New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-05
THE WEEK IN SOCIETY.

For several days last week the weather at the CIV Dy
,be sea was far from being attractive, especially to
those who prefer warm atmosphere and bright sun
shine TO a dull sky ana raw, SILVER producing wind
notwithstanding the unfavorable condition OF me
weather the arrivals at the cottages and hotels were up
10 the standard, and in no indicated fainhs GU
With the exception of several flormal mnche0ns ana
Mnners. the most elaborate OF which was gwen Uy
Mrs John Thompson Spencer, there was nothing OF
note going on last week NJ. and Mrs. Frederick W.
Vanderbilt who have been exploring foreign ahus III
their new steam yacht ConquerOr, have estaohshed
themselves at Rough Point for the season Their
CHESTS last week were william Post and John Whppie
who were of their party abroad Mr.. and MIS-. warn
McAlrster who passed part Of the month OF june
in saratoga, have arrived at their Newport nome
Mrs Blanche E. Cruger has taken possession OF tle
cottage OF the Rev Roderic Terry. Last summer Mrs
Cruger passed at Bar HarbOr. Mr.. and Mrs
lanes f. D. Lanier were for several days the
guests. al Ochre Point, of Mr.. and Mrs. Heoer
R. Bishop. Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore A. Havemeyer had
as their guests for several days Mr. and MIS- bu"au
C. Potter and Mr.. and Mrs. J. Borden Hartman VINO
sailed up the Sound in Mr. POtters yacht the Halcyon
Mr. and Mrs. Hartman close their cottage near the
westchester Country Club tomorrow, and viii spend
some time in the mountains The Havemeyers on
Tuesday entertained a party Of young people at leu
wood Farm Mrs. Chsrles Steele is the guest OF her
father scth Barton French. Edward H. BuiRey' IT,
who TO prefer Narragansett Pier to newport "ds
for few DAYS the guest OF MS slS0-rs MD A'N'N
Lawrence stanley Mortimer has rented tile cottage
Of Richard j. Arnold. in Rhode Island-ave, for the
SIMMER Mr. and Mrs. Henry T. sloane are not eX-
pected to arrive at the Duchess de DinO'S cottage
before next week
Newport's celebration Of the National holiday was
not a wild exhibition OF patriotism. Indeed, there was
no celebration except the firing Of salUtes the ringing
of bells and concerts in the parks in the evening The
cottager amused themselves in the evening by
setting of fireworks The conspicuous feature Of
the day the usual childen's ceebra-
ton. gwen annually by Major Theodore Kane
Gibbs, than whom there is more dearly beloved
BY all the school Children, boys and girls, in Newport
Erected upon the lot his cottage in Gibbs
ave. was a monster tent, and within it refreshments
were served. and the children were entertained with
music and other interesting exercises.
The championship games Of the Eastern section Of
the United states Lawn Tennis Association for mems
doubles furnished degree Of excitement for the MEM
bers Of the fashionable world on staten Island last
week. On each Of the playing days the beautiful
grounds of the clubhouse Of the staten Island Cricket
dub Livingston patroaized by the most beaut
ful and stylish women the island, who appeared In
picturesque and striking gowns. In the first day :
play Huntington, SlOcUm, Clark and Campbell were The
winners on the second day the prizes fell 10 Hall and
Miller and on the third and last day Huntington and
Campbell! were declared the champion pair of the East
ern District Of the National Lawn Tennis Association
OF the three days Wednesday was decidedly
the most successful Tea was served by Mrs. Irving
Among the spectators present were Mrs. j. J. Alex
ander Mr. and Mrs. Alexander D. shaw, Mr. and MI.
j. BlOOdcOod, Nj. and Mrs. George Upshur, Mt ana
Mrs. Howard X. Martin, WILLARD brown, Mr.. and his
slocum Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, Mr.. and Mrs. Heueiken,
Mr. and Mrs Paul Beck, Miss Tausseu, Miss Gertrude
Williams, the Misses Walker, Mrs. Boyd Miss Boyd,
Mrs. COnyngham, Miss COnyngham, the Baroness Won
Eber Nh and Mrs. Osborn. Miss Caesar, Miss White
more, Miss Bailey, Philip Minton and Randolph 81.
