Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-20
NARRAGANsETT PIER, r. L
Special Correspondence Of The Star.
NARRAGANSETT PIER, R /

Special Correspondence Of The Star.
NARRAGANSETT PIER, r. l.,
August 10, 1906.
Polo. the chief glory OF Narragansetts
season. is over, but the autoists. like the
NOR remain a continuous attraction. With
out much exaggeration 1t may be said that
IL few of the benzine buggy drivers hao
their way not unbroken arm or leg
would remain In this place. Since the poio
. season began the Pier has been a prontaois
spot for physicians and surgeons. In one
of the last matches Westminster player
said to be only slightly hurt turned out
to have his shoulder broken. arm fractured
and ligaments lacerated. Another player
the same day had an eye almost put OUT.
He may yet lose its sight. Nevertheless.
dinner parties that had been planned at
the Casino by those concerned were carried
out as If nothing had happened. The end
of the polo games. however. will not be
noticed by the ambulance drivers. ono
New York doctor even got split up himself,
and the autoist who did him up" thought
some of turning around to come back ana
polish or another NJ. ID. who came to the
first ones aid. Several times this week
racing auto drivers, seeing patroimen
ahead, have quickly turned about and sped
out of sight at prohibited rate or speed
before the officers could get near enough
to recognize the cars or read the numDer
tags
The march of benefit performances en-
tirely sustained by summer guests tells as
surely as the shortening days and the deep
ening chirp OF the crickets of the advance
of the season Next week will bring about
the last of these testimonials. the police
men being down for hop Tuesday even
ing. The fire department had its innings
last week, the coachmen the week before.
and SO backward through July. The hall
boys, however, have been getting a benefit
every week.
The annual horse show, which, as at
Newport, marks the climax OF the season.
opens next Thursday. rain or shine. for the
balance of the week. AS usual, Ii will be
held at the Point Judith Country Club. The
entries so far in hand indicate as large an
exhibit as has ever been held. This affair.
too, while not benefit, will really be under
professional management, although the os-
tensible control is vested In society hands.
More Newport exhibits ought to be
cured, but 1t seems impossible to enlist
much aid from across the bay. although a
few Pier equines usually figure in the New
port show.
Hugh Legare of Washington gave din
ner this week at the Casino to polo friends.
Wharton Poor OF Washington was one of
those at the young mems card party and
lobster supper. given a few evenings since
by Kendrick Everett of New York at Prim-
rose cottage.
Mrs. Philip NJ. Prescott of Washington
was among those noted at the bridge tour
nament for the benefit of the Stony Void
Sanitarium.
Terry and Rear Admiral and Mrs. Harris
Of Washington were present at the large
and elaborate ball given at Shore Acres
villa by Mr. and Mrs. John II. Hanan of
New York in honor of the Squadron A polo
team. Supper followed at midnight
Late hotel arrivals from Washington are
Mr. and Mrs. Charles w. Fairfax. Mr.. and
Mrs. r. Dickinson Jewett. DR. and Mrs. s.
o. Hickey. Miss Nj. Perrin. w f. Montgom-
cry and family.
Gen, James Cakes. L. s. A; Mrs Cakes
and their daughter Mrs. H. l.. Ballentfne
of Washington. are once more here for sew
eral weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward A. Mitchell OF
Washington this week entertained Miss
Wallach and Woodbury. Blair OF the capital
city at a Casino luncheon
Percy Blandine Is entertaining David s.
Barry jr., OF Washington at the Little
Casino. --..--e
Rev. and Mrs. Philip NJ. Prescott gave
a small Casino dinner this week.
Charles Duel of Washington is the guest
OF the Misses Sprague at Canonchet
William c. Marrow OF Washington is
registered at the Casino for two weeks.
Mrs. Philip NJ. Prescott of Washington
was one Of the guests this week at lunch
con given at the Point Judith Country Club
by Mrs. H. B. Kane.
w. c. Marrow of Washington was one Of
those at the Casino dinner rendered BY W.
A. Hazard. secretary Of the American Pole
Assoclattoa.