The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-08-12
Rochbrtdee Alum Springs.

LARGE CRoWD-wHo ARE HERE, AND WHERE
FRON--GooD MUsIC-FIRsT GRAND AAsQUE.
RADE AND DRESS BALL, &C.
Correspondence of the Richmond Dispatchl 4
RockBR1DGE ALUM SPRNGs,}
August 8, 1873. !
The Rockbridge Alum has strong hold
upon the affections of the people from all
sections of the Union, if we judge by the
large numbers who yearly visit this delight
full watering resort. This place is growing
in public favor every season, and at this time
we have from forty to fifty more visitors
than We had the corresponding time last
year. just think Oft, we have now
FIVE hundred guests, and still they
are coming in. Yes, come on, you who
are suffering from heat in the hot and dusty
cities, and those also who wish to breathe
some pure mountain air. Don't think that
we cannot accommodate you, for we CAN.
Mr. A. 4. Doom, the very efficient and
oblioing room-manager, will give you a nice
place in which to rest your weary selves. lie
has still some few rooms unoccupied. LII
YOU come on soon, why, l am sure that he
can please you. We were glad to meet with
the proprietor, Mr.. James A. Frazier, whom
we found to be q most agreeable gentleman,
kind and attentiyeto bis guests. His smiling
face eau be seen at all times amid the
gay throng, going hither and thither
inquiring how You are getting along,
and at the same time wanting to know if lie
can add to your enjoyment. The fine season
which he has had this year is a proof that he
knows how to keep this place, and the public
are beginning to reward him for his efforts.
We will give you the names Of few who
are here: Judge Wood Bouldin {of the SUI
preme Court of Appeals) and family, Charles
u. Williams and family, Thomas n. Jones, w.
FL. Scott, Mrs. Charles X. WorLhan, Miss NJ.
a. and Allan Talbot, aud Robert Edmond
and lady, of Richmond; Mrs. A. w. Archer,
Colonel Samuel B. Paul and lady, Miss Nam
ME and DARCY Paul, Miss Maggie Pegram,
Mrs. S. W. Venable and child, Miss Kate and
Edward Yenable, and Reuben RaSiand and
family, of Petersburg; w. s, Mccormick
and family, ~. j. Taylor, Miss Mary X.
Jones, Ellen Giimer, Thomas p. Langdon,
Joseph E. Brutf,, S. Robinson, and c. Brooks,
Jr.. of Baltimore; Mir. and Mrs. s. s. Tired.
we'll, of Memphis, Tennessee (Mrs. Tredweil
is considered the handsomest lady at these
Springs, and she dresses with exquisite taste);
Judge Cochran and family, OF Albemarle;
Mr.. Du Fore, of New Orleans; MIR. and Mrs.
Arnold, of Savannah, Ga; Mrs. Mcmahon.
Of indianapolis; j. Il. Marshall, of Mobile,
Alabama DIR. 4. e. Wright, Wilmington,
N. c.; w. r. Brady, Annapolis; A. T.
Gray, Augusta, Ga; Mrs. and Miss Young
and Thomas j. Davis and lady, Of Washing
ton, D. c., besides large number OF others.
Persons from the far South, North, and
West come to these Springs to get the benefit.
OF their wonderful healing waters, whose
curative powers are known far and wide.
The band Of music here is led by Profes-
sor Ritterhouse, aud they give us excellent
music three times a day, and also at night in
the ballroom. We have music before break!
fast, and those who have never enjoyed such
q treat should come 10 the Alum.
Everybody is on the qui oiue about the;
grand masquerade and dress ball which
comes of next Thursday, August 14th.i
The ladies and gentlemen are busy getting
ready their costumes. Moxley, the great
costumer, will be here. AS they always
have a good time at these balls, this one
promises to be even more successful thanl
those of former years. The large crowd
OF visitors here will make 1t 8 complete
success. After the ball, the proprietor, Mr.
James A. Frazier, will give fine supper
Wa have attended these balls and suppers
before. and we can promise all who will
come most delightful time. To the ball
and supper all the guests are invited, and
there are no charges made to attend the
same. .y5
Now, we wonld advise some OF your read
ers and yourselves to come up for few
days, and you would then see why We think
this most charming place of resort, where
the invalid as well as the pleasure-sesker are
content to remain, knowing that this Is
y place for health and pleasure.
Captain w. A. Lewis, has been cashier
here for SO many years, who is still In his old
p!aee--while Captain S. Nj. Mullin for
merly of the Capon) attends very nicely, too.
TO the wants Of the inner man. DR.. j. L..
Davis, Of the University, is the resident
physician, and his urbane manners render
him very roi u!ar.
Now, we cannot close this without mem
tioning Old Tyler, the bend steward, and
Tom Hsyes; his assistant, who have been
here so long. Both of these are colOfed men,
and have most faithfully filed their respec.