New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-12-16
THE WEEK IN SOCIETY.

last week the Sayest ana busiest thus far OF
.,a season. and II is somewhat doubtful whether
.no-s will be another combining many attrac-
,,ons II was marked by the Patrlarchs' ball. two
Cr,va,e dances, a mdsical reception In one OF the
rost magnificent apartments on this continent, de-
,,shifu, afternoon and evening receptions and the
nera With all this to enjoy, and plenty more.
here was no disposition shown by people to class
hose AFFAIRS among lost opportunities. The Pa
,riarch ball much the same as any Patriarch
nu The floor absolutely given up TO debutantes.
.,o received a kind of baptism into social duties
That they are not likely to forget After supper.
,hen the cotillon was begun. Franklin Bartlett
sad,ng with Mrs John Steward, they were kept on
.hor feet in a ceaseless spin and whrl from about
+, o'clock until near 8 O'clock There remark
ha dspiay OF jewels. though there were many
n,rcsous gowns. Mrs. George Gould did not empty
s.r iewel-case for the occasion. She looked hand
r,s in a white satin made az plain as possible.
the Wilderness of 1t being relieved by cluster OF
"a roses at the corsage. which was also orna-
or,ed with one or TWO green ribbon bows. Her
,,nure was dressed with single rose. She did not
.raa- n single jewel Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt
.ore a gown OF black velvet and some handsome
,earls Mrs. George Kidd was in French gown
a. cream-coored satin trimmed with yellow ana
IIo,,ion lace. while her daughter. Miss Georgette
Kt5d vas in gown of pale blue corded SILK, the
,a,ce embroidered with steel passementerie and the
ackhand OF turquoise blue velvet fastened with
,,hires Mrs. Edmund Baylies was In an effective
al
- gown Of pa,e blue and point lace. Mrs. T. Suffern
m.uar .ore gown OF pale lemon MORE trimmed
IL, silver-spangled gauZe the corsage trimmed
18th sable The Marquse TaneyrandPerigord
ora q gown OF mauve brocade. the corsage TRIM
- with green satin and point lace. Her orna-
nosrts we're coronet Of diamonds necklace OF
ou,aires with pendants of pearls and sapphires
~ha Countess de Langer-Villars was In gown
:, dark maroon velvet. the big puffed sleeves
dashed with mauve and the corsage MADE with
aaen fall of lace. Mrs. James Hude Beekman
,or, gorgeous gown Of white satin with TRIM
m,ncs of gold and silver spangled tulle and some
handsome diamond and sapphire ornaments. MISS
ueen Kingsland. one Of the prettiest OF the sea-
0,.s debutantes was in a gown of cherry -colored
satin combined with white and trimmed with
lace Mrs Elisha Dyer. jr., was in pale pink
MORE and point lace with bunch OF American
Reauty roses at the corsage. Mrs. W. Starr Miller
vore a gown OF the brightest Of red silks trimmed
nth eauze a large bowknot of diamonds at the
oorsage Mrs Hermann Oelrichs was In gown
a, white satin trimmed with gold-spangled tulie
and point lace. Miss Virginia Fair. her sister
wore gown Of pale blue satin, the big puned
sseves being made of sver-spangled .Iiie ana
the corsage ornamented with a single American
psauty rose Mrs c. Oliver Iselin wore gown
NJ male blue satin and point lace. Most OF the
aebutantes were in simple white gowns one OF the
monument strangers and one OF the handsomest
women at the ball Mrs. Adair. of London the
mother Of J. Wadsworth Richie. Mrs. Aual
Who owns immense tracts of land in Texas. is the
eldest daughter of the late General Wadsworth'
and well-known in her early life as Mrs Mont
romerv Richie Mrs Edward Rogers. her sister.
lives abroad while the third daughter of General
wadsworth formerly the beautiful Mrs Arthur
Post is the wife of an Englishman OF large fort
and estate.
On Monday night before the Patrarchs' Ball. a
diversion was created in favor of Sherrys rooms
re l.
dinner party for their young debutante daughter
Miss Helen Gansevoort Edwards. and about l'o
OF her friends The dinner was served In the whi'e
and gold ballroom the fifteen tables. each seating
ten guests being decorated. three and three alike
with flowers and shades Of white. crimson. mauve'
pink and yellow respectively There were numer-
GUS pretty girls, and the requisite number OF men
at each table. and about the room a profusion OF
flowers tastefully disposed. Informal dancing fol-
lowed the dinner. and the whole affair was thor
oughy enjoyed by those who were fortunate enough
vato be asked.
George Vanderbilt. whose tastes seem to run IN
The most peaceful direction. Tuesday night gave
shou, hundred Of his friends another opportunity
10 hear Cortlandt Palmer the pianist play accom-
panied by Anton Seidrs Orchestra. As at the previous
concert. last month. the guests sat In the large
picture gallery. After the concert a light supper
served by Sherry. In a short time Mr. VAN
derbilt is TO entertain large party at his French
chateau. his four miles Of mountain and wood
Large evening receptions are the exceptions IN
New-York. and rarely do they come that those
hidden TO them usually manage to attend. AT
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Lenox Belknap's reception
for their daughter. Mrs. Mary Remsen Belknap
on Thursday night. at their Gramercy Park house
there charming mingling OF rosebuds ana
roses for the host and hostess did not limit their
invitations TO the very young people but had a
number OF married bellies and some OF the prettiest
and most popular of the older girls. Up to mid
night the rooms were we'll filled with handsomely
dressed maids and matrons and plenty OF men
There was SUFFICIENT room for dancing. which was
informal and was kept up until late hour Inc
same night was chosen by Mrs. Charles r. Hender-
son for her dance at Sherrys, In honor OF her
debutante daughter, Miss Frances Beatrix Hen
derson who formally presented to society
several weeks ago. Stockton Beekman Colt led
the cotIllon dancing with Miss Henderson, VINO
looked extremely pretty in a gown OF white satin
the front Of the skirt and Of the corsage en-
broidered with large sunbursts OF pearls. Trim
ming the bodice and sleeves were full jabots oil
point applique lace The favors were unusually
pretty embracing many useful and ornamental
articles in silver and ribbons. with the ADDITION
Of Brownie scarfpins and satin rosettes for the
men An elaborate supper was served after MID
night.
Mrs Edward Renshaw Joness reception. with
dancing for their young daughter. Miss MADE
Irving Jones. at sherrys. on Friday afternoon
was a great crush, or "a resurrection party al
q woman expressed II. Mrs. Jones' in the KIND
ness of her heart. having invited her entire visit
ing list. However with light music capita
buffet and all the means and appliances Tor en-
joyment the guests made the best OF 1t ana every
thing was fully appreciated by the young people
The marriage o: Miss Charlotte Lamson. dausn
ter OF the late Charles Lamson, to Edward Dan
Appleton on Wednesday afternoon was pre,'!
affair. The Church OF the Heavenly Rest Is not I
good church for a fashionable show ana VIVA
country people call falling weather cast Its shadov
over this wedding. 1t has done over nearly al
The others this autumn Consequently 'here W"
prevslerc. ~ u,sters and waterproofs and
..xalzalIas nd damn Clothing