New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-15

tba kevnote Of orr lives Certainly the interests
of the world do not long remain In aoeyance oe-
spite our grief and mourning in Vanity Fair is so
mixed with sublunary considerations that some
times * appears heartless. although doubtless u
is iust as sincere in its way as the apparently
greater woe of more unworldly mortals. VINO are
also obliged give their attention TO the aHairs
of daily life. despite their trouble.
what we-cut. good-htting gown! excihimeo
the friend Of a young woman who had suddenly
been Obliged to assume mourning for her mother
in-law. How did you manage TO get anything so
good at such short notice?'
why" replied the other, slightly confuseo'
knew poor. dear mamma was i'll when was IN
Paris a couple Of months ago. and although tneh
We had no fear Of a fatal termination to her Ill
ness I thought how dreadful 1t would be IL her
death found me unprepared and had TO get
readymade gown. a thing have never worn IN
my life so l told my dressmaker just to put me IN
a mourning costume TO have ready in case OF
need.
II was so fond of my mother-in-iawr' she
continued putting a bit OF black-edged cambric
TO her eyes, land 1t is so consoling that 90 not
have 10 worry about clothes at such time
II shall never be happy again., sobbed young
widow as the sombre black garments OF bereave-
ment were brought to her for the hrst time by her
svupathetic maid. IF Nine D has made my
things on my old measure the waist Is at least
an inch too large. l know shall look dreadfuiiy
sauovy in black l wonder how soon | may put on
sheer white musin-that always gives such a re-
lief"
II have lust been to see Mary b" said one
society woman 10 another. speaking OF one OF their
friends who suddenly. in middle life, founo
herself beroaved Of her father and friend. she
is bearing up beautifully poor thing; the funerai
was the greatest consolation to her. Every prom
inent person IN society was there, she to1 me
"6b s hT~ could see through chink in the shut
ter quite well and she watched the carriages drive
up nq as cdn mf make 6SI her less miserable
at such time II would be such an evidence OF
II is not for doubt the sincerity or
ers IKE these we are al sbrink from is the
consolation Of another; and. after all, what d
mercy that we are forget a4 IN 70 the affairs Of
daily life our own mortality
II a man or woman has once effected an entree
into society 1t is not difficult to keep a roofing
within exclusive circles. 1t really makes no an
ference Of one is millionaire whether ne Is
rich or poor. long as he Is agreeable uresse'
well and seems up TO date Circumstances 90 ho'
signify for paltry means or claims to eooo descent
are not even considered. In fact the man WHO
has two or three thousand year is really better
off than he who has twice or three times that
amount because nothing is required Of him; he
receives the freedom OF the city OF Vanity FAR az
It were and may accept hospitality without Delfs
EXPECTED 10 make any return. or course "a man
must have enough money 10 De Heihpei vi oi'o y,
more good clubs and woman must dress wen
and be able 20 make her visits and get about In the
evening; but beyond that society does not care,
always provided that these privileged members OF
their circle contribute to the general entertainment
and render themselves agreeable. .
One of the most popular American women IN
London who through her attractive personality
has effected an entree into the smartest set. lives
H. lodgings frankly confesses her poverty. ana
often takes "'bus" TO an entertainment In
yariably go0d-natured, always ready TO MI place
or chaperon a party. she is invited constantly to
the most amusing functions and house parties and.
as she says herself, is better Oft than If she had
reennria bio competence. But then, she is In So
cety-that makes all the difference. To an as
pirant such privileges are impossible