New-York tribune., 1890-08-31
GALA WEEK AT RICHFIELD.
BRILLIANT PARADE OF THE COACHES.
HANDSOME DRAGS AND FINE HORSES DRAW i
GooDLY COMPANY-MOCK TRIAL
RECENT VISITORS.

concluding week Of August has indeed been a gala
one at Richhed. The general excellence and variety
OF the entertainments have made the last days OF the
month notable as well as thoroughly enjoyable There
has been pleasant comminglin2 Of social happenings
and Outofdoor events, and undenably the week will
rest In the seasons annals one Of a charmingy
interesting character. There is noticeable consd-
cradle exodus from town September days draw
nigh bat there is apparently dminuon in Rich
fields social mcrrymakngs and sports. II IS but a
fortnight or so ere the is practically concluded,
but there seems to be no apparent sign yet of tile
waning Of social glory.
The prominent and noteworthy events of the week
thus far have been the lUng-aniiciraei coaching
parade. and mockrial ut the Harrington. The
former occurred Tuesday afternoon, and
doubiedly the most charming affair that graced
the streets Of RichfeM The parade has been long
discussed and micpostponed event and the vlsitans
of Richfeld, like those at Newport and lenoy, were
beginning to despair of witnessing what promised
to be and was the crowning social happening Of the
season. The afternoon rather portentous, but 1t
proved To he admirably adapted 10 the OCCASION Tho
coaches and carriages and carts Of variCus descrp-
lions began to assemble at 80 D. m. and Mt p.
ready for the start in front Of the Kendallwood.
in West Main-st. The hotels and private residences
at this end Of the route prcttily decorated with
flowers and bunting. The word t. start the process.
sion was given by J. II. Townsend of New York, at
which the leading drag. driven by J. Lee Taller, fell
into the line, and the parade advancing down
Man-st. As the pageant passed the various hotels
along the line II greeted with hearty and constant
applause which indeed neritcd, for a prcttief
sight never greeted the eyes of Richied's guests.
II was moving fcte Of flowers in every sense and
the handsomely trimmed cOache, moved past in
Kaleidoscope succession they furnished spectacle
that town Of vastcr pretensons than Richfcld might
well be proud Of The coaches and carriages
occupied by pretty girls. clad in costumes Of almost
every hue and carrying bouquets Of rich flowers.
The harmony Of the delicate costumes and the bright
vivacity of their faces lent very charming spirit to
tile affair. AS they moved down the street the Or
chcstra the Darlington vc?aIda rendered several
marches. The decorations were notcelbly elegant,
and in nearly every instance were arranged by the
ladies' The National flower. thc goldenrod. ap-
pcarcd in pretty profIIsion. and mingled with
it asteF'. marigoIs. sweet peas, holly
hooks sunhowers and other local varieties.
The costumes, in many instances were prettily de-
signed 10 correspond with the floral embellishments.
The parade lire was kept in rapid motion, and as each
passed the various review stands the prancng four
nhandS and the sleek coach horses accOured in royal
harness presented dasing and remarkably brilliant
scene. The line proceeded down Main-st. 10 the ex-
tent OF about half mile. then countermarched and
passed I'm review before the drag of J. Lee Taller, sta
toned before the Berkeley There divisions,
each containing about thirty cOaches-the Sp-ing
House and the Earlin gOnthe one led by Mr.. Taller
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Young ladies of the Darlington and its proprietor,
f. 81. Earle. After the review several Of the car.
raees left the line. but the majority Of them pro-
ceedcd around Lake Cansdaraco. making probably ond
OF the longest coaching parades ever known. A re-
OF the equpages, their occupants and the floral
decorations makes very interesting study OF beaut-s
! color. fashion and wealth. The leading drag was
occupied by J. Lee Taller, of New-York whip, Mr..
and Mrs. \. ". Taller, Mr. and Mrs. Perrine. Miss
/ Levin, Miss May Byrne. Miss Sadie AIt6y, W. b
Blac kwcll and Purdon Robinson all Of New York Tho
drag was ornamentcd with hops ami sunhowers fes-
Oonld artistically about the sides The spokes were
trimmed with running vines and sunhowers adorned
the hubs. The ladies Of the party were richly Ar
rayed. and carried handsome flowers. Mr.. and Mrs.