George Walker y pleasant incident Of the week was
the Informal dinner and dance given by Mrs. Bonner
and Miss Bonner, who have gone TO their summer home
in Canada. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Cram finished their
visit 10 Mr. and MIS-. Eastus Wmau and Oh Wednesday
started for their country seat at Cayued Ltac.
Mr. and Mrs. Cram took with tacm their guests
Miss Brdgland, OF Toronto who ws one OF tn brides
maids al Mrs. Grams wedding, and Mortimer
weyburn. Mr. and Mrs. Bryce stewart formerly
Miss George q. Walker, who recently returned from
their honeymoon trip, Will be the guests Of honor AZ
reception which Will be given 10 them on Tuesday al
ternoon next by Mrs. Norman stewart Walker, j..
at her home IN 5tuyvesant Place Mr.. and Mrs
stewart will sail for their home in Ireland next Satur-
day Mr. and Mrs.. Edward Thwing entertained
number of guests breakfast yesterday morning at the
Country Club, the Glove Road.
The fashionable wedding of the week was that Of
Miss Caroline Fraser and Edward A. Nance
which was celebrated on Tuesday at "Lovat,7 the
country home Of William A. Fraser, at Hastings-on-
mer weddings. Masses # white and yellow roses and
tall green plants used % decorate the large draw
iugr0om il which the ceremony performed by the
Rev. J. Avery Norris Of the Hastings Dutch Reformed
Church. While the broad piazza wa, filed with green
towering plants. Miss Fraser made a beautiful bride.
Her gown Of white br)caded satin trimmed with
aounces and r!es Of point lace. The point lace veil
was caught mp with simple wreath Of natural orange
blossoms, and instead q the conventional bouquet
Hiss Fraser carried white and silver prayerbo0k,
the cover Of which va, marked with her initials Miss
Elise huntington The only maid Of honor who attired
IN gown Of rosepink crepe. made with demitrain
and vel covered with drape-es Of chiffon The
guests were few most Of them being relatives Of the
bride and Tie bridegroom. Mr. and Mrs. Manice viii
pas the summer In Europe.
Mrs Jules Reynal. who is passing the summer al
her country home. Rocky Deuo White Plains y y
has as her guests her son-in-law and daughter Mr.
and Mrs. Paul g. Thebaud and Miss story a daughter
Of Lieutenant story, Of the United states Navy Next
Thursday evening Mrs. Reynal viii give a small cotiI-
Ion in honor Of Miss story. Mr. Thebauds sp, team
Of mOusecooGed cObs, which he drives before high
and handsome curriCe il al present one Of the sights
Of Westcheoter County. The appearance Of the turn
out at the last Caremont tea created no little sensar
ton.
James OTIS and his daughter, Miss OTIS, who arrived
from Europe last week. went directly to Nearthe1av
their country home at beilpoLt, Long Island
An informal dance viii be gwen on friday evening
Julv 81 for which arrangements now making. The
patronnesses Of the entertainments are Mrs john Elliott
COwdu. Mrs. Farley Clark, Mrs. \. Clifford Tower,
and Mr.. John ID. Cheever There was an epidemic
Of festivities Yesterday In the nelghbOOCd Of Cedar
hurst where hundreds OF persons prominent in social
life are either occupying cottages OF visiting some Of
their friends who have established themselves IN thar
part Of Long Island for the summer. The feature
OF the day was OF course, the polo games. which werG
attended by the fashionable set In the neighborhood
Last night there several elaborate dinner parties
Informal dancing. The eve OF the Fourth wa
The occasion OF the annual dance on MT. ana MIS-
Francis T. UndeThlPs place, called OntaTe, at oyster
Bay. Despite the dampuess OF the atmOsphere ana o.
0SagTeeable wind. there a crowd OF fashionable
people present. who participated m an enjoyable dance
Which took place IN Jc carriage house. The arrange
ments were the most elaborate scale, the interior Of
tle stables being handsomely decorated with MOWERS
a0d much Of the stableike appearance Of the plac,
Being hidden under covering OF bunting and hdg9.
dancing crash covered the floor, and Landers musl-
elsns concealed behind OF tall green plants
Outside the ground were brilliantly lighted with Jap
aee lanterns. beautiful costumes were worn, but
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