Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-09
At TIE ALLE(sHANY.
A Lively SEASON AT THIS SUMMER
RESORT,
Esndsome supper and erasd Fancy Ball
and Card Partiss-Persensl
Mention.
AtLEGHASY SPRINGS, Va, J
September 4 1860

Inst ono week ago there was given M
Ms famous old Virginia mountain resort
hv Mr.. Robert Q. Colhoun, of Virginia
D. Miss Stella Cowan, of Mississippi. one
of the handscmest suppers that has been
,orea3 here for years. The invited
CHESTS were few in number, being only a
Dozen couples. but one could tell by the
merry laughter that rang through the
c8 dlninghall and by the tests
tqi followed one another in so
rg3l succession that those who
lsd been so honored fully appreciated
re occasion. The young lady to whom
&c supper was given is one Of the most
charming and popular de6utdntes of the
season and has by her recent departure
lafi many who miss her bright eyes and
ter winning WAYS. 1t WAS observed bv
many present that one guest was at the
mnuet-table whose name was not among
g.. ..st OF those invited by the handsome
lost. hut the twangiug Of his bow
ana not hresk the harmony OF the occa-
son. and Il Is umorod 10y the gossips
o.. the place that II was not without the
f.--ri understanding Of the host that the
i.l, god OF the bow was present. "but
fr GOODNESS sake don't say | told you. "
However, the aforesaid unlimited guest
somehow insinuates himself into most
t.ezpcctcd places here, and his com
rlaN never seems 60 be Stunned by even
s most aristOcratic denlzens of the
pace.
Dn Thursday evening last occurred
enc ~ the most beautiful scenes that has
been seen at the Springs this summer
We the fancy dress ball. The cos
ttuts were Of handsome material and
we've thoroughly becoming to their
vt.-cS. one would have thought when
!, saw the procession form IN the pArlor
lli slowly wend its way to the ball
rouIr that he had suddenly been trans
ru,.el to fsIryland, such was the con-
c5arse Of Fairies, Gypsies, Goddesses,
f,d Lords and Ladies Of aye olden
time
Among the many and varied costumes
were those Of
,uss Warner, Of New Orleans, GOOD
d.,- Of Music, satin skirt with crepe
ls.s drapery. thickly dotted with tiny
musical signs OF black velvet. A black
velvet chef in her golden hair COM
I ,ted tins most tasteful costume.
Mrs Mccormick, Of New Orleans,
"Yum- Yum. gown of figured Japan
T.. sl.k and head-dress Of fans.
Mss Anna Brand. Of New Orleans,
"Ga'stea. lndia-silk draperies orna-
Ioo1ts pearls.
Miss Cecilo Nugent, Of Mississippi,
"Tum-Yum," black and yellow silk.
Miss jamie Smith, OF Danville,
Baby white silk, null baby trim
mucs.
Miss Eva Flanagan, OF New York,
"Old English Lady white crepe dc
chine pearl ornaments.
Mss Temmie Page. of New Orleans,
"Baby. white lace slip. blue trimmings ;
ornaments. a rattle and rag doll.
Miss Warmer, Of Memphis, Gypsy
Girl. I'd and yellow silk. black velvet.
Mrs NJ. W. Wisdom, of New Orleans
"Quakeress, gown of dark gray cloth,
white Deckerchiet
Miss Treadwen. Of Memphis, "Black-
Yelled Nun" "a most becoming cos
t-ne. black Henrietta cloth white
cross and cord about the waist.
Mss Clapp. Of Memphis, " Marchion-
oss." black silk On train, yellow bro
caled satin 'front.'
Mss Mona Weis, Of Galveston,
Spanish Girl, yellow satin and black
lsce.
Miss Belle Weis. of Galveston, Maud
Muller" pink silk natural flowers.
Miss Saihe cowan, of Vicksburg, ia
panese costume. apricot satin and tur-
Cuoise blue plush. silver trimmings.
Miss Stella Cowan, Of Vicksburg, ia
Tanese costume, pink and blue satin,
gold trimmings.
Miss May Waddill, Of Mississippi,
"Baby," white embroidered null.
Miss Annie Colhoun, OF Virginia,
Greek Girl, white embroidered crepe
draperies g very handsome costume).
Miss Brown, of Pennsylvania, "rouge
etnoir," black and red tulle, card trim
uiDgs.
Some Of the costumes Of the gentle
men we're well gotten up, but space for
bids describing them, although cannot
forbear mentioning those of Mr.. Thomas
Porter, Of Birmingham viz, a "Jockey" ;
Mr.. John Caldwell, of the same place, as
Frost" and Mr.. James 5. Peters OF
Virginia. as a Gentleman OF We Olden
Time" Mr.. Porter's costume consisted
If blue and black velvet. with high-top
black boots Mr.. Caldwell's of full
dress suit Of white flannel, sparkling
with diamond-dust. Mr.. Peters's cos
t1rne was most efectiye-black broad
cloth trousers, silver knee-buckles, ruff
led shirt, swallow-tsil coat, and pow
dlEol hair.
AEUCHBE PARTY.
ON last evening avery "swell euchre
party WAS given by Mesdames McComico
Of New Orleans and ). L. Catchings OF
Louisiana. The elegant prizes were DIS
tributed to Mics Dcrgan of Mobile, Mrs
Beujanlin Catchings of Memphis, and
Mis-. Eva Flanagan, OF New York, as
being the best lady players, and to Mr.
Mallory. Of Richmond, for exceLing
suoDg the gentlemen. Miss Ceclie NJ
gent and Leigh Page, Of Richmond,
w,re the "boobies. A liberal collation.
WAS served, at which the sparkle OF
champagne added brilliancy and zest to
tl-~ occasion.
Mrs. McComico, one Of the hostesses,
ia, Justly been one of the most popular
ladle, mere this summer, as she adds TO
b beautiful face most charming manners
and splendid conversational powers.
She H. always surrounded 10y coterte