New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-03

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Inc oV'' .t haa he.n predicted it would be. The
- .,roa from carly dinners gwen by Mrs
t,reseic Gooiridge. Mrs |ohh .'a' hsoii Jay anu
ov.rai other patronesses OF the uahc's' 'rs' Jay
Guests were Miss Selma Schr0eoei' MISS anna Ca
-, >,i.s rdith Van Corrilandt Jay. MISS Emily
poo!. M'ss n,,,,an Lawrence Atterbu-y. Edward
'>'''''' - Norre, Langdon Schroeder and
.'vS':, m'inwr,cht. The cotlon was danced be-
49, - Alexander ~ Hadden leading, MIN
.o!e '"'n ns,aaeld who locked extremely pretty
90 - ~ psle-blue satin trimmed with chiffon
- " g. 49,, favor figures there were sash ribbons
TO. .'' -. haas satin roseties and boutonnores
' .,rsI aowers. Supper followed the tables being
,ad with pink and white roses and carnations
- here was general darc:ng. and, as the hours
80 .ho nigh; crept on toward morning. the last
Monday evening e " VIZ "
hIazc OF glory 1890
%he dance at Mr.. and Mrs. W. Starr Mlller's.
.z,,on Monday night. was pretty one. The ball
~, was effectively decorated with cut flowers and
Inns and the drawing room. where Mr.. and Mrs.
KILLER received the 2O0 guests was also emoellished
ni,b a handsome display Of horticulture. Dancing
hecan shortly before Midnight and picturesque
coti;,on was led by G. Creighton Weeb and Mrs
Miller Most OF the guests came from dinner par
Ties and the opera. Mrs John Jacob Astor wore a
s,Un Of pae-pink satin trimmed with gold-spangled
chiffon Mrs August Beimonts brunette beauty
xas displayed TO excellent advantage in handsome
gown Of white satin. Mrs Henry sloane Was aiso
In white satin, with punches of purple vioiets on
the corsage Mrs C. Oliver lselin. one OF the hahu-
somest women in the room, was In gown OF
rose-p!nk satin with trimmings Of silk muslin. Mrs'
Frederic Bronson was In a gorgeous gown OF White
epd blue satin combined Mrs E.bridge 1. GERRY
was in mauve velvet and lace while Miss Gerry
xore gown of blue satin and chHon' trimmed
with clusters Of deep-red roses
The dinner party followed by oahce gwen Oh
rbursaav nigh, by Mr. and Mrs. Perry Tiffany at
the home of the latter's mother Mrs. Iheooore A.
uavemever in Madison-ave.. in honor Of Miss Anne
Ieayenworth Cameron. daughter OF Sir houerch
cameron and her nance Belmont Tiffany was an
other distinctive entertainment OF the week ana
onened 10 a number OF New-iork society people one
=. the handsomest and most hospitable houses OF
cha city The beautiful rooms were profuseiy Dec
GRATED with palms and flowers and during the oln-
rer there was music by Landers Orchestra Inc
thirty-two guests sat at the round tables. After
the meal a number or extra people were asheu III
for the dance. O.
Notwithstanding the attractions elsewhere. the re-
cen,ion with music given on Thursday night at the
home of Miss Calender and Miss de Forest was one
Of the most brilliant entertainments OF the ch're
veak Nine Eames and NJ. Maurel sang, and the
symphony Orchestra. conducted by waiter Dam
,osch naved before about $50 guests, some OF whom
arrived late having attended the opening cere-
monies Of the Charity Ball at Carnegie Hail
The Charity Ball was OF the leading affairs OF
the same night, and II was far and away the most
brilliant and successful of long series. dating oack
CAV and that the floor the best they had danced
on this winter was the general verdict OF the many
people who formed themselves Into sets LOT 'he
lancers whired about in the waltz and promeTaueo
from one END of the auditorium 10 the otner cha'-
ting with friends in the boxes and enjoying them
selves after their own fashion. For some years
hack the Charity Ball has been neglected. sort
OF sighted by fashionable people that 1t is great
Measure 10 speak OF Thursday evenings ba.i as a
fashionable incident OF the week The enjoyment
and success of the ball this year were largely que
10 the efforts Of the Ladies' Committee. to Alex
ander NJ Hadden an energetic. wide-awake chair
man of the Floor Committee, and his corps OF Aus
The necessity of special exertion to bring inc re-
ceipts for the charity up TO the usual stahuaro Was
recognized, ana these combined forces usea every
rpossible argument induce their friends 10 appear
at least for the opening ceremonies Iney 'aheu
nm the ball interested people in the object OF the
charity and with result most gratifying 10 an
concerned Mrs Morton. Mrs. chester dris"o.n'
Mrs Goddard. Mrs. John Jacob Astor. MRS. I'd
nund L. Baylies Mrs. George b. de Forest. Mrs.
John f. Berwind and others az vel! known APP
neared in their best gowns and most gorgeous
Jewels As at most charity balls. which, In the
absence of decoration, are alike the opening Haioh
was started considerably after the time arranged
hut II was a pretty sight the handsome costumes
Of the ladies' and the blue and gold uniforms OF the
ARMY and Naval officers giving abundant beauty oi
color 70 the scene. There was an abundance OF men,
but a rather slim attendance OF the oeou'ah'e ere
rnent which expected to turn out IN iorce aS
tho Floor Committee embraced nearly all the young
man nrominent in society However, the thiry-hi'h
annual Charity Ball was success In every way
and the excheauer OF the Nursery and Chiids HOS
n,al has been enriched to the amount OF several
thousand dollars
The dance given at Sherry's Friday night by
Mrs William B. Dinsmore one Of the largest
and most sumptucus of the season, which mas Deeh
one of many private dances several approaching
the dignity Of full fedged balls. There were over
60 guests present in the ballroom. where mere
was a rather unusual decoration OF wreaths ana
festoons OF Southern holly. caught together with
large bowknots Of rose-pink satin. covered win
gold spangled tulle. Mrs. Dinsmore. in gown OF
sea-foam green satin. handsomely trimmed with
gold embroideres, received the guests In the PINK
room She was assisted by Miss Madeleine Dlns-
more who wore gown OF American beauty rose
satin trimmed with roses; Miss Marion carey
the hancee OF young Mr.. Dinsmore. In gown OF
canary-colored satin and chiffon. and Mrs. Robert
P. Huntington In white satin embroidered In Sill
yer. The coton. danced before supper. was led
by Louis Frederic Holbrook Belts, with Miss
Dinsmore variety OF favors were distributed,
Including Louis Quinze walking sticks Of white
and gold finished with small mirrors with sill
yer bells muffs and boas Of white cock feathers.
white satin hunting bags each containing a bird,
and white and gold tennis rackets. At supper
the coo odd guests sat at seventyhve small tables
which were arranged in the lower ballroom and
the first floor Of Mr.. Sherrys establishment.
The weddings Of this week will begin with that
OF Miss Edith Morgan. daughter Of Mr. and Mrs.
Edward Morgan. of Great Neck. and sister OF Mrs
August Belmont to Butler Williamson whlch
will take place at noon In the Church OF the AS
cension Fifth-ave. and feminist The Rev T. r..
Butler, Of Madison, n. j.. an uncle OF the BRIDE
groom. assisted by the Rev. Percy Grant the
rector will perform the ceremony There VIII be
neither bridesmaids nor maid OF honor. o. DE
Witt Williamson. will be his brothers best man.
and Matthew Morgan. tr, a cousin OF the bride:
Frederic Foster Carey, Francis G. Landon, ana
|hsrles A. Van Rensselaer,. the ushers. There Will