New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-04
THE WEEK IN SOCIETY.
FINAL GAYETIEs BEFORE THE LENTEN
ECLIPSE.

DINNERS, RECEPTIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS
MILD DIVERSIONS OF LENT.
SO many faded young ladies complain of the
lack OF any very exciting events IN the last week OF
carnival that must cOncede that the week ending
January 90 was the eliminating point OF g'yety and
that the last days have been tame In comparison
And yet young lady fr IN the country would not have
found any day evening dull. The week opened de-
ghtfully with party at the house Of Mrs Samuel Gray
Ward whose talent hostess has been recognized In
Boston, aud Rome, and whose elegant parlors
filed with the bes people. II was dis ppointment
to ud hat Mrs Ward was III to down stair, but
her place gracefully filed by her lovely daughter-
law. Mrs Thomas W. Ward, who received the guests
The party was crowded until late In the evening,
when large number Of guests depar ed for
Mrs. Griswold Gray's, No. Washington
Square, where was given german, led by
thst we'll known veteran George Bend whose
early "leadng" qualities were 40 highly appreciated
bv the New dancing public and who Ia still tho bes
dancer in society Mr.. Grays favors were especially
tasteful, new and original, and the company incnded
all the pretty married bellies well as the rosebuds,
who are, 1t must be confessed looking little faded
Dinners we're also given by Mrs. K. r. Colgate, Mrs
Franklin Delano, Mr and Mrs. william Bliss aud Miss
Schuyler The minuet practl sed at Mrs Clarence
Peps. Mrs william AmOry gave breakfast 10 MISS
Garoner OF Boston. Mrs " de Forest received AFTER
noon and evening. Mrs Higgins held an immense re-
cepton, and Mrs Parsons gave dancing pary 20 that
Monday hardly dies non,
Tuesday followed with the exciting event OF the Mar
qus OF Lornes visit. although no wasted his sweetness
Mr.. Jay, General Grant, the Metropolitan Museum or
Art and other mpersOna attractions, instead OF going
to dinners and balls should have done In the AZ
ternoon Mrs General Grant received, and most enjoy
abs tea II was all the world fastening to do honor to
the distinguished family which now has two charming
daughtersn-law to assist In It's social duties In the
Rus Day n las of a
Tuesday evenings, which recall tue old days
4 simple but elegant hospitality, when good
company gathered. with necessity for entertainment
OF dancing or music. simply for the pleasure OF each
others society Mrs. Aston, Mrs. Belmont Mrs Evarts,
Mrs Cionte MIRA Colt Mrs J. ID. Jones. Mrs. Roosevelt
Mrs Alfred Roosevelt, Mrs Pierre Kane Mr. Frederic
Stevens, Mr. Jesup Mr.. Charles roLg and Mrs. Wei
man among the many guests. IL ia pity that
society cannot offer such entertainments this
AT Ii O'Clock Of the younger dancing set h0sted
off to NJ t. Pierre Lorliards "smsll snd Early"
The wedding OF Miss Woodward to Mr. Amory Hodges,
Of Boston, occurred Tuesday, drawing together
large company, including many Boston people
reading IN NewYork. The floral decorations
elaborate at tue church, and four lttle ohd-brides
maids, IN Kate Greenaway dresses, made the scene
charming. handsome rece ten followed OF No. g
Gramercy Park ia the evening bngnt oomedietts
from prolific pen II Mrs Burton n Harrison called
" -Four O'Clock Tea" acted At the house Of Mr
W
Gregory, Mrs. Frank White, Miss Knceland Mr.. Weeks
Mr.. Miller. Mr.. Mason Mr. Andrews and others. 1t
well done, and It Is enjoyable pnror comedy. There
was dancing after the play Mrs. James NJ. Waterbury
also gave a small dancing party.
