New-York tribune., 1909-08-08
BRIDGE At BAR HARBOR
Tennis Contests m Mems Singles
Begins on Same Day-Yachts
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Ear Earbor. Me. Aug. THE annual h~,sr.
tournament Is set for next Tuesday at Kebo Valley
Siuo. II VIII be busy day. the directors having
decided TO hold the annual tournament for the
Nebo. Mount Desert and Pemetic cups on THAI day
SIS well as beginning the annual tennis tournament
~ mems singles The annual bridge tour,a-
snsnt is lively affair. and play is always inter
esting. The patronesses include Mrs George a
Robbins. Mrs. Daniel T. Worden, Mrs William
y Draper Mrs John T. Pratt. Mrs. Arthur Espy
Miss Winthrop. Mrs. Clifford a. Cochran Mrs r.
Han Mccormick, Mrs. George A Draper Mrs.
John j.. ketterlinUs. Mrs Henry +. Dimock Mrs.
Clifford Brigham. Mrs. Casimir de Rham Moore
Mrs Miles b. Carpenter and Mrs. Henry {. Chap
man.
Booker 7. Washington was the speaker at a
largely attended meeting of summer residents
hsnsrden Lodge. the cottage Of Mr. and Mrs.>John
e kennedy, on Thursday morning
An arrival OF ihe week Is Mrs. Albert Clifford
Barney. OF Washington. who was a prominent
social leader a few years ago She Will spend the
greater part OF August here. having Just returned
:rom a trip 20 the Yellowstone region with her
daughter. Miss Barney. who has just sailed for
Europe.
The second annual rows~ show will be held a,
she Building OF Arts next Saturday. and elabora,s
preparations are being made tor its success. Some
OF the most prominent gardeners in New England
have consented 10 be judges
All is in readiness at Bar Harbor for the coming
of the New York Yacht Club fleet which is ex-
pected 20 arrive here Saturday next on It's first
cruise TO Bar Harbor in twelve years. since tho
time j. PierpOnt Morgan commodore OF ths
fleet Mr. Morgan viii be here with his big yach:
sn season 10 witness the finish OF ths cruise.
Some handsome cups are siven Cor the cruise
The commOdore's cups. given by A Curtiss James.
Will be raced for on the run from Vineyard Haven
20 Portland. The vice-commodore's cup. will bs
awarded for the from Portland Rockland.
and the rear cOmmodOre's cups for the from
Newport 10 Vineyard Haven There wil be two
ot these trophies, one FOR soop. and yswls and
for schOoners.
In addition 10 these. Charles Hayden has Of
fered cups for schOoners and two for soops
sor the last run of the feet. Bar Harbor. w.
Butler Duncan has given cup for sloops and
yaHls for the run from Rockand 10 BrockIin.
". Z. Isen has offered cup for auxiliaries and
Cornelius Vanderbilt cap for schooners on that
The Navy challenge cups will also be
sailed for that run, and the Alumni Associa-
iion challenge cups are Tor the shortest aggregate
time made on the five runs.
The Bar Island Bridge controversy Is set for Au-
gust 20 and September TO- before the United States
Court. and there promises TO be hot legal battle.
The six New Workers. John S. Kennedy. Walter C.
l-add, General Thomas Hamlin Hubbard, w. II. s.
Lee. ID. c. Blair and David B. Ogden. have
gagged competent counsel. while the town has APP
9ealed the matter. and Will ask that injunction pro-
ceedings be stayed There is decided difference of
opinion the advisablty OF the project. and IL
IL has IN tho past.
The Norwegian legation has been transferred 20
Bar Harbor for tho summer. and Count Skybak
will join Nine Skybak. who has been here during
the earlier part Of the summer.
The frst putting match the Kebo Valley Club
Monday afternoon enjoyable affair The
Boston Symphony players furnished music and
very pleasant tea was held on The links. Mr. and
Mrs. Charles Davis the mixed doubles. while
Miss Stevens and Miss Force first and second
he siu Win took mart.
were Dr. W c Cushman DE Koven Bowen and Mr..
and Mrs. Ledyard Stevens.
Charles Dana Gibson is here from his Dark Har-
Dor home for a few days stay.
John s. Kennedy opened HIS grounds 20 the pub
Tic for the first time Saturday afternoon. and the
opportunity 20 the beauties Of tho finest estate
for many miles was taken advantage Of by a great
nnny. Tickets have been left for free distribution
for Saturday afternoons in August, and Mr Ken
n.dy's action is much appreciated.
General Horace Porter. phO has been spending
several days here the guest of frien,t, will go
80 Sewporl August ~ 20 be the guest of Dr.
snd Mrs. Henry Barton Jacobs at their VILLA.
Whteholme
William Rhinelander Stewart. who has been
spending the greater part OF the here de-
parts for Newport shortly. 20 be the guest OF his
brother. Espenard Stewart.
The annual hospital entertainment Will be held
on August 2s. Next 20 the horse show, II is the
largest affair OF the summer and marks the close
@. the busy entertaining seuson.
Saturday afternoon came the second in the series
@, concerts al the Art Building. when Henry Had
ley, with orchestra, was heard before largo
audience. The third concert will be given August
q, pfth Mime. Olga Sanlaror the soloist
The Cobun players 20 give their grand pa
Gasnt, The Canterbury Pilgrims" next Friday.
,ke Art Building The pageant Is 80 be given in
the grove a. the rear of the building. which is
attractive spot in every way and should form
ideal setting Forfy boxes nearly all subscribed
Tor, and seat. are already taken I'm large numbers
7he dat. Will b. tho second anniversary OF ths
opening ot the building.