New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-11
FUN FOR TWELFTH-NIGHTERS
A sLEIGH-RI AND HOUSE PARTY EN-
JOYED BY BUSY PEOPLE.
THE HOSPITALITY OF PICTURESQUE COUNTRY
HOUSE HELPS TO BRIGHTEN AN AFTER
NOON FOR PROFESSIONAL WOMEN.

HOUSE HELPS To BRIGHTEN An
NOON FOR PROFESSIONAL WOMEN.
The Twelfth Night Club Is composed of profess
sional women who have few holidays In their busy
lives such events on weekdays being almost
known so that when invitation was extended
TO. them for an od-fashioned sleigh-ride on Sun
day last the club with their escorts eagerly re-
sponded and large and Jolly party started for
Hisdae, y. j. In the early afternoon. to be the
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Stanton at their
delightful country place. Wildhurst
Upon the arrival OF the party Hillsdale. sleghs
found In readiness all provided with straw In
plenty, warm rugs and strong. lively steeds Al
though King Sol had been trife too generous
with his smiles and had somewhat dissipated the
beautiful snow" yet there was SUFFICIENT left 20
make the ride enjoyable. This was found TO be
specially so when a few hours later full moon
moro perfect than any stage moon-made its ap-
pearance.
The large country house embraces all that f.
quaint picturesque and comfortable. yet in many
ways It reminds OF old Tudor castle. with
its muoned windows. its ron-bound. double doors.
opening top and bottom. and huge, square hall.
Immense logs burned cheerlly in the wide hrepaces.
and every comfort 10 be found In the store Of
good things placed ready for disposal upon the
entrance OF the party one OF the keen pleasures
OF the day in wandering from room 10 room
OF this beautiful home. generously thrown open
10 the club.
In the hall alone one could spend hours in exam
lining deep cupboards stocked with pottery,
curioslties and trophies OF the hunt, but like
a sentinel the wide landing OF the stairway
stood the stately. old-fashoned clock. reminding
OF the swift fight Of time.
The upper hall presented a study in art, with Its
many paintings and its cosey alcove opening TO a
balcony. and also to the many roomy chambers.
each having the hangings and ceilings painted with
different flowers An interesting little incident was
told in connection with the hostess's apart
ment, which was done in violet
While the room in the hands Of the artist
| the father Of Mrs Stanton, having overheard a
| conversation between her and a friend, suggested
| the following verse be inscribed her door
II VISIONS way you wisely seek.
Five things observe with care.
or whom you speak.
To whom you speak.
| And how. and when. and where.
! A little alcove with the ceiling and walls OF
! postage stamps created much admiration, as did
the dra wingroom with its ceiling and walls
! mg-alcy. with their roomy freplaces and many
| curiosities: the wide porch extending about the
| house. with a ceiling of cemented cobblestones
and the dining-rOOm. with It's many objects or In
| terest as well as its well-hlled board about which
| the party gathered at the close Of the afternoon
| In the evening an impromptu entertainment was
Among those who enjoyed the numerous pleasures
! Of the day Mrs. Alice Fischer Harcourt
Miss Amelia Bingham, Mrs. Nellie Yale Nelson
Mr. and Mrs Bronson Howard. Nj and Mrs
| Lolita Linthlcum Mrs Gertrude Eastman Perkins
| Miss Edna Bradley. Miss Dutton, Mt and Mrs
| Robert Pritchard Miss Fielding Roselle, M. and
| Mrs. + II Perkins. Hamilton Fish. jr;. pr j
| Nelson. Bingham. Simington. Myers. Peck Archi
bald White, Wech and Elffel.