New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-16
THE WEEK IN SOCIETY.
READY TO WELCOME THE LENTEN REST
WEDDINGS AND RECEPTIONS

en- aro that she could imagine greater penance than
10 be obliged to keep up the incessant rush Of the
last six weeks; in measure the Lenten period will
he hailed with delight by society, and the opportunity
IN exchange ball gowns for saokcloth will be welcomed
nv all who desire this change, fguratvely other
wise 1t must not be supposed that society will be
dull during Lent for the contrary its sins are to
ne starved in the most agreeable fashion at theatre
partes, badminton. musical clubs, dinners and
nncheons. The has been remarkable one,
MANY days being marked with specially red letters.
II is many years since New York has fashionable
season Of so great Importance Never have balls or
dinners been frequent elaborate. To be
sure balls have been given at private houses but
there has been lack of small dances and subscription
balls, in addition to those that have for years been
looked upon regular institutions of society namely,
the Patriarchs' and Assembly balls In addition to
these there have been the New-Year's ball. Mrs.
Asor's Christmas Eve surprise dance the Tuesday ana
Saturday evening subscription dances, the beautiful ball
gwen by Mrs Astor in her own house. the supper dance
of Egerton Winthrop Mrs GOelet's small dance, the
three evening parties at Mrs. Hewit's which wound
ND in dances, and Mrs. Bradley Martins coton
dinner, all in ten weeks time, not to mention the
various classes arranged for the debutanes at which
tho older people were always. welcome
The most brilliant incident of last week was with
ont doubt the wedding of stokes to alkett
This was very fully described in The Tribune The
main feature Of the ceremony the entrance Of
the bride in advance of her bridesmaids. The ushers
did not join the bridal procession until the pair left
the church, and then each usher escorted a brides
maid down the aisle. The BRIDES gown was different
from any ever in New-Iork The front was en-
tirely embroidered with design of orange blossoms
done in their natural colOrs 1t high at the
throat with standing collar. The breakfast in the
remodelled mansion Of the brides parents was
splendidly carried out. Baron and Baroness HalkeN
will sail for England on the City Of Paris simple
wedding that of Miss Helen Reade Hamersley TO
Charles Dickinson Stickney, jr.. at Grace Church on
Wednesday. The friends Of the pair received written
invitations to the ceremony, but relatives gonG
TO tie breakfast. The presence Of some salvation
Army people lent a certain novelty 10 this wedding,
the bride having taken warm interest IN their aborS
The last assembly ball at Delmonico's. Thursday
night, a brilliant and crowded one. No new
gowns were seen, bat the older women appeared in
their best jewels. spirited cotllon was danced,
Elisha Dyer Sd, leading with Mrs Ladenburg. some
pretty favors were given. 1t has not been decided
where the assemblies will be held next year. and there
may be a change OF bathrooms.
Tomorrow night will the last of the Patriarchs'
subscription balls for the season. MI McAster reports
an unusual demand for invitations The ball room is TO
be decorated extensively than for the earlier balls
Of the winter and there will be favors for the coon
which Mr. Howard will lead. The last Of the Tuesday
evening dances at Sherry's, the night of Shrove
Tuesday, will partke somewhat OF the nature of Mardi
Gras at least far the favors for the cotlon
concerned.
Mr. and Mrs Hewitt had another surprise in store
for their guests Tuesday night, the last of their
evening receptions, which have been agreeable
feature Of the winter. Under the direction of Dion
Boucicault. comedy entitled PettcOat Perfdy was
acted by Mrs II. L. Roosevelt Mrs Cooper Hewitt and
Miss Gertrude Gilbert. The comedy is one by Sir
Charles Young. but it rearranged by Mr. Bouci-
cault for the drawing room. Mrs Roosevelt acted
with much skill, did Miss Gilbert, who was
handsomely dressed. Mrs. Hewitt's impersonaton Of
the French maid was the hit OF the piece. she has
been studying all the winter with Mr.. BOucicault.
Before the comedy Miss Margaret Elliott sang, and
after the play there dancing and supper.
