New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-24
Plans Made for NeW
Country Homes in
StOckbridge and
LenOx.

ed in the Berkshlres. II was orllI-
liant composite of tableaux, dances,
songs and motion pictures, and received
warm welcome. Miss II. Ciyilise
Alexandra planned il, and every one
agreed it was the most lively and mod
ern form of entertainment that had
been offered in the hills. Il brought
$1,000 10 the Berkshire Red Cross fund.
In the dances were Misses Symphoross
and Grace Bristed, Margaret French,
Josephine and Alma de Gersdorf, Civ
lise and Anna R. Alexandra, Irene
Turnure, Anita Dclafeld. Kate Haven
and Isabel Shotter. They appeared in
Greek, Mexican and Polish dances, the
music for the latter having been COM
posed by Marshall R. Kernochan.
Miss Grace R. Henry was a guest
of Mrs. John T. Alexandra FOR the
presentation Of her photo play, "The
Treasure Of the Inca which had in
the cast many prominent cottagers.
Following both performances the
greater part of the audience and the
performers were entertained at the
Lenox Club. Miss Anna Byrne's or
chestra played for the performance,
and Allen B. Fenno, barytone, made q
success with his songs about Lenor
celebrities.
Stockbridge's eighth annual art
one members Of the American Acad-
envy exhibited in the show. Mrs. Will
lam Douglas Sloane bought Walter
Nettleton's painting, Passing Of the
Forest Drifts" and Miss Emily Tucker
man bought Frederic CrOwninshield's
Coming Storm" both typical Berk-
shire subjects.
Architects are at work on plans for
a country residence 70 be built in
Stockbridge by Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Ludlow Fowler. jr., and on plans for
villa for Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Z. Bon
ner. Both places viii be in Stock
bridge. Mrs. Alfred G. Vanderbilt has
not yet accepted plans for her large
country house at Laurel Lake, in
Lenox. and the building will not be
undertaken this year.
Mrs. Carlos ". de Hereda gave the
largest afternoon entertainment Of the
month at the Lenox Club this after
noon. when she was hostess az golf
tea.a Mrs. de Heredia offered prizes
for a putting competition for men,
women and children. and there was an
entry Of fifty and fashionable gallery.
After the competitions tea was served.
Nj and Mrs. William 3. o. Field, Mr.
and Mrs. Henry Il. Pease. Mr.. and Mrs.
David T. Dana. Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel
rockingham, Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick
s Delafeld. Mr.. and Mrs. Newbold
Morris. Mrs. Lindsay Russell and the
Misses Bristed. Delafeld and Alexan-
DIRE took part in the events.
The finals IN mems doubles finished
the tennis season at Heaton Hall this
week. where there has been eight weeks
Of play Walter Moore, Of New York
and Henry A. Fogg. OF Brooklyn, won
the doubles, defeating Frank c. Macy
and Sidney C. Piers, IS, 81, 81, in
the finals
Mrs. Edwards Spencer entertained
the council Of the Lenoy Garden CLUB
at Shipton Court Monday afternoon
Mrs. William Pollock and Miss
Ceorgiana ". Sergeant assisted at the
tea tables. The council met for me
purpose Of passing on collections OF
asters grown by members Of the ciuo
and 20 appoint a committee on nom
i,a+ions 10 recommend officers for
1917. Mrs. Edwards Spencer and Mrs.
Frank K. Sturgis exhibited the oes'
,erennial asters. and Mrs. David Ives
Nackie. Mrs. Banyer Clarkson and MISS
Katharine Billiard the best annuals'
Mrs Snencer has now one Of the most
productive flower gardens IN the hi!-s.
Dean William VI. Grosvenor, who was
o.lled 70 New York from Trinity
Church. Lenox, has been making
-o,,d NJ visits in the cottages. MIS-
Tobn z. Parsons entertained the dean
at Ipterlaken; Mrs. Parsons Mrs Will
lam Douglas Sloane and others gave
dinners. and Miss Nancy c. Wharton
and Mrs. Carlos VI. de Heredia enter
+aired AZ luncheon in his honor. The
dean preached twice in Trinity during
his visit.
Lord and Lady Aberdeen spent 'ne
rooL md at Hotel Aspinwsll. They
came 10 Lenox from the White Noun
.ajns. where they have been working IN
the interest Of the Aberdeen FUND IN
America. 10 further the social WORK
which Lady Aberdeen established IN
ireland when Lord Aberdeen was vice
roy Tbey rave addresses at the hotel
Monday night, illustrating their ta'As
with stereopticon slides. Mr.. and MIS-
Joseph II. Choate gave an afternoon
recention for Lord and Lady Aberdeen
and others in the colonies called on
them at the hotel.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. Brewster Hobson
arrived Tuesday from Texas in Stock
bridge. Mr.. Hobson, who is a member
Of Squadron A, Of New York, Is on FUR
Tough. Mrs. Hobson has been at the
border for several weeks.
CoOpersfOwn.
Cooperstown. y. Y. Sept. 23.-Mon-