New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-08-10
THE WEEK IN SOCIETY.
FESTIVITIES AT THE OUTOF.TOWN RE.
SORTS

The thermometer ruled the land last week. Dut
enough done in the gay world, especially at Now
port Narrasaasctt Pier and Bar Ilarbor TO satisfy
tie cxactng debuantes. OF course there was no
merry nla,ng in town by the fashionable world From
everywhere both shore and In land resorts, come re-
ports complaining OF the heat ana even uie most
energetic members OF the social world have during
the last week, devoted considerable OF their tune
and attention 10 the impossible solution of the problem
Of how TO keep and how to battle with mosquitoes
fes and the hundred other tanazng Insects. born Of
n hot sun, and an almost supcrheatcd atmosphere.
particularly pleasant incident Of the week was
the wedding Tuesday of Miss Mary Elizabeth White
house and James john Conway Dcnnet, Of England
which was celebrated at The Larchcs, the beautiful
country home Of Mr. and Mrs y. Henry Whehouse,
at IrvingtOn- on tAelIudson. The bridegroom being
Catholic. the marriage ceremony conducted by the
Rov. Patrick John Macguire. rector of the Catholic
Church of the Immaculate Conception. at Irvinst'n,
In the drawing -room and only the members Of the I'M
mediate family of the bride were present. Little ten
yoarold Anna McVicker was the brides only attendant,
AID her particular duty was to hold the brides huge
bouquet of white sweet peas during the ceremony.
After the ceremony came reception and full
course wedding dinner, served by sherry at small
tables arranged about the broad piazzas and on the
lawn which was covered with heavy crash. The
bridal party. fourteen in number, sat at large table
which was spread in tent erected out on the lawn
beneath the branch< of two huge elm trees. The
bride looked most charming in her gown OF whlte
corded silk simply made. with inst show OF "Ih'e
pearl embroidery down the front. The reception anu
dinner delightful incidents of the ahmF' ana
every one OF the 900 guests appeared to enter INTO
the spirit Of t1lc occasion. 1t was an eAhfar2Hhe
sight which the guests beheld just before the young
couple started their journey. when the bridegroom
who had retired into the house. was sought, carried
ont on the lawn on the shoulders of two Of his Young
friends aud placed in the centre of ring formed b.!
the c1,csts who danced around him singing, " Ring
round rosy" The festivities OF the afternoon were
brought to close by the dancing of the Virginia
reel on the grccnsward. Mr.. and Mrs. Dennet are
now on their way 10 Dublin, where the bridegroom
who is surgeon in the British army, Is al present
stationed.
The week at Newport, as before said, was one OF
considerable gayety and life. The principal social
functions of the week were Mrs. Stuyvcsm flShS
luncheon on Wednesday, Mrs. Cornelius Vanderhin
lawn party and Miss Lealy's reception with music on
Thursday and Ward McAlsters first subscription
picnic at his fam, Bay side. ont in Nddeto"n which
took place yesterday. and which arranged and
directed ~ Mr.. McMl-tcr and PinarG Mr.. Flsh's
entertainment was all that the holsters intended II u
be- and never did the DR.. Mason Cottage. winch Is
occupied by the Fishes, look more attractive. me
guests were seated at sixteen round tables. eight OF
which were decorated with red and gold and the rest
in silver and yellow. arranged on the piazza ana III
tent extension 22&4O. lined with Turkey red and
cgrpet.d with rich Turkey rugs on each table was
modest centre piece OF maiden hair fern, eight IN gold
baskets with I'd s4shcS, and eight in silver baskets
ted with yellow ribbon sashes. All the rooms ana
Railways were superbly decorated with flowers ana
growing plants, and behind screen OF palms the
Hungarian Haad PLAYED throughout the afternoon There
were present nearly l25 guests Mrs Vanderbts lawn
Marty al The Breakers regal entertainment in
every respect and it is doubtful if Newport ever
beneld ANYTHING mere gorgeous III appearance and
perfect IN the matter Of appointment than this after
noon lawn party. The decorations On every SIDE were
a revelation Of matches taste apd perception OF NC
beautiful and every attention was given 10 The COM
fort of the 800 guests who visited the spot in the
afternoon between the hours of and halipast >
O'Clock the time mentioned ON the cards Of invita-
ton As the quests arrived they ushcIed through
the main hallway Of the house 10 the eastern PIAZZA
which, with the lawn. extending some distance iFor!
