Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-08
THE GAY WHITE.
A BIG CI0wD-THE LIST OF LATE
ARRIVALS.
Private Germans, Teas, Lawn Tennis, and
the Like Pleasant Weather and Charm
ing People-Nore Beaux Wanted
Correspondence ofths Richmond Dispatch.l

w HlTE SUIPHUh OfhlNpS,
August 6. 1886.
The White ia now crowded--,bout
Loco quests are here, and by every
train there are arrivals far 10 excess Of
the departures. Among thu notsbles
arriving in the past few days is Mr..
Moncure Robinson, Of Pbiladelphis.
Dir. Robinson is here for the first time
in many years, and has been warmly
welcomed by many old friends. He is
on octogensrisn Of distinction. Mrs.
Barton Haxall is with him.
We have also large accessions from
Riehmond-smong them Mr.. and Mrs.
Meredith Montague and Mrs. Triplett,
Mr.. and Mrs. William Writ Henry,
Mrs. DR.. Ross and her two daughters,
Mrs. Benjamin Nash, Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Maury, and many others.
Progressive euchrs parties " have been
the rage, but will soon be crowded ont
by tie more rushing gaiety Of August.
The third morning german was given
yesterday morning in the ballroom,
and was led by MIR. Scott Darlington,
Of Richmond.
PROGRESSIVE EUCHRE.
On the afternoon before progressive
euchre party arranged for the lawn was
Of necessity transferred to the bali
room because Of the chilly temperature
out Of doors. 1t Was given by Mr..
Glrard, of South Carolina, to Miss
Cameron, Of Petersburg. Miss Came
ION is one of the handsomest brunette
beauties at the White.
The afternoon before that--tho 3D.
an immense euchre party was given on
he lawI--sixteen tables and sixty-four
players. Surely this was whole
sale" affair. Its excessive numbers
resulted, fancy, from the fact that it
was Jersey" party, in which each
young lady was assessed about dollar
aDd bali for the purchase of the prizes
and o share OF tho fun. The invitations
to the gentlemen were issued by one Of
The married ladies, who was authorized
10 make out the list.
n
TEA.
On Monday next Miss Susie Stuart
gives large private german, to begin
when the general ball closes, at III
p. NJ.
For Tuesday evening invitations are
out for similar entertainment to be
given BY Mrs. Frank Pleassnton aud
Miss Waterman, of Philsdelphis.
hIr. and Mrs. DeBenneville keene, Of
Philadelphia, are here, and have . cot
tsge in Tapsas row.
An afternoon tea, with music and
dancing, is announced for the middle Of
the week, to be given by Mrs. Patrick
and Mrs. Munson at their cottage
The Bruce Cottage-from ) to !.
LAWN-TENNIs AND PERSONALS.
The weather here hiss been positively
cold for some days, making all out-of-
door sports delightful. Lawn-tennis is
still in ligh favor. a match game
played BY DR.. Polk, Of New York, with
Miss Ross, Of Mobile, as partner, against
Rev. Dr.. Grsmmer, Of Baltimore, and
Miss Kemp, of New York, attracted
much attention.
Dr.. and Mrs. Busey are here from
Washington. DR.. Busey IS physician
Of great eminence. DR.. SpOtteswoOd
WelliNd, who is here, was one Of his
college-mates.
Miss Mary Burwell, Of Richmond, is
the recipient Of much attention here,
and is deGght;ng. every one with her
vocal music.
MUSIC AND TABLEAUX.
On Saturday the l4th an entertain
ment, musical and dramatic, will be
given in the ballroom for o local
charity. At this concert Miss Burwell,
of Richmond, and Miss Kemp, Of New
York, will sing. The tableaux will be
gotten up by Mrs. Cooke, Of Louisville,
and others, and recitations and other
attractions will be added to the now
incomplete programme.
The collections being taken up here FOR
the church is increasing; the amount
IN pledges received is nearing sl,50O.
The sum required is $1,000. The hand
some church-bell ordered by Mr.. Kemp,
Of New York, is on the way and will
be hung by Sunday, when Bishop Pc
;eIkin will visit the White Sulphur"
and hold service in st. Thomis's. A
bazaar for the sale Of fancy articles,
tributary to this object, will be opened
here next week. In this work Miss Pc
terkin, Of Richmond, is taking 80 active
interest.
Mir. ". w. Corcoran SEEMS to be
greatly inyigorated by his sojourn here
this year. The old gentlemen is a.
ways in the parlor in the evening, and
enjoys bis game of whist, the brilliant
spectacle, and the attentions Of his
many friends.
MORE DAsHING BEAUX WANTED.
never ssv more pretty girls at the
White or fewer MISUNDERSTANDING |
men. True, the men with their simple |
regulation toilets stand but an I'M
equal chance in the matter Of scenic Of
feet with the girls, be-frilled, be-
founced, bessshed, and be-pulled-back |
as they are, but somehow or other the
besnx this summer are not looking
White-Sulphur best" and few
dashing fellows would be welcome.
THE LADIES' DRESSES.
The dressing Of the young girls is
wonderful in its variety. In ribbons |
and embroideries the display is charm
Ing, but some CT the more elaborate
toilets are msryellOusly pretty, and
others maryellously ugly. Some Of the !
combinations are positively startling, |
and one wonders how they could by |
intention Or invention ever have come
together but there they are, and, how
ever dissgreeiDg, bound by the sewing |
machine to keep the peace. What a
comfort it is 20 speak SO plainly, and to
know that no particular person will
think this criticism on costumes intend
ed for her. AL women think them
selves psregons in taste, and The more
O0tre the costume the more sure We