New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-20
SEPTEMBER IN BERKSHIRE
THE coTTAGERs MADE A FINE DISPLAY IN
THE COACHING PARADE AT PTrTsFIELD.


nent The trees have been putting on their autumn
foliage since the slight frost Of few days ago. Tno
scarlet of the maple and the gold Of the elmn ntermn-
gied with the thrifty green makes each hillside sight
70 delight in. One OF the great destinations OF Lenox
and rs environments Is the beauty of the wooded hill
sides through the latter part Of september and the
month Of october. The oottagers have learned this
and consequently invite 10 their houses parties for
these months, ard while each Aottagcr has from half
dozen 10 dozen tuynouts of various descriptions on
pleasant day they nearly all ont with the COT
tagers and their guests. This has been week when
The purin hands have been brought into service ana
shown up 20 the best advantage balfdozen OF
them driven by thsir owners TOOK part IN the cOach
parade at the Agricultural Fair in tsfeid on Wednes-
day. Among those who had out their brakes drags
coaches Arson Phelps Stokes A. L. Shattuck,
Mr. Gebhard Henry A. Barclay, also Henry B. Howell,
OF EewYorK; MIR. Bloodgood, Of New York; Mr. Proc
tor OF Cincinnati and Mr.. shuitz, Of Brooklyn Henry
B. Howell was awarded the prize, principally for MS
beautiful booded horses. The judges were Coonel
Walter Cutting and E. S. Francis, OF Rttsheld, ana
John winthrop Of LcnoS. The display as the coaches
passed around the track the finest ever seen IN
Berkshire and rvaIe1 that which took place at new
port this season In fact several who saw the latter
parade said that this far excelled It, Nearly all
The brakes were from Brewsters and the judges
found IL extremely diieult 10 award the prize The
horses were nearly all blcoded horses Mr. Bloodgood
having four thoroughbreds, while Mr.. Proctor
had SOME remarkably fine horses Of which is said
TO have cost hSm $4,000, while Mr. Barclays
horses are as handsome as any in Lenox TINS
Season, The brakes were nearly all new,
being used for the first time this season. On
The coach with Mr.. Howell who took the prize. were
Mrs Howell. on the box seat with him. also Miss
Anderson, Miss Alice Howell, Frank Dunring and
A. W. Hoyt Mr.. Howell VIII drive to NewYork next
week Henry A. Barclay had some Of the handsomest
women IN Lerox with him. including Miss Ives on the
box, Miss Parsons Miss Webb; also Mr. Baldwin ana
Mr.. Crosby. A. r. S1sttuck WAS accompanied by
distinguished party, including the Marquis de TaleT
rand who occupied the box seat The other guests
included P. b. Hoffman and Mr. Moller. Mr.. Gebhard
had in his party his sister, Mrs Nelson. on the box
with him. the other guests being Mavroyeni Bey'
the Turkish Minister: James L. Barclay, Mrs. Frank
Stureis Mrs. Alexander Brown Of baltimore; MT
Allen. Of Eew-Yorf; Miss Bessie Webb and William
Pollock. Arson Phelps Stokes had with him Mrs
Stokes, Miss STOKES Miss Ethel Dodge, Clinch Smith
and Alexander MADDEN. There grsst turnout OF
people from all parts of Berkshire to witness this fine
parade.
The young people took a drive to stochbridge on
Tuesday night. where they had q supper and drove
back by MOONLIGHT. In the party were Miss Davis
Miss Barnes Miss Sands. Miss Barclay, Miss Green
leaf, Miss Braem, Miss Folsom, Miss Beckwith Mr..
Hsckay Henry Barclay jr.. MT. Sands. Mr.. Williams
Wright Barclay, Mr.. Fitzgerald, Mr.. Bishop and Mr..
Wilson.
Mrs. Charles Lanier, the parents Of Mrs. Turnure
Mrs Charles Lanier gave a ladies' lunch on Wednesday
Among those present were Mrs. Eggeston Miss Duer,
Mrs. Forsythe, Mrs. Teal and Miss Bnninger.
