New-York tribune., 1906-08-05
QUIET AT NEWPORT.
Bad Weather Interferss suitb Out
door Entertainments.

Newport. r. i, Aug. (SpecfaL-Dssagreeaol
weather at Newport the last week has greatly
interfered with the social gaysty OF tho place.
There has hardly been a day during tho week
that there has not been downpourC OF rain.
and when there was rain there dense
fog which made ft almost as uncomfortable Such
weather IS most unusual for Newport az this
season OF the year. and tt has done much to re-
tard the Newport season Usually the closing
weeks OF July are lively. but thfs year ths
weather has prevented many entertainments
IL was hoped that August would see change
in the conditions. but the month ushered tn
with a downpOur OF rain and the most disagree-
able weather. II has also hurt tho season at the
Casino and there was only OGe day on which
tennis could be played
There has been dearth OF luncheons ant
dinners during the week. but the weather did
not figure In these and the cottasers have had
70 be satisfied with this form OF entertainments
The open air theatre has also been a popular
place during the week. as the weather does not
cut any figure at that resort For the coming
week a number OF social gatherings have been
arranged for OF door. and IL is hoped that the
weather VIII allow Of their beins held
There Is now talk In the cottage colony 0t
Newport OF holding subscription hall at the
Casino Theatre It has been some years since
there has been a BAH OF this nature Thss women
l who backing the scheme are desirous OF
making II costume affair, and they -hCys-O g
able 20 anOunce shortly that their Efforts ha
u
announced that she will give a barn dance dur
ing the month and that IL VIII take the form OF
mask ball. 10 is said that Mrs. Rocker has an
architect at work on plans for the decoration.
The barn on the estate the Rockers occupy is
well adapted for such gathering and there are
large and spacious grounds as we'll
From all appearances the coming week is TO
be the most lively OF the season in Newport. not
only on account OF the carnival which will be-
gin on Monday and continue throughout tho
week. but also on account Of the coming OF the
fleet OF the New York Yacht Club. During, the
OT THa 10 ho
which will be attended by all members OF society.
or az least by all who dare 20 brave the dangers
OF seasickneSs-the races for the AstOr and
the Kings cup Harry Walters. assisted by Mr..
and Mrs. Pembroke Jones. VIII entertain a largo
party on the NaTada- Other parties VIII De
on the White Star and by EIbridGe It. Gerry OF,
the Electra The COttageFs are also taking
interest IN the carnival arrangements and thero
will be enough 20 occupy their attention from
early morning until late az night every day
During the week q committee OF woman.
Thayer and Mrs Royal Phelps Carroll. hava
started movement In the interests OF the game
OF golf In Newport. which OF late years has fall
en- of These women have obtained the oc
the pretty clubhouse. and by the holding oc
| afternoon teas and bridge whist hope % revfyss
interest in the game. AT the tea held on Monday
afternoon last the attendance was large.
An incident during the week which created
little talk in social circles the e-soou1Itsr
between Harry Lehr and a photographer on tha
avenue some days ago IN which Mr.. Lehr
grabbed the man by the collar and rushing hir,
was his picture, under threat OF smashing tbs
mans camera Mr. Lehr. although ks s1c-
cessful In hts demands. realized that he had ex-
ceeded his authority and offered % Pay damages.