New-York tribune., 1906-07-29
NEWPORT ENJOYS FETE.
YeaetiaH 4 fair Engages the Atten-
ton of Whole Colony.
~ go . - Tribrne- l

lBy telegraph 70 The Tr1bune.l
Newport. P. /. July 2a--When members of the
cottsse coiony and the coWnspeoPle Of Newport en-
ts7s5 the pretty little theatre At the Casino thi.
sgtesnoon and evening they could hardly realize
.bsr they we're in Newport and those who have
Travelled abroad said that # reminded them of
scenes which they had seen in Italy. The place
rad been transformed into bower OF flowers and
the who arranged for the affair selected the
aams well when they called it "A Fets in Vene-
tan Garden. Much time and expense had been
given 10 the Prepara tons and words OF praise for
he women OF the committee were heard on all
silss The fste given for the joint benefit Of
fhs building fund OF the army and navy branch of
ihs Young Mems Christian Association and the
LADIES' Aid Of the Newport Hospital, both OF which
women OF the social colony have interested them
selves in for some years They never worked
harder than on this occasion, ana they never real
zsd such a large sum 10 be added 10 the treasures
of these institutions
The 3ets was arranged by Mrs Hamilton Fish
Webster. who attended personally 10 the advertis-
iHE and biposting Of the affair and worked night
and day for tts SUCCESS. She was assisted by Mrs.
Delaney Astor Kane Mrs. E. Rollins Morse, Mss
Eth Wetmore, Mrs Alfred G. Vanderbilt Mrs
ssPhs 2. Luce Mrs. Charles NJ Thomas, wife Of
Rear Admiral Thomas. and Mrs. Cazlarc, wife Of
Colonel cszisrc, OF Fort Adams, who made up the
~ o. Ire conn-ittee-
To assist he women IN their work today A detail
Of soldiers and sailors was sent 10 the Casino. and
they did guard duty and saw that order was main
tzasd This was not necessary. but II gave a mill
isT air the affair. the soldiers ard sailors being
tssed II their fuu dress uniforms. All OF the at
usclions we're placed in the theatre. with the eX-
osPton o. the cate, which was on the pfazzas. On
ias floor OF the theatre were the ~arious booths,
nEsr which well known women presided.
i could he seen that a large sum had been spent
n the decoration Of the place alone but the women
Old this out CT their own pockets. not taking the
n7ney out OF the receipts OF the feta- Flowers
'hse we're II abundance. The decorated booths. the
psgodas sHd pieces OF statuary transformed the
place iHta deal Italian garden. On three sides
q Ire theatre we're arbors which vines were
growing, and in inches along the sides statuary was
Placed. There profusion OF palms and potted
psnts everywhere. while in front of the stage
tuis BED Ess laid which was most striking. The
eaoony vas also filed with palms, and there dur
Ing the afternoon and evening the choir Of Calvary
ch1eh. New York. under the direction Of Lacey
Baker rendered selections their services being
EFsn TIE piazzas we're arranged n arbor effect,
aaa L vas there that refreshments we're served.
Ihs most striking thing Of the affair was the
scene on the stage IN the theatre. It was set to
1sprssent a Tsustiaa canal, with house il the
background. from the balcony OF which young
Vonsn in costume listened TO the singing OF the
g0aaoier who crossed the stage IN gonaoia. This
ae ashtE were turnee on.
lhs-e TRs Music IN plenty az the fete. In the
afsTloon tae naval hand from the training sta
iea rendered programme, and IN the evening the
Hlia-y band from Fo.1 adams played. The
'"''ahessss incl1ded nearly every woman in the
sso colony The wires OF army ana navy officers
70 many o. the well known Newport matrons.
-As bcota where flowers contributed from the
's'-01s greenhouses u the cottagers. were sold
sis p.sslaed over by Mrs. Delaney Astor Kane.
"a competent corps OF yOang women assistants
-es!iaing used n tse garden was also sold at
-s o9eth. The booth where hats, bonnets ard
,N4aoz we're sold was presided by Mrs
s~sph E. Wi1ener ana Mrs. J. Fred Pierson. jr.,
: q vas IL charge Ct Mrs. Alfred G. Vanderbilt
: aao vas largely patronzed as was the con-
anery booth. ar which Mrs. Harold Brown and
= Misses Sherman tended 20 the wants OF those
fssk1g sweets
iasn there was the fruit booth, at which Mrs.
~1En D. Auchincioss and a corps OF women dis
,1-ea hot house grapes and other fruits at fancy
I+s Mrs.. Edward J. Berwind presided over the
A where fancy boxes were sold. IN the corner
ne theatre tHere was large head Of a lion.
: = rom this fortunes were told By 4 young man.
= = aaaltlon to the booths. women went around sell
- saaFes u Siferent articles which had been
- by various 7ersorS. and Al brought their
-e -enfod. Mrs. Hamilton Fish Webster gave
.a-aable cocker spaniel from tsie Per Craig Ken
-. +04'fa OH ara lhiS "Hs d i-O'1 aOt'N-'
a-oe taaer Another chance AFFAIR was toe offer
Wei Anow1 dressmaker 30 make = gown for
. ".nles q . lucky number. During the evening
!. car OF ne DiaZzas was the most popular
/. -. ard thfs department. presided over By Mrs.
sal Pasi7s Carroll and Miss Edith WetGnore.
aaasa none
!. vas a-l: ended &c hod the fste !n che train
- slAs a. Oakland Farm which was offered by
j, snc aEs. Alfred G. Vanderbilt, but il was
- - q p iTapracticabIs. on account Of its size
n 4 vas tie eeaerai impression that there would
! larger attendance - held at the Casino, al
:. sh Z is stated that AIr. Vanderbilt guaranteed