New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-26
". K. VANDERBTLTS BALL.
IMPORTANT SOCIAL UNDERTAKING AT NEW
PORT-MIss HAvEMEYERs WE'D
DING PLANS


Newport r. l.. Aug. 25 (specaD.-w. X. Wander
bilt tonight crowned the series OF social entertain
ments which he has been giving this week by a
grand ball at the golf club. This not only the
biggest affair given at the club during Its his
tory, but by far the most elaborate social UNI
dertaking of the present season.
Since the invitations were issued fashionable cir
cles have been stirred with anticpations of brill
liant affair and all these expectations fully
realized by the splendor and sumptuousness OF the
arrangements. Every circle and clique OF society
was represented In full ranks in the gathering
Caterers and decorators given free rein in
making their preparations. and no expense was
spared TO insure the success Of the ball.
All about the grounds placed numbers OF
FAIRY lamps, cleaning like frefes in the darkness
vine covered canopy with lanes Of palms leading
TO the yestibule gave entrance to the clubhouse
white roses Frightening the dark green foliage
The veranda had been transformed into a wood
land scene. vine studded with flowers and branches
OF oak forming the sides. in which were placed at
intervals electric lamps. This veranda opened
from the big ballroom. and both were used for the
dancing. II SNOW scene In the ballroom
proper, smilaX and other greens, all filled with
white roses, depending from the ceiling and chan
deliers, producing the effect Of snowstorm. Gar
lands OF white and pink roses, tied with ribbons Of
various colors, hung beneath the galleries. Also
on the ballroom, was the women's tearoom, deco
rated with white roses
In the north grand court, outside the building
was represented a harvest scene. The pillars were
concealed by sheaves Of wheat and corn, and vines
with grapes hanging In natural clusters covered the
canvas walls and ceiling This gravel court was
used as a supper room. elaborate menu being
served at forty small tables decorated with white
pink and red roses.
Another gravel court, on the opposite side OF the
pullding was employed a smoking room num-
Der or tents being placed among groups Of palms
Inc military band and the orchestra which fur
nsneu music we're also placed IN this court me
In white, green and pink. Mr.. Vanderbilt received
ms guests In the vestbule being assisted by Mrs
William X. Vanderbilt, jr., and Mrs. Hamilton
Nick Twombly, his sister.
The supper. served at midnight by the clubs
steward, was followed by the cotllon. This was
led by Elisha Dyer, jr, who, besides number Of
novel and amusing figures introduced one termed
the rose hgure,' which was entirely new; The
faVors included mountain sticks tied with ribbons,
candle sticks penhoders in the shape OF golf sticks
penknives. picture frames and other articles Of
bric-a-brac. The favors were distributed by a
young woman seated in sedan chair. borne 81
four attendants in native Indian dress
Of Mrs. Theodore a. Havemeyer, and Lieutenant
Hamilton McRea Winslow, flag lieutenant Of the
North Atlantic Squadron, will take place at Fried
helm, the summer home Of the brides mother here,
planned.
Owing to the fact that the bride is a Catholic and
from Rome was necessary to make the affair a
church wedding. This asked for through
Bishop Harkins. Of Providence. but the answer,
the change Of plan Is made necessary. The cere-
mony Will be performed on the date originally an
nounced. September Is. by the Rev. DR.. OFarrell.
Of St Marys Church Miss Havemeyer will be at
tended by her cousin. Miss Lille Oelrchs, daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs Charles NJ. Oelrichs, as bridesmaid.
Mr.. Winslow, cousin of the bridegroom, will be