New-York tribune., 1895-08-11
SOCIAL LIFE At NEWPORT

SUMNER RESIDENTS ENTERTAIN LAvIsHLY-END
OF A WEEK OF YACHT RACING AND GAYETY
Newport. r. l.. Aug. 10 (speciaD.-Society here
is entertaining extensively and lavishly The week
OF Yacht races is over and was grand success
Great interest was manifested in the races by the
cottagers the steam yachts taking many guests
out TO witness each days races. which were Just
ou,s,da the harbor The "Harbor Fete" was
brilliant success, beyond the most ssnguine ex-
nectations 4 parade OF Illuminated boats was the
principal feature OF the evening. Prizes were gwen
10 the best Illuminated boats In the parade the
Newport Naval Reserves carrying of the prize
The fete was in honor OF the Ne"-l lork facnt
Club fleet anchored in the harbor
The chief incident FOR this season was the casino
subscrintion ball which a grand success. both
from a financial and social point OF view Inc
attendance was much larger tnan Tor seVeral sea-
sons past probably owing to the early date ana
the ladies' gowns brilliant The governors are
much pleased with the result this early date being
an experiment the ball generally occurring about
,breo vaeks 70 a month later in the season. At
. ,,eet,ng ~ the governors OF the Casino early
IN the week several plans for future attractions
were discussed al length but nothing dehhi'e mas
been decided upon.
There are a great many strangers In town. The
hotels and boarding houses are crowded win guests
most q, whom will stay till the first OF September
Tho MILO tournament begins Monday Practice
games are now going and many OF the summer
cottagers drive witness the contests IN their
carriages and four-in- hands. The new polo grounds
~ the Country Club will be ready for use next sea-
SON.
Interest is increasing in tennis as the tournament
araws near The players both amateur and pro-
fessonaI are practising every day at the casino
~ q, ,hs numerous private courts Of the cottagers.
Many OF these practice games are 'lose contests
and are watched with much interest The morning
ao,oar,s AZ the Casino are we'll attended.
tho sunday and Wednesday evening musicals.
The bicycle academy at the Casino Is still busy
Mace From early morning I'LL far into the after
noon many women being taught the art OF
cvcling There Is hardly family among the sum-
mer residents who have not three TO five and even
more bicycles
The Tooker- Ritchie wedding. which Is 10 take
nlace on August "a. promises 10 be brilliant ar
fair There are to be no bridesmaids Maids OF
honor are to be Mrs Whitney Warren. sister OF
the bride and Miss Edith Gushing. Austin wads-
worth is 70 be best man
II has been decided by the Board OF Directors OF
the Country Club to have concert there every
Saturday afternoon the first occurring to-day.
which was In the nature OF a housewarnlng
The first ladies' handicap golf match ever played
links OF the club large number participating.
The match for a medal. but as Mrs. Anna
Sands and Mrs. August Belmont tied. ''play-on
will be necessary.
A. NJ Coats and Victor Sorchan won the
golf cups presented by T. a. Havemeyer MI ana
Mrs. George ". Kidd have been elected members
OF the Golf Club.
The chiidrens lawn fete given by Mr.. Leland. OF
the Ocean House. was largely attended this after
noon by the guests OF the hotel ana summer resi-
The annual cosehins parade. which " to taxi.