New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-08-12
THE WEEK IN SOCIETY.

''' 81, characterlzes this period OF the season. anu
"'"' reason the clubs seemed fun or men,.
eng whom there is no dissent from 'he OPINION
a"'o"' ~ Things considered. city houses are more
iha' Mo ,ban country hotels. Along the banks
CONN., tI,dson River and the north and south
Q. ~ Long Island large numbers OF New-Yor
INV 40 gathered who seem 10 have dispersed less
e. rs,al this summer for few weeks OF good
tha' =, vewnort and Bar Harbor. Still. both places
UN ,uy Of people and there appears to be no lack
S e and of things which recreate.
o. a. ondon was in a blaze Of light and color on
N,.ssav night after the arrival Of the yacht
"e ,,o, and the nautical ones enjoyed the shim-
s9 ~ sails and the darling of small craft In and
"'' nonr the larger boats which, with the way
o'' =, aags and pennan,s and the general excite
no ,ryad!ng the throng of admiring spectators
rsD W. made the lively which occurs once
vear at NewLondon. 1nnumerable supper
...s were made up for the different yachts, and
i,,ssh Of the oars in the water. with the glitter
',,,jght on rs surface added to the fary-like
Trance OF the harbor II there was no dancing
,. peouot there plenty of sentimentalizing
many of the yachtsmen would gladly have lin
"a longer TO enjoy all the things that willing
go. and hearts were anxious TO do for their en-
.,,,ncnt But, sailor fashion. they were off at an
',, hour in the morning for the sail to Newport.
-. Newport the arrival OF the yachts produced
-, more excitement than at New-London. Sew
20, steam yachts with gay parties on board went
,un the bay early in the morning TO meet the
,aron and each was decked out In the gayest
aIors and presented truly holiday appearance.
~. nreyalence OF yachting costumes among the
r and women ashore and ahoat was indicative
:, the general interest felt in the coming OF the
<.,s and the race for the Goelet Cup on Friday.
,.o~ the arrival OF the yachts came the making OF
r,,as and the arrangement of plans to the
,.,, IN the cup race Those who were not 50 fortu-
400 as 10 have friends at court and who had no
Invitations on board of yachts engaged lighters. cat
hoa.s and even rowboats TO take them out into the
h,v where the most beautiful sight imaginable.
that OF large fleet OF pleasure boats under full
.,u delighted their eyes.
rha yachts have stirred up affairs at Newport
and made them a trlie more lively than they have
hssn heretofore. The gayety in the city by the
sea has started and tall hats and frock coats to
h. seen in greater numbers; tandems winding
IN and out among the equpages in Bellevue-ave..
and life there just is most agreeable. The
weather. IS pleasant and everything fresh enough to
make driving a pleasure instead OF the penance
a..y roads infict Dinner parties take place every
,sht and society is large enough to admit of hosts
and hosesses leading their own lives and gathering
.helr own set about them without danger of offence
or Misunderstanding. The Casino and Golf clubs
make a common meeting ground. and the polo
season has not yet opened these places TO be
seen the most dazzling display Of fashionable rail-
ment The Casino dances have been so successful
Of late that II seems as IL the ball 10 be given in
fortnight could hardly be more charming. but the
patronesses Will doubtless originate some novelty
which will make It a most brilliant affair. Many
new faces and beautiful new gowns were seen at
the dance on Monday night Mrs John Jacob Aston.
who was in the crowd wore gown Of shimmerng
white silk, draped with violet tulle which was
spanged with silver Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt
wore a rich gown OF black six trimmed with Span
ish lace Miss Gertrude Vande-bts gown was OF
pale blue nolre the bottom OF the skirt trimmed
with small clusters Of pink roses Mrs. George b.
De Forest was in gown OF black satin. the bodice
ornamented with large knot Of magenta velvet.
