New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-26
THE WEEK IN SOCIETY.
SOME THINK 1T GAY. OTHERS DULL.
crss op "TuE RoMANcE n-sEyERAL wEDDINGs

chosen ones who attended the at tbe Brunswick
on Monday the various performances OF Inc hohan''
of Poor Young Man. at the University Ciu' ihe"c
the weddings of Miss French Miss Hastings ana
few OF the many dinner parties OF the SIX days just ~
ere ipcliued 70 favor the latter verdict Those VINO were
not Invited 10 these entertainments i"uho inc "A
ouiet nj least. The Easter Dance gwen ny 'no
Iacbelors on Monday evening was attractive ana en-
4ovabls Less than hundred guests were present
and there was plenty for dancing in the Bruins
,ck ballroom which was decked with many palms ana
ferns Mrs. ]. Coleman Drayton. Mrs Ogden Mills ana
Mrs Augustus Jay formed a handsome group anu re-
ceiyed the company. Rdgeway Moore led the cptllon
The opening Of the saeswomen's FAIR at the Metro
potan Opera House the afternoon drew toeether d
large number Of fashionable people The booths are al
tractively arrans ed and many novelties are offered
Mrs Council, Mrs Egbert Guernsey and several other
laoies have devoted their time and energy 10 H. anu
every afternoon and evening during the week the ateh
ance has been large and purchases have been numerous
The fair will continue open during the first part ol is
week.
Mics Mamie French daughter of Seth Barton French.
was married to Charles Steele Tuesday afternoon In
the Church Of the Heavenly Rest Ihe cIulch was ieu
witt guests and the chanee with the masses Oh DlShV
flowers ana stained glass windows through which the
sunlight streamed in rainbow thts' loiheu ht.ns
background for the handsome bride and her sin brides
ids Tho budal dresi OF white satin was highly be-
,nc and tle bridesmaids dresses OF creamy lace
with flowing Grecan sleeves. THO young lades were
Miss MAY Brady daughter OF Judge Brady MISS Adele
Iesber Miss Mamie Iaroque Miss Julia Van Duser, ana
the Misses Kate and Rosa French The Kew D. farAer
Morgan rector OF the church, and the Rev j. Neyett
steele brother of the gIoom performed the ceremony
The house in West Fifty trsts WAS deliberately decked
with roses for the reception The bridal giits were
numerous, but not displayed
Atst Leo's in the morning Miss Kate Hastings and
Richard b. Woodward London banker, were married
by the Rev. Father pucey The bride is daughter OF
\ zinc A rcrp a
BrunswIck Mr. end Mrs Woodward will live in Lon
don Wedding OF interest 10 many Americans was
celebrated in London on the same day Sir Henry
Meysey ompson who spent most of last season ID THIS
city, was welded to Miss P0ttinger, beautiful English
girl.
The performance OF Tie Romance OF a Poor Young
Man." on Tuesday Wednesday and Friday evenings, aDd
On Thursday afternoon University Club Theatre
was most interesting occurrence of the week Inc
cast included many Of the best amateurs III the city, al
well drilled, and the play moved smoothly ana quickly
The intervals between the acis somewhat long on
the rst cveninl every detail carried out In the
stage setting. Mrs. Potter Marguerite played her
fayorite character. Her costumes were becoming ana
in the tower scene in black riding habit she called out
much applause. John II. Bird as DR.. DtSmd'ttS won
much praise. Mr.. Hill Manuel, the poor young man.
noted with tact and grace Mrs. Teall Aie He'o"a
had nm unpleasant part her looks OF at the
offending Manuel were highly appreciated Miss
Davenport as Madame Aubrey, the weeping relative
dressed in antique flowing skirts and odd D0dces mace
a decided hit 1t was hard to recognize Mr. Coward
who generally plays light part as GdSp" LdrOq'e
the aged captain OF priyateer His makeup and
acting we're realistic +. ~ Saunders j. b. townsend
C. p EastDn W f. johnson, Miss Mary L. Perkins,
and Miss Huger acted their parts well MI and Mrs j.
