New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-04-09
THE WORLD OF LONDON.
rHaoSrcrED AND cRrIIoIsEp By MR., ED,
MUND YATES.
RE DUCHESS or cAMBHIDGE's DEATH--A GAY
WEE IN socrErr-MANY RECEPTIONS AND
p1NNERs--THE SALE OF THE THISTLE
I-somE CLEVER LETTERs BY
AN AMEKlUAN WUDAN'
iBY cABEE TO THE TRmUEE.1

= SOME CLEVER LETTERS BY
AN AMERICAN WOMAN.
.ai jBY CABLE TO THE TRrBUNE-l
cepvrioM. 1889: By The Nese- Fork TrtoGne.
:, yondon. April s.-The demise Of the venerable
-.sssss Of Cambridge, within three months Of COM
her ninety year, and iest ten days after
srst,,latng her son the morning of his SEVENTEEN
v.ssv ssyers the last remaining link which connects
- ron,< of George the Third with his granddaughter
rrh the Duchess was able to receive representa-
ss n f,ur generations OF her relatives, VINO Drought
.sr presen Is IS usual tho 25th OF last july IL
,.ss only TOO evident that her strength was falling
-, n the following month she took TO her bed
.ss .A.h she never again rose There was no pain
u snr,rsnr at the last and although she was unable
,,.ten longer to the martial music she loved so WELL
.,.no was wheeled Into her bedroom that she might
Law the singing and playing OF signor Tosti. Her
o,v retained It's fun vgor, and almost to tho END
-. .onn recolect the events OF TIE DAY quite as
net,y "a the conversations OF George the Thro ana
o Ch.ylotte or such remote events as her standing
49, ..--a.. AZ pnmpenhelm and seeing Napoleon
Ts, .r.v after bis defeat at Leipsio The Duchess,
= ,.. "a her kindness Of heart, was woman OF Iron
N, and ,ndomitable energy. She entertainer oeeiuea
nops on certain subjects and never iseu 70 express
Ssm In her George the Fourth always iouno a
,,-avsous champion, for she never nofgot ms khu-
10 her brother-in-law, whose miniature surrounueu
- assmonds was one OF her most priced treasures.
~ -. -. .rsr hore intense suffering with greater
1880 IN nra-Palnerston days she was an adj
N'.s,s h..ss and could tell many divertlng stories
~ tho great ayflses OF that period VINO ireQueten the
s-,,~a.f - Cambridge House, Her strength of mind
n,,eair helped her TO recover irom several severe
ttachs Of Illness which would have proved fatat 70
,x,cary mortals 1t is asserted that the Queen was
orr. Summoned 10 see her q in cyremiS,s but found
her aunt taking drive In eenanee Oh 'h0 0oai'nu'
Of her physician.
THE SOCIAL SEASON OPENED.
The season OF 1889 really seems to have commenced
With last wednesday. Music roigned supreme at
x,asiuFton Palace and at Wimborne House The
minor dIrlomatlsts congregated at Lady Tenteldens
MRS. MAoKAY's DINNER SUCCESS.
Mrs. Mackay's dinner of twenty-five to the PRINCE
NJ wales with concert follow, was by far the most
successful entertainment she has given during her
occupancy OF Lord sudiey's house. The magnfncent
Gobeins tapestry which has recently been hung IN
the dining room, added considerably to the picturesque
eject Of the masses Of arecha Nell roses and orchids
which adorned the table and Of the forest OF nlesof
the-vslcy which concealed the fireplace. The stair
case was lined with flowers; the band was hidden IN
n grove of palms The hostess wore dress OF white
SATIN embroidered with lilies. Lord Arthur Somerset
1t tho last moment replaced General Ens. 10 the
LEFT of His Royal Hghness sat Lady DELAWARE IN pale
blue sllk, while the Lord Chamberlain occupied the
seat on Mira Mackay's right Ladies Latham and
tucan and Countess Francis Lutzow came in black
Lady Playfair looked remarkably well in pink Pom
padour gown. Lady Curzon was In terra-cotta; Lady
-silinorey mauve; Lady Romneys ulainohu
pendant almost as fine as Mrs Mackay's pearls
Among the sixty afterdnner guests were Lady Ran
dolph CHURCHILL in salmon pink Ladies Denblgh Essex,
cottenham, Hothaeld and Lurgan: Lady Goldsmid
who came In delightful dress Of the rarest old italian
brocade; Lady Pauncefote who Is not going TO Amer
lea Immediately, and Lord Ancestor.
