New-York tribune., 1901-08-31
MRS. BER WINDS GREATBALL
ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL. F1rNo,-
TIoNS EVER GIVEN AT NEWPORT
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HUNS EVER GIVEN AT NEWPORT.
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Newport. r. l.. Aug. SO-To Mrs Edward Be-
"ihu goes the palm for the most superb and eIab
crate affair given here this season or for
'hde matter Tor many seasons. and it will be some
time before it will be eclpsed or even eouaIIed
Inc occasion was a ball. which in reality was the
housewarming of The EIms. Mrs Berwfnd's new
summer nome, for completeness and faithfuIness
10 detail. probably has no superior in this conn
Try Ihe Berwinds took possession of their new
summer nome about month ago. but there were
numerous details to be completed before thew were
willing that their friends should inspect it, At the
Films tonight there were very few of the Four
Hundred invited who absent
The Elms. with it's broad lawns. occupies an en-
tire block extending from Bellevue-ave to Spring
ST. The villa faces and Is situated close to the
avenue, with a sloping lawn of several hundred
feet in the The latter is beautifully laid out
with artificial lakes and lily ponds with here and
there huge English elms, from which the place
takes its name. The florist, decorator and cleo
trician were not hampered in their work. Mrs.
Berwind having ordered that their best efforts be
displayed in every particular. Thus unrestricted.
the result of their work splendid success.
Nature added to the effectiveness of the charm,
bright moon lighting up the surroundings. Fairy
lamps and electric lights completed picture rarely
equalled.
The guests were received by Mrs Berwind in the
drawing room, after which they passed into the
garden. The effect was one OF superb beauty. and
In ts conception was successful in relieving the
cold of the walls and being II harmony with
the colorings in the almost priceless tapestries
hanging about. Several dozen large rose trees
were placed in golden vases upon high marble
pedestals and gave warmth OF color 10 scene
which was admirable
Passing up the red carpeted stairs. the guests
caught their first glimpse OF the ballroom, which
is located directly opposite the main entrance To
have been detract from its original beauty, and
only at points at either end OF the room were
decorations used. These were near the large plate
glass mirrors ranelled into the walls. hundreds Of
American Beauty roses being banked at the bases
OF the two mirrors. the vines being run UP the
edges OF the framing almost TO the ceiling.
The scene OF the terrace Of splendor
Streamers OF colored electric lights were hung
from tree to tree the entire extent OF the lawn.
The shrubbery picked out with numerous
lights; trees in full bloom and great masses
of color here and there added richness to the
On the terrace were many fine palms.
large groups OF orchids. great clusters OF crotons.
caladums and other fancy foliage plants. while in
the distance at either side were masses OF blue.
pink and white hydrangeas. At another point
a huge bed OF sunfOwers with enormous heads
Far down the lawn large maple tree was
made 10 look most beautiful with vines and red
flowers running all through its branches. giving it
the effect OF autumnal foliage. weirdness was
which have the liberty OF the lawns The lily
ponds and artificial lake outlined by colored
electric lights and floating lamps the placid
waters. and tiny electric lights the centre of
the large aquatic flowers, which grow In abun-
dance in the artificial LAKE, effective.
The northern terrace incIosed in white and
pink cloth in graceful folds and festoons which
were hung great strands Of red and white roses.
garIanded irregulary from the ceiling and trailing
in long sweeps on either side and about the door
ways leading toward the ballroom In this inclos-
ure forty large round tables were set for the sup
per The south terrace was made to represent an
orange grove. the golden fruit lighting up beauti-
fully and the sweet odor permeatins the adjoining
rooms. The guests late in arriving, the
greater part Of them having attended the auto
mobile races, which were not finished as early as
After the supper the cotiIlon was danced. led by
hundred and twentyfve couples took part in the
dance Six ngures We're danced, for which the
Collins had been engaged for weeks in securing
them. many having been imported from Paris par
was continuous. Berger's Gypsy Band and Null
which was also dotted with pretty tents the New
port Band played a promenade concert for those
the feast Of beauty prepared for them outside
The guests included practically the entire sum
Hg aay yespev @ t Boston
This afternoon Mrs. William X. Vanderbilt. ir..
GroYe Which is situated in portsmouth, shor5
distance from Aduidneck Park at which place the
natural beauty OF the grove was enhanced by the
a style in keeping with the surroundings. Hun
dreds Of palms We're used giving the woods
with godenrod in panels. PLAQUES and sarlands on
all sides, There were ten large tables. at which
After the luncheon the entire party visited the
Dinners were given this evening by Mr.. and Mrs.
George De Eorest at Tran XS and and Mrs Mrs., Cor r.
late yOin ing n ReTwinl