New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-05

AN INTERESTING WAR STORY TOLD BY ONE OF
THE GUESTS WHO WAS IN SEW YORK WHEN
RICHMOND WAS TAKEN
A woman NAV join the Red Cross. may devote
her snare time to learning the first aids 70 the IN
1ured and may study in the secluson of her apart
ment the becomingness OF the required dress OF a
nurse but 1t is only when she takes cause into
her social functions that 1t can really he said to
have a hold on her heart we'll as her interest.
This truth was emphasized lately. when Cuban
luncheon was given by n certain well-known social
celebrity "A Cuban luncheon" 1t was alive with
suggestions.
What was expected Of the invites? Were they
to be reconcentrados for a time imprisoned In a
hastily erected barricade and fed on bfead anu
water? No sent regrets.
twas a studio luncheon. and for a time Japanese
and Far Eastern decorations were cast INTO the
background. ecl:psed by dazzling radiance OF
Cuban and American flags crossed ana h'eTlaceu'
in neghbory proximity. wherever a space oHered
an excuse for their newly avowed partnership. A
riot OF color in tulips held ones attention IN the
studio and later IN the dining room. where red and
white blooms held up their heads perkily In tho
centre the yellow conspcuousy absent "h'ie
above twined about the chandelier. then fal!hg IN
twisted garlands 20 the centre of the table ana
thence TO the ends t,e tricolor OF red. white
and blue ribbons extended. In the corners, over
the mantelpiece, banners. pennants and flags or
Cuban and American colors Haunted their POSSIBLE
lies before our imaginations. somehow, IN 'hal
gayly decorated room. war did not seem so horrible
Although the decorations distinctly tropical
the luncheon was American AT every plate was "A
tiny bow Of the tricoor and couple of silk hags
During the intervals of the courses a darK-eycu.
dark skinned musician played on a guitar tunes
that the hostess claimed were Cuban music Inc
conversation was distinctly warlike one anecdote
remains in the memory. related by charming Ola
lady who was the life OF the party.
her "reminiscences 81 had come New-York to do
some Easter shopping. When ! left the hotel ]
noticed that there was q great excitement in the
streets but was from the country ana could not
distinguish the everyday note from the cXcep-
tional | went into Stewards old store, and there
too. everything was IN confusion 80 80 :,
unmovcd Finally, one ol the cierhs' a. ne - "a,
rolled a bundle Of silk for nc said II Erca,
news, we've Ggt this Inornng VIVA nat o IL
why, ma afn. iichllOnd's taken . ,..
That night attended Laura keenes oId NEAR near
10 hear Mrs John Wood. She was popular 9ctress
at that time. There were two plays, "a serious
Family and Toodlcs. Between the acts Mr..
Wood, SURROUNDED by the whole cSmpa1 ,Se C cda
doss Of Liberty and held the American nag t,a AZ
sang all the patriotic airs,John BToWn ; h :2y
Tenting Tonight Tramp. Tramp. TRAMP, Ian
kee Doodle In the Prison Cell ana 'Ine star
Spanged Banner ,,,,
Such scene OF enthusiasm cannot he GescfineG I
or forgotten. Men stood on the seats waving tSii
hats and handkerchefs. cheering ana yeIiins nh'
mad. women were IN Mysteries or yelhng IKE tIe
men people who had never met before were en-
bracInc and all over the house Tei;ned that abso-
u;o oblivion OF self which is rarely seen IL was
the granGest demonstration Of human emotion
Who knows when and how the country shall re-
joce over the termination OF this war. ana Whethe'
or not real Cuban luncheon, eaten uhaer pea
cans?