New-York tribune., 1896-01-19

r,,srs receptions and several dances were the
,r,ncipal social incidents last week the cotillon
=, Mrs ogden Millss Monday night was
,,u,or entertainment. AS frequently happens when
S,,s and dances are few and far between. the
d,ences at the Metropolitan Opera House nave been
oxceptonay good of late. On Monday night there
was a splendid assemblage of youth and beauty, the
displav of Jewels and toilets was dazzingly beau
,r,l and the spectacle offered by the boxes was
almost as striking the effect on the stage. Mrs.
poval Phelps Carroll who was the guest of Mrs.
Thomas Hitchcock. was superb-iookng in white
satin the corsage modestly trimmed with small
mink roses Mrs Clarence Cary who sat near, also
looked exceedingly attractive In gown of pale
Ne green satin and lace. with some handsome
diamond ornaments Mrs. A. J. Forbes leth who is
spending part of the winter in New-York. was in
q box with Miss Elsie Clews. She was in a gown Of
salmon -colored SATIN combined with black velvet
and silver-spangied chiffon Miss Clews was In
white moire ornamented with red roses. Mrs. Au-
eust Belmont. who has not been seen often at the
oonera this season. looked beautiful in a gown OF
INK miroir velvet. Another comparative stranger
WAS Mrs John f. Alexandra. who shared box
Nth her sister Miss Louise Webb Mrs Alexandra
was in a gown Of white satin brocadc and point
hodice trimmed with chiffon and small clusters OF
pink roses Mrs W Starr Miller wose one of the
II was of pale lilac satin brocaded with silver and
trimmed with lace. Mrs. John Jacob Astor was in
chiffon Mrs. Willing. her mother. was in pale
pink satin brocade. Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish a rev
hoyes away. with Miss Anna Sands, looked more
than usually well in white brocade. the corsage9
trimmed with roses and number t OF d'anGnr an her
corsage and in her couture; Miss Sahus iran Wus ~,
msaaomb,ed on Wednesday night TO witness pro
ducon of Botos Mefistofele' There was an nm, I'M,
posing array of silks sa tin and fine Jewels rouhi
the horseshoe and there more young mel
than usual visiting between the acts
The first Tuesday evening dance of the season at
sherry's was beautiful. lively and well managed
entertainment. The ballroom was most enecuNeiy
decorated with cut flowers and garlands OF green
Masses Of holly and laurel in the thickness OF which
sparkea tiny electric lights, covered the 'front.' OF
the music ba alcony while suspended from the dome
was a huge floral ball thickly studded with small
electric lights In the pink room. where the guests
were received by Mrs Astor, Mrs John W. Minturh'
Mrs Stanley Mortimer and Mrs. Ladenburg. there
was an elaborate display of flowers ana growing
plants There was a surprise in the cotillon. which
was danced after supper. Elisha Dyer. jr. leading
with Mrs Edmund l.. Baylies. Until a late hour on
Tuesday evening the managers OF the dance ue-
known influence they changed their minds Ihe
ns-stcks with gold tops, decorated with artificial
grass and flowers and for the men, fancy balancing
lent dance. the supper being especially denghtIui'
The gowns were fresh and there was starring oisS
pay ol bandsene pearls and Mrs Luther Kountze
in a delicate shade of saffron sath anu Hi o1'' oI
vantageously arranged in the coifure at the throat
and on the corsage. Mrs Charles Stuart Dodge, one
of the most admired women in the room was IN
pale mauve satin and chiffon. Mrs George B De
Forest Mrs. Elisha Dyer, jr Mrs C. Albert stevens ns
and Miss Bend were all in handsome soWhs, anu anu
made an attractive quartet sitting near each o'her
In the cotillon.
