The sun., 1884-02-10
WHAT rs aorYa ON IN sOuErx

Dancing has been rather 10 Disgrace TIE
last week. while dinners aud theatre parties
have ruled the hour. On Tuesday night, At Tie
Fifth Avenue Theatre. Mrs. Frederic Neitsoe.
Mrs. Henry Egleston. Mrs. Lawrence Turnure.
Mrs. Charles Oelrlchs. and Mrs. Robert Cornell
oil matronized large parties OF young people. In
consequence OF which the buzz OF conversation
was so pronounced that 1t was diflcult to de-
termino whether tho most absorbing "Confu.
sion" was or oil the stage.
As tho season when thentre parties arc most
frequent and humorous Is now approaching.
when In fact. tho principal theatres are made
tho place for social gatherings In which con-
versation In understood TO 10 tbs most i'm
portnnt element Ii might porhars bc we'll foe
managers to hit upon some plan ny which
their patrons could 10 satisfied. while their
own expenses would DO materially rcduced
and tho feelings OF their actors spared. A
Lenten pantomimo. either grave or Eay, lively
| or severe. II would make no difference Which.
or a performance OF marionettes II huge pan-
ora ma, a wel-drnrered corps de ballet, any
thing. In short that would bring with 1t liHhtA
music. and motion. and involve little money
| and less brains light DO given three nights Ia
the week with the distinct understanding that
| parties OF young people assembling to enjoy
each othor's sooioty would be received on those
| evenings and on no others. Then could tho
| is provided with her own particular man."
| chosen by herself. md invited ut her rcauest
| enjoy their cavaliers soft nothings." whether
| whispered or shouted into their cars. and II
the cavaliers be useful. agreeable. or elig-
| ible make tho most OF tho opportunities
afforded them. without being disturbed by
| tho unreasonable "sh-" or the angry
hush" OF those who como TO listen and
be amused. II not this. certainly some other
| rlu no, olD tah IN tart tbpat al
audiences at this season OF the year from the
| inconsiderateness. not to say impertinonce. OF
| tue "jeunesss dorGo." to whom the CONVEX
sazione at Walack's or the Fifth Avenue Thea-
tre is only the prelude tn u german at Dol's"
| or a supper ut the Brunswick.
| Tho Loan OF Lover" and "A Happy Pair"
were we'll given on Wednesday evening at Mrs.
Egleston's house In Washington square. Tho
performance had the element Of privacy At
least. although the tickets were sold for the
| benefit Of tho Chidren's Home. and a large
| number OF people we're Interested and amused.
| Mrs. Rudolph Allen looked pretty aud acted
| well In tho first play. Miss Alice Dinsse made
| q creditable beginning marred only by
natural nervousness. which made her voice In
audible. Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Sands. Mrs.
james d. Potter. Mrs. William Osgood. Miss
Marie. Mr.. Hill, and Mr.. Coward were among
the audience.
The cotillon party at Mrs Francis T. Rlves's
on Monday night was generally recognized a.
tho last private dance OF the season. as Mrs.
Henry b. Coxe's german on Tuesday evening
next will take place at Pnard's rooms. and not
at Mrs. Coxes house in Fifth avenue. The
most imposing wedding Of tho week was that
OF the millionaire bride. Miss Aver. to II gallaot
officer In the u 8. Navy. AS they were mar
ried In q temple OF roses. and encompassed aud
encircled by banks. wreaths and garlands made
OF natures fairest children. one can but hope
that their path through life may be as conn
pletely flower strewn as its opening day. EveA
though the roses may only represent 80 many
dollars. yet dollars tmake a foundation not TO
be despised for happiness in married life.
Tho wedding OF Miss Bessie Smith and Mr..
Stanford White. q son Of Mr.. Richard Grant
White. was more simple but a more pictur-
esoue and interesting affair. The group about
the altar was an exceptionally graceful one. az
tho bride we'll became her rich trappings Of
lace and satin. and the bridesmaids looked a.
II they had stepped out OF ono OF Sir Joshua
Reynolds's pictures With their wide hats aud
sweeping plumes. The reception Mt tho houss
OF Mr.. J. Lawrence Smith WAS very gay. al.
though the rooms were not packed - like Macya
at Christmas time" rs was asserted OF bau
recently given by leader OF fashion.
Now that Lent approaches Sunday evenins
dinners and receptions are growing In favoe.
Mrs. Paran Stevens's Sunday evenings" botA
in Newport and here. are an institution Of long
standing. Evory ono likes to drop In at Mrs.
stevens's. where there is often music and al
! | ways bright and pleasant talk. Among the
guests last Sunday night who dined with Mrs.
Stevens were Mrs. Brockhost Cutting Mr.. and
Mrs. Wetmorc. Miss Parsons and Miss Gar.
rison. The last named young lady is a grand
F. daughter Of Commodore GurrIson, and has
been residing abroad since the death of hes
3 | father about two years ago. She Ia remark.
. able for paleness which Mother exercise nos
emotion ever tnges with the slightest flush.
This Is attributed to the strictly vegetarian
diet she has observed from her earliest years.
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