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Tho Assembly on THURSDAY evening was aRooo
ball. and undoubtedly tho best Of the series.
All the pretty people" were thore and all
looking their best. Perhaps tho three days
fog had had q beneficial effect upon their com-
plexions; perhaps thoy had allowed themselves
q nights sleep by way OF q change. but cer-
tainly all were bright. blooming. and happy.
The quadrlles. which seem to have originated
with Mira. Lorllard. wore q happy thought.
They are stately and graceful. and show off the
reigning beauties to advantage. Among those
who danced in thom wore Mrs. William Duer.
Mrs. w. d. wetmore, Mrs. Coleman Drayton.
Mrs. Lorillard Spencer. Mrs. Walker Smith.
Mrs. Robert Goeet and the Misses Rives.
Langdon, Murray, Astor Jones. and Elliott.
The dresses were not remarkable. and therd
was no display OF jewels, Mrs. Arthur We'll
man wore an original gown OF stool gray tulle.
with wreaths OF roses and apple blossoms.
Miss Mary Otis was In blue. and almost hidden
behind six enormous bouquets. Mrs. Loril<
lard Spencer wore palo rose pink. and with
Mrs. Duer Mrs. Wetmore. and Mrs DraJton.
made group that rather eclipsed tho young
ladies'. handsome as thov all were. who danced
In the same auadrllle. Mr. Lispenard Stewart
and Mrs. Robert Goelet led tho cotillon-tho
only drawback to which was the somewhat dull
and monotonous music.
The sad deaths that havo occurred during tho
last fow days among wel-known people wero
freely discussed. and somewhat clouded the
spirits OF many Of the older ones among the
company Mrs. Roosevolt's name was on the
invitation card for tho Assembly as one OF the
Reception Committee in connection with those
Of Mrs. Iselin. Mrs. Livingston. and Mrs. Lock.
wood. Sho was lady OF most sweet and gra-
clous manners and OF rare refinement and DELI
cacy OF appearance and character. Hor death
and that other fair young dauRhtor-in-law Will
throw large family connection into mourn-
Ing and will cast gloom over tho wedding OK
Miss Laura dOr6mieulx aud DR.. West Rooso-
welt. which was to take place next week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Sturgis and Mr.. d. Lydig
suydam postponed large dinners. for which
they had issued invitations. on account of tho
death of young James 7. Brady. tho only son
OF Judge John II. Brady. He was promising
| lad OF Is years. and bore the well-remembered
name of his uncle. whose brilliant mind. keen
wit and genial whole e-soulcd humor made him
one OF the most remarkable men Of his day.
In addition to the Assembly there have been
two large dances within a few days. Mrs. Cox's
party was handsome one. All the nice peo-
| pie we're there including Sir Meysey Thomp-
son: who apparently did not find Canada at
tractve. as his term Of absence has been brief
Mrs. ]. B. Potter received with the hostess. and
| looked extremely NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. even
| than she ever has done on the amateur stage.
Speaking OF amateurs recalls the two great
| performances OF Tuesday and Wednesday last
in aid Of the pedestal fund. They crowded the
Madison Square Theatre on both days with
audiences In which scarcely man was to be
seen. Female critics are notoriously severe
and hypercrtical especially when the perform.
ers may be counted among their own familiar
| friends A good deal of fault. therefore. and
| very audible fault. too. was found with both
| tableaux and play. But. In fact. they were
both very good. Mrs. Frank Whites beauty is
| scarcely Of tho Grecian type. and she did not
| look so we'll in the costume OF Helen OF Troy.
| elaborately superb as 1t was. as she would have
| done in many other characters. Tho best
posed. the most spirited and graceful picture
| was undoubtedly Joan Of Arc. as personated by
Miss Lucy Work. The others were all interest
ing and successful. and but for the unfortu.
nate arrangement Of lights would have been
entirely artistic theatrical manager Is al.
ways better man for the superintendent Of
living pictures than an artist. as he thoroughly
understands scenic effoct. Mr.. Lester Walack
made u complete SUCCESS OF the tableaux given
at Jeromes theatre many years ago. and on
that occasion he allowed no one but himself to
hang a lamp or place candle. The play was
we'll and evenly acted throughout. Mr.. Coward.
as usual. making his mark In the part Of the
valet Mrs White was stately and dignif1ed
Maruuise. and the others were all good.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pierpont Morgan gave large
reception on Thursday in honor OF the bride.
Mrs. Alfred Pell. when their new home on the
corner Of Thirty-sIXth street and Madison
avenue was thrown open for the first time The
house. which was built about twenty years ago
by Mr.. Isaac N. Phelps. has boen enlarged and
embelished by Mr.. Morgan. until 1t is one Of
the most complete and luxurious establish
ments in the city. not even excepting Mr.. Van
derbilt's. The Immense salon. in which the
handsome and gracious hostess received her
guests. Is a room OF grand proportions, richly
ornamented and crowded with pictures, brio.
a-brac. and works OF art. There Is no picture
gallery. both Mr.. and Mrs. Morgan preferring to
have their masterpieces distributed among the
different rooms OF the house. whore they can
enjoy them at all times. without making a
special pilgrimage for the purpose. Mr..
Morgan's library is the most charming and In.
terestng room in his house. It Is typical
English library. with deep windows. heavy
curtains and with hangings. while the walls
are covered with pictures. and engravings,
etchings. and sketches after all tho great mas.
ters lie about on tables and In cases for the
delight and enjoyment OF ALL
The dinners Of tho week have not been nu-
merous. Mrs. James Kernochan's and Mrs.
Robert Goelets were the most notable. and
there have been the usual sumptuous banquets
at Mrs. Bradley Martins.
Cards are out for large dinner at Mrs. 8. 8.
Howland's on Monday evening. and also for q
cotillon party at Mrs. Livingston Ludlow's.
The third and last cotillon" will take place
at Delmonico's on Wednesday and german
at Mrs. Toler's In Washington square on Fri
day evening.
The last Patriarchs' ball will be hold at Dell
monico's on Monday. the 25th. and the gaycst
OF gay seasons will be danced out and the sea-
son OF fasting and penitence danced In at Mrs.
| James WaterDury'B on ShrOy Tuaadav
1t is rumored that Mrs. Ogdon Goelet will
open the spring season by ball In Easter
week. and arrangements are making for q
Bachelors ball. to be given by subscription, at
the Metropolitan Opera House on Easter Tues
day. April Is. But 1t Is early yet to talk OF
Easter gayeties
English society journals have had great