New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-09
.GAYEST NEWPORT
SEASON At HAND
Society Dek Are to Be Big
Problem

New York, June (P-Festiyities
of what promises to be the gayest
Newport season since the war hold
the spotlight of societys interest
Mrs. Frederick Cameron Church
(Murlel Nanderhiltl. whose enter
t&.lnments are attracting attention
has issued invitations for an aviation
house party this month at which it
is expected Colonel Lindbergh will
be guest of honor.
Society faces problem in the
presentation OF its debutantes of the
coming season. So large is the list
and SO crowded the calendar that
many coming out parties are sched-
uled as early as September. Other
buds will be presented at dances
and receptions in Newport this sum-
mer. Among these are Miss Gym
thia Anne Pratt and Miss Natalie
Lee Lalmbeer,
A delphlnium wedding attracted
social New York's attention this
week in season still crowded with
four or five ceremonies a day. The
blue blooms We're used profusely in
church decorations and bridal bou-
quets at the wedding of Miss Cath
leen Gruner to Lyman r. Whitehead,
Jr. Sprays Of real flowers decorated
the attendants hats OF dolphinium
blue spun hair, while large blue
bows of tullc We're tied at the waist
line of their white net peacock
fashioned frocks A rose point lace
yoke which extended to the waist in
the back was distinctive feature OF
a white satin wedding gown worn
by the bride.
Brides unwilling TO depart from
tradition in the selection of the now
fashionable colored wedding gowns
relieve the dcad-white effect in in
genious way. Trains and dra peries OF
bridal gowns are lined with pale
rose, flesh oEyellow satin to supply
color. silve Tissue is another popu-
lar fabric for the purpose.
Jumpers. ridden by btuc coated
cadets of West Point were a feature
at the annual horse show at Tuxedo
park. An exhibition Of polo ponies
and two classes for children were
other events of the show. now one
of the most fashionable affairs of
the season. Buffet luncheons. teas.
and dinners marked the festivities
off the track, which closed with a
dance at the Tuxedo Golf club.
A sports coat of white calfskin
was introduced by Mrs. Emil Stehli
, at the Belmont races. The coat. soft
in texture, was severely tailored and
cut along straight lines. With it
| Mrs. Stehli wore a medium brimmed
white balibuntl hat. white frock.
! hose and shoes.
An aerial roof garden dining room
atop u New York hotel has gained
the interest of society. A vaulted
ceiling decorated to represent gold
on branches and blossoms against a
blue sky is connected with the green
carpeted floor by deep blue walls.
Concealed colored spotlights outline
the floor and play over the dancers.
Tier -skirtod evening frocks worn
with Jewels TO match in color are a
new vogue much in evidence at roof
garden dinner parties. Four or five
layers Of tulle or chiffon in various
shades arc used. one above the other.
With a sapphire blue, pale pink and
white skirt, sapphire and rose quartz
jewelry is Worn. while with black
lace over green. emeralds are chosen.
Sham battles, rough riders and an
evening parade will be entertain
ment events of garden party at
Governors Island next week in aid
Of the Army Relief society. Mrs.
Finley J. Shepard and Mrs. +. H.
Hartman are among the patron
,Sses.
The lowered chiffon frock has
ONE into It's own with the advent
of warm weather and the garden
party season. Bright prints and pas
tel hued chiffons designed in flutter-
ing effects rule the day. Blue, green
and rose colored wide brimmed
iorschair hats 10 accent or contrast
With the color scheme Of the gown
are matched in shade by satin slip
pcrs as accessories.