New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-09
At NARRAG4NSETT PIER.
Fires Popular Surf a Fine Sight
4 Horse Shoe Coming.

Harragansett Pier, r. l., Aug tSpecaD.-At
Narragansett log fires have been the centre OF at
traction several days this week, but they made
things so cheerful that the guests the hotels were
not all disturbed by the chill outside and
joyed indoor amusements. The heavy gale OF
Wednesday did considerable damage. Awnings were
away and the large tent in the Grecian Gar
dens blown over. The surf was the highest in
years. and magnificent sight
Tho children's cotllon at the MatheWson was well
attended and great success The favors were dis
trbuted by the Misses Blanche Allen. Edith Viets
Ivy Bunker. Florence Lane Cornelia Weeden and
Elsie Lincoln. The second annual vaudeville. with
professional performers held on the lawn OF
the Mathewson on Friday.
The Arab klub. composed Of members of Pales-
tine Temple Mobiles Of the MYSTIC Shrine held
its annual picnic this week on Point Judith Pond
The principal OF the DAY was the christening
81 the new launch Past Commander sister TO the
Past Poteuate. launched last year Several notable
State officials guests Of honor
Al The Point Judith Country Club the programme
for the horse show Is announced Encouraged bv
the success Of last the committee has arranged
for two days ahair-Aueust % and % On the
first day Will he be shown all colts stations and
driving horses with various kinds Of traps On the
second day the roadsers polo ponies saddle horses
tandems and hunters will be exhibited
The polo tournament is proving great success
and even in threatening weather the attendance has
been large and fashionable The Waterbury BROTH
eis' OF the Nestchester team were conspicuous for
brilliant playing from the first r. l. Asassiz is
playing in place OF Harry Payne Whitney. who
found il necessary go 10 Saratoga to look after
has racing Interests The Rockaways plav a skilful
game. several Of their ponies being very fast
Among the spectators the last week on the polo
heid nave been Colonel John Jacob Aston Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Payne whitney Isaac + Emerson.
Mrs. Edward Conner L. Harrison Dulles Brander
Mathews. DR.. and Mrs. J. j. Lawrence DR. and
Mrs William Francis Honan the Rev P VI. Pres
'o"' Mrs. Joseph Dilworth and Mr.. and Mrs
George'W. Hoadley
Ihe silver trophies offered as prizes in the polo
tournament. including the famous Point Judith
Challenge Cup. are on exhibition AT the Imperial
Hotel Nj Brokaw. OF the Westchester team the
members Of which are at the Gladstone entertained
ri small dinner party on Tuesday The Meadow
Brook team sailed over from Newport on August
Belmonts house boat Satellite This is an odd
looking craft. with two smokestacks and a long
hull
J. W Slenlster' OF New-fork. who is planning 10
swim the Niagara rapids some time next month is
well known al the PIER In 1897 he swan from the
Pier 20 Newport feat which is not often at
tempted
There are many new arrivals at the hotels Those
from New-York are:
Mathewson-Mrs. NJ Barton Henry snerr. Mr.
sod Mrs Alfred Opdyke Henry T. Thomas nstss +
t+oadlev. C b. Barley. Z. NJ Gould A C,lsnson
ssr ana Mrs Willard s. Brown, r. w Warren
Mrs. A. s Ludlow. Mrs. W. 5. Richardson. E. s +.
Richardson George F.: Lawrence. s.. Frank. H.
TSstcheiIer Mrs b. /. Eaton Miss G. l.. EatoI, n
= Wilcox. Mrs, c. II Whit White Mrs d Up. 2; brown.
iSafon {, p Dixon II. d Babcock, Mr.. and Mrs
Jobn Il Haskins A o. Saiter. Miss Hasklns Miss
Ssitsr q Cohen. Mrs {. +. Cohen. H. q.
fseleber Mr. and Mrs. H. S Kipp. Mr.. and Mrs S.
}ainin sllJ livingston Roe Miss E W TIoppln
Mrs c s. Hoag, Mrs William F Aidr,eh Mrs
HELM ceniisx Frank n Evans. Mrs G. Gilmore
Mrs w J. Chifon. James L. Libby Mrs, ID; !, n
Bngham Miss n Bip M7s Charles Gs9FT e. Ridse
--' 81. Isf5e@nyay Carlton Chapman. j. A
aTlinr! Howard G Brokaw Wesley Sl ar
Mr.. and Mrs. G. G. Haskell AS"'oi Aei'o'''e 1''-
Chat Is Carr. - 1--,..t,a- Az. f.arrt.
4 Iabn n Ereischer, William Lattauer
Mrs. - Dole Latham Justus j. Bpiklsy Mr.. an, and
Mrs x Fddy Mr. and Mrs. II: l.. Nicoll, MISS
Joseps1ine Nicou Mr.. and Mrs Henry HUT. }. u;
Becksr Mr and Mrs Henry " Ia ,t HG%arl
E/P smith Emory L. Lyon and F. D. WinsloW-
Yzassasoit-yYllllam II. Standing, Nh. ana MIS-