The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1885-03-08
WHAT Is GOING ON IN sOCLET1

ton during tho week. Those who like crowd
have found it delightful; those who dctest IL
have wished themselves at home. vain wish.
however. AS. once there. nothing has boon so Inn
possible getting away. In It's social aspect.
the inauguration has differed but little from
its predecessors. The ball WAS. as usual in
overy sense OF the word. immense There
were more men. moro women. more wine.
moro supper more startling costumes than
will bc seen again under one roof for the next
four years. "A good thing over" is the best
that can be said of theae inevitable quadrennial
festivities. which occur too frequently to give
them even tho attraction OF novelty.
Mr. and Mrs Bradley Martin we're among the
very few strangers in Washington who prob
ably saw everything to advantage while they
enjoyed the Quot and luxury Of their own
establishment. Mr.. Martin took Miss Jane
Turnbulls house for a fortnight, paying for 1t
what may be called the fairly remuherative rent
OF $3.50 per week and, having brought on his
own butler and chef. may he supposed to have
been to,erably comfortable while tumult and
confusion stalked abroad Miss Beckwth.
Mr. Harry Sands and Mr.. Frederic Martin were
his guests during the week.
Mrs. W. A. Duer was visiting her sister Mrs.
James Wadswor,h. and Mr.. and Mrs ]. G. Heck
scher and Miss Bergman were at the Arling-
ton. as were also Mr.. and Mrs. James B. Potter
most prominent New Workers who assisted at
the bali. and many Of them are still enjoying
the balmy breezes and soft spring atmosphere
OF the national capital
Meanwhile New York has been phenome-
nally quiet. whether from principle or from me-
cessty it would be difficult to say. but certain
1t is that a stricter Lent has never been kept In
this volatile city. Troops OF maidens. with and
without young mon. may be seen every morn
tv,xr Inc thnfr nj, and fAy
hours later. having replaced the prayer book
by the work bag. fastening to the various sew
ing classes. where they diligently manufacture
i'm possible garments for a couple OF hours
more. This and an occasional dinner party.
two meetings week Of the Badminton Club.
and the Saturday evening reunions Of the Gem
tlemen's Riding Club are absolutely the only
designations for those who few weeks since
were turning night into day from Monday until
Saturday.
Miss Jane Campbell gave young ladies' din.
ner ON Monday. Miss Duer, Miss Strong Miss
Helen Jones. and Messrs. Fearing. GARRISON.
and Winthrop were among the guests.
The pleasantest evening OF the week is that
OF Saturday. when the G.n.lemen's Riding
Association throw oren their cub house in
Fiftv-eighth street 10 those who have special
cards OF invitation from members The ring.
which is next in sizo to Barnum's circus. is
crowded with lady and gentleman riders. while
the band discourses sweetly and the horses
dance and gambol after q fashion that tries the
patience and tests the horsemanship OF their
riders. The exhibition savors n little Of a pri-
vate circus; but a circus has its attractions.
and why not an amateur circus as we'll as ANA
teur theatrcals? On Saturday OF last week
thers was q large attendance OF riders and
spectators. Annie Sands was ridiHg. and was
undoubtedly the best horsewoman in the ring.
After the ladies had dismounted the gentle-
men INDUCED in a little show OF tandem riding.
which is much tho same as tandem driving.
with the vehicle left out by particular request.
One horse is ridden and the other driven be-
fore the rider; or in other words. he rides the
wheeler and drives the leader. and it requires
a pretty good horseman to do II well.
Mr.. Emmett. Mr.. Wharton, and Dr.. E. L. Reyes
we're the principal performers on the Saturday
referred to. Among the spectators. who have
abu ndant space for moving about in the large
reception rooms. and who enjoy a good deal Of
pleasant intercourse. we're Mr.. and Mrs. Roland
Redmond. Mr.. and Mrs. Pierre Lorilard. Jr.
Mr.. J. n. A. Griswod and Miss Griswold. Judge
and Miss Brady. and Messrs. Beresford.
Cheever. and Sands.
Mr. Peter Marie has given small dinner In
honor Of Mrs. Crowninshield Of Boston. who Is
visiting Mrs. l. F. Pierson. and Mrs. John Kean
has cards out for a large dinner on the 1lth.
The Thursday Evening Club meets this week
at Mrs. Chas. A. Posts in Washington square,
There will be music. and il the young people
have their way. dancing. also. at the end OF tho
evening.
The marriage OF Miss Maud Blood to Mr..
Harold Sanderson will take place on Monday
afternoon at the residence OF the brides sister,
Mrs. Cornelius Lee. The wedding will be quiet
only limited number OF invitations having
been issued. and there will be no bridesmaids.
But the most charming exhibition of the
week. and one where society people will con-
gregate in greatest numbers. will be the Feast
OF Flowers. at. 247 Fifth avenue. on Monday
Tuesday. and Wednesday. The wealth OF bloom
and blossom promises to be great as at any
horticultural show in London. and. as the re-
sponslbility OF arrangement has been coufded
to the veteran florist Mr.. Charles Klunder. it is
quite certain that every rose will be shown to
advantage and the humbest violet will have its
place. The proceeds Of the exhibition arc to
be appropriated to the Orthopedic Hospital. in
which Mrs. Aston Mrs. Bliss. Mrs. Vanderbilt.
and other well-known ladies are interested.
So long as beauty and fragrance continue to
charm nothing can be more attractive than q
feast OF roses.
With the leng'hening days and sunny skies
OF early spring. preparations for the coming
summer campaign are beginning at all the
watering places. Newport is so largely a win
ter place now that the taking down of shutters
ut this time OF the year does not mako the stir
that 1t once did. very active season is en-
pected. nevertheless. Many will be missed
from the gay throng. and others again who
have been absentees for years will return to
contribute their portion toward the general
enjoyment. Mr.. and Mrs. Levi 7. Norton who
in former years entertained so largely and so
delightfully."-. will again occupy Fairlawn. and
Mrs. Waldorf Aston who is said to have gained
in beauty and attractiveness by her sojourn in
the Eternal City. will also occupy her cottage
| this summer.
New Workers returning from the South bring
back reports Of delightfully."- warm weather pre-
vaiing there, especially at New Orleans and in
Florida. with hosts OF our fellow townspeopls
enjoying it. The Southern trip promises 10
become one Of the regular destinations of the
mon. hS Eahrlaa=.: