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SOCIETY INSTALLED.
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Blue Bloods Wined, Dined and Danced in Mr. Vanderbilt's Stable.
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Special to The Morning Journal

NEWPORT, August 21. - William K. Vanderbilt's "Barn Party," which was given here tonight, created a sensation. It was an innovation on the staid rules of society and proved an unqualified success.
Swelldom, as represented at the party, would not countenance the idea of dancing in a coach-house, but in  Vanderbilt's coach-house they danced to-night. It was illuminated by seventy electric lights.
In the four corners were grouped large palms and rubber plants, while along the sides stood rows of natural corn with horseshoes and collars of hydrangias as centre-pieces. To these were added pumpkins and squash, all presenting a truly agricultural scene.
In the centre of the ceiling hung long streamers of parti-colored ribbons, the remainder of the polished oaken ceiling being covered with creeping vines bearing fruit. The harness room was turned into a grotto, wherein stood two wheelbarrows completely draped with smilax and holly. Inside they were filled with gilt and silver spurs, part of the favors.
The sixteen stalls were turned into as many supper-rooms not decorated other than by small tables with seats for four persons to each. In the s pace outside the stalls were a series of tables in two lengths magnificently decorated, bearing an entirely new gold imperial service.
Upstairs were fifteen retiring and reception rooms and here the transformation was simply wonderful. The hallways were covered with Persian rugs, while the walls were hidden in a wealth of rare tapestry. Each room was fully furnished and Colonel Landers, who had carte blanche in this matter, scored a brilliant success.
The german was led by Tom Howard and Harry Le Grand Cannon and was a surprise in being the first of its kind ever danced in this country. A score of beautiful toy horses were used in the principal figure.
The costumes, while very rich and varied, were quite rustic. Mrs. W. K. Vanderbilt appeared as a village lass, while Mr. Vanderbilt wore a yachting costume with white duck trousers. This gives a fair idea of the general run of the costumes. Taken as a whole to-night's affair undoubtedly takes the lead this season as an innovation, which was thoroughly enjoyable from start to finish.
The cost was roughly estimated at $7,000. Both the Hungarian Band and Mullally's Orchestra were present, giving great satisfaction. The guests included the cream of McAllister's Four Hundred.

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