The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-08-15
From Ihe RnwIey.


RAwLEY SPRINGS, August II, 1877.
We are at tlood-tde of the season, in the
midst OF continuous arrivals, and with but
few departures. Have multiplied gaietieS
in the last two weeks, so that the -Ehaf can
not be told unless typewriter sets up
copy" and Il telegrapi-wire sends by rapid
transit to your office our glowing accounts.
Richmond has given a fair deputation OF
her lovely women and children, and latterly
some OF her brave men and true, to our
Springs Garden.
During the past week we have had a
chiIdren's dance in the large ballroom, in
which the ladies and gentlemen each took
an infant partner and "toed" the mark in
the Lancers" The young lads "swung
around the circle" and made themselves
happy as lords and kings" for orr King.
the generally known Crank" steward OF
the Cuisine department, who presided for
big Boss" Tweed at the Metropolitan
Banquet Hall, New York, and the "Dela-
van," Albany, "Fort William Henry" at
Lake George, and the " Arlington for
Rossle, is happy when he sees our broad
and narrow ways and our dining hall over
run with cheerful youngsters, and dignited
bankers, merchants. and men Of leisure.
We are full-of hope of retaining our
crowd by the pleasant entertainments we
are giving TO distinguished strangers Of
fun, frolic, dance, and gambolling gene
rally. .'-,. ......
The tide seems never to ebb here, but at
iull-water mark sucks in new rotaries to
enjoyment OF more chalybcate. magnesla,
sulphur, or music and reyelry. .r...
On the eth we had the Infants ball-as
remarked. an impromptu. On the sth a
medley of pantomimes, in which your own
brilliant belle, Miss Wilkinson, as the Bridal
Queen of the Mistletoe Bough, partic-
patcd-a vision OF loneliness to Lord Low
ell, Of the Old Oak Chest. She killed him
with a glance, and shot at a dozen more
susceptible hearts with the same unerrlng
aim. Miss Wilkinson and her sister are
much admired. ~: 3d..
Mrs. Watt and daughter, Mrs. Call, were
iudefatigablc in promoting the amusements.
The groups Of statuary which the latter ar
ranged on Wednesday evening established
her as an artist though an amateur. Sere-
raj bust>, in which Miss Gail, OF Baltimore
"a pretty creaturc); Misses Ella and Hattie
Allcrninm, OF Bridgcwater: and Miss Min
ME Hale. OF New York, looked cold as mar
BILE, and quite as StatureSque in beauty, were
exquisite tableauX. The little fairies Blanche
and LORE Shakinun, who personated Char
ity's Darlings,' and opened their innocent
eyes with wonder when the crimson light
radiated over the stage, painting them as
rosehuds for the moment, added to the
amusement of the scene, bringing creS-
| cendo OF applause for their spontaneous atti-
tudc not in the play. They were perfect
success. 80 ',t.'-. r.. TT, "
Licutenant-Goyernor Marye increased
the interest OF the occasion by brict adj
dress, explanatory and complimentary, In
L. F,,1a RI
The Misslctoe Bough,' ST.. ..-
in the hands OF many clever actors and
actresses Of social repute as amateurs, sent
thrill OF delight through the large audi
ence, some Of whom went to crltlclSe and
stayed TO admire. .-.I..s f." ~
The efforts Of Mrs. Watt, Mrs. Colonel
Alexander and her gifted daughter, OF
Washington, with the assistance OF Ed.
Moultrie Brailsford, the great-grandson OF
General William Moultrie. OF South Caro-
lima, and Revolutionary fame, and OF
Young Mr.. William Lowenbach, OF Baltl-
more, were highly appreciated. a repe-
tition is promised Mrs. Shrib sang
Robert toi que Jamie" in magni6-
cent voice. ending with ballads. Little
Willie Smith. OF eight years, gave violin
solo in good style, and the children's
pantomime OF 'stPhe Bachelor who went
to London to Get Him q Wife, was
charming farce, acted by Freddie Lyman,
Of New York, a seven-year old; Louie
Olney, Of Louisville, and FIVE or six, other
pretty girls. "A German and grand ball
finished the weeks dissipation. Hi
| Visitors from Richmond are Mrs. Aylett
| and daughter (Mrs. Bolling), DR.. Elicit and
lady, Mrs. Hundley and, daughter, Miss
Grubbs, Mr.. and Miss Neeson, Mr.. w. g..
Marlborough, Miss Yarbrough, Mrs. and the
Misses WILKINSON, Mrs. Watt, Mr.; and Mrs.
Call and family, Mrs. and Miss and Mr..
Johnson, Miss Fernandes, Mr.. and Mrs.
Isaac Jones, Mr.. +, N. Conner and family,
Mr.. j. ii. Conrad, Mrs. A. Talbot; b. c.
Wherry, .Jr., Mrs. i. G. Wherry and chill
dren, with many Others, besides an influx
from Baltimore, Washington. and further
South. = -
This week the concerts and deer-hunt are
talked OF, with a picnic to, Pendeton
Mount and Weir's Cave. II. Ut5ai/ q. :
r d. 4 =.