The New York herald., 1879-08-09
NEWPORT GOSSIP.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD

NEWPORT II. l., August 8, 1S79
This has been disagreeable day. rain falling
during the greater part of the forenoon. Many OF
the cottagers were sadly disappointed ut what Old
Probabilities brought forth. for quite number Of
entertainments had been arranged. and 1t found
necessary to postpone few of them. Quite num-
Der OF events however, took place, will be seen
below.
The Town and Country Club had delightful time
this afternoon at the residence of Mr.. Charles J.
Peterson. of Philadelphia. Mr. Alexander Young. Of
Boston. read paper on the Comic and Tragic
Aspect of Life" 1t was largely illustrated with
anecdotes. and provoked considerable laughter.
After the reading Q collation. was served. Among
those present were Mrs. Julia Ward Howe. Miss
Maud Howe, Professor w. d. Rogers and Mr.. T. C.
Amory, of Boston; Mr.. and Mrs. James Andrews
DR.. w. A. Watson. General and Mrs. George w.
Cullum, Mr.. Henry G. Marquand. Mrs. John w.
Bigelow and Mrs. Botta, of Now York. Mrs. Gov
ernor Swami, of Maryland; Mr.. w. w. Corcoran. OF
Washington. Mrs. s. S. Whiting, DR.. J. J. Mason.
DIR. f. II. Brinley, of New York. and Mrs. George H.
Pendleton, of Cincinnati. gave entertainments ri
their respective cottages this afternoon. CoiFmo
dore and Mrs. G. II. Baldwin will hold reception to-
morrow.
The Casino entertainment took place this evening,
but it was not as largely attended the which
took place Wednesday evening. The plays presented
on that evening repeated and enthusiasts
cally received. Many OF the principal cottagers
were present. These social festivities. which
under the management of committee Of ladies,
promise to be very popular ...... isH
AIRS. Wheeler, daughter of william Beach Law
renee, is making arrangements to give two plays by
amateurs about the 18th inst, the proceeds of
which are for the benefit of the Redwood Library.
Both plays are original the of one being laid
a. Newport and the other at Philadephis during the
Mrs General Meade and family of Philadelphia.
Ar lam Graci nj Nayy Xprk are in taxvr
Courtland Parker, of Newark. N j., has arrived at
the Russell cottage, Spring street. and Mrs. C. II.
Pond, of Hartford has taken possession Of the
Stevens cottage. on Berkeley avenue. 4. ta
A fashionable wedding will take place here We'd
ley. Of Phiadelph and Miss Maggie King daughter
Of Mrs. A. NJ. King. of Hartford. both OF whom are
here at the present time. iHt tlgsllV
Adinner party was given on board the steam yacht
Ibis. owned by the Messrs. Brown Brothers. Of Phil
adelphia a.t.r
Sad memories revived in the hearts of many
when the fine schooner yacht Mohawk came into the
harbor. The loss of her gallant owner. Commodore
Garner, in New York harbor. three years ago this
month. together with Mrs. Garner. was painfully
remembered she dropped anchor in her sccus-
toned place. Her new name is the Egra, and she 10
in the government survey service, being commanded
by Lieutenant Ackley. HiaH tH
A company Of Penobscot Indians have pitched
their tent on the beach aud attnct considerable at
tention.
Rev. DIR. Bellows. of New York. breaches at the
Unitarian Church ON Sunday. aU
The Narragansett Gun Club has decided to give up
the grounds this city. which 1t has rented
since the organization or the club suitable site
has been secured between the first and second
beaches. Aqudneck avenue, and will be used
as 1t can be got in readiness. The Cup matches
Will take place on the new field.
Mr.. Louis L. Lorilard. OF New York. who In spcnd-
ing the season here. has ordered 35-foot yacht,
which will be built here at once. D..
The shoe and leather dealers of the United States
have their annual cIambake at Fields Point,
this place, August IA.
The late hotel arrivals tonight include United
States Medical Inspector O. ii. Burbank, General
J, H. Newton. 4. B. Van Duson. E. N. Dickerson.
New York; 5. Humphreys Gurtier. Buffalo; q. d.
Foster and family, Wikesbarre; Mrs. Brsinard, Chi
cago; ii. Berry and family, from Frankfort, Ky.
Fears entertained that william X. Brightman,
well known citizen OF New Bedford. has been nur-
dered In Australia. His father last heard from him
al Gouldburn near Sydney. where he closed out his
business and expected TO start for home at once.
Nothing IA s been heard from him since that time
A despatch from Sufiield. Conn, tonight states
that Governor Morgans son is rapidly failing, and
that he does not recog ize any N'
The storm nterlercd with the pleasing programme
arranged mt Fort Adams this afternoon. However,
fifty carriages present and charming
concert given by the post band.