New-York tribune., 1907-05-12
PoouEarify Of fhe CgseeE-erad.
for the Success OF House ParyEhe FER
Of Tipping

From the corning of spring to the time Of
snow and winters first bleak days, when society
returns to its town house the engagement book
Of every popular Young man and woman viii be
fun of weekend dates. for the season when lie
may be lived out OF doors is being greatly
heightened by wealthy and fashionable families
and their houses among the hills tho
sea are made during their prolonged stay the
scene OF a continual round OF gayety, to any part
of which "a bid" is eagerly accepted
The invitation to a country house asks the
guest for definite time. from Friday until Mon
day for instance. and the bachelor of to-day can
easily spend Saturday away from the whirl OF
business especially if the whirl Of pleasure
promises 10 eclipse ii. The train is mentioned
by which he is expected and often hint viii
be given 10 the nature Of the chief pleasure
he is 10 look forward TO. that he will be pre-
pared with suitable raiment, for the Gladstone
or weekend kit with which he is wont to travel
will hold only limited amount. The hostess
usually be relied for necessary extra
wraps. RS the man Of the house. if he has caught
the motoring fever at all. will have passed
Through the stage Of buying every kind of coat
for every kind of weather, and will now be so
absolutely satisfied with one particular garment
that all others are left for the Of his guests
The guests met by traps motors, and
the express wagon that every well organized
country home has is at hand TO collect the lug
gage Il several guests arriving. If only
one or two persons by the same train,
their grips taken along in the conveyance
with them.
If the host is not on hand, being delayed until
a later train possibly. the hostess has a tray
sent TO each room with sandwiches or biscuits
end. for the men, one of those new and con-
venient little temperance decanters Of Whls-
key, while sherry or bouillon is provided for
the women. After partaking Of these refresh
snents the guests descend refreshed for the
inevitable afternoon tea. and after tea probably
there viii be short exploration of the grounds
for the house IL the visit is. first one). If the
days are the short, dull ones of autumn, bridge
will occupy the time before dinner, or, II the
trip has been long, a few moments OF rest viii
be suggested.
SELECTION OF GUESTS.
The success of the house party of course,
sepends as much upon the hostess knowing
sust which afhnities 10 invite it does upon
the entertainments she provides for their pleas
ore II her men and girl friends are thoroughly
congeniaI, then everything that happens VIII
se enjoyed even TO the most idiotic little jokes
and weather OF any kind will not affect the at
raosphere of good comradeshiP. But let one
discordant person enter such little parAulSe
and all will be changed. The hostess despite
her utmost exertions. will feel relieved When
the day OF departure comes. Asking one or TWO
of the young eIigib!es of the neighborhood and
evening and for Sunday luncheon is an addition
TO the io.s os the house party, for all copcerned
feel thar they must be fascinating as pos
sible and a suspicion of rivalry is the best tonic
for Tagging spirits the indifference when
occasionally overtaNes the jolliest gatherings
afta- -bt first excitement wears of
The country of course If the. weather is fine.
seems one vast playground, where on saturday
# is only right to tool coach, 10 golf. TO ride,
or to go on a motor trip of exploration. Al pres
ent coaching and motoring are closest to the
hearts of the Long Island set VINO are peht
,1pon going at every opportunity to the Belmont
Park races and for the entire time OF the rae
ing meet all roads will lead 10 the club or 10
the various country seats near by for luncheohs
and other entertainments of a culinary nature
The highways viii be gay with 1ouf-lh-nano
parties their from distant country
houses and dusty from the many passing aulo-
mobiles similarly laden.
The chances are that Oh the Saturday evening
of almost any weekend party there Will either
be dance at the house where the greatest
number Of guests staying, to which all the
neighbors and their guests are hidden or else
the nearest country club will he the scene of
some festivity TO which all adjourn after din
ner on Sunday the most decorous of the maid
ems go 10 church, but almost every one of
the well known estates where much entertain
tng is done has golf course. the other girls
nnd the gY.en wifi either occupy their time with
this game or else go over the stables. or for a
spin through the nearby lanes in motor. OFTEN
a whole days trip which excludes the pos
eibility of churchgoing is planned. and as likely
as not IL Will be to some club by the water
where a gwim may be taken by all who care
for it, There is usually in houses near sea or
Round q generous supply of bathing suits of
varied sizes for just such occasions. luncheon
follows at the clubhouse. unless 1t has been ar
ranged TO go TO some 1r1endS OF 10 some Id
vored nook for picnic.
Those who live by the water and have great
liking fer everything nautical viii keep their
quests on the water most of the time, only
deavortng, not always successfully to reach
home each day fn time for dinner.
The girl who accepts many Of these short
fnrstasions soon knows Just how many dresses
she must have with her and if she is thor
oughly up-to-date will be provided with
.f those very neat weekend trunks" which
will hold two evening gowns, an extra cloth
suit q hat, a silk frock blouses. the neces-
saTy lingerie and boots, and still look innocent
sn it's enamel leather covering. If than
one girl is fnvited. and some come without their
own maids, a maid of the household is detailed
10 assist every two guests laying out their
dresses on each occasion when a change is 10
be made, besides unpacking their trunks, re-
packing, brushing the clothes and performing
isundry little services as quickly and unot-