The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-05-11
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tics. country troics, and that undofned into.
est which is neither sentiment nor Irritation.
but which comes. nobody knows how. when
the young idle and attractive meet together %
enjoy themselves. Without 1t Il ballroom isn
desert dinner parties unmitigated boros. AMI
country life almost uncomfortable. II Is unne.
cssarY to sny that no place is more favorab,
to its growth and expansion than tho outsld,
of coach or II days Journey 10y rail.
The sun consented to shine 70. tho last of tn,
Clarcmont tens on Thursday, but tho north.
west wind blew cold, and there was 10 oppor.
tunity for gauzy gowns or Big shade lats In.
deed. many of the bellies glanced timO-ously NJ
mirrors as they passed them. For thty rococ-
nized In tho faces Of their companbns tho
possibility OF blue checks and rcd noss. Mrs
Whitney and Mrs. Cleveland who drive out
together in Mrs. Whitney's trap, and were both
well protected by dark and serviceatlo cos.
tunes, had, however. no such fears to disturb
their euuanimity. as the bright color hid dis
tributed itself most becomngly and they both
looked remarkably well. Thoro was bit ono
four-in-h hand out. and that was driven ~ Mr.
Perry Belmont, with Mr.. and Mrs amos
Waterbury and Mr.. and Mrs Howard Mott
Potter on its ton. Mrs. George De Fores and
Miss Sallie Hargous, Miss Flora Davis andNIlss
Letter Mrs. Clarence Cary. Mrs. Georee /.
Rives and Mrs Stuyvesant Fish were among
those who assisted ut the tea tables. and did
their part toward making tho last meeting
pleasant one Many wishes have been ex.
pressed for an addition to tho series of tfese
charming entertainments but the patroneses
are OF the opinion thnt tho season Is too ar
| advanced. and that, any way. there is not tine
| enough to make tho necessary arrangements.
The wedding of Miss Jane Potter and Mr.
Charles Rowland Russell filed St Georgia
Church to its utmost capacity on Thursday
afternoon with an assemblage which included
all that is most ancient and honorable In New
! York society, but from which large numbe
Of those who are commonly known as tn,
smart set" were noticeably absent. On tbs
bridegroom's side OF tho middle aisle were COZ
lected Howlands. Russells, Hunts, Homes. and
Chaunceys. while opposite to them the Potter
| clan were out in force, of all ages and degrees
! OF beauty and attractiveness. and all appRr
| emily with vivid appreciation OF each otherJ
| charms and agreeabitY. Mrs. Kennedy Toe,
Mrs. Clarence Cary. Mrs. Howard Mott Potter.
and Mrs. Winthrop Cowdin were among the
| fairest specimens of the present generation,
whilo brothers, cousins, and uncles testified to
the polish and elegance OF the one preceding lt.
| The young bride was very fair to see and.
unlike many brides Of the present day. seemed
| to be more occupied with the solemnity OF the
occasion than with the fit OF her gown or the
rustic OF her train. With the eight pretty
bridesmaids, all most picturesquely costumed.
the bridal party was quite an ideal one, al
though 1t seemed better suited to q quiet couns
try church than to tho GOODNESS and Formally
Of a sacred edilce in town. Among the cons
gregation we're Mrs. Butler Duncan who re-.
turned from Europe In the I'm bria, and received
many words of welcome from passing friendsin
the aisle; Mrs John Hone, formerly Miss Maria
Cadwalader. Miss Amy Townsend and her ex-
tromely pretty niece, Miss Bend: Mrs. Nicholas
Fish and Miss Fish, and Mrs. Hamilton Fish
kcan. A Still moro interesting segment OF the
gay circle were seated in pews reserved for
them. and were members Of the working girls
clubs. In whose welfare the daughters OF
Bishop Potter have shown such warm and
active interest. Entertainments with music
and refreshments were provided in the even
ing at several OF the clubs by the ladies in
charge in honor Of Miss Potters marriage.
The other entertainments OF the week have
been generally small affairs. dinners at Mrs,
Cooper's. Mrs. Fred Vanderbilts. and Mrs. Van
RENSSELAER, CruGor's. n coaching party given
by Mr.. Woodbury. Kane and an informal mu.
steal following a luncheon at Mrs Eredero
Nanderbts. when Mr.. Ferrer and the Misses
Ferrcr discoursed very sweet music on gurar.
violin. and mandolin This little band have
been playing q great deal at private houses in
Washington during the winter, and will shot
ly sail for Europe, taking with them letters
from Nine. de BarrGda to the Duchess OF MAJ.
chester. which they hope will give them tie
opportunity Of appearing in Lon don drawinR
rooms this season.
The large fleet OF transatlantic steamers that
sailed away yesterday took in them many we'll.
known people. among whom were Mr.. and Mira
Cornelius Vanderbilt and their children, the
Misses Potter and Mr.. Alonzo Potter, Mira
Letter and the Misses Letter. Mrs. John Davis Of
Washington. Mr. and Mrs. Scrymser and Miss
Lydia Emmett. On Wednesday Mr.. and Mrs,
Whitney and Mrs. Randolph will depart as will
also Mr. and Mrs. Wickllffe Yulee.
farewell dinner to Mrs. Randolph was
given by Mrs. William p. Douglas on Thursday
evening. at which ladies only were present
That 1t was quite as Jolly and great DIAL moro
free and easy than If each lady had haG her at
tendant cavalier was generally Connected. al.
though 1t is doubtful whether any OF tie fair
danes would have the experiment repe.ted.
Juno weddings are not likely to be numerous
this year. The marriage OF Miss Alice Rath.
bono and Mr.. Archibald Murray Is annunced
for the fourth day OF tho month Of rosea,
Bishop Doane is expected to offlciate. aid tho
marriage will probably be celebrated u tina
at Albany.
Yesterday the interests OF tho fashioable
world centred at Meadowbrook, whore tn first
meeting OF the American Pony Racing lsso-
stead circle invited as many guests O hls
house could hold, to luncheon. and q arRo
number to stay over Sunday for dinnerand
Tor Mrs. Ladenburgs dance last evening. witch
was as brilliant In everything but the VIE
81 the rooms as Sherry or a Delmonico all,
Among others who went down were Mrs. Pean
Stevens. MIR. and Mrs. Van RENSSELAER, Cruer.
MIR, and Mrs. Lloyd Bryce, MIR. and Mrs. Harry
sloane. Mr. and Mrs. James Waterbury, Mss
Baron Eckhardstein, Mr.. Furmn.
Alr. Center Hitchcock. and MIR. Perry Belmot.
Tuxedo Park Is Just now In tho perfectonoH
rs springtime beauty. and tho club housds
llled with visitors every Saturday night. IN.
and Mrs. ARtor, Mr.. and Mrs. Walker Breeze
smith. MIR. and Mrs. Alfred Seton. Jr. an
Tho Grenvile Kanes are there for the season.
The two concerts for which tho famousl~
lies orchestra has been rehearsing for maW
weeks, will take place ON Tuesday and We.
lesday next On Tuesday evening the PEI