New-York tribune., 1891-08-30
A CoACHING PARADE 4T RICHFIELD.
THE GROWING INCIDENT OF BRILLIANT
SEASON

SEASON.
Richfed Springs. Aug 90 (specaD.-The prettiest
spectacle OF the occurred yesterday afternoon ana
the crowds that witnessed the brilliant array Of coaches
and carriages that thronged Richneds streets testify
as to its success. The day chosen admirable one
just cloudy enough to temper the summer heat ana
the roads were In matchless condition. Richheds
annual coaching parade has become an established feat
ure OF Rchfeld hfe and although IL only the sec
ond affair OF this character In town, 1t was
manifestly as elegant display the season has pro-
duced here or elsewhere. J. Il. Townsend, OF New
York, was in charge OF the line The hour chosen for
the coaches to move was at A. and for hour previous
to that time Main-st. literally teemed with lfe The
avenue wns as smooth boulevard and It was filed
with passing coaches and carriages Everywhere were
evidences OF the wealth and fashion OF Rcheld and
the gay scenes made rare picture. There was dash
and spirit never before seen in Rlchled, and as the
coaching buges filed the streets with merry echoes it
seemed rs though Richhed at md-season, instead
OF only week distant from September. But
not sign Of approaching dissolution was
visible. Crowds filed the streets aid parks
to view the passing pageant Seveh fourth
hand coaches participated in the parade ard they
dashed up before the hotels for their respective
parties they told OF fashionable life at Rlchfed.
The carriages and coaches werc finally ranged in
front OF the KendalwOod. awaiting the order TO pro
ceed. This given by Master Of Ceremonies J. r.
Townsend the draCs, brakes aud coaches fell into
lne, followed by the carriages Of less Importance
and size. Last season the parade was literally
fec Of flowers. This year the majority OF those
participating omitted this feature. but several were
loyal to natures charms and their efforts at floral
decorations met With great applause they rolled
past. The coaches led the parade down Maln-st.,
passing the Spring House and Darlington, which
grand review stands filled with the beauty and
wit OF Richheld. AS the various coaches and
carriages passed tho hotels, they greeted with
gtf,4od
werc beautiful, and they lent charming color and
brillancy to the moving line. Following the drsgs
came the modest victOras and other carriages.
Their occupants were sedate and elderly, but
occasionally a youthful face seen. At the
Driving Park the grand finale occurred in circuit
around the park. The parade positive sue
cess and those participating composed representative
Rlchheld gathering Without ostentaton, 1t will num-
Der among the most successful affairs Of it's kind in
the country and Rchfcld adds It to her annals with
pride.
Mrs. j. W. Noble arrived at the darlington Monday
evening
Mr. and Mrs A. d. Chambers Of New-York are
at the Spring House.
Edward s. Murphy chairman Of the state Demo
cratic Committee arrived at the Spring House recently
Miss Jane Meade Wech who Is an intimate ac-
quaintance of Mrs. Clevelands and introduced in
New-Yorl last season by her, gave morning talk on
Alexander Hamilton at tho theatre on Wednes
day.
dinner party was recently given at the Lake House
composed Of the following weLlCnown New Workers
Mnyor Grant Richard Croker, Mr. Bowers, and Edward
Murphy, of Troy.
The Now-York arrivals at the Spring House
Howard Lockwood, Mrs. Lockwood, Octavia Sayn
solon Palmer, Mrs. Palmer, John Holden, J. Kelly,
Miss Kelly, G. H. Wynkoop, Richard w. Parker, Mrs.
Parker, three children and two nurses, F. y. BrOnck,
Charles Osborn Eugene Luchard irr Dr. Charles ..
Kelsey, Mrs. Kelsey, W.. b. Tuttle, J. r. Burnet, E.
Hamtzsch j. F. Alexander, d: J. Kane, f. X. sibcy,
James w. Randel Mrs Randell and maid, i. Il. Macon,
A. D. Chambers, Mrs. Chambers Edwin b. Sheldon,
George Il. sheldon Mrs. sheldon and family, George
E. jenkins James McCabe J. Lee Taller, C. c. Smith.
Mrs: smith, Charles s, Kendnll ,Engene southack
New-York arrivals at the Darlington are Mrs; J. G.
Devin Mrs. G. G.. Devin, s. Johnson, Mrs JohnsOn,
Louis A. Jackson Mrs. Jackson. Miss Van Osterman,
J. E. Hoffman. Mrs Hoffman, two children and maid,
Fred Menendcz Il. McnendeZ. Robert l.. CrOwford. tr
n J. Hornthal. G.. LasIer, Jacob Balz, John Burke,
s. J. shwarz, Nine, Machenand A. J.. Broad, /. Z.
Opdyckc Charles F. Costa. G.. A. Magce. Mrs Magee,
John F. Fltzharris, the Rev. NJ. J. McManus, Gustav
Kahrs, Nathaulel Hess, Mrs Hess, Miss haude b.
Ieayy,