A delightful dancing party was given at the Man.
keenac Boat Club house Monday night. All the
younger set were present and Of the older ones
The piaEzas of the boathcnse and the boats and canoes
we're lighted up with Chinese lanterns Red fire cast
its glow over the waters of the lake, and several OF
the party tried moonlight row.
The younger set have formed dancing class which
mot Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Greenieaf's. There
are more than fifty in the class.
NJ Roustan the Minister from France TO this
country has been making his first visit TO Lenox.
Mrs Nathaniel Mckay has arrived. She is at
Curtis Hotel.
Senator Hoar and Ms. Hoar, who have been the
guests Of Senator Dawes in PittsAed for few DAYS,
have been taking carriage drive through Berkshire.
They dined at the Curtis House this week
More entries than usual have been made for the
Lenox Club races, which TO take place on Sep
tember 90. 1t is the opinion Of the committee and
others That they will be the finest since the races were
established They win consist principally Of running
races and TO take place the Lee Pleasure Park
The prizes will consist Of seven silver cups. which are
Of fine workmanship the most valuable one being the
Lenox Club cup, which cost something Ike $780, The
programme which has been arranged these
races Curtis Hotel Cup fveeighths mile dash ladies'
hack race, hafmile dash, ponies to be the property
of women Of Berkshire County: steeplechsse race,
one and a half miles Lee Pleasure Park cup, 300
yards dash Lenox Club cup, and OnefOurth miles
on the fat farmers nat race, one mile; half milo
open 10 ponies; consolation race, half mile for horses
that have not won In previous races. The track is
being put in fine condition especially for these races
Most of the open TO all The circulars con-
taning the conditions Of the be had by sp
pbfng to the Lenox Club. The ladies' hack race
will be one Of special interest The committee.
headed by John winthrop, is making great effort 10
hava
races and there will undoubtedly be many present to
witness the sport
fine matinee musicale will take place in the
beautiful music room of Mrs r. c. Greenleaf next
Friday morning II is to be given by Miss Lille
Berg and +. harrington Foote, who has been so
popular at Newport this season; also other
artists It is under the patronage of Mrs Greenleaf
Mrs. Barnes, Mrs. Barclay, Miss Dcafeld.. Mrs.
Folsom Mrs. W. B. shattuck, Mrs Hoffman and
others.
A continuation OF the archery tournament, which
began some weeks ago, was held on Thursday on
Mrs. Rathbone's lawn. The final shoot of the sea
son will take place next week Thursday on the
ownership Of the prizes for the season.
Much interest is taken in 6STng at the LenSS
day All contests were with ten pins, and some large
The sale Of fancy articles at Mrs. Arson Phelps
sokess on Friday Of last week for the benefit of the
Home for Incuabe nS S aoq, 600 nor cottage
here and win remain throngh o the autumn Mnor 10
is OF his cottage near sedgwlck Hall. where he will
remain for the autumn. .
The hotels are crowded with guests. Among the
recent arrivals at the Curtis House Mrs John H
Bnrnavd Miss B1Tnard Miss D. w. Inness Edward iw;Ir
p b. Mes F. B. Ester. George W. Brown, Miss n.
Mckay, F. A. s. Crosby, Mr.. and M Mrs Nv w. Gray
Beyens Miss Scott, w. f. Teat, r.. Mr.. and Mrs
T. II. Black, Mrs. L. sanderson, Mrs street F. F.
Moore jr Mr.. and Mrs. T. W. Brigham. G. Il.
Townsend Mr. and Mrs L. Holbrook Miss HOlbrook.
Mrs. 4. f. Van Duzer Miss J. Van Duzer, +. W.
7 Hunter
T@yior. New-York; c. p Armstrong, Miss Spencer.
II. p. spencer T. NJ. spellman, BrooSlyn: F. L.
uowInnd Arthur ROtch, Mr., and MIS- Thomas T.
Proctor. Mrs c. G. Rice. Miss Proctor E. H. Thomp-
son c. H. NewcOmb, Boston
s,ocksridee. Mass, Sept 10 CspeciaD-The socisl
AFFAIRS this week have been numerous and enjoyable.
Fyervbody has been driving usual. The horns