New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-07
THE WEEK IN SOCIETY.
GAYETIEs OF THE NEW YEAR.


The ladies and gentlemen who went out OF
town for New Years returned the fresher and better
for their trips. The party entertained by Mr. Trayers
was especially CAV and Mrs Elliot G. Cowdin's Mount
Kisco entertainment-wth Miss Lawson, Miss Richard
son. Miss Cowdln Miss Leavitt Mr. Marion Story. MI
John COwdin and Mr. Laler. has the reputation OF nav
been singularly successful. Mrs Hamilton Fish, u
matronzed bright company at Garrsons, while at the
Kennels o hunting party under the severe and vener-
able chapcronage OF Mrs Frank White had riding, driv
ing and dining enough last for several days Foru
nately the day superb, and repaid these country
lOvers Mira John Kean went down to her old HISTORICAL
house at Elizabeth with large family party ns - her
custom at Christmas and New Year, and sounds OF rev.
cry rolled about top of Orange Mountain
We heard OF only accident to these numerous
pleasure seekers q sledging party into passing
vehicle and its members frightened and bruised
One country house took fire from defective hue but
slight scare was the only result 1t might however,
easily have been tragedy but for the presence OF mind
OF one gentleman who prefers not 30 be heraded as
hero. but who deserves to be.
On Tuesday evening occurred the last +. O. D. C. Ball.
the german being led by Lady Vaudeville and Mr. Lis
penard Stewart As large number OF people had gone
TO the Assembly mt Philadelphia the crowd was not
great at Delmonlcos. and without doubt II was one
of the enjoyable balls of the winter Among the
young married bellies, Mrs. Schleslnger was conspcu
GUS, and Mrs. George Bend was beautifully
dressed. As for the rosebuds they always FRESH
and many Of them adopted tule with dewdrops ns an
appropriate dress. One dress OF pale pink and deep
green velvet ito simulate a mossrose) much ad-
mired Anumber OF Boston people were present
Mrs. John N. A. Griswod gave large family party
TO the Emmett connection. which bright, gay, and
crowded with children and cousins on Tuesday evening
On Tuesday afternoon Mrs Glraud Foster gave re-
ceptlon.
On Wednesday Mrs. Golden Murray. Mrs. stanton and
Mrs. Hunt had teas. Mrs Dexter A. Hawkins intro
duced her daughter at large reception, which VIII
be followed by days in February. Mrs. Henry Hayward
gave dinner OF eighteen at her residence, No IL West
Twenty.1rstst, In honor Of her daughter Mrs Albert
Gallatln. Aftervard q surprise party ded by Mira.
Brockhost Cutting, to the Of 200, added brill
fancy to the evening. Mira John b. Thompson OF No
East Thrty-eighh-st gave evening reception. The
wedding at No 7s Park-ave OF Miss Edith Peck to Mr..
Harsen Hastead also occurred Many theatre parties
organizedtO the temperance in ours Of Mr.
Lester Nallaek and full, fashionable house was the
result A double wedding took place at the house of
Mr. Travis, No l20 West Forty second-st, where Miss
Sarah Travis was married 70 Mr. H. A. Dewey, aud Miss
Emma Travis To Mr.. James Harden Mrs. stuyvesant
Fish and Mrs Ludlow gave ladies' lunches, did Miss
RhnelandcT OF No IL Washing square
On Thursday a numerous company accepted Mrs. Van
santyOords invitation TO her first reception which
young daughter introduced. the
crowded with carriages driving from Mrs. Edwin ID.
Morgan, Jr's Mrs J. III. sebbnss at the corner Of
Thirtyseventhst, where perpetual stream OF ladies
tasted her Russian tea and examined
the masterpieces OF art on tho walls. Many
visitors went up Mrs James Mcyicker's, while
sought Mrs Demonte's I'm Thirtyseyenthst. Mrs
Higgins ami Mrs Hobson also gave teas. Mrs Morris
X Jesup had been obliged to recall her Thursday cards
on OF the death OF avOrite nephew, Theodore
Cuyler OF Philadelphia. This young nan, full OF promise
died at twenty as did his uncie young Theodore De
w.t. many years ago.
