New-York tribune., 1902-06-15
NEWPORT SUMMER SEASON
HoJ-SEU.R,tINCS WILL BE A FEATURE
OF THE OPENING - BRITISH En-
BASSY EXPECTED-THE PHIL
ADELPHIA COLONY.

Newport June IA (SpecaD.-Newport the queen
of watering places never looked more charming
than the present time. The beauty OF BeIeVuc-
was somewhat marred last season py the Ht-
of mechanics outfits strewed about the lawns
of villas in process of erection. and stasineS ue
tracted from its usual we'll kept appearance These
have now been removed. the new cottages are COM
pIeted foliage of the shade trees is at its best
the green of the lawns never richer, and tile
tropical plants which being placed about clothe
the whole with appearance of beauty wh1ch is
the admra ton of the stranger and the pride OF
Newport residents The drives and walks nave
their most inviting look ard the city is in readl-
ness to greet the thousands who seek its cooling
breezes in the heated period of the year
In the earlier spring months it was felt that
Newport was to suffer account of the coronation
of King Edward, as many OF the cottagers and
entertainers would be absent and would eltner omit
their Newport this year or arrive so late
as materially affect the gayety- Happily TINS
slrmise has not found warrant in fact as the cot
tagers are arriving in great numbers. and at the
present time there are as many of the large houses
occupied before. and even many OF those
who do not usually to Newport until early
I'm July present established here Tor the
summer.
If had been the custom of the British Embassy
at WASHINGTON to spend the summer Newport
but months ago. on account of the illness OF
Lord Pauncefote, the lease of the De Rham cot
tage which had been used by the embassy for some
mined not to visit this city. With the death Of
Lord Pauncefote and the appointment Of the Hon.
Michael Herbert to succeed him, this programme
has been changed. and negotiations for house
here are now in progress, and it is reported that
Mr.. Herbert assumes his office,
which is expected some time in July the Brit
ish Embassy will remove to Newport. The men,
bers of the British Embassy have been a great
cia acquisition to Newport. but with the coming of
MIR Herbert. who is prominently identified with
thu
of the embassy to this city will be more pro-
nounced.
Among the important social events for the pres
ent season will be housewarming entertainments
in the houses. The most striking one probably
will be that which will be held Pausy cottage.
the summer nome of Mr.. and Mrs. W. Storrs
Wells in Belevue-ave The decorators now
putting the finishing touches. and by July the
place will be completed. although the family is
occupying the premises. Mrs. Richard Gam
hriIs house is also finished. and will be
cuped this season for the first time The W. Starr
Miller place. Ocean-ave. and Jeffrey Road while
pretentious some of its neighbors is beau
tfuly located and will be the scene OF brill
liant entertainments. Sunset Ridge, (which was pur-
chased by Commodore Lewis Cass Ledyard last
summer. has been thoroughly overhaued and
remodelled that it may be truthfully called a new
villa
Newport appears TO be in a sort of transitory
state The old New-York families who have made
this city famous gradually giving way to new
comers who are seeking social distinction For
the last few years the New-YOrkers have come
Newport rather for rest than recreation, and have
given ove- the field of entertainment those who
anxious shine in that sphere This year
the Philadelphia contingent is stronger than ever,
and the Drexels, Wideners, Stevensons. Huhns and
knights will be more prominent than ever. Among
the newcomers D. Herbert Hostetter. of Pitts
burg, and Mr.. and Mrs Harry Hamin, the lattsr
whom will spend the season in the Osgood villa
with Mr.. Hamlns mother-in-law. Mrs Charles
Daniels. of Buffalo. Both have fine strings OF
horses and handsome equpages.
This is the first that Mr. and Mrs. Joseph
WIdener and Mr.. and Mrs. George Widener have
taken cottages in Newport The former has rented
of the Pinard cottages, and the latter the