New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-08-27
THE WEEK IN SOCIETY.

tertainments than any previous week of the present
season. OF in all probability than any of the coming
weeks will produce. Although Newport for a time,
during the week. was completely isolated from
the world in general, and New York in particular
as il has been since modern invention and science
have conquered the incompetence Of time and space
II rather rapid pace that society kept up it
fitted gayly from one engagement to another in
an earnest ard almost vain endeavor TO attend
all the gatherings and enjoy all the pleasure that
the season can afford II mattered not if awnings
were blown down, if pools of mud ald water
made Professionalism almost impossibty the
men and women of the fashionable world never
dreamed of refusing invitation on that account
Cottagers and strangers. and ALL on Thursday
and Friday found considerable pleasure in watching
the magnificent spectacle presented at Spouting
Rock. and all along the shore. where the ocean
dashed on the rocks and sandy beach.
The chief social incidents of the week were the
grand ball given by Mr.. and Mrs |. Townsend
Burden. at Fair Lawn the dance Of Nr. and Mrs.
w. FJtzhUSh Whtehouse. Theodore y. Havemeyers
clambakc and the tennis tournament. Besides these
there were number of nthsr entertainments. not
elaborate or costly in appointments as the first
two mentioned. but Of almost equal Importance ana
OF fully much pleasure and enjoyment for those
who attended them Fair Lawn, the beautiful home
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Burden. was a blaze % glory on
the occasion of the long promised ana eagerly
awaited ball. The decorations in the interior OF the
doors there an equally effective and beautiful
display. All the trees on the Marine-ave side of
the place facing the ballroom were illuminated with
d thousand more fairy lamps OF many colors
Mrs Burden received her guests in the handsome
Louis XIV. salon. She wore a rich costume OF
white MORE, deliberately embroidered in silver.
touched with ruby velvet. a diamond tiara was
worn on the head and ropes of diamonds. beauti-
full large stones encircled her neck Miss Evelyn
Burden for whom the ball was given, assisted her
mother. She was attired in white chiffon. Several
young women including Miss Beatrice Bend Miss
Adele Sloan and Miss Whittier, also assisted In
receiving. 1t was indeed beNy of beauties that
surrounded the hostess Until after midnight the
dancing was entirely informal. Elisha Dyer. jr.,
with Miss Burden partner, began the coiion.
which WAS a remarkably well-managed and enjoy
able one and danced by about sixty couples.
There FIVE FAVOR figures. and in them the
ladies received gold belts straw fans. with punches
of artificial lowers tied them with ribbons;
satin sachet bags satin mouchor cases. silver pin
cushions, picture frames ana rosettes FOR the
men there were silver whistles, satin pncushions.
meerschaum cigarette holders, leather photograph
frames, cigar cases in which were genuine re-
gaias and other beautiful. useful and unique
,rics Supper was served in the dinng-room and
large hallway. the guests being seated at small
tables Many really gorgeous gowns were worn
Mrs IL. Mortimer Brooks was in pale heliotrope
brocade; Mrs. Henry Clews was in electric blue
satin and tulle: Mrs. Fernando Yznaga, in shot
satin entirely yelled in gold net; Miss Hope God
dard was in white satin, with light blue scarf
carelessly draped about the waist; Mrs. Paran
Stevens was in caret-colored brocade: Mrs. William
X Vanderbilt wore beautiful gown of rich white
bengalne with chiffon scarves; Mrs. Ogden Goelet
was in white satin. and Mrs Hamilton FISH
Webster was in gown of cream satin with bars
of moss green velvet and bows. Mr.. and Mrs.
Whitehouse gave delightful cotillon which brought
oil he society.
entertainment was In honor of their daughter. Miss
Lilly Whtehouse, who has not yet been introduced
The cotillon led by Worthngton Whitehouse
who danced with his cousin, in whose honor the
party was given. Mr. Havemever's clambak, was
one of the most delightful incidents of the week.
The guests. some thirty in all. were conveyed in
coaches driven by the host and Mr. Van Allen. to
the grove at Vanclause lovely spot. about dozen
miles outside of Newport, where genuine Rhode
Island clambake was enjoyed
Despite the efforts of some people who have been
most liberal in their support of the public coach
the great majority of summer residents have seen
fit TO withhold their patronage and as conse-
ouence the coaching scheme this summer has
fallen far short of the expectations Of the persons
most interested The Republic was out several
times last week, and on each occasion carried
number of well-known men and women on the
afternoon when Mrs. George Il. DE Forest gave
coaching party. Mrs. S. Van Rensselaer, Cruger oc
cupied the box seat beside Frank Ware, the whip
Mrs Cruger effectively attired in a gown OF
gray crepe. trimmed with salmon pink, and small
toque. in which there was single rosette OF sal
mon-pink satin Mrs. Henry Clews another of the
passengers, was in cream-white silk muslin, re-
lieved with blue ribbons Miss George Bergman
was in gray crepe. trimmed with white lace inse:-
ton. The hostess was In a gown OF lustreiess
black silk, made with large sleeves and collar OF
point lace. On Friday William Hartman gave
coaching party in honor of Mr. and Mrs George
OBJ daN-
from Shelter Island. Besides the guests Of honor
there were on the coach Mrs Frederick Pierson,
Miss Daisy Person DE Forest Manice. and tho
French Ambassador, VI. Patenotre. An incident OF
Friday evening was a sailing and dancing party
given by Mr.. and Mrs Elbridge T. Gerry on board
their yacht Electra One of the important
social features of this week which is being much
discussed is the surprise domino party. to be given
on Tuesday night at Mr.. Van Aliens Tudor man.
sion. The lawn tennis tournament has been well
attended. while the polo matches which have just
begun. exciting great interest among the lovers
OF this sport The success of the Casino dances
may be considered settled. as the governors have
Just announced that for the of the
there will be extra dance Wednesday even
ings. With all the pretty in Newport and
a good share OF dancing hand, 1t is not
remarkable that good luck should attend these
dances.
Since the close of the tennis tournament South
ampton has been without much gayety. although
there is always plenty of amusement for the young
people who dance. sail. swim and disport them
selves the tennis courts from sunrise to sunset
Prepa tons being made for the wedding OF
Miss Ada Smith and Alfred Kessler. which it has
been decided to have celebrated on Wednesday,
October IL, at the country home OF Miss Smiths
mother at Ballston, in Saratoga County. on ac-
count of bereavement in the family of the bride
elects sister, Mrs Samuel j. Colgate, the we'd
ding will be quiet only the relatives and a small
number of intimate friends going up to the cere-
mony and breakfast Mrs. Colgate is just now the
guest of her mother at Ballston, having closed her
house at New Hamburg-on the-Hudson MISS
Birdie OTIS. the occasion of her marriage to
Frederick Edey. which Is 20 take place at her
fathers country seat Near-the-Bay at Bellport.
L. l., on September H. will be attended by two
bridesmaids Miss Bessie Delafield, daughter OF