Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-25
AT NARRAGANsETT PIER.
Some Of the Enjoyments at That Fashion
able Seaside Resort

able Seaside Resort.
Correspondence of The Evening Star.
NARRA6ASsEFT PIER, r. l., July 81, 1891.
There is nothing delightfully."- gay in city life
during the hot summer months, and those who
can afford it pack up their trunks and joyousy
journey lowell, this time we will say Maria
gausett Pier, the land Of the blackboard and
bathing suit. particularly the bathing suit.
A week ago last Sunday the electric light
plant here was burned. The upper stories
were completely Quilted by the flames, but after
the foreman Of the volunteer hayseed fire de-
partment got his men and the fire under con-
troll they succeeded in saving the lower story
and important part of the building, where the
powerful dynamos are stationed which make
the can t-in-duce-me lights for Narragansett
and surroundings. The great feature Of the
occasion was the man with an eye to business.
the artist photographer Of the beach, obtain
ing his realistic views.
The piers guest population chiefly consists
Of the hotel people, some who come for few
days, while others stay weeks or the entire sea-
son. We have also some very beautiful cot
tages. In the earlier hours of the morning
every one goes to the beach to see and be SEEN
The beach is the very best, being firm but easy
to the feet, and there is no undertow in the
surf. There is an exparse Of a mile and half
which Is crescent shape, and makes a very pic
the bathing houses for background. Before
dinner the crowd gradually collects at the
Casino. q short distance from the beach, to be
entertained by enchanting music or refreshed
from the cafe.
After dinner a stroll out to the rocks is lust
the proper caper. 1.-The rocks are a natural
breakwater, which extend from the pier along
the coast to Point Judith "a distance of five
mile), and just above these boulders on terra
iirma along the entire ocean front are situated
the beautiful summer homes of the very
wealthy, who make this place their seaside resi-
dence. In and about the nooLs and crannies.
Enthusiastically designed by old ocean, you can
discover, any afternoon, all sorts of ''cooing
parties"
Another afternoon pastime is . drive to
Point judith by way of Ocean road, and
during the entire journey you have full view
OF the noble Atlantic in ali his majesty. Then
you have Uncle Sans beacon light to inspect,
ana there Is always some one about to show
you how affairs are managed by which the
mariners are helped to safely pass one Of the
most dangerous points on the coast.
In the evening the Casino is again in full
blast, besides the hops and concerts ut differ
emit hotels. But the Casino hops Of Wednes-
day and Saturday nights are only surpassed by
Mrs. T. G. Dun's bali of the season, generally
given in mid-August.
As usual the summer girl is here in all her
glory. some favor yachting, others have the
horsey fad while not few go into nice little
feminine ecstacies over an exciting game of
tennis. We have also the book worm and SOU
venir spoon collector, while all, except those
physically disabled, go through bewitching mo-
tions while battling with the surf.
One OF Washinstons most stylish bellies,
Miss Joy Lindsley-who spent last summer
abroad-is again on the scene of her former
triumphs. She Is the queen of the Casino hops.
Mrs. Justin Buttertel( balso coming from your
beautiful city. is most youthful looking ma
trOn and has always a large number Of friends
at her afternoon teas. given in her charming
summer home. Mrs. McLain, wife of the Hon.
John Allen McLaIn, and Mrs John Carter also
contribute TO the social life OF the pier. Both
these ladies make Washington their winter resi-
dence. MIR. Leding of Washington enjoyed
short stay at the pier this week on his way home
from Newport. ANTIQUE JACK.