New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-08-28
THE WEEK IN SOCIETY.


week also there have been many coaching parties
On Monday night Mrs william Gammell gave q
beautiful dance at her house the cliffs. The
floral decorations excited general admiration. The
piazzas Enclosed and decorated with rugs
screens and handsome furniture to resemble draw
Ing rooms. In every possible corner hydrangeas
in full bloom. OF the vivid blue and pink tints. which
have been successfully cultivated in Newport. The
drawing and hall. from which all furniture had
been removed. used for the dance. and in that
part OF the house garden flowers were used In
profusion for the decorations. There were double
holly hooks Of all shades, and much OF the white
hydrangea, well graceful palms. There was no
coullon.
Mrs. Cammell's guests somewhat surprised at
the announcement Of engagement that Of her
daughter Miss Helen Gammell, to Arthur Herbert,
Of the English diplomatic service Mr.. Herbert was
formerly one OF the secretaries OF Legation at
Washington. He has more recently been Charge
d'Affaircs at Rio Jancro. Though 10 date has been
set for the wedding, 1t is believed that the engage
ment will not be y long Mr.. Herbert is not re-
lated to the Hon. Michael Henry Herbert, now first
secretary Of the British Legation at Washington.
He Michael Herberts best man when he mar
red Miss Belle Wilson In New-Y0rk about four years
ago. The members OF the British Legation In Wash
ington have been particularly successful in securing
American wives. The engagement OF the Hon. Alan
tombstone and Miss Antonette Pnchot. Of New-York.
Ia cfhcially announced, though many times denied.
The lawn tennis tournament ON Tuesday mor'ihs
put the Casino grounds In festive array Every ono
Of Importance In Newport society was present, s-u
many strangers from adjoining places were tncre
Mrs. Grenville Kane camo over from Narrag~se"
lrer TO act as chaperon for a lot OF pretty Girls
among whom were the Misses Stirling, Of Baltimore
Mrs Van Rensselaer, Crugcr. who had arrived "'e
night before, held q reception Oh the lawn somewhat
removed from tennis courts. Mrs. Cruger Is MrS
Isran stevens's guest. She wore handsome costume
Of white organdie with mauve pattern, and small
white and mauve bonnet. The Baroness sehncre
was in a striking French gown OF lavender 1ouiaru
with a black figure and tiny black bonnet MIS-
Fernando Yznaga in white and blue attracted the
usual amount of agreeable comment. Miss Aoeie
Grant wore her favore white, and MISS Wetihore wac
in pale mauve null Mrs. Paran Stevens was III
white and Mrs W. c. Whitney in pale blue. Tine
interest in tho tournament DID not lag rs t'' Us INC
weather was good and each day the Casino grounds
were In garden party array the only change being In
ho costumes Of the women. The greatest excite
ment prevailed during the famous contest between
wrenn ard Knapp.
On Tuesday night Mrs. Edward Willing gave a
dance at her house In webster-st temporary ball
room was built, and this Was gorgcously decked
with flowers OF all binds. In the dining room
Ar.-ican Beauty roses were used in proi'ision
On the side wall OF the temporary ballroom were
naoues of white and yellow flowers. while from the
ceiling hung garands Of La France, American be''"ts
and other roses. All evidences OF the supports OF the
Temporary structure concealed by flowers Al
one end Of TIE ballroom was the Hungarian paho'
Its gay uniforms contrasting with the network oil
s1een palms which partially concealed the musicians
Mullaly's orchestra from the Casino alterated with
the Hungarians The younger SET ol Ne"Por.
