Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-09-24
Lawn Party at Fort Defiance

Lawn Party at Fort Defiance.
The grove at Fort Defiance was TRANSFORMED
on last Friday night, into a'scene of brightness
ana loneliness wrought by the fair hands ant
fertile brains Of the ladies of that vicinity. Ev
cry where bright lights were flashing, ant
handsomely decorated booths met the eye OF
every side, and futtering here and there wer'
beautiful girls in tasteful and picturesque cos
TUNES, beguiling the unwary into expenditure
unthought Of when they ventured within thos,
charming precints.
Elegantly costumed and persistingly beseech
Ing and attractive were the 'Flower Girls
Misses Leila Zirkle and Fannie Crawford. HI
who could resist their pleadings must have
reached the lowest depths ofimpecuniosity OF
had heart in his breast as obdurate as the fin
ty stone.
The Booths were arranged In the shape of 9
| triangle. with the base at the entrance and the
apex was.form ed by the Pavilion upon which
were spread numerous tables laden with all
kinds Of meats, preserves pickles &C., and here
| also the Stonewall Band discoursed the sweet
est music. whilst the people discussed the most
excellent viands set before them.
At the Turkish Bazaar you found splendid
coffee, chicken, sandwiches, pickles &C., served
to you in the most bewitching manner, by
Misses. Bette Gilkeson, Ida Wilson, Matte
Vanfosson, and Mr.. and Mrs. George Crawford.
From this you passed to the tent of the Clip
sizes, which was very picturesque, and was oc-
cupied by Mr.. c. M. Parkins Miss. Lena
Parkins and Miss. Lima McChesney. who repre-
| sented Queen Hiawatha Brick and could tell
your fortunein a twinkling. Like the Heather
al 1,or F,1II nd
always holding full hand and flush she eu-
chred the whole crowd.
Having heard your fortune you felt that 1t
made no difference where you went, and in all
probability weht straight, as we did, in to the
Campfire, burning near the tent of"Lo the Poor
Indian" Here under the wild costumes Of the
children of the forest, we found sweet fair faces
and a kind welcome.
This Tent was in charge of Mrs. G. C. Miller,
Misses Percy Miller, Alice RAIDER, Addie sulli-
van and Messrs BENZ. Crawford and Walter Fin.
ley, all Of whom were appropriately costumed.
the Lemonade table was rendered attractive
by the presence of Misses Lula Handy, Alice
Byers. Minnie Lyman, Alice Turk, and Jennie
Logan; they were ably assisted in their duties
by Mr.. Sam'l GilkesOn and Mr.. VIM. Norman.
At the Spanish Booth the handsome costum-
ing and bright eyes of Mrs. DIR. White, Mrs.
Chas. s. Roller, and Miss Willie Norman, made
it one of the most attractive resorts during the
evening.
The Reception Tent was occupied by Mr.. and
Mrs. General Washington, the former person
ated by VIM. McCue and the latter by Miss
Annie Crawford. Their attendants were Mrs.
Lawrence, Mrs. John Fl. Crawford and Miss
Nancy Walker.
The Russian Booth was very handsomely
built of evergreens, and looked If covered
with snow. 1t was brilliantly lighted and con-
tanned a whole galaxy of beauty-Msses Tate
Finley, Phoebe McCue, Cora McCue, Belle Pat
rick, Maggie Gambill, Gertie Bolen, Alice Cox,
Clara Wheeler, and Mesdames Samr McCue
Sullivan, ]. Fl. Parkins, Mckay, Lyman, and
Wilson. The gentlemen who assisted in this
Booth were Messrs Ed. Crawford and C. g.
Roller.
The whole scene presented by these brilliant.
ly illuminated Booths and the torchlights
scattered here and there over the grounds, was
weird, picturesque and beautiful.
Quite large number of persons were present
from Staunton, and all greatly enjoyed them
selves.
The cake for the most popular lady was voted
to Miss Leila Zirkle and very happy presen-
tation speech was made by Mr.. VIM. 1. Stout.
AAO NOtC was uOt tdA Gil upOua LuC udIllu6oot
man" the ladies, doubtless. thinking them all
darlings, and with the kindness SO eharacteris=
tic of them, did not desire to wound the amour
propre of all the rest by selecting one.
The amount realized from the entertainment,
which was for the benefit of the Augusta (Old
Stone) church, was about one hundred and
twenty-five dollars net.
A FORMER CITIZEN OF SrAUNToN FALLS A
VICTIM TO YELLOW FEvER.-It will be seen,
from the letter published below from DIR. Jas.
II. Campbell, addressed to his half brother, Mr..
VIM. Skeen, Of this place, that his father, Mr..
Geo. w. Campbell died of yellow fever, in
Grenada, Mississippi, on the morning of last
Tuesday, the 18th inst. Mr.. Campbell was well
known to the people of this city and vicinity,
and all who knew him honored and loved him
for his sincere and earnest devotion to the cause
Of Christ and his Cody walk and conversation.
He was among the pioneer Methodists of this
place, and was resident here for long time.
His son having located in Mississippi, he re-
moved to that State a few years ago in order to
be with his only son. His numerous friends
and relatives will be sadly hereayed to learn of
his sudden and unexpected death by that terri
BILE scourge which Is now committing such fear
full ravages in the Southern country. The fol-
lowing is the letter Of DR.. Campbell. received
here on last Saturday:
GRENADA. MISS, Sept 18th, 1873
MI Dear Brother Willidna:-
1t is with q broken heart I write you of the
death of our dear father. His spirit took its
flight to heaven this morning at ~ O'Clock.
We buried him about IL o'clock to-day in the
cemetery. He died of yellow fever. 1t is USE
| less for me in my present situation to attempt
| to say anything OF his virtues and exemplary
| lffe as all who knew him loved and honored
him. Ma and my wife are at Gibhs's Springs,
and pray God to spare them from the scourge,
| and think they will be. But the weathersis
very nnfayorable and God only knows where
| is but a handful Of US left, and we are in dis
| tress. You cannot get any washing done. You
have to pay from 50 to S. for help, and if ne
gro runs an errand for you it is ST. besides the
| burning and destroying .of blankets. bedding,
and mattresses of the patients. I can write no
more, but will write soon. Let us hear from
you; we have not heard from you since the fe-
yer started. Your brother devotedly,
]. II. CAMPBELL.