New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-06-25
THE WEEK IN SOCIETY.

the city of nearly all OF its fashionable resu''s' an"
for the unfortunate stay-nt-homes New-io'A vas ~
times last week decidedly uncomfortable pace
Even I'm she ha,mts most frequcntec by iasn'o"aDe
,s,on,e compeled for one reason or announcer 10 re-
main IN town at this time OF the year iahiar races
are now as scarce buttercups H. 'e ''o"'' vi
January. The appearance OF DciMoh'o "''"e ,,''
dinner hour these warm evenings SPEAKS eioqucnu!
OF the fight from the city oil the men anu "oi'e"
monument I'm the social world NETWORK society was
h.h, r.y.r moro widely scattered than at present.
Many Of us wellknown members have gone to Chicago
10 enjoy the rare pleasures OIL the "orids fair.
MANY Others ere Europe or OIL ihcir way thcre ana
many more are either settled for the season or WISHING
at the resorts Although country houses at Newport,
Ienox Bar IIarbor, Narrasansett Pier and along the
hanks ~ the Hudson open. their owners and
occnants are enjoying the life OF and comfort
which nrecedes the rush and dash OF midsummer
gayety.
The opening OF the racing at sheepshead
on Tuesday made under prOpitious auspices and
Notwithstanding the excessive heat OF the day there
was an unusual social attendance, and a gay crowd
journeyed from wcstchestcr Tuxedo. Morrlstown,
Long Island and from the almost baked streets OF
the city TO the ny the sea. and despite the
frantic efforts Of the mercury to break all records en-
tOyed the faces and the bounteous luncheon spread
in the clubhouse the less. There was large
and interesting social attendance at the track and
display Of summer gowns on the part Of the feminine
contingent; which wonderfully refreshing. Such
q PROPULSION OF bOuffants both In sleeves and skirts,
dainty tucks and frills. deep and ounces has
not before been seen hereabouis this season. Mrs.
Thomas Hitchcock jr, who was one Of the most In
terestei Of her I'm the performances
on the track, attractively dressed In Gin
namon-coiorcd cloth. the skirt being made perfectly
plain. The waist, of ch;Sgcable silk Of pc
culiar blush hue was made with huge pulled
sleeves and trimmed with silk Of n sort of tan
color. She sailor hat Of brown straw, trimmed
on the lcR side with loose knot Of blue ribbon and
a cluster Of brown plumes. Mrs Sidney Dillon Rip
ley was In costume OF copper c0lored silk and white
lace and small bonnet Of black and white lace.
Mrs. william Sands n gown OF black and white
foulard, deliberately trimmed with white lace. end
u small capote Of white lace. Mrs. william Jaifray
looked handsome In a gown of black and white
foulard made with tabot of embroidered chiffon and
dainty bonnet Of black lace, dressed with narrow
white satin ribbons. Miss Mamie Jaffrny her
daughter, was in n handsome costume Of peach
cOlored silk, the skirt being made with two deep
founces edged with white lace deep bertha OF
white lace fell gracefully over the bodice Of
black satin. which WIS made with loose bouffant
sleeves She wore large white Leghorn hat, dressed
with creamt tinted and black ribbon bows.
Mrs. August Belmont was IN handsome gown
OF black summer silk and waist OF white
silk with black polka dots. She small black
Bonnet trimmed with white ribbons and single black
plume. Mrs Edward c. Potter in black and
another interested spectator. wore costume OF black
and white silk and large brt ad brmmcd black
straw hat. Mrs. FoAlia Kccne was In costume
OF white silk organize lawn. the full skirt being made
with founce Of the lawn bordered with pink and
yellow roses similar trimming adorned the cOrsagc,
which was well covered with deep fall Of cream
white lace. Her hat was large one Of chocolate
cOdred straw trimmed with red roses, black rib
bons and prOfusion Of white lace Mrs. Charles
Russell in pretty gown OF black and white
India silk trimmed with rich black embroidery.
Mrs. William Kent handsomely attired In a
costume Of and white silk embelshed With
white lace and Close-ftting bonnet OF white lace.
Mrs. Grcnvle Kane. who sat With Mrs. Kent, was in
black and white silk and Mrs. George Grlswold. also of
Mrs. kent's party, chy attired in costume Of
light gray rough CLOTH
Three reports recently published about Miss Eliza
beth E!ki!s, daughter OF Stephen b. Elkins, eX-
Secretary Of War. all interesting owing TO the
prominence OF the members Of Miss Elkins's family
and others who mentioned. but the reports were
Incorrect. One Of them, coming from Paris, an
unauthorized and incorrect announcement Of the
engagement Of Miss ElSirs to Desha Breckenridge.
member OF the old and wellknown Southern family OF
that psme. The others that when She went
abroad early In the season she accompanied Major
ard Miss IIalord. and that while in London She
presented at orc OF the Queens drawing Miss
Ellhns. who did not 60 abroad with Major Halford,
was In London only few days and she did not 60
IT. Society che Is at her fathers beautiful
place in West Virginia, having recently returned from
the other side with the Couderts.
There were several pretty weddings durire the week
That OF Miss Marie Hunt, the only daughter Of Mr.
and Mrs. J. Hamilton Hunt, and De Witt Clinton
Baker, which took place in Christ Church, Western
Boulevard and Severely fist-st on Wednesday evening
attracted good share OF attention as the bride Is
well known in that part Of the city. Last winter
with the bridegroom, she organized the West End
Cotere, dancing class which met weekly at private
houses. The wedding lavender and white one
and the decorations and costumes worn by the maid
OF honor and the bridesmaids entirely of these
coiors. A wedding march composed by Arthur Rose
and dedicated the bride played this occasion
for the first time. Miss Hurt wore some handsome
jewels, including large crescent OF pearls which
held her veil in place. and large brooch OF diamonds
and rubies. n present from the bridegroom, whose
gifts 70 his best man and uslers sword scarf
pins OF blue enamel set with pearls acd diamonds.
The BRIDE who received beautiful table OF Mexican
onyS and brass from the members Of the dancing
class which she organized presented to her attendants
pearl and duchess lace fare. The wedding reception
which held at the home OF the BRIDES parents In
West End-ave was largely atte1ded Notwithstanding
the heat. Apother pretty wedding took place on
Tuesday ut Waldhem, the country place at larry town.
cn|he-Iiudson Of ii. Walter Webb, which this summer
is occupied by Mr.. and Mrs. Herman o. Armour.
The bride Miss Mary Armour. their second and
only unmarried daughter and the bridegroom William
Gilman Nichols, Of this city. 1t not large
wedding, not than sixty persons being present
at the ceremony, which was performed on the lawn
10 the west OF the house. II was novel and
effective scene, and would have furnished beautiful
and telling subject for the brush OF an artist. The
lawn about where the couple married covered
With heavy rugs. ard their heads was a canopy
OF small white flowers and greens suspended from
the branches OF several tall eln&. There were no
attendants for either the bride or bridegroom who
aftcrward held informal reception and received the
CONGRATULATIONS OF the guests while standing beneath
the horal canopy, which placed in spot from
which magnificent and sweeping view OF the Hudson
River was afforded The wedding breakfast was served
ut small tables out the lawn in large marquee
erected the south side OF the house. The bridal
gown was rs staple, rich and suggestive OF the