New-York tribune., 1899-07-02
RlCHFIELD'S MERRY SUMNER.
BRIGHT PROSPECTS AHEAD FOR SUCCESS
Full sEAsON-THE BIG HOTEL OPEN
AND MANY GUESTS PRESENT

Richheld Springs. y. Y, July (SpeciaD-Rch-
field has entered upon merry summer and from
every point or view there Is mirth in store for the
youths Of fashion as well as a paradise OF and
comfort for the saunterers seeking rest. Richfeld
is unique in its attractions and they are so IL
versifed that the summer visitors Of every hobby
may find their wishes gratihed. An abundance of
fresh air plenty Of Otsego breezes fair blue skies
and excellent golf links. the charm OF the drives
united with perfect roadbeds are a few OF the
good things that will delight the outdoor colony.
The bathing establishment was opened early in the
week. The equipment Of the pavilion is not
passed, and here finds all the accepted Euro
pean methods OF applying the sulphur water. DR..
Charles Cook Ransom of New-York is again the
physician In charge.
This morning the Hotel darlington formally
opened It's doors for the summer. Several families
came up Thursday and Friday, but Mr.. Earle was
in readiness and the great wheels OF the hosiery
set In motion before the regular opening.
Many OF the habiues would hardly recognize the
house. With coat Of fresh paint. several Of the
public rooms newly decorated and Darlington Park
teemng with tropical verdure. the hotel bonlface
proud Punch at the first breakfast, and
every seems to think there good reason.
The early arrivals at the Darlington included
families from New-YOrk. Brooklyn, Philadelphia
and Boston. among whom were Jacob p. Batter and
family, Mrs William Pitt Earle. Mr.. and Mrs. \.
@. Bogert, James keenan, and family. Mr. and Mrs.
A. Foster the Yates family, Mrs. Orson Smith, Mr..
and Albert storer Fred Storer Mr.. and
Mrs. a. G.. Sedgewick. and Mr. and Mrs. c. c.
Hamilton
The ST. James is entertaining Mrs. Charles II.
Wilkin Of Rochester Mrs. II. c. Emmett OF New
York, and Mrs. Henry May Of Washington. Other
guests at the house Mr.. and Mrs. p. Stuart, S.
D. Hanson Mr. and Mrs. s. d. Harms. Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Suite. Mrs. Robert Layton Crawford
and family and Mrs. a. Crttenden. Of New-York;
Dr Francesca Murillo and NJ. Murillo. OF Havana;
Mrs. l.. Van zandt. Of Buffalo. and Miss McWill-
The week was a glorious for golf. Thursday
Miss H. Anderson Paul Warren, with Mr. and Mrs.
T. r. Mostert. went over the Wiaontha INKS Acuve M
playing is going daily, and the Greens Committee
promises tourney with handsome prizes to CONS come
of early I'm July. Ralph Pemberton, OF Philadel-
phia and Messrs. Bayard and b. II. Livingston OF
Albany recently Joined the gof coony ,Gg Greens ems
greens and incidentally adding picturesqueneiss
to the Otsego landscape Through the foretnousni ,a
at convenient hours for the Wiaontha Golf Cluo
The Richfeld cottage colony is growing. New
Workers. occupying houses this season INCLUDE NOD
the Robert W. and j. Lee Tailers at Berkeley. Mr..
and Mrs c. p. Rogers at Ingleside. the Durham
Rome Brae the Reuters at stanheld Villa Mr.
and Mrs James Herman Aldrich at Darrow Cot
R6bert Bonner and family at the WhippIe Cot
tage, Charles Edey at Tarry Awhile. Mrs. Duncan
Musically RichheId is entertaining layshIy The
Hotel Darlington orchestra IS under the director
shin of George b. Van Santvoord. Of the Boston
symphony The morning concerts In the park begin
Monday. -
Robert Hosea. the barytone who won so many
Richtield aurels last year, VIII be heard IN the
concerts this week. The Misses Swift OF Brooklyn,
are to spend the summer in Richfield, and later on
Mrs. Barclay Dunhnm the soprano Will join the
colony.
Many OF the families coming here this season
have brought up their horses and traps and 1t looks
as though the md-July horse show would be
success Lee Taller has two stables Of steeds, In
Guiding the mounts at the Hunt. The Westcotts.
Bonners Grains and Spadings. Wardwells and
Mr. Aldrich have many equipages. Then there are
William F. Earle Robert Taller Henry Wardwell
and Colonel Brand, with four-in-hand each
Mrs William b. ogden, OF New-York. has ar
rived at Richfeld for the July season.
Miss Lulu Livingston gave a birthday party IN
the Darlington Park Thursday. Her host OF little
friends presented her tokens appropriate TO the
season Miss Marie Sterling Taller and the Misses
Williams daughters OF Colonel Williams, OF Albany,
were among the guests.
Captain Martin. OF wilkins. is here again ana
now the Dewey Bowling Club will pile up scores