The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-07-26
AT The PIER.
A Leading Social Event at
the Famous Resort.
The Country Clubs Enterprises En-
gage Attention Nowadays.
Prominent People Who May Be Seen
In Society Centers.


its shadow before will be grand ball
by the Country Club which shall equal In
every way the famous Hunt bali OF last
seasons. The Country Club Is but the
branching out of the Narragansett
Hounds, which were organized by lew
OF the leading summerers at the Pler last
year. The club can truly be SAID 10 DE
the representative social organization
here and fortunate is he who shall have
the good fortune to enter the charmed
circle. What with races, polo matches,
golf and other sports outside ana enter
tainments of good cheer around the les
tive boards indoors the club certainly al
fords its members great variety OF
amusement and must undoubtedly draw
from the patronage at the Casino.
On Wednesday afternoons the club IN
dulges in polo practice in preparation for
polo tournament of four days which VIII
take place on the grounds under the aus
pices of the National Polo Association.
Among the contestants will be the Koch
ester Suffolk and Westchester Clubs.
The tournament will open August b.
The Saturday races of the club always
bring out a representative attendance, and
everybody who desires to do the proper
thing makes it point to be there; Mr.
w. G.. Marrow OF Washington distin-
guished himself at one OF the recent meets
by taking three prizes.
In one Of the events George Clayton,
who rides for Professor j. j. Dwyer OF
Providence, was thrown from his mount,
dislocating his shoulder. The presence OF
bookmakers at future meets will make 1t
interesting for those OF sporting proclivi-
ties.
Another event under the clubs auspices
will be bicycle parade over the Point
Judith road for ladies and gentlemen.
The semi weekly vaudevilles In
the Casino Theater were inau-
gurated last Tuesday before fairly
good attendance. The idea GER
the Casino for amusement, and those form
the majority of visitors here, welcome
this innovation. The presence OF a
mediocre quartet caused apprehension to
some that the quality OF these entertain
ments would not be up to the standard
which they expect and are willing to pay
for. This feature In question occurring
last on the program sent the audience
away with a bad taste in its mouth, so TO
speak; bat the point should not be over
looked that the rest OF the program GER
tainly came up to the high standard and
there is every reason for believing that
this standard will be maintained through
out in the future. III the new venture shall
prove to be success these entertainments
shall be continued in seasons to come and
more elaborate preparations made.
The weekly hops at the Casino are now
literally patronized and the pretty ball
room is always filled to overflowing with
society folk. At the last Wednesday hop
the charming wife of Colonel G. 5.
Wheaton, Of Providence, made lovely
appearance, gowned in perfectly plain
toilette OF pink satin and decollette with
deep collar of rare old lace, which,
together with the lady's personal beauty,
formed combination which was charm
ing to the beholder
As swimmer there are but few even
among the sterner sex who can equal
Mrs. Wheaton, who takes to the water as
the proverbial duck does. This lady has
also added wheeling TO her many accom-
plishments, having in very snort time
mastered the silent steed.
Bicycle accidents are common. The other
night Casino attendant collided with a
wagon, fortunately escaping personal
injury, but entirely demolishing the
wheel.
The magnificent steam yacht Valiant,
owned by William X. Vanderbilt, Is now
seen frequently in Narragansett waters,
and society's tongues are set wagging in
consequence.
Miss Caroline Hazard arrived from Santa
Barbara In q special car early Thursday
morning.
Professor John t. Trowbridge OF
Howard College and Mrs. Trow bridge,
have returned from Sharon Springs, New
York.
Mr.. Charles Dana Gibson, "Life's"
talented cartoonist, has arrived in COM
pany with Miss Irene Langhorne of Rich
mond, Va, whom current report names
as his fiancee.
Mrs. ID. A. Kinney OF Washington, who
is related to the Kinneys here, is TO stay
at the Pier for some time
Paymaster and Mrs. III. I. l.. Harris OF
Richmond, Va, are guests at the
Mathewson.
The well-known tennis player, Harry
Mason, is here preparatory to entering
| in the tennis tournament on the Casino
court during the week of August r.
C. c. Corbett OF THE NEWS was at the
| Pier for a short stay.
Miss Marguerite Hutchins of Provi-
dence is conspicuous among the young
| folk at the Casino hops.
Colonel Il. s. Mumford, U. S. A,
together with Mrs. and Miss Mumford,
have been entertained at Mrs. David
/ Stevenson's cottage on the Rocks.
Arrivals from Providence are: Fred
erick n. Smith, Harry G. Clark, Alfred
| J. Mills, Mrs. Miller and III. l.. Hennessy
and John Harty, East Providence.