The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-08-22

perlence or the awful northeast storm winch swept
down with its full force upon this unprotected spot
Monday afternoon and evening. 1t was the
most severe gale of wind and rain which
has been known to visit Fire Island in the
summer autumn season during the past
twenty-five years. Life at Fire Island is free from
many Of the conventionalities of dress and habits
which pertain to most similar resorts. and. as re-
suit. those who come here enjoy life in boating and
bathing freed from numerous annoying restraints
Before the storm appeared about three hundred
guests domicled at the Surf Hotel and the cot
tages connected with it, Among these were many
New Workers and well known persons from other
sections.
The parlor Of the Surf Hotel presented pretty
picture few evenings ago. when the german then
in progress at its height Among those who
participated in it were Mr.. ID. s. Appleton. Jr..
son OF one Of the well known publishers,
who had for partner Miss Annie Sammis.
PRETTY dressed in tarletan; Mr.. Robert Law
renee and Miss M. Louise Clark beauti-
full brunette in white lawn. from Morristown. N. j.;
Mr.. +. II. Lord. of Nebraska. and Miss Mamie
Pomeroy. another exceedingly handsome young
lady; Mr.. Walter Adams. of Rochester. and Miss
Louise Hopkins; Mr.. Henry g. Fiske, of Jersey City,
and Miss Kate Innis. of Poughkeepsie; Mr.. James
Won schoonhoven. Of Troy and Miss Lomfort,
daughter of the ex-City Chamberlain of Troy. N T..
and s. Burdett Hyatt. of New York, and Miss Linda
Leggett. All these young ladies were prettily
dressed in costumes OF light summer material or
silk. which contrasted we'll with the partcolored
ribbons used in the dance For hour before the
man began there q children's party in the same
apartment. The romp OF the bright-eyed and rosy
checked little ones much enjoyed by those Of
more mature years, who viewed them from the
piazza windows, as by the young folk themselves.
There are many well known or very wealthy per-
sons here Among the former are Right hew Ssh0p
Little and wife, OF New York, and Rev. Mr.. Weston
and fam y. OF Madison. Nj. t,t ala
ABOUT THE GUESTS.
Erastus Corning. the Albany millionaire, with his
family occupies of private cottages adjoining
among ann nvt those most admired at the island.
Hugh Auchincloss. the New York merchant. accom-
panied by his daughter Miss M. B. Auchincloss,
young lady who is much admired for her graceful
manners aud dancing. or the party is the formers
son-in-aw Mr.. Childs. OF the Delaware. Lackawanna
J. M. Hopkins, Of Fort Washington. is among the
experts with the fishing rod He is here for the sea-
son with his wife and daughter. the latter being
or fishing rod or in the bowling alley is equally
praised. 4.al.,na
p de Kartchowsky, the Russian Consul General,
and wife are distinguished looking couple. who
attract much attention. The latter IL handsome
brunette and dresses becomingly. lAAV
H. de Uriarte, the Spanish Consul General. daily
the plaZZA, nSt0ulQg CQo roar OF ocean,
with his handsome wife, of the brunette type, lean
ing upon his arm.
In the party Of John Greenough and wife. of New
John A. Foley, attorney for the Department of
Buildings occupies one of the cottages near the
surf with his bride. The latter is o lady OF beau
tfu face aud FORM who was last evening dressed in
exquisite taste ana displayed o profusion OF
diamonds. She is granddaughter of the late Jonas
most conspicuous men in politics and commerce in
Rensselaer, county. '..+t II
A. Blocker Banks. ex-Mayor Of Albany. with his
wife aud two children, is also among those who
taking life easily here.
Probably the most distinguished looking couple
is Mr.. William Habershaw and wife. The former
Is retired merchant. living at Forty eighth street
and Fifth avenue, who has been for many years
Mrs. Habershaw. who has been not long a bride. is
lady OF queenly presence and engaging social man.
Her costumes are marvels OF elegance and good
TASTE and last night she fairly blazed with diamonds.
j. w. Fuller. prominent Troy merchant. is also
enjoying himself in the surf
Among those who annually pass the season here
are Mr.. and MRS. William W. Wright. who reside in
New York ut the Clarendon Hotel. Mrs. Wright
dresses superbly Mr. Wright il one OF the old
school order OF gentlemen and his wife Is much adj
mired for her engaging manners. tial
Henry Blydenburgh.. we'll known in financial
circles, is accompanied by his daughter blonde Of
considerable attractlveness
SOME THE PRETTY GIRLS.
Ex-senator James Wood. of Genesee. N. Y. has in
his party his two nieces, Miss Ellen H. North and
Miss L. North and Miss Buckley. The young ladies
are general favorites and dress styiishly.
mred and popular Of the guests. The elder sister Is
q blonde OF the most pronounced kind, in striking
contrast to her sister, who Is petite brunette OF the
Spanish Italian type or beauty. Both are ana-
BILE they pretty One OF their favorite pastimes
is Watching inward bound vessels from the oDserva-
tory signal station.
Miss A. Louise Clark, of Morristown, N. j., Is one
of tho handsomcst Of the handsome young ladies
here her TOILETS seem to be Of endless variety and
all of them Of consummate good taste. She is not
overload OF the surf. but makes up for that de-
hciency in her fondness tor and skill in the use Of
the oar bowling ball.
David Coz and family. of Jersey City. occupy q
cottage.
Mr.. and Mrs. John HOndrickson. of New York. ar
rived on Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. William B. Leonard and H. Z. Pome-
roy. OF New YORK, have rooms ut the Surf.
Mr.. and Mrs. Parker p. Clark. of Morristown, N.
j.. seem to enjoy themselves in the surf.
+. Jenkins and family. OF Jersey City. sail fire.
quenty.
hero.
The members Of the waywayyonds Club pay fire.
quent visits to us from their club house, situated
across the bay. Oak Island. On Sunday ex-Sena-
tor John Fox, ex-Fire Commissioner Martin b.
saey fers oSn n
Civil Justice Charles M. Clancy came in their
steam launch. returning just in time to them
selves from the force OF the which
broke moment or two afterward.
James c. Bell and family, of Maryland take Life
quietly in one of the cottages.
Mrs. +. M. Wheeler and family, of Jamaica, have
just left, after having been here many weeks.
L. +. Booth. OF New York. is accompanied by his
4.
Lieutenant and Drs. ID. Is. Mitcham, OF the navy,
to take kindly and naturally to the pleasures Of
boating 8tI.tf.
The family of Edward Patterson. of East Orange.
are among recent arrivals.
Francis M. Thayer and his sister, of Troy arc
spending tho remainder of tho season here. Miss
Thayer is pretty dancer and dresses tastefully.
IL. q. Brewster and family. of Rochester, N. Y.
and M. NJ Kirkman and wife, OF Chicago. are much
In company. and seem to enjoy themselves hugely.
b. Lapham and family. OF Glenn's Falls. came here
few days ago.
Mr. and Mrs. r. L. Livingston are hero from Hyde
Park.
Mrs. James Kidd, of Albany, wears handsome
boots and six button kids when not breasting the
breakers.
DIR. d. Guernsey and family Of Armenia. N. Y. are
fond OF boating.
John w. Lttle register in bankruptcy, of New
burg Is here with his family and very Interesting
one it Ia.
DIR. James Anderson is an inveterate fisherman.
Last week he took shark nine feet long with hook