New-York tribune., 1901-07-07
AT BEAUTIFUL BAR HARBOR
SEASON AT KEBO VALLEY CLUB-MANY
MEN AT THIS RESORT-SOME
OF THE ARRIVALS.

Bar Harbor Me July 6 (SpecaD.-The season
here formally opened with the dinner and dance
given by the Kebo Valley Club 10 celebrate the
Forrth on Thursday evening Like the cluo open
inss Of other years, it highly successful tor
the reason society awaits this opportunity be
fore displn wing itself II not extensive an
affair as some others that the managers OF the
club have arranged. but II was n thoroughly de-
lghtful reunion OF the distinctive Bar Harbor set
which makes Kebo its rallyng ground The
famous club was meyer stronger in popularity than
et nresent and the attendance Of every one of the
moro prominent families certain indication
that the institution will he popular this summer
and that all the larger entertainments VIII De
given there
The grounds and house we're elaborately deco
rated In a patriotic manner. and the band which
PLAYED on tho lawn gave national airs. Among
those who entertained at dinner were Edmund
Pcndleton H. F. Barney, Waldron Bates. Mrs.
William Draper. \. II Hinkle and Mrs. John Har-
r'~on Some of those present the dance later
were Mrs J. Riddle Porter Mr.. and Mrs William
Lawrence Green Mrs. Joseph r Bowen. Or. and
Mr.. Henry c. Chapman Mr.. and Mrs. Harrison /.
Druramoud. Mr.. aud Mrs John J. Emery. Mr.. and
Mrs. =. & Fabbri. Mrs James ". Gerard. Mrs. \.
/. Edwards. Miss Sharswood. Mr. and Mrs Francis
Burton Harrison Mrs Cadwnlader Jones Mr.. and
Mrs. George 3 Robbins. tho Misses Secly, Miss
Van Rensselaer, 3Irs charles p. Wright and Mr..
and Mrs. 5 Mesargcc wright
The cr. having been taken up that the season is
tions followed Friday and Saturday, and the com
irr week is nllcd with entertainments Of more or
less formal nature.
The unprecedented warm weather and the furious
electric storm Of last Saturday have been seven
days wonder. II Is almost impossible to find any
one who can recall a week in June July
as this last one has heen There no relief to
he had OF doors from the strcnS sun and heated
air ana the cottage people kept almost altogether
to the protecting shade Of the porches. If they ap
yfry,sc 1aga tn rha afro
around the cliffs The storm did considerable dam
age. and the spectacle was inspiring. The home OF
Francis ". Lawrence. brother OF Bishop Lawrence,
destroyed by fire started by lightning There
was no one In the house ~ the time except the
servants. who escaped without damage The Law
renee family arrived the following evening and
for the time staying with Bishop Law
renee. The other cottages to sustain injury
stanwood. the home of Mrs. James G. Blaine Mos
ley Hall and the residence Of William c. Allison.
HEAT PREVENTED ENTERTAINING.
Thus far the season has been somewhat back
ward There is question that there is larger
number here than have been here any similar
time In the last four FIVE years. The hotels
week late in opening, yet the managers de-
clare that they cannot meet the demands for July
and August The only reason that can be assigned
is that the unusual weather has prevented all
entertaining This is the first week the larger
hotels have been open. The Malvern Inn and
tages very thoroughly booked Among those
who have rented the latter are Mrs Charles B.
Wright, Tanglewold: Mrs. Anna W. Perkins the
Griffin: Mrs. James W. Gerard. the Canary; James
p Haggin the Dutch; Mrs. Van Nest. Kebo Hugh
Mcmillan. brother of Senator Mcmillan OF Mich
igan, the Richardson: Mrs. A. f. Platt. Corners
meet and Elizabeth K. Anderson, the Geranium.
Among the early arrivals at the inn itself are +.
J. Curley. OF Kentucky: Mr.. and Mrs Aber-
crombe. Mrs De Grasse Fox Miss Sylvia Fox
Mr. and Mrs. Livingston. Mrs, Tarn and the Misses
Tarn.
The St Sauveur has opened with a large number
of guests and indications for a good season A
number Of years ago II the custom to give
hops at the hotels. but for time they lost popu-
larity, the cottage element outnumbered the
hotel visitors. This year. however, this feature of
the hotel life will he reestablished and Thursday
evenings will be the regular date for them Cap
tain Thomas j. Bush, of Lexington Ky and his
sister. Miss Bush have arrived at the hotel for
the season. Well known Washington people at
the hotel include Miss Gertrude Harrison Mrs
Florence Hill Harrison and Mrs. John r Hill
Miss Martha Strickland is with Miss Harriet G.
Robinson at the St Sauveur. Other well known
arrivals Mr.. and Mrs G.. F. Appleby
Clubs OF all sorts are opening for the season
The ladies' club will hold its first reception this
coming week. The little cottage by the shore has
been stronghold for the women for the last two
years. and they have succeeded in making their
entertainments delightful and attractive The
piazzas of the Mount Desert reading room show
signs of awakening life. II is encouraging TO notice
that tnere are plenty or men at the resort, which
for early In the season is unusual. The Pot and
Kettle Club. which was formed last wear very
much after the idea of the Rabbit, of PHILADELPHIA
will greatly miss of its most enthusiastic mem
bers in the person of Colonel Morren The pict-
Hresque little grin win open about the 18th of
Bar Harbor, II is a handy retreat for those who
tire of society. Across the bay to the mainland
the sporting club at Petit Manan has not yet beea
thoroughly established. A little later. when the
organization is completed. IT will attract many
persons 10 Bar Harbor for q short visit Cottages
are being built there by members of the club and
be pleasant diversions. viii
WANT COLLEGE CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES
Now that the Idea of polo field and running
track has gained ground here the additional at
traction OF having the English and American col
lege championship games take place here is being
much talked Of. IL Is the intention of those who
are interested in the matter and hope to see such
running track constructed by next year to In
vite the management consider the possibility
OF bringinR the meet to Bar Harbor The coolness