The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-07-15
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Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.]
MoXgGcaERY WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS,
July II, 1878. !
Last night was the first ball of the reason
at the Virginia Springs, and quite brilliant
affair It was. The large hotel here was de-
corafed With parti-colored transparencies
hung all along the front piazsas, producing
a fine effect, and the ballroom and parlofs
most ,astefully adorned with wreaths, PIC,
lures, and arches of evergreens. On the wall
in front OF the entrance 20 the spacious
ballroom the words. aWelcome Our
CHESTS /" was beautifully executed in arborvi-
lac and rosettes, and added much to the pleas.
ING appearance of the room. The party was a
large one. composed mainly OF the regular
guests here, OF which there are about two
hundred and forty, chiefly from the extreme
South. We were particularly struck with
the beauty of the ladies and the elegance of
their dresses. Among them Mrs. A. Bald.
win, of New Orleans, was acknowledged by
all to be the most elegantly dressed lady on
The floor, appearing In two different
costumes during the evening one of which,
splendid blue silk, gorgeous with lace, we
were informed /" sub rosa by lady friend,
who had been behind the scenes, cost II, o0V.
We noticed upon the floor the beautiful
Misses Henlan and Blank, also Of New Or
leans; the elegantly dressed Mrs. Montgom-
cry, of New Orleans; Miss Jorden and Miss
Marks, Of Montgomery, Ala. the pretty Miss
Ucjarnette, Of Caroline county; Mrs. jackson,
Of Atlanta the much admired Mrs. Hicks
of Columbia, s. c., and Miss Vickery, OF Nor
folk, while The Misses Kindred and Wilson,
Of Virginia, were particularly marked for
their elegant dancing nor must we fail TO
mention the charming Mrs. Davenport and
Mrs. Rickham. of New Orleans, and-but
our space will not admit of our completing
the list of beauty, elegance, and fashion,
which graced the occasion, nor to describe
the rich and bouptifuI collation. which was
served to the company about midnight. The
music was good, the dancing very fine, and
the gay company did not disperse till about
O'Clock this morning, when silence reigned
in the deserted halls.
Among the most prominent visitors here
we observe Governor Walker and lady
Colonel Owens, the Governors aid; Hon.
John Goode, of Norfolk; Robert Beverly,
ESQ.,, Fauquier; Colonel Penn, State senator
from Patrick w. A. Stuart, Esq, of Rus
sell; Colonel jackson, of Atlanta; Dr. BLACK,
of Montgomery county; Professor Minor
and lady, and Faculty of the Agricultural
College, and a number of others. Generals
Hardee and Beauregard have engaged rooms,
and are expected soon. ....
The place is much improved since last sea.
son fbeen repaired and refurnished), the
erses much grown, and the shade delightful.
The beautiful stream which winds through
the grounds and adds SO much to the pic
turesque Is spanned by several pretty
bridges; and, nestled among the mountains,
with cool breeze ever wooing the wearied
to rerose, this sweet place can hardly be
poualled us a summer resort. With the remark
tat those who know Capt. Calhoun, the pro.
prietor, will understand that bis employees
are courteous, his servants attentive, and his
accommodations and fare what they should
be, we will close this communication with
reference to the visit OF Governor Walker to
this portion of the State. His Excellency
has, by bis uniform courtesy, bis attable man.
ncrs, and the manly and patriotic sentiments
which hc has given utterance to in private
a, well as public, made many friends Ill these
mountains. His opinions and his official
acts stamp him as true man, and bis private
sentiments and general bearing rs gentle.
man. He will retire from his office as Chief
Executive of the State followed by the good
will and esteem of numerous friends. May
his successor be rs worthy,
The southern Historical Society meets al
this place on the 18th OF August. DR.. b. NJ
Palmer, of New Olleans. is president, auJ
she unnlul address, will be delivered by
General Jubal Early. 1 number OF distin.
guished delegates are expected from all parts
of fhc South.
Agreat deal Of the wheat here is not cat
yet, and The crop seems to be Very indif.
terent one. BOTEToURT