New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-27
IN THE SOCIAL WORLD.
A DEMAND FOR DANCING MEN WHO ARE
NOT SOLDIERS.

DANCES TEAS AND RECEPTIONS PAST AND TO
CoME-NorEs FROM THE cIUBs-ENTER-
TAINMENTs FOR CHARITY.
That the strike OF the trolley motormen and con-
ductors would interfere with the round OF pleasures
outlined ny the leaders OF Brooklyn society was not
Thought OF a week ago. but that it has sadly inter-
fered with a great many projected ahairs mas oeen
only too plainly apparent In the week JUST ehue''
The question OF transportation has moi eh'ereu nv
the problem so much the question OF ATTENDANCE
and when II is remembered that the Brooklyn res'-
ments OF the Natlona! Guard include many OF 'he
bcs,-known men In the city. and that they hav nav,
been on duty constantly for the last week: ~ WIZ
Brooklyn society is not at ali pleased with the sao,
bornness OF the leaders OF the troey rosds o ,her
demands In spite OF the necessary absence Of
number OF Brookyns dancing men nSwev ,s week
have been several enjoyable affairs during tae We"
ana although attendance at the clubs has fallen on
considerably there have been one or ,wo
Ono =, thu ,aroas, dances OF the season that
given in aid Of the Hebrew Orphan ASYLUM on
wednesday night. The Academy OF Music was
packed and the funds of the Srssnz H The 10 o e
casion Was the twelfth annual ball. and Moses May.
the president OF the society, ana MS VIE "' NV
grand march.
Another dance at which there was much pleas
IRE was that of the young men OF the Polytechnic
gymnasium of the institute Friday night. The
committee in charge consisted Of David Crissweh
Bennett Frank Jason Perry. Arthur James Grit
fin and Marcus Butler Waterman. The patro3nesses
Mrs. Peter T. Austin. Mrs. Daniel w McWilliams
Mrs David Boody Mrs Charles s,ds A. sc9 Wh;,a
Mrs. James S. Honnshead Mrs. Henry s; SNOW
NJ: TS ans + Hewitt Mrs Mrs.: Rsnry T. ds @
Timothy l.. Woodruff and many other wel-known
Brooklyn women
One OF the most brilliant Hill affairs OF the season
was the reception given on Thursday night by MI
and Mrs. Austin W. Foett and Mr.. and Mrs Edgar
Austin Fol,ett, assisted by Mr.. and Mrs William j.
Fo.lett OF Boston. at the Frarklin-ave. home OF
Mr. and Mrs A. W. Folett. which adjons the home
of David NJ. Stone. formerly proprietor Of The
Journal of Commerce" The block In when the
house is situated made TO look unusually Drill
iant as the conservatory in the south was ilium-
mated by lighted lanterns in various coors Inc
floral decorations were among the finest ever seen
in a private residence in Brooklyn. in the front
drawing room the manel was banked with Cain
arine Murmet and greens. the rear drawing
room had American Beauties and smilax, whiie the
pink and green. About 400 guests called between 8
and IL p the hours Of the reception ana a,onS
brooklyn society circles Mrs. Austin w Foiiett and
Mrs. Edgar Austin Foile,t have cards out ior TWO az
homes to be given on Thursday, January 81 ana
Friday. February l. Mr. and Mrs. William j. Folett
returned to Boston yesterday
Mrs Arnold q. Dana. of Unon-st gave another
of her delightful musical affairs on Monday after
noon to introduce her sister Mrs. Edwin r. Dimond
of san Francisco This is Mrs Dimond's first Visit
in the East for time, and she will remain Tor
about two months. She is a member Of the stan OF
the celebrated christmas Jourra when wien edIea
a pupil of DR.. William Mason OF New-1 orK: payer
gave some piano solos. and Charles \. Bates sang
to a violin accompaniment.
On Friday evening February /. and on Saturday
afternoon following, beginning at $780, Sas o.
Pra.t's musical and pictorial allegory. America,
will be given for the benefit OF the homeopathic
Maternity Hospital in the Academy OF Music The
entertainment has received attering notices IN for
eign and American newspapers and 1t IL expected
that the hospital will receive suDstand nciude an
Orchestra he Of fifty seid musicians military band
s ssses are Mrs lyman Abbott Mrs Truman j.
Backus Mrs Alfred c. Barnes: Mrs Loomis /.
4 Mlnton, Mrs. CARL Fl. De Silver and Mrs Timothy
l.. Woodruff,
An interesting and charming incident OF the
week was the reception given by Mrs John w.
Irmsdon at the Arlington. in Montague-st, In
honor OF the Countess de Castelveccho and Henry
Mosler both of whom the hostess had been ac-
quainted with abroad. Mr.. Mosler was Mrs
Lunisdons master in art during her student days
Countess de castelyecchio is said to be lneal
of % sh he is
cousin of Napoleon III. and was associated with
perity.
Plans for an interesting entertainment to be
given under the auspices Of the Council Of Work
ing Girls Clubs have been almost completed by
the committee In charge. The readings VIII be
given on the mornings Of March ID and 20 and
the evening OF April 4. at Memorial Hall. OF the
Young Women's Christian Association. and Will
be by Brooklyn authors OF selections from their
own writings. Those who have consented to read
are Mrs j. S. T. Stranahan. Mrs. Henry Ward
Beeeher Mrs; Lyman Abbott MRS r. Alice s,, Moss
p. Terhune Mrs Olive Thorne-Miller. Margaret
sanSss Mr.; T.ns Moo gsrs Np msa VWRs n@
Mrs Beiiamy, Mrs. Caroline S. Creevey and Mrs.
Caroline B LIE Row The -, proceeds "S viii v be ae
House for Working Girls.
on Wednesday evening the Columbian Club give
an informal reception and entertainment at the
clubhouse at Hanson Place and South Portland
ave-. for the women relatives and friends Of the
members. The guests were received by William
his assistants being Dr. E. sa InS.n re- J.:
freshmsnts were served in the dining room. and a
large number Of guests were present
In the interclub bowling contests Of Tuesday
night there we're some pretty games. and oxford
which wen, out to the Knickerbocker Field Club in
carriages owing TO lack OF troley-car facilities
succeeded In taking away only one game from the
Fls,bush experts. The Lincoln Clubs team. which
ram I'D against the Hanover players. defeated the
Williamsburg aggregation twice in succession while
the Montauk players punished the MASONIC repre-.
sentatves Of the Aurora Grata Club In the same am
oxford 49, lost q Hanger won - y lost
i'nion League won TO- lost ~: Lincoln won TO-
lost III Columbian, won s. LOST 4; Aurora Grats
won Z. lost Is: Knckerbocker Field, won o. iost 10
Wildwood won g. lost II.
The attendance at the Riding and Driving Club
on Wednesday evening was small. Mobs and biz
cards had to be braved, and only those with whom
riding Is a fashion attended the regular weekly
music ride. The chief feature OF the evening" en-,
tertaInment was a tandem drive. which gave great
enjoyment to all who witnessed It, On Wednesday
evening OF this week. after the music rae tne
take place.
There IL to be big ball at the Lakewood on
Saturday evening. February 2. and already large
number NJ Rrookiyn Deope are discussing the SUD-