New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-16
THE WEEK IN SOCIETY.

CHARM which Is refreshing and often surprising COZ
SIDERABLE OF the latter feeling experienced al the
pan gwen by Mr. and Mrs. Frederick W. Vanderbilt az
ther newport home on Tuesday night, when much that
was fresh and rare in the way Of decoration ana
diversion presented 10 the 400 guests. The floral
decorations Of the house, the porch and ths lawns
by Hodgson. already fully described in the columns OF
Inc Tribune, were unique in style and variety, Duh
the Introduction Of music from the hinge swiss organ
IN the corner Of the ballroom. near the grand stair
way, between the dances idea so fresh and De
hehiu as to the greatest amount OF favorable
comment as did also the colossal size OF Mr. Wander
bits new house. 1t is worth a considerable Journey
Just to get glimpse Of the entrance hall Of Rough
Polnt,' which, notwithstanding It's great size, IS al
mlrably proportioned. and the marble porch WINCH
opens out Of il gives excellent view Of the sea and
rocks well of the pretty stone bridge at the 1901
of the lawn, through which the water breaks and
rusies back again TO the ocean.
The Vanderbilt bah one Of the most beautiful
entertainments given in Newport, and the hostess
herself looked Of the most beautiful women as she
stood at the entrance to the ballroom to receive her
guests, in which duty she had the assistance OF Miss
Rose Post, niece of fhe hostess; Miss Edith Grant
daughter Of Mrs. Beach Grant and sister OF Miss Adele
Grart, and of Mrs. whitelaw Reid. Mrs. Vanderbits
gown was Of pink satin, delicate shade richly EN-
broidered with lilies Of the valley Her Jewels were
necklace Of ruby diamonds and ruby rings which were
worn in the hair.
Mrs vanderbilts ball did not suffer from lack Of msn
Nor can the annual midsummer cry Of & no men, be
raised at Newport Just now, for there is full repre-
sentaton Of the most desirable quartered either
in their own homes in the hotels in the various
places where the brigade Of bachelors usually spend
their time Miss Learys cottage, in Millst, was brill
iaut on Monday night the occasion OF her dinner
and musical entertainment In honor of Mr. and MIS-
John Jacob AstOr who since their arrival In Newport
have been the recipients OF much social attention Inc
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vreaths Of light red roses, green vines rich Indian
fabrics laces and tapestries which effectively ar
ranged on the piaszas and In the dining and drawing
rooms Pinard served tempting menu, which was
enjoyed by the guests at the table. who were besides
Mr. and Mrs Aston, Mr.. and Mrs. William O. whitney,
Mr. and Mrs James F. D. Lanier, Mr. and Mrs James
p Kern0chan, Mr.. and Mrs. l. TOWNSEND buIden'
Mr. and Mrs. Lorillard, Mrs BurkeRoche, MI ana
Mrs stuyvesant Fish, Miss wetmore, Mrs. Paran
Stevens Miss Schermerhorn, Miss Bestorf, MISS
Greene Mrs Whtelaw Reid and Mrs. Ogden Mis-.
James Y Van Aleu- Sir Julian Pauncefote Ward NC
AIster Robert Goeet, Barton Willing, Harold Brown
Alan tombstone, c. G. Baldwin and Mr. Cram Dunns
the evening Frank harrington Foote. w. ]. LAWN and
Miss Elliott sang. and the Royal Hungarian Band
played on the lawn
Afser the dinner some of the guests attended the
dance at the Casino which, probably because OF the
heat was SHINY patronzed. The piazzas were pre-
ferred to the gold and white ballroom, though Mr.
and Mrs. Stanley Mortimer, who were among the hrst
% arrive after waiting until II o'clock for the others
TO come decided 10 have o dance together. Mrs
Stokes and Miss Stokes the next to arrive Mrs
stokes looked particularly well in gown Of black
lace. trimmed with steel and made with full angel
sleeves Her daughter was In white china silk. While
there was little dancing some beautiful toilets were
worn Mrs 5. whitney Warren and Mrs. Schuyler Ham
on in pink looked beautiful. Mrs. George Kidd was In
a handsome gown of electric blue; Miss Kidd wore
white, while her guest Miss Del Vale was in yellow
crepe de chine; Miss Madeleine Satterlee was in pink
silk and white chiffon; Miss ToOker was in yellow
satin and Mrs. II. Ruthven Pratts brunette beauty
was displayed to excellent advantage in gown Of
pink satin. One Of the most striking costumes was
all in msuye and white; it was worn by MISS Mary
Potter. pretty group composed Of Miss Edith
Grant Mics Cushing, the Misses Gammen and the
Misses Gilbert all in pretty gowns OF white.
