New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-19
THE WEEK IN SOCIETY.

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Ou-nted by them at this period of the year For
Sone untold reason there a singulsrly generous
tsron Of welknewn fashionable peoph at
,rcbeon IN Delmonico's Wednesday, but they were
80, observed In the vast audience which thronged the
Madison Square Garden that night Departures from
,ovn on the afternoon Of that day must have been
numerous. Summer gsyety has begun at Newport IN
"a hearty that it must remove all doubt as to
M hrIl.ancy Of the season and it's advantages to the
.oc,allv ambitious soul Last week there round
Al luncheons and dinner parties and coaching parties
While the attendance at the Casino dances demon
Grated that dancing is not thing OF the past
AT ths City by the Sea. Nor would tne
announcements TO enjoy this style Of diversion pro
ai II 10 be in dsfavor. The Casino dances have thus
,rly in the season developed into dressy affairs as
vas amply shown the ether night, when Hrs. William
K Vanderbilt Mrs william jay, Miss Post. Miss Cram
Mrs George B. de Forrest and Miss Potter appeared
in elaborate gowns Among others present were MISS
Herbert Miss Magiu. Mrs. Lsnier Mrs. Paul A An
srws. Thomas II. Howard, Mrs. Lansing 1aerisne
Mrs S T. swan, Center Hitchcock, E. N Taller the
,nssos Dresser Mr.. and Mrs. J. L. Hartman, Julien
T. Davies ir., Julien Potter, Mrs. C. N Beach MISS
Reach. samuel Dexter Richard Potter. c. A BALDWIN,
Miss Cushing c. c. Baldwin, Miss Sails hsrgous ana
her aance. Duncan Elliott. Miss Hargous's marriage
80 Mr. Elliott will according to the young woman's
own saving take place in Newport early In september
II viii be a quiet wedding, but that 1t VIII De
pretty one goes without saying or the several wed
dings to take place at Newport WITHIN the next lew
months that Of Miss Mabel Msrquano. dsughter OF
Henry G. Marquand, and Henry Gaoraith ward wiz
be the first The date set for the ceremony winch IL
is said VIII be performed in the nome Oh inc 'riue
father, is Thursday, August 10
An engagement which formally announced sf
Beverly Farms Mass, and which has been topic OF
much comment in Newport drawing-rooms' Is that OF
Miss Leila Eustis daughter of Mrs. Celestne Eusts'
of Washington, and niece Of ex-senator Eusus, 70
Thomas Hitchcock, jr, OF this city. Miss Ensus Is
one the finest horsewomen In this country and she
is said to be possessed Of great wealth. Mr.. Hitch
cock. IT, is well known in polite society is master
Of the Meadow Brook Hunt one Of the bestknown
country riders in the United states aud an ac-
compnshod polo PLAYER Center Hitchcock. brother OF
the bridegroomelect, gave elaborate dinner party
OF the Casino the other evening The table at which
the guests sat was handsomely decSed with flowers
aud 1t set the piszzss Of the gr1n-room
Mrs Astor gave the first Of her large dinner parties
last night at her beautiful home "Becchwood." Mrs.
Astors first entertainment OF the present season wa
a luncheon which took place last Monday, and was In
honor Of her daughter Mrs. j. Coleman Drayton, who,
with Mr. Drayton has been guest at her mothers
house for several days. Mrs. Aston announces
dance for the evening Of Monday, August "a. Mrs.
Frederick ". Vanderbilt win give small dance at
Rough Point on August TO- There win be several
from which the guests Will 60 on to the dances 1t is
not unlikely that Mrs. Henry Clews will mark her
return TO tie gay world by giving an entertainment
that will approach the dignity Of ball Mrs. George
Peabody Wetmore, Mrs. William c. Whitney, Mrs.
Theodore A HavemeyeT Mrs. John W. Ellis and Mrs
Robert Geelet are also for dances which will be
features Of the coming month. On Friday evening
Nh. and Mrs. E. n Taller gave an elaborate dinner
party In honor Of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lawrence Bur
nett their home, shield Place, Oohre Point
The square table about which the guests sat was hand
somely dressed with roses and ferns. Mr.. and Mrs.
