The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-09-17
WHAT rs CONG ON IN soc,rTr

| will mark society life during the next fa,,
| weeks. September. which is usually a d,,I
month. will be given over mt Ncwror; TO gDol
dinners and high teas. md in town To IN.
mounting OF households. removal Of families
opening Of schools, and general ureyennesS
and disquiet while country homes rromiset,
be full OF life and interest. For this the rren.
International yacht race is mainly rcsron.
slble. The 18th OF September will probably
rartake largely OF the nature OF n holiday IN
this city. although nothing can lie seen of tho
race from n roint nearer than tho sortl
shore OF Staten Island. Tho bay wifi
be packed with all sorts and condition,
Of craft. from tho imperial Valiant down
through long fle OF peerless steam and
sailing yachts, to tho modest tug and fishing
smack Already invitations have been issued
by Mr. and Mrs. Vanderbilt for n large party
on board their yacht. and Newport. lenoS
and Long Island will be depopulated for the
day which ia to DO marked by triumph or
defeat for American yachts and yachtsmen.
Very wisely tho Newport Racing Association
have fixed on the 23d for their trotting and
running matches. and IL the polo games at
Cedarhurst on that day do not interfere, thor
will probably havo fair attendance.
The offer OF Mr. Eugene Higgins OF hand.
some silver or gold trophy ~ It only could 10
called anything but a cupO for n series OF
games to be played without handicap. was ac-
cepted by tho Polo Committee in session at
the CATS Savarin few days since. The In.
dependence team OF the Morris County Club,
consisting OF Thomas Hitchcock. Jr- c. L.
Day. BENJAMIN Nicol. and L. c. Potter or
George Fustls. are to play against Foxhan
Keene and John T.. Cowdin OF the Rockaway
Club. o. ". Bird Of the Meadowbrook. and 4
1. Agassiz OF the Myopias. These games
ought to settle the question OF team suprema.
cy which has been SO warmly disputed this
summer. II. indeed. rival contestants In any
field are ever willing to yield the palm even to
successful adversaries.
Tho ladies have been fighting pretty hot
battle In Newport for superiority in the tennis
courts. The mixed doubles have been oven
more exciting than the singles. although
neither Mrs. Aston nor Miss Taller. the two
champion players, derived very much advan.
tage from their male partners. The match
went by default on account OF Miss Tailers
accident but the remarkable strength and
skill shown on both sides was a surprise to
the spectators who witnessed the games.
The course Of picnics which usually winds
up the Newport season has been short this
year. Mr.. Perry Belmont's and Mr.. Center
Hltchcock's being the only ones that have
been given. They made them as unlike as
possible. Mr.. Hitchcock having the advantage
.
woods and glades. and Mr.. Belmont's combin-
ing sail on the Eatanela with a coaching
trip across tho island. 1t Is misfortune for
New York's winter season that these gentle
mon. who have been so assiduous In promoting
the enjoyment OF their friends at Newport in
common with Mr.. Van Allen and others Of tho
same set. should spread their wings each year
and quietly fly away to Nice. Pau. and British
hunting grounds as soon as the horse show is
It that their souls abhor dancing and debu-
tantes delight them not2
The Newport season. which Is now drawing
to q close. has been neither long nor very
gay, but 1t has had. from first to last. an
element Of harmony md pleasantness which
has been greatly enjoyed both by cottacers
and visitors. No scandals have darkened the
air. no impertinent gossip has reflected upon
bellies or beaux. no fictitious betrothals
have been reported no rlvalries or jealousies
have provoked to anger or recrimination.
Matrimonial engagements have not resulted
from the season. or. II they have no announce
ments have been made. Indeed. sentimen.
seems to be rather out OF touch with Newport
life. and the engagement OF Miss Isabelle
Hunnewell Of Boston and James B. Hartman.
Jr. Of New York, which was announced at New
port. really took place at Bar Harbor.
The first autumn wedding. which was that
OF Miss Birdie Otis and Mr.. Frederick Edey.
was gala day at the quiet little hamlet Of
Bellport, on Long Islands southern shore.
The villagers. among whom the fair young
bride had been brought up. took tho warmest
interest In the marriage. and ono OF the pref
test OF all the beautifully decorated rooms in
Mr.. Otis's house was banked and Carlanded
by them with wreaths and bunohes of golden
rod and gladiolL The procession Of stages q
yah ipdi1enoua IN T,opo IaIapd nd not To
be duplicated elsewhere. which conveyed rela-
tives and friends from the station to the house.
made quite floral parade from tho wreaths
and bouquets OF wild flowers with which they
were adorned. and the road was festooned
with flags and earlands from start to finish.
1t was o typical country wedding, with the
breakfast spread on small tables under the
trees and with laugh and pleasant word
for every one from the genial host and his
family to add sparkle to the wine and favor to
the feast Miss Otis was an ideal bride. ro-
gally handsome in white satin and point lace
but go simple. natural. and unaffected 40 to
call forth the admiration Of all. The company
was composed principally Of old friends and
branches OF the Otis and Post fam
ilies among whom Mrs. GARRISON. the eldest
daughter OF the house. in rose satin and white
lace. was easily the prettiest woman present.
The four in hand breaks OF Mr. Walter Suydam
and Mr. Bayard Cutting. who drove down from
Islip and Sayville. added glitter to the scene.
and Lander's band gave It life and animation.
The season at Lenox has opened with tho
time-honored tennis tournament at the club
house. the tub parade. the Saturday evening
dances at the Assembly Rooms. and unlimited
archery. Except that the boys OF few years
since have taken on the sem blance OF men, and
0 few debutantes have been added to the rose
bud garden OF girls, everything Is exactly as It
was in the beginning. and looks as II it might
continue to be for some years to come. Newport
recruits have not yet begun to arrive. Mrs.
Frederic Esler being the only new conner at
Curtiss. and Mrs. James Andariese at Mrs ".
D. Sloane's. Mrs. Sloane. as usual. Is inde!a-
tigable In making her house delightful to her
daughters and their friends. and her dinner o!
.wenty.twoa few nights since included all the
freshest and protest maidens In LenoI. Mrs