New-York tribune., 1886-05-30
TUXEDO READY FOR GUESTS
MR. LoRILLARD's PARK TO OPEN ON JUNE /.


through their old hunting grounds on earth they
have big surprise in store for them next Tuesday
at the old historic ground of Tuxedo. about forty
miles from New-York, back in New-Jersey. On
that day the lovely park which has spruDg up as by
magic at the hands of Pierre Loriard and his as
sociates will be thrown open formally and brill.
liant gathering of the city's wealth and beauty VIII
make the occasion q memorable one socially. MI
Iorillard has almost literally made wilderness to
blossom as q rose, ard the Tuxedo Clup ana tne
Tuxedo Association will present to members thus
summer a most charming spot for enjoyment OF
svsry sort that city and country life jointly can
Afford The fortunate guests who Will take part IN
TUESDAYS affair can start from home with the per-
fact assurance of being received Ioyaly In place
that will be rs comfortable as it is beautiful. as
welleouippcd please the inner man as ii is to ex-
ritz admiration from every lover of the gracts OF
nature and art.
II would require much hardihood to deny the
claim made for it by its friends that Tuxedo Park
has the finest club house in the finest situation OF
all the many social clubs Of the country. Many
acute judges will he challenged for criticism ON
the opening day From 1,2OO to 400 invitations
have gone out and the responses already received
assure the success of the affair Here are few OF
the people who have engaged rooms at the club
house for Tuesday night most of the married men
arranging to have their wives and daughters with
them: f. C. Van Buren,, Herman K. Leroy, J. L.
Kincsford, g. ii. Redmond, g. Hall, Z. \. Grimes,
g. lOyt john q. Heckscher. Pierre Lorlilard. IT.,
Neber r. Bishop. H. Victor NewcOmb, j. l.. Breese,
w. L. Breese, Robert Goelet, Bruce Price, j. 5.
Ellis. Ogden Mills +. Kernocban. j. n. kernochan,
]. F. Person, o. X. King. Monteiiore
lsaacs. Jacob de Neufvie, ii. {. Pell, w. Is.
Weimore. g. G. Nichols T. b. Baldwin. Grenviue
Kane William Kent. Il. Redmond d. Wood, George
H. Warren, Chester Griswold. u. Gris"old, T.. NJ
Taller. b. Winthrop, W. b. Smith Philip Allen. III.
T. Carey. William II. Num- L. Peters. Charles +.
Fearing. F. Riggs John Whpple, G. l.. Knapp. f.
e. Kent ". +. Curtis and G.. H. Warren. There
will probably be much larger additions to the list
tomorrow.
Some of the beanties of Tuxedo Park were
touched upon in lie TRIBUNE couple OF weeks
ago ere it had reached the stage of completion that
would have greeted visitors yesterday. lhe Idea
of this combination of all the conveniences and
Injuries of town club life with charming natural
scenery and the delights OF country sp0rts-all
within easy reach OF ew-York-orginated with
Mr. Lorlard. The ground OF the association was
owned by his grandfather and when. as boy tie
grandson fshed and went hunting in what then
were uninhabted wids he hoped for the day when
he might attempt the transformation that has been
elected. Small wonder then that he views with
proud ATS action the achievement of his boyish
dream at last. The park is reached by the Erie
Railroad. lis wide eSpanse OF hili Gale and lake
covers about 1000 acres. OF which 5000 acres are
owned by the Tuxedo Park Association. the
remainder being held under lease. Ihe tuxedo
Club is a separate organization. and besides leasing
fl ON the association the grounds which 1t uses IN
las the exclusive right of fishing and hunting over
the entire territory More than a dozen dainty
cottages of every style of attractive architecture
nre finished or are rapidly approaching completion
at the park Purchases have been made IRON the
association by Travers c; Van Bnren, Allen InoIn-
aike Rice. William Waldorf Astor, Dr. Morris '.
Henry and Mr.. Lorillard himself Cottages have
already been hired by K. Fulton Cutting, ). l..
