Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-08-23
Life at the Virginia Springs.
Correspondence OF Tie Star.l
FACQUIER WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS. VA,

Correspondence OF TIE .Star.1
FACQUIER WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS. VA.
August ~, 1850.
The past week has been brilliant and attrae-
tive IN every feature at this enjoyable place
Mrs. Gardens german was a pronounced sue.
cess. 1t was creditable Inauguration. one
worthy OF the president OF the hotel company,
and a grand 'send off, for the house. We have
many guests OF national renown with our
nulnter. Prominent stands the name of Sena-
tor Morgan, OF Alabama. Senator Lamar and
family are TO arrive here tomorrow Tor the re-
ma1nder OF the season. General Ord, q. S. A.
was here last week. Colonel Veider OF the
army, and his charming daughter, Miss Belle,
and other distinguished guests from every part
or the Union are here.
We are six miles from Warrenton. pretty
rural city, with wide streets and handsome
residences and live appearance. Ii il delight
fully situated under the shadow OF the Blue
Ridge, and lovingly nestled amid hills and ra-
vines. 1t was the home Of Chief Justice Mar
shall, the great JuriSt OF America, and can boast
OF Governor Extra Billy Smith as one o. her
honored citizens. Tie var record OF this place
gratifleS the Eearnings OF its patriotic tnlaol-
tants and affords field for the exercise OF To-
Cal pedartry. Only few rods from the hotel
is seen the headquarters OF Stonewau jackson,
and all around us we view the earthwo rks Of
the deadly period when Virginia was one battle
iie!d. 1t Is grand place to moralhe upon
An archery club was 1naugurated with due
erect yesterday on the lawn in front of the
hotel, and presents a picturesque appearance
when the archers are fully intent upon "hltting
the mark" The ladies' are very expert With
these sweet little weapons; they have been
under the tuition OF Cupid with snch good
results, and II they do not hit the target every
shot, they reach mems hearts with wonderful
accuracy, for as rule ladies are splendid
archers In this quarter. Early in September q
grand tournament Is to be given on the grounds
that promises to afford much pleasure. Already
young hearts are exercised with the important
interrogation, "Who will be queen It. is
expected that 5000 people Will be present upon
this occasion.
The season is at its height-the house filled.
Many Will leave from this date, but Others are
TO come from Greenbrter White Sulphur ana
other resorts that will make FauQuier Springs
charming home for another six weeks
several OF the families who are here bave
tne1r horses and carriages with them. That
gives much pleasure and life to the place. Mrs
Stuart, OF Washington, has a remarkably hand
some horse that she drives with much skill.
Mrs. Clarke has pretty little domestic turn.
out that indicates safety and comfort There
is nothing "loud" at Fauquier, but much that
Is desirable. Miss Lille Kendall is a charming
equestf1enne. There are but few ladies who
csn grace a saddle as she does. and who can
make such extended tours and yet return fresh
and sweet as rose, ready for some new
pleasure. Miss Vedder Is the most elegantly
DRESSED lady at the Springs. Her costumes are
simply charming, and the greater charm Of all
Is her unconsctOusneSS of the effect MIGNON