New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-01-26
THE WEEK IN SOCIETY.
DANCES, DINNERS AND LUNCHEONS-MRS.
ASTOR'S BALL

dov night was well calculated 10 put the Patriarchs
CHESTS in good and after unconsciousy keeping
time 10 the movements OF waltz and polka to which
The dolls move about, many who were in the boxes
were soon afterward tripping the measures to Ian
der's music at DelmonicO's. The ball was not SO
well attended as the first of the subscription. there
being an evident desire 10 up energy for Mrs
Astor's ball. Those who went over TO the lhpeo"E'
ball given in the Art Association rooms in BrookNh'
on Tuesday night speak in most glowing terms "
the hospitality of the brooklyn people. ana te pe'
full and tasteful decorations Of the ball ana supper
rooms. -. -,
Mrs Astor's ball was OF course, the event ="
the week and not in many years ia"
30 fine entertainment been gwen NV .
tions and general details were all tla' d t''"' =,
and lavish hand could direct. Inc ho"So We -0'
time Turned into a conservatory spring Mowers Pre-
dominated in the halls, while IN every
place orchids were hung and great russ nlio" ,
opa baskets lander's orchestra and the hungarian
band PLAYED throughout the night DahcihS at mr.,
was utterly impossible so great was inc crush" anu
the lancers had TO be given up as 'neie WIS iO""H "
room 10 90 through rs different figures. After sup
nor dancing was resumed with greater comfort ana
a spirited cotion was danced, Tom Howard leaulhH
with Mrs Coleman Drayton, daughter OF the hostess
Mrs Aston wore all her wacnihccnt diamonds, heE
costume being of lilac velvet and SATIN Mrs. PreSeou
Lawrence looked particularly we'll in princess dreNS
Of paIeblue silk with long train She wore handsome
Mrs Cornelius Nduucftll cnIcIdl"H NNNiVe"
admiration and were with gown of green tulle
ard satin Mrs StcvensS gown had train Of
amethyst brocaIe edged with sable, over an eabo1tcN
embroidered pcttcoat Of white satin. Mrs. stevens
wore some rare amethystS in antique setting brought
from India years ago. and tiara Of diamond stars
Mrs Willing. of Philadelphia in gray
wore superb gems as did also Mrs
Luther Kountzc. Mrs. Arthur Pagct was in silver
and gray brocade. wearing tiara Of diamonds ana
necklace of the
Dinners and lncheons were frequent throughout
tbe week. The most notable dinner was given by
Mrs Bradley Martin for Mr.. Astor. Her guests
numbered twenty four and they were seated at
table laden with antique silver and masses of PINK
roses at each ady's plate being huge bunch 81
these flowers. The Hungarian band played during
the dinner and for a little dancing aiterwaId Among
the guests were Mrs. Paan stevens Mr. ana MIS-
w. Watts sherman. Mr.. and Mrs. Luther kountze
Mr. and Mrs Nicholas Fish. Miss Bend, ward Nc
Auister. j. J. Astor. jr. Randolph Robinson. Mr. and
Mrs Frederic bronson. II. lie Grand cannon ana
Mr. and Mrs. W W. AStor.
The Long Island Hunting set turned out in fun force
for the wedding Of Miss Elizabeth Hall 10 STANLEY
ro-tfmer at Calvary Church on Monday afternoon
The Christmas greens SIN in place and the altar
WAS covered with fresh roses The bridegroom had
moi entirely recovered from his recent 3fnd was
obliged TO walk down the aisle with his bride with
the aid of a stout walking stick Miss Hall made an
exquisite picture and WAS heaminG with happiness
A pleasant reception followed at the home Of the
brides mother Nj. and Mis- Mortimer VIII soon
sail for Europe.
Trinity Chanel was crowded on Thursday with the
younc friends Of Miss Rita Hone and Archibald
Nackav most youthful pair. who looked scarcely
more than school children. The bridal procession
was unusually imposing with ten girls in attendance
on the bride and many usherS. 40 general rccep
ton followed only dinner at Sherys for the brdal
party and a few friends.
o1v 4Ip
Tnrnurc's engagement to Miss Lisa Harrison comes
that Of his cousin. Lawrence Turnure. r. 10 MISS
Romano stone. the daughter OF General Roy stone
For several seasons Miss stone has been well known
In society. Three years ago. at the WcddlhE oil 'llS
s;acer of Chicago. to Lord Arthur Butler IN London
Miss stone was a bridesmaid, and subsequently, wen'
through the London season, and was universally al
mired and spoken OF the beautiful American
Miss stone" she sailed for England yesterday with
her mother TO pass three months and on her return
the wedding will take place.
