Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-06
BLUE RIDGE SPRINGS.


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AUGUST 4, 1884.
We have large and delightful company
As usual, the larger portion OF the visitor
are from tie Soutb-south Carolina, Geor
gia. Louisiana, and Tennessee being repro
ssnted in the persons OF many Of their mos
promiDent and agreeable citizens.
There are, Of course, a large number oi
visitors here from Virginia. From you
city we have Mr.. W. b. Isaass, Mr.. Law
renee Lo:tier aud family, Mr.. W. II. Jones
srd family, Mr.. J. w. Gordon and family
Or. and Mrf. C. II. Chalkley, Mrs. w. s.
UIshur, Miss Louise G.. Allan. Miss SUSIE
Walker. Miss Annie u. Williams. Mis-:
Hoffman Allan, and others. From othsl
sections Of the State l notice M. Alexsn.
der Mcdonald, OF Lynchburg; Captain w
ii. White. Mr.. ii. G. Ficklen, and Mis-
Kate Ficklen, OF DGnville; Mr.. and Mrs
and Miss Balm. OF Portsmouth, beside,
others too numerous to mention.
The Blue Ridge has among its visitor.
larger number Of young gentleman than
young ladies', which Is doubtless sttribTa-
ble to its proximity TO the 1ourishing city
Oi Roanoke. This stale of affairs con.
tributes no little 10 the pleasures OF the
young ladies and to the gaiety OF the place.
On Saturday night last the young hdie,
gave leap-year german. The costumes
were elegant, the JdU0rS beautiful, ana the
whole affair in every respect complete
success.
Your correspondent cannot attempt "a
give q detailed description OF all the TOILETS,
or 10 indicate especially who OF the MANY
attractive ladies present bore OF the palm
OF beauty, but a. viewed through his spec
tacles he can but ADMIT that Miss Louise
Allan, OF your city, stood first and foremost
amcng those whose beauty OF person and
attraction OF manners rendered then
especially the bellies OF the occasion. ShC
was dressed I'm black point-lace, with dia'
Eond ornaments.
hiss Kelly, Of New Orleans, was beeom
ingiy altired in pink silk and laco trim
mings, and her sister, equally attractive
wore white satin and pearl ornaments
Miss Annie Williams, OF Richmond, looked
charming in Nile-green silk and old-lsct
flounces. Miss Nellie Lotti.r, who is un:-
ver.ally popular, was attired in blue sin
en- tfdine. Miss susie Walker, also OF ycuI
city, was dressed in white muslin. and wa
one OF the most graceful dancers upon The
floor. Miss Grussnor, OF Memphis, wore
white lace and very handsome diamonds
Besides the above there were Numerous
others who,e presence added very much Il
the pleasure OF tue occasion, but whose cos
tunes your correspondent cannot now re
call, feeling that for =" lone, loru bache'
lor" he has accomplished wonders in re-
membering the above.
In return for this entertainment the gen.
tlemen Of the springs have decided to ten
der the young ladies on Thursday night nexl
handsome german.
A committee, consisting Of Mr.. +. II
Leche, Of New Orleans; Mr.. Lawrence
Lottitr. OF Richmond; Mr.. B. b. Muniord.
OF Pittsylvsnis, and Mr.. II. l.. Hardy, OF
Norfolk, has been appointed to make AL
necessary arrangements. The fAvors Will
be costly and numerous. An elegant COLA
ton viii bo served, and large company Ia
expected.
Mr.. &. F.. seliaus, OF South Carolins, Mr..
T. 3. Lottier, Of Richmond, and Mr.. {.
x. Csrrington, of Roanoke, constitute the
CON mi.tee On Invitations.
While OF course gsiety il the order oil
the day, yet on Sunday the sound OF the
band Is hushed, and the ballroom Is tenn
porarily converted into q chapel, and the
Rev. ID. ID. Wood. the Episcopal rector at
Roanoke. conducts the services very 40
eeptsbly TO the large congregations which
assemble to hear him.
Politics are not much discussed. though
ell with whom your correspondent has
conversed bring good news from their sew
eral States for the success OF the Democracy
in November.
On Thursday next the Congressional
Convention for this district will be held 81
Roanoke. A large number OF the guests
from this place will attend. IT is remarka-
bic how much interest gentlemen from
other States take in the nomination OF Hs'
ior Daniel and bis election TO Congress.
Your correspondent cannot close With
out reiterating the oft-ex pressed apprecia-
ton Of the kindness and courtesy OF oui
proprietor. who is verify success ~
hotel manager, and who by his attention
contributes so much to the pleasure OF hi'
guests. KEISLAsD.