Breese Miss Breese and Grenville Kane. There is
little doubt that all those built by the association
will be taken up. ,
Not spade had been put in the ground for the
improvements before last November. The park
was mountainous wilderness, covered with thick
woods and heavy undergrowth. and desolate OF
rustic fence and lit at night by lamps dstr butcd
az close intervals winds gently up the mountain
nde nearly two miles and then. leaving the club
house on the rim of the lake, sweeps around the
edge of that lovely shtet OF water until 1t makes
rrce about Blk miles IN length lhe road DEEDS
trimming in many spots. but even Eow II VIII
challenge comparison with some OF the best roads
Df Central Park Ii sends oil many shoots. both Tor
driving and bride use. and when the work on them
is finished the park Will present all the attractive
ness aud variety OF IA vertaDie labyrinth sAoIn oil
its bathing complications Tuxedo Lake rs two
miles long and :hree-quarers OF mile wde and is
sxty-hve feet deep IN the deepest place. It's over
now is equal to 5,OO0,OOO gallons a day. Shrlned
in bills thicky clad with verdure, it flashes in the
sunlight rs u FURNISHED Jeve and puppies III the
shadows near the shore like some rich wine.
llancing down from the club house. the horizon is
walled with massive green as bend III the lake
seems TO Join opposite bills, and one is rIesist-
IDLY reminded of the IludsOn at Gro Nest though
Tuxedo modestly disclaims all idea of eQualng the
magnifcence of that noble stream Thckly down
to the edge crowd the trees along the banks and III
tie lin pd waters of the lake is plenty OF black
bass to tempt the ambition Oi the Usher. An easy
walk ON the club house brings one to handsome
boat house which shelters score OF ST. Lawrence
River boats; Two large barges are already a, the
rervice Of the club. manned Ivy crews who have
been drilled into thorough efficiency ana whose
picturesque uniforms brighten the surface OF the
lake when their oars flash III and out OF tn waves
at the service of club members. large dam is
peng built to turn the overflow of the lake into a
BASIN vet TO be cleared of tree and bush. and here
eventually a smaller lake will be created bearing
the name of Wewa, the old Indian name for the
outlet Of Tuxedo. 1t is the ultimate design OF the
association 10 have plunge bath Tor members Ill
this part OF the park.
But what are the beauties of nature without the
delights OF civilized life Tuxedo furnishes both,
and the home of the club, GOO feet above the level
of the sea, has been designed by Bruce Price the
architect as if II were intended TO be IDEAL None
need fear that visit Will ind the hosts unprc-
pared. Tor BY Tuesday the last finishing touches
will be put on the building. Spacious plazzas
surround it, overlooking what VIII soon be lawns
roh with emerald turf and sparkling 18th parterres
OF vivid flowers. The right wing of the house is
devoted to rotunda for dancing, with q stage OF
handsomely polished wood that will tempt into
fwinkling measures the first dainty foot that
touches it, In the basement OF tne house All sno
slowed out OF sight-the wlne-celar cool ana
large, the kitchen and scullery, big store that
looks like miniature Park N llliord so well
stocked is it already with all IL things which pay
tribute to the table, laundry for immediate uses,
meat house etc A broad Jagged entry permits
supply wagons to drive in from the road and deliver
then contents just il the departments where they
are needed No unsightly trunks Will ever dishgure
an elevator that opeps into the servants part OF the
building ana tTundled on trucks directly to the
rooms of guests. In the basement are cosey Offices
for the clerks and the superintendent and here
also will be a telegraph office, with the inevitable
and omnipresent stock ticker, telephones etc Ihe
Climb Office proper on the first floor takes up a
minimum Of space IT having been Architect Prices
scheme TO keep in sight of visitors as far as possible
only those things that suggest pleasure aud repose.
On the first floor two large dining rooms that
looked as far back Friday, as though they had
been IN active use for long time. Prompt service
d facilitated nv a stairway leading directly down