Ertda about ha ffnuo ant NJ
Mrs. Chaupoey NJ Depew and Mrs. Governor Hoffman,
aud both were crowded Mrs. Hoffman received in the
handsome parors OF the Clarendon, assisted by her
daughter, Mrs. Edward sandord, who IL living at
Yonkers. or Official and judicial celebrities and
much OF the fashion went through the most
storm OF the winter attend this reception. At Mis-.
Chauncey NJ Depew's "a distinguished company assem-
bled many stopping their way pay their respects
to Mrs Dorshemer, at No. l0l Parkaye. The first o.
Mrs Rooseyelt's Fridays I'm January drew large COM
pany TO No. West Fiftysevonth-st
on Thursday evening MrsAbram Hewitt entertained
tho Dancing Class This OF the protest, II
was one the agreeable OF the many dances OF the
winter. On Friday evening the Amateur Dramatic
Club gave two comedies at the Turf Club Theatre.
which were admirably played, The Little Sentinel"
bringing out an extremely clever young
teur oomedienne, Miss Kate Shipper 1t Is
O matter DO regretted that her
marriage to MIR. Hborne Roosevelt this gifted girl
should declare her intention OF retiring from the
stage. She possesses naturalncss an unaffected
simplicity. and general talent for acting which
almost unique among amateurs. Her sister, Miss Amy
Shippen also acted very pretuy, the scenery adj
mirabe and the dresses the last oucrop OF anna
teur freshI The second piece Lucky Hit was
only saved from failure by the wonderful memory.
apiomo. good acting of Miss Justine Ingecson who
played the part OF The MarQse EsPdiler Que Of aer
company had dropped out and the pieces lmped but 1t
was ON the whole = very enjoyable evening
Mrs. DemOute, Of Forty -seventh-st, gave the rcrV
young people a dance Thursday evening. The ger
led by MrDelmonto IT,, and Miss Fnnt. II was
Miss schieiins dancing class. Miss Edith Draper. the
Misses Tiffany Mis-, May Brady. Miss Post Mas Del
Calvo, Mr. Cooke, Mr. Tabor. Nr. Van Rensselaer, and
Mr.. Charles Kirkland among the guests.
Mrs. Frederic Happen and her daughters also had
german Friday. aud Mrs. John Taylor Johnston
tertained Mrs Posts daucng class. Mrs. DE Ruytor
gave dinner 20 Mrs. Samuel Colgate. Nine. Modeska
gave farewell reception her at the Clarendon.
where many members OF the Glider and Kay families
who have been especially kind to her. gathered. Mrs.
John Hoey, Mrs. John Bgeow, Mr.. Cyrus W. Field. Mr.
and Mrs Edward Bel, the Marquise de LAMA and
others present do honor to one Of the noblest
artists OF this generation.
On Friday the ladies' Of the Cotillion Dolmon.
icos for afternoon Much gratitude expressed by
this orqenzaton TO ss Sarah Lazarus care OF
the cards invitations aud business OF this important
gaDizatiOn
Saturday, though winds were cold aud ways were foul,
saw IA large crowd at the house OF Mrs. Dix. la the
evening, it being Twelfth Night, there were many
informal dinners and much searching for the historic
bean In the notable dinner at the house OF
MrsW d. sloane, gwen 20 Miss Townsend, to announce
her engagement to Mr.. Moutark.
Many will be Interested to hear that Miss Pussie
Breeze admired u beauty aud agreeable woman, 10
10 marry Willie Potter, time the Government
architect atl Washington. Both have hosts Of friends
aud everybodys cordial good wishes.
For the future SOC end TO the teas. receptions
and balls. An important event will occur the evening
oil Friday January TO- when Mrs Marshall o. Roberts
will omen her beautiful house Fifth-aye tue nrst
time since the death Of Mr. Roberts for dancing party
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