New-York tribune., 1891-05-10
THE WEEK IN SOCIETY.
INTEREST IN PONY RACES-A DANCE FOR
MARRIED PEOPLE


Weddings In May are not looked upon with so much
favor as pony races There has been no wedding in
town In the last week to comment upon. The only one
OF note, like the taking place In the country
Hampstead for the last two Saturdays has been the
scene OF much social activity, the grounds on Hemp
stead Farm, where the racecourse was marked out,
being crowded with gay coaching parties. and other
vehicles with pretensions TO style well filled with hand
somely dressed women. The entire racing colony
went out from town and every one who had house
within easy driving distance Of the racecourse had IL
filed with gay party of Young people. whose visits
extended Sunday.
pretty country wedding at Great Neck on Wednes
day attracted number Of people from New YORK, VINO
went out in special attached to the O'Clock train
from Long Island City. The wedding that OF Miss
Faith walcott, daughter OF Alfred f. Walcott, to I'd
ward Morgan, jr., taking place In All saints
Church. the handsome structure being filed 10 the
doors With tho friends OF the young people. Ihe
early part OF the day not promising but the sun
came out in time to the doubts of the superst
tous as to the future happiness Of the pair about to
wed The bride a tall and slender blonde with golden
har was dressed in white corded silk made In princess
STYLE In the point lace the cOrsage was worn
beautiful crescent OF diamonds, the bridegrooms gift
The bridesmaids Miss Edith Morgan and Mss FANNIE
Morgan waIcott, wore white satin-stnped silk COM
5ined with blue chiffon Frederick Cary was the best
man and the ushers Matthew Morgan, cousin OF
the bridegroom, and Morgan Wacott, brother Of the
bride They received souvenirs scarfpins OF pearls
and diamonds The Rev. Louis de Cormis, rector OF
the church. ofciated A wedding breakfast fol
lowed at the home Of the BRIDES sunt, Mrs.
Charles Morgan, which is oaled q "Catands Grange"
Some OF the guests were Mrs. W. d. Morgan, the
Misses Morgan, Mrs. 1. L. Ludlow, Mr.. and Mrs.
Matthew Morgan Mr.. and Mrs. A. Belmont. jr,
Valentine G. Hail. Mrs Edward Winslow and Miss
Merritt The couple sailed on Thursday by the steam
ship Normanna. The bridegroom is brother of Mrs.
August Belmont, jr
The elements were not so favorable TO tie Claremont
tea on Thursday In the the previous week. Heavy
wraps and long coats absolutely necessary, and
more sombre gowns were worn, somewhat detracting
from the briancy of the scene There were present
at the restaurant and tine lawn about
300 people who figure in the promi
nent incidents Of society. There three coaches
driven by +. X sturgis, j. Clinch Smith and c. F.
Havemeyer On Mr.. Sturgs's coach were Mrs. sturgis
and Mr.. and Mrs George L. Rives Mr.. Smith had as
his guests Mrs s.V. r. cruger. in brown velvet, who
sat on the box seat, and Mr.. and Mrs Frank Webb.
Mrs. Havemeyer was on her husbands coach as wero
also Mr. and Mrs J. F. D. Lanier and Miss Havemeycr
Paul Gilbert Thebaud drove the only spike team, hav-
ing as his guests Mrs Thebaud, Miss Lily Day Camp
bell and Townsend McKeever. Miss Flora Davis and
Miss Anne Cameron arrived in victoria, the former In
singular costume of brickdust cloth combined with
steel-colored silk brOcaded with sprlgs Of flowers
Miss Cameron wore a gown of dark-bue cloth. Sir
ROderic and Miss Cameron arrived late In their Eng
lish landau Mr.. and Mrs. II. H. Ward were In their
Sedan victoria. one Of the latest styles, and Mrs
Stuyvesant Fish in one OF similar design. Inc
last of the teas will be held on the Thursday coming
Mrs Henry Burnetts dance for married people on
Thursday night came a welcome surprise at thlS
time when dancing seems much thing Of the past
There were few exceptions to the rule and, save scmc
dancing men and three four girls. all were married
The debutante and ,osebud element was ignored The
hostesss cousin. Lee Taller led the coton for whlcn
there were handsome favOrs, including Japanese thes
baskets of fresh flowers, musical instruments and RIB
bons. Among the guests were Mr. snd Mrs Miles
standsh Mr. and Ms W. II. OsgOod. Mr.. and Mrs.
S. v r. C,uger Mr. and Mrs. f. Il. Merritt, Mrs Dun
lap Hopkins Mr. and Mrs William Taier, Miss Watson,
OF Wescheser: Miss PomerOy, Miss julia Van Duzer,
Mr. and Mrs. r. H. Ward. Clinton Stuart and J. Clinton
Spence Mrs. Ii. Rutbvel Tratt assisted to receive.
General and Mrs. Burnett will start for their
farm in Ohio.
The engagement was announced on Wednesday of
Miss Mabel Marquand daughter Of Henry G.. Mar
quand, to Henry Galbrah Ward, of Philadelphia ana
New-Yoek The wedding day Is not yet named.
The company of Americans presented at the Queens
Drawing Room 10 London on Wednesday was rather
KoSn and Miss Ii8 sna Of Chicago Xoer
was Miss Edith Grant second daughter OF i MLs. beach
Grant who viii 60 out in 10 London society this season.
Mrs John sherwood is in Chicago where on Tuesday
6oase Gs oeSf" S Mrs ecTse L. DnaP her Ig piper
American Girls Marry Abroad. Among her pat
Fongsse present were Mrs FrsnGn M. NeV2s9 N Ms
Cor1nick, Mrs Potter Palmer, Mrs George s. Wiletts
r B. HS nSwd T Ma% M GeoFs AoI M Ea
dinners and luncheOns are to be given In Mrs. sher
Mr.. and Mrs Edward E. Huber have sent out cards
Announcing the marriage Of their sister Miss Adelaide
Giles to George Edward Wood. on Monday May 4, at
Mrs. Lawrence Tunure, with her daughters, the
Misses Tunurc, will sail for Europe few DAYS after
They will remain for awhile in London and then go
cards are ont for the wedding Of Miss Mary D.
BROOKS 10 Charles Armstrong at 81. Darthoomew's IS
Church on Thursday, May IA reception will follow at
the home Of the brides father Charles Brooks. No. 3S
East Fify-sxth ST.
Mrs Austin cOrbi9 gave lSpsheCn for ladies on
peOpies and appleblossOms The guests were Mrs. j.
Fred Pierson. Mrs. Bruce Ismay. Mrs Jordan h. Mott
Mrs George Kidd Mrs. sidney o DOn RPley h Mrs; Mrs:
Virginia Coudert Miss PoDieroy and Miss Ruth Law
renee. Mrs. and Miss Corbin Will not 90 abroad tins
The Rev. Charles H. Dodd minister of the BAPTIST
Church Mount Vernon gave reception 10 ms Irsas Trdo
aa5sed nF 17i NTH p7FS5i tropical rS plants VEs
and after the social merclanees supper was served
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and Mrs. Quincy Hollstcr Lieutenant Henry L.
RhOades Of the Navy and Mrs Rh1ades NJ Mr and , Mri
Hiram L. Roberts. Mr. and Mrs a. W. Mulgan, Mr.
and %ob Mrs. M Henry W. W. Clark Mr. and MT M oFe, sSs MRS 6
Frank Taylor Mr.; and Mrs Bliss Mr. ana Mrs; Fred red
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Mrs. John B. ROdley and Mrs. Ramsey.
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