New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-08-01
AN ENGLISH GARDEN PARTY
A CLOSING EVENT OF THE GREAT DIA-
MOND JUBILEE.
THE BARONESS BURDETTE- COCTTs ENTERTAiNS
THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE At HER HOME.
HOLLY LODGE. LONDON.

THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE At HER HOME.
HOLLY LODGE. LONDON.
To the average American English garden party
is a revelation-a glimpse into realms OF which peo-
pie in this new land know little or nothing. Nnerc
can be found house grounds and lawns to accommo-
date thousands of people. such ms were seen at
Holly Lodge the Highgate home of the Baroness
Burdett- Coutts, on the afternoon OF July =!
when the invitation to attend this elaborate
function reached me-" said OF the guests who
only arrived in New-York yesterday. II was in the
depths Of my trunks. packing for my return trip
on the New-York the following day. Bu; here
was an opportunity not 10 be lostthe closing event
of the great Diamond Jubilee. and "A chance to catch
a last glimpse OF royalty. The trunks already
packed were overhaulcd 10 get ont my most che
Raudnitz costume-a pink satin lightly brocaded
with black and white In a ace-ike effect the bodice
yelled with black chiffon and long spangled sashes
of the same edged with quiliings. The accompany
ing hat Is especially becoming in black gauZe, drawn
over frame with garnitures of spangled loops and
a bunch of sleepy-looking pink gauze peoples dro"p-
ing on the hair.
accompanying each card of invitation was
map-card showing the various routes by which 10
reach lighgate from Regents Park. ana which lies
Just outside the four miles radius from Chlring
Cross being accessible by tram-car, railway or
carriage This was for the benefit Of the cOlonials
and other visitors to London.
ct was nearly o'clock when drove away from
browns Hotel. Piccadilly with my heart huttering
in anticipation ON and on We rumblei through
those wonderful London ihOroughfares. beyond
Regents Park over the Kentish Town Road. to the
Highgate Road. iiighgate Rise and the West Hill
TO the lodge entrance All along these roads the
populace lined the way. and al every pause would
crowd up TO the carriages and peer in. thinking
perhaps 10 catch glimpse Of royalty.
1T was difficult indeed to realize that
yet I'm the city Of London while driving through
what appeared 10 be lovely wooded country. which
was IN reality part Of the grounds Of the vast
estate The avenue wound mp steady slope
through rows Of massive oaks elms and beeches,
and then into the famous horse-chestnut terrace,
the favorlte lounge for the guests, and which leads
M 10 the house standing the highest rise Of all.
"The picture which lay before me as stepped
TO the lawn H. To hang forever on memoys
wall Marble vases and parterres surrounding.
nlled with exquisite blooms and hankcd either
side by gayly colored canopes. In order that moth
ing Of Interest should be overlooked by the guests
plans accompanied the musical programme. show
ing AT IL glance the situation Of the rosery, the
'candillc' teahouse. the tennis courts twhere the
four champions of England were engaged in
game) and the pathway TO Traitors I'M. In the
chestnut terrace stationed the band of the
Scots Guards and under the trees. close by the
ennis courts the band of Royal Artillery played a
spirited selection OF music without in the least in
terfering with that OF the former band. Dotted
about the lawns were number OF brightly colored
Oriental rugs. making charming effect against
| the background OF rich foliage. The perfect condi
| ton OF the lawns excited my wonder and admira
| ton. for never had put foot upon such velvet
| green turf firm. and vet yielding ~ Administer
ON my way 20 pay my Respects 10 the hostess
caught ii glimpse Of the roscry. a garden by itself
with walks regularly laid out. rustic seats here
! and there and filled with every variety Of rose
| known 10 grow H. England. For the nOnce / was
transformed TO Nourinahal in the Vale of Cash
mere. with its roses the brightest that earth ever
gave Here ! met Lady Alice Ashmcad- Bartlett
siser-in-law To the Baroness. with her two daugh-
| tiers.
Lady Bartlett was beautifully gowned In pink
| brocadr, with profusion Of black chiffon trim
bower came upon a statue OF DICK Wilmington
facing toward London. ana IL the attitude OF listen
Ing for the sound OF Bow Bells
THE BARONESS RECEIVES.
/ Lower down. at the foot Of gentle slope the
! Baroness and Mr. Burdetr-coutts welcomed their
/ friends beneath Il magnificent cedar
"A richly carved throne chair was placed for the
Baroness gorgeous prayer-rug. and was shell
/ tered by royal blue satin canopy. fringed with
/ gold. The BARONESS. although years older than
the queen is In marked contrast With Her Majesty
/ being tall erect and active. Her strong face IL
! lightencd by her eyes. which rest upon one with
great kindness She was richly at,ired In gown
OF royal purple Liberty satin. completely yelled
with an overdress OF exquisite black Chantilly lace
! with visible jewels. She wore hcaddrcss OF
the lace which fell down over her shoulders. a sort
Spanish rnaniill" "hich lent great dignity 10 he-
! appearance.
! She received me in thoroughly gracious yet
ma esiic manner. ON the large lawn east OF In.
drive the Duchess Of Teck held Il little court OF
her own. the ladies greeting her with a deep and
stately curtsey, while the men CALAMITY kissed her
| hand. The Duchess wore rich costume of spinach
! green. trimmed with profuson OF yellow lace.
/ After my greetings over ! was taken for
! al inspection Of the grounds by the genial secre-
! tary. Mr.. Moves. My senses were utterly bewi-
/ dered by the beauty Of the scene At every turn
were marques for refreshments. plentiful as
such Lady Bountiful could provide.
The beauties of the kitchen garden bahie de-
! scripton: reached il through the famous double
! gates 'BromWichs Walk. that H. formed bv
l Two mpregnable walls OF solid black oak which
erectualiy protect the house grounds from mnraud-
4 ers We passed on to the plateau. near the head
gardeners house. where the wonderful views OF
London to he had To the left Is seen Traitor,
| Ill., and below In the meadow toward London
| browsed the Baroress's cattle. 81. Pauls oomei
up through the haze, as though standing on a hill
distnctivcly It's own. 1t all really made catch
, my breath
| "'Ah.' said Mr.. Moyes but you should see IL on
| Q Sunday evening at sunset, when the fires Of the