Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-07-22
THE WATERING PLACES.
From ti,e Fauquier white Sulphur
sprsu.s-A Brilliant Ball Large
Number of washingtoniansa at the
SprIngs-A Gay Season.

fCoTresI ondence Of The Evening Star.l
FAUCUiEE WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, yA.,)
July ~, 1870. I
DEAE STAE:--On the evening OF the 18th we
were visited by a most refreshing shower, which
rendered the air fresh and balIny, leaving us 10
pass the re mainder of the evening in dellghtful
reI Ose. The following day ushered in with
a bright, clear, sPriDg-like morning. All seemed
activity, for our worthy host, Mr. Sanders, had
received notice of a large gathering of the
beauty and fashion OF the surrounding country
inteIspeTSe1 by these from the cities no passing
the warm term in this delightful region, whose
Intentions were TO join the now large company
in q dress ball.
The bali room one of the finest floors in the
State, mas in excellent order. Early in the eve
ming the guests commenced assembling, when
Weber struck up one OF his mimitable waltZes,
and the merry throng commenced the whirlinS
waltz. All seemed delighted with the arrange
mentS OF the music, and continued the dance
until 1880, when supper WAS announced. The
supper was all that could be desired, served by
attentive walters, and many fingered long i'll
the pleasant dining room, refreshing themselves
On the ices, &c., that were provided with great
prcfusion. On returning to the ballroom the
dance was renewed, and continued until a. m,
when nature seemed 10 indicate that the time
Tor TeIose had arrived
Many of the ladies were in elegant dress, but
not being familiar with the trousseau and terms
of fashionable attire, you must excuse me tor
not being able to give good description.
Amongst so many charming ladies' only few
can be mentioned in a communication ike this
as | am only acquainted with but few OF the
visitors names who graced the large hall on this
occasion. Amongst those that my attention was
called to from your city was Nus. III. X. and
daughters Mrs. Il. was attired III white, scarlet
and a pTofnsion OF chanfilly lace, AID her
daughters in white rose, exhibiting the refined
taste OF Mis-. N. Mrs. General III. in peach
bloom and black, looked the soldiers wife. Mrs.
Dr.. G. and daughters graced the scene with their
presence. Miss \. q. the charming brunette,
participated III the dance. Mr. y. NJ. who only
a few DAYS since arrived in feeble health hal
improved 80 much that ne added much To the
Pleasure OF the evening by his participating in
all the amGScmeRts, and l but reiterste
the sentiments of all when 1 say
that he Is a general faVoEite. Miss
y. W., OF WarTenton. whose syIph-like
form attracted the admiration BY ths most C are
less observer, wa in great demand partner
III the dance. Miss T. b, of this COUNTY, the
tall majestic blonde, moved with grace and dig
nifty through the waltz, whilst her sister, Miss
G, the DARK eyed brunette OF graceful figure,
attracted equal admiration. Miss G.. T., dressed
IL Nile green, was the embodiment of grace aud
life. while the Misses ". were much admired for
their classic beauty. The Misses s., the syiph
IKE bonds seemed to he pleased and - please
all. Miss r.. of Clarke county. WAS dressed in
iire taste. Miss p, the talented daughter oil an
eN-Con!ederate General, was general ;layJrite.
Mrs. =, OF PHILADELPHIA, accompanied by Mr..
ara MIS- X, OF Baltimore, added grace 10 the
scene. Mrs. Major L., of New York, also siione
con>Picueusly in the dance.
All OF the gentlemen filed their places
braysiy. We were struck by the Roman like
appearance OF Judge X. and the genial Judge
t., OF Suffolk. Capt. j. l.. devoted himself to
The dance. ard was set down BIZ all "a one OF the
best dancers. Mr.. B. who waltZed with Miss F.
the char ming young rosebud of this county.
showed by BIS style that he was from another
cline MANY others mingled in the throng, but
sface VIII not allow me to GO further, only re-
>Tet that YOUR able pen was not present 20 giyea
Inscription OF this most pleasant evening All
retired well Pleased with the first large ball this
g ION .t the Faufuier White Sulphur Springs
i may add that there are over sixty visitors
mere iTcin .oar city alone, and the rooms are
nearly all tiled with guests, who seem inclined
20 re main the entire season.
Yours, &c, OBSERVER