The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-20
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and cannot but enjoy thoir surroundings OF
ocean, mountain, and woodland, TO say nothing
of an atmosphere which fulnls all that can Ia
expected of this pleasant month Of juno. The
largo floating population, however. who suffer
many trials each year at hotels and lodging
houses to escape tho visitations OF hot wave,
which are bound TO present themselves from
time to time, are waiting quietly and comforta.
bly, in their town homes, while innkeepers mourn
and ice dealers sec their expected gains grad.
ually melting ut OF sight.
The magnificent line OF country seats north Of
Poughkcepsie, on the Hudson. is not ms KAY as
usual this year. Ellerslle, Gov. Morton's superb
place. Is deserted by the family and given oy,r
to gardeners. caretakers. and watchers over the
live stock. which forms a most valuable and in.
t~eresting feature OF the domain. Mr.. Ogden
Mills's new homo at Sta itsburg Is also wasting
its sweetness on farmers AMI husbaudnen while
its owners ARE enjoying London fcaSts and tunc.
tions at the special embassy in Carleton
House Terrace. Fernclif. the country seat OF
John Jacob Aston, has been open for many
! weeks. 1t Is the Clarence Dinsmore year al the
beautiful place near Staatsburg, which is occu.
pied alternately by the two brothers. and ar
rangements are in progress for Il succession OF
! very charming house parties during July and
September. Crumwold Farms, the estate OF Col,
Archibald Rogers, Is one OF the largest and most
costly on the river, and the family very seldom
desert 1t for any length OF time. The same may
be said Of Carnwath. the grounds and gardens
OF which were brought TO such perfection by the
late Mr.. Rives that very little is left for his son.
Mr.. Reginald Rives, to do but to enjoy it.
The new home OF Frederick ". Vanderbilt
which is now approaching completion. will DO
one Of the most picturesque and noticeable on
the river, standing as II does on a high blum
overlooking the upper Hudson, and Conspicuous
for its Corinfhlan atyle Of architprtura ia.
surrounded on all four sides With por,ico,
formed Of lofty pillars, Of which the capitals
are models OF Greek art. II Is unnecessary to
say that eve y modern appliance Of com.
fort and luxury, absolutely regardless o.
cost, will DO found In the exterior and
interior arrangements, and that this 600
acres Of park, lawn. and garden will cor.
respond In perfection Of finish with the mansion
that they surround. Mr.. and Mrs. vanderb.lt
have a temporary home In the "Bachelor's
Lodge" which 10 built on the site OF the old
Langdon carriage house, Mr.. Walter L1nSdon's
residence having been found In too dilapidated
q condition to be turned to any practical use.
The estate dates back in history to 1872, when a
deed was made OF 1t by Edward Hyde. Lord
Cornbury. to his daughter. who had married in
this country. From her 1t passed by ma rr!ags
and inheritance to the well.known Bard tamilyi
from them by purchase to DR.. David Hosack.
and SO on through Mrs Dorothea Langdon and
her son, Walter Langdon. to his nerhews. Wood
bury and Nicholson Kane. by whom II was sold
to Mr.. Frederick Wand
Newport life Is just now very attractive. The
verdure Is. as young girls say Of bali gowns and
bonbons, something to dream OF. and there are
victorias and landaus enough in Bellevue ave-
nue. every afternoon 70 give the customary
brightness to the scene. Mr.. Harry Payne Whit
ney's four-in-hand has been the first TO make its
appearance, and as 1t Is spick and span, new,
and admirably well-appointed. IL attracts a good
deal Of attention. The unexpected appearance
Of Mrs. J. J. Aston. who is a visitor at the Ather.
ton Blight place. has also made quite a sensa.
ton. and so has the raising Of The Rosary"
sign over the greenhouses of Mariet., Villa,
where Mr.. Rawlins Cottenet and Mr.. William
Tiffany will give their skill and their flowers 70
the adornment Of dining tables and bathrooms.
The engagement was announced yesterday Of
Miss Edith Blight, second daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Anterior Blight, to Mr.. William P. Thomp-
son. son Of the late Col. W. 81. Thompson Of
Ohio. II Is understood that the wedding Will
take place at Newport in the autumn
AS yet there are very few human rosebuds to
be seen. and grumblers are predicting q def.
cheney OF young girls to form the corps dc ballet.
1t Is true that matrimony carried OF several
prominent bellies at the close Of last season. and
several went abroad in the early spring. Among
the latter were Miss Katharine Duer. Miss Daisy
Post, Mrs. Morton's charming daughters, and
the Misses Cameron-all OF whom gave co!or
and brightness to Newport's last season But
every year brings its buds to bathrooms as well
as gardens, and many new and striking faces
may appear before the season opens.
or more importance than rosebuds, however,
are the golf and polo grounds. In which all
ages and conditions of men and women are IN.
terested. The handsome quarters OF the soil
club are already In order, and early players
utilize the links every day. Polo prospects are
not so bright, as very little can be done 10
give solidity 10 the turf OF the new grounds.
, and unless It can be made absolutely firm there
will be no polo In Sewpor, this year. II the
, coaching parade and the open-air horse show
, also fail to materialize. the seaport town viii
hardly be its old self again.
. Mr.. Paul May, formerly Belgian Secretary
OF Legation at Japan, has. It Is said, resigned
his appointment and will be in Newport before
. the season closes. His return will bring salts
faction to many OF his old friends, among whom
he was especially popular.
. Lenox. by reason Of Its scenery. its hracins
I air. and Its rich and public-spirited residen;a
q has become the home OF diplomats. golf, and
r four-in.hands For horsefesh Lenox seems to
d stand alone. No other place can show so man!
nor as handsome four-in.hand teams as th'
h strawberry TO ms OF Mrs. and Miss Sturgis, 'At
o bays OF Mrs. William d. Sloane. Mr., George G.
Ravens coaching team, the new stables OF M.s
r Kate Cary or the driving and riding horses o
u Miss Evelyn Sloane, Mr.. John Sloancis dsuSh
ter. Both these young ladies have foUTiN'aant
; brakes and are as good whips as can re found.
= Mr.. Charles Astor Brisi ed. a son OF the sayant
Charles Bristod. who often said that he Wal
? never at homo anywhere hut outside OF a hoTsi
a or inside OF a library. is occupying his new cot
tage on Lake Mahkeonac, and is out every Ia!
with his browns and bays, frequently acCamps
% MED by his friend, George Dodge. who has 'akcl
the Bacon place. and who also is an cnthus'ns
for fourin-hnnd driving. Several mcm' crs o
the Diplomatic Corps hive already arrived, an
m others are expected soon.
The Swedish Minister. NJ. KnaEcuhiclm. hN
At taken possession OF the Kuhn cottage on n
% hill. Baron and Baroness Won Thir'mann hay
the Lothrop cottage, and Baron Won Richer
is axpnc,a1 rory .,,, S,Snr do JDppa M