New-York tribune., 1902-08-10
CHILDREN RULE AT SHELTER ISLAND
THEY DANCE CoTILLoNs AND ARE PREPARING
FOR MAYPOLE PARTY

Shelter Island n. y, Aug. (SpeciaD-The last
week has been exceptionally gay one at this pop
uIar watering place There have been tournaments
galore. which included tennis bowling, golf and
ping pong.
On Wednesday evening at the Manhanset House
the centre of interest children's cotillon,
which was ably led by Madelaine Wemple and
Wallace W. Malley. Among others who partici-
pated were Marguerite Wittenberg. Walter Ben-
necke Marguerite Derby, Dorothy Brown. Lila
Copen Isabelle Tyson, Helen Flake, Marie and
Claiare laval and Margie Tyson. Mrs. Elmer
laval. Mrs. J. Mason and Mrs. j Derby presided
over the favor table. where were sunf1ower hats,
wands, butterflies and confetti
a delightful dinner party was presided over by
Mrs w A H Stafford at the Manhanset. The table
was beautifully decorated with sweetpeas. Clifford
B. Harmon and w. A. H. Stafford distinguished
themselves by recting poetry, after which Joseph
Knapp and r. L. Wood spoke. Mrs. Stafford 8 guests
were Mr.. and Mrs Albert o. Brown. Mr.. and Mrs.
A E. SrnyIie Mrs. H. Staples Potter. DR.. and Mrs
Kinney Mr. and Mrs C Wittenberg, the Misses
Wallace Miss Emily Roebling Miss Hylda Jurgen-
SEN Miss Betty Martin, Charles Whitney, Clifford
B. Harmon, William Stafford, Frederick Stafford
r l. Wood George Watson and Joseph Knapp.
At a bowling tournament held at the Prospect
House this week Mrs NJ Ames won first prize. and
received a handsome silver loving cup. Miss
Blanche Morange and J. w. French won the second
and third prizes. which were also cups.
a jolly ride appreciated recently by
the children of the Prospect House Mr. Lawson
the manager, was host Among those who rode
were Mildred Anderson Faith Baldwin, Leroy Mar
tin. Florence Towen. Clyde Martin, Ethel Cough
lin Anita Meyer, James Ames. Beatrice Kalley
Marie Brown, Claire Cooney, Maybell Thompson
and many others
Preparations are being made a the Prospect
House for a Maypole dance for the children
take place the early part of the week A tennis
tournament is also booked for the coming week.
and two silver cups offered prizes.
Mahony, r. +. George, Clarence H. Jacobs. Miss
Clara Ellsworth. John DickersOn, E. B. Hill, ]. G
Gregory A. r. Neuman, Mr.. and Mrs. o. Harmed
@. II. Olney. E A. Wood. Mrs. S. A. Oney, Albert
Waycott Mrs. John F. NOrrish, G. A. Norrish J.
W. Hassliar. ]. y Hayward. Mrs T. Harry
c A Miller. P c. Todd Mrs E Ward Miss Erna
Casper Miss Irene Casper, G. Kenneth Macken-
zie Mr.. and Mrs. j. e. Bell and Miss Ada Law
Mrs Leslie Carter and her mother occupying
a cottage at Manhanset
Mr. and Mrs. James S. Harris arrived in the har-
Dor Yesterday on board their yacht Josephine and
in the evening were entertained dinner by Mr.
and Mrs Isaac Bell Brennan Miss Florence Mott
a sister OF Mrs Brennan, will go Bay Shore
for the horse show tomorrow.
Clifford Harmon coaching party to few
friends Yesterday afternoon. Miss Emily Roebling
occupied the box seat
Whitaker John S Bush, H c. Tuthill Irving
Schinzel Miss Jean Hancock. j. E Worter, J. r.
Whitinq r B. w MacLaren. Harold P. Beeden.
Judge 6oimes James e. Martin Robert Fey, Miss
NJ isabelle Homes Louis Schott, w. E. DaplainIy
MI and Mrs James S. Harris. Mr and Mrs. ].
Long EDWARD Nevus Edward Nevus. jr.. Paul
Eainev eonard Richards. Mr. and Mrs. ]. n.
Secoe Mr. and Mrs F. A. Wmot and Mr.. and Mrs