Evening star., 1914-08-16

RESPECTS of social gayeties
in the near future around this
capital are almost as remote
as those in countries where
war is raging, but any nat
statements one way or the other are
utterly useless at this time. The inde-
scribable anxieties which the war has
brought to Americans abroad and at
home, and the suddenness with whicn
n all came about, may perhaps
be eoualed in the broadening OF any
raw of hope which the coming weeks
NAV offer toward the blessed days OF
peace again. Washington has long
since known that the social life here
is not entirely dependent on its official
contingent, though taking on most OF
its Importance through the participa-
tion of the latter and making the
winter season unlike any other In this
part of the world. and quite up to that
Of any other capital. not barring roy
alty's realms. The White House win
ter program may have marked cur
tailment owing to the deep personal
dent and his family. but that is also
a matter to be settled months hence
and not now.
The participation of the representa-
tives of European countries in social
affairs must likewise await develop
ments in their various countries. Those
of them who are at summer resorts
in this country have virtually retired
from the gayeties at which they are
always honored guests. At Newport
and at other summer cities of the
rich and influential. the. social pace
calmed down. at once and It's conttnu-
ance Is largely to keep: the ranks In
tact for the success of the many af-
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the relief funds for war victims. It
is noted. however. that the weddings
of the present summer have been
among the most notable OF the year.
alliances between families OF more than
ordinary distinction in their various
sections being especially numerous. Az
it should be, the arrangements for
these happy events have mot been
changed from the plans originally
made. and In consequences the most;
interesting side which social life has
taken lately has. been In evidence on
these occasions. = Engagement an
nouncements for large and small we'd
dings Of the early and late fall have
been very numerous in nearby cities
as well as at home. International
marriages will. however. by the OBJ
stacles which war brings about be few
and Tar between. in all probability. for
clouds roll aside Cupid and other con-
siderations will be as busy as ever in
linking the old world and the new
together again with wedding rings. >
There are mixed feelings as to wheth-
er the loss Of Paris fashions in the near
future win be altogether an irreparable
one II the French capital is primarily
to blame for the freaky creations of the,
past two years. 1t might be as well to
trust entirely to American ingenuity and
taste for a similar period There has
been an effort to bring the feminine
mind to studying the cost Of high living
lately and its continuance without the
constant temptation which novelties from
the other side offered must be in the
highest respect quite statutory training.
and most opportune. One heafa on all
sides a willingness to do without accus-
toned luxuries. or, better than that, to-
get longer life out Of those on hand.
Last winters frivolities in dress will be
considered quite good style by many
whose winter wardrobes have hitherto
regularly arrived in early December from
Paris-and they will be quite ASHAMED
to have 1t called virtue In consequence
Of its necessity. =, -