New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-06-09
THE WEEK IN SOCIETY.

i''o -,,,rss and some pleasant coaching and
a,r,nr parties But there is no mistaKhg the lacI
,,s. society life is gradually Transferring hseii
t.ar drawing-roms theatres. roof-gardens and
dining tables to Tuxedo. the Country club at west
chostsr 10 Long Island and New-Jersey while
co,,ral Park and Delmonicos continue to be the
raIlv points OF the men and women sun leit IN
,ovn The brides OF the week were almost WIN
al, number and each and every one or them was
,ayored with such glorious weather that certainly
40 room for complaint was left, except on Monday
which was hot stranger in town on Tuesday
o,ernoon passing by Broadway and Twentyhfth-
st when the gay crowd was pouring out or Irlnlty
Chanel after the marriage of Miss Marion lie
pevster Carey. daughter OF Mrs Richard Delafield,
70 William B. Dinsmore. jr.. would never have I'M
arined that 1t was the dull season. ard that the
town was nearly empty Of fashionable people. A
more beautiful wedding n more representative
essemblage OF New-York beauty and fashion was
never seen ct mdwinter. In point Of costumes. the
wedding was one OF the showiest OF the season.
and the reception which followed ut the home OF
Mr. and Mrs. Delafeld in West Ninth-st. was
particularly jolly Hundreds OF the young
friends of the bride and bridegroom were present
10 offer their CONGRATULATIONS and TO view the mag
nhcent bridal gifts. Miss Carey whose gown was
OF ivory satin embeshed with exquisite
point lace which by her grandmother.
wore some superb jeweled ornaments, including n
superb tiara OF diamonds a present from the
brdegrooms father which held the point-lace veil
10 the cofure She also wore a close-htting neck
lace OF diamond stars. present from the BRIDE
groom. The eight bridesmaids and maid OF honor
were pictures OF loneliness in their gowns OF white
moussene de sole white silk, and their large
white hats. dressed with large ostrich plumes.
Each wore her souvenir from the brde--a pink
enamelled wreath brooch, set with pearls. Mr..
Dinsmore gave his best man and ushers scarfpns
set with sapphires and diamonds. Among the bridal
gifts was a diamond necklace from Mr.. and Mrs.
oFt hvtaa all.
teaset from Mr.. and Mrs. Delafed. torquoise
and diamond ring from Mr. and Mrs. Giraud Foster
bowknot OF diamonds from Mr. and Mrs. Car
Gray Dinsmore large silver compotier from
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Carroll jackson. a set OF
Colonial pepper boxes from Mr.. and Mrs Walter
II. Lewis. a pearl and Turquoise necklace from
Peter Marie blue enamelled and diamond watch
from Miss Mary Carey chest OF small table silver
from Mr. and Mrs. Frederic De Peyster Foster, a
gold lorgnette set with pearls and topaz from Miss
Geraldine Fitzgerald silver gravy boat dish and
spoons. from Mr.. and Mrs. Carey; silver candle
Sticks from Mr.. and Mrs. Robert p. Huntington. a
pin set with diamonds and pearls from Mrs. Van
Nest handsome inlaid desk from Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles De Rham. an Empire clock from Francis
II. Leggett. a lver-mounted portfolio from Miss
Barber and a large cut-glass bowl from NJ Thayer
Robb Mr. and Mrs. Dinsmore jr who have gone
10 Canada, will on their return take possession OF
their summer homo at Far Rockaway
A wedding OF the week In which fashionable So
cey was interested was that of James Clinch-Smith
Of this city, and Miss Bertha Iudngton Barnes
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Charles A. Barnes Of
Chicago. which was celebrated in Grace Church that
city, on Tuesday evening. A number OF New-Yorkers
went 10 Chicago TO attend the wedding ceremony
which performed by the Rev. NJ NJ. Stires the
rector Of the church. and also the reception at the
home OF Mr. and Mrs. Barnes. No. 2. S3S Calume-ave
The bride who Is not unknown to New-York society.
