The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-09-04
The Arbor Hill Lawn Party.

We venture to say that the most success
'full outdoor Entertainment ever he'd IN
Augusta county, was given at Arbor Hlll on
Thursday night last. No pains nor expense
had been spared to bring all Of the prepare
tons, important and minor, to the standard
of A No. l, and the result proved successful
beyond the expectations of the most san
guine.
AT an early hour Thursday afternoon
every available vehicle of tue livery stables
OF Staunton had been engaged to carry per-
sons to the lawn party, and there were
many who were forced to forego the pleasure
fors want of conyeyances. fE5 4
54tlalay Thursday. crowds ofgpeopls flom
the surrounding country poured in to the
favorite spot, and it was estimated that over
a thousand persons were on the grounds
during the day and night. The beautiful
lawn just north of Palmer's store had been
laid off and arranged with artistic taste, and
the effect was pleasing indeed. An immense
circle was enclosed by wirerope suspen ded
on polls, about ten feet above the ground.
From this wire hung hundreds of brilliant
colored Chinese lanterns. In the circle were
six booths, where fruits, flowers and re-
freshments were dispensed by corps OF
charming rnafdens, and above which were
beautiful transparencies and lanterns. In
the centre was large and handsomely dec
GRATED platform, surrounding tall flag staff,
and, from this platform to the circumference
of the circle were six lines OF lanterns. The
platform was specially arranged for the
Stonewall, Band, and from it that well
known organization discoursed its sweetest
music. Outside of this charmed circle, and
in the chapel near by were long tables, sup
piled with all kinds of delicious eatables. In
this building from early noon until late
at night constant stream OF hungry hui
manity were supplied with everything that
| could tempt the most delicate appetite
| There was no confusion, no hurry and jar,
but everything was conducted smoothly and
Systematically, and no one went away dis
satisfied. '"''a'.- "'-
The amusements consisted for the most
part OF promenading and listening to the
music, with occasional visits to the refresh
1ament booths. Towards the close of the
evening the excitement over the cake, which
| was to be voted to the prettiest lady, ran
high, land a finer set OF electioneerers we have
never seen. AT last the result was announced
in the victory of Miss Willie Bowman,
daughter of Mr.. Jacob Bowman, who dis
tanced all competitors, receiving 300 votes
out of 600. The cake was presented to the
fair victor by j. Yost, who was introduced
| by Mr.. John. W.. Stout in happy little
address in which he reflected the sentiments
of all presentin pronouncing the entertain.
ment the most successful ever held in Au-
gusta. '''e'4 III
The festival was continued on Friday
night when another cake to the prettiest
lady was awarded Mrs. JAS Henderson,, and
a cane to the biggest bzoao was won by Mr..
RIA. Pa liner; with scarcely a struggle.
81 The entertainment Noted over $500, (which
will be DEVOTED to improving the chapel and
school house.
The committee certainly deserve the
greatest credit. Their admirable manage
.ment and provisions for guests could not
have been surpassed. .,...,'., . .,.'
MEETING OF BOARD OF COUNTY. SUPER
vIsoRs. On Friday last, all of the members,
except Mr.. Ellis, attended the regular meet
ing of the Board of Supervisors. The ses>
sion was an interesting one, it being the time
for the reception of reports from county Off
GERS Sc. he. ..,......4 ..-..... .-.,,
Accounts, amounting to 1901 .O4, for various
services rendered the county were allowed
and ordered to be paid.
"A committee of the directors OF the Bald
win Augusta Fair appeared before the Board
and asked the appropriation of $1,000 to as.
sist in paying premiums. The matter was
laid over, for full attendance of the Board.
Two hundred and fifty dollars were allow
ed Geo. A Hunaley, in part reimbursement
forcoiistruetion Ola bridge near Uundley's
Mill na!s
Messrs. Paris and Rush, a-commlttee APP
pointed for the purpose. made a report OF
contemplated repairs and alterations to
clerks offices, Court House. jail, Treasurer's
office, court yard, &c, which was approved
and adopted, and the same Committee con-
tinued with power to let contract for the en-
tire improvements Sc. The sun of 81, 900
was placed instIleir hands to pay such ex-
penses as may accrue as the work progresses.
Mr.. Paris, committee, reported a settle.
mentyof the Treasurer ACCOUNTS from the
years1s7l to- 1873, inclusive, showing the
following balances, as yet due; IL
lsiI Slc99;is72. sl5O.11; 1873, s323.15; is.
"A, s6G 90; 1875, $1,000 US; 1876. 1926. SO; IS.
II, se94,O2; 1878, ssos5.ol. During
the year ending July LIST, the
amount paid for sheep Killed by dogs was
s6sG45. and for fox scalps $3.50. There is
still balance of the dog tax on hand amount.
ing to s394.4l, against which are outstand.
ing anl'un paid warrants amounting to s219.-
-, besides several hundred dollars not yet
reported. =. - gssass 3 .4s5Exs-s
aAll Of the balances, from 1871 inclusive,
were transferred to the levy of 1878. s.
- Committee Paris reported sundry set
Elements with Snperintendeptand Oyerseers
Of the poor, and other officers. ~
The accounts for the poor were as follows:
4: Superihtendent's appropriation 81 800, un
expended balance on hand, $144. So. Over
seer of Middle River: appropriation, 500,
unexpenaed balance, $l7.97. Oversoer
Of South River: appropriation 500, nm
expeud ed baland s147S. Overseer Of
Beverly Mapor; appropriation 500, overpaid
A $s2.78. 4 sOyerseer Riverhead: appro
4 priation + sl0O. oserpaid s2O.23. Over
4 seer Pastures: for 1S76-77 and 70, .ap
propriation $500, overpaid SPOIL. NJ
Il report was received from Waller Oder
6verseer Tor North River.
he amount overpaid by the committee or
Public buildings was $3.50. There has beer
no levy for this purpose fortwo years.
approRriation 10 the county clerk was
$50. for stationery incidentals, &c, overpai(
Sl2, IS Cor postage and election matters. TX
the same officer $35 was appropriated for fuel