C. Peters, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Clews, Mr. ana MIS-.
Pe George Henry Warren, jr.. Harry Cannon. Mr. and
Mrs. Morris X. Jesup the Misses stebbins, Arthur
Leary and Miss Williams were among those present the
t,a, arfor WaQnpSllV
ing DIR. and Mrs. Barron of No. II Washngton-place
entertained the and large number OF other invited
guests, fine supper being served on small tables IN
their dining The quartet composed Of Mrs Hills,
Miss Duchette, Mr.. AgTamonte and Mr. weston VINO
sang I'm the moonlight scene rendered several selections
..rb Pomapee of Poor Young Man" with Mrs. Potter
Mrs Teau Mr. Bird Mr.. Hill and other anna
teurs in the cast will performed In the Brooklyn Athe-
pgnm probably on Monday, May A. in aid of the coloed
schools at Hampton, Va.
Two interesting outoftOwn weddings occurred
ON Tuesday Miss Maud Finney, niece of ex
MAYOR Bedlpw, of Newport, was married to
James Nicholson at the of her grandmother Mrs.
C. K Lincoln At Christ Church, Bnghamton MISS Cor
eS 1aries r wal Paftrd e. of Elmra were mar ried
Q large reception held after the ceremony at the
house Ofthe brides grandparents MI ana MIS- Tracy
Mrs Astor gave her last dinner Of the season s'a
teen The table with Of crimson and
pink roses in silver bowls presented
were Mrand Nrc William Jay DR. and Mrs. Fordyce Bark
Mr.. and Mrs Edward Cooper ana MI ana MIS- t u b.
their country place at Rhne9eck; they VIII n0L 80 10
Newport until July In Brooklyn the cniet incident OF
ing, by Mr.. and Mira n..,I Edward Son.o Cope;
The brides father, Joseph Knapp. Bedtord-aye Mrs
Wallace her wedding gown OF white satin, ana
several nsicai parties and receptions and lovely
sprug weather made Thursday pass all too swiftly Mrs
fortaned party twelve at breakfast the table beng
hesped with spring Mrs j. T. Dewey gave Wo
ley Harper "matronized" theatre party
4Sa1da, tasSng BY Club John had Harper pleasant
meeting in the evening at Mrs Hoes house No East
ley in aid Of tho Diet Association success The
large diDingrOom, the use OF which was gwen by Mr.
mond sang. Mr. Burbank recited and several well,
known people their services In Brooklyn Dr. and
wedding by large evening reception.
me reception given by Mrs Ogden. of West Twenty
eghihst on Friday afternoon drew together pleasant
com any. There music. refreshments and MOVERS
In the evening Mrs J. g. Barnard entertained the Mad
bachelor dinner at Pinards On Tuesday next he Will
marry Miss Warren, of Troy the wedding to take place
Calvary Church was filled with guests yesterday
afferuoon when Miss Charlotte Hoffman Wyeth daughter
Of Leonard wyeth and Lewis L. Delaheld were married
bride trained dress Of white satin, the front
The veil Of point caught by diamond pins and
she carried bouquet OF white roses and lilies Miss
gowns OF pale blue silk with demtrans ana carried
bouquets OF pink The ushers were Robert Van
Conrtlandt Robert D. Winthrop, f. Y. Benjamin and
George Wyeth. The groom waited at the chancel
with his best man, James Ludlow The Rev. Dr. Satter
lee the rector read the service reception followed
nj she home Of the bride.
the week. Is that Of Miss Esiee Garrison daughter
the late william r. Garrison, to the Hon. Charles Maule
Ramsay, OF Scotland. formerly lieutenant IN the
British Army. of the late Admiral Ramsay, Earl
Of Dalhousie and the only brother OF the present
Earl Mr. Ramsey has passed most Of the winter here
and Is well known His family Is OF the Oldest In the
the first earl Sir George Ramsey being
ofaodt tot he naer wedding
has been set.
The EN- gagements OF Miss Bogert to Duncan McDou-
gall of Miss Margaret Chandler TO Charles Pellew and
OF Miss Kittie Walker TO Howard Wainwright made
known. In Brooklyn the engagement OF Miss
Beuah Benham daughter OF James NJ.
Malcolm is announced. and that of
Miss Hattie Woodruff daughter OF the late John Wood
70 nlr I'd son of Cnlnnel MArl.