The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-09-11
rETE CHAMPETRE AT BATH.

Costly situated among the naples and ailantus
trees that the bluff skrting the seashore be-
tween Bath and Fort Hamilton is Kathleen Villa the
elegant summer residence of Mr. Barney Williams.
Last night its hospitable walls sheltered large
and dstingue company, on the occasion of a
rete chanlpetre given by Mr.. and Mrs. Williams in
honor of their warm personal friends, Mr.. and Mrs.
W. J. Florence, who have recently returned from
Europe. Mr.. Florence had gone abroad to seek the
recuperaton Of his health, and his mission was no
fruitless one, II his hearty appearance and his
earnest participation In the festivities last night are
any indication. The occasion was happy one in
every respect. The rain which visited the city spared
the neighborhoOd OF Bath, SO that Kathleen Villa
devoid of any moisture that which the generous
most costly shape. The Jete chanapetre was a de-
cided success IN every way. The illuminator's art
had been skilfully employed. Chinese lanterns
trees that surround the villa with crove-like
density and hung in a ceiling Of beautiful
up to aud around the mansion. A calcium cast an
avenue of sparkling light through the trees and lit
up the white sides Of the house, PLAYING upon the
rich toilets OF the fair guests who occasionally came
forth upon the piazzas to rest from the dance or
chat with their cavaliers Within the house rare
BAR the stage the army, the navy and the walks Of
ordinary life were all duly represented. II was q
brilliant company where with repartee and inteli-
gence were abundant.
There were over q hundred persons present, all OF
whom were evidently delighted with the nights en-
terainment. 1t was distinguished and elegantly
dressed yet socable gathering that promenaded and
danced last evening In the richly furnished parOrs
Of Kathleen Villa. The preparations which the host
had made for the reception of his friends were OF the
most thorough nature. Music was furnished by two
bands-that for dancing by Dodworth's, and that in
the Intervals between dancing by the garrison band
from Fort Hamilton. Rare flowers decorated the
rooms and lavish supper at midnight agreeably in
terspersed the entertainments Of the evening"
Madame Murio Cell sang LA Scena," from "Massa-
niello;' Mr.. Withers, Jr., performed series of
solo selections on the violin. Mr.. stanaeld sang
himself volunteered one OF his favorites. Among
the gentlemen present were Postmaster General
Randall, Mr.. william Il. Robinson, of Bath; Judge
John II. Brady and James T. Brady, ex-Mayor God
frey Guntber; Judge Troy, of Brooklyn; ex-Sherln
McNamce, OF Kings county; General Vogdes, COM
mandant OF Fort HamiitOn; General Day, United
States Army; Captain Tully and Lieutenant Drscoll,
OF the First United states artilery Past Mldshipmen
Jasper and Kelly, United States Navy; W. o. Langley,
OF Bay Ridge; J. f. DAILY, T.. simmons, OF New York
1t may be readily fanced that the uniforms of the
army and navy the full dress OF the civilians the ee
giant toilets OF the ladies, the rich and warm up.
holstery Of the apartments, the brilliant lights and
the ceaseess strains OF music, combined to make the
occasion one OF unmitgated pleasure.
The hostess. Mrs. Williams presided over the cere
monies with grace Genial and aiYable, she re-
ceved her guests with a smile and welcome that
made them at once delighted and happy. She did
green velvet, with very fashionable tram, trimmed
with black lace and ornamented with O single. but
costly coral brooch. Mrs. Judge Troy was dressed
in lavender satin. Mrs. VIM. +. Robinson wore q
blue MORE antique, with point lace scarf and dia-
monds. Mrs. McNamee wore white silk with point lace
fiounces and diamonds. Mrs. Florence was dressed
In white and blue tulle, with gauze overdress en-,
painter. hair tastefully arranged. Miss NJ. MacFar-
land was tastefully dressed in blue and white
tulle. She admired for her graceful
dancing. Miss Annie Brown was elegantly
dressed in rose colored silk, hair powdered
white tulle with blue silk Overdress Miss Wedges
was charmingly attired In green and white tulle.
Mrs. W. A. Moore wore lilac satin, trimmed with
lace, with natural flowers in the hair and diamond
ornaments
There were many other rich toilets, but those
given will afford idea OF the gathering. or the
large company none were more pleased than the
special guests OF the evening, Mr. and Mrs. Florence
ut the token Of esteem which their host and hostess
furnished In the Jete chdmpetre.