The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-04-29
THE CLARKMoyr TEA.
A Notable Display OF sprisG Gowns ~
Yesteraay's Catherine.

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| Yesteraay's GatheriAt. ."
| There was an array OF coaches and attractive
turnouts OF almost every variety on the River
side Drive yesterday afternoon. when the 6rst
Of the Ciaremont teas was held at the beautiful
spot which commands at the northern end Of
| the drive SO extensive q view Of the Hudson
and the surrounding country to the north and
east The first OF the series OF these functions,
which OF late years have been an important
feature Of the spring season In town. was set
for Thursday OF last week. but on account Of
the rain storm not one OF the committee or
subscribers was on hand.
An almost cloudless sky and . southeast
wind Just a trifle too damp to make It comfort
able out on the lawn made the glass-enclosed
piazza on the north side OF the house
pleasant and attractive place for
the subscribers and their friends. 3d.
ciety was well represented. and there was a
dazzling display OF spring costumes. In
which velvets and heavy silks in the paler
shades took the place OF tho lighter fabrics OF
the season. As In former seasons. there was
music by Lander's orchestra. and tea and light
refreshments were served to those whose ap-
petite had been whetted by the long drive
through the Park and along the high blun Of
the Hudson.
It was nearly 4:30 o'clock when the SUBJ
scribers began to arrive. and one OF the first
to put In IN appearance was Mrs. J. Bolton
Hall. who was In very handsome costume OF
black satin brocade. trimmed with deep black
fringe. and small black lace bonnet dressed
with pink roses. Mrs. Elliott Roosevelt. in
blue and black striped elk. with small
1n to t. the entrance The first OF the committee
sIlk and long velvet wrap q the same shade
81 ass sHS who Re
Mr. and Mrs: ". N. KinssIand we're the next
tN drive W. Then Mr; and Mrs. Charles Charlie
George Lockhart Riyes; In black sllk. and her
and cloth. were the next to arrive. Mrs. Van
RENSSELAER, Cruger. who came up In her yic-
snd aSse st Of psok
bonnet relieved with single pink rose.
me- rSf s White 9bs
l BsdiS5d sSrd rsjeysd Xi.h Ssok xatsrsd sE
cade, were among the early arrivals Feliex-
i F4st them same Mrs CLARENCE Cary with Mr.
match. MI Robert Cutting. driving spirited
in gray and black cloth. Mrs. Stuyesant Fish
wore China pink crepe made with long PAN
iers Of black chiffon and girdle Ct heavy gold
MI. 6. Creighton Webb handled the ribbons
over the leaders and wheelers which were be-
fore the first coach to arrive Beside Mr.. Webb
Washington. who wore a dress OF dark blue
and white cloth and silk and a heavy wrap OF
light colored cloth, trimmed with lace. Mr..
Webb's guests on the coach were Miss Will
liams. Miss kittie Cameron. Mr.. John Davis. i
Webb came Mr.: John Sanford. drying bis yell
low and black fourth hand with Mrs. Duncan
Elliott, inka costume OF pale green and blue
cloth, made with deep fall q guipure lace.
seneers were Miss Flora Davis. in ecru cloth
trimmed with white lace: Mr. Hamilton Carey.
and Mr.. Duncan Cameron.
finland Mrs. Roche in q handsome costume
OF absinthe and white silk and satin. trimmed
THE The others others present included MI zv and Mrs.
yy{ctos i: SeEcsmb. Yrs. + Francis %eseSss:
Pae b!se slEy NJ NJ aud Mrs. Rchar diso Dsas s
ana ds re- Fs si
Ice. Mr.. Themes Meyer. Mr., Peter Marie Mre
Berwind:, Mrs A. n. Dodge. Mrs. G. +. Win
STSe Fs ars SasasM Mise Fs1ne kemsss
Mrs. Charles Hillhouse. MI. and Mrs.
LIVINGSTON. Mrs. George, "; Kidd. Miss
Kidd; Miss Turnure. Mr. Charlss Mum. Mr.:
Charlotte PeiI. Miss Annie Corbin; Miss Law
renee. Miss Virginia Coudert. Mr.. E. Randolph
Robinson. and Mr.. McDouCal Hawks.