New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-09-07
THE WEEK IN SOCIETY.
WEARY OF BRILLIANT ENTERTAINMENTS.

End after such continual rush is not to be wondered
It that tho bellies looked tagged out at the dances
" the last few nishts What more could be expected
1ter such series Of luncheons. dinners moonlight
soachtng parties and balls. with tennis and polo
mstohes to watchi Even with Mrs. Goelets ball In
prospect, Monday morning saw considerable exodus
u tht gay crowd, most Of whom had been paying .
round Of visits to tho villa ocour Ono OF those
70 70 was Mrs. s. v. 3. Cruger. who Is finding herself
famous through the success Of her novel, "A Diplo
mats Diary Few society women find time for
literary work, and with al tho duties Of her fashion
able Mfs Mrs. Cruger occupies much of her time to
her own personal advantage, giving much pleasure to
her friends. She begins the study Of new language
each winter Mrs. Cruger is Grandniece. on her
mothers side. Of Washington Irving
Mr.. Goelets dance on Monday night went on with
considerable vim. Three nights Of abstinence from
balls bad given renewed energy to some while others
found hard to regain the freshness displayed at the
start OF tho season. 1t was noticed that
some handsome jewels worn, among them
several diamond crowns, Of Q design quite new. Such
additions 10 the jewel casket possessed by Mrs.
W. X. Vanderbilt, Mrs Ogden Mills and Mrs. Prescott
Lawrence. They differ materially from the tiaras
somewhat In vogue for some ycars. In some cases
these crowns composed entirely Of diamonds but
Mrs. Mills introduces colored stones In hers. These
ornaments form we'll necklaces. stomachers and
corssgo ornaments. Mrs. ". Seward Webb brought
one homo from Europe which Is said to have cost
100000
Tho ball gtven BY Mr. and Mrs. W. Watts Sherman
on Wednesday night to introduce their daughter in
society was the first comingout party OF the season.
and virtually the windup. for whatever follows Is TO
DO Of less pretentious SORT there having been quite
enough balls for seasol. Anticipating TINS
festure Mr. Sherman added to his house during the
winter handsome ballroom. which was used for
dance the nrst time on Wednesday night. Tho pre-
vailng tones OF decoration white and gold. tho
ceiling bcns Of azure tint In contrast to these
tones garands Of gaycolored flowers and ribbons wero
hung about tho room. while the windows were massed
with bright red peoples, the fireplace and mantel |ith
gloxinis, slamandia and caadium. The ballroom is
at tho end OF a suite formed BY the hall and library
This further continued by banquet hall erected
for tho evening. seating Of supper 900 guests 1t was
not dicut to imagine from the surroundings that one
he'd stepped into barOnal hall Of the middle ages In
deed it was said that Dir shermans builder had fol-
lowed closely the designs OF an architect who built
many Of the old English countryseats. Rafters.
trusses and timbcrs. cleverly stained so as to
resemble well seasoned oak. From the walls and
beams hung boughs Of oak and pine and garlands Of
laurel. Antique swinging lamps gave light to the
scene.
The great innovation OF Mrs. sherman ball was tho
elimination Of the cOton. dancing being general IL
was something Of a struggle 10 give 1t up but Mrs.
sherman will doubtless find many followers and her
courage in dispensing with what so many cansdcr an
absolute necessity was most commendabe. The alb
scnce Of the coti!lon will make early hours possible
and entertaining less Of "a burden.
The tennis tournament was finished on Wednesday
an enthusiastic gathering appaudng the victorious
Campbell. who bore his honorS with becoming modrstS
The l,xu at the Casino presented charming sight
that dav the space about the courts being fel with
Handsomely dressed women, among whom were Mrs
Prescott Lawrence, Mrs Cooper Hewitt. Mrs Marshall
Roberts Mrs Robert Goclet. Miss Wilson. Miss Wiling
Ms, Er.ce. Mr. Stnyvc>ant Fish. Miss Fannie Taller
Mss Caric-. Mrs. Athcron Blight. Mrs E"liih'
Morse Ms IIarcous and Mrs. De Forest The scene
fairly riva,lcd the famous gathering at Lords IN
ondon where great cricket and tennis ma''hes arc
played.
