The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-07-22
NEWPORT IN 4 roc.
Picnic Plans Abandoned-yhistles and
Bells Disturb siumbcrs.

NEWPORT. July 2n.-Nistors to this town for
the first time last summon wore deceived as to
the climate OF Newport. for. strange 10 say.
there were weeks OF hont and uninterrupted
sunshine. and nm entire absence OF fog 1t
was not the exception lint proves the rule
however. Tho usual Newport weather is upon
us now with q vengeance. 1t Is fog in the
morning. and fog in the evening, and between
times-fog. Everything is moist. damp. AMI
uncertain. The finest costumes hang limp.
tho trees drip with moisture, the atmosphere
is clammy. Picnic plans arc abandoned. and
moonlight sails are frustrated, and there il
nothing left except TO dwell upon the fnct that
We are oil creatures OF circumstance when
the circumstance is tho weather.
Tho fog whistles on the Government and
other tugs in the harbor conspire TO inter
Zero seriously with tho slunbers OF the
visiting yacltsmen. who complain much OF
them. particularly OF the ono that omannes
from the torpedo station, which Is considered
to se IL" s rSe0 all n,
tho.e yncht.men would he so accustomed to
their own uckets that they wouldn't mind Il
lew tools."
SOM mention should be- made Of tho Busi-
ness Mons Club In writing from hero 1t is
are ,cry naturally proud. especially since 1t
entered Its now house. about the date Of tho
c,oacs annually more excitement ana enthu.
siasm in a Aewnorler than the anniversary 81
the Docara,ionn Of Independence. The club
rome Of the New YORK Yacht Cub, From, itss
the harbor. torpcdo station. l'renton's Cove
and the stand of G"nan,cut: Its reading
.ns was Designed especially, for ii. Tho bi!.
lard card reception. ana din ing rooms are
and th"re is no lack OF facilities for good cook.
ing. ut nothing stronger than ginger ale Is
rermi,e,l t slake tho thirst Of tn. business
tiCn and reircshment.
TO fly such ,eeraneo PRINCIPLES r TYn the
almost within hearing distance of popping
cork and tho iizzing OF champagne is to brnr
Nov England ioreia,hsrs sho VS. some survival
IN the hreastot the, present lthude Islander.
permit dancing; i,ecdom never before nj;
famed. j, is believed in q club organized
The cotta-ers vie with one another in max
ing the interior ,,ecoratiomY Of their homes
ing new treasures in tnrestrtes. antique iurnt-
| ,ure. AMI works OF art. They also ratroniIe
literally the shops here. which are imll Of rare
I those that are Imported. The shopkeeper- say
! that they have made enormous tales already
1t is said hat in one 1.-THE summer homes a
| chal 81 is being Tilted ur Mt u cost of $4,000.
| has lust purchased rnr her dining room fifteen
| chairs brought from Mexico.
from present hearSHy IT is probable that tho
most brilliant entertaining as well as al affairs
! Of interest are to Ue crowded into the coming
/ month IL August: 1t Is expected that he yacht
| races for the Grelet cups will take place dur
! ing the first week will also the annual floral
! show ut the Casino, WHICH was not held lat
! year until September Then will follow balls.
! picnics. teni,is to- rnaments. the polo games.
and In all probability tho meet.
| Tho PRINCIPAL singer at n musicale given last
! week by Mrs John ". Ellis was Mr.. +. Bar
| rinGtcn Fo to OF London: who came here wi n
! letters Of introd uctior from Mr.. Levi +. Nor
| ton. Mr.. Toote has sung tor Miss leary and
! is engaged 10 sing at two musicales on July
90 and -. The co',asers also entertain their
! guests at iuncheons md receptions with mu-
| sic by the Hungarian band The att active
| Japanese girls. in their native Costumes. arc
| in frequent demand as dancers at entertain
! menls.
! Dr. =. r. Fulr- Ct Buffalo preached to very
| fashionable audience in All Saints Church on
! Sunday morning. pr. williamson smith o!