New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-12-07
TIE WEEK IN SOCIETY.
A LIST OF DEBUTANTFS- THE SEASON OF
DINING OFT

winter weather docs not seem 10 reard the progress
OF roSebndS In society. who flourish In spite OF
the nipping blasts but like the choicest Of natures
flowers they have becn appearing under circumstances
which VIII removs them from the Inconvenience OF
changcable atmosphere. Mon and women in society
have all the week been paying visits Of inspection, and
have passed most favorable comments on now
ddaes for favor, whose names will henccforth help
to swell the fashionable lists which have for the last
twelve months presented little change. with now and
then the addition of visiting foreigner two Miss
Bessie Deaiieh. Miss Mabel Gerry. Miss Floronce
Wcservet Miss Juliana Cutting, Miss Julia Graham,
Miss Catharinc Cameron Miss Anne Cameron, Miss
BeatriX Jones. Miss Stuyvesant and others have
within few days been graduated from that dancing
class period Of society which IS supposed 10 ut them for
the important duties of the world. and without
doubt they will figure at the important balls of the
soon TO begin.
Tomorrow night the first grand ball Of the winter
the patTiarchs', will hold its reunion, as in years
past at DclmonicO's, but with the attraction Of a
brand new ball ROOM ornate - exceed anything
Of the kind in this city and doubtless this country
For the first time in many years il will be found mn
necessary 10 call In the aid OF the decorator and save
for few palms or flowers. which always welcome.
the rooms will be untouched. The cOtillon Of TO-
morrow night will be led by IL. Ls Grand Cannon.
The list Of subscribers for these dances present, two
new names, those OF William {. Whitney and ". Watts
sherman, who received places In the list OH the with
drawal OF James q. X. Ducr and Frederick stevens.
The recent death Of August Belmont leaves vacancy
which will not be filled at present. There IS always
waiting list for the Pararchs for the most popular
clubs y
one Of the features Of The week was the golden
wedding anniversary Of Mr.. and Mrs. Cyrus W Field.
which had something OF more than local significance.
as kilograms Of cOngratulation came 10 them from
nearly every part OF tile civilized world.
The celebration Of half century Il welded
life Is unusual enough but what in this vns
worthy Of great comment was the presence of Mr..
felds three brothers. Justice stephen g. Field. David
Dudley Field and the Rev. Henry VI. Field. all Of whom
had witnessed the marriage Of their brother 10 Miss
Mary Bryan stone their father. the Rev. Dr. David
Dudley Field. performing the ceremony. Beautiful
gifts Of wrought and jewcllcd gold sent to this
aged pair. who still seem hale and hearty.
The season Of dining ont IN with the be
ginning Of the opera Mrs. Aston has already begun
her Estate dinners, which Will be of frequent
renee. until Ash Wednesday. which comes early Ia
the winter aS to make it safe 10 predict rushing
season. Her dinner on Thursday night for
married people. and her next will be mainly
for roscbudS. Mrs Il. r. Wilson entertained
a large party on the same night as did also Mrs
Alfred Young Mr.. Paran stevens has begun her
sunday dinners. and Mr.. oliver Hartman Mr., George
Rives, Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt Mr.. IIudc Beehman.
Mrs. George Scott and Mrs. Parish will all within tho
next ton DAYS give large dinners Mrs. V0nderblts I,
on December Is as Is also Mrs. Bcckmar,.
wedding OF interest 10 New Workers took place
in Philadelphia Thursday The contracting parties
Edward Talc, Coward. Of this city, and Miss
Mabel Rhgway. OF Philadc phia The ceremony
performed BY the Rev. Dr. Lcvcrctt bradley. the
rector Of 81. Luke, Church where tho wedding took
place. Tie Rev. Dr. Thomas Gallaudct. Of New York
assisted. Mr.. Cowarcs best man and several Of tho
ushcrs from Nca York The bridesmaids, six
In number. were all from the Quaker city. Mr. and
Mr. Coward viii live in New-Yorl, having taken an
apartment IN >outh Washington squar,.
