The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-05-02

n oughly fulfilled az those that
~ were made of matrimonial
engagements to I've announced.
No, a day has passed OF late that some
interesting piece of news of this de-
scrip,ion has not been made public.
while there has not been overwhelm-
ing surprise in many instances, in
every instance heartiest congratula-
tons have been in order.
The engagements announced are,
almost without exception, to he fol-
lowed by weddings in the near future
again the fulfilling of social proph-
eey. Long delays in fact. are need
less because the prospective brides
and brdegrooms are. generally speak
ing. so we'll provided with this worlds
goods that they do not have to wait
for an increase of income. In some
Instances there are independent
means to he thankful for. in others
there are parents with generous turn
OF mind so that the young couples
about to enter on the sea Of matri-
mony may set sail. "a la Lusitania.'
The recent weddings have been well
attended and were very gay entertain
nents. this without any exception.
Some have been larger affairs than
others. but all have partaken of the
nature Of social functions. and, be 1t
understood social function is some-
thine Of real importance. not just
mere wedding. Ingenuity and taste,
both good and bad. were exercised TO
the limit in providing original cos
4 Is.ss
ceived with most favorable comment
because for some unknown reason the
wedding breakfast of late years has
been fearful thing with viands Of
strange. mysterious composition.
As distinct departure from this
state If affairs the originality of sew
era recent wedding breakfasts has
won such unstinted approval that 1t
Is TO he hoped the good work will con-
tinue.
The brides have been IA remarkably
handsome lot of girls. and bridesmaids.
ushers and, incidentally, bridegrooms
have all been much admired by their
respective families and friends.
The epidemic of matrimonial en-
ragements is said To be spreading and
while. as has been said. some OF the
most important have been announced,
birds Of the air are flying about, the
little birds that are always flying with.
rumors Of many surprises for society
before the summer season fairly sets
IN.
In the meantime the summer sea-
son, in one sense OF the word. has
nd he
was remarkably well attended This
Always Is an occasion when society
turns out in great numbers. II is
one n the spring events and means
no end ~ a good time for those who
love days excursion under the aus
plces Of social life and the approval
OF the best people. All ages can
enjoy this form of entertainment. and
that they do enjoy it to the fullest
extent was demonstrated yesterday
From now on, everything thai has
10 do with out of door life will de-
mand soc.ety's attention and many
things are scheduled that should make
lie most enjoyable for those who in
tend TO stay in or near New York.
Midsummer tropical heat gave a
ioretaste last week of the weather
mat is to be expected before many
weeks are over. The cold wave fol-
lowed so quickly, however, that the
not spell did not work any serious
Marin and did not, as was feared.
hasten the closing of city houses to
to any great extent.
II is a rlie observation that New
iofN was never SO gay nor SO full
y! wei known persons as il Is at
me present moment, but the first
oi May has not, for many years. seen
anything ike the number who are
thoroughly enjoying being in their
own homes and finding no end of
amusement with their friends in the
came city that heretofore has been
considered an impossible place OF resi-
u'h'e' IRON fashionable point of
view at this season.
IL is Interesting to hear old New
iofkers talk about the possibilities
having real spring season next
year After all, except for occasional
Wrr!d days, New York compares well
win London and Paris, and why not
o. N Tor gay social season after
caster what changes the future
Will brinr r.r,oi,
Certainly ,bana ''o W w S'eh' pu'
Ieye si,cb a Iv"H"" l" NE
succe.sfurr,. o,nt 10 ''S"', 'ou,u ne
An ~ NC" io' M
,vn, ~, "'''"y country clubs and
even the nearby tea houses are en-.
''E'hE a record aSon. Motoring in
we afternoon with stop for tea has
,rd,,a 'P'sd d" a correct way Of
=, '"' nay An unusual number