Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-15

embroidered in colors. Among the DIS
t;peoished guests we're General G. W.
Cnstis Lee Judge MCGOWAN, OF South
Carolina; General Roger A. Pryor.
Charles Dudley Warner, of Connects
cut: and G.. S. Reinhardt, Of Paris.
Miss Ella Cameron, Of Petersburg,
charming brunette, being IN mourning
does not take part in the ballroom ies-
tiyitics, but is greatly admired.
A MULE-RAcE.
A very enjoyable feature OF the past
week was an entertainment gotten up
by some Of the young gentlemen among
the visitors who desired TO contribute
to the pleasure Of the guests. 1t con-
sisted Of mule-race, in which there
were entered ten mules, ridden by the
young gentlemen visiting the White
Sulphur. This was followed by sack
race, foot-race for creased pig, climb
ing creased pole, and closing with a
second mule-race, in which there was
some bucking and cayorting, leaping
the railing unexpectedly, and throwing
the riders without serious damage.
At the first dash six mules moved
off together pretty well, making fair
mule time; three were strung along at
intervals far in the rear, while the
tenth was never gotten out Of slow
walk, and 10 about one hundred yards
deliberately drew off to the railing and
could not be moved another step.
The mule ridden by Mr.. Legendre,
Of New Orleans, to whose efforts the
guests we're mainly indebted for the
entertainment, suddenly leaped the side
railing, throwing his rider, who was
not much hurt, however.
Another rider was thrown and
thought at first to be badly hurt by the
kicking of the mule, but upon exam
nation vas found to be uninjured.
The poem written for the occasion by
one of the guests, young poet from
the far South, was read before the race
bv Professor j. j. White, Of the Wash
ington and Lee University, in most
humorous manner, and elected laughter
and merriment for the people assem-
bled.
THE POEM, RACE MULLER.
| DO you know OF place where the sweetest
of air
| Coos the hot summer months so tedious to
bear?
Where meath the cool shade, with noun.
tainS around,
The youths and the maidens take walks TO
the sound
Whether one is rejected or has her bright
smiles9
Where woman looks best and works her
IN the bali. at the table, or in the tread
Where couples rejoice, but sometimes they
weep,
Lovers Leap
Il Is the prcttlest place where laughter e'er
Yes! Here is our scene at White Sulphur
Springs
What is IL that seems 10 enhven them all?
| II Is not tableaux. il is not 6 ball;
| The german we've had 10 the twinkle OF
feet,
with the clouds Of rich dresses to see was a
treat.
Excursions are good. Oh, yesl In their
But nothing is like an old. fashioned mule
| race.
Come with me, my friend, and let us 90
Let us oil TO the race. and throw away care.
/ Our beauties, our sponsors, Will grant us
| some smiles,
And TO see your true love you Will go many
see them right now in positions OF grace.
With beauty expressed in the form, In the
face:
And who would not strive hard TO win-get
If encouraged by bellies of those beautiful
The lovely are there; now list TO their
| names,
The sweet debutantes and young married
| danes.
! Kind chaperoues too look on and enjoy
The lives Of the young which should never
The iirst 10 be seen are those whom all
/ like
Misses Stuart, Nicholson. Van Wyck,
sharp and Jones. who every year
In kind sweet smiles will oft appear;
Ford Caldwell. Gregg. and Littlefleld,
(Ohi who would not them homage yield?)
cullen. Bruce. and Thomas fair.
Those OF the black and golden hair;
AbercTombie, Cochran-all have heard
| Their songs, which rival any birf
] Who are those from CreSctnt IliF
Misses Jackson, Pettit--wise and witty;
Kentucky's beauties also shine,
In Cook. Todd, Green. of features fine,
And Marshall, Eaches, who delight
The men by conversation bright;
Phelps and Gilbert, who can show
Bright features like the sunset glow.
Rich mOnd surely has her share
! in Handy, Branch, who hearts ensnare;
Saunders, Bethel Lockwood cheer
The hearts OF those who Oft come near;
Rogers, Blanchard. Merriweather,
Cook, Allen, stand so fair together.
SNYDER. Jameson. and Lea,
Whom every one rejoice 10 see;
| GIinter, Dozier. Hamilton.
'Tis said they many hearts have won.
Murray, Montague, high horn,
The former champion of the lawn;
ROss and Stephenson and Fall,
Queens OF the parlor and the ball.
Now haste 10 the race. which soon will be
| gin,
FOR ali must be there to see who will win.
G. A. NJ.
ENTRIES FOR MULE-RACE.
Among the entries to the mule-rac
arc the following:
W. j. W.-Bay mule Sibutante, ou
Of School, by Toleration; dam, Dar
Fresh. Rider, r. T. W., Jr. colors
| hIlkC anu DAbNs
G. A. G.-Bay mule Lightning, b
Thunder, out Of Electricity; dan
Quick. Rider, f. T. NJ. color, blue
f. T. M.-Bay mule Cocktail, b
Brandy out of Glass; dam, Lively.
J.L.-Morning German, out Of Time
by Gracious; dam, Warm. Rider, W
: &c: colors. orange.
+ w. S. C.-Bay mule Group, by Cor
ceit, out of Admiration dam, Disar
pointment. Rider, j. ID. colors, pink
S. C.-Bay mule Match, out Of LoN
er's Leap, by sulphur; dam, Risky
Rider. p. II. H., Jr.; colors, white.
p. II. H.-Bay mule Chaperon, b
Gossip out Of Filtration; dam, M
T sance. Rider, S. c.; colors, red.
w. f. S.-Bay mule Milk, by Adu
teration, out of Economy dam, Watel
Rider, j. S. W.; colors, lavender.
J. S. W.-Bay mule Mule. out {
Stubbornness, by Stupidity; dan
Lookout. Rider, W. f. s.; colors. re
and white.
The second race, open to all mulC
irrespective Of size, age, color, or pr
yious condition. Prize, bottle of su
|; phur water.
The following were the entries:
W. S. C.--Bsy mule, White Su
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