The times., 1899-09-10

equipment, will surpass every other in the
city. Ii is said that this structure will cost
upward of a million dollars, and will be of
the most modern freproof construction
throughout. The intention, it is said is TO
build twelye-story hotel, having about 500
rooms. 1t is stated that both Senators
Stewart and Clark are interested in the en-
terprise. but that New York capital and
other large hotel interests are likewise
largely represented. The idea of building
an apartment house on the Stewart castle
site is no new one, a proposition TO that
effect having been made several years ago.
It fell through, however, because the price
asked by Senator Stewart for the property
was at the time deemed too high. No mat
ter what happens, the result will be inter-
esting-for is not variety the spice of life?
That is what the proyerb says, and the
wise folk who wrote proverbs ought TO
know. The last entertainment given at the
castle was a german at which the fayors
were especially unique and pretty. 1t was
given by Mrs. Stewart for her daughter,
Mrs. Bessie Stewart. and her grandchild,
Miss Fox
Senator and Mrs. Stewart have purchased
the old Webb mansion. at Eighteenth and
Streets. which, like the castle" will
make spacious and delightful home.
Smith az Atlantic City shortly for short
rest from his official duties.
Prince Cantacuzene, who is to wed Miss
Julia Dent Grant September %. was Of
ficially introduced to Newport society yes
terday afternoon at Beaulieu, the w. w.
Astor villa, which Mrs. Potter Palmer is
occupying.
Mrs. Palmer was assisted in receiving by
II nv l,a
latter's daughter, the prospective bride.
All the leading cottagers and all the mem
bers of the smart set were present to con-
gratulate Miss Grant and her iance
Mrs. Regina Watson gave a talk on
Russian Music and It's Representatives,
and an orchestra and collation. were pro-
vided.
Mrs Palmer also gave dinner last
night to the future bride and bridegroom.
This evening Senator Chauncey NJ. De-
pew and his niece, Miss Paulding, VIII give
a dinner in the Governors room, at the
Casino, in honor OF the Prince and Miss
Grant. Eighteen guests viii be present.
Tomorrow night Mrs. Palmer Will give
a dinner dance in honor of the Prince and
her niece, at Beaulieu.
Mrs. G. II. Baldwin and Mrs. H. Morti-
mer Brooks are also to give entertainments
in honor of the Prince.
The Prince has made his debut as en-
automobilist, his first attempt being an en-
phatic success. The Cliff road was the
scene of his achievement, Miss Grant being
his companion in the ride. Newport is
still amusing itself in recalling the tri-
cmphs of its first ''auto" parade. which
was arranged by Mrs. o. II. p. Belmont
and carried through so successfully by tbs
nineteen contestants few days ago Just
after the meet which was at . o'clock
there was driving contest in Mr. Bel
nonts field, in front OF Belcourt. An ave-
nue. was laid out with guiding flags and
along it were placed all sorts Of obstruc-
tions, such as dummy nurse girls with
! baby carriages, wooden ladies and gentle
! men gowned in the height Of fashion and
] high gigs with big wooden horses attac e
4 to them, over which real eoachmen from
| Mr. Belmonts stable held the reins.
! Mr. James D. w. Cutting had no troubla
/ in guiding his vehicle through the line O
obstruction, but Mr.. Henry Lehr, of Balti
more who had Mrs. John Jacob Astor b!
/ his side and Mrs. Astor's poodle in front
seemed TO take especial pride in upsettinl
I the nurse girl and running over the IA
/ dummy policeman with a reckIessness tina
made his sawdust fly. Mr. Lehr's bad man
agement ot his brake, it was said by eye