New-York tribune., 1899-07-30
THE WEEK IN SOCIETY,

somey appointed clubhouse The weather cond,.
tions unfavorable. but still there large
and representative gathering OF the cottagers, and
the affair passed off in the happiest manner Ots
OF the large parlors was converted into ballroom
and here a little after 10 O'Clock Charles r. Hen.
derson dancing with Mrs. Henry GraF Trevor IN
a gown Of white and pale blue. opened the cotlllon
which was danced without interruption until SUM-
per was announced. soon after II O'Clock. pl.as
ant INCIDENT Of tho supper was the reception given
War, who IL a member or the club, and who re-
Mrs; George r. schieaelIn, Mr.. and Mrs Charles
barclay Mrs Charles h. Henderson, Miss Hen.
Mrs s'b B. Aymsr sands, Miss May sands Mr f snd snd
s nS M4s MAY SGs % and n M M l.
Robert Henderson Robertson. 7. Markoe Robertson
Mrs At Knapp Mrs chsres Steele Miss NsHss WSos
Mr. and Mrs @ Henry l1y F. s GGs Mr. and Mrs George
George f. Wood and Henry G. Trevor
The golf tournament opened on Tuesday attended
by just the sort OF weather that induces people IN
remain at home. The day was raw and cold snd
the rain did not add 10 the comfort Of the spec.
tators However people did come out and the
clubhouse was. even on the first day and under the
most unfavorable conditions. the OF any num-
Der OF pretty luncheon parties. Entertainments
throughout the week ran largely TO dinners. and
gave more Of them. Mrs b. Aymar Sands
varied the programme by giving a small cotl.lon
on Thursday evening for her daughter. Miss May
F. Sands debutante Of last winter. at the Mea.
dow Club, which Is situated Just behind the beach
and near the southwestern corne' Of the pretty
lake 1t was an admirably arranged entertainment
the 81 ests including nearly all the young people
of the place and the dancing married set There
some informal dancing before supper. which
was served at small tables In the club dining ROOM
Immediately after supper the cotiilon was danced,
wore gown Of white SILK net over white slk. Tho
favors golf targets. garden hats. tambournes
S the tor guests an wsre M and M wa%
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles r: Henderson, Mr.. and Mrs
Mr.. and Mrs James l.. Breese, Mr.. and Mrs Rus:
sell H. Hoadly, Mr.. and Mrs James L9riIlad
and Mrs. Stephen Peabody Mrs Henry @. Trevor
Miss Dorothy schieffeIin Miss A Beatrx H9yt H Miss
ces Rowland. Miss Carrie Edgar Miss Fife Potter.
if Holilns '' Miss Elsie Barker Harry b Fions Vic.
tor Morawetz. Samuel l.. Parrish. Roger Winthrop.
{ames War1sn c6TneS 6aTneSS 9uf 3 Bane ar sn T
George G. Clark Maxwell Stevenson; Robert c.
Rev Dr Battershall, Ashbel II. Barney and the
Messrs. Coffin.
Another pleasant social incident OF the week was
the regular Friday evening dance at the Meadow
! Club Several hundred guests attended and several
large dinner parties were given by the cottagers.
The wedding of Miss Edith Barnes second
! daughter OF Mr. and Mrs John S Barnes. Of this
city to s. Warren Sturgis, OF Boston was the prin-
| cipal social happening OF the week at Lenox. The
wedding was solemnized on Wednesday afternoon
in Trinity Church. in the presence OF a brilliant
! company OF cottagers. the ceremony being per.
formed by the Rev Harold Arrowsmith. assisted by
| the Rev Dr. David II. Greer rector OF ST. Bartho-
| omew's Church, this city. and the Rev Dr. Apple
| ton of Boston The vested choir OF the church took
part in the musical service. For the occasion the
church was elaboratey decorated and Illuminated
| pink and white being the predomnating colors
! The altar was adorned with clusters OF white and
! pink sweet peas and the chancel banked with
! palms and ferns. relieved by touches Of brilliant
foliage plants. pink and white Japanese lilies The
bridal gown of ivory white satin was trimmed With
old lace and tulle. The sheer tulle veil covered the
skirt and flowed the full length Of the train 1t was
| held in place bv a spray Of orange blossms. The
! bridal bouquet OF orange blossoms The maid
| Of honor and bridesmaids were attired in effective
costumes OF pink satin yelled WITH whte mousse ;,
| pink and lace bows. Each carried bouquet
! the ceremony the wedding party entered carriages
! and was driven to Codbrook, the summer home OF
offered congratulations. II was the intention OF the
brides parents to give a large reception. bu; be-
brother, DR.. Russell Sturgis in Boston, the re-
ception cards recalled. Miss Adele Kneeland.
elaborate reception at her country place FarIawn.
It was one Of the noteworthy social Of the %
the autumn will make their home in Boston
The polo tournament at Narragansett Pier last
week infused considerable life and added color and
variety to the social doings the place. Some
of the most devoted spectators Of the games have
been Mr.. and Mrs. George j. Gould Mr.. and Mrs.
Barclay H. Warburton. Mr.. and Mrs; William
tine Miss Henrietta Porter. Miss Ethel Hitchcock.
Frederick Gebhard, Miss Ely and Miss Mabel Wat
| son.
Newport across the bay. has enjoyed a week Of
luncheons receptions, dinners and one barge dance
the regular Thursday dance the Casino. The only
| other opportunity to dance offered on Friday
| evening when Mrs. Hugh l.. Willoughby gave
rather small party in honor OF her daughter, Miss
| Eselle Wioughby. who made her social debut
few weeks ago Most of the young dancing set and
the younger officers Of the North Atlantic Squad
ron were present The state OF the weather at New
! port in the early part OF the week not con-
ducve to the enjoyment of life in the open. While
! this lasted there unusually large number OF
invitations to luncheons flying about the cottage
colony. Some of those who entertained were Mrs
J. Fred Person. Miss S. +. Batchford; Miss Anna
Sands. Mrs. James b. NJ Grosyenor; Isaac Town
send, Edward cIarkson Potter Mrs Potter Palmer
lex kemp snnSOn and spsnSd Stewart Fish, Mrs
| Miss Wolfe who has arranged TO sail for Ger.
many on Saturday. August r. 10 take the cure
gave an afternoon reception Morday in honor
of her sister. Mrs n. Devereux Clapp. az A'ss
| Edith Devereux Clapp. who recently return '-om
| abroad Miss Josephine johnson also gave 0 large
| reception at her villa. in Gbbs-ave. on MonIay AZ
ternoon It being her first large party OF the season.
| One of the largest dinner parties OF the week
was that given by Mrs. Edward S. Willing, at her
villa In Webster-st. in honor OF her daughter MIS-
| John Jacob Astor who had arrived with Colonel
Astor for the season. Among other dinner giyers
were Mr. and Mrs. II. Mortimer Brooks. Mr ana
Mrs Elisha Dyer tr... Mr.. and Mrs Pen'o,, H. 2Hs
| Jones who have their guests Mr.. ana MIS-
! Chester Griswod Mr.. and Mrs. George b. ps
| Forest Mr.. and Mrs. L. Rollins Morse. MI. hna
| Mrs Charles NJ Oelrichs Mr.. and Mrs. James r.
| ID. Ianier and Mr. and Mrs Robert II. /. Hod-
| dard.
| Additions to the fashionable colony at Newport
| last week included Mr.. and Mrs Henry Payne