New-York tribune., 1901-08-25
BRILLIANT NEWPORT W EEK
WEATHER NOT ALLOWED TO INTER
FERE WITH POLO-AUTOMOBILE
RACES NOT ENJOINED-THE
BERWIND HOUSE
WARMING.
WARMING
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Newport r. I. Aug. 24-T'his week had been looked
forward to the brilliant socially in the
entire Newport season, 1t the finals in the
national lawn tennis tournament; six dinner dances
at which two young women made their debut; the
winding up OF the polo tournament and a large
dance at the golf club. All Of the were in
teresting. and elaborate preparations had been
made for them. but the weather, which has not
been Of the best. conspired rather hamper the
attendance at the outdoor events and compelled
a ourtailment OF some of the decorations at the
dinner dances
Under the heavy rain early IN the week the polo
field had been turned into bed of mud. but under
the agreement entered into by the players at Point
Judith the weather not allowed to interfere
with play, and consequently ponies and
scarcely more than huge balls Of mud before the
game had fairly started; but the contest fin
ished and OF the most exciting of the
series, witnessed. however by only a few enthusi-
who had braved the weather. The tournament
has been pronounced success and the Westches-
ter Polo Club feels encouraged TO go ahead
with It's original plans and build large clubhouse,
which will he ready for next seasons play. when
an effort will be made TO have played off at the
polo grounds here the championship games of the
national association.
The Rhode Island Jockey Club members are also
Joining their efforts with those of the polo club,
and the proceeds OF the races under the auspices
Of the Jockey club which will be held at the polo
grounds on September and 7. will be devoted to a
fund TO aid in defraying the expenses Of the new
clubhouse Zest given to polo here this sea-
son by the appearance in the field OF number OF
novices who have become enthusiasts over the
hazardous sport. Among these were the Wander
bnt boys. I. r. Burden jr. and Peter d. Martin,
whose engagement 10 Miss Lily Oelrichs has been
announced. The remarkable riding Of Alfred G.
Vanderbilt was OF the features Of the games in
which he appeared. and. although he has yet much
10 learn the polo sharps predict that he is COM
ing champion II he continues to follow the game
The chief social event IN Newport in many years
the dinner dance given at Friedheim by Mrs.
Pembroke Jones on Wednesday night. The Have
never villa was never more gorgeously and eabo-
rateIy decorated. The Joneses have been the most
extensive entertainers here this season, both
ashore and afoat. They seeking a site on the
waterfront upon which they will build cottage
equal to the entertainments they have given since
they have been coming 10 Newport
The hunts OF the Monmouth Hounds Will begin
next week and will be continued until well into
October AS was tho case last season T. f. Collier
and Mrs Adolf Ladenburs will be the moving
spirits in the hunts. It is probable that the first
event Will be q hunt after n live fox. a man IN
town having been commissioned 10 secure one II
possible. Unlike the hunts last year they Will be
rur at different points OF the island this season
Mr. and Mrs J. De Forest Danlelson have closed
their Newport house and will sail for Europe.
Mr. Danielson's health has not been OF the best
this summer and they have gone little into society
The Automobile Association has won its first
legal victory against the opponents OF the races
which have been advertised 10 take place the
Ocean Drive Friday. August 80. Counsel for
the remonstrants had applied 20 the Supreme Court
for an Injunction and had failed. the court ruling
that the laws themselves Injunction
against their violation. The remOnstrants then
tried the Police Commission. with better sue
cess They are not discouraged however and II
Is said that other methocS will be adopted 70
vent the racers using the highways Illegally not
withstandiug the fact that the city Council had
given the association permission TO the roads
for races on the day in question The association
is going ahead with its plans. although the officials
have been warned that there IS possibility that the
drivers OF automobiles who exceed the legal limit
OF ten miles hour may be arrested and punished
under the law. which stipulates fine OF not less
than s. nor than so The opposition TO the
races has had its effect. many persons who had
intended to Newport from distant parts
OF the country have informed the committee that
they will appear. The latest arrival Is
French automobile owned by Foxhall Keene. This
has not yet been entered. The whole interest in
the race centres in the contest between machines
owned by William X. Vanderbilt. jr and Albert c.
Bostwick. The cottaPers deeply interested IN
the races and have offered valuable cups.
The annual invitation tournament OF the New
August z. large number Of invitations have
been issued TO leading players OF this part OF the
country, and large field OF starters is expected.
Henry Clews, jr, surprised his friends here
Gently by his musical ability. An orchestra had
been engaged 10 give classical concert at one OF
Clews welded the baton and directed the musi-