New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-07
A GREAT DAY AT RHINEBECK.
TO RECEIVE Mr.. MORToNs OFFICIAL Wis
1TORS
DECORATING THE HOUSES OF THE vILLAGE-rBR
RECEPTION COMMITTEE APPOINTED.
my TELEGRAPH TO THE TRI1uNH.i

DECORATING THE HOUSES OF THE vILLhGE-TBE
RECEPTION COMMITTEE APPOINTED.
JBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRr1uNE.i
Rhnebcck. July G-Rhlnebcck Is not much gwen
10 hilarious celebrations IT is town that Is proud
Of its age and therefore feels that 1t has character
for dignity to maintain Mushroom towns may
grow dellrious with JOY and excitement, but Rbir'-
beck at all times exercises proper control over lis
emotions Rhinebcck is proud that one OF its resi-
dents has been nominated for tho Vice Presidency
but RhInebecr will not indulge in any vulgar and
violent enthusiasm Lccausc Of that fact therefore Its
reception of the committee which Is expected here to-
morrow officially TO inform Mr. Morton that he has
received the Republican nomination for the Vice
Presidency will be cordial but dignned. The train
bearing the committee expected to reach the station
at :09 p IN. 1t viii be received there by local
committee, consisting OF George Esselstyn, William
Bcreh Kip, T. W. Bates Eugene Wells and Martin
ncrmancc. and with them will be Ackcr's Band
which will play patriotic and appropriate airs From
the station TO the village is about three miles The
local committee and the band Will escort the visitors
that distance carriages Of being provided for
the purpose Then, after brief pause to get breath
the procession will go TO tho Huntington mansion
where Mr.. Morton Is at present living There the
ceremonies of notification will be performed. Chair
Estoc will make speech, informing Mr.. Morton
OF the honor that has been conferred upon him. Mr.
Morton Will make response. Then everybody VIII
10 invited to lunch and the local COM
mtee will to 1t that any of the visitors who want
to inspect the beauties Of Rhinebeck have ample
opportunity. The committee will return TO NewYOrk
by the O'Clock train.
J. II. Rhodes has mado appeal to citizens living
the streets through which the procession will pass
decorate their houses 1t Is already evident that
this will be generally DONE not alone in the mansions
Of the wealthy, but in the homes of those in humber
circumstances. Mr. Morton Is exceedingly popular
in Rhinebeck among all classes because Of his rcria
and kindly to all his neghbors here and his
many unostenatious acts of charity. The Hunting
ton mansion is too small TO accommodate the large
number of visitors who will be there tomorrow there
fore the luncheon will be spread the breezy We
randas at the rear of the house, which overlooEs
beautiful gorge, hcmmcd in by stately trees, at the
bottom Of which truant stream tumbes over pllo
Of rugged rocks, forming pretty miniature waterfall
1t also commands fine view Of the southern portions
of the Catskllls. pretcr spot for luncheon could
not be selected and the visitors will appreciate 1t all
the coming from hot and dusty city.
The notification ceremonies will take place at
o'clock They will be brief. Mr.. Morton Is not
lover of fomalities His response Will DO short, and
Mr.. Estee's speech will tire nobody. There will be
abundant time for pleasant conversation. After
q lcisurely luncheon the local committee VIII drive
the visitors TO Ellcrsle, Mr. Mortons beautiful summer
home. This is two miles distant from the Huntington
mansion and the drive is picturesque one. The
prospect from tho house itself is the finest TO be had
in Rhinebeck. 1t commands a superb view OF the
Hudson River and the distant Catskills. The local
committee is composed Of the most popular men in
Rhinebeck, and they thoroughly representative
Mr.. Esscstyn president Of the town and supervisor
and IS quite as jealous Of Rhnebccks famo as Mayor
Hewitt Is about New-York T. W. Bates is president
OF tho Rhinebeck Savings Bank Mr.. Hermance Is
a lawyer, who commands the confidence Of others
besides his clients. Mr. Kip and Mr. Wells take things
easy. having retired from business.
Mr. Morton IS at present in the best Of health and
spirits, and Is Mrs Morton The visitors will find
them charming hosts. Staying with them at present
Mrs Mortons mother, Mrs. Street and her brother
w. l.. Street. and they will assist In looking after
the guests The visitors will have delightful time OF
it, and II they had time 10 make inquiries they would
discover that Mr. Morton Will amazingly well in
Duchess County Some foolish attempts have been
made 10 make capital against him because no Is a
rich man That suggestion well answered By one
hard listed of toll to-day:
Z" i don't If he is rich. He came by his money
honestly, and he don't give himself airs about It, II
had his brains, I'd be rich too"