Mrs George Peabody Wetmore's reception on
Tuesday afternoon not lnconsiderable in point Of
size and Impotence. Mr. and Mrs F. W. Wander
biet Sir Julian PauEoefote Mr. and Mrs Ogden Goeet,
Mrs W. c. Whitney, Mrs. Burke Roche,
Miss Winthrop and Miss Grant were only
few of the several hundred guests, OF whom
Mrs Burke Roche, Miss stevens and Mrs Stuyvesant
Fish were considerably admired. The beautiful
grounds of Chateausur-Mer, the wetnore place is
called were gay sight, and suggested at once the
realm Of the nkado Japanese decorations were to
be seen on every SIDE A particularly attractive spot
on the lawn the cardinal red tent, measuring
5Ox25 feet where Pinards served the guests with
cboce dellcacies The house, fitted up with the
utmost magnihcence combined with the most cOnsum-
mate taste, was beautifully decorated and proved
perfect environment for he throng Of beautiful women
who were present in al the beauty of summer attire
The wedding of Miss Mabel Marquand. daughter
Of Henry G. Marquand, and Henry Galbraith Ward
was the most important social function OF Thursday
Miss Marquand made beautiful bride IN her gown OF
white satin aud point applique lace and a Veh "iirh
overhung the train and which was caught up WIN
several handsome diamond ornaments. Inc TWO
bridesmaids Miss Lille Barrett and Miss Constance
spepcer were much admired IN their pink chiffon
gowns They wore the brides gift, pretty pins with
the bride and brdegroom's monogram interw0Ven-
The bridegroom presented to his best man and to the
four ushe.s handsome diamond scarf pins MI. aud
Mrs Ward after short trip, will sail next thursday
in the steamer Augusta Victoria tor brief holiday IN
Europe.
There was an unusual number Of dinner parties
during the week including one given by Mrs. Edward
s Wiling In honor Of Mr. and Mrs John Jacob Astor'
Others who entertained at dinner were Mrs Ch'les
Lee Carroll, Mrs. Charles T. uverpore, Mrs. H. u
Potter, Mrs Gammell, Mrs. William Post Mrs W. n
Osgood, Mrs. Y. 7. spencer, Mrs Alexander baf'ee,
who toasted the bridesmaids Of the rdMar7lushu
vveddne: Mrs william C. Whitney and Mr. and Mrs l.
Townsend Burden whose guests Mr and Ms
q p Wetnore Mr. and Mrs Robert Garrett MI AK
Mrs John Jacob Aston Mr. and MIS-. george
B. De Forest Mrs. Henry Clcws, Mrs. WhiteaV Reid
Mrs Ogden Mills. Miss Cushing, Miss Winthrop, Miss
willing Egerton Winthrop. John Furnan, center
Hitchcock, I. 5 Taller and Mr. Peters.
The important social incidents on Thursday were
the dinner dances Of Mrs. W. Watts sherman aHu
Mrs Lansing Zabriskie; the latter being IN hohor u
Miss Cornelia Zabrise niece Of the hostess ana Inc
large dinner party given at the Casino. on te a.. ~
closed piazzas, by c. +. Fay, which was spleinu1a
aufe rfaiQ
alshaped table, spread in the square piazza on S
second nOor OF the veraDda, on the sides OF Whea
was used trailing vine with good effect All arounu
the sides were placed palms and other green pmn.s,
while above the whole number OF Chinese nh ,t
were hung The table flowers were PINK holy hO0hs
and delicate maidenhoir ferns g. 49, .,orers
Friday was busy day for the cotugers.
The incidents included the d1sbandihs VI
he New-York Yacht squadron, the 1919
dance Frank harrington Foote's song recital nsr