The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-01-31
WAR rs eotse ON IN socrr,.


WHAT rs G0fN9 ON IN sOCfETI.
A succession OF very pretty and pleasant
dances. which have hardly reached the dignity
Of balls, but have been none tho less enjoyed
on that account have prevented stnGnation In
fashionable circles during the week Monday
was O dies non, rs Mrs. Robert Goelets invita-
lions were withdrawn on account OF her
brothers death. but Mrs. Minturn's dance 40
Sherry's on Tuesday night was very Jolly
affair. Married bellies for oiico we're carefully
neglected In the invitations. Jewels were at
discount, and a charming cotlon OF young and
pretty girls was the result Sherry's fresh.
bright rooms seemed TO harmonize with the
youth and happiness OF the dancers. and the
fact that they could both sec and be seen
added not q little to their spirits. Miss Otis.
looking very handsome In a mauve gown.
which was even more becoming than her IA
vorite pink: Miss Edith Wetmore. who. II che
has not quite her mothers delicacy OF feature
and coloring. is full OF style and chic. and pos-
sessed OF those best gifts OF nature. q light
heart and an animated manner; Miss Brewster,
who is also above the average in good looks.
and has been greatly admired without being
universally known and Miss Shepard and Miss
Sloan. the much-feted debutantes. we're the
girls who had the best time and took homo
the greatest number OF favors.
Mrs. Twombly's dance was even smaller
than Mrs. Minturns. and was indeed Of such
moderate Dimensions that one house Of what
will eventually be the historical block on the
Fifth avenue sufilced for the accomn odaton
OF the guests. The arrangements and decora.
tons were. as usual, in the perfection OF taste
and the cotillon. which consisted OF pretty
nearly tho anne dancers as ut Mrs. Minturn's.
with striking contingent of married bellies
T.. ,-alIt tate ,t.,lS
Two very quiet weddings on Thursday. one
OF them without bridesmaids. ushers. or even
the conventional wedding gown. made pleas
ant change for the few who were present from
the hurry burly OF a church wedding. with all
its attendant paraphernala- Miss Elolse
Stevenson. on the occasion OF her marriage
with Mr.. James Kernochan. looked extremely
handsome in tho unusual combination Of lilac
and pale blue. with hat and plumes. which
became her almost as vol as her riding cos.
tune. The guests not many more in number
than were indispensable as witnesses Of the
marriage. received their invitations less than Q
week previous. and the bride and bridegroom
started on the first stage Of their llfe's jour
ney ns soon as the wedding breakfast was
over Miss Belts. although married in very
quiet way had the conventional accompani-
ments Of bridesmaids. ushers. and wedding
cake. which. after all. is tho way that most
girls like to be married. that the day. long
after It has been forgotten by others, may
stand out prominently In their own memories
as the most exciting one Of their lives.
Musicales are probably holding of until
Lent, which, coming late this year. will be
more than usually barren OF incident. as the
inventive powers OF hostesses and the en-
durance Of their guests will probably be pretty
we'll exhausted by that time. Paderewski has
Of late been going through series Of dinners
at Mrs. r w. elders. Mrs. Blodgett's. and
several other well-krown houses, at all Of
which the long haired Pole won golden opin-
ions for his conversational agreeableness,
without even approaching the plano. At
Mrs Leary's on Thursday the old favorite.
Mrs. Pemberton Hincks. sang very sweetly
as an after-dinner attraction. Carmencita also
has returned. primed with several new dances.
poses. ind movements. and thus Lenten teas
and dinners may possibly be cndurable.
At Sherry's rooms last night Paderewski was
listen ed to by crowd OF appreciatve hearers,
and as the tickets were SIS each. the results for
one Of the most interesting charities. "a sum-
mer home for working gentlewomen." ought to
have been satisfactory. But $500 to the pian-
list makes rather chasm in a small sum OF
money. and as Shcrrys rooms. though beauti-
full. are not to be had for the asking. the con-
cert was probably more entertaining than re-
munerative. Those who opened their hearts
and their purses got the worth OF their
money. however. without counting the heav-
emily calm that sense Of we'll doing sheds
over the whole being.
The last cold wave has done its work. and
already passages are booked for Bermuda
and the orange groves. and strawberry beds
OF Florida find favor in the eyes Of restless
humanity. Baltimore. likewise. has been In
vaded by New Workers. and Mrs. CARROTS ball
on Wednesday was Graced by the presence Of
Mrs. ]. J. Aston. Mrs Stuyvesant Fish. Mrs
Prescott Lawrence. Mr.. and Mrs. Sloane and
many other prominent people from the me-
tropolis. besides Mme and Miss Bonaparte.
and number Of celebrities from Washington.
curious feature of Mrs. CARROTS ballroom
decorations was tho letting loose OF hundreds
OF the feathered tribes over the heads OF her
guests. including doves. canaries. and even
hooking birds. which flew and fluttered and
beat their wings. apparently In q state OF semi
lunacy. which communicated itself verJ short
ly to half tho people present. Another and
more restful novelty was tho introduction Of
the electric light ON the outside instead OF the
inside OF the house. which. falling through the
glass windows OF the conservatory. was as
good an imitation OF moonlight as Luna her.
self could have produced This charming
invention was largely utilized for sentimental
purposes. and 1t was fully appreciated by old.
young. and middle aged.
One Of the most sumptuous dinners OF the
season. even In this age Of costly symposiums.
was given by Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore Have
meyer on Thursday in their Madison avenue
mansion. which has been lately enlarged and
adorned There were twenty eight guests
seated Mt two tables. on which wpre miniature
trees supporting luxuriant vines OF roses and
orchids. In tho entrance hall which Is Of
white marble and immensely wide. hangs
Mrs. Havcmeyer's portrait 1t is superb
picture. but tho draperies are perhaps more
striking than the likeness. After dinner the
de Reszk6 brothers sang delightfully."- and there
was dancing for an hour or two.
Alarge dinner and musicale at Mrs. Bradley
Martins last evening completed tho record Of
the week.
The marriage Of Mr.. John q. Agar and Miss
Agnes McDouough is announced to take place
at st. Matthews Church. Washington. on Feb
3D. Mr.. Agar has 30 many friends In New
York that probably q large number will 90 on
for his wedding.
Tho engagement OF Mrs. Charles r. Liver