The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-07-06
WHAT rs GOING ON IN souErr.

sea stands In all the perfection OF her summer
beauty. with every leaf polished and shining
every blade OF grass shaven and rolled and all
her stately mansions in the highest state Of
household order and perfection for the use OF
those who are privileged to call them their
own. Every summer the same process OF en-.
helishinR the fair face OF nature. or removing
every spot or blemish. and improving every
good and advantageous point goes on in New.
port, until II seems scarcely possible that INV
further additions TO its artisticay pictures1ue
rocks. roads, cottages. and Strawberries can
possibly be made And yet the following ycnr
fees new beauties moro remarkable and orlgi.
nal buildings, and new twistinEs and turnlnrs
OF natures landmarks to the greater com,
| fort and enjoyment OF man. Mr.. L. D. ~.
gans new stone villa, which, from n dIs
lance, looks as II 1t were hewn out OF tho
solid rock on which It stands. Is ono OF tn.
| auaintest and oldest OF buildings. Its Greek
columns and terrace on one side carry the
observer away to the shores OF the Mediter.
ranean. While on the other the rugged rockA
| out Of which have been cut baths and other
expensive luxuries for tho use OF tho owner
and his friends, loom up In stern and lonely
grandeur against the sky.
Mr.. William X. Vanderbit's white marble
house will be conspicuous feature in the land,
scape when It is completed, and for limited
time, that is as long as the marble retains its
| cleaning whiteness will be in tho highest de-
gree ornamental But time and dust and mill
dew do their deadly work on marble, and II In
questionable whether material that time de-
faces rather than mellows or improves is the
best for building purposes. But Mr.. van-
derbllt and his distinguished architect. ME
Hunt, have their own views on this point
and will live to SEQ exquisite carvings and
quaint medieval ornaments as indistin-
bnh he h.
OF damp and dirt. as they are on some Of the
venerated buildings OF Europe.
Another stately pile on the well-known Cli6
walk Is that of Mr.. Ogden Goelet. which is all
OF stone. with galleries and porticoes after de-.
siGns By French architects. 1t promises to BE-
q superb residence, and handsome setting
for the charming young chatelaino who will
dispense its hospitalities. Indeed. It Is ratheV
q curious coincidence that all the most striking
places in Newport belong to mon who have
hardly yet reached LIES meridian. and whose
wives are young and many Of them exception.
ally handsome women. Mrs. ". W. Aston. Mrs.
E. D. Morgan. the Mesdames Vanderbilt,
Mrs. Robert and Mrs. Ogden Goelet. Mrs. Louis
Lorillard. Mrs. Peabody Wetmore, Mrs w,
W. Sherman. are all conspicuously attractive,
Besides these. on Viewpoints fourth hands are
seen such young women as Mrs. Prescott Law.
renee and Mrs. August Belmont, Jr, and an
the season advances many others striking.
ly attractive will make their appearance.
Indeed, 1t looks as II Newport had been pre-
ordained to a monopoly OF all that Is most beau.
tiful in animate as we'll as inanimate nature.
During the coming week tho wedding OF Miss
Heckscher aud Mr.. Winthrop will make the
town almost az gay as 1t usually is in August.
Every boat and train brings expected guests.
and the number Of young men who are flock
ing in is quito phenomenal. Indeed all 1.-The
members Of tho jeltneSSe d0r5e who have not
been recently manned at polo or carried of
the field for dead at pony races will oficiate as
ushers on this occasion. Mr.. Bronson Win.
throp, brother Of the bridegroom. will be best
man. and Miss Charlotte Winthrop and Miss
Georgana bergman will ofi.cate as brides
maids. All saints Chapel as well rs Mrs.
Heckscher's cottage will be turned into bow
ers of blooming plants and blossoms in honor
Of one OF the prettiest and most popular girls
who ever Wen. as a bride TO the altar.
A grent deal Of speculation is going on as to
the prospect of Gayety for the coming sum-
me- hut a Newport season is II very unknown
quantity at this early pei od and 1t Is impos-
sible 10 predict what the future may bring
forth. There are two d"butantes only who have
been as yet announced Miss Sherman and Miss
Townsend Burden both said to be endowed
with personal as well rs material attractions, so
looked for with certainty. Mr.. McAilister. whose
scheming brain and enthusiastic heart are al
ways planning some gigantic enterprise for
socetys advantage, In which. however q lib-
era subscription list Is usually q prime factor,
will probably organize and carry out an orig
inal plan for picnic, sailing. or driving party,
about which at present he is discreetly silent
Hunt meetings are definitely decided upon
and dates and localities announced. Polo and
IL
Casino DANCES: and as for dinners and
luncheons. they have been going on steadily
for at least four weeks, and are likely to 20 on
forever among the rich and gay. So that with.
out predicRting any unusual or abnormal dis
sipation, one may safely say that the moth and
rust OF social apathy and dulness are not
likely to invade the most favored OF watering
places this summer.
All other places OF summer resort except
Newport are still IN q state OF expectant un-
certainty. The giddy crowd who disport them.
selves in the ocean at Earragansett Pier and sip
creme de nlinthe in the Casino tower. have not
yet made their appearance. but few weeks
more will see this fascinating spot given over
TO every Phase and variety OF human idlers.
from the German professors and college stu
dents abroad for their holiday. to tho fastest
and most overdressed society bellies.
At Bar Harbor the cottages are nearly all
rented and occupied but the hotel piazzAs are
still very sparsely peopled. The improvements
and alterations that Mr.. George Vanderbilt
has begun on the old Ogden place will proba-
bly, not be completed for years This young
man has enlarged and very liberal ideas In the
matter OF country homes. and both at Bar
Harbor and also at his Southern chateau.
no INDUCES In extension OF space both for
house and grounds-the importance Of which
jewellers In Newport villas seem rather to
overlook. There Is no spot on Mt Desert
Island 10 equal Watersunet for picturesque
ness Of situation. and II Mr. Vanderbilt carries
out his Intentions 1t will be the most perfect
residence In this country.
Transatlantic steamers. both outward and
homeward bound have carried large num-
Der Of wel-known people during tho last week.
The Majestic brought DR.. and Mrs. Seward
Webb, whose luggage filled three enormous
cars on the Grand Central Railroad, the larger
part Of which went 10 DR.. WebD's summer
house on Lake Champlain. Mr.. and Mrs. WILL
linn, q Whitpav and fbaIn cbIIdran UAra