Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-08
AT THE GAY PIER.
The Merry whirI of Society Mt NarraRan-

Corr-.rondenee Of The Evening Star.
NARRksASsEIT PIER. RI, August 6, 1891
The merry whirl of society at the Pier is max
ing the very air hum with gay excitement Sc
far the August season has been one unclouded
food of sunshine. This week the young people
who favor yachting have had gala times. as we
are having ideal weather for sailing bright,
sunshiny days. freshened with cool breezes
blowing over the sveet-smelling waters Dur
ing the week Mr. Paul Stevenson Of New York
treated a party of friends to a few days cruise
on his trim little yacht Thetis-
There could have been TO pleasanter evening
than last Friday for the opening subscription
dance at Sherrys. of which Mrs. ]. P. Robin
son of New York is chief patroness. 1t was
noted a. one of the most successful social gath
erirzs In the history Of the Pier. The decora-
tIons in oak leaves were on walls. climbing
balustrades and trailing in and out OF freplaces,
where ruby electriters cOunterfeited 1--we Goals;
In odd corners behind leafy screens cleaned
white and green electric lights. The most de-
hghtful music was furnished by the Royal Hun
garlan Band
Dancing commenced about $50 and contin-
ued until IL, when supper was served After
supper came the cotillon, led by MIR. William
Marrow Of Baltimore and Miss Helen Robinson
of New York. The favors consisted of hand
some penwpers and photograph holders
There bewildering array of elegant
toilets The matrons present were by no means
.'wall flowers" Mrs. j. p Robinson, who ap-
pears about five years older than her two
pretty daughters looked beautiful in a gown
Of black lace over black silk. with heavy jet
foGnees and diamond ornaments Mrs. K q.
Oun was regal in n stunning creation of silver
figured gsuze over black silk, with narrow
stripes Of gold passementerie- The young
Misses Robinson wore twin costumes of blue
erepe trimmed with blue net, with yellow
feathers in hair. Miss Barnes, not Of New
YORK. bus Chicago. looked superb in a master
creation of pale green silk and lace. Miss
Aadge Brown of Washington was becomingly
Rowned in weight yelling, waist of white silk.
with chiffon shoulder sleeves. Miss JOY
Lindsley was becomingly attired in a beautiful
creation of pink net and silk, base of skirt
caught up with roses and pink roses at corsaSe
The cotillon over at u clock.
One of the most prominent figures in Pier
society Is Mrs l. &. ODonnell, a beautiful
young widow of Baltimore. She is q decided
blonde and displays some Of the most fetching
gowns here this season. Mrs ODonyell
selects SOFT fluffy dress materials which cling to
her woll-rOunded figure and add grace to beauty
that would attract attention III any crowd She
Is the belle par excellence In her set and an idol
of the Pier.
party o. young people enjoyed a ride to
blackboard behind spirited four-in-hand.
Mrs Lindsey matronized the party.
The most fashionable rig at the Pier is driven
BY Mrs Edmund Davis of Providence. L. i. II
Is a low-bodled wsgonette. made of yellow rat
tan, with seat Of same IN rear for footman. and
the undergear Is a loud red. striped with white.
This stylish carriage Is drawn by n handsome
span VI white. spotted brown. cob ponies Mrs
Davis carries a combination whip and sunshade.
that Is. about eighteen inches from the butt of
.Naar, oh
mxzes it convenient for the lady TO protect her
complexion from the rays OF old Sol while taking
her daily drives.
AT THE CASINO.
The regular Wednesday evening hop at the
Casino this week drew out the largest crowd
this season. A glimpse into the ball room re-
veaied bewildering array of ravishingly
beautiful gowns. Standing in the doorway 1
perceived Miss Joy Ludsley at the head of the
hall hOlning court Sue was dressed in q simple
gown of white. which set off her decidedly
brunette complexion TO perfection. During
the may figures of dreamy waltz Mrs.
ODonnell hoated by as though on thin air. so
light and fantastic is her step. She wore
handsome dress of black lace over steel bro
eaced silk. high corsage aud high pulled
sleeves. Another queenly blonde and belle OF
last season from Baltimore made her first ap-
pesrance this season. She is Miss Rebecca
Williams and wore "A combination of crepe and
net of different shades OF blue. This week
numbers OF new faces haxe shown up, and are
known as the August arrivals. They helped
enliven SCENE.