St. Paul daily globe., 1892-07-03
SUMMER BY THE SEA.
vanderbilts Have Already
Opened Their Houses at
Newport.
Mrs. Whitelaw Reid and Mrs.
Chauncey NJ. Depew to
Be There.

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Mrs. Cleveland to Re main at
ii Buzzard's Bay All the
Season.
People at Bar Harbor--Stan-
wood, the Home Of the
BlaineS.
Special to the Globe.
NEWPORT. R. l., July o. Newport is
the most fascinating Northern summer
resort i'll which to spend the early days
OF July. The wide-stretchlng beach,
the invigorating salt sea air. the fine
hotels and excellent accommodations
are few of the comfortable attractions
which cannot be overlooked.
Newport is the one spot where society
welcomes new face and a new name
with open arms. Newport is the first
step on the ladder of social fame. 1t
was at Newport that Mrs. Paren Ste
vens, Mrs. Bradley Martin and the
| Vanderbilts made their first successful
debut.
The wealthy hostess, if she is clever,
may gather around her the most aristo-
cratic of the cottagers and visitors who
seem to lay aside their plutocracies,
conventionalites and erstwhile social
criticisms in summer time. Newport is
like a youthful belle. She wants only
gaiety, and he or she who can entertain
her royalty may become first among the
worshipers.
The Vanderbilts, Mrs. Cornelius and
William K, have already opened their
fine summer houses. The great sorrow
caused by the death Of young Cor
nellus Vanderbilt will for time debar
all social entertainments Mrs. Will
lam K. Vanderbilt's magnificent marble
palace OH Bellevue avenue in its pure
gothic architecture, marvellous adorn-
ments and costly appointments seems
deserted indeed, being only occupied by
tour members of the family and the
three servants.
Mrs. Vanderbilt
is one of the loveliest of married bellies
Va ANN PVits 0iI0 WilCI IIOG III
dresses in exquisite and queenly style.
She is tall, dark-haired and graceful in
manner: Her eyes are of deep brown,
forceful, earnest and attractive. She
has many accomplishments which place
her above the average social hostess.
Her own language, IL would not be con-
tented without my piano and my
guitar" illustrates her artistic abilities.
Mrs. Whitelaw Reid, the wife OF the
nominee for vice president on the Re-
publican ticket, is expected to spend
part of her summer at Newport Mrs.
Reid is'a very fine entertainer. having
acquired the brilliant Partisan art of re-
celying guests during her long stay
abroad. Her daughter, Miss Reid, will
accompany her, and Mr.. Reid will
spend some of the time with them.
they have taken a cottage on Bellevue
avenue. which will be furnished richly.
GIN. Fay. of Chicago, one of the rich
est of the fcottagers, has remodelled
his beautiful villa Oh Naragansett av-
enue. 1t now presents one OF the
tates, surrounded as it is by beautiful
green lawns. Mrs. James A. Swan, of
Columbus, D., is an early occupant of
her new villa on Gibbs avenue. The
Powells, of. Chicago. have already
opened their house near the cliffs.
a.d'he decision of Hon. Chauncey M.
Depew and Mrs. Depew to summer at
Newport has brought joy to the hearts
of all. Mrs. Depew spares neither time
nor money in the entertainment of
guests, and is herself the magnetic cen
ter of every gathering.
Among the noted women who lead
society at Newport, Mrs. Ii. r. Pratt, of
Chicago. holds prominent position.
She is beautiful, graceful and intel
lectual, three remarkable traits for one
woman to possess in this degenerate
social age. Mrs. Pratt has recently
purchased the famous Matthews cot
tage, and intends to entertain late into
the autumn.
Mrs. Cleveland.
Eyes. we will stay at Buzzard's Bav
all summer" said Mrs. Cleveland, the
wife of the eX-president. when ques-
toned as to their movements. ''Both
Mr.. Cleveland and myself are particu-
larly fond of Buzzard'S Bay and the
cottage. and, really, there is no place
we know where fish is so plenty, and fish
is really the chief item of our summer
happiness"
Mrs. Cleveland is looking as fresh and
girlish as ever. She takes daily drives
with little Ruth and big Newfound-
land dog, her favorite pet, whose name
is. Grover. Her mother will visit her
later in the summer, and some young
lady friends from the South will be
their guests in August.
From authentic reports it is learned
that A. E. Stevenson, the candidate for
the vice presidency on the Democratic
ticket, with his charming wife and
daughters. will occupy cottage at Buz-
Yards Bay during the summer. Whether
this move of theirs has campaign tinge
to it, do not know; but. at all events,
Buzzard's Bay society will be honored
by the presence of beautiful Julia Scott,
Letitia L. and Mary E. Stevenson, who
gowns and dainty entertainments.
Philip Armour, the millionaire mer-
chant of Chicago. has just purchased
beautiful site at Cape Elizabeth. Me-,
and proposes to build palatial summer
residence. Mr.. Armour is happy in the
possession of one of the most attractive
of wives. Mrs. Armour is Juno-like
blonde, who dresses modestly but pic
tureSquely. She spends her summers at
Bar Harbor, Newport and Lake Mime
tonka.
At Bar Harbor.
Bar Harbor is in full blast with sum-
nler guests. One of the chief attrac-
tions 10 old aud young. sane and insane,
poor and rich, is the presence of Col.
Elliot F. Shepard, the sOn-in-law of
Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt, who, with
his wife and daughters, occupies the
Howard cottage, on Elmwood avenue.
,Ihey will entertain royalty during their
stay.
Among the noted Philadelphians who
have already arrived are the Misses
Symington. Mrs. Robert Lyman and the
Misses Lyman, Mr.. and Mrs. Harmer,
Mr.. aud Mrs. Fotterall, who have taken
the Hart cottage; De Grasse Foxs. Mr..
and Mrs. Edward Samuel, Mr.. and Mrs.
S. D. Shober, Miss Elizabeth Travers
Shober, Miss Mamie Shober, who have
taken the Tanglcwood cottage; Mr.. and
Mrs. M. Carey Lea, who are at the
Greystone villa; DR.. and Mrs. Chapman
and Mrs. Menafgee. DR.. and Mrs. j. Mad
ison TAYLOR, Mrs. Thomas Balch. DIR. and