The Washington herald., 1907-08-18

main feature Of the conditions In
Washington. as is evidenced by
the sight presented by the streets and
dwellings from the White House TO neat
little cottages on the extreme outskirts
OF the city.
Seafoldiags ircase houses, and the ST.
lent movement OF paint brushes. welded
by weary painters swing in rhythm to Che
hammer and ring OF tools repairing and
replacing dishgured woodwork. and with
the aid % white-coated paperhangers
fIeshening up the interior of untenanted
dwellings, which within a month or less,
viii resound 10 the meITiment and chat
ter OF united and reinstalled families. who
Tor the nonce are scattered 10 the vari-
Gus places OF interest. beauty. and COM
fort throughout this country and Eu-
rope.
Gayety at summer resorts is now at
high tide. and accordingly a period OF alb
s0iUtc social inertia marks the routine
of daily life with Washington's sum
'mer residents. However. tourists throng
.Che Capital City, lending an air OF activ-
Sty 70 the streets. hotels, and theaters.
and Joining the throng of wilted, faded
and jaded patrons OF the neighboring
places Of amusement, where the steam
pianos OF the ever-populaT carrOusels grind
IOut threadbaTe tunes in a shTill. eaT-pierC-
ing peep. bankers exploit. with an endless
string of misapplied ad1ecuves, the vari-
Gus attractions. and photographers perpe-
trate unspeakable crimes in their rapid
process Of caricaturing humanity. Such is
life in Washington to-day
Not many miles away. however. at his
Soric jamestown, the gala week Of the ex-
position stars to-day. OF all the distin-
guished personages who have visited the
exposition. perhaps none. has been re-
ceived with greater degree Of cordiality
than Prince William OF Sweden, who,
upon his arrival on board the Flygia, was
welcomed by Admiral Evans and enter
tanned at luncheon The entire nation is
vying for prestige in making the short
time set apart for his stay in America
one Of unprecedented entertaining. and for
weeks preparations have been made that
have entirely unsettled the ordinary
course Of events and entertainments at
all places where the prince Will visit.
Business at Newport has been complete
" upset To make their very best ap-
pearance at the several entertainments -
be given there during the stay of the
young nObleman, members Of the summer
colony have come forward with such a
demand for laces, chiffon and other
fancy materials that it has quite astound-
ed the tradesmen.
Upon his arrival at Newport Prince
William viii be greeted by Mayor VII
liam P. Clarke, who has been authorized
by Gov. Higgins TO welcome him to the
State. The mayor will also welcome him
IN behalf Of the residents Of Newport
That evening a grand dinner Will be Civ
en- in his honor by Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish,
and later he will attend a ball given
also in his honor by Mr.. and Mrs Ed
ward J. Berwlnd. at their beautiful villa,
the Elms. Mrs. Ogden Mills will be next
70 entertain the royal visitor at a din
ner, 10 be followed by a surprise of some
sort, that is being kept a secret. Mr..
Edward BeTwind Will give a stag luncheon
10 Prince William and a number of his
friends next Saturday, and that same aft
ernO0n, Mrs. GambTill has invited a large
company 10 meet him at a garden party
The prince VIII give dinner and dance
on board the Flygia, which has set the
hearts Of the younger contingent in a flut-
ter. and on that occasion some OF the
most gorgeous costumes to be seen this
season are promised to be worn Mr.. and
Mrs Stuyyesant Fish claim the prince
for luncheon at the CrOssways, Sun
day, which viii complete his visit Per-
haps no more eXtravagant entertainments
have ever been given in this country than
are being arranged in the honor OF the
prince. though 10 exceed the iavishness
Of entertainments given every day at the
fashionable resorts IS no small achieve
ment this season.
One thousand American Beauty roses
were used as decorations on the table at
a dinner given at Newport by Mrs. James
B. Higgins Thursday evening. The
guests, thirty-six in number, sat at a sin
gle table, spread in a large dining-room,
with a mammoth crescent Of the roses
and foliage as a centerpiece.
Lenox society was interested the latter
part Of the week in the flower show in the
town hall. No more beautiful pageant
marks the summer season at Lenox than
these annual exhibitions and such gor-
geous displays have seldom been seen in
the BerkshiTes. From the greenhouse at
Alton Winden, Mr.. Charles Lanier's es-
tate, was shown for the first time a new
dahlia called the Charles Lanier." It Is
Il large. fancy flower, yellow in hue. with
a tint Of salmon, free-fowerings, and
with a long stem. LenOx horticulturists
say the display Of sweet peas was the
hest ever Shpv,-r1 In rbf- o0r,vrrv- -,
delicate beauty Of the pastel shades of
those fragrant blossoms was enhanced
by the deep-toue hues Of peaches and ap-
pies together with a display Of fresh
vegetables, from the gardens Of the resi-
dents. which came in for a large share Of
wonder and admiration. The display at
tracted all OF the smart set, particularly
the cottage owners who feel a deep inter
est in the products Of their own soil.
There are now nearly $1,000 automobiles
registered in the State Of New York. a
large percentage Of which belong 20 New
York City, though touring cars have
swelled the number to no small extent. A
brief stay in New York is nearly always
included in the programme Of touring
parties, but few days spent in the city
sufices during the midsummer months.
Several city clubs have opened houses in
the country for the convenience and
pleasure of their motoring members, and
the New York Athletic Club, not content
with its suburban home on Travers Is
land, has established another additional
clubhouse at Port Jefferson, Long Island.
which is known as the Dele Terre Club.
Here are TO be found people from all
quarters Of the country. who, in prefer
ence 70 settling down to one place for
the summer. fit from one to another Of
the many resorts. appearing at all IN time
for the most fashionable fortnight Of the