The first Of the carly dances arranged BY
Mrs Van Rensselaer, Cruger. Mrs. Luther kounze MIS-
Elliott Roosevelt Mrs. Adolphc Ladentur| Mrs. oI'er
Iseln, ,lr,. Robcr, Gocct, MIS-. William G. whitney
and Mis-. Bradley Martin took place al sherry I">t
night. The younger married element predohNia'cu
and "a the subscribers are identical Win uosc "l
the other set Of sherry comparison could
be made The guests assembled early and the cotll!o
res si Uit, NJ 9livor 1"eU TAG favors were
carlands Of flowers tied Win Ions HtcahcFS, bdll'
OF carnatlon pinks with ribbons to correspond III cOio
bonboncr:s IN the shape OF music rolls, GetelIc
cases and other trihc,. suppci wa, served DcioFe
midnight, after which all departed, proving thit an
early dance J., possibility IN Ne"-l OK. .,.,,
An agreeable entertainment was given last nlGht
by Mr. and Mrs We,tervelt at ther 92me III We,
Itethst for Mr. ana Mr. Sygr 3 the din
ngroom. and on this was acted me comedy me nay
Miss Kinney, Edward Falcs Coward. F. J.. Camp ana
J. F. Cook in the cast This was followed bEy a
recitation from Miss Amy Baker. Mrs. WeNtcTvelt J.
old
land when she Miss Folsom. o. bufalo. AHph=
the guest were the Rev Or, and Mrs. Morgan DlH
Inc Rev DR. and Mr.. }. Wesley Brown, Mr. and Mr.
Edward Il. Teil General sherman, Mis- raeinan ar nr
and MIR Taylor Pyne. Mr. and Mr. F. Eery i,en
DeaGed. Mr. F. p Knnicntt Dr. $ad Mr' M p'
Ientiholn Miss Furniss Herbert sati1rlGe Mr ama
Mrs. James K Oracle Mr. ana Mt rs. H. r, Worn
Whit. Mr.. and Mr. John u, Ko9rcN Rn,sovc
ard Mrs Julian r. paw Mr.. Hl2or Of london
Fvert Jansen Wendell cir Rodcrick Cameron, NJ ann
Mr.. W P. Ward Mr. and Ms tredc,''E v si' Ttc
johnson, Mrs. John Dale, Eusene Daie; 0ha, Ws
and Mrs. Edward King. Miss Mary Wadsworth, Of
Cicneseo: Mr. and Mrs Samuel Roosevelt, Mr. anu
and Mrs. Douglass Robinson Mr. ana Mr,.i NJ NJ
bridge Miller. Mr. and Mr. George : LfV,t' I,T ai
k a. iD,5rm Y1'c nn a9a M }doT ros'e
NJ Wcdnceday will hc . boon to tired danccrs who
suing week there viii be plenty OF dancing To
morrow night there will be the secord and last OF MT,
Shtpdfn> NHldl anu carries 'Il 49,
second Of Mr.. W W. Astnr's subscription dances al
sherry's for which elaborate prcparatlone are heg
made: Wednesday night l.. l.. NlnlhropN .suppc,
and dance. and on Friday the second q Mrs. tuW"iu
Kings informal and early dances. ON THURSDAY hght
Mrs A. = Hewitt will entertain the Thursday Evening
Club with an opcreta In French. sung by Amateurs
Cards are out for a dance at Shcrrys Oh fcbTI,tN
6, given by John II. Davis for his daughter, Ms
Flora Davis one Of the most favored dchutantes OF
this on the following night Mrs. Bradley
Martins cotillOn dinner viii he The great event.
On that occasion George II. Bend viii lead the
cotillOn.
D. stickney, IT., Of NewBedford, is set for February
AS ms acTi l, ocrur nn Tcir u rho no
wedding breakfast will be served in the house which
Mr.. and Mrs. stokes have been building for year
IL tln In rrLL a.. 10