The New York herald., 1879-08-24
SARATOGA GAYETY.
Continued Attractions at
COney Island.
NOVELTIES AT LONG BRANCH.
NEWPORT.
NEWPORT. August 90

gayer than they have during the past twenty-four
hours Newport is itself again and it's numerous
sumner residents, who had been housebound by
the storm. came forth with the early sunshine and
made 'all places glad with their presence. For
three days the drives usually filed during the after
noon with the tne equipages for which Newport is
famous, had been deserted. The handsome interiors
OF the various cottages were most inviting, to be
sure. and were made more cheerful by the open
fires which the cool storm rendered necessary for
day; but half of the charm of Newport had gone
when its fair fields and wooded hills lying
cheerless under the falling rain Yesterday and to-
day, however all this has been changed; life and
color have come back to the hills. the air is warm
and pleasant the drives again crowded and there
is nothing left to remind one of the late storm
cept fallen branch here ana there and the higher
SURF. hich breaks grandly the beach.
The here is at it's height; the cottages
R occupied. and the entertainments within doors
and the lawn and garden parties without constitute
round of pleasure. There is air of holiday
enjoyment in everything that is. may say
peculiar to Newport. The social and financial
strength of the country is represented by its
residents, but. aside from this, there is u
peculiar charm i'll Newport itself which is possessed
to great degree by other watering place that
call to mind 1t has not Saratoga's dust and
heat it has not the sandy, sunny wastes of Long
Branch. 1t has the pleasant drives and shady paths
which make LaSe George delightful. and it has
vantages by reason of it's wealth and social status,
possessed by none of them.
''It is the prettiest and most charming watering
place have visited" said gentleman to-day who
is from England and has made a tour of the Amer
can and European places of summer resort. "Its
hills remind one of the rolling country of Leicester
shire; its gardens and handsome cottages much
like hose in the prettiest districts of the south of
France. 1t gives an impression of rural quiet and
pic u. resp ueness noticeable i'll two aristo-
crate summer places in Wales. while it possesses
greater advantages in wealth and society. 1t has
the life OF Brig hton but it is not dressy noisy
n place that famous English resort. In fact. 1
can ouly liken it as whole to itself"
NEWPORT AMUsEs ITSELF.
''The season" at Newport is longer than that Of
other watering places. owing to the fact that the
cottages amply provided to withstand cold
weather In the season of 1877 and 1873 of the
cottages kept open continuously, their owners
essees passing much of the winter here. The
proper begins about June and lasts until
late in September, though many remain almost 'un-
til the flies" Life here is equally divided be-
tween am musement, indoor and out; luncheons. din
ners. germans balls alternating with lawn and
garden parties. Archery and lawn TENNIS
ceedingy popular here this among
the ladies. The Queens County Hunt and
the Westchester Polo Club have been admir-
ably kept up, and further means of out
door sport has been furnished by the Narragansett
Huc Club. The visiting yacht clubs have kept the
Dor gay with their rsgattas and the coming lacrosse
tournament, the steeplcchase. the swimming match
and other arranged for the future.
The beach is a very popular place of resort for Pc
destrans and carriages. well with the bahers in
the morning. eleven o'clock being the hour chosen
by most of those who wish IA dip III the waves.'
That known here as First Beach lies well sheltered
in a wide cove, between Eastons and Rough
points, and has ample accommodations for all in the
way of bathing houses and covered stands. The
surf is not very high but there il but little under
tow and no life lines are necessary as at other
side bathing places. bathing has been induged in
here since 1888, and the beach being owned by the
city. leased under surveillance, the record is
remarkably Tree from accidents. There are 800
white bathing houses wheels which are rolled
side of the little 'bathing village are
two good sized pavilions with seats for those who
daily to the bathers. Carriages drive down
the beach. which slopes gradually and is very trm
and at the bathing hour it is crowded with visitors
who drive almost into the spray, past the bathers
aud on to the point beyond. The Cliffs on the
western side of the Cove overlooking the bathing
ground and composed OF irregular wall of rocks
against which the beats constantly. and
top OF this natural wall there is pleasant path
land the green turf and winding in and out among
the trees. 1t is quite romantic in it's appearance
under the moonlight and is much sought after as
pro- enade by those thus inclined.
AFTERNOON PAsrIMEs.
In the afternoon, between five and seven, it is con-
siuered the proper thing take the 'tOcean drive,
following Bellevue avenue to the beach, and from
thence following the really beautiful drive along the
shore for several miles The roadbed is well laid,
the surface kept in excellent condition and the
roundngs are most charming, the road following the
sea lin most OF the way, winding among the huge
rocks which are piled massvely along the shore and
again turning fieldward among the trees and shrubs
aud green meadows AT Fort Adams, which over
looks the harbor and is garrisoned by the First
United States artillery, there parade and practice
twice a week, which are witnessed by a large con-
of visitors, who drive on the parade ground
the held while the men go through their artillery
mannuvres Ii forms a pleasant break in tho mo-
notony OF the daily ocean drive" ana is greatly
5oyed by every An excellent band Is stationed
on the ground during the drill, prepared TO soothe
whatever savage breasts are in the nelghborhoOd.
Private entertainments are given at all the cot
tages and garden parties quite the rage. Every
where IN tue morning one meets with young men
dressed In natty suits of white flannel their way
TO lawn tennis contests, the game seeming to have
taken hold on the public taste similar to that
quired by croquet the never-to- -be-forgotten
season OF 1866. when the mallet and hoop fever be-
came national epidemic. Elaborate lawn parties
have been given by Mr.. Fairman Rogers OF phila-
delphia, and Mr.. IL. q. Marquand, OF New York, aud
IN fact by almost all the cottagers. Balls and dim
ners have been given by the score. Mrs. l.. r. Nor
toms german of last Monday and Mr.. cyrus Fields
reception tondered to Mr.. Thomas Bailey Potter.
NJ. p, being among the latest and most enjoyable
affairs OF the kind but to give list OF the private
entertainments would be to furnish directory of
the summer residents of Newport.
HOUNDS.
The Westchestcr Polo Club has been giving exhi-
bition games on its grounds here twice week, the
affairs being the occasion OF large and fashionable
attendance The field is in superb condition. though
IL was previous to the last rain. rihe dry for cf
fective rolling. On the OCCASION of tho games the
outer field is closely filled with carriages; and, To
cure a good view one must 20 good halt hOur
before the time for the first game, be content
with place well back from the front line OF vehicles.
1he upper corner OF the field by the ladies' stand.
Is prety decorated with tub shruDbcry aud flowers;
and the whole effect of the green field, the play
the flowers and the handsome toilets OF the ladies' is
picturesque in the extreme. The club has some
thirtysix ponies here tor use in their games. aud
look through the stables ON Spring street presents
view of fine lot of wei groonied. wcl broken
animals whose sleek appearance Is altogether differ
ent from that of the trough and tough lot they
looked few months ago ON their arrival nom
Texas, where the club purchased soyeniyhvo in all
for their stable.
The Queens County Hunt has removed part OF
its Kennels here THIS month for bit ~ hunting over
the neighboring country. There have been 'veral
runs already, which have been m st enjoyable. II