Matrimonial engagements have been announced
with frequency and good authority recently Others
have been rumored, but those beyond a doubt are,
Miss Charlotte Goodrdge TO George Edward Wyeth;
Miss Constance Shack to Archibald Oracle, and Miss
Mabel Curtis 10 Frederick Allen. That of Miss Curtis
and Mr.. Alien is the most recent and their wedding
will take place in early June. Miss Curtis is
daughter of J. w. Curtis, of Fast Fifty thrdst.
Notwithstanding reports 20 the contrary, the Knicher
booker Bowling Club will be continued during Lcnt.
The first meeting 10 be held in the Tennis
building, No. 212 West FortyGrst ST..
wednesday afternoon. February IS. The
rotroa e5Ses Of the Mrs. !. Muhlenberg
Bailey. Mrs. Austin Corbin. Mrs. Prescott Hall But
Ter, Mrs. Henry A. Coster, Mrs Bradley Martin,
Mrs. Frederick J. De Peyster, Mrs. Rowland Pell
Mrs. J. Hooker Hamersley, Mrs. c. OD. Isclin. Mrs
Elliott Roosevelt, Mrs. Byam X stevens and Mrs.
Orme Wilson. The managers are d. NJ. Cammann,
Bayard Clarke and Matthew A. Wilkes
a Manday Evening Badminton Club is being formed
by Mrs. PendletOn Rogers, Mrs. Robert Rutherford,
Mrs. Frederic Goodrdge, Mrs. II. A. v Post. Mrs
James Satterthwaitc, Mrs. Herman Clarke and Mrs.
Edward King. The meeting will be held in Nilsson
Hall. Herman Clarke Of No. 1O6 East Twenty NTH
st., is the treasurer.
Francis Korbay at the invitation of Mrs. J.
WaV1 Nrs
{. p. DAILY and others, will hold series of
causeries and talks vocal music Oh Tuesday even
mcs in Lent at the homes of the ladies mentioned
The first meeting Will he held at the house of Mrs
Roosevelt. No. 80 East Thirty -frst-st on Tuesday
evening, February 20. Mr. Korbay will give an
address on The History Of song" and Will have the
assistance Of his talented wife at the piano.
Stil another Lentcn diversion viii be the Theatre
Club organized by Mis- W. ID. Morgan, Mrs. Charles
Perkins and Mr. H. q. Chapman, all Of whom have
goung daughters in society. The club has fifty
members VINO viii be entertained at various houses
The first party viii be held Tuesday Of next week,
Madison square The theatrical attraction will be
the Kendals and after the play there Will be supper
al Mrs. Morgan's IN North washington square
Peter Marie VIII entertain the Thursday Evening
cla9 this week 1t is likely that Nj. Mari, viii
ClewS Will give a large dinner party.
Among the notable dinner parties OF the week were
Burden. II Is years since Mrs. Cutting has been
seen in society, and she is welcome acquisition to
sstlefihgs OF any kinu. among her guests on InGs'
day night were Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt
MR.. fsian stevens, Mr.: and Mrs Stnyvesant Iish'
J. y. Parker, Mr. and Mrs. W. &. Whitney and Mrs.
Paget. Mrs. Burdens dinner was on Thursday night
her guests Including Mrs William Aston. Mr.. and MS
buchanan winthrop. Colonel De Lanccy
kahe' Mr3. Henry Cews. Mr. and Mrs Adolf Laden
Mrs Brocl.holst Cutting Nrs Ivc's and Mr. and
Mrs.. LLOYD Bryce
Mr.; and Mrs. Kendall are TO receive much atten-
ton from people In society on sunday night of
next 1ieNt week Miss Nay Calender is to give them
Edward Cooper will entertain them in a similar man
ncl.
Departures from town are In order Yesterday
Mr< Arthur Pdget sailed the Servia taking her
little daughter, Leila PaPet who has been with Mrs
stevens for the last Two years. On Wednesday Mr.
and Mrs. Suyvcsant Fish started for Now Orleans with
a party Of friends, among whom were Mrs +. CrIocr