The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-07-09
Lawn
PARTY AT
F0STMtRE
Brilliant Social Evsnt for the
Benefit Of 81. BarnabaS Church
at AppOnaug.

"Fostmere," the beautiful residence OF
Mr. James A. Foster on the heights at
Warwick Neck. yesterday afternoon and
evening was the scene OF one OF the
most charming and most successful mid
summer fetes ever given In this section
OF Rhode Island The fete was character
fzed as lawn party yet IL certainly
merited more dignifed name since the
arrangements. the ideal surroundings.
the very atmosphere Itself were OF such
a character as 10 render the occasion
quite distinct and apart from what Is
commonly known as a lawn party. To be
gin with the afternoon itself was ideal
and "Fostmere" and the surrounding
country presented a picture which might
have inspired an artist or a poet To his
highest endeavor. Stretched out beyond
were the waters OF old Narragansett.
with Fall River in the distance. on the
eastern side OF the residence were the
waters Of Cowessett bay with its various
inets and the distant hills and valleys.
while close by was the sweet scent OF
new mown hay from adjacent meadows.
The spacious grounds surrounding the
house were never more attractive nor the
shade OF the great elms more grateful
and all these and indeed every part OF
the estate was thrown open 10 the guests
with most royal hospitality. with all
these elements Of success what wonder
then that people came from far and near.
fully 1000 persons being present during
the afternoon and evening. The success
OF the AFFAIR was due moreover not alone
10 the perfect material conditions but 10
Mrs. J. A. Foster, who planned the same
for the benefit OF the little ST Barnabas
Episcopal church of Apponaug in which
she has taken a deep interest and Of
which she is a member
For years St Barnabas' has been IN
need OF a guild house to develop and
strengthen Its work and the proceeds OF
yesterday will be used for this worthy
purpose
In her labor OF love. Mrs Foster was
seconded In every way by her husband
whose horses. wagons and men were all
at the disposal Of those VINO were work
ing in the interests OF the fete. In fact II
was open house everywhere and hospi-
tality reigned supreme
The various booths were attrac actlveiy
arranged AT the north of the house un-
der the big trees. the prevailing decora-
tions OF each being red. white and blue
bunting. with an intermngling Of the
stars and stripes
A particularly beautiful booth was ar
ranged and presided over by Miss Louise
Moore. This was formed entirely or
great silken flags
Miss Moore was assisted by Miss Clark
and both did thriving business in dis
pensing aprons and anti rust tn ware
Nearby Master Earl Foster did a .
thriving business in his mystery" or
grab box, which was yelled meath mass
OF oak boughs.
The supper table or cafe was in charge
OF Mrs. James r. Hanaford assisted by
Mrs. William Arnold and Mrs Flora
Hiils and number of young ladies from
ST. Barnabas church.
Another beautiful booth was devoted
TO the sale OF fancy work This was IN
charge of Mrs. Edwin F.. Calder assisted .
by Mrs. Arthur r. Lisle Reed OF Cowes-
ett.
The confectionery booth was in charge
OF Mrs. George r. Hanaford Mrs Eu-
gene Cheshro and Mrs. Thomas Allen
The cake table was In charge OF Mrs ]
George Thomas Hart and Mrs. Joseph
Potter.
The flower booth was I'm charge OF
Miss Nellie Richardson. assisted by Miss
Louise Moore and Miss Edith Clarke
Not the least delightful featu OF the
AFTERNOON and evening was the fne mus
ical program rendered by Clarke's Prov
idence Band orchestra, Mr.. Herbert L.
Clarke leading
In the evening the p cture was even
more beautiful than in the afternoon the
full moon shedding its ght over the scene
and rivallinC in beauty the n,lmero,s
electric lights and the Japenese lanterns
which were used in decoration Dancing
on the great plazzas was enjoyed from
8 TO 10 O'Clock
An amusing feature occurred shorty
before 10 o'clock. when Mr. Gordon Reed
ana Mr.. Arthur r. Lisle each mounted
q table and rivalled each other as nur-
tioneers with such success that I'm very
orief time every remaining article was
disposed OF az a good price
1t was long after II o'clock ere the lar ,
lingering visitor made a regretful adieu
10 the hostess and 10 the perfect night
- Inc warwick summer colony v,-c
largely In evidence I'm the afternoon. Mr. ,
Crawford Nightingale coming over with
party and also Mr. and Mrs AIher,
Smith bringing party Others present
were the following Mr. Edwin r. Ran {
croft, Mr.. William LarcNcr. Mr.. Stuart
Aldrich and party, Cot and Mrs. Feljx
r Wendelschaefer Mr. F. s. Farweu !
Gen. and Mrs Charles r Wilson. Mr
and Mrs Jack Ormsby the Misses Khbv J
the Misses Perkins MI J. William
Moore Charles Gamwell Mrs phene
Gamwell Mr.. and Mrs. William A Nor
gan. Mrs Charles f. Lincoln and Miss 6
Hope Lincoln. Mrs. Thomas w Aldrich :
Mrs Frank w Waterman. Mrs c. n z
Perkins. Jr. Mrs William NJ. Congdon. '
Mrs. willard Perkins 7
Miss a Josie Hall the we'll known nc. 7
trees. who e now In East Greenwich for J
he summer. was also present during the '
evening g