Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-07-27

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THE BLUE RIDGE sPRrN0s.
A Pleasant Psace. Psessans People,
ana Charming Germans, who
Danced Them.
fcorrespopdence ofthe Richmond Dispatch.
BLUE RIDGE SPRINGS, July rs, 1886.
Among the blessings vouchsafed 81
this season Of the year none Is more
appreciated than to have the opportuni-
~ Of spending the summer at some
pleasant summer resort. We feel quite
safe in saying it would necessitate q
long and perhaps fruitless search TO find
. place combining more advantages than
the well-known Blue Ridge Springs.
Bemmed in as we are by the tall
peaks Of the Blue Ridge, wherever we
direct our eaze we are rewarded with
the sight Of peaceful valleys, on each
side Of which tower majestic mountains
as guardians of the tranquility beneath
them.
Looking Immediately around us we
see the lawn. tennis courts and the base
ball field. Nearer still are the fouu-
tains, and on another side we catch
| glimpses of o pretty little lake through
the foliage on its banks, while all around
us picturesque cottages are seen, hall
hidden by magnificent shade-trees.
To this part of our State nature has
been especially kind, and this fact, COM
b,ned with the efforts Of our kind host and
bis charming wife, makes Blue-Ridge
Springs almost all that could be desired
as q summer resort.
The ballroom is an important feature
in the establishment. Two "germans "
we're danced recently--one on Friday
night the 10th instant and another on
Thursday night the 22d instant. The
latter was without doubt the most de-
lightful one of the season. As will be
seen in the subjoined list the numbers
at the Springs were much increased by
q very charming party from Lynchburg,
and your city is to be greatly congratu-
lated on it's representatives.
At 1890 p. NJ. the german began,
and was led by Mr.. John S. Pickett,
Of Norfolk. who had as his partner
Miss Potter, Of Wilmington, N. @. 1t
continued, with the usual internissions,
until l O'Clock, when refreshments were
served. After this portion of the pro-
gramme had been duly appreciated,
dancing was resumed and continued I'M
til $50 A. NJ, when the dreamy strains
Of "Home, Sweet Home" reminded
all that the most delightful german Of
the season was at an end. Amongst
those present were:
Miss Mcdonald, cameo.pink silk en-
train, and diamonds.
Miss Darlington, white French or
CANDY en- train, and pearls.
Miss Slaughter, embroidered red
cashmere.
Miss Putney, nun's-veiling.
Miss Preston, white silk null.
Miss Brodnax, black tulle and to-
PAGES.
Miss Owen, white satin en- train
feather ornaments.
Miss Glass, cream satin en- train
diamonds.
Miss Miller, white null natural
flowers.
Miss Lee. white satin en- train; dia-
monds.
Miss Fannie Lee, blue cashmere.
Miss Carson, white organdy.
Miss Dollie Brown, hand-painted
white satin and diamonds.
Miss Foster, white-silk null, satin
trimmings.
Miss Potter, cream surah, crystal
Miss Sallie Potter, white surah trim
med with Irish point lace.
Miss Mittie Howell, white nun's-veil-
ing, satin trimmings and Oriental lace;
natural flowers.
Miss Howell, white silk null, white
satin ribbons and lace.
Miss Stires, Oriental lace dress with
satin trimmings natural flowers.
The following ladies were also pre-
sent i:
Mrs. Philip F. Brown, Of Blue Ridge
Springs, and Mrs. Diggs, Of Lynch
burg, acted as ehaperons. The former
had on q black guipure lace dress over
scarlet satin /; diamond ornaments. The
latter wore a handsome black silk
en- train and natural flowers.
Mrs. DR.. White, Of Richmond, bro
caded satin, pink trimmings, and dia-
monds.
Mrs. Wright, Of North Carolina, black
silk and diamonds.
Mrs. Sublett, of st. Louis, crimson
satin and black lace; diamonds.
Mrs. Briscoe, Of Knoxville, tan-col-
ored lace over satin rubies.
Mrs. Gillian, Of Richmond, black
silk.
Mrs. Foster, of Atlantis, black silk,
duchess lace.
Mrs. Dill. of Richmond, blue cash
mere, Spanish lace.
Mrs. Rogers, Of South Carolina, black
silk jet ornaments.
Mrs. Andrews, Of Vicksburg, black
gros-grain silk /; jet ornaments.
Mrs. Mcleod, Of Richmond, blue
cashmere.
Mrs. Colonel Goode, Virginia, black
satin and guipure lace.
Mrs. Stires, of Norfolk, black gros-
grain silk ; jet trimmings.
Mrs. DIR. Brown, of Virginia, light
grey cashmere black velvet trimmings.
Mrs. Gilmore, black velvet and dia-
monds.
Mrs. York, Tennessee, black silk.
Mrs. Howell, of Louisiana, buff
pongee, lace trimmings, and diamonds.
Mrs. Pryor, Of Petersburg, black
satin en- train, duchess lace dia.
mcnds.
Mrs. Gaines, Of Tennessee, white
satin, and duchess lace diamonds.
Mrs. Edwards, black silk /; rubiss.
The following young ladies were
among the spectators
Miss Nellie Lottier, black crepe on
train.
Miss Iauehlin. cram surah. roval