New-York tribune., 1906-07-01
NEWPORTSB BEST SEASON
That Is What Is Confidently IN
ticipQted.

Newport. r. l.. June 80 (SpeciaD.-Newport never
looked better than it does at this time There
never has been a season in years when there have
been so many of the cottagers in the little old
town as now and there is every indication that It
is to be the best in years All of the large
cottages are to be opened; the greater number
of them already occupied. az by Wednesday
next which in Newport is the Official day for the
opening Of the season. there will scarcely be a
villa which does not contain its owners those
who have rented Il for the season. True, some of
those Of the cottagers who IN the past have been
among the leading entertainers, notably Mr. and
Mrs. J. ]. Astor. not to be at Newport this
season. but others have come to take their
places in the social life Of the place. and their
will be dearth OF activity. Included among
those who are coming to Newport this season and
who have been absent for years Mr.. and
Mrs Oliver Belmont, Mr. and Mrs Cornelius Van
derbilt and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Payne Whitney, all
OF whom have In the past been included among the
leading entertainers Of the cottage colony, and
that they will again this season give some elaborate
entertainments is evident.
In fact it can be said that the just opened
is to be largely Vanderbilt season, and that the
great affair will be the opening of the show ring
at Oakland Farm. the summer home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Alfred H. Vanderbilt This is to be event
the like OF which Newport has never seen. and
preparations have been under way for some time.
1t is TO be horse show and society circus COM
bined. and all society will be invited. It is not
place until the latter part of July. but so
elaborate IS it to be that there is not too much
time to get ready The show ring, which is the
largest Of fits kind the country IS TO be the scene
Of much activity this season. and it will fill long
felt want in social Newport, as there has never
been place where events could be held where the
gaze of the outsider could be shut out.
The opening Of Marble House Is another thing
which indicates that the season is to be one OF
unusual gayety, and IL is now ready Tor the coming
OF MIR. and Mrs. William K. Vanderbilt, Jr The
house belongs TO Mrs. Oliver H. p. Belmont, ana
it has been stated that she to give 1t eventually
e hav Nv
10 Mr. Belmont the place has not been open Now
Il is announced that the Duchess OF -Marlnorougn
will be here she is to come to this country next
month and spend the greater part or the summer
at Newport. Marble House was the scene OF the
finest bali ever given in Newport, on the occasion
the Duke Of Marlborough. and with her coming
there again this season Will bring back pleasant
memories of the past. , -, -
There are number Of social events arranged for
fhe Fourth o. July, and, of course, to the man S
noint of view. the most important is that 70 be
held at the Clam Bake Club. the opening bake or
SI1e season The 'shanty'' Of the club on EastonS 8
Point has been entirely renovated and there are
likely TO be star times there on the Fourth: AFTER
the fake the men always hold ball game put +ney
careful the and the participants are
not made public. Another big affair OF the DAY;
probablv the largest from social STANDPOINT Will
he fine dinner dance and vaudeville to be given by
social affair of the season. Mrs. Fish has NOT as
Vet arrived but her cottage has been opened and
Srrangernents are under way for the entertain
ment The event Of the afternoon VIII be the re-
ceptiOn 20 be given by Mrs. James r herhOcLah'
This has been annual event with Mrs. her-