Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1871-09-29
Tic White Sulphur Springs.
RHAPsoDICAL DESCRIPTION OF THAT
FAMOUS SUMNER RESoRT-ECSTA-
IT, TRIBUTES TO RICIMOND d.
"QUEERs OF SOCIETY," --


"QUEERs OF SOCIETY," -a
The Weekly Caucasian is published
Mr.. =. Donan spent some tine at the
White Sulphur. Springs, in GreeTbri-
er county. West Virginia. last.Sum-
mer, and in the lastissue of the Cuu-
cdSiaa he LETS himself 0utn in a four
column description'of his experience.
We doubt whether the 'shasheesh
eater' could presentea more voluble
and rupturOuS cOncatenat on of words
than that contAined in the following
specimen of Donan's "iaipt outlines
of the Saratoga of the=South:'
Just imagine Paradise, Eiysium,
the Garden of the Hesperides, the
Vale of Tempe, and the Isles of the
Blest, all blended into one vast, re-
splendent Eden of delights, encircled
by sentinel mountains whose heavy
SUBMITS pierce the skies. Fancy its
evergreen bowers, its glittering fOun-
tains of perpetual youth, its gay plu-
mayed birds, and thOI lnd-hued buds
end blossoms. Think of its unfading
lilies, violets and roses. Snuff its per
fume-laden breezes. Drink in the
music cf it's golden harps and happy
voices. View its bright, ETHEREAL be-
ings, with folded piniOns, floating
round in fleecy clouds-Of muslin, lace
and tarleton. Then scatter through
all the long vista of these enchanting
scenes, endless festOons of sIangled
drapery; wreaths of flowers stream
ers of gayest tints brilliant chande-
liers; liveried foOtmen, and pIancing
steeds troops of elfish children, like
human butterflies, sporting on the
green velvety sward; happy lovers
wandering hand in hand, beneath the
over-arching boughs of nodding oaks
and whispering elms; and joyous
groups of youths and maidens stroll
ing in breezy groves, or reclining to
rest from flirtational tolls, on fragrant
anks where the wild thyme grows.
Add the entrancing strains of a cOrnet
band during tie day, and a full orches-
ira at night; the flutes's soft melody.
as it floats from the distant arbOr,
where some infatuated amateur
breathes out his soul to his lady-lOve;
the tinkle of piano and guitar; the
rapt, witching tones of voices, that
have only strayCd for a season, from
the seraphic choirs above-and all the
sights and sounds of the hugest din
ing room in the western world; the
ka.eidoscophic shifting and changing;
hundreds of white-aprOned walters
darting hither and thither and yon,
like airy GanymedCs. or swallows on
frolic, the clatter of dishes, knives.
forks and spoons; the fusilade of
popping corks; the jingli"g of glasses;
the buzz of fifteen hundred merry
takers, and the ripple of silvery
laughter. Throw in unnHmbered
waving plumes, fiuttering fans and
cleaning Jewels starry eyes, cherry
lips. liily-white cheeks and pearly
teeth, gorgeous costumes and eXper-
sive curls. Sprinkle the whole daZ-
zling, cor. uscating scene, with dia-
mond-dust, shattered rainbows and
frolicsome lightning-bugs and flavor
il with ten thousand mingled odOrs,
each intoxicatingIy delicious as a
breath from heavens garden gate ajar
and you have some faint conception
of the beautifie Pandemonium, or
Panseraphicum :"
| OF course, so graphic a writer could
not refrain from some allusion to the
prominent visitors present. He refers
| i'm very complimentary terms to Judge
| Robert Ould and other gentlemen
| from this city. and then pays his
respects" to those whom he Classifies
| thus
Creatures fairer- and brighter far
than ever peopled oriental poets rapt-
| est dream. Floating in cherubic love
illness, here and there and everywhere
in ballroom, parlor, hall and gallery,
/ hi u. i
| and verdant bank; see them, and dc
| homage"
We could not, if we would, copy all
| that Mr.. DOnan says of the notable
bellies who were present, but make
room for his pOrtraitures Of those best
known in Richmond s. ciety.
Miss Mary Triplett, famous Rich
| mond felle and beauty, with f'atures
almost faultless complexion rivalling
the deity-wrought tintings of a deel
sea shell and a wealth of golden hair
entwined about a head exquisite in
shape and pose; dignified i'm bearing
aud vivacious in conversation she
goes forth conquering and to con
qGer."
tie blonde from the same historic city
fair as a lilly of the valley, graceful
as a fawn or a young gazelle delicate
in feeling and sweet in character a
she is beautiful in person ; and favor
ite with all who know her.
Miss jamie Sutherlin, Of Danville,
bright brunette, with full brown eyes
as dainty hand as ever formed mode
for a sculptor; full of animation, al
accomplished little coquette. a recog
nized queen of Virginia society. ant
always attended by royal retinue o
gallant cavaliers, ready To do or die a
her slightest behest.
Miss Aurelia HaiseY. o. Lynchturg
J tall and queenly, striking in form an'
feature, eiegaBt in manner and cos
tune, cultivated in mind and noble il
heart. she would deserve and attrac
especial attention in any assemblage
!, Aud who was - the belle of the sea
son ?" Thank heaven our scalp's ou
of reach OF hundreds of vipdictive llt
tie hands of rival beauties, as we an
swer: 1.-THE star-eyed VirgInian
sweet soceress of the James," Mis-
, Matte Ould, of Richmond pale bru
nette, to begin with a contradiction
tall slender; ETHEREAL in grace, captiva
ting in manner and dazzling i'm cot,
versational power; with eyes who's
wondrous CLEANS have stamped he
, brand ON many a manly soul.