The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-04-22
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The return Of the opera troupe Infused .
| general eheeriulness and good humor into
society. which was = pleasant change from
the heaviness and prosiness OF the last six
weeks Monday was quite a gala night and
| Faust Mphistopheies. and Marguerite never
before in this country received such an ova-
tion. Nine. Melbs sang like bird. and
brought tears to many eyes. far greater
triumph. By the way, than the shouts Of
praise and hurricane OF applause that greeted
her appearance before the curtain. The au.
disnce was most apprecistive and enthusiast.
tic. and com prlsed so much beauty. color. and
glitter as to be quite bewiiderinK.
| Box No !, in which sat Mrs Roche. in pas
blue. and Miss Letter, in white satin with
clouds of soft white lace most becomnaly dis.
! posed. with the Portuguese Minister. "
| Souza Roza. and Count Sierstopn In attend.
| snce. attracted general notice. Miss Letter
! has seldom looked so handsome and Mira
| Roche could not be more charming. The
| greatest display OF jewels was made by Mrs.
| Ogden Mills. who wore profusion Of pearls
| and diamonds well set Off by a background Of
bright pink. With her was Lady Tatton sykes
| In a SNOWY arrangement OF romradour pink
| and blue. There was good deal OF beauty In
| the Warren box. where Mrs. Whitney Warren
| and Mrs. starr Miller were seated aud also in
| Mrs. Bends. wbo:had her two daughters with
her. Scattered about In boxes and orchestra
| stalls were number OF other handsome young
matrons and pretty girls, and as the yaude-
willie box was we'll filled and there was no LACK
OF m en- In the audience from college students
to club veterans. the scene was impressive
On the following evening. when Nine.
Caly6 made a childish exhibition OF petulancs
which did not appear on the play bills. Mrs.
Egerton l.. Winthrop looked really beautiful
In black and white striped satin. and Mrs. Il.
II. Hunt aud her sister, Mrs. Oliver Hartman,
Jr.. were conspIcuousy handsome in Dr.
Webbs box. Mr. and Mrs. Forbes.Leith made
their last appearance. and took leave of many
friends on this occasion. They called the
next day In the Majestic. and as they have
house in London and n charming home In
Scotland. they will not return for a Ions time.
Tho social event OF Wednesday was Miss
Kip's ard Mr.. McCraery's wedding In Grace
Church. which was probably the smartest
wedding that we shall have for at least twelve
months. Aside from the bridal tty. who
were all well gotten up. very distinguished
looking and as perfect In the detail OF their
dress and manners as brides and their at
tendants always should he, tho church pro-
scented one startling array OF snowy and
brilliant colors Even the stained glass
windows psled before the vivid tints OF the
ladies' gowns and hats. Collectively the
effect was good. but separately and indiyidu-
ally 1t could hardly be called becoming.
Inssnsibly tho eye strayed from the deep-
toned puppies and gorgeous pinks and yelows
to young faces Ike that OF Mlss Schlcsinger.
who was very plainly dressed. but conspicuous
for her extreme deiicacy OF feature and p-r-
lection OF outline. Mrs. Duncan Elliott also
has seldom looked as lovely in pale mauvs
and sim pie white lace bonnet. Mrs. Albeit
Stevens's black and white check. with bright
cherry colored ribbons. was exactly suited 10
her style and complexion. and Mrs. Fernando
I.L ii.
extremely pretty In simple dark costume.
Miss Amy Bend and Miss Ruth Morgan were
also at their best. and MrA Clews was charm
ing In purple velvet
The little contretemps Of the bridegroom's
tardy appearance has been amuslngly ex-
planned By tho sections not being up to date
In his musical education. The wedding
march Of Mr.. Sebastian schlesnger. which
was played as the bridal procession entered.
was quite new to his ear and waiting pacidiy
for the familiar strains Of "Lohengrin or the
Midsummer Nights Dream" he failed to no.
tify Mr.. McCreery aud his best nan until the
bride was standing at the altar steps.
On Thursday. most decidedly. no inmates Of
houses and apartme nts along the line Of Filth
avenue and Its offshoots could have been
found Indoors. as those who were not counted
eligible to the meetings OF Daughters OF the
Revolution at Fraunce'sTavern In Broad street
or to celebrate the battle of Lexington to soft
strains OF the mandolin. and under steamers
OF red. white and blue. with menu not by aay
means to be des pissed. at the Waldorf luncheon.
were crowding Sherry's ballroom to sufroca-
tion at the great charity concert or Standing
| on hassocks and seats in Trinity Chapel to OBJ
serve and criticise the red and white Wedding
OF Miss Ientihon and Mr.. Clifford. 1t was =
very busy afternoon indeed. and as there was
large dinner at Mrs. Clews's in the evening
and packed house at the Metropolitan. to see
the first performance in this city OF Masse-
nets "Werthsr." with Jean de Reszk5 In the
title role. very little time was left for rest
The concert for the Poor Isoys' Summer
Camp" for which SO much has been done by
charitable society women. was a pronounced
success. Nine. Melba was in excellent voice.
and sang the aria from Lucia" with the flute
accompaniment as even those who were old
enough to have been brought up on Lucia"
both here and abroad had never heard II sung
before Henri MArtsau played exauisitsly on
the violin. and the disappointment that was
natural at NJ Plancon's illness was atoned for
by the charming recitations OF Nine. Segond-
Weber This lady's French was SO clear and
so admirably spoken as TO be easily UNDER
stood by every one present. and her magnetism
OF face and voice carried her audience with
her from FIRST to last When the concert was
over refreshments were served in the lower
ballroom. and Nine. Melba held quite a recep-
ton for those who were not hurrynG down to
the Trinity Chapel wedding or making hasts
10 get home In time to dress for dinner
Miss Lentilhon's wedding was a very rset;y
affair in spite OF adverse opinions as to tho n
PRODUCTION OF martial red into the costumes
and decorations. It was novelty in wediin.
colors. but very effective one. and as II was
largely combined with white. there was no
glare or Garishness about II. And then 1t was
a change. and bride who can Introduce any
thing new into nuptial cerem onlals deserves
the thanks OF all those who have fancy for
attending them. Elderly people who go 70
weddings In the older churches OF New forS
frequently remark that sysrythinGis precisely
as 1t was forty years ago. before they we're
married themselves; and now that the bridal
veil is Invariably described as the one worn BY
the mother or grandmothsr.of the bride at her