New-York tribune., 1908-08-02
BAR HARBOR.
First annual F1ozcer Shor-Cot-
tagers Doing Much Entertaining.


tagers Doing Much Entertaining.
Bar Harbor Me- Aug 1.-The first annual flower
show at Bar Herbor is to be held at the Buiidins
OF Arts on Thursday August ard seeiety il look-
ing forward with pleasant expectations. some ei
the largest greenhouses and estates mere VIII DC
represented and the show will be success WIFI
out doubt Louis B. Mccagg, of New York, mas
been chesen chairman of the committee In charse'
and the other members include j. Ttlton Bowen,
secretary; Mrs. John c. Livingston. Miss Mary s.
Coles Mrs John Harrison John l. Kane George
B. Derr and C. Morton Smith
The annual meeting of the Summer Residents
Association held on Monday morning and was
largely attended. David B. Ogden, Of New York.
was reelected president 1t was voted to take
some action with regard to obtaining Legislation
requiring all motor boats In the harbor to oe pro-
yided with mufners while the automobile and other
questions were discussed. The following were cho-
sen as members Of the board of directors: John s.
Kennedy De Witt c. Blair, General Thomas Ham
lin Hubbard. Lea McIvaine Luquer and Leonard
Il Opdyeks. Of New York; DR.. Haskell Derby, Dr.
Robert Anory and George B. Derr, of Boston and
]. L. Ketterffnus and Clement b. Newooia, OF
Philadelphia.
The tennis committee at the Kebo Valley Club
has advanced the annual tournament in mems sin
sles which originally slated to begin on Mon
day, August IT. to August 8. to save eonhieuns
with the annual mems singles for the championship
of the state, which begin at the Swimming CLUB on
the same date. A match in women's singles is also
to begin at the SWIMMING Club on August g.
Mr. and Mrs John S. Kennedy OF New York.
have issued invitations for reception to DO heid
at Keharden Lodge on Tuesday, August 4. from
to D. m. Their annual reception ia always one OF
the largest events of the summer.
On Monday evening MFR. and Mrs. kennedy enter
tained at dinner at Kenarden Lodge in honor OF
Secretary and Mrs. Oscar straus and Admiral and
Mrs Adoph Mark. who are making cruise along
the New England coast IN the lighthouse tender
Maynower. well an inspection of the light
house service along the coast The MaynoWer de-
parted on Wednesday.
Mrs. Philip Livingston, Of New York, has issued
cards for tea to be given at her cottage on
August 10.
handsome proscenium curtain Of English siis
golden in color and beautifully embroidered. has
Just been given TO the Building Of Arts by George
w Vanderbilt and Mrs John l. Kane. 1t Is most
attractive addition to the building and harmonixes
perfectly with the interior and surroundings 1t
Was specially imported for the building, and was
used at the first concert last Saturday.
Thursday red-letter day for entertaining.
number Of functions being given. The entertainers
included Miss Frances Alexander and Mr.. and Mrs
]. L. Putnam, Of New York. who gave lunehe9ns
at the Swimming Club; Miss Julia Berwind and
Mrs George Draper who entertained at luneheeh
at the club; Mrs. Yates Stirling. who gave large
bridge party at the Lyman House; W. Butler Dun
ean Of New York. who gave luncheon OF thirty
covers at the Pot and Kettle Club Mrs. Edgar
Scott and Mrs. John l. Kane. who gave dinners at
their cottages. and Miss Mccormick, who gave
yachting party.
Fridays entertainers included Mrs. Clarence
Wadsworth Mrs A. ]. Davis and Mrs. r. II.
Townsend, all of whom gave dinners at their cot
tages, and Mrs. ]. L. Ketterlinus, who gave
bridge party of eight tables in honor of Mrs Philip
H. Sheridan, who is the guest of Mrs. Nicholas
Anderson.
rae at An
ting contests will be held at the Keec Valley
Club links Monday afternoon. The Boston Sym
pheny players will furnish music.
Nearly all the coach stands for the horse show
have been taken as have the greater number
boxes The present holders of coach stands are
Edward Meffell, A. Bleeeker Banks, Dr. Guy Fair
fax Whiting j. Tilten Bowen, s. Megargee Wright,
Clement B. Newbeld, Mrs. W. W. seeiey and John
Harrison
Mrs Alexander Van Rensselaer,. Of New York.
arrived last Sunday, and Will occupy the stanton
cottage this summer.
The date for the annual water sports at tho
Swimming Club has been set-August 1I-ano the
annual carnival Will be held that morning. fhe
list Of events will include fitting with lances In
canoes. swimming and diving matches and fancy
races The last thing the programme will be
swimming relay of four men eaeh- between
teams from Bar Harhor and Northeast Harber
Mrs Nicholas Anderson entertained at dinner
Wednesday evening In honor Of Mrs. Philip H.
sherisas The suests included Mrs. r. Hall Nc
cermick Mrs Miles B. Carpenter, Mrs Draper
and Mrs ". W. Seeley.
Augustus Franzen of New York, arrived Wednes-
sav and will spend the remainder of the summer
at his cottage Framnas.
Mrs T. Armour Saunderson entertained at dinner
at her cottage Tuesday.
Wednesdays entertainers included Mrs. John R.
Jackson and Miss Jackson. of New York who
gave q bridge party of eight tables at the SWIM
ming Club, followed by tea, and Mrs Charies
p wright who gave a luncheon OF eight covers at
the Swimming Club
Mrs j. r. suydam and Miss suydam. OF Ne"
York have arrived for the season, and are al
Keho Cottage.
Mrs Arthur Barney. of New York, Is the guest
Of her brother, John Mott, at Geranium Cottage
Mr. and Mrs. Ignatius R. Gressman of New
York and Mrs Thomas Leaning, of Philadeiphla,
were among the entertainers Of Saturday night
both having large dinner parties previous 10 the
hop at the Swimming Club
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