Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-08-20
. OF The Evening Star

Correspo ndence Of The Evening star
BAR HARsoR, August IL. 1894
The gay season at this resort reached high
water mark during the past week and never be-
fore have the entertainments been upon q more
elaborate scale. Every hour Of the August DAYS
has been filed to overlooking with engagements
either on land or by water. and since the COM
ing Of the fleet. with all its attendant excite
ment, il is difficult TO steal a moment for neces-
sary rest. Conspicuous among the many beau
tiful pleasure craft in the harbor is the Yacht
"Fleetwing." the property OF Mr.. De Lamar.
the millionaire gold miner of Helena. Mont.
whose advent in Washington last winter under
the wing OF Mr.. Russell Harrison created such
o social sensation.
Mr.. De Lamar has but recently returned
from a tour abroad. during which he has made
a choice collection of works Of art where
with to adorn his future home at the capital,
having leased the spacious residence of Mr..
Augustus Cleveland Tylers for the season. The
trip to Bar Harbor was made from Newport.
stopping at the principal points of interest
along the route. and on SUNDAY his ensign
roated from the masthead prominent among
the bright pennants that for a fortnight past
have enliveued the sight of Bar Harborites.
Since his coming series of entertainments on
board have added fresh laurels TO his reputation
as host and set the hearts Of the fair maids all
of a futter with excitement With his usual
discretion this phenomenally successful man OF
fortune has steered his bark safely over the
qlicksands OF the matrimonial sea and is too
wary to be tricked through the Vaccinations Of
fortune-hunting mamas. Mr.. DE Lamar's phe-
Domenally romantic career from the date of his
first landing in America from tine bark in which
he set sail from Germany as a 'stowaway" at
the age of nine up TO his first public appearance
as social lion under his highly connected male
chaperon. is alresdy familiar TO most of Us and
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the recent republican campaign il Of too mate
rial benefit to his party TO be lightly ignored.
The Yacht Fleetwing was originally the prop
erty OF Mr.. Ogden. son-in-law of Commodore
Vanderbilt. and the same which a few years
since in contest with Pierre LorilIard's vessel.
the Vestal, and James Gordon Benefits ele-
CANT pleasure boat. the Henrietta. safely made
the trip across the Atlantic in midwinter, the
three reaching portrait Cowes the same night.
Not for Years past has Frenchman's bay been
so gay with bunting. and the huge white war
ships of the north Atlantic squadron at anchor
within the harbor form an attractive center
around which all others turn.
Mr.. Franklin Steele. with his wife and two
pretty daughters. are guests at the St. Sauveur,
where they have been since June and will prob
ably remain through September. Mrs. Steele
ID one OF the most popular Of handsome young
matrons. and her toilets are marked by that
taste and elegance which bespeaks the lady.
Mrs. Burton Harrison's water party at 'Sea
Crchins," which was postponed from last week
on account of the dense fog. came off on Mon
day and the occasion proved by far the most
picturesquely beautiful entertainment ever
given at the harbor. Between two and three
hundred invitations were issued and as most Of
the guests arrived by water the effect was artis-
tic in the extreme. Shortly after o'clock in
Vulnerable tiny craft emerged from various
directions, each decorated with gaily colored
cheese cloth and flowers, filled with daintiiy
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vailing tint OF their canoe. One Of the most
effective Of these was long white rowboat.
decorated with a canopy Of oak and cedar
boughs, with great punches of scarlet and yell
low blossoms fastened at the prov.
Twelve of the steam barges of the war ships,
gaiiy draped with bunting and fying the
national colors bore the officers Of the SQUAD
ron. headed by the admirals special transport
with the Secretary OF the Navy and Admiral
Gherardi in the bow. As the barge touched the
pier the crowd all formed in line and skirted
the lawn in a double flea venice-like pic
ture OF animation and color When Secretary
Tracy stepped ashore the band stationed on the
green struck up the 'Star SpangIed Banner"
and after being welcomed by his hostess the
distinguished visitor was soon lost in the throng
already assembled.
Sea Crchins' was all thrown open to the
guests and deliberately decked with Bowers and
ferns. Mrs. Dimmick, sister of ex-Secretary
Whitney, poured tea in the drawing room. She
wore a handsome toilet Of yellow and black
Miss Carey of Baltimore, in a gown Of pale
green and black silk, dispensed delicate cups OF
chocolate from the opposite end of the table.
Lemonade and cake were served by colored
walters. The hostess wore a tasteful gown Of
mauve crepe. with pretty French bonnet to
match. She welcomed her guests in the open
air, standing on a rich Persian rug. several az
which were scattered beneath the rustic seats
on the front lawn. The good old Virginia reel
was later danced on the green. Nothing was
wanting to the perfect success of the entertain
ment. Clear. mild weather with frosts. q touch
of October-like freshness in the air. The trans
lucent blue Of the sky, iecked with floating
clouds Of misty white, beautifully laid out
grounds, an elegantly appointed cottage. tempt
ing refreshments. charming society. enlivening
music and. beyond and above all. the deep-blue
waters Of Frenchman's bay, with it's environment
of towering mountains, clothed to the summit
in a soft mantle Of living green! What more
could NOR, tails desirel APT