New-York tribune., 1902-07-27
POINT JUDITH CLUB.
WHERE VISITORS AT NARRAGANSETT
PIER FIND RECREATION.

Ssrragansett Pier r. l.. July 26.-The Point
Judith Country Club has become the social CEN
Ire for the Pier this year and goes long way
toward filling the place Of the famous old
Casino. With horse show on next Saturday,
and two weeks Of exciting polo, beginning on
August II, the club starts its busiest month.
There has been something going at the club.
however. every day this month, and it will be
well toward the end of September before its
tOspitabe doors are finally closed
Situated two miles from the big hotels on the
beach, the clubhouse can be reached by a short
drive II is some distance back from the ocean.
and the grounds are entirely surrounded by
green forest golf course Of nine holes ex-
tends on either side Of the clubhouse, and one
o. the best polo fields in the country is directly
back Of it,
The club has the old Randolph homestead and
the president Of the club, p. s p. Randolph, of
Philadelphia, grew up in the farmhouse, which
has been remodeIed into clubhouse. The
building IS two stories high and fronted with
VIDE veranda- There are several private din
ing rooms. done in blue and red. and typical,
O'a fashioned taproom The parlors can be
utilized for dancing and several private parties
nave been given there.
In weather such as has prevailed during July
ElFSb III AIOul VI lilC iaNN"S - N
favored spot. Tables are set here and there,
ana The natural shade makes umbrella shelters
unnecessary. Here the permanent hotel guests
A11 lhe many cottagers meet on equal ground'
aHa mere the visiting polo players will be en-
ssflained. During the season the club serves
'"o Dig dinners each week.
ihe horse show. which will be held next Sat
uioay' is attracting considerable attention.
@Atfe will he ton o.la md
iOr hire. with cash prize; ponies under saddle.
1ien TO ride, for cup and ribbons; road
-OiSes' to be shown in runabout or speeding
"@son; saddle horses; horses and ponies in har
4-ss' polo ponies. yictorias. tandems and a
jumping class. The women of the club who
"H horses are taking a great deal of interest
- Tue club Among those who will have entries
= ohe or more classes are Mrs. Theodore Hostel
MISS Sibel Hale, p. 5. p. Randolph, who
1seo the jumpers at the last Philadelphia
Collier.
:" golf tournaments are planned for TINS
iiner. in fact. Point Judith has never taken
-" WIN great deal of seriousness Inc
80 Is falr and the country covered Deauli-
II Is a natural course. old stone "ais
--,'hg most Of the bunkers. Four or hVe hoies
:, extent of play most popular. Iheh IL -
eie clubhouse, and golf balls are forgotteh
ior high balls.
imp . J. Randolph is president Of the ciuo'
M ho"ard Conner. Of Philadelphia, treasurer
governors are Grenvile Kane, Of Tuxedo
50 N j.; William &. Marrow. of Washing
~. i'ehry DE Coppet, Of New-York: +. w.
p,y1ls' OF New-YOrk; Edward l.. Welsh OF
eiphla' X. +. Ely. Of New-York; Wliiiam
of no. Of New-York; Charles l.. Bininger'
yo,s "'ifel Conn; Hilliard NJ. Judge of New
d ~ 1Aibert E. Kennedy, OF philadelphia;
chaIIesh A. ~ Robinson. OF Wakefield. r. l.; DR.
Leidv iit.chcock. Of New-YOrk: DR. Joseph
gort. ri % Fhladelphia; Gerald Gray. OF New
p ~ <sa"aro Mitchell, OF Washington; wizard
io, OF New York: c. y. CARAT. of Lake