New-York tribune., 1895-05-12
IN THE BERKSHIRE HILLS

THE SEASON At LENOx LIKELY TO Re UNcoM-
MONTY EARLY-ARRIvALs AT THE COTTAGES.
Lenox, Mass, May II (SpccIaD.-The weather the
last week has been unseasonably warm. the mer-
curry having reached so degrees nearly every day,
which is ten fifteen degrees higher than 1t
usually is In May. The consequence is that the
cottagers are coming earlier than usual and
some OF the New-York people arc coming two or
three weeks earlier than they had planned to.
large amount OF work has been going on at all
the country places. and the lawns and shrubbery
looking well.
Mrs Anson Phelps Stokes arrived on Monday
accompanied by Miss Ethel Stokes and the younger
members OF the family. She Is having a great
amount OF work done the place. and by the
time Mr. Stokes and Miss Helen Stokes reach
Shadow Brook, about the Goth. everything Will be
looking It's best.
John Sloane will occupy Wyndhurst soon, prob
ably next week Much OF his extensive grounds
did not need regarding when he built his country
house last year. so that It has the appearance OF
being one of the older places. He has been up
within a few days and has everything in order TO
Mrs Robert Winthrop has leased the cottage OF
George w. Folsom for the summer. ana VIII oc-
Mr. William D. Sloane. who has been here within
few days has Elm Court ready & TO occupy Sn TUESDAY
to M ns H5s o
Golf will be the leading outdoor sport this sea
o1 on the grounds Of Dr. creenieaf win be enlarged
by the addition OF several links. Mr.. Honeyman,
OF ST. Andrews. has arrived In Lenox and Will
have charge Of the sport. as he did last season.
The cub Will be much enlarged In membership,
as everybody who Is fond OF outdoor sports VIII
play, including many OF the young women Among
The golf enthusiasts who have already arrived are
s. Parkman Shaw. Joseph W. Burden. David Ly-
dig and Clarence Andrews. Anson Stokes, jr..
who makes frequent visits from Yale is also one
OF the active golfers
Mr. and Mrs. George G. Haven were at Sunny
croft this week, and will come up for the season
next week. 80
Point next week. Mr.. Jesup was In Lenox this
week to see that everything In readiness lie
will remain at his place here until July |, when
he will spend a month at his country place at Bar
Harbor.
Sockbridge, Mass. May II (SpeciaD-The wide.
beautiful Stockbridge main street, with its over
hanging elms presents charming appearance
these May days. The Casino will be opened
for the season June !.
Mrs. Oscar Iasigi arrived at her summer home
here Tuesday.
Arthur SedgwIck. the son-in-law OF Mrs. Lucius
Tuckerman. has leased Mrs Canning's cottage for
the season.
The Stockbrdge House has large number OF
guests. and many are booked for the month OF
June. These are some OF the recent New-York ar
rivals: Robert G. StetsOn John W. Kohlsaat II.
Iveson Parsons, l.. II. Brakeman, Mrs. Lewis, Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Hamilton
Pittsfeld. Mass. May II (Specia)-The Rev. J.
w. De Forest gave a lecture at the South Church
Wednesday evening on The War In the East" A
large audience was present. including many men,
bers OF the Wednesday Morning Club
Mr.. and Mrs. Edmund Spencer celebrated their
golden wedding Wednesday evening. A large num-
Der OF neghbors and friends called upon the aged
couple and "A purse OF SO In gold was given them
the presentation being made by Oliver w. Robbins