the house. was covered with Turkish mats Here thr
hostess received. on to tie right near the cAh was
large red tent. where refreshments were served at
large table superbly decorated with cut roses ana
other flowers Upon the main lawn. and 70 lie east
Of tho house was an octagonal tent which was used
a. a smOkng-rOom by the men. In Tie grove which,
at last years party, excluded from VIC" the malo4d'
PLAYERS tea was served at small rdsuc t'iie9'
the grass being covered with Oriental mat
ting. Garands Of flowers were arranged here
forming a roof Al equal distances on INC
lawn were placed small relrcshment tables bene4A
hinge Japane.e umbrellas. The entire efecl was 'r
entail and one most pleasing 10 the eye Many ol ''c
guests who on; u The Breakers arrived ron MIS-
Lcary's reception which also delightful lncoeh'
~ the dav Inc solosts at Miss LealY's were Miss
Margaret Elliott and IL. b. Turpn; the Accompanies
were W. Elliott and Charles p. scott.
Mr.. McAlisters picnic VIII be followed on August
os by the second OF the series,
The tide of burgaries, though evidently at tie food
in no wise nteifered with tie number Of luncheohs
and dinners planned for the week Among tho'e
Acton
William Goddard whose guests at dinner Included
Isrop Eckard, stein James J. Van Aleu- Mss
Winthrop, MISC Tooker and Miss Wiling Mrs
Daniel b. Fearing Mrs. James sullInan' Mr.
and Mrs william {. Whitney Nr; ana
MIS- Wns0n ana NT, a rS His eveninc was one OF
the largest of the week Tie centre and enc PEGS on
tho table we're Of alemandas and maidenhar iern.
while strcwn effectively around were blue pas
Howcrs. lir. and Mrs. shermans guests were M ana
Atherton Flight Mr.. and Mrs william G. Whitney NJ
and Mrs Burden, Mr.. ana MIR. sheldon, Mics Whiting
Miss Willing. Miss sherman. John Jacob AStor' Mss
We,morc ana Ward McAlster 49,. .... -.
Tic present week viii he an active one in social
new vii give luncheon followed by reception with
music and on Thursday Mr.. ogden NILS VIII open
Friday. Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt will entertain at
dinner BESIDES these Mrs.: Whitney announces
hall at the Casino viii probably be given, and Mr.
Cornelius Vanderbilt will ask her hlendN to Inc
Sir. and Mrs. J. Borden Hartman, who, since
their arrival from Europe, have been visiting NJ and
Mrs T.. {. Potter, az Westcilester started Friday
on board Of Mr.. Potter's Yacht Halcyon for Nov
port where they expect % remain several DAYS. The
tIal,,on. which Nr. Potter recently purchased.
formerly the property Of George A. Beck, of Pough
keep,le. Mr. and Mrs. Hartman VIII pass the
autumn and winter months at Pelham, in the cottage
now being erected by Mr. Gallup
The marriage Of Miss MAY W. Randolph 10 Francis
Egcr,On Webb Is announced u take place At the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Edmund ID. Randolph, AZ Mount
81. Vincent On-tle Hudson. Wednesday. August 90
The engagement IS announced at Newport OF Miss
Camilla Moss, daughter OF Mr. and Mrs. COrtand %.
Moss 70 Charles I. Hayemeyer eldest Of Theodore
HaVemcy.r.
A wedding has also been arranged TO take place
carry next month between Miss Laura Curtis daughter
Of jeremiah W: Curtis and Tracy Harris q Young
lawyer Of this city and graduate Of Princeton College
The nuptias Will be celebrated very quietly al Mr.
Curtis's country home at EberOn Y j. Miss Curtis
.fAr % Ernd .rLnI.