Taer's guests Mr.. and Mrs. John J. Wysong, Mr.
and Mrs. W Watts sherman, Mrs. william Aston, Ward
McAlnser and Mrs. Henry Clews. Mrs. Charles H. Bald
via Mrs. Heber r. Bishop. MIR. and Mrs. Clement
c. Moore, Mrs. E. F. Knowlton and Mr.. and Mrs
Il. Mead ToOker entertained at dinner; Mrs George
Henry Warren and Mrs. Gordon Mckay gave luncheohS
on the same day. Mrs. Adolph LadeIburg who has
been for several days the guest OF Mrs Henry Cles,
has decided TO tOCsae her home at Westbury, L. l. for
the month Of August at least She has leased the John
e. Weaver villa in Berkeey-ave. Newport, for that
month. II is said that Mr.. Clews will build large
addition upon lis house.
A welcome announcement is made by Miss Lcary,
who will open her OF weekly receptions with
music on Thursday. July 80. recepS with music
is shortly 70 be given by Mrs. William c. Schermer-
horn, who is occupying Pnard cottage No 2, and has
Just now as her guests Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Duth, OF
Clinton Place this city. Mrs. l. C. Delaplaine is Wis
Ting her daughter, Mrs. James Hude Beek1nan.
Harry Watson is a1so guest Of Mrs. BeekInan DR..
and Mrs. william Appleton. who spending the sum
mer at London have been the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. George B. DeFo-est John c. Furnan for few
days last week the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. P. W.
Vanderbilt at Rough Point Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
T. Havemeyer have leased the stockton cottage in
Belevueave.
The friends Of Brcckholst Cutting viii rejoice to
learn that he Is now out Of danger, and there are
strong hopes Of his recovery from the attack of pneu
monia from which he has been suffering for
time. While the foggy, damp weather at Newport
last week considerably against him, his condition
improved through il all.
There Is much quiet entertaining done at LenOx,
where the gay world at present Is especially in
tefested in driving boating, archery and tennis than
any other form OF amusement. Tennis has become
wonderfully popular with the younger element and
the beautiful grounds of Il Lenox Club daily the
scene Of some excellent play. In former seasons il
has been the custom of the club TO hold tournament,
but departure from this practice Is not unlikely this
summer Instead Of tournament It is probable that
handicap tournament among the members Of the
CLUB VIII be substituted An exhibition Of professional
tennis PLAYING Is also likely to be OF the features Of
the season. several dinner parties were given last
week, including one by Mr.. and Mrs. William d.
Sloane at Elm Court, another By Mr. ana MIS- Jonn
Alexandra, aud another by Mrs. Fred Nelson, who
occupies a cottage The feature Of Friday
evening. with the young people at least.
class organized by Mrs Henry Barclay, Mrs. Philip
J. sands and several other women. The young people
assembled at the beautiful home Of Mrs George Girls
void Haven. where a pleasant evening was passed
Doubtless many Of the members OF this dancing Class
preparing TO distinguish themselves a. the sew
sral small and early dances which announced 10
take place 10 September. Several debutanteS VIII De
introduced at LenOx before long. They are Miss
sloane, daughter Of Mr. and Mrs w. ID. Sloane, and
Der cousin Miss Shepard ana Miss Marguerite Beck
With. daughter Of Leonard Beckwith and niece Of Mrs
dudley Leigh. wedding of which the fashionable
world al home and abroad Is anXOusly awaiting the
1eals is that Of Miss Ethel Forbes Leth and captain
Burn, which viii be celebrated In Trinity Church,
sl0ane-st., London, Wednesday next The church
ceremony viii be followed by breakfast al the Lon
don home Of Mr.. and Mrs. A. J.. Forbes eith. Ac-
eoIclng 70 the original plan, Captain and MIS- Burn
VII spend the honeymoon al Mr. Forbes Lelths CaStde
NJ Aberdeenshire, scotland, and In the late autumn
they VIII come 10 NewYOrk 10 be the guests Of Mrs
Burns parents.
r Inc season al the Fort William Henry Hotel, Lake
1eOrse, promises 70 be remarkably brilliant and sue
ocssiul one The opening ball given few evenings
40 40 az the hotel was largely attended and was a
llOfOlgllY ovaf1 alta