New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-12
THE WEEK IN SOCIETY.

ing done In town, and Notwithstanding the a-reeaue
weather such places Delmonco's and the MADISON
square Garden were comparatively deserted by people
Of fashion. Last Wednesday night despite the rain
Storm there was number Of wellknown persons IN
the Garden Among them were Mr.. AID Mrs. Charles
HillhOuse, Eugene Kelly, IT,, William Wall Chaplh'
Elisha Dyer. IT,, and Thomas Howard summer lie
has begun al the watering places but nowhere IS there
larger thrOng Of the cav yorld than at newport
where the population has increased wonderfully since
the arrival Of the steamers La Gascogne and Malesuc
both Of which brought many additions TO the cottage
colony. intending Ms. Paran stevens, Mrs. James l.
Gilbert Miss Gilbert Mr. and Mrs. ogden Goeet, Mrs.
whtelaw Reid and her father D. Q. Mills The dis
sipaOn which followed the Fourth Of July festivities
was the first Casino dance on Monday. IL was muoh
more Of a success than was expected, though Oh
course, the pretty white and gold theatre was
by no means crowded as Il certainly VIII
be later N the There considerable dancing
with no small show Of enthusiasm. Mrs. BIaIche
Cruger, in an elaborate toilette and wearing some
handsome diamonds: Miss whctmore in light
chiffon Mrs Sidney T swan the Misses stevens MIS-
Lansing Zabrske. Miss Magill Mrs. To0ker James 10
Kcracchan. Richard T. Wilson, IT,, c. A. BALDWIN,
J. Low Hartman Edward Bulhley, jr, Richard Potter
Victor Sorchon. Julien !. Davies and J. D. BALDWIN
were among thosa present in the evening. on IuesuN
Mt. Havemeyer drove a large party Of young people
over TO jamestown on his four-in-hand. where they
passed pleasant day. Several dinner parties were
given IN the evening. the most elaborate taking
place in the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. William Watts
sherman. in vict0ria-ave Yrs. John ! Wysong
CAV, a luncheon for women on Wednesday afternoon
In the evening Mrs C. d. Jones, Mrs John stewart IT,,
and Mrs Lorillard entertained at dinner.
4 number Of entertainments have been arranged
for the month Of August. one Of the most elaborate
Of the number Will be tn, ball which viii be given
bv Mrs I. Townsend Burden on Monday, August l..
Mrs Burden has also decided to give a lawn party on
August B. for which elaborate preparations are being
made II IS not unlikely that Mrs. Ast1r who -
established at BeechwO0d will give a dance after
the arrival OF Mr. and Mrs. John Jacob Astor from
EurTe. Mrs. Aston has had as her guests Mr. ana
Ms. Orme Wilson, who have decided to pass the
season at New London. Mrs William C. whitney, Mrs.
Theodore Havcmcyer and Mrs. samuel F Bargeg
are spoken Of as being among those who have elected
to give brilliant entertainments next month. Mr.. and
Mrs Barger have as their guests at Heartsease
Mr. and Mrs Richard Walach. who is the daughter
and whose wedding Wa one OF the happy mel
dents OF the Newport season last year. Nj
and Mrs. Henry Bcdlow will give large
reception week from next Wednesday at
their place in Mabone-ave. Mr.. and Mrs. John A.
Puard have taken possession Of their cottage Mrs.
John D. ogden and her family have closed Maplshade
their Newport home. and have gone to Bar liarbor'
where they propose - pend July and August. Mr..
and Mrs. James II. Baelman are settled in their New
mort home J. IT, Noble. Of Boston, wae the guest o.
Mr. ard Mrs ". K. Vanderbilt for several days some
one who pretends 10 know sends word from Newport
that the wedding Of Miss Blanche Have
meyer and Butler Duncan, r. VIII take pacs III to"
on October rs.
The invitation lawn tennis tournament given by
the Country Club If Wcstchcster County was fairly
well attended but for some reason there was lac6
If enthusiasm shown BY the spectators. The cause
is difficult 10 divine, as the play. even on wednesday
I'm the Storm was excellent throughout Among the
snoctaors on hand daily were Mr.. and Mrs E. c. Pot
ter NJ and Mrs. George A. Adce, Mr.. and Mrs. John
ploolrood. Mr. and Mrs. Fanshaw. Miss Dciey, Mrs
Duncan Marshall. Mr. and Mr.. James VI. Waterbury
Mr. and Mrs Moses TAYLOR Campbell Mr.. and Mr'.
