New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-05
SOCIETY AT NEWPORT.
LAWN PARTY AT SENATOR WEIMohE
HOME-EARL OF YARMOUTH in
AMATEUR THEATRICALS.

Nounort r T. Aug (SpeciaD.-Unted states
Senator and Mrs. George Peabody Wetmore gave
this afternoon at Chateau sur Mer their VIA IN
Bellevue-ave IN the form Of an open ar recePlo"
or lawn party perhaps the largest and most elao-
ate entertainment OF tho season thus far. for
several years past Mr. and Mrs. Wetmore have not
entertained extensively here. and for this reason
nrohably there was general acceptance OF the -FOUR
hundred invitations issued. Included among u'o
largo company were prominent cottage resueh.S'
officers OF the North Atlantic squadron ana Oh .i.o
military and naval stations here, and many ci'i-
zons OF Newport. Congressman David b. hehue'-
son OF Iowa Mrs Henderson and Miss HENDERSON
were among those present. The Senator ana MI
Wetmore received in the large reception roo"' anu
thence tho guests went 10 the broad piazzas ana te
lawn both OF which were elahorately decorateu'
Tho extensive grounds lent themselves admirably
10 such q purpose. and In the hands OF the oecola
,ora formed an attractive setting for the moving
pctlre made by the large company South OF the
house on the lawn was red tent Eohoo lee' III
which n buffet luncheon was served Inc moor Vi
this was carpeted with rugs and tho supports MD
den by palms and ferns
At tho cast end of the lawn was twenty foot
octapon tent also Of red. which used as n tea
tent. with a number Of small. round tables for
guests Near this was a red ana Wm'e TENT
eighteen feet In diameter. In which the newport
band was stationed. The lawn was dotted al al
mos, every available point with small, round red
tables
with red cushions about them the grass uhder
each bcing covered with rugs Tho piazza. which
surrounds the villa on three Sides was diVideu INTO
three separate sections by immense MOUNDS ol
palms and ferns at the east and west corners
Each pillar supporting tho piazza roof was hidueh
by palms reaching TO the ceiling Inc moor was
caroeted with Turkish rugs with large dlVahs'
coucbes and wicker chairs and tables, set about III
nrofusIon Mulaly's orchestra was stationed at
the centre OF the piazza.
Tonight II again seems exceedingly uouO.
tho Columbia will be able after all to start IN 'he
race tomorrow for the cup offered py the i'e"p
Yacht Racing Association. In spite OF the rap'u
,,,or.,s renorted TO have been made at Bristo TO-
6av IN stepping the old mast and rerisshs VIC
Yacht Mr. Iseln is announced rs sa''"h -
Columbia will not be ready 10 race anu WIN nv
,. rho members OF the Yacht Racing Assocla-
t,on are not talking much about inc si'ua1'on'
be,ne evidently sadly disappointed az 'his me
,o,od ,,r, IN events when II seemed certain tna'
no,bor trial between tho Columbia ana 'he "
sanAnr wos assured They admit however 'na'
tbov do not now expect tho Columoa 10 Or,
though they will not say posti'eN ''
not he here and enter for the cup ,.s 4, Tho
A new electric light plant is 10 DO pa md
soIf cIub capable Of lighting the clubhouse az
grounds for dinners dances and otner en1e .na
nan,s Work has been begun, ana II - "a The
that it will be completS rad the former plant hav
nS been DESTROYED by fire last fall Inefe 10 end
poD as the lights are in operation the season
OF dinners and dances In the clubhouse VIII "
The Earl OF Yarmouth VIII not r oay 70 'i be given
here soon but has consented TO assume me me bane
agement Of the affair which VIII The ee piece selected
f6r prodct ions S Glberts Creatures OF b am
pulse" and the Earl will take the ptldic 20 tennis
nj the Casino courts playing NUMBER Oh Se''
with John Jacob Astor for an opp2n n Tho Duryea
To-day's race for thirty footers, toT ing C tIaya
Gun Was won by the Esperanto, H. u have
Mt and Mrs John Jacob Aston gave Qua un y,ba
sailing party and luncheon for twehy-h os
Nourmahal the elaborate decorations sn I'VE
OF pink roses Mulaly's orchestra turhiS"eu '''
music. ,A. 49, ISsnenard
Stewart Mrs Elisha Dyer, tr., THOMAS -: S s
ing and Mrs. Edwin Parsons. ana tea 'niS ai'e'-
noon by Cope Whtehouse. A..s
Mrs Frank Foster, OF New-York. has purehassea
and Ayraut SITS. and Will occupy 1t