Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1874-08-13
Perry House Reception

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Kanawha Falls is a place on the
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad noted
for its remarkable natural beauty
In all seasons of the year the scenery
is alike varied and pleasing to The
sight. During the summer months
tourists and invalids make their way
to this spot, the first to seek diversion
in roaming through the mountains, in
quest Of game, or upon the river bank,
drawing from its depth every variety
of the flnny tribe; and the other to
find renewed vigor in the cool noun
tain air and the chrystal waters that
flow from every hillside and glen.
On the opening of the Chesapeake
& Ohio road this place, on account of
its distance from the Ohio river and
and the picturesque scenery, was Sc
lected as stopping place for trains,
where wearied passengers might re-
fresh themselves with good dinner
and fresh water. A hotel was built,
which was conducted by the owner
until the beginning of the present
season, when it was leased by the
Peyton Bros, of White Sulphur
fame, who, finding the building too
small for their increasing business,
Immediately began the erection of
large additions. 1t was on the occa-
sion of the completion of these i'm
provements that a grand dress ball
was given on Tuesday evening last.
About three hundred invitations
were circulated which met a response
of at least half that number of guests
The throng was composed of persons
from the White Sulphur Springs,
Charleston, st. Adams, Ironton,
Gallipolis and other towns in the
neighborhood. The proprietors, who
are hotel men by nature and whose
experience in such matters is already
extensive, demeaned themselves IN q
manner that will add laurels to their
already enviable reputation and make
their name synonym of hospitality
and good cheer.
The whole building was illumina-
ted, every window giving forth a
light, while on the balconies large
lamps placed upon each pillar shed
their rays several hundred feet dis
tant, lighting up with distinct
ness the surrounding objects.
The dance took place on the first
floor in the main salon, on the west
ern side, where, under the inspiration
of a skillful band of music, the dan
GERS swayed themselves through the
graceful motions of the waltz and
quadrille. About half past eleven
the company formed in procession for
the dining room on the second floor,
where tables, ranged in long lines,
held everything that the taste could
suggest, and above, rich chandeliers.
suspended from the ceiling, threw
down food of light which brought
out in fine relief the evergreen ira
cings that decorated the walls and
stands.
The dance continued until a late
hour. In the throng were to be seen
Messrs. Gallaher, Rand and Miller,
from Charleston Sale, from st. AL
bans Shepherd, from Gallipolis;
Dunn, from Cannelton, and other dis
tinguishcd gentlemen present, whose
names were not known to the writer
Among the ladies, the accomplished
hostess, Mrs. Eugene Peyton must be
mentioned. both for her pleasing man.
ner in entertaining the guests, and
for grace in the dance. Then there
was Miss W-d, Miss C-k, Miss
R-g, Mrs. T-y, of Kanawha Falls
Miss He, of Forest Hill; Miss Ny
of Quinnemont; Miss 1t and Miss
Ny, of Ironton, who carried them
selves gracefully in the dance. The
charming Mrs. Mn, Miss H--r, OhiJ's
beautiful blonde, and accomplished
sister, from GalIipolis, were especial
favorites during the evening.
Gems. Beaurcgard and Bradley john
ston, and other noted visitors at the
White Sulphur Springs, did not re-
main through the entertainment, but
returned in the evening.
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