New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-08-13
THE WEEK IN SOCIETY

nonicos, at the roof gardens in the places
usually frequented by them at this period of tho
year. PROFESSIONALLY the departure Of the New
York Yacht Club fleet for the annual cruise tc
The eastward early in the week is I'm a great
measure. responsible for the deserted appearance
of the clubs. Delmonicos and other resorts fire.
ouented by members of The fashionable world. A
respectable number of guests sailed up the Sound
on the steamboat TarUs on Monday and wit
messed the preliminary manoeuvres of the yachts
which were made in wind strong out OF the
northwest. which made the hearts of the old salts
light with JOY and thoroughly tested the canvas
and rigging Of the different craft The ill-luck
which befell the Nigilant in the breaking of her
,oprnast and bowsprt was the only mshap which
attended the days sport. AS ii was. the display
WAS a pretty one The arrival Of the fleet in
Newport waters increased the summer crowd at
the hotels there and in the cottage colony. The
impetus given TO the by the arrival of the
yachts and the yachtsmen will be emphasized dur
ing the week, when entertainments on land and
water will occupy the days and nights Summer
gayety continued all along Bellevue-ave. last week
IN so hearty a manner that it must go far to re-
move all doubt TO the brilliancy of the season
and its advantages to the socially ambitious soul.
There was a round of luncheons and dinner par
ties and coaching parties while the attendance at
the Casino dances demonstrated that dancing Is
not a thing of the past even at Newport nor
would the announcements to enjoy this style OF
proclaim
last fortnight the Casino dances have developed
into dressy affairs as was distinctly shown the
other night when Mrs Henry Lawrence Bur
nett who is visiting her parents, Mr.. ana
Mrs Edward y. Taller. appeared IN a
striking costume OF orange crepe uhhiheu
with black velvet i'll rosettes and stream
ers Mrs Burke-Roc in white satin and antique
,.ce. her sister Mrs Peter Cooper Hewitt in blue
snk and point lace: Mrs Elisha Dyer jr, in pale
yellow crepe Powered with roses and wearing
superb aigrette of diamonds Mrs schuyler haii-
ton in a handsome gown OF cream-whte salih
covered with bouquets of roses ana large Pulieu
sleeves of old rose velvet Mrs. George b. DE FOR
-. - white satin brocade; Mrs. Duncan Elliot in
v.uoc, and black striped gauZe; Mrs Henry Crews
wearing a rich gown of turquoise blue VeNel anu
many diamond ornaments Mrs. {. Albert stevens
IN black lace. and Mrs. Charles NJ Oelrlchs III
peculiar shade of brown satin
Ope Of the important social incidents OF the carry
mart Of the week was the sailing party ana uiicheo
given nv Mr. and Mrs. Henry Il. Sloane on poaro
~ their schooner-yacht Columbia, where they ell
tertained among others Mr.. ana Nrs' "i""iioP
Chanler Mr. and Mrs. Frank Is. Pehuie'on, CA
Commodore and Mrs. Gerry. Mr.. ana Mrs' "In'
nav Warren Sir Julien and Lady Pauncefote MT
and Ms Fernando Yznaga, Mr. ana MIS- 1aiiies i
Kernocban Miss Hope Goddard, Miss Grace WI
cen Miss yelling Hamilton Cary, Good kedHiohu
and Frederick l. Beach 800
I'm FRIDAY Mrs William X. Vanderbilt gave
-ecention and lawn party at Marble House. IL was
nrohahv the most elaborate entertainment OF 'i'e
kind ever given in Newport The enure mouse a.
thrown open. and the guests seVera' huAuivu "
o,,,nber were allowed at will to inspect the inner
ent rooms and the valuable COLLECTION Oh pai'i''
antioues and the other priceless lurhis"ns9 a."
house Mrs Vanderbilt. as is her custom 49,
b.r guests alone standing in the gold ura"ne
Sha mas attired in a gown of white crepe
and silk The interior OF the house Was H""''
L., dacl al with flowers and plants
Tn the spacious hallway were two huse y!
n,ids of tall spikes of the orlsn' i'
hollyhocks A magnificent fountain pasii VI
tioue bronze in the balcony was hieu ~ -, w."
