New-York tribune., 1899-07-23

.,.ucCRIpTlON thObAbbt AbAN-
noNEp-AuToMoBILE POPULAR
-, r. l.. July % (speciaD.-Though still
Ne"p,, ,s already beginning to be pretty lively
ssfv' Newport. Daily the streets in the city
neF and the avenues In the cottage sections are
prOle with fashionable equipages and with
tl..,sons while excursion parties by the hundred
peoss durng the early part of the day from every
hHu I'd train with the middle OF July, too
e~ the season for social entertainments AL
e'" che cottaCers have begun to give quiet
F~s S.ors and receptions and small dinner parties
ED'. ,,orn elaborate yet but presaging the more
fsl a., . functions 10 follow in the coming weeks
E'., eayety is not expected here In July, the
Aus AUS ufe at Newport being definitely deter
~, nv bounds and periods the natural
p" OF the year July is only moderately gay.
s most OF the large fashionable gatherings are
I-s,ad within the limits Of August
vst II is str trife early for society to gather
1.rge numbers at the Casino. though the daily
%.,,ns and blweekly evening concerts by the
.,sstra on the horseshoe piazza are listened 70 by
~..s,an,ly swelling audiences Only two in the
I.-mer's series OF weekly evening hops have yet
- held but these have started off in a way TO
.Hcate the prospect OF a more brilliant season
- had been anticipated From the beginning OF
-. history Of the Casino probably-certainly for
- vears-two OF these dances have been given
- week on Mondays and Fridays. In recent
~ q, novelty and sustained interest these have
'soun tendency to decline. slowly but steadily,
. ,opularity. until for some time the net result in
-os, weeks has been fairly good hop and one
,,etv poor one. 1t was a wise decision the part
,,he governors, in view OF this condition Of things,
- treat the matter fairly and boldly. cut off one
Sop altogether and centre the interest in single
ri5week dance. Apparently II was master stroke
,,s Is likely result in genuine revival OF inter-
s IN this institution. which in past years has been
he rendezvous OF the fashionable society OF the
,l,ce but whose attractions had seemed waning
,ssr the eclipse OF newer and more modern rivals.
For several years, too. the annual Casino sub
.c-,ntion ball that used 10 be special feature or
,vsrv seasons festivities. has not been held, be-
c.use OF the constantly increasing number and
more elaborate splendor of dancing parties-more
r-ooerly balls-given at the homes Of the cottage
nsople. This year the same reasons obtain. ana
,hourh nothing has yet been definitely determined
concerning the matter 1t Is pretty well understood
that no such affair will be given this season AT the
Casino: indeed It is doubtful II another Is ever
eiyen. unless the renewal Of interests centring
sbout the place shall far exceed even present an
tcipations.
Each year seems TO add 10 the zest with which
scierv enters into outdoor life and takes up var-
Gus lines Of sporting interests. Thus far this sea-
son golf and Yachting have shared the honors
about evenly. the former being evidently more
than ever before the thing in fashionable circles
and the latter until this week confined to the COM
paratlvely small cotere actively interested in the
,--epressible thirty footers. However. with the
s-st Of the races which are to be the real trial Of
strength between the old and the new Cup de-
tenders of this port yesterday began a series in
which not only Newport society but two nations
as well are deeply concerned. Following these
three matches which will be completed next week
the Newport Yacht Racing Association has plans
aid for another yachting week, and will offer cups
Tor all the prominent classes Of racers, Of value
which will make them tempting 10 owners and
These contests. with the Astor Cup
races TO be sailed in connection with the visit here
IN its annual cruise Of the New-York Yacht Club.
will make a season on the water the Ike OF which
Newport has probably never known
With the advent of August will come polo and
ennis and during the whole Of that crowded
month outdoor activities the athletic field will
compete strongly IN the arena Of fashion for
precedence over the indoor ball and reception and
linDer bicycling and bathing. of course. are per-
ma nent diversions though the wheel In these later
iays has come 10 take its place as convenience
Tor business or pleasure rather than source Of
amusement in a sporting way. Bathing, as the
weather and the water grow warmer. begins TO
AXE a big boom. Until the middle of the month.
IS IS usual there had been but little surf bathing,
but soon the fashionable season for this amuse-
nent will be at hand and the sands be thronged
lany at the popular hours with bathers and spec
ators This summer the fad seems destined 10 be
ong distance swimming. several trial matches
lOng the line OF the Clfs having already been had,
While others in contemplation
But the real fad this year is the automobile. Last
summer one or two Of the strange new vehicles
made their appearance here, TO excite wondering
IRE already so numerous as alnloSt 70 cease 70
rouse the attention OF passersby or all sorts ana
or public and for private use ana may pT seeH a.
rost anywhere at almost any time. From the
privileged classes who are able to own, or even 70
ent. one of the machines, and this element or eX-
lold as the fad Of the season; Many society women
re included among those who have already mas
cred the mysteries Of their management, and their
popularity, for this summer at least Is secure.
They are fast filling the stables OF the summer
esldents.
Social entertaining has been somewhat quiet this
week. perhaps by contrast with the unusual series
,arried out last week by Mr. and Mrs Cornelius
Vanderbilt send of for their son Alfred be-
ore his departure upon his round the world trip
u two years. These gave the season possibly
'remature and fictitious boom, though there are
lot lacking indication that IN due time there VIII
De enough Of elaborate entertaining 70 JUSTIFY me
)romise then held out. 1t is more than probable
also tha; the Vanderbilts VIII not cease their So
al activities with the departure OF their son, but
hat they will be equally prominent IN the Iater
yayeties Of different sort in social circles Prom
nent among this weeks events Were me DIT
)arty for Mrs. Pembroke Jones on the Narada, al
shich negro minstrel programme furnished the
-ate reception given this afternoon by Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert l. Gammell at their Gin estate, TO in
roduce their daughter.
Late arrivals Include Thomas. F. Gushing and
Miss Cushing Mr.. and Mrs. +. s Grand Haute-
Vile and Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Andrews, all direct
rom Europe; A. Gordon Norrie and family Need
wood cottage, Parker-ave.; Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley
Mortimer Rhua House: Mr. and Mrs Victor Sor-
,han. Yznaga-ave. Foxhal Keene whose family
had preceded him: Miss Anna Sands, Robert Hall.
" Nashington-st.; Lawrence Godkin. the Berkeley;
Marquis de San Vito. Fadden cottage. Belle
yue-ave.: Herbert Radcliffe and Miss Radcliffe,
De Bois cottage. Gbbs-ave. Fred o. Beach who
he Valiant and remained behind for few weeks
say. John r: De La Mar. on the schooner yacht
9 Msrquand. Linden Gate; Mrs. George Henry
" Warren. Mrs. lie Roy King. DR.. and Mrs. Bryson
Delavan Mr and Mrs Eugene Baker, Beach-st.;
George De witt. who here on business CON
nected with the settlement OF the Robert Goelet
estate: Bishop Clark Cram cottage. Second Beach:
W. II. Bookstaver. Beach Road: j. G. X. Duer
Lnd Mrs. George Griswold and family, Jay cottage.
Al the New Cliffs this week among the promi-
nent arrivals were Max Muller. Of the British EN-
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