New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-06-30

due TO the fact that larger number being
erected time than before. and also
that Newport had passed through one OF the most
prosperous winters in its existence. Not only have
beautiful villas been begun for f. J. Berwind. E.
Rollins Morse Mrs. Richard Cambria W. Starr
Miller A. II. Omstead and General Francis V.
Greene. OF New-York and William O. Banding.
Of Providence. but alterations made many
others
Mr. and Mrs Hermann Oelrichs occupied Rose
clin last season in incompIeted condition, but
a the close Of the summer hnishers and decorators
set work 10 complete the plans OF the
architect Roseclin, while not Of the most
costly villas in Newport. is OF the at
tractive both account Of It's elaborate archf-
lecture and the and excellent taste devoted
TO the laying out OF its extensive lawns, The vile
fronts the cliffs and commands unobstructed
view Of the Atlantic. while II Is completely hidden
from Bellevue-ave. by trees and shrubs. Special
attention has been given to the lawns, shrubs and
towering plants Mrs. Oelrchs will return from
Europe early in July, when she will be Joined here
by Mr.. Oelrichs. who is present In New-York
The extensive building operations in BeIIevue-ave
have had their drawbacks well advantages.
the beautiful driveway has been somewhat
marred by the piles OF building materials which
have been heaped up everywhere along the thor
oughfare. 1t is not unusual TO have tive
villas OF Importance under construction at one
time. but this spring has been a record breaker
in this respect The result is that BeIlevue-ave
is pretty well filled up, and naturally. only the
most expensive class OF cottages will be built there
hereafter, because OF the high price Of the little
available land remaining.
MR.. BERWIND'S VILLA
or the new buildings. that of f J. Berwind of
New-York is the imposing and it has been
more than two years under construction. Two
estates. those of Mrs. Elisha Dyer. jr and Mrs
Brown, were necessary for the carrying out OF the
building plans On the extensive grounds thus OBJ
tanned paatial hreproof structure is to-day almost
nj, Oh
necessary to finish Newports most strkIngly hand
Since the foundation was begun. the most rigid
precautions have been taken exclude from the
premises all those not actually employed there but
rate description. The villa is built Indiana lime
stone in the style of Louis XIV. its central paviI-
wings The main entrance is up a few steps and
nnI0qeh gIiled DOORS , OF glass and wrought iron
the entire length Of the house. The walls are of
tanned by the of marble piasters and columns
with gilt bronze capitals and bases on the wall
opposite the entrance are framed in gilt mouldings
two ancient olpainted panels representing episodes
in Venice by Mr.. Berwlnd and come from the Cor
his pupils Into this gallery open all the doors lead
Ing from the principal rooms The wide door oppO-
feet long by 45 wide This room is decorated i'm
the style of Louis Ky. and the richly carved wood
work is soberly painted in and white. with
no gliding at all except on the mirror frames. All
cornice have been worked out in Keeping with the
style of the period which the room represents The
window curtains are made of silk executed In Lyons
after piece of old silk selected by Mr. Berwind
The carved furniture, made of unique models. and
the marble mantelpiece. enriched in gilt bronze.
complete the color scheme of this
The dining opening into the ballroom
through two large double doors, is decorated with
a series of paintings, in gilt mouldngs The wood
work is of light oak and the doors of mahogany.
all being faithfully reproduced from the original
room In the Venetian palace for which the paint
ings were originally made. The ceiling is made OF
oak, richly ornamented with carving Four crystal
chandeliers hang in the four corners and are fitted
with specially made lamps to throw light on the
paintings. The mantelpieCe reaches nearly the
panels of agate, onyx inserted IN 1t at intervals
and bronze mounted In the centre Of the upper
portion is niche. with old Roman bust of Cara
Gala in polychrome marble.
The breakfast room adions the dining room and
is panelled with light oak with some little gliding
and carvings OF the style of Louis XIV. The prin-
cpal feature OF this room consists of four large
panels of Chinese lacquer in black and gold These
years old These panels represent symboIcallv the
history and life of deifed hero The silk for
the curtains. the furniture and in this room are
after style in vogue In the eighteenth century.
posite the dining room forms an exact counterpart
to ii in size and disposition 1t is treated the
style OF Louis XIV and in the same sober strain
as the ballroom. There is gliding on the orna-
mentatiou, and the room is painted entirely In gray
and white. but the carving the woodwork is of
the best that can be produced. Two centre panels
facing each other on the opposite walls the
''clou' OF the room. One is barometer and the
other q thermometer which have served a pre-
text decora tive motifs In the first the dial
is supported by the figure of young woman
rounded by hyirg cupids, scattering the flowers of
spring The other dial is supported by the figure of
aged surrounded by the attributes of win
ter. On the ceiling is of the best canvases of
Dewitt. 1t represents BorAAs and Anuiio driven