New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-25
NEWPORT FESTIVITIES.
A WEEK CROWDED WITH INCIDENTS.
POLO. TENNIS ASb GOLF. ELABORATE PIcNIcs
AND DINNERS - ANOTHER BUSY


AND DINNERS - ANOTHER BUSY
WEEK COMING.
Newport. Aug. "a (SpeciaD.-The weather 'n'
week has been a delightful change from the IN
tensely warm days OF the previous TWO "eeA''
Several midnight rains have freshened up the "ee'
and shrubbery wonderfully and everything 'oons
bright The week has been one OF unusual ac''-
itv Seldom has there been SO much crowded into
so short a space OF time and so successfully Inc
polo tournament ended on Wednesday Inc 'e'''s
tournament began Tuesday. Bicycling VIM"
was stopped to certain extent In the war;" '"'''
has revived. An interesting private boat race wac
witnessed a charitable entertainment was give"
and balls picnics dinners and dances were i"nu-
merable .
The polo tournament attracted much attention
from the beginning. and although the playing was
not as good last year. II was excitins an" so
good hits were made. The management 10 '
pleased with the result. 'The tennis to"'""
began under the most suspicious circumstances:
The orchestra gave its usual morning concerns anu
tho music added to the general attractiveness OF
the scene.
The semi-weeky hops we'll attended many
coming in for a short while after dinners give"
earlier In the evening. The evening concerns a''o
continue TO be largely attended.
The principal occurrence Of the week al the
Casino was the tabIeaus for the benefit OF the New"
port Hospital. on Thursday evening Inc sac y,
,tckets which were 81 EACH was large ana neued
q good amount to be turned over 10 the treasurer
of the hospital. The theatre was cro"ue" WIN
richly dressed women. Seldom Is there such an
elaborate display OF gowns seen OH an oo''s'o" u
this kind in New-fork
rho cotta1ers are entertaining many visitors dur
ING the tennis tournament and the hotels ana
boarding houses crowded with guests De-
ing compelled. In some cases 10 TURN '"e"
quay The childrens lawn fetes given every
Saturday afternoon by Mr.. Leland. OF the ocean
&c ut 1V
decorated with flags and Japanese lanterns. Fancy
dancing under the direction of Carl Marwig. Is
the principal feature of the fete. and games arc
aIso ,naulged in The Saturday evening dances
given in the large reception-room are also popular
MIR. BELMONTs BIG PICNIC.
ON Monday afternoon picnic was given at Gray
Craig by o. II. p Belmont. which was by far the
most novel and largest affair Of its kind this sea-
son At / o'clock the start Tor Gray craig was
made and the eleven coaches. as they passed along
the avenue. had all the appearance of another
coaching parade The line led by o. II. p.
belmont. who is one of Newports best whips.
I'pon the arrival OF the guests. 10 in NUMBER
luncheon was served under a tent. The guests
were seated around a horseshoe table, decorated
with pink flowers. After luncheon the guests
were taken over the immense estate and the valu-
bic collection Of wild animals with their native
keepers was admired. A surprise which was en-
loved greatly was the appearance of a coored
Jubilee quartet, which sang Old plantation songs
Gray Park is only short distance from Newport
and Is of the best situated places on the isiahu
on Tuesday evening Eastbourne LodgS was the
scene OF a large dinner dance given by Mr. and
Mrs W. Fitz-Hugh Whitehouse, in honor Of their
SON Henry w Whitehouse who has just attained
his majority The stone terrace was nclosed and
beautifully decorated with flowers and ferns. The
ballroom was decorated with white hydrangeas. the
library with the ever-popular golden rod and the
Hreplaces and mantes banked with autumn
flowers The cotillon was led by Mr.. Whitehouse.
in whose honor the ball given, and Miss Ger
trude Vanderbilt Supper served on small
tables at midnight and tea just before the dance
broke up. There were about two hundred guests.
one of the largest lawn parties OF the season. In
fact one of largest given here occurred az
Beaueu, the home Of Mrs. Calvin D. Brlce' on
Wednesday afternoon. Upon the lawn, near the
cliffs was erected a large elevated platform, upon
which dancing enjoyed with music furnished
by the Hungarian Orchestra. while number OF
small tents in close proximity. sheltered mesmer-
lists, palmists, Straightforward performers fortune
tellers, dog circus and other interesting side
shows. On the opposite side Of the lawn were
counter attractions, all of which received their
share of attention. The Newport Band was sta
toned near a large marquee. under which a
luncheon was served Mrs. Brice was assisted in
receiving by her daughter Miss Brce
PLAYING GOLF FOR PRIZES.
There was a large crowd at the Golf Cub on
Monday to witness the match for the third OF the
Havemeyer golf cups. There were nine con-
testants. but the winner. Harry o. Havemeyer. was
far in advance of the others. His net score was
eghty-four which has rarely been equalled by an
matches at Niagara links next month. the com
mittee of the Newport Golf club has decided to
hold the tournament for the prizes offered by Mr.:
Havemeyer in the first week in october, instead of
firc fica 10Th Il
tanned at the Golf Club Tuesday evening. Mr..
and Mrs H. Hollis Honeywell also gave dinner
dinner dance given at the Country Club this season
the by Evening a The cards
domino party In purple about two hundred beng
issued. The entire building was decorated With
lighted with electric lights covered with delicatey
tinted silk shades the guests qn ifa sar at
cotillon was led by ]. ID. r. Baldwin and Worthing-
ton whitehouse. Music was furnished by two
bands
ENTERTAINMENTS on BOARD YACHTS
Owing TO the races soon to take place for the
Americas Cup unusual interest is taken in yacht
ing. Numerous dinners are given on board the
yachts and the harbor looks lively with the many
boats which are continually going out and coming
in John Jacob Aston gave a dinner TO about thirty
guests board his steam yacht Nourmahal on
Tuesday evening and then started 1 YIN "a few ,N
races and also view Vakyrie III.
Gerry entertained on NJ board his
yacht Electra on THURSDAY I'm evsnas s,s Mr. Gerry
Perry Belmont. with party OF guests. took
short sail on Tuesday. stopping for while at
Narragansett Pier. board his steam yacht
Satanella.
]. B. Wolfe entertained on board his yacht
Rhada on Friday afternoon. and treated his
guests to a short sail
II the pleasant weather continues bicycle runs and
dinners Will again be in order. A bicycle parade
is to be arranged for early In September by the
summer residents j. j. Van Allen is at the head
OF the movement. Severa. dinners are announced
to take place at the Golf Club after short ruins
Mrs Maud Howe Elliot gave another OF her at
tractive informal talks last Monday, at the home
OF Mrs. J. c. Gray. The subject was Venice"
There was large and apprecatve audience. Mrs.
Elliot gives another talk on Monday and the last
OF her series of six in September.
j NJ Ritchie gave a farewell bachelor dinner
Monday evening His guests included De Courcey
Forbes Center Hitchcock. Victor Sorchan Perry
Tiffany, r. l.. Cottenet. r. {. Sands Herbert Rob-
bins Craig Wadsworth and others.
The week ended most brilliantly with the Richie