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August 24th 1890. Sunday.
Tuesday was the day of the dance. And such a day! Everyone was busy. But we  went away. That is the little boys, baby, Elsa, Fraulein, and myself; Consuelo went with us. We left on the omnibus at 11 o'clock for the farm. We spent a nice day there playing quiet games etc. When we got home things were advancing very quickly in decorations. The entrance was filled with palms and hydrangers on each side, almost touching over head. The small staircase was also prettily decorated. The extension to the piazza was covered with Turkey red, and the sides
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SOCIAL SUNS BLAZE.
The Very, Very Best People at Vanderbilt's Ball.
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VISIONS OF BEAUTY.
Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt's Ball Tonight of Oriental Splendor.
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