New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-05-27
THE WEEK IN SOCIETY.
SPRING PLEASURES INDOORS AND OUT.

ISG-coACHEs on ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND
JUNE WEDDINGS.
Gayety took a fresh start last week as the
candle burns brightest just before 1t goes out manu-
some party at the house of the Misses Furnss on Mon
day evening was IA well attended and az gayy dresseu
as II the season hal Just begun Itwas given for r anu
Mrs Robin OF Paris, and entirely musical Inc
singing of Mr. Robin. the playing OF Mrs. waiter An
drews the daet between Mt Oudin and his hancee, MISS
Mccullough the clear soprano OF Mrs. Belts ana the
fine baritone OF Mr. Won Eltz were all highly com
mended Among the guests were Mrs Julian JameS'
Mr.. and Mrs. Judge DAILY. Mr. aud Mira Rowland baron
and Baroness schonberg. Mr.. and Mrs SHERWOOD
Mr. and Mrs Lvernore Miss Roosevelt. Mr. and Mrs LIP
pincott Of Philadelphia. Mr. Monroe Butler tombstone
and Mr.. Russell. The music had the unusual accom-
paniment OF splendid thunder storm, which rolled over
the city such TO drown the voices Oh
the actors at many theatres aud the rain poured
30 prousely that Fifth-ave was canal at II o'clock
On Tuesday evening Mrs. Judge Peabody gave hand
some party to future siserinlaw Miss Mary King
daughter Of Mr. John A. King, OF jamaica L. l. Inc
expectant groom is General Schuyler Hamilton who 10
his old name and lineage adds the prestige OF personal
bravery and devotion TO his countrys service He the
father Of the young Assembly, Robert Ray Hamilton.
Miss King Is a great granddaughter OF Rufus King ana
O noble Mrs Peabody's party brought together
the Rhinelanders Hamtons, Kings, Van Renssesers'
Morrses and schuyers Not often is there more note
worthy engagement.
On Wednesday evening Mrs. Charles +. Doremus gave
pretty amateur theatrical entertainment, in which sho
herself played assisted by her husband the Misses
Auken and several gentlemen. Music and recited verses
part Of the entertainment offered to the guests Mre
Doremus was Miss Ward OF Kentucky. and has tue
amable gifts OF Southern hostess. Hosptaoie easy
and thinking trouble great for the entertainment
Of her friends she will take her place among those who
know how 10 make their houses attractive centres.
Mrs Doremus has translated play from the FRENCH
which will be seen later, perhaps on larger stage
large number OF persons went up Tuesday to the
beautiful suburb of Inwood TO the marriage OF MI Craw
ford McCreery and Miss Florence Perkins.
Cards from Rome inform the friends OF Mr. ana Mrs'
Story that the marriage OF Mr. Waldo Story to Miss
Broadwood has taken place
Thursday being Bridge day there was no Thought
OF other gayey The cowardy few ran the other way Out
OF town. up the Hudson the very
brave went over 20 the Bridge ceremonies; queter
few stayed home. only reservng themselves for the
fireworks; and great number dared the crowd ana
drove to Columbia Heights to visit Colonel and Mrs
Roebing Colonel Rocbling's house was filed with
flowers and a supplementary banquet hall was made oil
canvas In the garden to receive long table, when bore
for its chief ornament model of the Bridge In sugar,
with sails OF ice beneath It and huge dressed
salmon sporting In the waters The engineer and mis-
dev oed wife received their guests IN the front drawing
room Colonel Roebing looking hardly equal to the ia
tigue
Brooklyn, city OF flowers, looked beautiful In her
garlands and her flags Never there moment
when she could show better than late In May those
priceless gardens which add health aud refreshment to
the residences OF the Heights There are few places
more favored by Nature than sister cry, which
New Workers have rather dsspsed in their metropolitan
conceit. They cannot afford to despise her much
longer.
The engagement of Miss Porter. OF Washington.
daughter OF Admiral Porter. TO Mr. Campbell the
brother Of Mrs. Chareton. interests many New York
friends so does that OF Miss Alethea Wetmorc TO Mr.