Mrs Astor's stately mansion in Fifth-ave. was
brilliantly lighted Thursday night. when she
gave her first large dinner party in her new home
II was sumptuous entertainment. and IL is 10 DE
succeeded by u series OF handsome parties before
the arrival OF the penitential season Mrs. Asior
will give another large dinner on TUESDAY nignt'
ception She will shortly send out cards for pai, H.
which will TAKE place n bn,,agy the Gsas'" art
The marriage of Miss Florence Isabelle Preston
daughter Of the late William r. Preston, Of this
city to Henry Graves. jr.. Of Orange. y j. VIII
take place in ST. Thomass Church, Fifth-ave ana
Fifty-third4t.. at o'clock on Tuesday afternoon
next The Rev. DR.. J. Wesley Brown ire rector
will perform the marriage ceremony "m'h VIII
be followed by a reception at the nome OF lhe
brides mother No 100 East Thirty seventh-st The
bride will be given away by her brother George II.
Preston She will a gown Of white satin, EN-
beshed with point applique lace ana asy
a sister of the brdegroom Will be me ,ihh nsaq ~
hon0 aHd Miss Nsd Edh Hf Miller and Miss shack
elton Will be the bridesmaids They VII pe
White lace hats trimmed with pink velvet an, ana
black feathers Mr Graves VIII have as sbnrs is I
be the brides brother ErederG pTss?s brosher
Fahnestock of this city; the piioegrooIn ~
George Graves William Dodd Clarence Gapnea rpYea
and stephen smith OF Oranse ~ ,ri j. arn f' 70 MAKE
their home in this city.
Invitations are out for the wedding OF Miss Sarah
c Trafford daughter OF the late Colonel Tranord'
~ the fist Regiment to Thomas T. Matthews
which will be celebrated at o'clock on Thursday
evening, at the home Of the brides uncle f. A.
Howell. No % West Ninety-ffth-st Only the reia-
tives and intimate friends will be present at the
ceremony and attend the reception The KEY III.
Church will be the officiating clergyman. MISS
Henry Trafford will wear gown OF whi,e sa.'t dii
with trimmings Of Duchesse lace, and tune ,. ven
fastened VIII @ b. & aa aep Of bono Her
gown will be of pink and green SATIN, me waist I oi
eli Trafford. brother of the bride will be best
man, and DR.. Walter J. Hardy ana Il r. fein benrY.
the ceremony will be small one Mr.; and Mrs; Mrs;
Matthews. after they return from the soulh' Will
make their home in Harlem.
One of the largest weddings of this week will be
,ha. OF Miss Mary l.. owen. daughter of Mr. ana
Mrs William II. owen, to Bertram II. Borden, a
SON of Mr. and Mrs. Matthew c. d. Borden, Which
will take place $3.50 o'clock. on Thursday after
noon in the Church Of the Heavenly Rest fHth-
ave and Forty-ffth-st. The Rev DIR. j. Parker
Morgan. the rector will officiate at the marriage
ceremony which will be followed by reception at
the home OF Mr. and Mrs owen. NO 20 East Forty
f,th-st Miss Annie d. Durfee, COUSIN OF ,,ae 1ne
BRIDEGROOM will be the maa Oh nGnor Mss so Edh
Westeryet Low and Miss NJ. Louise MAJOR VIII 1e
TIE bridesmaids. Matthew Bordsn % WI h bgide's bg i
brother William H. owen jr moward bsn s. TSrasn bmrea
another brother Of the brldegTq1m, Fisher and
Arthur L. Doremus Mr. Borden ga gaVe sher hs AT the
,,b Regiment Veterans Club, last WEDNESDAY enen-
ING Miss owen on Wednesday afternoon gaIe q
luncheon at her home IN hono' u NV
honor and bridesmaids.
pretty out-of-town wedding VIII pc ."a' % ~.
49, C.o-,,oe N.rrin,an the elder da lighter of Mrs
Elmvra n Merriman TO Samuel Swift Taylor, at
Lakewood at noon Wednesday next IN the ''', !,
PRESBYTERIAN Church The church Will be decora.eu