New-York tribune., 1888-03-25
The WEEK IN SOCIETY.
QUIET REIGNs IN ALL QUARTERS.

STILL suBDUED BY THE BLizzArD AND Lent
SOME TALK ABOUT sERMoNs-MiNoR ENTER
TAINMEXTs.
The paralyztng effect Of the great storm of March
12 upon social dolngs I'm fashionable circles In New
York was still observable last week. There was no
rally, revival of energy and the days passed away
In painful, sloppy, windy, dusty, cold or warm
mOnotony, broken only by church going among tho
devout. and talk about Dr. Dixs opinion Of society
among both the religious and the irreIigous-espcc
ally ;he latter 1t caLnot be denied that ths
preachers views have aroused some feeling, and
called forth emphatic protests from many Of the stock
holders Of the Metropolitan Opera House, who declare
That his criticisms aro Unjust. DIR. Dx's sincerity
is not doubted. nor is it for moment supposed that
he desired to create sensation. He IS regarded by
many as mslcd by mislnformation. Aside from this
sermon. women and Of fashion had llttlc
talk about-not Easter clothes. Easter comes
early this year tApr n, that there is certainty
or hardly probability Of bright, warm day. which
alone would Justify spring garments and bon
nets with apple blossoms them. The preparations
for the festival at the dressmahers and mlncrs have
therefore been comparatively few, and thoug ghts Of
dress have not intrded into devotional moments,
they would have done had Easter fallen two weeks
later
The eharftabIy Inclined, however, wers not entirely
without something TO do. At Miss Browns school,
Nos. 713 and us Fifth ave-, Friday and saturday
admirable Institution. 1t had the distinction Of
naming Mrs. Cleveland among the ladies interested
in IT'S success, and although she not present her
patronage was plainly assistance, she allowed
her photographs BE- sold Mrs. Ernest Crosby Mrs.
Richard IISin, r.. MIS- Arthur NJ Dodge AMI Mcs.
". C. Whitney also connected with the enter
talnment, actively as well-wshes. The attendance
large, and the flower booth, the confectionery
department. the tea and the table for fancy
articles were well patronzed
There some little excitement In the suburbs
namely, Orange Newark and brooklyn. AT Orange,
Wednesday evening, Miss Frankly H. Curtis,
daughter Of H. r. Curtis married to Gardner Col
by The In the Northern Baptist Church.
and there cloud of witnesses made up Of hosts Of
family friends. Attended by numerous pretty and
pretly bridesmaids and gallant and properly
dressed ushers, the bride the centre of exceed
lngly effective bridal party At Newark, the same
evening, in the Park Presbyterian Church. two clergy
men united their efforts and married Miss Amelia
HuebeI 10 Henry A. Cozzens, secretary Of the Young
Mems Christian Association Two bridesmaids six
nshers, and best man assisted at the ceremony,
well as many other prominent Newark people. There
was a reception later at the Y. NJ c. A rooms, when .
number of matrons assisted the bride In receiving the
guests. In Brooklyn that evening, the annual re-
ception OF the New England Association caused excite
ment In the art OF the Academy of Music There
was an address, followed By several readings, and
later something good TO eat. The incemcncy of the
weather did not prevent large attendance at all
these festive places.
This week Will be even quIet than last frora
the point OF view OF the man and woman OF leisure.
Few entertainments are announced some interest In
the weddings take place after Easter will Of course
be roused and gradually Increase until the numerous
ceremonies begin to be celebrated.
The leading charitable incident for fashionable peopio
after Easter will doubtless tc the Carnival Of Ncnce
to take place April IL and L. at the metropolitan
Opera House, 1t promises to be most Interesting.
especially II the President and Mrs Cleveland come, as
some VI the sansuIns managers hop0 But, at all
events enough weIknown l.des have taken boxes
10 assure The rehearsals lively and tho
preparations rather further advanced at this tmo
than a knG wedge of amateur enter ainmeuts of this
kind might have lead one to expect
The days Of last week occupied something In
this way
Monday-Meetng of the Piansts' Club at Mrs join
l. Rkcr's, No. 10 West Fifty sevcnth-st Mrs william
Amory r., No IO2 East Thirty nnth-st, reception;
Mrs Paul Thebaud, No 1i9 West Thirty fourthst,
a reception
Tucsday-Mrs Fish, No. ~ East Twenty-thirdst,
luncheon; Miss Cameron, No $40 LAxihssoha'e',
luncheon
Wcdnesaay-Nirs John Bigelow, No. 81 Gramercy
Park reception to Mrs. Ashton Dixie; Miss Hewitt,
No. D oIHxingtoi-ave, dinner the In and Cut Club
a circus party followed by a dance at the residence
Of Mrs Gunther, No. II Madison Square.
Thursday-Mrs Edward Jones, NO. 4o Wcst rhirty-
ninih-st. q ladies' luncheon; Mrs. G. r. Doane, No.
o37 West Fify.second-st q musicale: meeting of tho
Thursday Evening Sewing Class at tho house Of Mrs.
Lyman Short No. 90 Vest Thrty-sevenths,.; Miss
oliver Carter, No $50 West Fifty ninthst., break,
fast party performance of Roheftsons Caste
at tho IScenm Theatre, for the benefit VI ST. Mary's
Hospital for Crippled Children
Frlday-Meetng Of tho Entire Nous Whist Club, at
Mrs Bakers, No 5ss Fnh-ave. Mrs. william A.
Hardt. No. g East Thrty-sixth-st, small dhnco;
Mrs. James W. Ilawes, No 30 East Twssly second ST.,
q musicale.