New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-02
FJREs1Drs COMFORTABLE At LEyOx.

Lenox Mass August l (SpeciaD.-(ieat blazing
wood fires In the cottages have kept the cotaGers
from being uncomfortable during the cold weather OF
the present week. This extreme cold is unusual in
July In this region II is rare that Lenox situated
1t IS 400 feet above the level Of the experiences
such low temperature as has recently prevailed.
The cottagers have been comparatively quiet this
week far large entertainments are concerned,
although there have been several small dinner PARTIES
coaching parties and tennis playing. The weather has
been especially adapted TO this latter sport and to
driving.
The young people have devoted hours 10 tennis
this week than any previous week during the season.
The young ladies have been seen out on the courts
Of Dr. Greenea the Bracms, John f. Parsons, Will
lam D. Sloane, while the tennis players of the LcnoX
Club have kept their three four courts lively every
pleasant day during the week.
The ladies have already begun to plan for their tub
parade, which will be quite elaborate this season
last when 1t considered particularly successful
BY the time of the tub parade the Teford system of
paving will be completed the main streets that
will be much enjoyable than in previous years.
when the mud has been deep to interfere with
the affair.
1t is proposed to spend 100000 to build a new town
hall. The cOttagers are much Interested in this,
especially men like Colonel Auchmuty, who has "a
residence here. All the cOttagers who pay taxes are
favorable to the project special town meeting will
be held on August TO determine what shall be done
i'll the matter. The new building VIII be great
addition to the centre of the town.
Frederick Gebharl has leased the Judge Rockwell
place for the rest Of the He is delighted with
Lenox, and will probably entertain considerably in the
old Rockwell mansion. The house is nearly opposite
the Club Cottage which is occupied by his sister, Mrs.
Nelson.
Mrs. Frank Sturgs has one Of the finest turnouts
the street. She drives fine pair of iron gray
horses attached to a victoria. Mrs. Ganson, Of
Pufa wi /
son. is also Of the finest Of drivers. Mrs. A. Il.
Shattuck handles the Icins with skill pair OF
fine horses.
Miss Carey and Miss ROtch gave charming dinner
party on Monday evening in honor Of their guest Mrs
Carey, who eighty years old on that day. Among
the guests were Colonel and Mrs. Auchmuty. Mr.. and
Mrs Samuel Lawrence and Mr.. and Mrs. RObesOn
dinner party was given by Mrs. Charles L. Colby on
Monday evening. when a dozen cotagers were
present
Mr.. and Mrs. William d. Sloane went to Bar IIarbor
on Friday where they will remain during the greater
part Of the month of August.
Mrs Charles Lanier entertained the Archery Club on
THURSDAY afternoon. As the season advances the
shooting with the bow more interesting and the
Young ladies are getting up spirited competition for
the autumn prizes.
Mrs James L. Barclay is in Newport for few
weeks. Mr.. Barclay is yet here. Mrs. Barclays
health is nearly restored. although she still suffers
somewhat from the effects Of being thrown from her
horse last fall
Mr.. and Mrs F. B. Hoffman have arrived from
| Europe ana will spend some weeks with Mr.. and Mr..
| " g. ~hatuck. The ShattuCks with the llOf
| mans during the winter at their home in England
| Mrs Henry A. Barclay gave a boating party at
Lake Mahkeenac one evening this week for the younG
| peOplc After rowing about on the lake the party
| returned t. lie Barclay cottage, where refreshments
| were served and there dancing until about 10
| Among the recent arrivals at the Curtis House are
| DR. Charles Steadman Ball Mr.. and Mrs ". T.. Brown
| Miss l. O. Brown. Miss y W Brown, Miss J. r. Hr2wn
! j, NJ Brown, ir., Peter Moer, Edwin p. Mollcr;
Francis Gallan, Nj and Mrs H. 4: Rogers Mr T. ana
| charles p Armstrong, BROOKLYN at the Beevue-The-
! ndore Rnxlaer. George II. Brown. Now York.