New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-30
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Newport. R. L.. July 29--It was an ideal Mis-.
for the housewarming ball given Tonight BY M.
Reginald c. Vanderbilt at Sandy Point -,
There full moon. which combined vri+n -.
thousands of tiny electric lights placed ahor, -.
grounds to illuminate the scene. 1t was the s1
big social affair OF the season at Newport az
was what Mrs. Vanderbilt chose to call a "sa a.,
dance. so the invitations read. Nevertheless ~
cottagers. who mostly young peonla -
in attendance. and enjoyed the hospitality Of NJ
and Mrs. Vanderbilt until the wee small ~
of the morning.
Early il the evening several Of the co.t,
entertained at dinner. and later they took tht
guests to the ball. From 10 to II orclocL 80
was continuous stream of carriages Arnons
those entertaining at dinner Mrs Herma
NJ. Oelrichs, at the Clambake Club; Mrs Alrrs
G. Vanderbilt, at Oakland Farm and Mrs uru,
lam E. Carter. at QuarterfoL Mrs. Carter gave 49,
largest dinner of the evening and her guests ..
Mr.. and Mrs Royal Phelps Carroll Mr. and NJ
Joseph Hartman. Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Watar
bury. Colonel and Mrs. John Jacob Aston Mr. sn,
Mrs. John R. DreXel Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence W.
Dolan. Miss Gerry. c. Nj. Nichols. Captain Wool
bury Kane, Mr. and Mrs. Pembroke Jones NJ
Butler Duncan. jr.. and Mrs. Perry Tiffany Ior
before the guests arrived at the farm the bsar,,
of the decorations could be seen. The drive fros
the main road to the farm was made as Iigbt 80
day by streamers of red, white and blue eIsctr
lights. On arriving at the farm the guests w.,
received In the reception hall by Mr. and NJ,
Vanderbilt. and, after disposins OF their wraas
passed into the ballroom. for which the libra
was used. Here dancing was enjoyed. An orcbs.
ira and band were stationed at different ,oi.
and there was continuous music all of the ava.
ing.
The entrance was massed with tall palms ~.
trees and large hydrangeas with hundreds of ru
geous blooms and the porte cochere was eonuulsta
Iy covered with flowers and trailing vines gvn
the effect of huge floral bower as one entered tb
main hall The decorations in the main hall CON.
sisted Of large trees. with myriad electric HIGHT.
shining through the foliage. and the same effect wa,
carried out in the library. The decorations in tbis
room were entirely OF white and green making a
most harmonious background TO the many gorgeous
gowns worn by the women. The ebony alcove az
this room, with it's massive columns twined with
vines. covered with clusters of white beIl-sbaped
flowers. mads most beautiful bower and abou,
the room were placed silver vases filed with whts
roses
The life-sze portrait of Mrs. Vanderbilt which
hangs over the old-fashioned fireplace was entire
" framed with her favorite flower white iessa-
mine. Leading from this room to the sun par,or
and thence to the verandas, where the supper wa,
served. tall palms placed. the Intervals inter-
spersed with huge banks of American Beauty roses
On each OF the twelve supper tables was placed
one OF Mrs. Vanderbilt's prize silver cups filed
with American Beauties. giving the appearance as
of one entering rose garden in full bloom. Leading
from the veranda TO the formal garden. were
series of wide terraces. which led down 70 the
East River, at the foot OF which were erected
many bright red tents. The gardens were outlined
by bay trees, and everywhere could be seen the
glittering OF electric lights. AL the various gar
dens filed with American Beauty rose trees
in full bloom. and the large marble basin OF the
electric fountain was filed with rare Egyptian
lotus and other water plants.
The feature OF the ball was the cotillon. which
was danced at midnight. In this several new fig
ures were introduced. including Spanish and
Japanese figures. Special favors were distributed.
The cotillon was led by Elisha Dyer. tr. ana Mr..
Vanderbilt. the former dancing with Mrs. Wander
bilt and the latter with Mrs. Pembroke Jones. The
ravors many of them especially imported by Mrs
Vanderbilt consisted Of gold and silver rrtnks,s
fans rarasoIs and floral wands
Following the cotillon supper was served on tas
glass inclosed pazzas- After supper there vas gen
eral dancing