The sun., 1885-06-28
WHAT xs CONC ON IN SOCIETY.

were willing to give up morning slumbers and
undertake hot and dusty journeys to indicate
their interest and good WILL Tho day was I'd
cool and bright that tho long line Of oarrlaRe1
drawn up In Madison avenue for Miss Mario
wedding looked as II autumn had come with S
jump. and people were returning to instead o(
Just about leaving their city homes. The.
striking difference was In tho costumes OF ths
ladies. which were all OF tho lightest. airiest
and most transparent fabrics. White was SO
largely in the ascendant that the procession a.
It Goated up the church aiele looked Ike
ono OF novitlate nuns. or regiment OF brides
come to welcome another recruit to the matris
monial ranks. With the exception of tho el,
derlies, who made q good background OF sober
color. and one young lady whose gown ot
Mephistophelian red was becoming IL not quite
In harmony with the season. there was scarcely
a colored frock In the church. Some OF tho
bellies. including Mrs. Ladenberg. who was
faultlessly costumed In white lace and watored
silk. wore wells OF white illusion over their hats
and plumes. which completely enveloped head
and neck It had misty. vapory look. and
was pretty. The bride was elegant and dis
tinguished looking and carried her burden OF
lace and satin. all OF which was Of the richest
and costliest description. with much grace.
The breakfast at Mr.. Peter Mari6's. which
followed the church ceremony. was SO good
and 30 pleasant that It seemed pity so many
OF the guests were obliged to hasten away to
the other wedding at Calvary Church. Here
the wide deep chancel was lined with palms
and blooming plants. and the font absolutely
overnowed with daisies and Juno roses. -Four
charming bridesmaids and q bride whoes
thoughtful earnest face hardly needed the
clouds Of cobwebby laco By which 1t was
shaded made a picturesque group In this
bower OF beauty. and 1t is seldom that church
wedding is SO we'll worth seeing.
Tho reception at Mrs. LsnsinR's was not
crowded. and was all the moro agreeable on
that account Among the handsome women
present were Mrs. Edward Wright and Mrs.
James Andariese sisters Of the groom both
daughters OF Mrs. William H. Movickar. whosa
remarkable beauty and charm Of manner will
be well remembered by old New Workers. Miss
Lily Hamilton. Miss May Bird. Miss Clara
Wright. Miss Annie Langdon. Miss Eta
Strong Miss Fanny Perkins. and Miss UrQuhart
were conspicuous among the young ladies for
eirlish grace and beauty. Mrs. John Sherwood
and Mrs. Kearny Warren. both OF whom have
been long absent from scenes OF Rayety In this
city. were the centres Of groups Of frier ds.
who gave them warm and honest welcome to
their old familiar places Mr.. and Mrs. Jamoa
w. Gerard who have also boon absontees for
many months. gave pleasure to hosts OF friends
by their reappearance. Leave-takings wera
not limited to the bride and groom. although
they had an unenvled monopoly Of the rice and
slippers. Farewells were spoken on every side,
and parting salutations EXCHANGED for several
months to como. A large party Of the brides
maids and ushers reappeared. however. In the
evening at the Casino. where. after listening
to the music for reasonable time. they ad-
journed to tho roof. and watched the effect Of
moonlight upon chimney pots.
I~ hzAk T-lI
night. when it looked down upon the broad OK.
panse Of water and cast its shadows over tha
wooded lawns and walks Of the Country Club.
very successful cotion was given there BY
subscription. chaperoned by a committee Of
ladies consisting OF Mrs. Souard. Mrs. Oliver
Iselin. Mrs. Kent. and Mrs. Waterbury. It waa
an extremely pretty affair. and was enjoyed no
only by the residents in the neighborhood but
by several parties In New York. Among those
present were the Misses Heckscher. Mrs. Pier
pont Edwards. Mrs. Elliot Johnston. Mrs. Sands.
Mrs. Hoyt, and Miss Isein.
Harvard University has made such sweeps
ing victory in the boat races at New London
that all her classical and m athematlcal achieves
ments. her honors and degrees. sink into in
Significance. in the estimation Of the rising
generation. before the triumphs Of her sons In
the rowing contests. Yale and Columbia must
hide their diminished heads for twelve months
at least. and acknowledge tho supremacy Of
their rival with meekness and magnanimity.
Harvard claims to be first In scholarship. first
In athletics. and first in the estimation OF her
countrymen And 1t looks Just now as il she
might substantiate her claim. unless the sister
colleges look to 1t that her bump Of self
which has always been fully developed receives
some little depression during the next collie
giute year. New London was like city grown
suddenly stark. staring mad on Friday. and the
Haunting OF the crimson. tho ceaseless din Of
the ''ltah! 'rah 'rahl" the excitement OF the
winners. and the general uproar and confusion
were something quito unprecedented even In
the history OF boat races.
Among the passengers by tho Aurania, which
arrived on Monday last we're Sir Roderick w.
Cameron. Sir John Dickson. and the Hon.
Trevor WingAeld. Tho last two gentlemen
have been the guests Of Sir Rodericf at his
country place on Staten Island.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. p. Morton. who were expect
ed In Newport early next month. will probably
not arrive at Fair Lawn until August or Sep
tember. rs Mrs. Morton has been Ill and has
gone to Germany for course OF mineral waters.
Tho serious and continued illness Of Mr.,
Harry Stevens has depressing influence upon
the Newport season. He has been always SO
great a favorite In society there and his m other,
Mrs. Paran Stevens. has exercised such wide-
spread hospitality. and was so generally liked
and respected. that the deepest sympathy is
felt for her in this unexpected sflliction. Mrs.
Arthur Paget. who Is the only daughter.
as Mr.. Harry Stevens is the only son OF his
mother. Is unable. on account OF Capt. Pagets
illness. to come to this country. as 1t was OK
pected that she would do
Tho London season is now In full swing. and,
In spite OF Ministerial complications and tho
scarcity OF eligible beaus. is n fairly gay one.
Mrs. Lawrence. whose daughter is shortly to
marry Lord Vernon. has taken Mr.. Francklyn's
house in Grosvenor square. where the wedding
breakfast will be given.
The Prince and Princess OF Wales who seem
to be endowed with tho gift OF ubiquity. and in
the pursuit Of pleasure or the discharge of
their onerous public duties appear and dsap-
pear with the most surprising ceerIty. havs
announced their intention OF honorlng Mr.. and
Mra. ErDast Eeckatt Qenison with a xisit al