New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-13
MAY DAYS IN LENOX.



EARLY OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES NOTES
Lenox, Mass. May 10 (specia Is the livellest
May known at this resort Nearly every one who
cottage has been here within the month and made
arrangements to have their places put in order for the
coming season. Hundreds of wOrkmen are now busy
getting everything in readiness for the which will
be tho livelisst in the history of tho town.
The cottagers do not usually mako their preparations I'LL
june but within few Gays Of those owning places
been town. including William d. Sloan. Of New
York. whose magnificent villa the middle road to Stock
bridge is being put prime condition for tho season His
lawn Of is looking finely and his buildings arc
boing opened and aired he and his family Will come up
early and remain during the entire season
Tho fine place Of John f. Parsons OF New.York s
practically ready for occupancy. Mr. Parsons was re-
Gently in and arranged for all the necessary work to
b his promises before the family occupy 10 for
the
Theodore and Miss Frcylnghuysen Of Newark N j.
days recently looking over the new
residence which built last season opposite the Eps
copal Church. Is is practically ready To occupy IL Is
built in the Colonial style and the outlook from 10 the
south and west is remarkably fine.
Secretary and Mrs Whitney will occupy 'Ventfort'
known the Hsggerty place. during the season 1t Is
expected that Mr.. whitney's family Will up early
he will be here for the greater part OF the season
The house is Of the oldest summer residences In town.
having been built in 1s45 by odgcn Haggerty who WAS
Of the pioneers in coming up TO this town Tor the
summer months. II was said In Lenox this week that
Mrs Cleveland would undoubtedly sped several weeks
here with the Whitney,
the Oldest re5lucnceS
f. the Eggeston place which built nearly 100 years
ago. 1t has had several different owners and has boon
occupied by Edwards Pieepon Judge Bishop and Thomas
Eggeston. This place sold twenty-five years ago
for So 900, II is valued at $4,000 ana would IN
doubleday bring that amount.
George W. Westinghouse who has made fortune out
Of brake has purchased seventy I'VE acres OF and
Ezur Smiths stock farm on the road toward Lee
for $4,000 and he will erect It the most paiaal
house In town. s said that he will lay out over
81 Oeo 900 his house and grounds The place Is on
hilton which commands extended view OF the country
reaching Greylock Mountain tho north tc the ex
treme southern part county From his residence
he will have nne view OF several beautiful sheets or
wator and Of the Housatonc River.
G.. G. Haven, Of Now.York, Is having the work pushed
on residence fast az possible He VIII occupy
the winthrop cottage during the season
Judge G. L. Inrraham, of New-York VIII occupy
the Hotchkiss cottage this season.
Mrs. George L. Schuyler, OF Rew'forK mas rented inc
Post cottage for the season.
Mira Lawrence Turnure, Of New.York, has taken Dr.
r. O. Greenears cottage known as Windyside' Tor tho
season. This Of tho finest places In town and the
rent for It for the is $4,000 Dr. Greeneaf will
occupy 1t himself when he returns from Europe next season
Miss De wsltc Of New-Yorh, will occupy Mrs Win
ehelps cottage this season.
Mrs. Arson P. Stokes Of New-York has ronteo On
Dorr cottage, known Highlawn'
The TANNER cottage has been taken by W. W. Temp
kns, Of NevYork.
r. Arnold OF New. York. has rented the Tucker cot
tsee and will occupy It next month.
Mrs w. c. Wharton Of Boston, VIII occupy the fanter
cottage for the season.
Brayton Ives Of New.Yorx has rented the George w.
Folsom place. known as Sunny RIDGE
Mrs A. f. Rogerss cottage, situated next TO the LenoH
Clubhouse has been taken by John E Burrin, OF New
Mr., r p. Ellison, Of Boston, will occupy the Wright
cottage this season.
Judge Henry W. Bishop OF Chicago has leased his cot
tare for the James L. Barclay OF new YORK
Mrs T. K Lohrop, OF Boston, has rented her beauti-
full cottage known Nestledown, TO Henry L. eoshe'
Of NewYork.
this week
Colonel r T. Auchmuty, Of NewYork, has returned to
hi. residence the Pittsned road HIS place is In me
condition and from his observatory on hill little wes'
OF his residence grand view Of the Housatonio valley
obtained.
Mrs G. L. wctherbea- of Now-York was at Curtis
Hotel this week She Will spend much OF the season In
town. .,
Simon Carter from Philadelphia, will be the steward
| nj the Lenox Club house this season.
MI and Mrs Auchincloss Of New.York. have been
| spending a few days at Curtis Hotel
Illtops for building cottages are becoming scarce and
tins, unoecuped are commanding almost fabulous prices
Tho remaining sto IN tho Vicinity Of the town Is tho
| jTchswn Stock Farm, owned by Erur Smith OF Leo
II is tuted about two miles from the village Oh enox ana
from his barns situated the hilltop remarkably nne
view OF the surrounding country is obtained M smith
I'm. over 400 a.res which include many fne building lots
but ne will SELL He purchased this property some years
opo at nominal and he could now get 5000 900 Tor
IL II be would SELL He Is wealthy paper hahui'c'uroi
and went Into stock raising for diversion ana amusement
Mis- sns1ou. barns contain 100 blooded horses In
Guiding the famous Kentucky thoroughbred stallion Al
cant,r, which cost Mr. Smith 100000 He has trotted
halfme oe, and has several COTS whose fccoru'
,ro better than 20 Mr.. Smith has private track on
hs 1iehlavn farm where his horses are exercised The
stable, are visited by great numbers Of persons from all
| parts OF the county
The tennis tournament will be OF unusual interest 'h
.o,, Tho best players in the country viii contest fol
| .,,.tIo rri,.. including the Sears trophies. The
orr,am.nt will occupy three days and the finishes VIII
bo nl,ved on the Club grounds The tennis courts
are now being put order for the season seVoa he
| are already out .. ,,,. .o,.on ~
III. vca than ever before and nearly oil the rooms are
| engaged tor June and July