The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-21
NEW YORK SOCIAL NEWS
 The suydam Marriage-Society at Meadowbrook
BY pIEDRIcH kNlckERsockER.

New York, June 19.-There is a good strain of blood in the veins 9f the suy- dams and on this I pin my faith for a long and happy life to the young couple who were few days ng1 united in mar mlage. Ths bridegroom Walter Lispe- nard suydam is on the green side of twenty and his little wife is also young. Their marriage was pretty, solemn and Fashionable. Youth, and the romatic att tachment of youth, Is always pretty; solemn because 1t was entered into with the earnestness of youth confident In mutual attachment and allowed by the feelings so common nowadays which in- volve social and financial advantages and fashionable because the event brought to town all those who have relation with the old families or aspire to social position The father and mother of the young bride groom were married in their youth and their married life has been a pattern and example to all in this age of divorce. The suydam family Is decended from old Dutch stock noted for conservativeness, prudence and responsibility.
 When society was not getting married and giving away in marriage, 1t was yachting and playing polo and living in the open. The second week Of polo at Meadowbrook was exciting although there were not as many accidents as the week before, and those who had been tum- iltd or had come croppers were on deck again The running away of Miss May Birds horse on Wednesday was the only incident of the day, which created a stir. At the same time that the Meadowbrook crowd has been enjoying polo the mem- befs of Squadron A have been putting up a very good game at Van Cortlandt Park Most of the players are young men and the games are witnessed by large assem- blaze of young women, many of whom are members of the various dancing classes. Van Cortlandt Is not half bad place to spend a summer day. and 1t is as convenient to get there from Westchester and the Hudson as 1t is from town itself.
 
 Just now the British embassy is at Newport in full force. On Tuesday Sir Michael Herbert joined Lady Herbert there, and they are expected to remain with MT. and Mrs. R. T. Wilson until early this week, when they are to return to town prior to sailing for Europe. They are being entertained rather informally, as the cottagers who are now there have not ben settled long enough to plan any elaborate affairs During the absence of his chief Arthur S. Raikes Is to be Charge dAffaires, and he will be at the Porter cottage with Secretaries Henry c. Nor man, H. G. Deering and Perry c. Wynd- ham, who have recently arrived.
 
 The fashionable Marie Antoinette was the scene of brilliant dinner last Monday evening, given in honor of Mrs. Leslie Carter, by MT. Albert R. Keen. It was one of the most notable events of the sea- son. Among the guests were many ladies end gentlemen, conspiclous in the literary and artistic circles of this city. I noticed David Belasco, the playwright and mana ger. MT. Metcalf, the editor of Life, Dr. Bellamy, the well-known editor and writer, MT. Acton Davies, the dramatic critic of the Sun, and others.
 Another International alliance in which cupid had hand in that of Miss Lillian May, daughter of Mrs. Henry May, of Baltimore, and Baron .)agot. Lord Bagot is a well-known bachelor and an English peer. He was aide de- camp to the Marquis of Lorne when he was governor of Canada. His estates are Elithefeld, Ruseley and Pool Park, Ruth