New-York tribune., 1900-12-26
SOCIETY IN THE HOLIDAYS

With bright beautiful Christmas day, and with
an almost springlike temperature, the town was
blithesome enough. although there were many de-
partures in the ranks Of the fashionable world for
the country, large house parties being given at
Lakewood, Hampstead and other suburban places
Tuxedo had a very gay Christmas, indeed. but
the majority Of parties everywhere were family
gatherings, especially in town. Mr.. and Mrs. Rich
ard T. Wilson gave family dinner, as did also
Mr.. and Mrs. William Rhnelander, at Sherry's, and
Miss CIementina Furniss at her Fifth-ave. home.
In fact, nearly all who had extended family con-
nections met at house of their kindred
and INDUCED in the traditional turkey and plum
pudding; Among the entertainers were Mrs w
Parsons, Miss Serena Rhinelander, Mrs Elbridge
l. Gerry and Charles Lanier.
This evening there will be the dance to be given
by MI and Mrs. Henry o. Havemeyer for their
daughters. and in the afternoon Mrs William
Rhinelanaer will give large luncheon. The first
evening OF La boheme" viii bring out quite an
bers Of the fashionable world are out Of town and
Will remain away until after the New Year.
Albert Norris Bagby Will have his regular musical
morning tomorrow. This has been changed from
Monday on account of the holidays. Nine. Bern
hardt will recte, with piano accompaniment some
poems by her son. Maurice. and one two other
fugitive bits.
The sad news OF the death of Miss Marion Green
leaf. at Lenox, charming young woman, caused
sorrow in many households. The GreenIeaf family
Greeneaf married William Adams They live at
Lawrence. The funeral will take place tomorrow
Miss Frances Delprat, who died her home, No.
81 West Seventeenth-st. sister of Mrs. Rob
ert G. Remsen. She and another unmarried sister
have lived for many years at the Delprat house. in
West Seventeenth-st. The Delprat family is of
Sopthern origin and came from Baltimore. but
Of Miss Delprat will throw large family connec-
tton in mourning.
The wedding of Mrs. William F. Burden and Dr.
Andrew S. Clarke will take place on January 2
1t will be very quietly celebrated
Mrs. Duncan Elliott is at the Hotel Manhattan
where she will remain until December 81 when she
will go to Aiken for the winter. She dined yes
terday with Mr. and Mrs George B. De Forest.
The death of Joseph Lewis spofford at
Hunts Point will also throw a large family
connection into mourning. The spoford home
Elmwood, is well knowhT7 and in former
years the OF much entertaining.
Mr.. Spofford leaves widow. who a Miss
Haws son. Paul spofford. who is a member of
the Union and other clubs, and granddaughter,
Miss Adeline Spoford, who lives with her rela-
tives, Dr. and Mrs. John MEG. Woodbury., in the
old family mansion. No. Is fifth-ave. Mrs. Wood
bury Miss Townsend and first married the
late Samuel Irwin, a brother OF Richard Irwin and
Of Mrs. James A. Burden. Joseph Lewis Spofford
was one of the Oldest living members of the Union
Club The funeral. which will take place at Grace
Church to-day will be attended by many old New
Workers.
Buchanan Winthrop who underwent an opera
ton for appendicitis Monday. died yesterday
morning at his home No. 279 Fffth-ave His death
will throw a number of people into mourning,
among others Miss Amy Townsend, Isaac Town
send, Mrs George Bend Miss Beatrice Bend, Mrs.
Charles A Sackett and Mrs. Courtlandt Field
Bishop.
Mrs W storrs Wells, of No 16 East F1fty-sev-
enth-st will be at home Fridays in January.