ANOTHER DINNER TO THE PRINCE
Lord and Lady do Grey's small dinner and concert
10 meet the Prince and Princess Of Wales was equally
successful. The Princess looked charming In dress
Of white gold brOcsde, with draperes OF aeshcoored
crepe de chine and large clusters of pearls The
hostess wore mauvo game de sole, with long strings
az pearls and punches OF volets. Lady Norreys
came In gray satin. Lady Dudley's Directoire gown
Of gray sician silk, with diamond buttons and
pale yellow SASH was the most artistic OF all The
ladies present followed the example set by the Princess
81 weses and wore square-cnt bodices with long
sleeves
WEDNESDAY EVENINGS FUNCTIONS.
The speakers ievce added materially to the pict
rresqueress Of wednesday evenings entertainments
Lady wimborne's propitiatory party. at which tho
vative politicians Of all shades Of opinion, from
The Lord Chancellor Lord Randolph Churchill fore
gathered In great strength. ecded In an impromptu
dance But the great lights of DIPLOMACY showed
an unmistahabie preference for Lady seymours sew
Daron dc staal enioyed the wit and wisdom OF his
colleague Of SPAIN and Countess Deycn seemed af
last TO forget the loss OF her jewels as she walked 10
her hostess who looked younger than ever In orocaoe
and powder. Rustem Paclia contriyed TO put IN an
appearance both at wimborne House and at Ken
sineton Palace ana later on was one OF me aeVoa"
hand who found their way 10 Upper Grosvenor-st
vhsre Lady Tenterden welcomed her old friends In
peari-coIorcd brocade and diamonds
OTHER gEsrryITIEs OF THE WEEK.
lady carnarvon had fourth party on Friday even
,nx Pleasant and wsll-attcndcd entertainments on
saturday were nearly as numerous, IL not quit so ex-
hl,aratng as on wednesday. The absence OK the
guest Of tho evening threw gloom oven lady Stan
homes reception. Mrs Lowther's guests sadly missed
the music which is generally heard at Lother Lodge
Lady penbgh in black, brought her daugher Lazy
Claire Fielding, in ROC. Lady clanwiam, and 'ulla'
Lady Jersey both came in black and diamonds. INC
aggressive gorgeonsnsss OF Lady Henry Lcnhoxs in
artistic combination Of crimson velvet old embroidery
and precious stones, presented curious contrast 10
Lady Hershelps plain white gown. Mrs. Joseph Cham
beralns effective dress Of pale sik, and Mrs Machays
black velvet end Jet Mrs. Courteney entertained
the Liberal Unioniss and honcred by the presence
Of tho leaders of tho party. Mrs Adar received he
smart world Of concert IN curzon-st.. where the
music was delightful the rooms beautifully lit and fun
Of pretty and weildsessea women. On the whole.
she appeared to have lad the best OF the many parties
of ssturday. Tho hostess wore pink and yellow Lady
peia@aw came IN black and white dress with verT
long sleeves; Lady De Ramsey and Mrs. Arthur Ken
nasa both looked very wen IN white Lady Bath
brought both her daughters and the Dowager Duchess
Of Marlborough and tho Countess Henry LutEow were
ssnong tho guests Rustem Paeha having put IN an
appearance at all three parties wisely forsook the
crowd in curzon-st Cor Robson Roose,s cheery
sAtHomes where diplomatiss. physicians asltbors,
actors and members Of Parliament foresabered 10 great
force 10 Anish the evening and discuss tho events of
tho week. The health OF the Duchess Of Cambridge
put % end 10 the great dramatic party which was TO
have come on ut Albert Gate on Sunday evening,
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