Baroness Seil.iere attred IN gown Of white
silk. the bodice being profusely trimmed with point
lace and ab,aze with diamond ornaments. and the
sleeves made OF ruiied chiffon. Her ornaments
were a coarette OF diamonds and crescens OF stars
in the couture. Miss Edith Gushing pale green
crepe de chine. made with deep bertha and
sleeves of point lace. Miss Anna Sands wore an
attractive gown OF soferno silk combined with
black MORE and trimmed with white lace Mrs
Elisha Dyer. Jr, wore gorgeous gown OF green
ain under jeweed iuile and several handsome
diamond ornaments. including necklace OF soil
uses. Mrs. James F. ID. Lanier in a gown OF
white satin. trimmed with pink roses Mrs VIII
IAN Travers was In black satin. trimmed with
back Jet. Miss Virginia Fair wore gown OF white
silk brocaded with small pink roses and made with
bel, o. pink MORE and elaborate scarf Of white
crepe de chine. Mrs. J. Fred Pierson was In a
gown Of msze-colored satin. draped with tulle pro-
fusely jettei. Mrs. W. Ftz Hugh Wh!tehouse wore
rich gown Of black satin trimmed with poln;
lace Miss Wh!;ehouse was In an effective gown OF
pale blue satin. made with peasant bodice of corn
coored satin the front Of the skirt being trimmed
with rufties of b.ue chiffon fastened with bows OF
yellow satin Miss Gerry attre1 in a gown OF
white dotted satin. the bodice trimmed with punches
Of pink roses. Countess Sierstorpf in gown
Of white six brocaded with pink roses.
Il Is understood that a cotOn Will be danced at
the annual Casino ball. Cottage entertainments las
week included morning reception b. the Baroness
s9.liere at which Professor Wisner. OF Paris.
!ectured in French upon Napoleon dinners and
luncheons BY Mrs. II. Mortimer Brooks. Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas Hitchcock. Mr. and Mrs. James =.
kernochan. Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick W. Vanderbilt.
Mrs. ROYAL Phelps Carroll Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish.
The Countess S!eTstorpff. Thomas f. Gushing Mrs.
Montgomery Roosevelt, j. ID. r. Baldwin and
Charles a. Baldwin. one Of the pleasantest enter
ailments Of the week was the supper and dance
given by Mrs. W Butler Duncan. jr.. on Friday
night. at the house OF her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Theodore a. Hayemeyer. Tomorrow night Mr.. and
MIS- Cornelius Vanderbilt VIII give a dinner party.
mrs. Asior and Mrs. Paran stevens Will De among
The guests A dance is announced by Mrs. " ID.
W. Ciapp for Tuesday evening, in honor OF Miss
Edith Ciapp, dcbutante. 10 be given at the home
y "N' ul'!t joe! Is W one, WIN ~ O''"p9 ms wv
Bush villa. in the Ocean Drive Mrs. w Fitz Hugh
"hi'ehouse will give a bail at Eastbourne Lodge
On Tuesday Of next week, and two days later Ar
ana Mrs.. Hermann Oe,richs Will also give ball at
hosecine. which VIII doubtless be one OF the Iarg-
est entertainments Of the season at Newport
Inc coaching parade Saturday next VIII be
notable AFFAIR II the weather Is at all propt!ous'
ano The luncheon at the Golf clubhouse will be at
.ehaea by about l2j persons II has been decided
" nod the review at Graves's Point, and TO have
uancing after the luncheon. The parade will, In
80 probability. be led by Frederic Bronson. who'
"nh Mrs Bronson, is at present the guest Of COO
Ne. george X. Fearing Mrs. W. Seward "eDD
val PROBABLY ride the box on Perry Belmonts
zach and Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt VIII probably
- oesde DR.. Webb his coach With all that Is
s.."sed IN the way Of entertainments for the next
.'s or six weeks. there Is no danger OF Newport
,.e'eng down to stsgnation or dying OF dry rot as
oeen predicted. Mrs. Samuel Colgate IL the
G, OK Mrs. s,uyvesant Fish. Belmont Tifany is