New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-24
THE WEEK IN SOCIETY.
CLOSING THE ANTE-LENTEN SEASON.

will be subdued by the shadow OF the approaching Ash
Wednesday. Mondaysbrp1sht two dancing assemblies the
cotllon at Mrs E. Livingston Ludlow's and the
Lederranz ball The former attracted almost all OF this
and last debutantes The latter was essentially
q German gathering mixed in the crowd Of gay mas
Quersders could be among others George Henry AT
ren Roscoe COnking George Work. Creighton WeDp'J ~
F. LOubat and Others whom masks solemn promises
from publicity. Mrs. Wesley Harpers reception was
well attended 1t being Of the few gatherings in the
afternoon.
There was little exodus to Newark Tuesday after
noon the attraction being the wedding Of James Anda-
REESE and Miss Edith McYckar at the house OF Colonel L.
II Wright Miss Movlckar Is the daughter OF ex-Commo-
dore McYickar OF the NewYork Yacht Club, ana sister
to Lady Grantlsy she given away by her father'
the service read by the Rev Dr. shackslford'
Bishop Northern NeWJersey assisted by the Rev. K
W. Goodwin The bride made stately appearance IN her
toilet OF white satin with an Elizabethan run
and old lace, and carrying dainty bouquet
OF white lacs Mrs. Frederick Nelson, John Jay, the
Misses Gilbert DR.. Valentine Mott, Mr.. and Mrs Sidney
Ashmore, MOnsignOr Doane, Mrs. James Otis and the
Misses Otis were among the guests The Navy and socie
ty in general were wedding of Miss lisa
bel Morre daughter Of Thomas Morren, or Fffthaye,
and Lieutenant j. D. Jerrold Kelly o. s. n. The
ence OF number OF young naval officers In uniform al
ways gives added interest to wedding, especially 70
young women, whose susceptibility to uniforms Is well
known. Tuesday also the wedding day of Miss Cor
nelia Chapman Backus and Dr. George E. Nearing. Per
haps the enjoyable musical party Of the week took
place In the evening at No. 2s East seyenteenth-st
Stacey Clark being the host About eighty people were
present. Miss Clara Louise Kellogg sang in her best
manner selections from Faust" and the ballad
"Goodbye, Summer" Mrs. Benjamin, Miss Howard
Tony Navarro, Mr.. stromburgh and Mr.. Fritsch
made up the remainder OF the talent The company
present included Mrs. Robert G. Remsen, the Misses
Remsen, Mrs. Webb, Miss Webb. Mrs. Matthews, the
Misses Matthews the Misses Norris the Misses Taylor
Miss Van Duzer, Messrs. Henry Maitland, King'land,
Ogden. Jones and Blbby. Flowers and supper sup
plemented the musical treat. Miss Gates and Miss
Lockwood of No. $40 secondsye, took about thirty OF
their friends to Wallacks Tuesday evening. recep-
ton at Mrs. webb's and dlnner-party at Co rnehus
vanderbnts helped to I'll up the day.
What many people voted tue most interesting incl
dent of Wednesday was the wedding Of the handsome
young Controller Of the state Mr. Chaplin and Miss Grace
steb6ins at the house Of father Russell stebbns IT,
In the procession Of brides and grooms
on the day were Miss Skill
man and George Clark, Miss Harris and c. A. Jacob
son. Miss Sumner and Mr.. Ford and Miss Mead and Mr.
Rhodes The last of the coons occupied the ballroom
at Delmonlcos III the evening There not many
present that the floor crowded, and yet there
small gathering OF the younger dancing element Miss
Kate Steele, OF Baltimore, Of the bellies Oh the
evening. Others who looked particularly well In the
ranks Of youth and beauty Miss Fanny Perkins, Miss
Mrs Coleman Drayton. The evening crowded with
dinners among them those OF Mrs. Clews Mrs. J. P.
Kernochan Mrs George L. Rives. Mrs. Cornelius Van
derbut Mrs. Bradley Martin and Miss Edith King Mr..
and Mrs. F. BOosa's house, No. 40 West Fftyhrst-
ST.. was the OF silver wedding surprise
party in the evening, large company being present.
