New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-01-14
THE WEEK IN SOCIETY.

C.uenders teas, receptions and dinners almost
without number. three opera nights and matinee
form, the record OF the last week. and sandwiched
IN among these entertainments were the meetings
NJ several dancing classes and cotillon dinner and
dance for Miss Elizabeth King, daughter Of Mi
and Mrs John Alsop King. at Delmonico's. The
Patriarchs' ball on Monday night was to the salts
faction Of all who took part in it, ana was. If
smaller in point of attendance than the ball in
Decembcr equally as brilliant entertainment.
Worth gowns, diamonds and other rare gems Were
worn. and there seemed TO be larger number OF
Young girls present than at the ball last month.
There were. however. fewer distinguished strangers
on Monday night than usual al Patrarch ball.
The decorations in the corridors ana ballroom were
handsome and suggestive and the supper up to the
roIronico standard Mrs Ogden Millss dinner
dance on Tuesday night was preceded by the re-
contion with music. the first Of series of four,
given by Miss Calender and Miss DE Forest in
their handsome apartment in Madison-ave. and
eventv-second-st. 1t altogether a very ele-
cant affair and one at which some excellent music
mas contributed by several professional singers and
musicians The assemblage numbering 800 persons,
was a remarkably brilliant one. and the display Of
gowns and jewels almost bcwilderinS in variety
and glitter Mrs Alfred Younss looked extremely
handsome in a striking gown of pale lilac miror
velvet made perfectly plain the corsaGe being
studded with large and small diamond stars. Mrs.
Edward Reeve Merritt wore an effective gown
Of blue and pink brocade Mrs William Jay was
IN white brocade Mrs. lie Grand Benedict was
handsome in pink satin, with bertha of old lace
and many diamond ornaments on the corsage ana
in her coiffure. Mrs. Frederick II. Benedict was
IN n gown Of salmon-pink satin brocade Miss
Schlesnger, Of London, wore a rich gown OF Oh
cold satin and lace. Mrs. Gaspar Griswold was in
a gown Of black velvet combined with white ana
deem bertha of point dAlencon. Miss Catherwood
was in blue silk and moss-green velvet Mrs
George b. De Forest was in white satin brocade. IA
superb diamond ornament on the left side of the
corsage and a parure Of diamonds on the head.
Miss Hurst and Miss Marion Carey were both at
tired in ivory-white satin; Mrs william Douglas
was in pae-blue satin brocade. and Mrs. Richard
Mortimer wore a gown Of mauve satin and lace
The important incidents Wednesday were the
singing of NJ Plancon. of the opera, in the tea
room at Sherrys. and the dinner and dance IN
honor of Miss King at Delmonico's AT the former
there was a gathering which was numerous ana
representative and which bestowed its heartiest
applause upon the singing OF the basso while at the
latter there was an elaborate dinner served in the
red room to about forty young people who after
ward danced in q cotiilon led by Alexander NJ.
MADDEN and Miss King.
The first Assembly bali of the season at SheTr! :
IN Thursday night was another brilliant occurrence
NJ the week The Assemblies are always the most
exclusive and the most like entertainments in
private house of all the large subscription balls
The ball on Thursday night was as heautin" as
select and we'll chosen as regards the "'' persons
who took part IN It as the most eXactins man Oh
woman could demand 1t the first tine tA2t
an Assembly bali has been given at sherry s. ana
since the night of the ball some Of the paronesses
have been wondering why Il; had not occurred 10
them three years ago to so to Sherry : ~ w.
ratons in the pink and blue room were wonNeTlu'y
effective and the passaSeway from the h'ter 'oo'"
into the ballroom wos beautifei with tapestry
hangings and garands of laurel only 'h'ee
~ the four ladies selected 10 receive the
p,es.s Mrs Baylies, Mrs. Adrian Iseiin' IT..
and Mrs John G. X. Duer We're pe''""
Mrs Charles A. Post. who was on the hecepuoh
Committee and who is just recovering from an at
tack Of the grip was unable 70 attend The younger
dancing element predomineted. although there was
q generous attendance Of veterans in society. Nh1e
the costumes were superb and the glitter OF pre-.