IS very beautiful young woman and highly accom-
lfiehe In her rid al pOfv
with poln; Lace she was perfec; picture. She was
attended by Miss Estelle Schuyler. OF this city
maid OF honor. and as bridesmaids by Miss Alice
Keith Miss Elsie Mccormick. Miss florence Pull
man. Miss Lulu Hosmer and Miss Mary Owens
Herbert Livingston Satterlee. of this city, was Mr.
Smiths best man. The ushers, who received hand
some pearl scarfpins surrounded by diamonds.
Prince Lowens TEN. of Berlin; Nelson Ludington
Barnes OF Chicago. brother OF the bride: DE For
est Manice, John b. Kitchen. William Farquhar and
Urban Broughton. The bride gave her attendants
handsome Mercury wings of diamonds and pearls
Mr. ard Mrs Cnch- Smith. who arrived here from
Chicago IN Friday. Will shortly start on ten days
coaching tour Mr.. Smiths yellow and black
coach. and their return will pass the early
ner months at the Smith homestead. at Sm htown
Long Island. In August Mr. Smith will take his
bride 20 Newport Bar Harbor and Narragansett
Pier. part Of the autumn season will be spent
al Lenox. In October Mr.. and Mrs. Cnch-S Smith
will go abroad for the winter
The most conspicuous wedding OF the week was
that OF Miss Florence Adele Sloane daughter OF NJ
and Mrs William Douglas Sloane. TO James Aoer-
cromoie Burden, jr., young coupe VINO are very
fairly matched. both having good BIRTH large pos
sessions and many charming and attractive quail
ties. This was celebrated in Trinity Church. Lenox.
on Thursday 1t was the most elaborate and elegant
nuptial celebration OF the spring and early summer
season. and its beauty and the completeness of every
detail viii live .ong in the recollection OF every man
tO
present to witness the ceremony and enjoy the Jaw
ISL hospitality that was dispensed aftcrward by Mr.
and Mrs. Sloane, at their beautiful country home.
Elm Court The guests from this city and its vicinity
were carried TO Lenox in train Of drawing
cars. and while in Lenox most generously pro-
vded with quarters at the Curtis Hotel and at the
cottages in the neghborhood. For tho occasion
Lenox wide awake IL the time Sep
TENDER Instead Of June, the roads were alive with ali
sorts and conditions Of men, women and children.
pressing for a glimpse OF the pretty bride and her
bridesmaids. while sherrys chefs and walters were
as conspicuous IN the village they dared 10 be-
II was a lovely June wedding, in which the lights
and shadows on the Berkshire hills, tho green and
gold verdure Of Lenox Itself with the June sunshine
pouring hrogh the thick foliage and over its velvey
lawns, played important part and furnished
setting for the scene more beautiful and effective
than jewe.ler. artist florist could devise orig
mate.
pretty wedding In Harlem on Thursday evening
was celebrated at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
H. Franklin. when their only child. Miss Clara May
Franklin. married TO George g. Plyer The
ceremony vas performed by the Rev Dr. Abbott f.
ktredge pastor Of the Madison Avenue Reformed
Church. In the presence Of about one hundred
guests The bride. handsome brunette, wore
gown Of white satin trimmed with point lace and
veil OF point lace. held UP by several diamond
ornaments and a coronet of orange blossoms Mss
Nellie Geisse. the maid OF honor, wore a pretty
gown OF white snull and Vaencennes lace. Will
lam Hamilton. of Carbonate. Penn, was best man.
and L. ". Sage, John Cory. Clyde Gates and Rob
ert Wells the ushers.
There will be a number Of weddings this week
On Wednesday afternoon at o'clock Miss Louise
Aunford Fowler. daughter OF DR.. Edward Fowler
vii be married TO Robert Miles Gignoux, a son OF
DR. Francis Gignoux. in Christs Protestant Episco-
pal Church. the Boulevard and Seventy-irst-st Ihe
Rev. Dr. Shipman. the rector. will be the oiiicat-
ing clergyman at the ceremony. which will be sup
pemented by a reception TO relatives and limited