The New York herald., 1879-08-27
OUR SUMNER RESORTS.
BRILLIANT ENTERTAINMENT AT NEWPORT.
By TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD

BRILLIANT ENTERTAINMENT AT NEWPORT.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
NEWPORT. R. l.. August 26. 1879.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin A. Post. of New York. gave
delightful entertainment this evening at their cot
tage on Bellevue The event had been looked
forward to with great deal Of interest in fashion
able circles, and large number of invitations
were issued. The broad piazzas enclosed
with white muslin and turkey red. and were
connected with large tent the south
side Of the house. The snow white muslin which
enclosed the piazzas tied with knots drawn out
forming heart. which placed in the centre.
Chinese lanterns were neatly arranged. and on the
sides were large lawn lanterns shaded with coors Of
varied hues which had very fine effect. The front
entrance Of the tent formed an arch. Around
the centre pole were two largo circles.
which were used standards for lamps. small
ruby lamps, Of which there were three dozen,
being placed on the lower circle, and four lines
of Chinese lanterns were suspended from the end
poles: The top of the tent was lined with white
muslin; white tarleton was used in profusion for
the sides and over which band of turkey
red. The sides were also festooned with smiax.
ers fastened The orchestra. almost hid
from view by large tropical plants. was
german" the floor being covered with linen. The
piazza floors were also carpeted aud chairs and
other parlor furnishings presented the appearance
OF an elaborate drawing room. The parlors of the
cottage opened upon the piazzas, and every thing
was as convenient Us possible for the merry COM
pany.
Among the guests were the following
Mr.. and Mrs. Philip Schuyler. Mr.. and Mrs. John
Whipple. Mr.. and Mrs. Farman Rogers Colonel and
Mrs. Delaney Kane. Mr.. and Mrs. Halls Hanne-
we'll, Mr.. and Mrs. Louis L. Lorillard. Mr.. and Mrs.
John 1. Kane Mrs. William Astor Miss Astor
Mr.. and Mrs. George +. Jones. Mr.. and Mrs.
Mahlon Sands. Mr.. and Mrs. Meredith Rowland
Mr.. and Mrs. John Carey. Jr, Mr.. and Mrs
j. s. Bryce Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Astor. Mr.. and Mrs.
David King. Jr.; the Misses Rives, Mr.. Royal
Phelps. Mr.. Bludhon. Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick w.
Stevens. Mr.. and Mrs. Pierre Lorilard Mr.. and Mrs.
Ogden Goelet. Mrs. John Jacob Astor. Mr.. and Mrs.
L. ?. Morton Mr.; and Mrs. F. s. g.: de
Mr.. Lspenard Stewart, Mr.. Outrey. the French
Judge Dickey; Mr.. William Edgar. Mr.: and Mrs
Frederic Sheldon, Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Torrance,
Rev. and Mrs. H; 9. Potter. Mr.. De Bit, Mr. Perry
Belmont, Mrs. Murray. Mr.. Carroll Bryce. Miss s. Z.
Blatchford, Mr.. and Mrs. +. A. Fame, Mr.. and Mrs.
J. G. johnson, Major Randolph. United States Army.
and wife; Mr.. and Mrs. Henry G. Marquand,
Colonel and Mrs. N NJ. Beckwith Mr..
and Mrs. j. N A. Griswold Mr.. and
Mrs. w. G. Rves, Mr.. and Mrs. Frederic JONES' Mr..
and Mrs. Edward Gray, Mr.. w. H. Fearing Mr.. Ward
McAllister, Jr.. Mr.. Hoyt. Mr. Roosevelt. and the
Misses Marquand Potter. Beekman. Murray. Prince
and Ledyard.
The scene after the commencement of the festiv-
tiles one OF unusual briancy the ladies' toilets,
the flashing of diamonds and the enchanting sur
roundings making picture which will never be for
gotten by those present.