New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-13
MID BERKSHIRE HILLS.
TENNIS AND TEAS, DANCING, DRIVES AND
CONCERTS MAKE THE WEEK LIVELY.

=, orot saason compared with two or three years ago
,s nrovng TO be the contrary. The autumn Sea'on
which was really opened this week, gives ''e Wv
rs and their guests all they attend to- ana even
- cooiaI affairs crowd upon each other In sucn
lid sucoesSion that individuals arc obliged 10 pios"
nravious engagements in many cases III = hot 4' VI"
comnou thing for the cottagers to have three OF u
invitations for the same afternoon and evening "'
&C. ot usuav the case even at the height OF the LehoX
season The weather has been everything that oouiu
ba desired during the entire week The mercury mas
rarged from so TO rs degrees, and even weht p"er
,hon that on Tuesday night, when there was shght
,roet the first Of the season. The atmosphere mas
hoen clear and scores Of carriages have been out every
afternoon. IL, a. ~
The tennis tournament which is annually gwen oy
tnc Lenox Club proved 10 be greater success tnan
was nj first anticipated. It thought to De so ae
in the season that the entries would be few, but there
rere sixteen entries In the singles and eighteen IN inc
doubles While many Of these young players yet
the contest was lively and interesting ana there was
general turnout OF the oottagers to witness the spor
on tho Lenox Club courts which arc as me as can Do
found anywhere. The tournament began on Tuesday
and ended on Thursday with luncheon at the LehoX
Club where the prizes presented to the vlctors
The first prize in the singles an elegant soma
antique tray from Tifany's won by Larned
Mrs. Arson Phelps Stokes gave delightful dancing
marty TO the younger sci on Monday evening II was
fine affair, and her elegant MUSHROOM presented
brilliant appearance. IL was given Tor her SUM- ASVn
Phelps Stokes ir who led the german with Miss Char
lotte Barnes. Among the young people present were
the Misses Greeneaf Miss Edith Sands, Miss Barclay,
the E,ses Barnes Miss Braem, the Misses Oliver, MISS
whiting, Miss Emily Sloane, Mr. Macksy, p J. sands
Everett Colby, Mr.. Adams, d. W. Bishop, IT,, Mr'
| Williams and Mr.. Herrck
The Lenox Club races will take place on Saturday,
september &c, on the Lee Pleasure Park The com
mittce of arrangements consists of John Winthrop,
Frederick Gebhardt; W. S. Allen and Henry A. Barclay
! This committee has already begun its work. The
present indications that these races will be the
finest that the club has had. There will be seven
contests including a steeplechase of two miles, the
Lenox Club OF one mile, two farmers races
hack race Of ladies' horses, a pony race of hafmle
and a pony hurdle race. The best race horses that
can be secured are expected to be the track The
| prizes that the club offers are generous The track
will be put excellent condition, and altogether the
races will be interesting.
Mrs. william d. Sloane gave dinner party on
Tuesday evening for Miss Chapman the iancee OF Mr.
Barely, of England Mr.. Barely, who is spending some
| time in LenOx, among the guests. Among other
| guests MaT0yeni Bey, John Winthrop. Miss
Shepard, Courtandt Bishop Miss Braem, Mrs Schenk'
| The first of Mrs. Arson Phelps stOkess series Of
dancing parties took place in her beautiful MUSHROOM
| on Friday evening It the largest and most
brilliant affair that has taken place at any Of the cot
tages this The cOttagers came In large num-
bers to meet Mr. and Mrs Stokes for the first time Mt
large gathering since the Stokes family returned from
| Europe.
Miss Furniss gave a musical reception on Thursday
! evening This was the first large entertainment she
has given since opening her cottage here for tie
Mrs. d. w. Bishop gave a luncheon party on TUES
day, which was attended by large number d guests
Miss Frelinghuysen gave afternoon tea on Wednes-
day.
Douglas Robinson jr., has been in Lenox tbs week
on his fine fourin-hand coach. He has been driving
through the Berkshires. He had Miss Roosevelt on
the box with him. The other members of the party
| consist Of Mrs Robinson Isaac Isen and Gerard
Foster. The party will drive by way of HudsN to
New York.
