New-York tribune., 1901-02-24
LAKEWOOD BEGINS LENT.
RELIGIOUS SERVICES AND OUTDOOR
DIVERSIONS-EN ENTERTAINMENTS
OF THE WEEK.

Lakewood. " J.. Feb. q CspeciaD-The in
coming OF the Lenten period in Lakewood
has rot thus far been accompanied by any general
adoption OF the prescribed sackeloth and ashes and
while IL is true that the Lenten services Of All
Saints Memorial Church and the Church Of St.
Mary Of the Lake nave been inaugurated with
a very large and faithful attendance. it is likewise
true that very many others outside those So
cieties have been busily occupied during the week
either with the formation fulfment OF enter
tsiaing progran nmes. The resort has filled all its
large and small houses while the cottage homes
which do entertain special friends relatives
are few and far between. and the entertainment
or one of the largest crowds Lakewood has ever
known has been the dominant thought Of the week
For those inclined TO outdoor sport and exercise
the Country Club has been rallying point largely
because OF the three day golf tournament. which
began on Thursday morning. On Wednesday even
ing at the last hour when entries could be received
sixty applications We're reported. more than enough
10 MI the four cup divisions OF eight which were
contemplated. and with the probability OF such a
crowd playing on the links particular effort
made by Greenskeeper Wilson to bring the course
up 10 the highest state OF perfection Many who
played during the Early days OF the week In prac-
tice reported the putting well the fair
greens I'm excellent condition. and. although the
weather on the day before the opening threat
ening those who entered the competition made due
allowance for the fact that the tournament
to go forward without postponement and without
reference 10 the weather The competition has
proved one Of the successful in the history OF
the club.
On the afternoon Of washington's Birthday an
other special pigeon shoot was held. which in at
tendance duplicated the handicap LincoIn's
Birthday. The prize a handsome trophy pre-
sented by Captain A. NJ Bradshaw treasurer Of the
club.
The Lenten services held for the first time on
Wednesday al All Saints Memorial Church were
very largely attended. The full service. with the
assistance Of the regular quartet was enjoyed
Bishop Potter. OF New-York. assisted DR.. Blanch-
ard the rector temporarily in charge. on the
class. made up Of members Of the same society met
in the parish house and organized for the work OF
the season
The valentine costume party enjoyed by the
young people Of Lakewood at the studio of Miss
Sallie Croker brought out some ingenious and
beautiful costumes. The hostess. Miss Crocker
Mother Hubbard. received the guests presenting
them 20 Mrs. White and her son. Goddard White.
who took the characters Of Queen Elizabeth and
page. Other attractive impersonatiOns were Char
lotte COrday. by Miss Sallie Miiey: Cleouatra. by
Miss Anna Beard and Sis Hopkins by Miss Agnes
Davis. Other costumes representing Spanish ladies.
Colonial Danes. etc. worn by Mrs. Sargent.
Miss Mary Miley. the Misses Dashlell Miss Morey.
W. r. Bynner. the Misses Ferris Miss Grouse and
Miss Sophle Downer- Games ana retTeshnrnls anu
The intermittent arrival % special messengers with
valentines filled the evening.
in-the-Pines announces informal dancing in the
music room Of each hotel on THURSDAY. Friday and
Saturday evenings. and the large number Of Young
ueople whose iuyaria he rule n Is TO spend Wash
ington's Birthday here made those evenings very
gay The cottage attendance was large
COTTAGE PERSONALS
c. F. Brush and family. of Cleveland Ohio. have
taken possession Of Mnjenfos, the handsome cot
tage AT Man-st. and Madison-ave FOR the
mainder % the season. Mr. Brush has purchased
property on the Lake Drive. and will erect a rest
cence for himself here. Mr and Mrs A r Conk-
ling ani family have taken the Porter cottage IN
Private Way. near the Iaurel-in- Pines. Miss
Lucy Harding. Of NeN-York IS the guest OF Mrs
Walter r. Bynner- Mrs " q. Schaunier IS en-
iertaining Mrs ". Freeman OF - Paul MINI
or Gray Gables this week. Mr. AMI Nrs . p
stephenson spent sunday Iaddonfeld
ftheN Top Towers Was the an euToyable
ana largely attended coming OF age" marty -
John r Cooper on Monday evening The 4estr
was arranged by old schoOlmates and friends ana
ne house was elahoratelv decorated with music
Hahclng and supper Incidents OF the evening"
pressure Those present were Dr. ani Mrs AIsv-
ander M Heron. Mr.. and Mrs. John t.ooDer MIS-
'rieNti MISS Narrie MctiraVey. Miss DAVID
son Miss Edith Cooper. Miss Harriet lee NIiss
Jtanette slack. Miss Grace Manning Mis9 Ios.-
1nlne King Miss Martha Freeborn the Nisses
Meineart Mr. and Mrs. John Hall Mr. and Mrs.
=. , barnes. &. r. Shinn. G. A Grant Newton
1tohaH. Nilliam Bechte. r. ". Todd a n U,ri-
eurI. Frsierick Cooper Ralph Robertson Harr,.
SS,+hIon. Arthur Irons. Matthew DAILY q W Smitb
HAIRY Clarke and Bsniamin Frreb0rn '