c,ous stones was dazzling, the number OF O''sh' I'H
and crimson gowns worn was a renaTNaDe anu L.
tnguishing feature Of the dress part OF ''' Dali
Plain and figured red and crimson, from the paieSt
"a the deepest of those shades. were to he seen
IN every side Mrs W. Seward Webb Mrs. Fred
eric r. Jones. Mrs. John Jay Chapman Miss Marie
Rose de Garmendia and Mrs. John II. Davis were
a few of those who appeared in gowns "hlch were
either red crimson ruby in color Mrs DAVIS
gown which was Worth creation. was OF fuchsa-
colored brocade. the skirt OF which was MAD" with
an overdress looped up on the left side rAade per
fectly plain. except for little lace Trimming On
the corsage the front Of which was decorated with
four enormous diamond and sapphire ornaments,
Of diamand stars. Mrs Charles G. Francklyn was
gorgeous in a gown Of yellow satin hrocado, lounced
with point lace Mrs. Henry Sloane, who was in a
beautiful gown Of white satin. the bottom Of the
skirt garlanded with pink roses over hounce OF
lace wore the only crown in the assembly. 1t was
of diamonds and tipped with large rear-sAapcn
pearls. Mrs. 3 Van Rensselaer, Cruger. IL
gown Of black satin, the bodice trimmed with
rich lace. carried large bouquet Of PINK roses
and purple vloets and wore a cluster OF the vlo-
lets her cors1Fe. she also wore some handsome
pearls Mrs William D. Sloane wore gorgeous
gown OF cloth Of god and many pearl ana diamond
ornaments: her daughter. Miss Adele S.oane. was
In rather simple gown of white satin ana cersse-
coored velvet Mrs Frederick l.. Grant was in
csnary-colored satin brocaGe. combined with mauve
velvet: Mrs John T. Cowdn wore probably one OF the
most effective gowns in the room. 1t was Of pale
pink satin the surface Of the skirt and corsage
being ornamented with discs Of black velvet Mrs
B. c. Porter looked extremely handsome in
Of black velvet the upper half OF the corSase
b,ag Of white satin trimmed with fat silver bulioh
straps OF which crossed the shoulders Mrs burke
Roche was in white and straw colored striped SATIN
on which there was a number Of small bows Of
yellow satin RIBBON. Mrs. Hermann Oelrichs. VINO /
with her sister. Miss Fair. were among the hrst
TO arrive IN the ballroom. was atiired !" pa.e Due
satin and wore cluster OF American Dean brsty
was admirably displayed IA gown ol o''"7'
The cotillon after supper was led by Elisha Dyer
jr Numerous dinner parties were given before the /
ball the largest and most elaborate taking place
at the homes of Mrs William ID. Sloane Mrs !.
Townsend Burden. Mrs Heber r. BISHOP anu MI
Harry lie Grand Cannon. whose party was In hohor
OF Miss Maud Livingston 81
Tomorrow night the second and last Of the Mon,
day Cotons will be given at Sherry's. The cotliioh
will be led by Alexander NJ. MADDEN. an
While the arrangements for the BacheloIS Sa an /
which is take place at the Hotel Waldorf on
Thursday night, not yet completed enough IL .
known OF them to warrant the assertion that the I
ball will be Of the most elaborate ones given
IN this city for long time Most OF the lnVi.aoioi, ,
tendance will not exceed go persons The beautiful
ballroom and the first and second floors IN t'e .
west wing OF the Waldorf are TO be used By IN" /
Bachelors for their entertainment There VII be no
ARTIFICIAL decorations In the ballroom but the cor
ridors. the cafe and the conservatory vii! be most ,
ella tely decorated. and an ingenious arrange F
ment Of electric lights viii make the display me
most beautiful and unique ever seen mere ~ ne /
guests will be received In the inside cafe when .
with rich hanginge. handsome lamps and flowers .
will be transformed into drawing room Here .