New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-09
Representative Americans at the
HotelS-Men III Dressed
Owing to Strike.
LOUNGE SUITS ARE POPULAR
Lapses from Sumptuary Ell
quette Remarked at Kings
Levee-Notable Home.
corners on Lusitania.
by Cable 70 The Tribune.

strike VIII keep many visitors away from
London. Many Americans are remaining
on the Continent who arc usually here
at this time Of the wear they say. and
American ships are not bringing the
crowds expected for a season that is I'M
doubtedly unusually brilliant. y rcprc-
sentative number cf American society
people are here. however. including
George Jay Gould, with Mrs. Gould and
their two daughters; Mr.. and Mrs. An
thory prcXel, ir., Mr.. ana MIS-. Oliver
Iselin, Mrs. Robert Sands. Miss katherine
Sands Mr.. and Mrs Frederick ". Van
Gerbilt and Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Payne
Whitney.
disappointment has been expressed
that Mrs Maokay is not % open her
house on Carlton House Terrace this
season owing 10 her illness in Paris
On the Lustana,
William II. Croker. the California
banker. who sailed for New York to-day
on the Lusitauia. spent a month on the
Continent playing golf good deal
When told that Colonel Roosevelt would
probably bolt If not nominated. ne said
he WIS not surprised. adding that #
would bc good thing for the Repuh-
licar party t. he rid Of him once and
fo~ all.
Mrs. J. !. Emery also sailed on the
Iusi,snla after spending A week in
Paris.
The Wedding rll take place shortly of
the Hon Alfred Arson. brother Of the
Earl 81 Litchheld l. is understood that
he viii visit Now York late in July.
Henry W. savage Who Is also d pas
scnr"r on the Lusitaria, is returning
after six months tour around the
world. a large part Of that time having
been spent in the Far East. He is plan
ning to take = ~ Of friends, in
Guiding more than one musical composer
on cruise along the New England shore
IN his nincty-foot motor launch. lie will
return 10 London for the opening Of
"Everywoman" at the rrury Lane IN
September
Others on the Lustana are John
Wanamaker, Ogdcn Mills, General s. v
s. Muzzy and Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt
Countess Szechenyi was at Euston TO sec
her mother off.
Sir Edgar Speyer Is returning 70 Lon
don or Monday from Carlsbad, where
he has besn spending two weeks at the
Kew Imperial Hotel for treatment for
some trouble Of long standing following
an operation for appendicitis three years
ago. The treatment IS understood 10
have been fully successful. II IS believed
that he is returning in connection with
the underground electric railway sch.me.
IN which he IS one Of the chief factors.
A report is current that the Metropolitan
and other underground railway com
naries are 10 be included in compre-
hsnsive reorganiza tion Of IL: London
traction interests.
There is great relief along Piccadiily
st the end Of the tai,ors' strike. Men arc
wearing Old suits, though II Is the height
NJ The season. but hope soon 70 have new
clothes. The SHOPS are months behind,
bat hope b. working overtime 70 eaten
-p within about three weeks. Customers
backed rhe employers manfuly during
the struggle, NAM wealthy men ex-
rressing the opinion that the strike vas
UBIQUITOUS. and telling the employers 70
fn,-h the clothes when they could.
Silk Hats Fewer,
The noticesbl increase IN ths use Of
lounge suits is causing complaint, and
in many quarters the American INVASION
l. blamed and the prophecy 1ee!ingly
made that the silk hat and morning coat
win soon cease 70 be considered indis-
pensabe.
Al the last leyee held BY the King
there we're several lapses from sump-
tusrv etiquette. In some cases con
sternation was caused BY the wear
ing Of bows instead of buckles
or shoes, and some even wore
trousers instead o. knee breechcs. SCI.
eral were sent home 20 change. buy some
Of the more distinguished offenders :e-
sisted the orders and were kept severely
in the background. The Court Chamber
lain will probably issue an official no;c
Of the regulations d. 10 dress before the
next levee, which IS fixed for juno Is.
The CITY holds more tenaciously 10 the
silk hat and morning suit than the West
End. They are undoubtedly disappear
ing. however. in both places.
II has been found that armor must be
specially manufactured for the knights
tournament 10 he held al the Shake
,peare's England exhibition at Earl's
Court on July II. The English OF the
present day have outgrown their an
cestors and all existing armor Is too
small 20 use. The legs are bigger than
the sizes recorded in the 1899 Eglintcn
tournament. and the shoulders are ma d.
broader.
Enolish Physique improving.
The growth of outdoor sports is offered
as an explanation. Football, cricket,
cycling and golf have made the modern
Englishman OF stouter build than his
horse riding ancestor. Cycling in par
ticular IS still largely followed here.
The increased tendency Of families TO
move 10 the suburbs is causing much
anxiety in local councils. The subject
has been approached scientifically. and
many are seeking remedies. The con-
Stantly lettering Of travelling facilities
and the building OF attractive home sub
Lr,s at cheaper rents are among the
chief causes Of the exodus. Local couu-
ellis DESTROYS Of keeping their population
arc recommending improved street light