society," the diplomats and titled strangers composer
the guests. The favers for the cotillon were huhe
from q pine tree placed at end OF the ballroom
On Wednesday night Colonel and Nine. Jerome
Bonsparte gave q small dance for their daughter MISS
Bonaparte, In the Casino rooms. This dance was
altogether for the young set, only a rev OIL 'ne WV"
gers being present. The rooms were tas'eIuiIy "eoo
rated with palms, and Jolly eotillon was oance"
before supper Elisha Dyer. 1r, leading with MISS
Bonsparte There we're some handsome gowns worn
Nine. Bonaparte WAS In white aud SILVER oiVeauc
with diamond ornaments; Miss Bonaparte In paiest
Nile green made in empire fashion, Miss Grant wore
q GOWN Of yellow satin and gauze her sister, Hiss
Edith Grant, being in pink. Miss Molnc "Mthey, VI
Morr1stown was pale blue satin and white chlnoh-
Miss wetmore wore mauve satin. and her sister, MISS
Maud Wetmorc white tulle and satin. Mrs. fam
Andrews OF Washington. In white satin and point
lace and Miss Sherman in pink. Mrs ELISHA Dyer
IT, had a handsome gown OF sraw-coioreu sah"
striped with white. and diamond ornaments MIS-
Lorillard Spencer. r, was one OF The beauties vi 'c
dance Her gown Of clinging pink crepe dc
h,n. .mhrodercd IN silver Miss Marie Winthrop was
in pale blue Miss scott In pink Miss BElce III rose
mink Miss Kate Brice In white, Mrs. ArcmDaio "raeie IN
straw-colored satin brocaded with mowers Mrs. Ne"
hold Edcar In pink and white, Miss Gammell In pale
b,ue and Miss Potter In pink and black Mrs George
peabody wetmore In white satin and silver, Mrs Paran
stevens In mauve and black, Mrs. W. c. Whitney IN
pale blue, Mrs. willing in black with diamond orna
ments and Mrs. Nicholas Beach In black and silver
hrocade were among the few chaperones present
After the cotlon, for which there were pretty nes as
favors supper served Mt small tables placed IL the
balconies overlooking the Casino grounds. sinai
dance at Mrs T. F. Hsvcmeyers on Thursday ana the
Casino dance on Friday gave further opportunity TOT
the young people to enjoy themselves The ihVi'"
ttons for the dance at Mrs. Havemeyer's were sent
out by her daughter, Mrs. +. c. Potter
Mrs. w. H. Vanderbilt. who had been a rev oaSs
IN Newnort started on Tuesday afternoon Tor bar
HArbor accompanied by her daughter Nrs' w.
Seward Webb. and her nephew, Clarence Barker, WHO
arrived from Fpelsnd saturday. II Is cAPectcu
that Mr.. and Mrs. Cornelius vanderbilt VIII ie".o
yapchester he Sea at the end Of next month or
their Newport place.
After the brilliant dinnerparty given at the
Casino last sunday night by the Marquis oe N""'
seloup Iaubat aud his brother the guests al "e''
TO Marietta Villa where Mrs. Paran stevens peu e'
weekly reception. Mrs. Stevens's guests were enter
,.,poh nv some banjo music. The Marquis ana
nj, ,rother who came TO this country on matters Oh
importance connected with tile EAposiuoh oil heA'
YEAR sailed for France YESTERDAY.
The remaining days OF August VIII continue gay
To morrow there will he the 'asiho uahoc' Oh i"'"'
tho bachelors, subscription ball and on wednesday
,,,. Tur,,s dance which Is always looked forward
n as ono Of the agreeable events OF the season. oh
Thursday night September I. Mrs. H. A. L. layior
viii have dinner dance for the young set IL was
Mt first thought that the bachelors dance woua De
given In tho Casino rooms. but II has been conSaereo
wiser TO hold 1t IN the theatre. Among inc suoscp''
are Center Hitchcock i. Brockhoist 'u,uhs' n"'o'
w,,u,c H. Astor Carey Winfield scott Hoyt. Herber'
Robbins Woodbury. Kane. William Cutting. 1r' "no
Henry Cram Each subscriber has invitations 10
send out. Tomorrow afternoon Mr. ana 'rh. o.
Hooker IIamersley will give candle parry III no'o'
Of their infant son, who Is heir TO the hiiohS vi 'e
Ilamerslcy estate .
s,r Roderick Cameron and Miss Anne Cameron
who nassed a few days at Newport after ther return