The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1883-01-07
uAr - come on IN s0Czz11.
New Years Day, for those who were un.

ties, was undoubtedly the reverse OF festive. |
Yawning maidens. all Of whom disclaimed
the idea OF expecting or receiving visit
ors on New Years Day. and yet cherished a |
confident but Elusive hope Of at least ono sp-
poaring were to be found In every drawing
ROOM twas holiday. and therefore all usual
were abandoned. Men who we're
not wanted we're oil aggressively on hand men
who were wanted were nowhere to be seen. In
short the day was voted q nuisance and bore.
and imprecations loud and deep were called
down upon the heads OF our Dutch ancestors.
who had helped to make II a legal holiday. and
had introduced fashion OF celebrating II which
has failed to survive the growth Of population
and the extension Of city limits. Country parties
Jared very little better; there was no sleighns.
and the skating. where II existed was indif-
ferent. Consequently the young people were
reduced to dancing. flirting. and pink" din
ners for amusement. any and all Of which
they had had enough Of at home. So. as far as
We can learn. the advent OF the new year
brought very little enjoyment for any but a few
Side Club and the hotel at Lakewood. and who
we're in search Of nothing moro exciting than
recreation and pure air.
The second and last meeting OF the +. G. b. 9.
was the only large ball Of the week and per-
haps for that reason was greatly enjoyed and
kept w until q very late hour The cotillon
was large. without being crowded. and was UNI
usually animated. 1t was led by Mr.. Ligpenard
Stewart. but Lady Vaudeville. who was xpcct-
cd to be his partner. was not present. There
were many fresh and beautiful toilets. among
them blue tulle profuseiy trimmed with for
get-me- nots. which was worn by Miss Annie Cut
ting. and pink tulle with velvet bodice which
was equally becoming to Miss Marion Langdon.
Miss Jane Campbell looked exceedingly we'll in
combination Of white satin and tue. which
appeared to be powdered with gold dust. and on
which scarlet peoples produced a very striking
effect Mrs. Frederick Nelson's costume had
an individuality Of its own. and was not only
original but extremely elegant and becoming.
Tho trimmings were OF heavy brown chenille
on skirts OF white tulle and satin. and the large
standing collar. which Is u feature OF Mrs.
Nelson's gowns this winter. was covered with
silver tissue and at q distance produced the
effect OF wings.
Very pleasant receptions have been given
during the week BY Mrs. E. D. Morgan. Jr..
Mrs. James Mcvickar. and by the venerable
Mrs. John A. Dix. whose house was opened
yesterday afternoon for the first time since the
death Of Gen. Dix.
The surprise party given to Mrs. Albert Gal
.atin by Mrs. Hayward and Mrs. Brockholst
pectedness. was charming and enjoyable.
On the same evening Mrs.W. B. Parsons gave
large dinner party to celebrate the 2lst birth
day OF her son. Mr.. Henry do B. Parsons.
and Mrs. E. d. Morgan Jr.. entertained MIR.
and Mrs. Fernando Yznaga. Miss Heckscher.
and Miss Nina Waldo at dinner of twelve.
Thursday seems to be the most popular and
acceptable day OF the week for all kinds OF en-
tertainments. and is always fuller than any
other Yet in point OF fuct 1t Is q less judicious
selection than Monday. when. after the rest
and refreshment Of Sunday. society starts
anew and with renewed strength and spirit for
the fray. Thursday last was no exception.
however. to the rule which has governed the
events OF the same day In every succeeding
week this winter. There were dinners at Mrs.
Maturin Livingston's. Mrs. r. NJ. Wilson's.
Mrs. w. b. Cuttings. and Mrs. Del Monte's.
The Thursday Evening Club held q very plea
SAINT meeting at Mrs. Henri Braems. In East
Thirty-sixt street. when Miss Cowell gave one
of her best dramatic recitations All tho mem-
bers Of the club and many invited guests were
present Among them were Mr.. and Mrs. s. V.
r. Cruger. Mr. and Mrs. John Jay. Mr.. and
Mrs. Jules Brugiere. Mrs. ]. Kearney Warren
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Egleston. Mr.. and Mrs. c.
B. Hoffman. and Mr. and Mrs. Lanier.
A dancing class meeting at Mrs. Abram Hew.
tits. which was ball In all but the name. and
where the german was kept up until all hours
Of the night. or more properly. perhaps OF the
coming day. concluded the list Of entertain
ments on the first Thursday Of the year.
The Twelfth Night dinner Of Mrs. W. D. Sloane
was very superb affair. and was entirely In
keeping. in point OF attendance. decoration
and arrangement. with the size aud grandeur
Of the house in which 1t took place. Mr.. anc
hn,, ,,a1 {p,yt tfnn for . ,or
ried ladies' dinner on Wednesday next. at which
will be present. among others. Mr. and Mrs. De
Monte Mr.. and Mrs. Del Cal vo. Mr.. and Mrs
Samuel Borrowe and Mr.. and Mrs. Worden.
As variation upon the sameness Of balls
dinners. and receptions the pigeon mattel
which Is to be shot next Wednesday between
Lord Vaudeville and Mr.. George De Fores
Grant will doubtless attract large assem-
bage Of interested spectators.
Several matrimonial engagements have beel
announced during the last week. Among then
IL that Of Miss Katharine Corse daughter o
Mr.. Israel Corse. and Mr.. Charles Lyman. Sol
OF Mr.. George T. Lyman of.Belport l.. l.: Q
Miss Eloiss Breese and Mr.. William Potter.
son OF the late Bishop Alonzo Potter OF Penn
sylvunia; and Of Mr.. Horny Delafeld Of State
Island and Miss Elizabeth Moran
1t 10 Herman. not Bayard Clarke. who is to b
married on the 3lst to Miss Edith Wigham. TIL
bridesmaids will bs Miss Helen Iselin. Mis-
Clarke. Miss Alice King. aud Miss Phlipse.
The marriage Of Mr.. r. Fulton Cutting an
Miss Helen suydam daughter Of the lat
Charles Suydam. which was announced to TAX
place next month. will probably be postpone
on account OF the recent death OF Mr.. Suydan
The marriage OF Miss Margaret Carr and NJ
Abner Colgate will take place at the residenC
Of the BRIDES parents on Wednesday. Jan.
Relatives only will be invited to the ceremon
and small reception will follow.
Invitations have been issued by Miss Fam
G. Swan for an afternoon tea on Saturday. I'll
18th inst The cards Of her mother. Mrs. Free
Srick G. swan. are enclosed. but 1t seems to be
new departure in the code which governs soc
Sty matters for young lady to issue cards
IN entertainment In her own name.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Merritt have also sci
out invitations for . large dinnerto be given G
Saturday. the 18th.
The second Assembly will take place at De
monico's on Thursday next. and the secoI
tria a. IN Mondav tho