New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-12-23
THE WEEK IN SOCIETY.


tell the world that Christmas is near. The holiday
season is now In full blast. and people in society
are kept busy both day and night. During the day
,here has been shopping for holiday gifts. and
during the night many dinners. theatre parties
tho OPERA supper parties. balls and small dances
generations 70. the great festival going on
&, every quarter. and as it falls so near Sunday
,wo days removed-a double holiday will be en-
,oyed thus giving an opportunity TO those VINO
1--we the country to divide their time between
country pleasures and home duties. The sudden
collapse OF frosty weather and many things that
hslong to wntry season has put an end to the
skaters and the navigators' hopes. But In the
face Of all there is much which smacks strongly
a, winter at Tuxedo. where there is large colony
If New-Yorkers. Were 1t winter OF ice and snow
the clubhouse in the park would be too small to
accommodate ALL but, as it is. there are several
hundred people already hand to enjoy the
christmas festivities The clubhouse will be, on
christmas Eve. brilliant with light and color, and
the festivities will end. they always have done
with supper. which will be followed by dance
that usually ceases when the bells and penny
whistles have rung in Christmas Day. Next Fri
dav evening, the bicycle rider Johnson will give
on exhibition of his skill wheeman in the
ballroom. which is covered with flooring that
seems TO meet the requirements OF enthusiasts OF
the machine. New Years Eve there will be the
usual dance. but the dance Is not the most desired
,bing Al Tuxedo just now: the people waiting
for genuine winter weather TO enjoy the new rink
.hich is all ready for them. but. alas! there is
no ice However. when the new rink is fitted
nv winter 20 be enjoyed, there will no doubt be
ueople enough to fill it,
The supper and cotillon at Perry Bemont's new
home in Fifthave. in the house formerly the home
~ Nine de Barrios. now Nine. de Rhoda was
say and pretty enterta inmeni. at which the young
clement the married bellies. the matrons and the
fresh debutantes chief of the party, which was
o,s Of the most elegant of the season. 1t followed
M.syp Titan
Opsra House which attracted one of the most brill
Tan, houses of the season The cOtillon pub
ushed in Tuesday mornings Tribune. was led by
] Wadsworth Richie, and the favors VIII be ser
yceabe ard ornamental for many moons 10 come.
The supper which was served small tables set in
the conservatory. dining-room and inside or middle
drawing DOM. fitting introduction to a charm
ing entertainments All the fashionable people who
attended the opera wee present. Among them We're
Mrs William X Vanderbilt. in gown Of white
satin brocaded with gold and strands OF the most
superb pearls on the corsage. her coiffure being
ornamental with a crclet of diamonds and pearls;
Mrs John Jacob Aston in a gown OF pale blue satin.
relieved with cherry satin ribbons. hey jewels
a tiara Of diamonds and stOmacher of sapphres and
diamonds: Mrs. Bradley Martin In one OF the most
gorgeous gowns OF turquoise blue satin the corsage or
namented with an immense brooch Of sapphires and
diamonds while the edges of the bodice were stud
ded with diamonds and rubes. Mrs S. Van Rens-
selaer Cruger's delicate beauty was we'll displayed
IN handsome gown of Nile green satin. the corsage
garanded with white roses and the head dressed
with a small crown OF diamonds Mrs. Henry Sloane
was in a gown OF lemon-colored MORE. with pink
peoples on the corsage and a tiara OF diamonds;
Mrs Burke Roche in a gown OF deep rose-pink
MORE trimmed with sable; Mrs. Cornelius Wander
bit wore a gown OF white brocade. combined with
black satin and lace: Mrs. Paran Stevens was in
gown Of white brocade and emnence velvet; Mrs
Levi p Morton rich gown Of forest-green
mOirS nd StuyVeSant
was well set off in gown of white and mauve
MORE.
Mrs. John Screven's dance for her daughter. Miss
Bessie Screven at Sherrys. was pleasant Incl
dent on Monday night. Like Mrs. Neesers dance
at the same place on Friday night. 1t was pretty
one and the rosebuds blossomed out in fresh and
lovely toilets
The wedding of Miss Mary Potter and William
H Hyde celebrated in Grace Church on Wednesday.
vas conducted in a simple and unostentatious man
ner but 1t brought together a full assemblage OF
New-York's beauty and fashion The chancel OF
the church. where the ceremony was performed
by Bishop Potter and President +. \. Potter. OF
Hobart College, the father and uncle OF the bride
who were assisted by the rector of the church. the
Rev Dr. William r. Huntington. was without
floral decorations OF any kind. The table OF the
altar covered with gorgeous cloth Of gold. was
decked with two vases Of white lilies. The BRIDE.
who was conducted by her brother. Alonzo NJ
Potter looked extremely well and happy In her
and In make were extremely plain. The reception
at the home Of Bishop and Mrs. Potter, in Washing
ton SQUARE North. was largely attended
The engagement is announced Of Miss Emile
Thorn King. a granddaughter OF Mrs William
X Thorn to Edward c. Post well known In society
and club life and member OF the Metropohtah'
Kn,ckerbocker Union. Seawanhaka -Corinthian ana
N.w.York Yacht clubs He Is some years older than
Miss King and has lived much OF his life abroad
Miss King who is pretty is great-granddaughter
Of the late Cornelius Vanderbilt. sister OF MIS-.
Alexander Barring and a niece OF W. X Thorn.
The marriage of Miss Judith Reynolds Lott TO
John T. Boddie. a Kentuckian. who has established
himself In a successful real estate business in
cb,caro will be celebrated at 4:20 o'clock on
Wednesday afternoon. in the Protestant Episcopal
Church OF All Angels. West End-ave ana Eighty
frst-st The Rev. Delaney Townsend the assist
ant minister of the church. will be the oihcia'ing
clergyman The bride. who will enter the church
with her father G. Uriah Lott. will wear gown OF
white satin founced with point lace ana tuhe
vel held up with several superb diamond pms.
Her maid of honor will be Miss May Copeiey' OF
WATERFOWL, y. Y. who will wear gown OF yer
low satin and chiffon. and carry bouquet OF yei-
low roses The two bridesmaids, Miss Rosina New
q daughter Of John c. New. Of Indianapolis, ex-
Consul-Genera TO London. and Miss Edith se"a'
will be attired alike In gowns OF cahary-coioieu
satin and lace. The bridegroom. VINO. with MS
BRIDE is 10 live in Chicago. will be attended as
best man by his brother, Malcolm Bodde. OF Chi-
cago The ushers will be Preston HARRISON son Vi
the late Mayor OF Chicago, Carter Harrison; her
bert Lott the brides brother; George McGii ana
j. W. Browning. OF Chicago. A large reception
vii follow at the home Of the brides parents NO
. West Eighty-frst-st
Is announced that the wedding OF MISE ha,"
snne Rutgers Bache. a niece OF MISS hathaii'e
Rutgers Lincoln with whom she has mace her
home since the death OF her parents, 10 A. '''''-
ton wilmerding a OF Mr.. and Mrs Ihomas
A. wimerding OF Bergen Point, " j.. VIII take
place at o'clock the evening OF Iuesu"y'
January q. in Trinity Chapel In Iwehty-ni'h-S''
near Broadway The Rev. DR.. Vibber', the pastor
Of the chapel will probably perform the ceremony
Miss Bache will be given away by her uhcie,
Colonel F. W. Armstrong. and will be attended