New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-02
A JUNE GARDEN PARTY.
WOMEN DIG NUGGETS OF GOLD IN
COTTON AND TINSEL KLONDIKE.
THE FRIENDS OF THE J.. HOOD WRIGHT MEMO
RIAL HOSPITAL GATHER AT WALNUT
GROVE AND HELP THE GOOD WORK

RIAL HOSPITAL GATHER AT WALNUT
GROVE AND HELP THE GOOD WORK
OF THE INSTITUTION.
What Is so rare as day In June was exempii-
fed yesterday at the J. Hood Wright Memorial
Hospital garden party at Walnut Grove. On foot
and on horseback bicycle and In smart traps.
came youth, beauty and fashion to recall the fetes
champetres OF former years. when the paataI
country seat Of the late J. Hood Wright thanking
the Hudson, open to the friends or the
Manhattan Hospital and Free Dispensary.
It Is two years sihoe the latter institution. In
Difference to the affection with which Its benefactor
is held. assumed the name y. Hood Wright Memo
rial Hospital" II is charity largely sustained ny
an association of forty women. Of which the presi-
dent Is Mrs j. Hood Wright Yesterdays garden
party the first affair OF the seafon
The entrance to the grounds was gay with b"nt-
Ing and Chinese lanterns. from which huttered tho
Stars and Stripes. and half-hidden among the fine
old trees tents whose fortunes we'll
known society women presided. The flower ana
candy booth was in charge of Mrs Earle ana MIS-
Schoneman, while Mrs. Merritt and Mrs. Barker
dispensed strawberries and cream. fortune-teiier
agitated the hearts Of curious maidens inveigled
to the den by Mrs. White and a bevy Of attractive
assistants.
novel feature the Kondike. reproduction
in cotton and tinsel OF gold mine with plentiful
bullion In sight. For reasonable fee one was
furnished pick with which 10 dig up his own
fortune. Prizes OF the grab-Da1 order wero clevery
wrapped in gold paper to be turned up on the
slightest tickling of the pick AS the mine pros
pectors Mesdames J. N. Conyngham, Brown ana
Hubbard Struck It rich" for the hospital
Throughout the afternoon and evening the Hun
garian Band made the woods melodious In fine
old mansion adjoining the J. Hood Wright estate q
typical Virginia supper was served National 1ass
and a wealth Of June roses formed the house deco
raions The Stars and Stripes hung az portieres
throughout the mansion.
One room labelled "Geisha.' and. under Mrs
Goes direction. II was converted into a veritabe
bit Of the FlOwery Kingdom In beautiful Japan
ese gowns scores Of pretty Americans. inquired as
Miles. Chrysanthemums poured tea.
Mrs. Farral and numerous assistants served
spring chicken and rice wafies. while the Misses
Leach sang to banjo accompaniment the negro
songs their art has made familiar to many. The
young people found pleasure In the dance, for
which excellent music was provided. Admission to
the garden party was 81. and every purchaser Of a
ticket entitled 20 chance in the rattle Of an
s'ollan harp. which was offered BY the Hospital
Association. which includes the fOlowins-named
women: Mrs. }: Hood Wright, preedent: Mrs j.
Rogers, first vice president; Mrs. A. NJ Judson.
second vice-president Mrs. NJ, $ Foster. jr. third
Vice president: Mrs. f. G. Wright. fourth vice
PRESIDENT: Mrs. Charles Earle treasurer: Mrs Z.
b. James, corresponding secretary; Mrs W. r.
Farrall. recording secretary.