New-York tribune., 1890-08-31
THE WEEK IN SOCIETY.
GAY TIMES AND FAVORABLE WEATHER AT
NEWPORT.

Newport has continued to pursue its uninterrupted
course of pleasure, and at no time has there been
greater rush than at present. The possibilities of the
season are great. Something has only to be sug-
gested TO be accomplished, and in one day 1t Is not
considered too great undertaking for hostess 10
give picnic, dinner and ball. Good weather, clear
skies and the full moon have added much to the
pleasures Of outdoor and indoor e though SUNDAY last
was rather chilly luncheons and dinners being given
with closed doors.
The week began with the second and last subscrp-
ton picnic at Ward McAliser farm. its arrangements
being precisely similar to the first one. but as there
postponement, every one asked came Inc
pavilion was decked with sheaves Of ripe Indian
corn, at whose base were piled green pumpkins ana
the crook knocked yellow squash. The buffet. on
which rested the culinary trumphs Of Newports
famous chefs famed with many spikes of the scarlet
gladiolus As at the Patriarchs ball sup2ers Mr.
McAlister had arranged the table of honor. where
sat Mrs. Paran Stevens. Mrs. Cornelius Nanderoht
and other matrons. All the coaches and breaks IN
the town were brought into requstlcn. their owners
driving out gay parties. and while many went 10
Bayside by train the majority drove hack To town.
Back from the picnic there was the usual AFTERNOON
drive and the preparations for many dinner parties
and for the ball which followed at "Beechwood
the villa of Mr.. and Mrs. william Astor THIS piace
was purchased years ago from the Barreda iah'i!
by Mr. Astor, and is one Of the most extensive aO
Newport. The grounds run from BellevueaVe. 10 '"c
sea- and scattered about the lawn were hundreds oi
fancy lamps giving appearance of wol deriui De,S
The already extensive piazzas were enlarged ior 'o
night and turned into dancing ana supper Io.', s,
giving for the dance long suite OF rooms ih0iuu,s
the great hail. dining-roo and the recehtiy ~1uou
ballroom all on the ocean side. This was the nist
ball given by Mrs. Astor at Newport. Inc lhVia'iohs
were not general though fully 200 guests sat down
to the supper. ~
A feature of the dance the opening quadr1lle
arranged by Mr. Foster, the dancers being MISS Chap
man, Miss Hope Goddard, Miss Bend, Miss Tooker
Miss Carley. Miss Adele Grant, Miss wilson MISS
willing Miss Hargous, Miss Post, H. lie Grand Cannon
n e.. Howard. A. Spring Rice, c. A. Baldwin, D. j.
AseS George Barclay, E. S. Taller A. ffzgefaIo
Hollis Hunnewell and Center Hitch ock The cotlion
following was led by Thomas Howard, who danced
with Mrs. Orme Wilson, tho youngest daughter OF
the hostess.
On Tuesday night one of the most lghtful and
complete parties OF the given by Miss Leay
at the Paul cottage in Milst. The evening began
with dinner for twenty eight at which were present
Mrs. Astor J. J. AstOr, f. L. winthrop, Mrs PalTn
stevens Miss willing. Miss Wetmore and Miss Cald
we'll The table set in the large diningroom and
was massed with American Beauty roses. The Paul
cottage is so small that there seemed no possibility
of giving dance IN it, but pavilion erected on the
grounds at the gave ample room for the dance
There must have been fortyve couples in the cotllon
The pavilion hung with plush curtains OF rich
handsome ball dresses by the matronS and maids
The ceiling was hung with festoons Of silver maple
from which cleaned many electric lights covered with
red gauZe, this color being much better for compeAohs
and toettes than pink or yellow. The trees on the
grounds hung with japanese lanterns, While ialr
lamps placed about the lawn gave wonderful per
spectve effect. In the opening quadrille Mrs Porter
wife of the portrait painter; Mrs. Ogden Mills Mrs
Padelforca Mrs. Rives. Mrs. Donnel swan, Mrs. Dea
con- Miss Carley Miss willing, Miss Post, of Paris :
Miss Maud JafTray and Miss Chapman were pre-
eminent Miss Adele Grant would have been included
in the number had she not started Ia the morning Tor
New-York TO sail shortly for England. Mr.. and Mrs
Cornelius Vanderbilt owing TO the death OF relative
of the former. were not present.
