New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-02
GfYE1Y At RTCHFIELD SPRINGS.
Mosques AND GERMANs-DRIvEs AND GAME
DINNERS-TENNIs AND RACING.

"a ADlt - A. bLkNlANf--DkINE rs AND GAME
D1NNERS-TENNTs AND RACING.
R'cAGed springs. Aug. CSpeclaD.-The season At
Rchfcld is now practically at It's best and the reign OF
her prosperity promises not to wane until August o.
or even later. An unusually gav assemblace is
gathered here this ard amusements Of every
character are rife. The prettg germans and more
distinguished hops which have already begun promise
10 euven the entire month Of August Just word
for a Richhsld hop or german Once participated In
they are never forgotten. Elegant costumes are worm
but 10 attempts are made az diamond decoration or
anything of pomp or grandeur. A Richfed ball is
not drcss-parade, but dance to beautiful music.
The balls are indeed features Of Richfeld life as well
as an inspiration 10 good society. The germans are
invariably well lod. and TIE presence q MANY Young
people makes them possibiltle, Of pleasant nature.
The recent one az the Spring House Of a charming
nature. MANY people prominent IN New York social
circles participated an thi, Initial affair and thus gave
new impetus 70 the dancing season.
on the broad hotel vrrludas there are many not
able gatherings Of men u National fame and is
reminded Of the palmy da~s Of v0re at saratoga. when
politicians. iU~istS and milli0narcs mingled by the
score. These noted Invariably fond Of driving.
ard nearly every day finds party OF them II Thayers,
on Lake Otseco for game dinner. The Country
club with Colonel Kip the leading spirit gives meet
ing every SATURDAY. at the Pork. Three thousand DOL
lars or 10 BE- given In purses during the sea
son Of 1891 Tennis Is gaining life here and Is usually
an Auru5t sport. \ tourney viii be held this month
and will presumably follow The Cooperstown games.
Mr. and Mrs. 4. F. Carmen, Of Ncw-lork' are
notable additions to Richfeld society. Mr. Carmen
was az Rchheld several ,ea+0ns az. lie brings his
fourth hand drag aud several stylish carriages in add
ton They are at the Darlington
Z. ". Earle and W e. Merrill OF New York. are
Ind az the coming bicycle tourney. J. Lee Taller.
Of New-Yorh is one OF the official timers.
Mrs. John K. Townsend OF New York, IS the guest
Of 2. ". Taller az the BERKELEY.
Nrs. James Amcs Montross and the Misses Nontross
Of NEWPORT spend August at Richheid
Expre,.deat Buck Of the Padfc Bank Of New
YORK; T. enjoying life at Richded.
Dr. NJ. J. Jackson. one Of New-lorks distinguished
physicians. Is AZ the Spring House.
Fred Grant Young. Of Ncw-lOrk. held an arr reoep-
ton iu the spring House pa-0rs to-day.
The grand benefit Jall occurs At the Summer Theatre
on August ID. The theatre will be beautifully
decorated.
The first german danced In the spring House
parl1rs az the conclusion ~ the tournament he'll at
the Driving Park On saturday afternoon. Mr Proctor
sent out many invitations which filed the pa-lor'
wiki a representative gathering. The german was
led by !. Lee Taller. Of NcwY0rk, and danced by the
following couples: Mr. J. Lee Taller. leader. Miss
Colts, Nj. f. g. Young and Mrs. L. b. Dean, Mr.. |
J. L. Beard and Mrs.. J. II. shuts, Ir, NJ. Charles
Barton and Miss Tremanc Mr. Eugene Kelley ana |
Mrs Eugene Kelley. Mr.. Lawrence Myers and Mis-
Levin Mr. Francis Beard ard Miss Maud Howard sir
II. 3. lockwood and Miss Cox, Mr.. Edward H. Co"ing