New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-20
THE WEEK IN SOCIETY.

,oirtment and thoroughly smooth IN movement.
FRANKLIN Bartlett again led The cotillon skilfully
End gave general satisfaction. iiis partner was
Miss Cora Randolph The floral decorations In the
ballroom and in the entrance corridor were more
elaborate and much prettier than have been seen
at DelmoniCos for years. At Sherry s on TUESDAY
evening held the first OF the tuesday evening
dances 1t was brilliant entertainment. most OF
the guests coming IN from dinner parties one OF
the largest OF which given by Mrs. William
Astor for her grandniece. Miss Helen Kingsland,
the debutante daughter OF Mrs. George Lovett
Kingsland Mrs Jonn Jacob Astor. in white satin;
Mrs Levi = Morton in blue velvet: Mrs. Adrian
Iselir tr in mauve brocade. and Mrs Harry lie
Grand Cannon, In white satin. were present to re-
csiyc the guests in the pink room, where there was
nm effective ARRANGEMENT OF flowers and growing
plants The cotilon. which was danced after sup
nor was spirited and wcll-conducted one Elisha
Over IT, the leader. his partner being Mrs
Edmund L. Baylies. The gowns were on the whole
rich and becoming. Mrs. William Aston wore a
gown OF black MORE. the front OF the corsage COW
cred with superb diamond ornaments. Mrs. Cor
nelius Vanderbilt in pale blue mor6 and point
lace. and necklace OF superb black pearls
and half-crown of diamonds. Mrs Henry Sloane
was in effective gown of white satin, trimmed
with bows OF cerise satin ribbon; diamond crown
and necklace of diamonds. Mrs. l. Townsend sur
den was in pae-blue satin, the corsage ornamehteu
with white lace and punches OF red roses '
w Seward Webb wore handsome gown VI Di"e
and white brocade. deliberately trimmed WI" '
and pearl passementerie. Mrs. Paran stevens was
.,,,raa In no,sb ,ue satin with trimmings OF silver
embroidery and purple violets. Mrs >. van
Rensselaer, Cruger in gown OF whi'e saoh,
the corsage and skirt embeliished win vines Vi
white hyacinths and lilies-of-tne-valley MI ana
Mrs l. Townsend Burden, who were among 'he
stvers on Tuesday night had as their guests
DR. ana Mrs w Seward Webb, Mr.. and Mrs. Og-
oen Mills Mrs Roche. Mr.. and Mrs. C.
oliver Iselin Miss Kitty Garrison. Miss Sands,
Hamilton W. Cary. Oliver II. p. Belmont and H.
Maitland Kersey
The first OF the series Of dances organized by
Mrs. Stanford White and Mrs. f. Lawrence Hut
ton was held on Wednesday night in the ballroom
Of the Hotel Brunswick and Thursday night at
sherrv's the second of the successful Cinderella
dances was held. Mr.. and Mrs. Eloridge T. Gerry
on this night gave small dance in the picture gal
lerv OF their home No. East Sixty-frst-st. which
was a complete and beautiful entertainment. The
cot!llon was led by c. c. Baldwin. jr.. who danced
with Miss Gerry. on the same night Miss Callen-
der and Miss De Forest threw open their magniii-
cent apartment in the Tiffany Building al Seventy
eecond-st and Madison-ave.. for the first OF their
series OF evening receptions with music Several
hundred OF their friends assembled TO enjoy the
rare hospitality Of these two charming women.
whose salon is probably the single one in New-York
worthy Of the name Miss Calender, in a gown Of
blue satin and Miss De Forest wearing a costume
of white MORE. striped with satin made with
Jacket basque OF black velvet received their guests
at the entrance to the large drawng-room where
Sedrs Orchestra played and Mrs. Tyler Dutton the
soprano. and NJ. Plancon from MIR. Abbeys operate
forces sang. The gathering was brilliant one ana
the display OF gowns and Jewels was dazzling. Inc
Countess de Langier-Vilars wore a gorgeous gown
of white brocade and many diamond ornaments
Miss Josephine Johnson was in red velvet the cor
sage deliberately trimmed with rare point de Nenise.
Her couture was dressed with tiara Of diamond
stars Mrs. Levi p. Morton looked handsome in
a gown OF red brocade. while her eldest daughter
in pale blue satin and chiffon Mrs William
Astor in black yevet and man, many pear ana
a gown of white satin Mrs. Frederic Benedict was
gold Miss Renee Coudert was in pink satin
trimmed with pink roses Mrs. duncan Elliott look
ruby-coiored velvet. made with deep tan Of
white lace. Her sister, Mrs. George b. De Forest;
In a gown OF white satin brocade. the 'front.' OF
the corsags covered With wonderfu diamond crna
and her mother. Mrs Alexander Van Rensselaer,,
wore handsome gown OF black brocade. Mrs kar,
satin sSa Hs MS va William ' more was pale se
MORE and lace. Mrs. ". Rhinslander Stewart wore More
pale blue bTOeade. with many rsuI handsome
Sa nsHn n sRd sa M Charles chds
The marImonal doinss Of tho present week kV MIL
S Sssn on and Hsnr Cooper viii be
RED at oc:ock, at the home Of the brides parents
second-st. The ceremony viii be performed by the
Henri! ssSo By OF , SsY Rsy
"a ays Ss. asss ssSsS
Ervins ana Miss cornfna Van Rensssiaer ETylns;
@ Be- OF n the maid T ne tne viii be
attended by Edwin Clarence Mo.ler as best man.
Bridegroom. Theodore Poihemus ST Cooper, and b
Ismes hansdSn Eyne and b w sT
Mr. Cooper has presented 70 his best man and
The young couple WIN make their home for a par
Ia ahO1f mill nd "A
nursing Island. the summer home Of the brides
parents sn rs and near the saek Ike estate
viii be that Of Miss Elizabeth Maud Gaiistn,
dsashssr q Mrs James GaIjatip q 10 g West
be celebrated at O'Clock on the evening OF Wednes;
Church, Fourth-ave and Twenty-Arst,!st. Miss
Gallai;n viii be given away by her uncle. Dr. Albert
VIII De the maid Of honor and Miss Meta Mackay'
Miss Cornea Robb. Miss Marion de Peyster Carey.
Adee GsTdne G MI; ee de- Seae Mss
Marie and The % two Sis
Ireland. the bridesmaids. The maid OF honor will
cSsres lss1ns Of @ a he sdss
maids will be attired two and two alike. in gowns
Sir s'fe biOi6sr Robert yhss.on a
WIN be best man The s qsheTs VIII be Mon.sGn
Frederic J. winston and George Gosg Tine recep,
which ss sT srss me sn S G S es
his farewell bachelor dinner four days before the
Mrs stevens Of Castle Point. Hoboken. has cards
parties will be given on Wednesday night by Mrs
Henry sloane and Mrs. ". Starr Miller. and on
SAINT Fish and Mrs Frederie, j. De peys,er; whose
Mrs r. L. Reyes. OF No. East seventy-fourth.st.
has issued INVITATIONS for an afternoon reception
j. Pierpont Morgan will give receptions the
evenings Of February i and % On tuesday night
large dance at her home. No % Park-ave 81. Val
entips's kettledrum one Of the annual tetcs for
charity, ~dl be held this season on Saturday Feb
ruary It, at Sherry's
Arrangements have been completed for the
charity ball which liz to be held in Music Hall on
wednesday night next under the auspices Of the
Montnore Home The proceeds of the ball are 10
be given TO the institution known az the Monte