The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-08-13
NEWPORT.
Charming Weather at the Fashion
able Watering Place.
ARRANGEMENTS FOR POPULAR SPORTS
Polo. Lacrosse, Steepechasing and
Pigeon Shooting.
SOCIAL EVENTS-A BRILLIANT SEASON.

SVVihu EvLNiS-h DhluLIHNl DEicUN'
NEWPORT, r l., August 10, 1874
This charming seaside retreat is all agow with the
gnyeties OF the Tho weather. which has been
very warm again for several days past has been tho
means OF nIling up nearly every available room with
transient and permanent guests, and but few DO
ouni who are of the opinion that the is not
success IN almost every point OF viow There is no
doubt that tho hotels will have good share OF patron
age during this mouth aud September and tho cotag
crs as usual, will remain until October The polo
gamos lacrosse games, stecplechasng. pigeon shoot
jnc, &c, mentioned below will also tend to mako the
success pecun,ary and otherwise. and will be
the means OF adding to tho population OF the place.
Tho weather is all that be desired adds much to
tho enjoyment of the visitors.
IDA LKwIs, THE LrvEsAvER. AT HoNx J. HAnDoR.
I Ida Lewis tho ''Grace Darling OF America" con
tnucs to be object OF attraction and daily she
ceives callers at the little Lime Rock Lighthouse To-
Gated in this harbor Fort Adams. 1t several
years since she has saved anyves yet shc over on
tho alert TO render when needed. Tho only
occupants OF the lighthouse besides herself her
sister and mother, her father having died few years
ago. Not finding married life congcnia to her taste,
Ida returned to her romantic home, and again known
by the name OF "Lewis," instead OF "Wilson, Is
is not probable that she will again leave aged
mother for the attractions of married life. Daily she
may be seen the harbor managing her rowboat--one
Of tho prettes in tho place and ono Of her numerous
presents tor her gallantry in saving cand OF COURSE
her movements watched by the strangers upon
being informed that sho 10 The young lady OF whom
they have heard SO often. few days ago sho
Rocky Point. and like other ladies' engaged
boat and went rowing. She thought no knew
her, but In this she mistaken. for she had no
pushed of when the cxcursionsts that place
rushed 10 the What to her wonderful movements
She rcmaipcd in tho boat for long time, and
showed the curious spectators what she could
do with boat. Everybody delighted, and she
repeatedly appauded. II of the chief attrac-
tions at that charming resort that day, and
tho lessee Of tho place thought 1t would DO good idea
to have her visit that locality every day for tho benefit
OF the guests Frequently in this harbor sho passes
others engaged in the business, and by her
ments challenges tho gentlemen lady occupants of
the boats to a race. They usually beaten, and
low days ago she led by twenty yards another boat
manned by in the business and who the COL
lection OF ship news Obliged to his every day
Sho quite young, not being thirty. and Is consid
cred very arlooking by those who judges OF such
matters She speaks ofthe lives she has saved with
unusual modesty, and wo have never heard Of her
pressing herself otherwise than thankful that was her
duty to risk her fo for tho bcnont OF others She
takes the responsibility OF having the lighthouse prop
erly cared for, and tho has yet be found
who say that the Lame Rock Lighthouse was not
found lighted every time he has entered loft this
port, and it is hoped the government will continue 20
allow her to be It's keeper as long she Is willing 10
perform its onerous duties.
PREPARATIONS STEELE RACING.
Tho permanent we'll tho transient residents o,
this place more than pleased to learn few days
ago that it was proposed to have continuance of the
ssceplcchascs which wero auspiciously naugurated
here last season. They will take place during tho first
week Of September. on the grounds near Sachnest
Point, tho Same ground uscd last year. Tho land
lies almost north and south, and Is indeed n very
beautiful and romantic spot 1t being washed by tho
Atlantic three SIDES The drive from tho city one
to DO enjoyed although before you reach the sccplc
chase course considerable loose sand will be found
Tho wheeling however, for the greater part OF the way
Is all that can be desired. Two beaches 10 DO
crosscd-namely, the principal bathing beach Of New
port and tho second, Sachncst Beach, this side Of
The Point All who attended the stccpiechases last
year Will call to mind the grand sight witnessed by tho
thousand or moro teams that were to be secn Of
them three and four ABREAST their to and from
the racecOursc. 1t was sight which will never DO
forgotten, and from il the ''od fosics" of Newport
who up that time had been opposed TO horse racing
in any form, thinking 1t would be detrimental to the
interests OF the place. dated their conversion as be-
levers as well as supporters in this kind of sport
Prominent turfmcn who have the site pronounce
II OF tho finest in tho country. and the scenery
from the centre OF the lot magnificent In the east
may be seen East River and the famous house belong
ing 10 the West Island Fishing Club, whose member
ship is made up Of several prominent gentlemen of
New York, Boston and Philadelphia and who enjoy
themselves In that romantic retreat. The town OF Lat
tic Compton also be In the same direction. To
the west and southwest Newport IS in full view, and
tho numerous villas that line Bellevue loom up
very pcrceptiby To tho north Is the thriving farming
town of Middletown and, in fact the stecplechase
course is located IN this town, also the grounds
Of tho Narragansctt Gun Club The turf Is thick and
delightfully."- green 4 ON the recent rams We under
stand that there are TO he three days racngnamcy,
for professional riders and ono for gentlemen
and that some OF tho finest horses In tho
country will compete for the several prizes to be
fcred Already several horses have been entered and
the management Of The entire affair is IN the hands Of
gentlemen who viii leave nothing undonc to make tho
interesting as possible for the residents OF New
port AS was the case last the races will tend
make business very lively here. and just now they
tho principal topics OF conversation.
LACROSSE
In addition TO the many other attractions OF the
place the visitors and others tho inter
csting game OF lacrosse, and the westchcstcr Polo
Club have completed arrangements, already an
nourced IN The HERALD, for the same. There will BIO
games, tho first one to be played August Is, and
the second the I0th inst and the players the
European team composed Of twelve whites and twclve
Indians, VINO, Will be remembered, played accept
ably before Her Majesty Queen Victoria, timc
ago. But few here have ever seen the game played,
and consequently there Is great curiosity to see what
the sport is like, and there is doubt there will be
large attendance on both days
The westches,cr Polo CLUB has done much toward
making the season success and their maLly sports
have been witnessed by large and select asscmbIagcs
Of spectators, who have been delighted with The game,
and by their repeated visits convince the members Of
the club that they appreciate the semweekly enjoy
mcnt which Is arranged for them.
Tho Narrngansctt Gun Club nave commenced their
seasons SPORT and they held their first regular match
Saturday last, The club has a membership Of
about nifty and is IN very nourishng condition. On
August 10 there will be match for cup gwen by tho
President Of the club the entrance fec being $40, and
each contestant ~ TO DO allowed birds September
there will be another grand match for subscription
cup valued at $500 Ii expected that there Will be
a great entries both of these matches, and
excellent amateur shooting may DO looked for.