New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-08-21
THE WEEK IN SOCIETY.

WEere III is Sdlu lilly t"cHty -oHe aic an
mourning. coaching has been and still continues to
be the chief feature. Yesterday Benevue-ave. was
crowded With carriages Of all descriptions which
stood in line from the ocean House
to the Ocean drive, in order that their occupants
might witness the annual coaching parade The
morning was chosen being preferable to the after
noon There were about twenty coaches IN line.
their fnr passengers being dressed in the most APP
proved Paris gowns. After the parade along the
avenue there was a luncheon at Batemans The
return from luncheon was as effective as the start
and after tOoing along Harrison ave, the parade con-
tinued to the Polo Ground, and there space was re-
served for coaches. This added much 10 the al
traction Of the Polo Ground which has been the gen
cral meeting place during the match games OF the
week.
II was expected that the lack Of balls and with
the number of visitors at the various cottages the
Casino subscription dance would be crush, but, on
the contrary, 1t far less brilliant than the sub
scrpton balls Of former years. The Casino should DC
regarded as more of feature by the Ncwporers but
this year il seems be the fashion 10 desert IT, ana
possibly to show this there opposition party
ON that night which, TO say the least was illtimed
and unjust for though some got out OF IL Dy saying
Ne sent our subscrptions,p il is the personal presence
rather than OF subscription which makes
a ball success. The opposition party, styled "a
picnic was arranged by some OF the gay young marleu
set who drove cut on coaches 10 the Bungalow.
There were plenty Of strangers and people with tes
Mt the Casino ball. There were two princes. u
marquis several counts and barons, and an English
woman of title. besides two "honorables" ana 'her
wives The collon, danced after supper, was lea by
Thomas +. Cushing, his partner being the Hon. MIS-.
Herbert who was formerly Miss Belle Wilson. Mrs.
Herberts gown OF pale-blue poult de sole.
Colonel the Hon. Herbert f. Eaton, was present
with his bride, who was formerly Miss Elizabeth
French Her gown OF paest green satin ana chihoh
was much admired, well as her HANDSOME
Jewels several rows OF pearls and wide bana OF
diamonds being worn about the neck. Lady Boughey
In heavy white brocade was much adorned with dia-
monds, wearing tiara OF diamonds placed in an
unmistakable English fashion. She had also beauti-
f necklace Of diamonds, and some elaborate shoulder
pieces of the same gems, well corsage ornaments
Mrs. Paran stevens, one OF the lev patrohesses
present, had a gown OF mauve MORE shot WIN
opalescent tints, and stripea with DiacA'
The Countess Divonne wore heliotrope gauze
over satin and handsome diamonds.
Mrs. c. c. Moore's gown Of heavy satin OF but
tercup yellow, combined with pale blue Miss Beach
in white MISS Bnce in pink Miss Morgan In white
and silver gray and Miss Winthrop in pale blue were
some Of the pretty girls present The casino Dali
room was greatly improved with fine large tapestries
lent for the occasion. These tapestries are valuable
and were insured for n large sum during the time
they were at the Casino. Mullaly's orchestra was
stationed In gallery, the stage which 1t usually
occupies being formed into conservatory Inc
Newport band played promenade music
ON Tuesday night Mr.. and Mrs. W, W. sherman gave
an informal for the young set, which followed
number OF dinner parties There was no german Mr.
sherman thinking general dancing far more Jolly The
trees about the house hung with japanese lanterns
and fairy lamps were placed about the lawn As the
night was rather mild the ballroom deserted at
times for the lawn, where the qadrlles were danced
Those who cared for round dances returned 10 thc
ballroom where there was an orchestra 'he
band from the fort being stationed outside
Mrs. Whitney gave small dance on
Thursday night for the dancing class OF
which her young son is a member. On Friday night
a favored few went 10 Marble House. the palatsl
home OF Mr. and Mrs W. X. Vanderbilt. for a dinner
dance and counon This house is the wonder OF the
s-ason and those who have had the opportunity OF
seeing the interior say IL compares with any palace
in Europe. Mrs. William ID. Sloane and Miss Sloane
have been visiting Marble House and also at Hough
Point Mrs Frederick vanderbt's place. Mrs Will
ngs dance arranged for Friday night viii take place
on Tuesday. Nine. Bonaparte will give ball on
Wednesday night for her daughter, Miss Bonaparte,
at the Casino.
Yesterday busy day in Newport. In the
morning Mrs Calvin S. Brice gave at the GINS,
the Fearing place In Annandale Road, a lawn party.
An ornamental marquee erected close to the
house and there were recitations by Mrs. Waldo
Richards and songs by Nine. Pemberton Hincks.
Luncheon served from buhet From MIS-.
Brice's the guests, numbering all the prominent
Newport summer residents went TO watch the coaching
parade some to take part in st. and later TO the
polo match In the evening n number Of dinner
nartes were given those Mrs. whitney, Miss
Leary and Miss ogden, being followed by music.
Mrs whitney's music by strhged quartet
Mmc Pembertoh lnncks sang at Miss Leary's, ana
Miss Boxhall played the harp.
Tonight the Marquis de Ohasseoup Laubat and
his brother Will give handsome dinner party at the
Casino In return for he courteses extended them dur
ing their visit TO Newport. They have taken The
large dining room where two tables will be set, one
NJ the brothers being at each table Thr guests VIII
number about forty among whom will pc Colonel and
Nine Bonapaite, Miss Bonaparte. Mr. and Mrs.
James p. Kernochan, Senator and Mrs. Brice,
Mr. and Mrs. George Peabody Wetmore,
Miss wemore Miss willing. Barton willing. Count
and Countess Divonne. W. X. Thorn, r. G.. Peters,
Messrs Peel and Fraser OF the British Legnton Miss
Scott Mrs. Douglass Grant, Mrs. Paran stevens and
Mr. Won Hoffman. Mrs. Stevens has given up her
Sunday hight dinner in order 10 accept the invitation OF
these foreigners, but will hold her reception after
the dinner at Marietta villa.
Cards have been received for the wedding OF Miss
Alice Shea second daughter Of George Shea formerly
Chief Justice Of the Marine Court OF New York. to
Charles Erasus Glidden, OF Philadelphia. The cere-
mony will take place on Thursday evening, September
g. at 81. Michaels Church, Brattleboro, VT MISS
shea has been In Europe for the last eighteen months
The many friends Of the Baroness de vrfere who
WINS formerly Miss Annie Cutting will learn with
regret that Baron de- vriere will not be in Washing
ton this winter. He has been ordered by the Bel
gian Government to diplomatic post In serva ana
Bulgaria. Baroness de Vrlere has been In wreched
health. She will remain in Paris until her husband
6nds a suitable house In Servia. Their Washington
house was in readiness for use, but II will have
TO be dsmantled. Baron de Were expected 10 report
again 10 the Belgian Legation in Washington. Mrs
Howard Cutting Will come to New-York after her
daughter goes to join her husband
The incident Of the week was Mrs. william X. van
derbts first dinner party al Marble House. Twenty
four guests at dinner, among them Coohei an"
Nrs william JAY Mr.. and Mrs. William Douglas