Wednesday, although stormy, the most heavily
freIgnted with t,a., Dinners and weddings. Seven
teen fashionable called for the most energetic
tion, and the wedding Of Miss wig IAN to Mr. Herman
CLARKE drew immense crowd Ia Calvary Church.
Noung preter since the wedding VI the older sister has
been seen IN that somewhat dark and gloomy church.
The youl bride SEEMED almost young 20 take those
tremendous she looked Ike child. yet with all Of
awomans grace rgo reception followed at the house
OF her parents In F.fln-aye
Wednesday eve ling the importantest Of all II we
may Of ThlckeiGys COINED work. for then came
the mluuet rcdoleut OF Of Versailles, recalling
the memory all the vellknown pictures Of Dubarry,
Pompadour. and Marie Antonefte, as the pretty women
IN powder and pa,ohes. and the safely young men in
-brceches velvet coats. aud lace with powdered
wigs and ohApeanXbras. gave tho hlo old dance Of
queens and oourers II IA astonishing that en-, when
they see Low well they look IN velvet and lace,
should ever 60 back broa ooth The best dancer
Miss -chiencln who ha really an old-time grace. Miss
May Biri WAS especially lovely. Miss Turnurc
stately and elegant ana Miss Eta strong attractive,
picturesque and graceful In BE- great grandmother, bro
cads Boh SETS the led b. Mlss florence Clarke.
the other 10y Miss schefcln, appeared admirably II Is
desirabe innovation on the monotony OF dancing
ace Il every nght Of oar lives. The afternoon OF
Wednesday al.o saw crowded reception at
the house - Mrs.. Charles Lamson, 40 long closed
BY mourning wnen the Misses Lanson, assisted By Mr.
Robert Cornell, Mrs MURRAY Brown. Mrs Richard Hof-
man and Mrs. GAspir Griswod. received a largo and
shionuble company. Mrs. Day aud Mrs. EYarts also
had frlcnds laughed at the Weather A beautiful
dinner was given Wednesday b. Mrs. Edwin A. ste
vens at Castle Point, Hobiken 70 Mr. aud Mrs. Ducr,
Mis- Duer, Mr. and Mrs I.elin, Mr. and Mrs Rudolph
Mr. Colt Of I'm nd of
ON "Wednesday evening occurred play % the Cape
Mail" by Clement scott at ChcEerng Hall. for the ben
r1t OF 81 AIMS Protestant Episcopal Church. The large
hall crowded tickets sold and criticism
was invited. must be allowed say the per.
Torrance was not good II should have been The
ciia by Mas Stcbblns OF l. Enrcsol" was disared
by bad taste aud copy OF the most vicious style Of
modern French acting. Indeed a severe word
might be added II she the training OF these
eur actresses there IA an explanation Of tho bad style
which has created much just and deserved criticism.
The auerpiecs, On Staircase" was almost too ught
TO bear eeusure. and not good enough for that ad
tnirabe actress. Mrs Walter Andrews, who has the
oui. Elegance and the ease OF OF the art
all. Is there not however other way OF charming
money out reluctant pOokois than these dreary
entertainments for the pleasure OF the few and the dis
comhture Of the many
Thursday dawned clear ana bright FOR the seaside wed
ding at seabright. and was the sea brighter
Crowds Of society people met al the special train and
proceeded gay zoenr where they found already
largo wedding parry. cottage nad been taken for tho
ten ushers ard the bridesmaids accommodated In
tho house The country house OF Mr. shppon had bern
built ia with covers over the pazhaS and al every corner
al immense stove, that with eight hundred guests be-
sdes TO dinuse oAlorc the villa almost too
Tho ceremony "a beautiful Tho bride, well
known her talents ana acComp lishments and the
groom also favore IN society, the recipients OF
much earnest cOugrAtnlation The hungry gues- their
appettes sarpened by the Journey aud the air.
well fed and altogether the somewhat doubtful expert
ment OF weddin down at 5eabrght in mid winter
great success.
The third meeting OF the " Matrarchs occurred on