There viii bc two weddings 81 note in New York
this week. both coming Tuesday. At O'Clock
Mis-, III Ierega and Frederick Frankand will be
married at the Church Of the Incarnation. and ono
hour later AT Grace Church Mis- Margaret schicfcun
Will become Mr.. Henry Gran Trevor. Mi ~
zeFesa, wedding d,,- j, said 20 De- Of ~" most
beautiful ever brought 70 Hcw Yo9i, 1t ha, been
made after old Venetian painting The material
Is Of white SATIN embroidered In elaborate design with
pearls, silver and f'iuc.t)uc-. while the long court
train TO be borne by two pages is Of whit" velvet
edged with white foN f.r. Her bridesmaids Will also
wear gown, Of venetian design
Invitation, were sent ont early IN tho veek /,
T. Join set II small dances 10 BE- held !
AT Dclmonic0'5 OIL December - and Janu |
ary 20. These danccs being organized by Mrs
Asor Mr.. Groclhol-t Cuttmg. Mrs. Luih"r KonntTe |
Mr.. Adolf Iadcuhurg and Mn. ". & whitney. Tho |
Intention b, 10 keep Tine number 81 -Ii,cribers small
served IN the restaurant. at most Of the Dcmonlco
balls. bat u suite OF room. opening ONT Of the ball
room. II f. not 10" intention 81 those who are |
getting mp these dance 10 have them last later than
O'Clock. The subscription for the two Is $40 70,
each individual. and those asked Ia subscribe
que,ted To send chcrh, = Mr,. Whitney, No. West
ilfty ~eveuth.,t before December 10
Mr., Forlc, Leith who Ia, Tor the last two L1s,rs
given large evening reception, such d, arc m vogue
In London, ha- sent oar card, for Dee emhcr
-. Mr.. Lciih VIII probably give bah FOR hcg
laughter early IN January. Mr.. lame, ". Gerard.
II GrimrIry PGh. ht, card, ont Dr an afternoon
# music for which -hc l.i- asked only a, many a.
IAN BE- comfortably -cicd in her drawing rooni- thus
naurlns her guc-t- comfort and the possibility Of
.,teniug 10 good music.
Mr.. W. {. whitney about to begin ,rrc, u
saturday evening receptions. with music her
u Fifty seventh t.
News Of an engagement VIZ sent from PAR, by
able early in the weck The Young people who
ent the news Ms Lz1e La Montague. daughter
II Ausustc la Montague and Frank Key rcnd.ton.
whose father durns tn" last poLtical Admins,
ration United state Minister T. Berlin Mr. lendlc
on, first wife Mi, Marie. Of New York Miss
Montague with her mother and sister. passed the
ummcr at Newport three year, ago. and the snbsc
luent winter Sew York. both she and her sister
ccciviug much attention.
The hct thot William Waldorf Aston Ina, taken
.ansdowuc House for a term If year, has given rise
o the IN certain social circle, that he Will re
,ace Mr.. Lincoln a. United states Minister - the
curt Of Il. James. Tll, subject has been talked Of
u society for week. bat there j, not the slightest
ouHdation for any rumor Of the kind. Mr. Aston
intend. 10 remain abroad uutl the completion OF hs
cw house.
Mr.. Maturn Livingston la, recently opened her
cw mouse IA Eat SiAlJ nnth IL, near Mat OF her
auehtci Mrs, ogden Mlh. and will give numerou,
inner parIc, this winter.
Mr.. Alfred lounss gave hand -omc dinner party
n Thursday night. Ih" table decorated with
dricgscd ouy-aLthcmums. among IA" guests were |
IT.. aud Mrs.. NysonS ID. ana Nj, Woodbury.. Mr. ! {
nd Mr.. f.. Ely -GOtdaIG. Mr.. and Mrs. Reginald H.
ard Elisha Dyer. ul.d, M.. and Mr,. Jonn Alex
udc, 5ir ana Mr. j. H. Ec"hman, Mr. and Mr.
ulc, Montanl. M,a fnrni-, ami Frederick Irclng ,
urscH.
The Duke and Duchess & Marlborough will sail for
nBland by the lcut0lc on wednesday next Last night
lcy ducd with Mr. and Mr.. townsend Burden, and
night they Will b. the nests Of Mis-, Paran stevens
whose house they Away, dine sunday when In "
Dwu. on TUc,day the Duclc,, viii pour for D
H., Lcsry a ale 10 be held al sherry u, 6
Admiral Bancroft blrBrGi gave a reception to the -
nccrs Of the brazilian squadron on board the nag
hip Philadelphia on Friday afternoon. The Marine u
al cd he. :.