Msvroyeni Bey is receiving much attention here.
| On Tuesday Henry A. Barclay made up a coaching
party for him. On TIE box with Mr.. Barclay vas
Miss Hoadland. In the party were also Miss Ives ard
Miss Parsons. Mrs. Barclay gave a tea party in tie
afternoon.
| A. r. shattucx is out on his drag frequently
He has been driving with parties Of friends through
the most delightful parts Of the county this week
Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Shattuck gave dinner party
on Monday evening for Madame la Marquise de Tai
| eyrand. large number Of the cottagers have been
invited. This is Madame Taleyrand's first visit IL
Lenox and she will remain here for a few weeks to
attend the autumn gayeties
Mrs. ". Il. Robinson gave a delightful tea party
this afternoon after the floral tub parade All who
took part in the parade. with number Of the cot
tagers, were in attendance.
Mrs. j. S. Barnes has at her cottage every weel
the class Of young ladies who studying music
under Miss Lille Berg. Among them Miss Folsom
Miss Candy, the Misses Barnes, Miss Moller, Miss
GroSvenOr Miss Parsons, Miss Morgan. Miss Sands and
Miss Ives. Some of these young ladies have excep
tOnay fine voices.
Sir ROderick Cameron and Miss Cameron are stay
ing at Curtis Hotel
Alexander Brown, the Misses Williams and severa
other Baltimore people are staying at the Bellevue
Hotel.
Mrs. Greenleaf gave a dancing party Thursday
night. Her beautiful music room afforded an idea
place for dancing and brilliant company present
Tho boat parade on Mahkeenac Lake next Tuesda!
will be one of the browning features Of the LenOI
season. u will be sort Of pageant" taken from
history, ms tholOgy and romance. One of the prncipa
will be the landing of Columbus, and the sh9r
is approached people dressed as Indians will NEE
the boat Antony and Cleopatra descending the Nile
Ulysses chained to the mast, tableau from "Th
Frozen Pirate" Neptune in his chariot the dea'
Elaine floating in sable barge to Camelot tn
mystical sd Of the Lady OF the Lake. old CharOn will
his boat padding two lovely ladies across the styx
are reported 10 be some of the many beautllu
spectacles to DO presented.
The Hrst OF the Assembly dances, given this even
ing was a most brilliant affair. The han was beauti
fully decorated for the occasion with autumn fruits
flowers and foliage. Much Of the success is due l
| Mrs Folsom and Mrs. Greenleaf The company pres
ent was the largest and most brilliant that mas as
| sembled In LenON this season.
| A concert given at the Assembly rooms o.
Friday under the patronage OF Mrs. Sloane Mrs. PaI
| sons and Mrs. ShaItuck. Among the performers wer
| Miss Margaret II. Elliot, who sang and Miss Forenc
Ieine. who played tine violin. There were other al
| fractions and the concert a success cOncer
was given the benefit Of the Congregational churc
AT the Assembly hall Oh Wednesday evening ThOs
who took part in it Mrs John |. Kane, Nj
Fotte1all the Misses Heinc, Miss Elliot and Mr. Gray
, | rhe pIaylng of Mr. FOttera the VIOLIN and tll
vocal numbers weee all well done There a
| audience OF over 200 present and 1t was a success
| artistcally and financially.
ADMIRAL Temple has made EFT to the Lenox Gu
| NJ a bronze statuette of 1.-THE Whstllng Boy whc
has been placed in a prominent position in the clu
| parlOrs. ,t., ,o,- ,,.. 4. H. 800
one of the most successful and called ont the largeS
number of spectators Of any that has ever taken plao
! hcre The carts buckbOards and other vehicles
: deliberately trimmed with hydrangeas. golden rod
autumn leaves bright ribbons and other decorations
The participants in the parade assembled at the triangl
at tie junction Of Main and Clifford SITS; and pre-
cceded from there TO the house Of Mrs. William II
pobcSon where tea was served. The streets all aon