Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-15
FROM THE POPULAR PIER.
How the People Are Enjoying Thsmsslvss Ut
Gay Narragansett

Gay NarraGansett
Correspondents Of Ths Evening Star.
NARRAeANsbrr PKR, R. L, August Is, 1891.
Just a. Washiugton's beautiful streets lead 10
the Capitol building, Narragansett's magnih-
cent driveways guide you to the Casino. where
every one goes to indulge in . little light
natured vickednes. "Cupids walk" the
Casino arohwsy promenade stretching over
Ocean road to the tower, forms the principle
attraction for the young ladies who wish 10
dirt II the many secluded and fancifully ar
ranged stone settles were given speech, how
many fond proposal they could tell this hard,
unsympsthetic world Even now Cupid u
tying two young hearts together, and whom the
parting comes it will BE- both sad and bitter.
THE TENNIS TOURNAMENT.
The tennis tournament has taken up the en-
tire attention Of society at the gay Pier this
week. The Casino courts are daily thronged
with spectators during the hours the games are
In progress. The hearty applause over fine
play given by such number OF pretty girls
must indeed create a very warm spot in the re-
gion Of the victorious players handkerchief
yer glowing cup" for the gentlemen's singles
WAS won by Mr.. ]. Stevens of New York. The
prize for the gentlemen's doubles is q handsome
crystal and silver tobacco jar. Friday morning
play will be resumed on the gentlemen's dou-
Young Mr.. Stevens is the hero Of the hour
and very modest one at that The many ad-
miring looks and glances from pretty girls cast
in his direction are enough to torn the head Of
many an older man. Mr.. T. P. Borden Of
Washington is playing an unusually strong
game this year.
ON THE BEACH.
August Is the month that sees the biggest
L.. - H. G. e.. L.. h.A
been delightful, the surf high and strong, and
Thousands daily dip in old ocean. They are the
merriest crowds Imaginable, each one bent on
enjoying his or her bath to the fullest extent.
Mr.. Jack Carter of Washington 10 one Of the
strongest long-distance swimmers at the Pier.
1t has been said Of him that he often sw1ma
over to Newport, has a game Of tennis and 70
turns in time for dinner.
STYLISH TunNouTA
Strolling down Ocean avenue upon . fair
afternoon a stranger would be surprised TO see
the many stylish turnouts with which the Pier
abounds. Mr.. Justin Butterfieid and his pretty
young wife may often be seen reclining in their
handsome victoria, drawn by q span Of thor
oughbreds. Mr.. and Mrs. Allan McLain gener-
ally appear with q party Of friends in their
three-seated dayton. Mr.. Thomas Whitridge
of Baltimore drives a stylish 7 cart. drawn by
two coal black horses with snow white collars.
"hiAo encoo c4upaScS pass you ny your uotlce
Is also drawn to numerous equestrians, Mrs.
Sprague and Mrs. Wheaton the most notable
lady riders, and DR.. Bache Emmett leading the
gentlemen.
GARDEN PARTY
Tor the benefit of fresh-air fund, given in the
grounds of Mrs. b. Deleoppet's beautiful villa,
was arranged and managed entirely by little
girls. These diminutive ladies made decided
financial success Of the affair and netted good
round sum for New York's poor waits.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Carter of Washington are
spending this season at the Pier. Mrs. Carter
Is petite blonde and dresses in refined taste.
For dress goods she usually selects light,
breezy India silks and has never once looked
ruttied during our hottest days in August. She
prefers, at all times and places to call her big,
handsome, good-natured husband by his pet
name: Jack: and no lady Of the realm abroad is
prouder OF her title than is this charming lady
OF her simple American name, Mrs. Jack Carter.
MIR. and Mrs. Allan McLain are here for the
summer ut their beautiful home. Gillia Lodge,
on the west side Of Ocean avenue. She prefers
the seclusion Of her home to the flare and glare
OF society, and rarely entertains except to re-
turn Inequalities received from neighboring
cottagers. Mrs. McLain Is a collector Of an
tlque porcelains and is never happier than
when some fortunate dealer is showing his col
lection Of rare old Worcester and crown Derby
and choice bits of antique Sevres china.
CASINO HOP.
As was expected the usual Saturday night
hop at the Casino drew out one Of the largest
crowds Of the season. Fully 1000 people at
tended and made the ball room and promenadel
one great jam Of beautiful and gorgeously
arrayed humanity. The costumes had the
gayest colors and most heavenly designs eve,
seen at the Pier. Miss Joy Lindsey wore the
most becoming toilet she has been seen in THU
season. Her gown Of heliotrope silk was cut
low in the neck and Q lace fchu was fastened
to it in the front and knotted in back.
Mr.. ]. Mckee Borden Of Washington ID regis
tered this week at the Metatoxel