Edward Irving Evans June will be- fun OF weddings
many OF which viii have garden party aspect To on
10y the pleasure Of walking church bed OF roses
one must be married. in June. One hears OF several
pretty Innovations the conduct OF these June Woddngs
such through the recory grounds TO the
church. preceded by the choir boys singing, and group
OF young married ladies bringing up the rear OF the
bridal tran as In old Forenne days some OF the June
brides have decided to gloves, which Is sensi'
bic determination.
Yesterday afternoon occurred the coaching parade.
Mr. Bronsons coach was the most brilliant, with Mrs
Bronson, Mr.. and Mrs. Newbold ana hr. and Mrs lsen
on the top. Mr. Fairman Rogers, undlsmaycd by tho
burning OF his fine house at Newport 70 the FORE
with his picturesque dark attendants aud his lovely
freight Mr.. f. A scbermerborn. Colonel william Jay.
with Mrs JAY Miss Oorichs and Mrs. w. X. Vanderbilt,
Mr. Belmont. Mr j. V. Parker with LAZY handeyllle,
Mr.. f. X sturgis. Mr.. j. H. Roosevelt with Mr. aud Mrs
Coleman Drayton, Theodore Havemeycr aud Colonel
Reed all conspicuous. The dark green cutaway
coat and yellow striped wsiscOat, the uniform of the
club strike keynote OF color at high pitch that
it ia necessary ladies 10 DO brlnt inkeoPing
The dinner at the Hotel brunswick usual ilum
mated by brilliant flashes OF wit.
The begra 10 Europe has been most marked during
the past week The EOrnandio took out Mr.. and Mrs
Isaac Bell, Mr.. and Mrs. Robin and many others on
Wednesday, Mr. and MIRA Walt r Andrews sail soon for
summer abroad. Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. LvormOre and
Mr.. and Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt will sail on June o,
returning for the Newport and LenoI seasons
The Brighton Ladies' Club will be opened on June
l. Then will como the races and the garden parties.
The Staten Island Cricket Ground Ia Gro vded at every
match aud the fine weather uvitos to the enjoy OF
everything OF doors Yesterday afternoon the new
tennis ground was opened at Orango-an Important
event for that agreeable suburb Miss Mcclellan, Mrs
Raymond Miss Marcy, Mrs. j. L. Kirtand Colonel
Palmer, Mr. and Mrs Oliver Teal aud many other cit
liens OF the various divisions Of Orange were present
Mrs. and Miss Mcclellan are in town for six weeks
at tue house OF Mr. Prime in Nest Twentythfd The
General has gone 10 Texas The family Will spend
August at Newport
The new AIT Loan Committee met at tho house of
the new president Mr.. Allan rnorndike Rice. Friday
evening, aud made some Important additions To ltS Sad
committees. O1er, OF valuable things for the exhibition
are numerous The chief difficulty is TO select proper
place for the display. and the committee may be com
PEELED wait until January for the Academy OF Design.
An adjourned meeting Will be held at the house OF Mr
Bray ton Ives Thursday evening next. probably the
last meeting for The present when The committee VIII
decide upOA las summers work.
Ihs President dined with friends at the University
Club Friday evening, aud Is now staying quietly with
Mr.. Charles l.. Miller.
Miss Marie Louise Morgan will be married to Edward
Firth Monday June 4at ST. Patricks Cathedral re-
cepuon will follow the ceremonies vi the brides mothers
house in sixty frst-st
Mss Edith Fish, last Of interesting group of sisters
will be married W Mr. kOrthcoto Wednesday, June u,
the Church Of ST. Philips in the Highlands. The
wedding will be quiet one, owing to recent deaths III
the famy q reception will follow al the residence of
Mr. Fish, Glenclyfe.
Few Americans who have had the honor OF knowing
NJ LaDOulaye the consistent friend Of America, VIII lear
OF his death without emotion lie was delightful ola
man. anabe and fond Of his friends, among whom
the late Rev Dr. Bellows Of this city, whose letters
OF introduction were always honOred 0y the learned
FreDchinau Up to the year 1876 nc perfectly ac-
cessbe and took great Interest In Americas AFFAIRS Az
ter that he failed health, ami or late II Las been hmOst
impossible to gain All interview with him.