The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-08-28
TIE HOP AT RUTHERFORD.

Few occasions during the present very cav season
at the watering places have been 80 eminently plea
SAINT and successful as the hop last night at the
Rutherford Park Hotel. Rutherford as summer re-
sort sprang into existence only few months ago.
1t is situated in New Jersey, on the Passaic about
ten miles from the city, amid OF the prettest
scenery OF that picturesque river. The season has
been q very agreeable one, and the guests have
whied away the summer In the most enjoyable man.
ner. Something formal was thought necessary,
however to send the hotel upon its Journey and the
association owning 1t therefore rendered their guests
the hop last evening. 1t was in one view O house
warming and all present entered into and enjoyed
the pleasures of the night with unfegned and unre
strained delight. The building was appropriately
decorated to correspond with the festive scene that
transpired within its walls Red, white and blue
bunting was profusely employed In ornamenting the
passages and the ballroom-whlch, bv the way, was
the large dining room that had been ftly prepared
for dancing purposes. Wreaths OF evergreens at
intervals were harmonious contrast. The entrance
to the ballroom was curtained with the national
coors, like the entrance OF military marquee. The
grounds outside were o Jete chanpstre scene, with
the display OF colored lanterns hung from the trees
of the grove and suspended along the terrace over
the river. In addition to the guests the company
embraced VISITORS rom the city ana from Orange
and other towns near by.
A few minutes after nine O'Clock the fashionaby,
clcguutiy uTeSSeu proceeded from Lne par
lor to the music OF a march played by the band and
entered the ballroom, where they were soon alb
sorbed In the mysteries OF quadre, lancers, gaop
and redOwa. A brilliant scene 1t was, what with the
full dress Of the gentlemen, the rich and beautiful
toilets OF the ladies, the display Of jewels and the
draperies OF lace silk and satin. Laees OF point de
Bruxelles and valenciennes were profusely worn,
and one particularly rich. had been previously on
exhibition al the Paris Exposition. Diamonds and
rare stones were lavishy worn with the recherche
toilets of the evening.
Mrs. Moore, wife OF the Treasurer OF the Assocla.
nj vi tirn oil
trimmed with cherry coiored satin and point lace
earrings. Mrs. Stapclln OF Elmira, wore an ele.
giant corn colored satin dress trimmed with point
lace and with diamond cluster breastpin and ear
rings. MIS-. Torrey, or New York, was arrayed IN
lilac silk trimmed with point lace. Mrs. Parker Of
Rutherford, looked charming in simple white mus
I'm oyerdresa with pink spots Mrs. Robbins and
ored dresses trimmed with lace Mrs. BIZ, Of
New YORK, was nicely dressed In scarlet silk
trimmed with white. Mrs. Olcott Of New York,
trimmed. Mrs. Sprague, OF New York, also
magnlcently attrcd In pearl COOred MORE and
wore elegant diamonds. Miss Hobrook, OF New
York, was tastefuly dressed In white. Mrs. Hitch
COCK OF New York, looked beautiful In simple dress
OF inquired muslin, with hair dressed In LOUIS Qua
tore style; Mrs. Wing, IN green elk trimmed with
white, and Mrs. McNalr, In simple white mlsiin
Southern fashion, were much admired. The charm
ing Miss st -wart, daughter OF the Vice President
was becomnsly dressed In simple white. Miss Fat.
more, OF Brooklyn, was also much admired. Mrs.
Byrd and daughters, Mrs. Han and daughters, Mrs.
Joseph Torrey and Mrs. Bell were also among the
richly attired ladies OF the evening.
The affair was bouquet OF beauty and fashion,
The music was excellent, the gas did not go out the
committees did their duty and the company enjoyed
themselves thoroughly. Daylight has seldom dawned
upon a more delighted party than that which sepa
rated this morning at Rutherford Park, and al
thanking Captain Herbert for the skful manner in
nlon. AS the opening hop IL Is press,,e OF many
future happy gathering at Rutherford.