,.ros ua,er-lies and lotos flowers compiheu
with other choice aquatic flowers anu on"e
FURNISHES and tall grasses. Large i"ou"' %
Golden banded japanese lilies ana oiue "!u'""
reas were used to decorate the uia"'e 1891,
There was music by Hungarian paiiu uu'i"e
IN. hours of the reception and buffet Iuhcheo'i
ras served throughout the afternoon In the
evening Mrs Vanderbilt gave a dinner party
large dinner parties also given by Mr.. ana
Mrs IL Mortimer Brooks. who entertainer ioi''
two guests, seated at seven small iaDIes' MI. anu
Mrs Heber r. Bishop, Mr. and Mrs Henry 'ie"9,
Mr. and Mrs T. Townsend Burden and Mr.. ana
Mrs Henry r. Sloane. Mrs. Paran stevens VINO
o-r,vod from Europe early in the week. was en-
tertained at dinner last night by Ward McAiHster'
The first OF the large private balIs OF the seasoi
will be given on Tuesday, at Eastoourhe Io's''
hv Mr. and Mrs. William FltzhuSn Nhitehousc'
for their debutante daughter, and the second VIII
to,lou a, Fairlawn the home of Mr. ana MIS-
J. T. Burden
prenarations are being made for the coaching
narade which will take place next SATURDAY anu
which will probably be a much larger ana more
imposing show than it was thought 1t would be "heh
the date WAS decided upon several weeks ago
Mr. higgins one OF the most accomplished WHIPS
on this side of the Atlantic is doing MS UTMOST
~ make the parade worthy of Newport and one OF
the gttering features of the present season tere'
Although the details for the turnout next SATURDAY
have not yet been completed. II IS prooaoe 'iia'
,hara viii no nine or Ten coaches in line Ger
tainly with Mrs Yznaga. Mrs. Burke-Roche' N'S'
CAREY +. Havemeyer. Mrs. Cooper Hewitt Mis'
I1enrv Y sloane Mrs. Duncan Elliot. Mrs {. Al
bert stevens Miss Hope Goddard ana nan nun
dred other equally attractive ana styhsh "o'i.,'
10 select as passengers. there shouiu DC "o 80
~ feminine loneliness the tops of the coacheS
next saturday. 1t has been decided tha' 'neie
shall be no subscription ball at the Casii'o ''',,
,oar visi,ors at Newport to-day include Coiohei
and ure ( V r. Cruger. who are guests OF Mr.
and Mrs James Kernochan; Mrs. "lidih ~
dard who with her daughter. Miss hope oouua,u'
is being entertained by }. j. Van Aieil at MS ~
mansion: Mr. and Mrs. Hollis H. HuIhewe"' 81
Roderick Cameron. Mr.. and Mrs "hhaih -
sloane and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas r. Howard VINO
.ro tho quests at Rough Point OF Mr. ana Mrs'
Frederick W Vanderbilt. -.
The most interesting incident OF the week ~
Nsrrssansett Pier. where there Is much sayeV
Of a mild sort. the amateur 'hea'rca' p
,ormances given at the Casino 1heaue ior "e
80. - ,ho 60. wall extension fund. cred
,,ah,n performance of IA Comcal Countess was
a,. ,,h Mrs Wilbur Boodgood, Edward Fales
Coward and ]. j. X Hackett in the principal parts
"a Husband in Clover and Mrs Jariey way
vorks were enjoyed by numerous gatherings OIL
Thursday and Friday evenings c...
ffGc
sx.,or ~ the late General John T.
snrasue Of the United States Army who d'ed i u,
this city in 1873 and Lieutenant Alexander Lucisn
Dade. Of the 10th Cavalry was the ony niau n,-
rnonal incident Of the week near the Guy. i. .ooN
place on Tuesday afternoon IN 81 john