New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-25
SNOW IN BERKSHIRE.
A BRISK STORM ON GREYLOCK MOUNTAIN
THE FIREPLACES GLOWING IN LENOX.

Lcnox. Mass, oct. "a (Speciall-The first furry oi
snow OF the season came on Wednesday. There were
only few flakes however, but Just enough TO remlhu
the cotagers that the line was rapidly approach
ing from the north. Parties that were on GreylocN
Mountain that day report that brisk snowstorm
came from the west and enough fell to make lhe
summit of the mountain white. The cottagerS have
psed more wood in their open freplaces this week
than al anv previous time this the mercury
has been hugging 80 degrees above zero some DAYS
and there has been strong west wind which has
stripped many Of the trees of their foliage
There IS mo rush Of guests at Lcnox at present but
there are many cottagers here yet who have ther
particular friends visiting them They ENJOY the cooi
DAYS in driving well bundled up in their heavy WRAPS
while the evenings are given up to dinner parties,
oyster suppcrs and dancing.
William D. Sloane has had house party THIS week
which included Mrs. Frederick ". vanderbilt ana refer
Marie Frederick Vanderbilt has been in the Adlron-
dacl,s on a shooting excursion and may visit Mr. ana
Mrs sloane on his way back to New-Iork. ohe Oh
the largest and most delightful entertainments OF the
week was the oyster supper given by Dr. and Mrs
Grcenleaf at which many Of the cotagers and their
r11ests were present. Among them were Mr.. and MIS-
Henry A. Barcley, J. F. Tams, j. f. Oliver, OF Jam
BRIDGE S. T. Ives, Of New-IIaven; Percy Turnure
Miss Ives Edward Moller Mr.. and Mrs. Sloane and
many others.
George W. Allen who had the Cook cottage departed
this week. The DeVercaHN 1dDnly went OIL lh''A9'"'
and Mrs. J. L. Barclay went on Wednesday. Mr.
Barclay will remain for another week. The Crockers
also went Thursday.
W. w. Schermerhorn and Miss SchermcrhoTn are at
the Curtis House and will remain fof some days longer
An enjoyable entertainment was given by Mrs.
Arson Phelps stokes for the young ladies on Tuesday
evening. Nearly all the young ladies' remaining IN
LenOX were present.
f. B. Sheldon, OF New-York, with his fourth hand
has been taking drive through the county. He was
in Lenox on Monday. In his party besides MIS-.
Sheldon were Miss Pauline Jerome. Miss Fanny JEROME
and Eugene Jerome. 4 driving party which has been
here this week consisted of Mr.. and Mrs. c. H. POST
Of New.YorlI and Mr. and Mrs. G.. 5. Towne Ihey
will return to York next week.
Bishop Brooks here on Friday OF this week ana
confirmed a class at Trinity Chulch.
J. A. Searles, who has been spending the season
here. leaves this week. Miss Frelnghuysen went on
Wednesday
Arson Phelps Stokes had his fourth hand out on
Wednesday ON the box seat with him was Mrs.
Henry Clews. The other members OF the party were
Miss Clews Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph burden and Miss
Stokes Mr.. stokes drove four beautiful PAYS as
the day was pleasant they had delightful drive OF
some fifteen miles, taking in the finest Country ABOUT
Lenox 49, , ,.t
d. W. Bishop closed his cottage this week and with
his family went to New YORK. JOHN &. Carter ana
family have also gone. has Mrs. II. L. bgglestohe
and Mrs. James E. English.