New Year in New York City Society and War Talk
A column blends holiday social notes with cultural life and military concerns. It surveys New Year events, fashion dinners, and charitable gatherings while noting university and cultural references, graves visits near Trinity Church, and reflections on politics, poetry, and national news. Notable figures and institutions such as Columbia University, Barnard, and The New York newspaper world appear amid fashion, books, and public discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eathor
Henry Leven Washburn
Phade
Monroe
Hopeo
Cleveland
Senator Loden
National
Washburn
Maine
Thie
Svan
Extineaiden
Bik College
Ramara
New York
Columbia
Tia Univer
Ity
Free Public College
Sam Tison
Mevopols Harnsat
New Haven
Williamstown
Prine
Labould
Oatingn
Cele
Mies Farel K. Beises
Winn Wien
A. Warry Hall
Paris Wrap Fashion by Countess Castellane’s Model
Paris December 7 1886 An American observer notes wrap trends along Rue de la Paix with oper a jackets and military inspired gowns. Countess Castellane’s robes inspire shifts toward chic wraps, while Parisian and American women employ professional models to shop and fit gowns in the bustle of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congright
Ryman
Paris
Enera
Maeme
Countess de Castellane
Lndies
Countess Gastellane
Opera Clonhom
Pius
Charing Lamb
Calli
Bernie
Miller's
Ula
Mary and City Hoare
Menedtin
Taxwal
Aden
Opera Cloaks and Velvet Finery At Paris Event
A coverage notes extravagant opera fashion seen in Paris on Sunday. Duchess of Portland wore a blue velvet opera cloak with fox fur collar while Mrs. Morris appeared in a belted, jet‑accented wrap. Observers praised the bold colors and jeweled embroidery, though overall trend remains debated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duchess of Portland
Mrs. Morris
Champs Elysees
Fragmented Note About a Payment Request
A garbled message discusses a payment owed and memory gaps about a prior agreement. It mentions a person or entity and a request related to money, with unclear names and dates, reflecting a muddled communication.
Minerva and Solomon Featured at Metropolitan Museum
An odd display at the Metropolitan Museum presents Minerva the Goddess of Wisdom who never married and Solomon described as a whet man who never lived though he supposedly married a thousand. The scene blends artful widow quips with mythic mischief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan Museum
Minerva
King Solomon
Babonangs and Nds Prominent Women Ring Fashion
New York January 2 a vivid social sketch on jewelry and hands. It details rings sapphires emeralds and turquoises worn by prominent women and men. It cites Mrs Langtry Olea Nethersole and Panny Davenport and discusses marriage rings and money matters. The piece contrasts American flirtations with English and French customs. It touches on blondes versus brunettes in matrimony and ends with reflections on social conduct and beauty standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bab
Grandmamma
New York
Vamonds
Aqua Marine
Prince of Wales
India
Sip Tsang Newton
England
Meniy “Mademoiselle
Manhattan
Mic Hiteband
Len
Robert
Ameri
America
Nature King
Goeiletin
Dionies
Porsche
Fale
Tran
Leksi
Chuck Bale
Ping
Creinnd
Mr. Sis
Honorea
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Europe
Iwoney Yuar
Siarra
Azander
Hanemara
Wining Mahoney
Nestie
Cénson
Cosmopolitan
New
Joe
Pam Bopeer
Nile
Literati
Lekota
Countess Castelline
Vanderbilt Durkess
Firs
Es Brone&t
China
St Petersburg
Ceylon
Tadintra
Cinsaes
Expose O Milirary
Tsa
MbAllister
Fruutier
California
Trinity Church
Lord Stirling
Alexa Hhumittan
Tanarhiy
Chan Edge Livingnon
Totsy Folton
Prssenger Nzus
St Paul's Churchyard
General Monts
W Ork
Caziaux
Thoms Addis Emmet
Ieleh
Altring
Teather
Bes Bender Ney
Uok
Goodwin
Countess of Craven
Craven
H. McKay Twombly
Reston
Aed Wm
NAVER
Tayson
Dow
Miraeli
Gambets
Clevelas
Juilee
Cecarion
Sosa
James
Erie
THE
ACM
Washington
ST. Peterse
Laisker
Orin
Peizna
Teast
Amos
Pillsbury
Pitebury
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