The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1888-02-12
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wero present. and there was the old.tiins
blending OF dignity and refinement with life
and fun that have made these balls 80 attrac.
tive from the first. Mr.. Tams led q quiet, well.
conducted german which lacked somewhat Of
that dash and go which Mr.. Thomas Howard
manages to throw into tho leadership. and
offered ar excuse for striking UP Dancing in
the Barn" when the cotillon was only half
over. Mrs. Welman and Mrs. Drayton, how.
ever. very properly interfered. and the romp
which was Just beginning was promptly
stopped, somewhat to the regret Of the lockers.
on, as its rapid twistings and turnings are in.
teresting to watch when light. graceful figures
like Miss Smelling and Miss Maud Robbins are
on the floor. For mature sirens and middle.
aged gentlemen whose backs are losing their
spring It is a sorry exhibition indeed.
From Delmonico's ballroom to the exquisite
finish and ornamentation Of Mr.. Winthrop's
and Mr.. Bronson's houses Cd Tuesday even.
ing was q change like a transformation scene.
Nothing could be moro perfect in its way than
Mr.. Winthrop's drawing rooms, which, although
not large, are curtained by the richest tapes.
tries and crowded with the rarest bits Of china,
bronze, pictures. and statuary which a man OF
wealth and judgment can pick up at art sales
abroad. The white and gold ballroom is In Mr..
Bronson's house. and the supper which pre-.
coded the dance was served In the dining rooms
ofthe two houses, connected by q heavily draped
archway. Tho cotillon was small but very
pretty. Washington was represented by three
of her best belles-Miss West, Miss Adele
Grant. and Miss Letter. Miss Grant looked
charming in a pink gown, which was much
admired at her own cotillon in the previous
week, and her sweet and gracious manner gave
her O warm Welcome from old friends. Miss
Letter is hardly the beauty TINT New Workers
had been led to expect. and her style OF colt
fure. with the hair gathered into bows at the
worry nape OF the neck. may be classical and
aesthetic. but is certainly . little trying. Miss
West is always ~faultless in style and manner
and looks fitted to adorn any position.
st. Stephens Church presented . brilliant
vista in contrast to the rain and fog and
general discomfort that prevailed outside
at the wedding OF Miss Emmett and Mr.. Harris
on Wednesday morning last. The high altar
was a blaze of wax lights. the organ with an
orchestral addition discoursed the sweetest
music, and the perfume of Q whole consorva-
tory OF Towering plants filled the air. No ona
minded the long wait Of . half or t~hree-quar-
tiers Of an hour that preceded the entrance Of
tho bridal party. and those who left before the
conclusion Of the service must have done % ID
keep more important engagements. q the
music alone was a temptation to remain The
tenor colo In the mass. and the Ave Maria
10 sung W SOPRANO 6uO COuLI8lCO, W6T0 mOov
touchingly given. and could hardly be better
done In any other church In this city. The
bridal party was graceful and picturesque ss II
gathered at the chanoel. There were eight
bridesmaids, all handsome girls. who wore
wells instead of bonnets as head coverings, and
tho bride seemed to lose sight Of everything
around her, SO absorbed was she in the devo-
tfonal part OF the ceremonies. DR.. and Mrs.
Emmett wore delightful hosts at the reception
which followed. as they made it friendly and
informal. and the examination Of the superb
display OF presents filled in agreeably the hour
which sometimes drags at a marriage feast.
English papers toll us. by the way. that Sir
Bache Cunard. who is a cousin Of Dr.. Emmett
has resigned the mastership OF the hounds that
bear his name. to the great regret Of the neigh
borhood. with whom he was extremely popular.
The last Assembly for this season was mag
niacent. 1t was most admirably managed,
and had every requisite for success, except In
the mater Of lights. which were glazing and
unbecoming, as is always the case when the
opalescent globes are used. 1t is to be hoped
that next winter the soft light, rs 1t falls
through the yellow shades which Mr.. McAllis.
ter introduced at q previous ball. will BE- tho
rule and not the exception. Tho toilets OF the
ladies at the Assembly were surprisingly fresh.
and many of them very beautiful. Mrs.
James L. Barclay. who was ono Of
the reception committee. looked extremely
well In a gown OF dark red tulle. with
ornaments of diamonds that rivalled Mrs.
Ogden Mills's in number and brilliancy. Mrs.
Bradley Martin wore pink velvet. and what
seemed to be IN electric light on her head, but
was only her diamond SUM-" whose rays daz-
zled the eyes of those who came to speak to
her. Mrs. Marshall o. Roberts looked regal In
o gown OF white satin with a very long train Of
&n.-N ~ ,,-I,1k
bellies were Mrs. Henry Sloane. Mrs. Dray.
ton. in white and silver; Mrs. Ogden Mills,
very prettily costumed In blue and white.
with jewels innumerable. and Mrs. Burke
Roche, in black, which, although 1t may
seem out OF place in a ballroom, is always sim
gularly becoming. Norwere the debutantes and
their elder sisters at all at a disadvantage beside
the glitter and show Of tho married women's
dress and diamonds. Miss Mabel Van Rens.
selaer's aristocratic face and figure were well
set of by her simple white gown. while Misc
Grant. Miss Letter. Miss Smelling. Miss Rob-
bins, and many others contributed their full
share toward the success OF the ball.
Mrs. Van Warts dinner dance at Delmonico's
on Friday night rounded of the gsyeties OF
the week, and left strength enough In matrons
and bellies to admit OF q fair attendance at
Saturday afternoon receptions and matlnees.
and at the Badminton Club.
Tomorrow evening dancing will begin again
at Delmonico's. when the third Patriarchs' and
last subscription ball Of this season will take
place. On Tuesday comes Mrs. Bradley Mar.
tins monster dinner and dance and Miss Van
Auken's wedding. and then good-by to ball
rooms for some little time to come.
Miss Van Auken's presents are said to be
even moro sumptuous than Miss Emmet's. as
they include personal ornaments Of great
value. silver OF every conceivable variety for
table and toilet use, and a sot of slbles ut for
a Russian princess. A young girl OF not very
large means and somewhat uncertain tenn per.
who was ransackinG Tinany's. not long since.
to find a suitable Offering for one Of these rich
brides. was heard to exclaim: What Is tho use
Of looking2 / feel Just as I do when Mr.. Astor
or Mr.. Vanderbilt hand me the plate in church
like saying aloud. In my most aggressive
tone: Put 1t In YOURSELF which Is rather Q
commentary upon tho sentiment that goes
with Il wedding present.