New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-04-23
THE WEEK IN SOCIETY.

season Deen SO IrauSht WIN IHc Sieat
terest Of society centred in the nuptials Of Miss
Cornelia Martin and the Earl of Craven, which from
no Of the young pair developed into the regning
sensation OF the hour This wedding formed the theme
NJ conversation ut luncheon and dinner table through.
out society and various were the stories told. and
naturally there many eXaggeratiOns. With so
much talk it Is not 10 BE- wondered at that columns
IN the c.y papers devoted to the description
of the ceremony and subsequent reception. There
positively remains nothing to be told in addition 10
what has been said save that one of the best
authorities relative Of the bride said that
Lord Craven did not wish nor ask for settlement
that being given by the brides mother, who has an
abundance OF this worlds goods, part OF which she
has most generously settled upon her daughter whose
title would be only an empty satisfaction without the
fortune with which 10 keep 1t up. Unfortunately the
great nOtoriety given TO the affairs Of the Bradley
Martins during tho last month led to an uncon-
yentional visit two days after the wedding. Their
visitor visitors came early and unbidden and
took away with them souvenirs Of their call In high
handed manner not TO be Commended in any society.
These light fingered gentry doubt expected 10
And coronets OF diamonds, strings Of pearls and
wedding presents galore which days before had been
placed far from the reach OF the covetous.
II was the unbidden quests VIII" forced their way
into Grace Church on Tues lay. and their free way
OF helping themselves 10 the floral decorations
after the guests had left the church, though not
STYLED burglary, not far reE.oved. One woman
was seen leaving the church with such armful
of flowers that she forced 10 hold her change
purse between her teeth The sefshncss Of such
people deprived the sick in several hospitals Of the
cheering sight OF the beautiful flowers so lavislly
used in the church.
The hospitality shown to the Duke and Duchess
otVcragua has done ample credit to NewIork and her
Institutions. Public spirited people and private in
dviduas have done all in their power 10 make their
visit memorable one and 1t Is pleasure TO re.
count that the reception at the Waldorf on Wednesday
was without buster or ostentatlon and beautifully
arranged any private reception. There was all
evidence OF harmony among the committee. and
far as could be Judged person seemed 10
assume undue importance. Everything that was
brilliant and. refined In the cosmopolitan society oi
Newlork was represented. and many women Who
years ago were bright and particular lights OF the
fashionable world withdrew from semi scclislOn 10
honor the occasion. The Duchess and her daughter
underwent the fatigue of the reception with con
summate grace and good nature, and they heard not
few words OF welcome in their native tongue. The
beautiful of fruits displayed ia the buhetroom
was aerward presented to the Duchess, who in turn
asked that 1t might be divided among several hos
pitals in the city. specifying some which She had
visited. 1t is altogether probable that the ball OF
Thursday will be brilliant affair, and 1t would
not be bad idea for the committee in charge TO
invite number of women noted for their rcauy ana
fine attire to surround the Duchess nd her daughter
on the platform the east end OF the amphitheatre
The first private visit paid by the dncal pair was
10 The house OF Mrs. Eugene Kelly, on Monday alter
noon. where they met some Of the immediate mem
bers OF Mrs. kely's family among them her daughter
and granddaughter, Mrs. and Miss BealeS, both OF
whom speak Spanish exceedingly well, and T. III.
Kelly. After an interesting chat tea was served
when Lady Sykes, the Marquse de Casa Argudin,
formerly Miss Maria del Vale, and the Marquis OF
vilaiobar. a nephew Of the Duke. and better KNOWN
In New-York Rodrigo de saavcdra came IN. Mrs.
Paran stevens who has always been glad TO entertain
distinguished foreigners gave brilliant reception Tor
them on Thursday night, though the fearful storm
kept away some OF her expected guests. Most OF
Mrs. stevcns's invitations had been verbal ones.
number of city officials were included, though not
among those verbally invited. Mr.. and Mis-. Edward
Cooper's entertainment on Friday brilliant din
ner party
The entertainment at Mrs. stevens's was compare
lively small. The Mayor was not there nor were
other city officials. even Ward McAliister Inc
majority OF the gowns were white. embroidered IN
gold or silver relieved with colored velvet sleeves
The Duchess wore white combined heavily Win
wreaths of flowers In colors. Her daughter was III
blue. Heber bishop escorted the Duchess to supper
who did not wear crown, though some OF the Amer
lean women present did. Mrs Henry Soanc looKeh
particularly handsome in white brocade edged with
sable fur. and Mrs. George b. de Fores, wore COR
ceous gown OF pale uncut velvet. Mrs. Charles &.
Frsncklyn had a handsome gown OF white brocade
with mink velvet sleeves and Mrs. Forbes Ldth was
IN the new red violet shade. MIS- L. X "nMer"i's
and Mrs. W. BayQrd Cutting were both IN whte'
Mrs. william Evans Rogers was In black bTocaoe'
Mrs. bradley Martin wore a striking gown OF white
brocade with applied blue velvet In garlands ana
knots and a dog collar Of diamonds. Mrs Adrian
lselin r. looked handsome in blue gray velvet anu
aa,in Mrs CruGer in white, Miss Murphy, as
usual I'm black. Mrs. Frederick sheldon ana MIS-
Kirnicutt were 10th I'm yellow brocade Mrs MIMI
CUTS gown having some rare Odd point lace. MIS-
John Jacob Aston locked exceedingly pretty In black
and the hostess wore black ana "hite sUIpeu oil"
with many diamonds
Sir Tatton and Lady sykes. who have been some
months in Mexico sailed on the Majestic on Wednes-
day. Lady sykes Is sister OF George Cavendlsh
Bentinck. who married Miss Livingston. OF New
York the twin sister OF Mrs. Ogden MIL. she IN
berits much OF that wit and baDcy which have maue
her mother Of the most notable women IN Lohuoi
society. since this. her second visit to New-iorh
after nerod Of nineteen years, She has written a
most fatterng article for an English publication on
society here and elsewhere IN the United salc'' ou'
more particularly OF New-York Mr. and MS. JoIh
T. Covdin Mr. and Mrs. Frederick ii. Alien ana NSs
Adele Grant also passengers on the same sIe;'
ship. Mr.. and Mrs. Allen Will visit 'he ia''e'
mother the Duchess de Dino In Paris
Men OF rank and title do not always 100" ~ WV
York for bride News comes from Fan Francisco
OF The engagement OF Miss Celia TObn. daughter
OF Richard robin who left his children HARRISBURG
fortune TO Richard Granville Iare. Ni'couht hn"''
more who paid a flying visit TO Ncw'foiA aoou. BY
weeks ago. Lord Ennismorc IS the eldest son OF nv
Earl OF ListOwell. and lieutenant In 'he '''
Battalion Royal Scots. lie IS related 10 inc "o'
burys and his father Is prominent III 'our' ''
Miss Tobin who Is handsome and clever mas p'e"
much An England Ilr brother. Richard 1ob'n.
passed. some weeks In New York during The early
part OF the winter.
Bar lIarbor Is steadily growing In favor win New
Workers The cottage contingent for the coming sum
mer will have among It's Ncwiork representatives. M''
and Mrs. James ". Gerard, Mr.. ana MIS- JON"
Barland, Mr.. and Mrs II. Van Rensselaer, h'"''u''
Mr. and Mrs George a. Robbins. j. Coleman D'"y'oh'
Mrs. Robert Woodwork. Mr. and Mrs. 'haricS H.
MnrsLuu Mr. md Mrs Charles CARROLL JacEsOn ME.