rIov-,~d Crosby Mrs James Cooley, Miss Ogden Miss
Catharine Wolf Brown, Miss Height Miss schencR' MISS
Marshall. Ernest Adee and John Thorne
pleasant Incident Of the week was the party gwen
IN Thursday night b. rs. Jules Reynal al her beau
HfrI Mace aRoctv Dell Farm II White Plains in
honor of Miss Carolyn story. lively and well-con-
ductod cotllon was led By Paul Gilbert Thehaud who
had a. his mariner the pretty guest II honor VINO ap-
reared IN rather plain gown OF white SILK ana ciuHoh'
beautiful expensive and useful fivors were dStrioueo
I'm the figures Of which there were nearly halt dozeH'
Miss story IS the daughter Of Lieutenant story OF the
United states Navy and is favorite in Washington
society.
Tho enrarement is announced Of Miss laura Blu
cbanan and J. Mavhcw wainwright Miss Buchanan
ls the daughter Of James a. Buchanan Of Baltimore
and descendant Of the first Mayor OF that city MI
Wainwright IS a son Of John Howard Wainwright
grandson OF Bishop Wainwright Of New-Nork STATE
and a cousin Of Hamilton Fish Webster whose en-
gagement 20 Miss Post recently announced. MI
Walnwrights mother was a Stuyvesant' NO uale 4'a'
vet been set for the wedding go
From London comes the news that Miss Ed1tn CIIl
is 10 be married 70 the Marquis de Mont0run III ti1
city late in the present month. Some weeks ago N'r'
Cliff wrote 10 friends in London announcing his
daughters engagement. which has been so frequently
reported and so Y .cmently denied By Mt Oli1 ana
his daughters 1t is said that Mr.. Gift Is TO take
house in the British capital, and that the wedding VIII
be quite as brilliant that Of Mrs. Forbes-Leith
which takes plStc In Holy Trinity Church, Soonest
on July Il.
II il unnecessary 10 say that Cedarhurst was gag
last week The polo matches in which the cups pre-
sented by Farley Clark were contested for attracted
large number Of spectators. There were many uihefs
unrheops and sailing parties but the dance az the
clubhouse on Friday night was one Of the Gayest mel
dents Of the week II was the first Of TWO dances
the second one IS announced for the evening Of july
81. There was no special attempt made to decorate
the ballroom which was more than comfortably AlIeu'
as nearly all the families IN the neighDorAo0u nave
large house parties. The dancing which was informal
was enjoyed by Mr. and Mrs. Farley Clark, Ar ana
Mrs Daniel Lord NJ and Mrs. John d. CheeVeF'
Mr. and Mrs George &. hahd, MT diu Ms 'olAl l.
Cowdin Mr and Mrs 7. Frederick achenck, Mr and
Mrs ~ c. Tower Mr. and Mrs. e. W. Campbell
Mr. and Mrs. Jamos Belts Metcat FoxhaH keene'
Miss Kcene Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd AsplnWall and Mrs.
J. H. Alexander, who Is the guest " the AspuiWaII''
Captain and Mrs. Bryce stewart who sailed Or thelr
home in Ireland yesterday morning III the steamer
Eruria were the guests If honor al several entertain
meuts during the Last days II their stay on staten
island. ON Tuesday Mr.. Norman stewart WALKER
IT,. gave them a large reception at her home 81 81
george, which was attended, among Others, Oy 'tr.
and }iYs. Charles D. Freeman, Mr.. ana Mrs howard n.
lIar,in Mr.. and Mrs. john Il P0ole'
WI.s JANSEN Nj and Mrs. F. O. Lord Nr ana 1Ifs.
Alexander D. shaw. ST. ard Mr. Edward BiIlHhail,
Or and Ms Van cu--ciar, 1lF- handler Nli ,5ll
Mrs. y H. Telair Mr. and M N Namee ana pr
and Mrs Adolf AuerIriG-e. ON wednesday evening
Cntqin and Mrs stewart the guest at the dinner
II blrs. W. =. EJyuor &c., 49,,
Mr. and Mrs Clarence Whitman, who nave n'cn
abroad for several months. returned to their home at
- George on Thursday. dinner party I'm hoh0f or
VIZ Wbitmau's return took place A-t evening at me
country Cub-h0Gse. of which examination Af;
V-lltuan i, president The table was decked
viii roses and ferns and there were twenty guests
1iaa.ant concert va- given last Tuesday evening
ny The rroy Glee Climb 5t the Hotel Champlan Lake
f.tft "A Among