New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-09-10
THE WEEK IN SOCIETY.

Although the leaders of fashion are still out of
.n and will not return excep. for transient visits
hsfore the second week of November, yet within
the last week a marvellous change has come over
h aspect of the fashionable districts in town. and
,,e streets which have been for several months de-
.erted are beginning to show signs of life and ac-
,,,,tv Demonicos is thronged nearly every even
INC with well-known people just returned from
broad or in town for "A few days from their coun-
,ry homes arrange for their city residences dur
Ing the coming winter season. few more weeks
and Lenox and Newport houses will be closed and
,be Cayeties will be transferred to Tuxedo, the
country clubs at Westchester, Orange and Long
leland and other places near the city. The trial
,oces of the cup defenders have tempted many peo-
nile from their retreats in the mountains and along
shore and naturally considerable interest Is evnced
nv a large part of the fashionable world in the
performances of the competing craft, On Thursday
and again yesterday, the NewYork Yacht Clubs
steamer Taurus went to sea with goodly repre-
sentation Of men and women who supplied with
oil the comforts and conveniences that John Van
scbaick Oddie could provide or suggest enjoyed the
races over the deep course, and returned TO
town in the evening more enthusiastic yachtsmen
than they were when they started in the morning
The formal September rs will doubtless sum-
mon a great crowd to town.
Newport, although less gay than 1t was a
fortnight ago. is far from being the dull
Mace some accounts picture 1t. There have been
M dances those at the Casino, but there mas
been no dearth of dinner parties, uncheons coach
ing parties and general entertainments at the cot
,aces such at this period OF the season
The dance given on board the yacht Nourmahal by
Mr. and Mrs. John Jacob Astor was a particularly
happy incident and one which was enjoyed by the
Young gay element. The golf games and the Ia
dies lawn tennis tournament claimed the attention
of the cottagers and visitors. but 1t must be con-
tossed the most interested spectators were assem-
he "a cir where
some excellent playing by Miss Taller and Mrs.
John Jacob Aston. Small dances were given by
Mrs H. Mortimer Brooks and Mrs. Philip hear-
nv and Mrs. Charles NJ. Oerichs, James j. van
Aleu- Mrs. Henry Clews. Mrs. b. ~ Taller, Mrs.
g II Baldwin, Herbert D. Robbins, Mrs +. r.
wharton and Mrs Frederic d'Hauteville entertained
large dinner parties. Thomas f. Gushing had the
public coach on Wednesday, when his guests were
Miss Hunnewell Miss Edith Gushing. f. Brock
hoist Cutting and William Cutting Perry Belmont
on Tuesday gave luncheon at By-the-Sea In honor
Of NJ. and Nine Forain, when his guests included
Mr. and Mrs William X. Vanderbilt, Mrs. Frederick
W. Vanderbilt. Prince Poniatowsk and Oliver II. r.
Belmont The entire party after luncheon walked
over to Marble House. and were conducted over
the house by Mr. and Mrs. Vanderbilt, VINO nave
closed their palatial home for the season. Ihey
intend TO sail for Europe in short time on the
Valiant and expect to remain abroad for couple
of years Some of the visitors at Newport at pres
ont include Mr. and Mrs. Richard Irwin, who are
the guests of Mrs. William Duer; Mr.. and Mrs
Orme Wilson. who are at the BeechWoou' Inc
guests of Mrs. Aston, and Mrs. John *. BRADY anu
Mrs Sidney Harris, guests of Mr. ana Mrs. Z
Albert Stevens. Mr. and Mrs. Elbridge T. Gerry
who are in the Adirondacks for the rest of the
season have leased the Hodgson villa. Linden
hurst in Bellevue ave, for the season OF 1891 The
death of Charles II. Bergman at Newport on
Wednesday was a great shock TO his family ana
friends who. while they knew that he was in feeble
health were entirely unprepared for his death MT
Berryman was well known in New-York ana New
mort and was considered the handsomest man in
society Mr. Bergman is survived by his WIFE
two daughters. Mrs. Lorillard Spencer ana MISS
Gcorgana Bergman. and one son, Charles Berry
man. The death of Colonel Jerome Napoleon Bona
larte which occurred at Prides crossing MASS
was also a surprise to the cottage colony at New
port Colonel Bonaparte had been summer resi-
dent at Newport for long time. owning Harrison
House in Harrson-ave which Sir Julian Fduncc-
fote the British Ambassador. is now occupying.
Colonel Bonaparte did not go into society much but
last year he gave elaborate entertainment al the
Casino when his daughter was introduced into so
ciety.
Lenox has begun in a mild way the short fall
season on Monday Mrs. David Lydig gave re-
ception with music in honor Of Mrs Kay ana on
the same day the Misses Furniss the first of
their receptions Friday evening brought the bach-
,lors' bail al the Assembly Rooms. which was far
and away the prettest and gaycst affair OF the
season thus FAR. The young hosts who Interested
themselves in getting up the ball. Searle Barclay
1r Arson Phelps Stokes, jr. Louis Greeneai' fierre
Botkin ard John Grecnleaf-won gratitude rom the
phsanx Of youth and beauty In whose honor II was
given The guests were received by Mrs. Henri
Rraem. Mrs Frederic Nelson and Miss Furniss
The tub" parade was the GROWING incident yes
terdav Tuxedo promises to have an unusually
pleasant autumn season. The cottagers are arriN-
ing daily and nearly all the rooms in the clubhouse
are engaged for the latter half OF september anu
the month of october. Tuxedo's season has no
limit and the clubhouse is even more attractive
In the cool months than early in September. with
the first turn Of the leaf subscribers and cottage
owners come troopirg IN from the various watering
places Just now signs OF Indian suinIner are pc
ginning TO manifest themselves ANA there are "theI
evidences 10 be encountered alonS the pretty drNe'
which betoken the approach of one OF the most en-
toysble seasons of the year The annual bail IL an
nounced 10 take place at the clubhouse at the end
Of October In the mean time there is informal dane
ing in The pretty ballroom every saturday hlSh''
More young married people than hav' been luxe 10
for some seasons will he there this year. ana many
entertainments Of a novel and enjoyable character
viii! probably take place before the holiday season
arrives There seems to be little representation
regarding the coming season in town.
Previous 10 the Horse Show. which will open
IN the Madison Square Garden on Monday. Novem-
Der r. and which bids fair to summon the coach
ing and racing set to town early there VIII De
several weddings on next Thursday will take
nsco the marriage of Miss Sarah Birdsall Otis, TO
Frederick Edey. at Nearthe-Bay. the summer
home of the brides father. James Otis, at Bell
mort L. l. As published in this column fort
nigh. AGO Miss Otis will he attended by two brides
maids Miss Elizabeth Ray Deahed and MISS
p.s,,ix Jones-and a maid of honor. Miss Henri
cite Mclean Mr. Hartman, Mr.. Abbott and the
brides cousin James Otis r.. Will be the usheTs
snecial train with guests from town will leave the
railway station at Long Island City at 1870
O'clock and returning leave BeIlport AT 5;"V
O'clock As already announced, the wedding OF
Miss Ada Smith and Alfred Kessier will take
place on october II. at the country home Of the
brides mother, Mrs. Samuel Smith. at Banston
which is a short distance from Saratoga the Rev
II. " c.,,.r,ee Of Calvary Church. this city