The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-03-07
wnAr rs CONC ON IN soc1nrn

however, hardly the usual dash and go about IL,
Foreigners, diplomats. and woll.known strangers
from other cities were noticeably absent; many
dowagers and young matrons were missed; roses
had faded somewhat from the checks Of debu.
tantcs. and the end of tho season could be read
logibly on both gowns and faces.
In spite OF all this. the ballroom was charm.
ing-ilowers and plants In profusion having been
used to make 1t so-the supper was good, and on
the pages of a young girls diary II was probably
written down as the most delightful grand ball
OF the season, young married bellies being In The
minority and well bachelors. therefore, more
than usually mice"
II would DO impossible for n Tuesday evening
dance to be dull, or even n little slow, as the
ladies who have boon foremost In the organiza.
tion and promotion Of these charming reunions
have sacrificed space and grandeur to gayety and
enjoyment. They have been content with
Sherry's rooms instead of stretching out for
moro snowy and extensive accommodation. Con.
sequontly there has been no necessity to 20 into
the highways and hedges in order to Increase
their subscription list. and their roomshavc been
always filled with the cream OF the youthful,
beautiful and mirth.loving MEMBERS Of socicty's
coterics. In point OF fact, infinite taste and tact
have been brought TO bear on these unpretcn.
tious little dances, and the result has been $40
cess and general satisfaction.
The Shrovc Tuesday ball is always especially
interesting. as the spirit OF unrestrainod fun and
frolic rcigns from first to last, and the cotillon,
with its flowers, ribbons. fancy favors and show
crs OF confetti. which raincd down upon tho
dancers after much the same fashion as rice at a
wedding, makes the nearest approach to a Mardi
Gras celebration that is ever seen in these pro-
sale ATTITUDES. The group OF young girls in the
cotillon was a very pretty one. Among them
were Miss Katharine Duer in blue and black
aill Nil. I,,.,lg.n n..al.. L.. ..a.t. ..tN-
and white satin. Miss Webb, looking very well
in pink. the effect Of tho delicate coloring some-
what marred. however, by the now fashionable
combination Of sable fur with colorcd lace In tho
trimmings, Miss Daisy Post in mauvc chiffon.
Miss Garrison, Miss Madeline Cutting. and the
two handsome daughters of Mrs. L.. p. Morton.
Mrs. Bradley Martin, smiling and pleasant as
usual, said farewell to many Of her friends, as ID
will probably be her last appearance, except al
dinners, before her departure for what is really
her home in England. The ball was a very late
one, as 1t was preceded by large dinners. among
them one OF twenty covers at Mrs. William A.
Duer's. and church bells were ringing and organs
pealing for Ash Wednesdays services before
tired dancers awoke from their first sleep.
The purchase OF Mrs. Belmont's late residence
by Mr.. W. Bayard Cutting adds another family
TO the uptown colony OF well.known people who
have made the upper cast side quito the court
end OF the city during the last few years. Mr..
and Mrs. Cutting have sons and daughters
growing up, for whom entertaining facilities are
important, and their house will probably 10
a very pleasant one to their large circle OF 40
quuintances and friends.
The most interesting engagement that has
been announced for a long time was cabled a few
days since from Paris. II is that OF Miss Helen
Carroll and Mr.. Herbert Delano Robbins. and 10
will probably cause jealous pangs In many q
manly heart, for Miss CAROLS suitors have
been numerous among the nobility OF France
and Germany as well as among her own coun-
trymen. Mr.. Robbins is a brother OF Mrs. Henry
Sloane, and is endowed by nature with some OF
the same personal graces for which she is dis
tinguished, and which have won for him tho
s~obriquet Of "the Adonis OF tho Knickcrbocker
Club" He has indeed cause to be congratulated
upon his engagement, Miss Carroll being ad.
mitted by all who know her to be gifted with
n mind and character that are worthy OF her dis
tinguished ancestry. TO say nothing Of her per-
sonal attractions and the large fortune that she
has inherited. Her musical taste and talent have
been carefully educated. and during tho last
Wagner festival at Bayreuth she entertained
her friends right royalty at the chateau OF Duke
Alexander OF Wurtemberg, which she occupied
with her c~haperon and two OF her cousins.
Miss Belle Nelson's marriage TO Mr.. Arthur
Kemp is announced 10 take place on April 81 In
the same house, and probably the same room,
where Mrs. Nelson was married more than .
score OF years ago.
The reception given by Mrs. Cornelius Van
derbilt to the Colonial Danes was a dignifed and
stately affair, and greatly enjoyed by many who
feel but scant interest in the colonies or tho
danes. but who were pleased TO see the sump-
tuous suite OF rooms opened again TO the light
and air and Mrs. Vanderbilt presiding once moro
n haatpSs The nNna ainn UNA mn iptaraatfpn ana
and the display OF old silver and relics OF bygons
times must have been enjoyed by all.
New York can hardly be said to have contrib
uted a very large contingent to the inaugural
celebration in Washington, and yet the names
OF the few prominent people who are now there
havo been repeated again and again in the local
papers. This is probably owing to the fact that
they all clustered at Senator Brice's mammoth
entertainment on Tuesday last, when Mr.. and
Mrs. s. v. II. Crugcr. Judge and Mrs. John
Davis, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry White. Miss Mary
Turnure, Mr.. Lispenard Stewart, George W.
Smalley, and Mr.. Frederick Martin were among
the guests AT dinner and seated alternately with
prominent members OF the incoming Admins
~tration, while Mr.. bradley Martin. Sir Bachs
and Lady Cunard. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Withcr-
bee, Mr.. and Mrs. Victor Sorchan, Mr.. and Mrs.
Edmund Baylies, Mr.. and Mrs. Elisha Dyer. Jr.,
EGcrton Winthrop. and Percy Turnure shared
with Ambassadors, Ministers, and, indeed, tho
whole Diplomatic Corps. the honors and
enjoymcnts OF n very elaborate musicale,
at which there was much gorSeousness OF
apparel, Mrs. Brice wearing the elaborate cos
tune In which she was presented at the Court Of
ST. James. Mrs. Cooper Hewitt, whose namo
does not appear, however, on either Of these
lists, has been, with Mr.. Hewitt, visiting the AUS
trian Ambassador, and has been more admired
than any OF the visitors OF the week.
How many OF these enthusiastic Republicans
are applicants for diplomatic honors docs not
appear, hut 1t is said that Col, Cruccr would like
tospend Il few years in Rome, that Mr.. Lispenard
Stewart aspircs to u sccrctaryship in one OF tho
big embassies, Mr.. Lawrence Turnure hopes 10
be Consul at Cairo. and that one or two we'll
known gentlemen ha, put In vague applica ,ons
for something in France or switzerland.
Meantime, in spite Of storms and rumors ot
storms people nrc sailing for Europe 10y every
good boat that leaves the port. Mr.. and Miss
Van Allen said good-hy on "Wednesday last. Tho
| Majestic next Wednesday has Judge and Mrs.