Evening star., 1896-08-22
NEWPORT ON THE WANE
The Test of Wealth Proves a Heavy Hapdi-
cap.
snap Shots at Noted Leaders OF
Society as They Relax by
the Sen.


special correspondence Of The Evening Star
OCEAN HOUSE. Newport, Aug. 20, 1so6
Newport, the imaginative picture of The
great beyond, with its mansions not of
gold' but of grandeur. combined with nat
aral endownents, escapes being perfect
ehly by the power exercised by wealth and
the broken family ties. The glory of New
port gauged by past seasons, is on the
wane. Chauncey Depew on a recent visit
SAID: There have been many things 10 de-
press the season this year. And, so far as
l can see, the season is dull one Their.
are few balls and other social affairs. hut
the gayety which characterized the past is
no more. This, / believe" he continued
as largely due TO the depression in busi-
ress circles
The animated talk IS of the future. The
presence of Mr.. Harry Payne Whitney. who
VIII wed Gertrude Vanderbilt on the 18th
IS source OF pleasant comment. Miss
Vanderbilt is one of the most richly en-
Cow ed women in America.
The Breakers, situated on the cliffs with
It's magnificent eNpanse of ocean view is
ever a source of interest TO strangers Il
Is even more so now, as Mr.. Cornelius
Vanderbilt lounges In an easy chair. with
p!liowed back, and grows stronger with the
breathing OF the salt air. He is hourly en-
tertained 10y some of the business men who
run over TO watch his progress in health
The estate, with its commanding views, is
being interestedly discussed this season.
Mrs. Hugh Paget is disappointing the pco-
PIE of Newport, who expected entertain
Tents on larger scale with the addition
Of the fine ball rooms in this seasons cot
tage.
The Brices have already embarked on the
gay world. Their recent musicale was not
uni'ke similar affairs given in Washing
ton. Miss Kate Brice is one of the popular
dancers a the Casino; also Miss Clapp of
Washington. A curious incident happened
last Monday at the Casino. Several fair
maid uh fan nd mot fair
golG served their fortunes attempted to
join in the dance. Hardly had they taken
their places before there a dividing
line drawn. They were left 10 decide
whether to leave or make themselves con-
spicuous by having the floor TO themselves.
II is hardly necessary TO add that they has
tened to conceal crimson faces. back of
closed doors. Such is Newport and the in
fiuence of the gold question in the feminine
world.
The Right Hon. O'Beirne of the british
embassy is here for the season. Count NJ.
de Meek and his beautiful wife Of the
Russian legation are enjoying short stay
in Newport.
Senator Chandler of New Hampshire who
has been here at the Ocean House, is now
on the Dolphin with Secretary Herbert.
The yacht being built for Tony prexel
in Clyde, Scotland. will be chrsten ened Mar
guerite, and in its elegance will be a mod
ern palace. Already plans are made for
| the cruise.
Miss May Van Allen was presented TO the
social world al ball given at ;he English
castle, "Wakehurst," Tuesday. Miss Van
Allen has only lately returned from abroad.
where she has been pursuing her studies
| in Italy. While a girl of wealth. she is not
| the typical pampered child of fortune. She
is medium height. with figure indicat-
ing health. rather than beauty of outline.
Her golden hair is worn low and brushed
away from her forehead. Her ro.nded
| face giows with health and her sparkling
brown eyes are expressive With the added
charm of millions this heiress will not long
remain in the eligible field. The Van Allen
estate is opposite that OF the Cornelius
Vanderbilts. A nigh stone wall gives il an
air of English seclus!on.
Miss Josephine Brooks, VINO makes her
debut Saturday. Is beautiful young wo-
man. She is blessed not only by millions
on her mothers side. but by wealth which
she will receive from the Higginses.
Young Alfred Vanderbilt passed here the
other day on horseback. He wore English
boots and a light mixed coat and trous-
ers. He is not strikingly unlike other men
at nineteen. with slight physique, even
though the supposed heir of the vast Van
derbilt estates.
Mrs. Potter Palmer called at the hotel
yesterday. Her delicate beauty was en-
silk, the bodice trimmed with Duchess
lace across the shoulders. Pink roses
nodded on her broad straw hat, which was
also adorned with clusters of lilacs. She
was accompanied by Miss Julia Grant
daughter of Fred Grant, who, with Miss
Victoria Sartoris, is a guest for the season
Miss Grant is a tall brunette and dresses
with pronounced individual taste.
Mr.. George Alfred Townsend is at the
Ocean House. He is hard at work during
the day, but in the evenings may be seen
NXuriating in the breeZes from the sea-