New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-08-26
Davis Cup Finals
Draw Out Society
lhrongg at Newport
Neishboring Resorts Send
Big Delegations; Keynote
of Simplicity Marked in
Handsome Gown Display
Special Dispatch to The Tribune


NEWPORT. r. l., Aug. 25.-Nothirr
seems to be more effective in bringing
society anc its variegated fashions out
than tennis match. and that the at
fractions OF the Davis Cup finals were
not at all overrated was testiiie ed at the
opening round this morning, when sum
mer residents not only of Newport.
but from practically al of the vaca-
ton resorts within striking distance
and many persons from Massschu5
came to witness TIE first days PLAY
The finals in the doubles will be
played Tomorrow
The grandstand wes not filed. but
there was gratifying tendance n
the gallery, both for the morning and
afternoon matchea, ard parking space
about the Casino on Bellevue Avenue
and adjoining thoroughfares was at a
premium. Although much better ten
Mia has been seen here the play was
exciting enough at times to coll for
bursts Of applause, ard it was evident
that the future games also viii be
popular.
There was congenial note in IA
atmosphere of the gathering and
friendliness seemed 10 pervade the
spirit Of the spectators as we'll as the
contestants.
Beautiful Gowns Noted
Practically all of tn. boxes were oc-
cupied by members Of the Newport
summer colony and many beautiful
gowns were noted. Mr. and hrs. Rob
ert W. Goelet viewed the PLAY from the
east stand. Mrs. Goelet wore white
tricollatte and large hat Of rust Mrs.
Herbert Shipman wore gown Of light
fy> cf To-
white hat with a black velvet band
caught with gardenias. Misses Flor
ence and Evelyn Loew both appeared
in Persian print. Simplicity seemed
to be the keynote of the gowns, but ali
were handsome.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Thompson spen-
Ger entertained friends in their box
Congressman Ogden L. Mills, who
addressed the members of the Newport
the Art Association last evening, was
present as were also his host and
hostess. Mr.. and Mrs. Irwin B. Lougll
lin, OF Washington. Mlss Cathleen
Vanderbilt, accompanied by Mr.. anf
Mrs. Stuart Duncan, occ Ipled 4 box.
Mrs. Henry p Russell was present
with her hostess, Mrs. Vincent Ascor.
Rear Admiral Sims was an interested
spectator in the morning. Miss Julia
Berwind entertained number OF
young people in her box, among whom
was Miss Lucille Baldwin. Mrs. John
Aspegren attended with her mother,
Mrs. Bacon. M'ss Marguerite Caper
ton and Pembroke Jones jr entered
together.
Many Notables Pre- sent
Among others present were Mr.. and
Mrs. w. Goadby Loew, Mr.. and Mrs.
Edison Bradley, Mrs. Herbert Shipman.
Miss Anna Sands, Mr.. and Mrs. Ettore
Romano Fontana. who had friends in
their box; Mr. and Mrs. T. Sufern
Thompson Spencer. Mr. and Mrs. Rob
ert Walton Goeiet, Mr.. and Mrs. f. H.
Ferry, Mr.. and Mrs. C. Whitney Car
pcnter. Mrs. Henry c. Gray. Mr.. and
Mrs. noderice Wollman, Mr. and MIS-
Cornelius Tangeman Mss Lucille Bald
win. DIR. and Mrs. Roderick Tory. Ms.
Thomas T.. Bridges, Mr. and Mrs. Philip
Rhine lander, Mr. ard Mrs Arthur Cur
tlss james. Mrs. Brady S Hartman,
Als. Lorillard spsncer Mrs. Donald
McRae, Mr.. and Mrs. William +. White
honse, Mr. ana Mrs. l.; O. Havcmeycr,
Dr. and Mrs. A cxandcr Hamilton Rice.
Mr.. and Mrs L. @ Jones, Mrs. Haril-
Ton Fish Webster, Mrs Joseph Harri-
man, Mr.. and Mrs !. Francis A. Clark.
Mrs. ". Woodward Phelps, Mr.. and
Mrs. John DuFais. Mrs. Douglas 4.
Disrnukcs, Mr.. md Mrs George Henry
Warren Masses Sarah Moreland. Sylvia
Hillhouse, Annie Burr Anchincloss and
Carlotta Havemeyer. General Jsmes
Parker, Bishop James H. Darlington,
Mrs. Henry p Russell, Mrs Vincent
Aston, Miss Ruth Thomas. Miss Mar
jorie Oclrichs and Mrs. +. Hayward
Ferry.
The japanese tennis team was enter
tanned ut luncheon at Cliff Lawn. by
Mr. and Mrs. o. Whitney Carpenter
A luncheon was given AZ the Pinard
Cottage this AFTERNOON by Mr.. and Mrs.
James Ienox Banks
Sew quests at tho Muenchingcr King
include Mr.. and Mrs. r. Holiday, Of
New York; Mrs. g. Castlcman, Mr.. and