After the nights of dancing 1t was not to be eX-
peced that the Casino subscription ball would be the
brilliant success it was hoped. Mrs. Astor, whose
name was taken at her request from the list OF
patronesses, not present, neither was any mem
Der of her family Mrs. Paran Stevens, Mrs Cornelius
Vanderbilt, Mrs. Wetmorc, Mrs Sernochan and Ward Nc
AIllster were conspicuous by their absence. The
younger element which seems never 10 give way 10
fatigue out in force From the fact that TINS
hau given to raise for the Casino treasury
funds, the line is drawn closely as at
private balls and neither are the arrangements 50
lavish There was, however, cotlon with favors,
T. F. Cushing leading with Mrs d Hautevine
Even after three successive nights of dancing. the
ball given by Mr. and Mrs. George Peabody Wet
Thursday night signal Success 1t seems al
most impossible in Newport that any fete could
be more brilliant beautiful than another. but Mrs.
Wetmore's ball certainly the event Of the sum
mer, with everythg in its favor, especially mos,
perfect night. The 800 guests wandered about the
great of the house to still Others which, though
temporarily built looked lke permanent structures,
so complete every detail wealth OF Egyptian
foliage placed about the enclosed pla2zas, one
end of which as the full August moon shone on 1t
looked like vertable BIT Of the Nile region, for
there growing and blooming the famous might
lilies Of the land Of the Sphinx and tie Pha.aohs.
while them drooped massive palms and PUSHES.
The rapid serving OF the supper by iinard was a
surprise to the guests, for In wonderfully short time
fully equipped tables, shining with fine nnen silver
aud cut glass were brought In from somewhere and
placed On the piazzas under the palms and gay
lanterns. There were fully fifty tables Tho ball was
given for Miss Watts sherman, the nece Of the host
and hostess, with whom II. lie Grand Cannon led
the cotllon
Friday perforce was day Of rest and YESTERDAY
enc OF mild dissipation, the parade Of the Coaching
Club in the afternoon being the feature Of the day
Prescott Lawrence, A. Belmont jr, G. Wetmore,
J. J. Van Alen Frederic Bronson and others OF tle
Coaching Club were in i.ne with coaohoads Of hand
sou.ely dressed women The entire party enter
ta;ned at dinner by j. J. Van Alien, whose beautif,
house, Wakehurst was thrown open afterward for
music and dancing.
Ii would hardly necessary for any more
dancing at Newport. but there is escape for Mrs.
Robert Goelct and Mrs. W. Watts Sherman 10 have
balls, the one tomorrow night and the other Wednes-
day. Next IA turn Will be the entertainment OF Mr.
and Mrs. Joseph Chamberlain, lately arrived from
England and expected in Newport. Their fist
dinner Will be at ex secretary and Mrs. Whtneys.
Mrs. PaIan Stevens Will afteTHard give dinner for
them.
A handsome dinner was recently given at SheIrys,
Sarraeanseti Pier by A. LaHfear Norrie for his be-
trOthed, Miss Fannie BostwiCk. Twenty guests sat
down at a table In the round" room coriug for the
occasion from Newport, Southampton and other re
sorts Among the guests Miss C1ttcnet. Charles
Cottenet Miss Elose Stevenson, Miss Anderson, e. j.
Bulkeley, ir., and Il. T.. Stevenson The chapeIone
was Mrs A. L. Stevenson.
The season at Lcnox Will not begin until the middle
month nm thn ILL .Ll..