New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-06-23
THE WEEK IN SOCIETY.

nd beginning
=, many barred and bolted mansions Four-in-
- have disappeared II BY magic. and the
81, remnder OF the gay procession OF equlpages
ond couestrians that filled the Park ana the iash-
,o,able pars Of the city short time aso is 10 nc
seen in hlankeed horses and carriages IN shos'-
like coverings their way 10 the raiIroad s'a"ois
and steamboat landings
rha beautiful racecoursc at Sheepshead Bay was.
lac, weok s far familiar faces and figures are
concerned a kind Of Jerome Park-by-the-sea. Not
or,y we're all the turtles present on the racing
davs bu, nearly every of the boxes was Allied
with fair young faces. and Colonel nip Cornehus
believes and their colleagues were beaming with
pride and satisfaction. Society generously contrib
utes its share toward making the box part oil the
orandstand the gayest and most picturesque spot
on the grounds. Large delegations from Hemp
stead Rockaway. Cedarhurst and Westchester hlled
~. loxes ard the crowd swelled by {. {.
baldwin Hamilton Cary. Brockholst Cutting and n.
X Vingut and other gilded youths Of the hunting
and racing world
Westchester and the Country Club have been the
most lively places in the neghborhood of New
York OF late. The 1sel!ns. Havemeyers Loriiards
and Waterburys whose country homes are clustered
about this beautiful country. are ell more or less
socially enerprsing. and so there Is always enough
going on to Danish the fear of lassitude or sasna-
ton Tuxedo too. is just now enjoying a gay lie.
Every cottage which be made hahitable is open,
and the clubhouse is full. and on Saturday nights
OVERLOOKING Among those who are occupying their
own cottages are Mr.. and Mrs. William Kent. Mr..
and Mrs. Grenvc Kane, Mr.. and Mrs. 7. Suhern
Taller Mr. and Mrs. Charles ID. Rham. jr. MI and
Mrs H. Casimr De Rham, James Brown Potter.
Mr and Mrs. Charles g. Alexander, Mr. and Mrs.
Pierre Lorllard. jr. Mrs Pierre Loriliard Mr.. and
Mrs Alfred Seton. Mrs Henry. widow OF DR.. Morris
II Henry. of this city. whose place called Tcn-y-
Coed-House in the Woods-is more beautiful and
attractive than ever this summer Mrs. Henry Will
have as her guest part of the season Hugh Hast
ipcs nj no
OF July is 10 be celebrated in the customary fashion
The early part OF the Gay will be devoted 10 athletic
sports. in which the contestants will De the en-
poyes of the club; then come tennis tournament
and sailing matches. Dinner parties in the colleges
and probably an informal dance in the ballroom OF
the clubhouse will carry the festivities far into the
night.
At Bar Harbor prices high for house rent
and lodgings and a gay season Is expected. Gov
ernor and Mrs. Morton and William c. Whitney
and their families Will be numbered among the
seasons cottagers. As in former years In spite
Of the inroads of dress and fashion. which seem
almost poweriess Danish them rocking. canoe
ing and buckboarding Will be distinguishing feat
Of life at the Maine resort. but dances. din
ncrs concerts. lawn tennis and golf will doubtless
pale their giories. and il will probably be only the
very rapid reckless who Will care to indulge in
them The social season Newport is slowly but
surely being set in motion by luncheons and din
Among the dinnergivers last evening were
Mrs. H. Mortimer Brooks. Mrs. w. Siorrs Wells
and Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish. who is occupying the
Train villa sublet from Mr.. and Mrs. George
r. De Forest who expect to pass the summer
abroad. Mrs. y. Devereaux Clapp has cards out
for dinner party for Saturday night Of ;h.s week.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Clews will give ball n their
villa, The Rocks in August in honor Of their
daughter, Mas Elsie C.ews.
