New-York tribune., 1901-07-14
HAPPENINGS AT NEWPORT.

Newport. r. l.. July 10 (speciaD-This evening
on the Electra. Miss Gerry. daughter of Commo-
dore Elbridge T. Gerry. entertained a party OF
forty young people. The yacht transformed
from a boat into a floral bower The decks were
incosed with awnings. and potted plants were
placed in every conceivable spot. Dinner served
on deck three long tables, which were decorated
in yellow. red and pink. Dancing followed the
dinner
Mrs. o II. p Bemont's picnic 70 Gray Craig
to-day was great success. The guests assembled
at Becourt and driven Mddletown on
coaches and in automobiles. Colonel Morre and
o. II. P Belmont fooled the racers. After luncheon
dancing was In order until late this afternoon.
Forty guests present.
Mrs. Edward +. Rook has issued cards for the
marriage of her daughter Edith and J. Nelson
Howard. to take place on Saturday July "a at
Mrs. Rocks residence, the Chanler villa. on the
cliffs. There will be neither maid Of honor nor
bridesmaids. II Anthony j. Drexel who Is at
present abroad, arrives in time he viii be best
man. Edward F. Rook. the brides brother. will
give her away. The name of the officiating clergy
man has not yet been announced The ceremony
will take place in the paror OF the villa. The lawn
will be inclosed in awnings. During the ceremony
and reception the Hungarian band will play. One
hundred invitations have been Issued for the wed
ding and $50 for the reception. The wedding tour
will be taken a steam yacht
Mr. and Mrs William Appleton. who have been
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. G. b. De Forest have re-
: summer.
Mr. and Mrs Ross Whistler. OF Baltimore. will
spend the month OF August in Newport
Mrs George P. Eustis has closed her cottage and
gone for a months stay to Run Point, N Y. Dur
ing her absence her cottage in Eustis-ave will be
occupied by friend.
Mr. and Mrs. ]. Norman De r. Whitehouse will
spend August in Newport.
The Duke and Duchess OF Marlborough will sail
from England on August 10 and will come direct
10 Newport They will occupy Marble House dur
ing their stay Mrs. o. II. p Belmont, mother
of the duchess, has under way plans for the OPEN
ing of the marble mansion and for receptions and
dinners in honor of her titled guests This will
be the first visit of the duchess to America since
her marriage.
On Saturday. July o. Mrs. Oerichs will give a
dinner about seventy-fve guests at her villa
Rose Cliff. After her dinner the guests will be
driven TO Mrs. Stuyvesant Fishs villa, which will
be transformed into theatre for the occasion and
witness a vaudeville show. On the same date Mrs
George L. Rives will give a large dinner dance
in honor Of her daughter Miss Natica Rives.
Mrs Alfred G. Vanderbilt. Mrs. Cornelius Van
derbilt, jr, Mrs Herbert D. Hostetter Mrs A.
Cass Garfield. Mrs. Burke Roche. Mrs. c. B. De
Forest and Mrs. George Crocker entertained at
Mrs Admiral Cromwell entertained at dinner to-
night in honor of Captain and Mrs j. G. Eaton
of the Boston Navy Yard.
Rear-Commodore and Mrs. Robinson entertained
at luncheon at the Clam Bake Club this afternoon
Mrs II. Mex. Twomhly has issued cards for her
first social entertainment of the season. which will
be August l.
Colonel and Mrs. j. j. Astor will arrive on the
Nourmahal on Monday. and on the same day Mrs
William Astor is expected at Beechwood.
Mr.. and Mrs Harry s. Lehr will arrive here in
August and take possession of Areigh which is
occupied by Mr.. and Mrs. f. Rollins Morse.
day To-day Mr. and Mrs. James Lawrence van
Allen entertained at luncheon in his honor