J. a. Townsend drove in an English tandem cart.
Mr.. Townsend acted tle efficient master OF cerey
monies r. d. Beard, OF Brooklyn, had party Of
and Mrs. &. VI. Clark, Mrs. Miller, Miss Elliott Miss
josephine Paul. Mr.. Lapsey and Mr.. and Mrs. Do
Castro. The breaa not decorated forany. j. IL.
ohults. jr. accompanied by Miss Daisy Beard, rode
in English tlnaem cart. |. Z. sheldon, OF New.
York ctompanicd by colonel George BOXER drove
handsome double carriage drawn by three horses.
I. b. Kerr, OF New y ork, was IN line with bis open
carriage. also Mr.. Boards single road carriage and
Mrs. Naethngs park phaeton Mr.: Casperleld, 9t
New YORK, and friend occupied victoria, which
was supcrbly trimmed with exquisite roses. asters and
gsdol, orchids, tcd with bow: OF white satin.
Ing appearance in her English cart j. I; Mlngans
Co Brooklyn landau was occupied BY two ladies from
the spring House The caTlsee was embellisned
base iOr solid bank OF the National flowers, while
the eathern wings were closely covered Nine Bar
ROSS elegant victoria was in line, attended d., by
lvericd coachman and a footman. The Eirnngton
four Western horse, never driven fonr-inhand pre-
to mi, occasion An eXpert %niP oGSmRlea n tse
cortcd By MIR. Earle. composed the merry pasys
rney were Misses Biaz. Pulslfsr Earle Davies;
bryan The costume, worn by the party; were we're ,hss
prettiest seen in Richfed tsS season Pink blue aild
carried bouquets Of asier, the hotel eoors red and
yellow The historic coach has .aa aHa norty nor rs bui aS
prcticr load never beat It's springs. Inc aeeo, auons
consisted Of gdenrod hops sefS S ana 9nrsinsnd
Blumclthal's victoria was occupied bE himsen ana
Sladioas. mingled with hop vines v Llycred W ,sl. at
PENDANTS occupied The box Mr. and Nrs; W. =. 1trle
WITH WitE Vines and ornamentei win hops and margods
Dr. Dr.. NtEen and wife OF New York, occupied q place
IN m the parade S in aT en1aSs SRTn S5nRsi Of
Tnc bars eaTaed with ynes .i1 R rs 3owtn wh
hal, occupied her victoria. The horses and the car
riage BODY were appropriately embellished. Mr;
ope 81 t6c hand somc>t turnouts in line The Spoke,
OF the whcciab2ut were competey hidden o oy Vines ss
iypS i S' Wheel The horse was bcdecied with white
ow and cedar the e SrGS aad GGSy thu n wa' was a
occupied by a huge rose bank. Colonel Fellows. OF
droyi IL an eega E tcSn and asr
lie was accompanicd by Mrs F. NJ ESre, S Mrs, LaT'
T%an. Mrs Iulslfcr drove a Hight English cart
dawn BY a pony She was accompanied by Assistant
pisirct-A,oney Lindsay. Inc WheelS oi the carr
we're covered with cedar. while The BODY was re-
srlendant with red asters. Mrs, Puslfer wore q gown
Ia correSpo with the cart trimmings, as did Mrs.
Chllds y A. Franklin. with J. H. Slultk, were oc-
cupants Of Mr. Franklin's elegant stanhope phaeton
Tho parade was a grand success and was witnessed by
al least 5000 people. An equestrian parade Is now
enp arranged Friday saturday IL promises 10 be
y notable event. An intensely interesting mock trial
AT The Darlington Tuesday evening was another not
able feature Of the week. The ease was ono OF breach
of promise brought by Marmadukc Richardson giard
IAN AGAINST Farrell O'Dowd. The Judge was Judge
price of Iennsylyania The lawyers for the defence
we're Judge r. ;. Newcomhc of New York. and as
sistan District Attorney Lindsay OF New wlork. FOR
tbe n,,intid District. Attorney Fellows and f. T..
Anderson The jury composed of Mrs iulsiiier.
NIrS Baiz Mrs. MOneypcnny, Mrs seaman Mrs
IN rhans Mrs Bechtcl. Messrs. Doelger Thomson'
Binmental. Humphres. Dewey and Moneypehny A..
VII and sarcasm kept the large audience lnte'ested
throughout, while the personal reputation Oh nose
engaged was also an inducement for attentic Tho
efforts of Mossrs Fellows and Newcombe t"tofc me
iury I'm behalf OF their respective clients Wcie the
most eonuently bright speeches ever addresaed to
RichfcId audience. Doubtless Colonel Felowss plea
VS. ne maSt.rlv a one a. he ever made. The jury
,ornd Nr o,Doyd guilty, and thus ended a very