New-York tribune., 1885-01-04
an account of his and genial disposition
waa popuar with his associates.
THE WEEK IN SOCIETY.
DANCING BETWEEN THE HOLIDAYS.
srMprous PRIVATE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF
NEW YEARS DAY-THE SOCIAL OUTLOOK.

srMprous PRIVATE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF
NEW YEARS DAY-THE SOCIAL oUrLook'
Mid-holiday week is not noted for multi
tude of social diversions in this city, however II may DO
ia other places And yet In the i's' OLA uay'
have occurred two OF the most notable
dancing partics of the season. besides good number OF
other social gatherings which made the week far irom
dull 1t was certainly opened brilliantly Oh MONDAY
evening when and Mrs. Robert Goect gteefu tncii
large circle of friends at german In ther new ho'no
The house was by most OF 'ne guests ioi
the first time; and they were not disappointed
The dainty decoration OF the parors made the rear room
with its rich furnishing appear by contrast Orehia III
luxury Naturally the young married people, espcc'y
of the Newport contingent, were the class most so'
represented the gathering and yet there were pio'
OF the youths and madens OF society present.
TO greet Miss Edith Warren the sister of the hostess IN
whose honor the bali given MIS- "eoise iieh'.
Warren who was present appeared almost as you'hiui
AS her daughters and to the older people preseh. i
the years since she belle seem snort ihoeeu e'
SON Harry Warren was also present Win -"i'
Williams, Of Stonington, and their recent engage
ment called for numerous congratulations Inc gowns
worn ere some of the richest thus far this WINTER
The voung people entered INTO the cotillion with zest
following as lender James Otis. who danced WIN "iss
Warren One of the delightful features OF the mousse
the long wide hall. lighted with stainedgass "ihow
in 'front.' and its availability as promenade was we"
proven. The supper was served downstairs In the
billiard rooms.
The voung people had barely rubbed their eyes bright
ri, Tuesday morning before 1t time to prepare Tor
Mrs Mason Joness german in honor OF her greasrah"
dauchter Miss Lena Post IL Is ncediess W S"y '""'
those who were hidden went with gadness 10 INC
M one of the eldest and most respected leaders OF new
York society," 1t only small party but IL comfort
ably filed the little ballroom on the secohu ncor
of the old fashioned house, which Mrs Jones Is gwen
credit for having designed herself Mrs Jones gave hcr
first ball sixty years ago In her nome III
That she respects the customs OF earlier days SHOW" ny
the hat she set time for the ball ana Tor the cooh
at least two hours earlier than is the custom
Many people who have to gee to business or o'ncr o
carly In the morning will wish that her example might
he followed by others number OF the most charmns
Of this seasons debutanes danced in the german whch
was led by Mason Jones. dancing with MISS fost oncrs
nresent we're Miss Bayes, Miss Langdon' MISS heieh
Jones Miss Boardman. Miss Otis. the Misses warren ana
Miss weles Bouquets Of holly formed the iaVors'
Tho Gathering at Mrs August Belmonts on Tuesday
ofternoon took the nature of a matinee musicale ior
charity Again the Home for Destitute Bnd that
reaped the benefit Miss Linda de Costa sang to the sat
sfaction af ALL and the wetzler children pleased also ny
their musical talent Mrs. Bergman. Mrs. Catlin'
Mrs Bliss Miss Han. Miss Heckscher
and others were present. Mrs. llilborue
Roosevelt gave breakfast party the same day Mrs
Beyery Robinson and Mrs. Braem among otherS re-
The frst Brooklyn Assembly ball, held on Tuesday
evening in the Assembly rooms In montgnest hcLsen
TO dispel the comparative duness That seems 70 nave
settled Heights this season However MS y ho 70
continue there are several weddings & ana s, dghs
jerks diligently at work on new operet'a. when
will doaoes % & pg "a a. hs assembly, rooms was pleasant
success though IL would have been more so II seNeIa
Charles L. Bill, jr., led the german dancing Win Miss
Saltus.
The old year danced out at several small parties
on Wednesday evening at Mrs Blumenthals, No i2
East Forty sixhst and at Lorb Palmers on Coulnbia
Heights Mrs. Charles g. franklyn gave conversation
liahot tract ed n II
general in this city closed tho year no mn n
Delmonicos afterward In the afternoon Miss lis,
J 3 shpman the rector OF Christ Church was married
to William Shankand Andrews, son OF hiei JusSc @
Church and performed by the brides father In the
seaa OF alsG and Mr naa
Bnruett ex Governor and Mrs. John T. Hoffman fresi
dGn aT,ca and Rasss MIs ex-senator and Mr. Alfred waga
General and Mrs. Stone and Professor Chandler lhefo
were six bridesmaids and six ushers
lover of old times and the customs OF that indefinite
peIiod and who believes in the nfabc propety thereof
could be forgiven tear while writing OF he deeence
OF Years day calling; However 1t Is only @ PROOF
should the simplicity and good sense OF the DAYS 0 no
may again revived like many other features OF lno
At present the fashion Sno Is 10 ee ,S anS
simple merry making such parties wers numerous @ h ,hs
year Meadow Brook Far fsanS u the
latter place Mr. Butler Duncan gave party Win ABOUT
forty guests.
On Friday r. La Montague gave a dance
at Far Rockaway. Mrs. Frederick vanderbilt
gave dinner party: and receppliohs pp,ni, ,nn ~
Mrs McClellans and Mrs. Minturns inaoe "ashihs'oi
Square wear festive aspect
Mrs Van Reed ONO 6 East Twelfth ST., gave dance
last evening and Mrs " Fuller gave reception at
No 80 East Thirty xth-st Mrs Warren HoughtalnE,
Of CintOnave., Brooklyn also gave large reeepuoh m
the afternoon -.
The round OF festivty will begin again Tomorrow Win
the second Family Circle Dancing Glass ball. winch VIII DC
followed on Tuesday by the Charity Ball at the Metro
politan Opera House. Mrs. A. s. sullivan and her aides
are striving make this years ball srpass al prcce
ing ones. Many OF the most popular young men III
society are TO act ushers In other words, hep
season az well as the other bellies appear determined to
attend the ball this year for the sake OF seeing such
spectacle on large scale. As many prominent people
have taken the boxes IL will be that there Is gen
era inclination To attend the ball not only or ihe sae
of charity, but for the purpose OF enjoyment.
been made literally, and the ball VIII be
opened by promenade led By Robert h. Mnturn escort
ing Mrs Sullivan. Mrs Hitchcock has lew boxes cit
at No. 8 East Twenty ninth-st. NJ.
The next gahering dancing Will be at Mrs Robert
McKiIn's german given for her daughter on Ihufs-
day evening After this balls come thick ana ias'
cOtilon ball January H. an Assembly on January TO-
the Patrarchs January 10, and the Brooklyn Assem-
bly, on January 20.
Miss Mabel jerks sister OF Almet f. jerks will be mar
red TO Nathaniel Smpkns OF this city at st. Pauls Chutch
Brooalyn, on Wednesday, January II. Mr ana Mfs
Almet r. jerks will give the subsequent reception at
their house No. 40 Remsen-st Miss Margaret blaine
daughter of exSecretary James Biaine, anu MlSs
be perforined by Bishop Iittleohn and there VIII be
full choral service.
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