Society circles much interested in the mar
rage on Wednesday afternoon of Miss Alice Van
derbilt Shepard daughter Of Mrs. Elliott F. Shep-
ard. David Hennen Norris a OF the late
John A. Morris, Of West Chester. The ceremony
was performed In the Church Of the Transagurd-
ton. IN East Twenty nlnth-st.. by the Rev. Dr c.
De Witt Br.dgman rector of the Church OF the
Holy Trinity, Harlem. assisted by the Rev. DR..
George II. Houghton. in the presence OF Mrs. John
a. Morris. the mother OF the Bridegroom; Mr.. and
Mrs Thuriow Weed Barnes. the latter a sister of
Mr.. Morris. and Edward Harding. Of Philadelphia.
Another marriage which surprised society was
that OF Mrs Robb Mtenberger, sister OF J. Hamp-
den Robb. of this city. to Colonel Henry Mapleson.
which took place in the English Church. in Paris.
Wednesday. Mrs Miltenberger was. when
she lived in New-YJk some years ago. very well
known In society. She has made her home in Paris
for the last seven eight years. Mrs. Miltenber-
ger who Is unusually attractive woman was
born in New-Oreans. She has one son. who lives
with her In Paris.
This week the lovers OF aquatic sport VIII have
their annual excitement in the University
ing matches on the Thames River. at New London.
The town will be painted black usual by the low
Of the crimson and the blue Fair maids will
wear the colors OF the crew that for the time be-
ing they most affect while their escorts Viii go
about perfect perambulating rainbows. The de-
ferred at Poughkeepse tomorrow. between
the Columbia. Cornell and University OF Pennsyl-
vania crews. will attract many fashionable people.
Already the stately mansions along the Hudson
filed with gay parties
A fashionable wedding in town was that Of Miss
Helen Cavity. the only daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Harrison E. Cavity. and DR.. Howard D. Coins.
which celebrated Thursday. in the
Church Of the Ascension. Fifth-ave. and feminist.
The bride. beautiful young woman. looked most
attractive in a gown OF white satin. drapei with
point lace. and point lace vel. BY her mother
her wedding day. Her attendants. Miss Mary s.
Bird, tMiss Lillian Coles. Miss Lille VI. Brown.
cousins. Miss Edith Sade. Miss Helen Fahnestock,
and the brdegroorns sister, Miss Katherine Collins.
In their gowns Of pale yellow. light blue and In
rose-colored satin, two and two alike yelled with
white moussseine de sole. and wearing white Leg
horn hats dressed with pink formed pictur-
esque they grouped about the chancei
While several hundred invitations were issued for
the ceremony the church. only relatives and IN
innate friends hidden 10 the reception which
folowed at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Cavity In
West Eleventn-st Or. and Mrs. Collins VIII spend
their honeymoon In Europe.
Fashionable Staten Island on Thursday, IN
terested in the marriage Of Mss Julia Beverley
Robinson 10 j. biOte tlIb5cHs' VI ""'~''
took place In the afternoon at the home Of the
brides parents Mr. and Mrs. Robert Emmett ROD
inson In Bard-ave., New Brighton The drawing
room. dining room and Railways were handsomely
decked with flowers and PAINS. and after the cere-
mony there large reception ana Jolly Dfeak-
fast Miss Helen Nelson, of the bridesmaids.
the lucky one to get the ring In the weddns
cake The brides gown. instead OF being or white
attn was Of chiffon while her Vel was OF tule;
II was fastened with handsome diamond ana pearl
ornaments Her six bridesmaids were attred in
pretty gowns OF pink mousselne De soie inc
marriage ceremony performed by MonsgnoI
Farlef OF St Gabrielle Church this city. ASSISTED
BY the Rev. Father Farley, Of st. Peters Church
Staten Island. ,r,.. .A,o,
interested New Yorkers was eeleprate 1917 IN ,ns
known here was Miss Bertha a. Van Antwerp;
Youngest daughter OF Daniel L. Van Antwerp, ana
The Bridegroom Andrew f. u. Nichols. number
Of guests from this city attended the ceremony
which was performed BY the dean OF the Catnehfai