The p-e-cnce Of distinguished strangers at Newport
Will lend rot a little trancy to the qniccr gather
ines which VIII tc # c"n>ta", occurrence Ms
William Waldorf As.or has H. her guest, MI ana MIS-.
Henry White Of tho American Legation al LONDON
and Nine. dc wcscrtcrc OF the Dutch Legation al
Eo,nc. Ex>cc-ctry and Mrs. Whitney are entertain
Ing Miss Chamberlain and Austin Ch;mpcTidiu'
daughter and Of Joseph Chamberlain "'n -
!oly expected with his American WIFE, Formerly MISC
Cnticott Many dinners will lie given for these people
The prominent Summer rc-:dcnt, Of Newport have
ssn,rd petition TO the Mayor and cOnncilmen OF
;hat place ASKING that bride path be constructor
al,n. the ocean drive. Doubles Their pu'ioh VIII
be granted and ly another wear rhlng Will DC n'''"c
general The ,titi"n bear" the name, o. all VINO nave
summer ho:ac> their 49,,
Ecurv
nony race at Aluidncck Park. Tnrnouts OF every
ocscrn,on wore put to use. aud there were no less
than 4.n coaches each with jolly party. Among the
riders were royha.i Kccrc. Edwin C. Potter, j. Clhoh
smith and W. X. Thorn.
There j, 10 triih whatever in the announcement OF
H. IL Grand Cannon's engagement to a very prcU!
New York girl. The engagement. quite recently an
nounccd Of Miss Garner. formerly OF New-fork 10
Sir william Go?donCnming also meets deh'a''
Eu,ybolics seem 10 have been concerning themselves
wit, tho affairs Of yonng people this summer 10
greater extent than usual
Thc,,, is considerable talk abOut the forthcoming
boo. OF Ward McAllster. especially at Newport. IL
1, known that Sir. McAlllster desires 10 have III
IN book the portraits OF prominent women OF New
Yoy, society," Mrs. Aston asked, but refused 70
have her likeness appear. 1t Is said that MIS- fihos
Roosevelt and Mrs. bradley Martin have consented
Mr. McAliister's own likeness will also be used
Tho shifting scene Of society moved
southampton last Saturday. when Mr. ana Mrs'
Albert stevens, tic latter formerly Miss May
,,Av ..ve luncheon 10 the members Of the
Ea,ox County liant, Of Orange. y. }. AHcr The
luncheon there was nun with the hounds. j. a.
Stewart, IT., Miss Metcaf Henry Page. John Chris'o-
phcr Wimcrding, tr John Farr. W. W. Tucker Chaies
Pnzer r. and John Hildreth. OF the Essex County
Hunt. being mounted. The finish was at DR.. rhomass
lawn, which presented pretty sight with handsome
women md men In pink coats The Newport HOUNDS
Will shortly be taken 10 Lenox by ". II. Hunter.
TIE Lenox season will be In full swing. and the
addition Of the hunt will lend great attraction. Inc
tennis tournament will begin september 10. AS
Campbell the champion. 1, included among the con
te,rans the game Will be watched with great inter.
est Mr. and Mrs. ". ID. Sloane are expected at tncr
SSnntry place BY the middle Of 'hi, month They
win receive warm welcome. their coming being Iulto
unexpected With the subscription assemblies .
dances At country houses and musical mornings there
is every reason 10 look for gay time Many VIII
go from Newport. 49, ., <..., ain
Mrs Hayward Cutting and Miss Annie Cutting VIII
return from Europe In November Miss Cu.tngs
Wedding 10 Baron Verier will probably take place IN
town some time In December 4. ,.,,.
Frederick Thompson whose cngagemcnt 10 MISS s
Schreiner was announced weeks IS soon eH-
pected at Newport, where he Will visit Ward NC
Anstee.
NJ. end Mrs. Frederick G. Rogers will hold re-
cep7on ct their home In West Eighty NTH ST. IN ceie-
bration OF the twenty nth anniversary OF their mar
rzge, on September 20.
Teachers. stenoeraphers typewrIters. coacimcn wait
ard md n Sh1rf oU