New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-26
RICHFIELD SPRINGS GAYETY.
HOPS AT THE BIG HOTELS-PREPARAT1ON
FOR THE HORSE SHOW.

FOR THE HORSE SHOW.
Richeeld Springs. July % (SpecaD.-Last Satur-
day night was the gayest OF the season, the occa-
sion being the first invitation hop at the Spring
House. and at the Darlington a similar function
was in progress. At the Spring House the INES
of bright-colored lanterns with which the We
randas were hung accorded with the gay scene
within. and shed bewitchng light upon the
thermometers who sought their cool shades between
the dances p. Bradiee Strong and Lawrence
Meyers who on the Committee or Arrange
rnents did their part admirably, and TO them much
OF tho success OF the affair was due. Al the Earl
ington an equally brilliant scene was being enacted
and dancing went gayly throughout the evening.
A Musical Morning was given at the beautiful
homo Of Mrs Amos Merrill Saturday last.
Shortly after II O'Clock stream OF carriages be-
gan 10 bowl rapidly up Church-st. and into the
extensive grounds surrounding clayton Lodge
The house occupies the most commanding location
IN Richheld and the view from the verandas and
the drawing-room windows is magnificent. BY
noon n gathering had assembled upon the great
circular balcony that representative or the
wealth culture and beauty of the summer pcpula-
ton The musical programme was arranged with
great care, Miss Cady and Mr.. Robinson, ooth OF
New-York being the performers. Among those
present were Mrs Robert Taller. Mrs. G. S. Field,
Mrs Strong, Mrs. Shattuck, Mrs. f. +. Fare, Mrs
c. b. Savage Mrs. F. p. Furnuld Miss Won Stade'
Mrs Willis s. Paine Colonel Wills D. fdlne, T.
Rradlee Strong Mrs. J. Lee Taller, the Misses
Burke Miss Louise Dudley Mrs. John Dudley.
Mrs. Horace Porter General and Mrs. Schuyler
Hamilton. Mrs w X. Baxter and many others.
The regular sacred concerts at the Spring House
and Darlington called out large gatherings last
Sunday evening Mr. and Mrs j. Williams Macy,
of New-York, were the soloists at the spring
House. and Mr.. and Mrs Alexander Thompson at
the Darlington assisted by the Heart Of Mary
land" Quartet.
AS the date for the horse show approaches, more
and more interest IS being manifested. At a recent
meeting OF the Executive COMMITTEES It was de-
cided TO make the affair purely local one and tho
wisdom OF the change is shown by the way entries
have since come IN Extensive alterations have
been made In the driving park which make the
show ring one OF the finest in the country. The
Judges stand has been moved back In order not
to obstruct the view of any part OF the ring. On
the last day OF the show there will be an ex-
hibition or tandem driving by Mr.. Mansfield.
Samuel TAYLOR jr, Editor OF The Rider ana
Driver" will ac. as one of the Judges, and three or
four other prominent horsemen Of New-York are
expected 10 aid. Wyndham Quinn, Of New York.
has been made assistant secretary Of the show.
The Executive Committee are General George S.
Field chairman: Thomas r. Proctor DR.. w. B.
Crane Colonel George Boxer. George A. Ballantine.
Henry Wardwell Robert w. Taller, ". ID. Weed,
Major T. L. Brand. S. 5. Spauding. w. j. Elias
and f. NJ Earle, secretary and treasurer Ihese
men have all engaged boxes for the occasion.
Others who will have boxes are S. S. Spaulding'
Kent Mason, Mayor Strong, Colonel Wills >.
Paine Mrs. Morrill, and Colonel Anderson.
on the first day. July r. Mr. Wardwe will ex-
hibit his famous French coach stallion and four OF
its get Horses will also be shown by {. +. Levin.
w J. Elias Lee Taller. General Field, Frank
Croker. E. NJ. Earle, Frank Rof and Mr.. 81
lan.ine on the second day the great attraction
viii he the exhibition Of fourth hands. Entries
for this class VIII be made by Mr.. 3allantne, W.
J. Elias Lee Taller. General Field and W. ~;
Woods The prize list Is not yet complete, but VIII
be given with the names OF winners next week
New Workers who have registered at the notes
this week are: At the Spring House. ames w.
HANDEL Mrs Randell, f. Lord, George F. Kissam,
Grace Henderson Horace Porter. Clarence Porter
and Mrs. Clarence Porter. At the Earlington-J.
F. Batter J. y. spaulding; Chares Il IrqgEnarT,'
Mrs f. NJ Ditmus. H. S. Nokenbaugh. Miss NJ E.
Lawrence Mrs. W. H. Ricketts, ana r. J. Potter