Mrs Morgan Smith gave a handsome luncheon and
musicale at her house in Newark
Mr. and Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt unSl recently, have
entertained but little in their new house at Fifthaye and
Fly-seventhst In the last few weeks they have given
series Of handsomely appointed dinners, and 10 these
was added Thursday evening reception 70 the Thurs
day Evening Club the perpatetlc fortnlghy gathering
for musical literary and scientific enjoyment About $50
people mostly members OF the club, present and
spent the evening In listening to the musical entertain
ment and roaming through the rooms which were nearly
all thrown open.
largely attended in the afternoon at No -
West Twenty -frst-st. Miss Nichols married to
Charles Geddes in the afternoon and Miss Kate Brennan
to DR. LOUIS -chultze. Receptions at Mrs Macays, Mrs
George Moores and Mrs. John r. Rntters diversified
took place In the evening. and proved brilliant assembly
of the good people OF Richmond County. Mrs. ID. f.
ance Of Princess Ida" which followed by supper
and capyear dance at her house No 20 East Forty hh
ST. Mrs samuel Wetmorc entertained eighteen ladies' at
luncheon at NO Is Wayerley place. Among them were
Mrs g. =. Wetmore, Mrs. = :. Rowland, Mrs. Harry
Hoffman, Mrs. Bronson, Mrs August Belmont, j., and
Mrs. ogden ILLS
Waslington's Birthday puzzled people, # being dis
puted point whether the Tag should DO the top
OF the pole in honor the anniversary halfway Of
respect the dead Arctic heroes There consider
festiviJy for holiday at al events. The Cnldreus
Carnival delighted large audience. The dancing parties
Mrs. J. b. Fosters and ME- Mlntlrn were vel at
tended and spirited. Or. and Mrs. White, Of No. II East
Thirty-.ecOndst and Mrs. Van Antwerp OF No IL East
g., 80 Wre Il MINIS Celebrated their silver weddinS
Dinners given by Mrs. j. Hobart Warren, Mrs
IO2 Columbia Heights, Brooklyn. Mrs. William Astor's
dinner postponed on account VI Mrs, JOEn Jacob
The satuIday Evening Club was entertained at luncheon
in the afternoon by MrJohn l. Parsons At No POS Mad
son-ave The diningr oom was adorned Win mass OF
az IenOx Mass Yesterday the same club held s last win
ter meeting at Mrs Grenyle WiDthrops No. % West
Thirty-eghthst Mrs. l. " Phelps md Mrs f. 2. Jane.
gave rece ptions and Mn Rogers ONO l73 MadsOu-sve
gave large luncheon party Among those who enter
famed at dinner Cornelius Vanderbilt Bradley Mar
TN Mrs Rivers and Mrs. Pohemus. Of 40. 90 Remsenst
Brooklyn. Mrs h. +. C. Young gave large reception at
Charitable gatherings Of the week musical and liter
AIRY ps a9e6sr ar toce ndsF
the house Of Mr. andMrs. Herman, No. % West
Next tuesday another entertainment viii be ven at tie
house for the benefit OF the sufferers by the Western
One Of the most enjoyable social incidents Washing
ton, week the luncheon party given al the rooms
Tie tables were decorated with flowers brought from
this city. The Baroness dc Faya, wife OF tho italian Min
ster ehaperOned the party which included only young
unmarried women. Among tho company Miss
West Miss NOgueiras. Miss Russell, Miss Brown Miss
Phelps, Miss Mccullough ana Miss AcLeaTy' OF BA!u-
The list Of entertainments to IL not long, though
Lent will be well sprnked with gatherings or the quiet
kind. Tomorrow the Patriarchs ana their guests viii
dance for the last time this winter Musical parties VIII
be given by John W. Davis No p West Foureenth-st,
and /. J. Davis, No. II East sixty -secOnd-st.
snrove Tuesday will be fifty coumemOraied by
fete dinner tie house Of MR.. william NJ Bliss Mrs.
James NJ Waterbury gives reception for dancing and
Mr. and Mrs q. Vanderbilt dinner. Miss Laura
d'Oremeux will be married Dr. J. West Roosevelt.
Mis- Jennie &. Goodwin VIII be married to Henry Ch9p
man in Brooklyn. Mrs Waterbury gives afternoon
reception Thursday, and Mrs Botta VIII Opeu her
p.rlals for readings by Mr. Riddle Mr.. Riddle vii also
be- heard later Mrs Drexes Mrs Post Mrs. Frederic
Rinrs's and Mrs Pheps's. Readings will probably be
rovular during Lent. sidney Mo0let s attracting good
Audiences al Chickerng Hall Among others who nave
ALREADY been heard Ia parlJrs Is Miss Hegeman, who
pup OF Charles Roberts r. and has fresh voice As wei
~ grace and a pleasing personnel Mrs. = G. Harriet
viii give the last OF her winters fcCcPOIH AZ 40 9O4
West Twenty third-st. next Friday.
The Fsstin4 Leute roleT-skatng paites nave
hefn ORGANIZED. and will meet at Irving
Hall In the evening from 1890, March H. IL, 81 %.