National Republican., 1888-02-15
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lsreclul Currcsrondence OF the RErUnLicAS
HYGEtA, OH PoiNT COMFORT, VA, Feb.
l3.-Saturday. Feb. IL, marked red letter
night at the Hygeia. That the season Is
now fully inaugurated here cannot be
doubted for a single instant. During the
week the old patrons and many new ones
came quietly drifting in, and by the end OF
the week there were unmistakable indica.
tious portending OF grand social storm.
And so II has proved. The delicious strains
Of music from the pavilion that evening
were the signal, and like fairy phantas-
magoria, the light, brightness, aud
beauty Of first nighth burst upon
us. Like beautiful pictures, the stately
danes and young girls stepped out OF the
elevators and doorways. The parlors and
pavilion reminded one OF an enchanted
palace. The large number Of young people
at the Hygeia makes 1t unusually lively.
ard the fresh girllsh beauty OF some Of
them, unspoiltd by conventional smil
ard mannerisms, lie very charming. the
Hygeie Stems their little kingdom, and, in
deed, in their unaffected ways, they rule
right royalty. The officers from the sch ool
ship Portsmouth,, whi,h is anchored Just a
stones throw from the hotel, lent their al.
ways acceptable presence 10 the scene.
Early in the evening Mr.. Clark, the o. n. I.
COltOu hlnE, NIOuEub purity VI lbultb d'lN
gentlemen ashore from bis fine yacht, the
Mohican, who were very bright aud pic.
turtsque In their yachting costumes Tue
iaunty little caps became the ladies well,
ard their rosy cheeks and bright eyes pro-
claimed the benefit to he derived from
cruise in these waters. Mr.. Clark will take
the party out for short trip, leaving bag.
gage, &c, here, aud return to the llygea
for the remainder of the season. The Mo.
ie mo nf
Its Furnishings and appointments are un-
surpassed, and the interchange OF cour.
tesies between the genial owner and his
friends on shore are very frequent Among
the liygta celebrities are Mrs Gen Logan,
so stately, yet so gracious wilhal; Joun a,
Logan, r.,whOse finely Chiseled features Id
erect bearing proclaim him the image OF
bis illustrious fath.E and his bright and
interesting Young wife; Pdymaster w. +.
Tdcker, OF Washington, yeAtaOle host In
himself, favoiite with young and old, and
graceful partner in the dance: his wife, n 20
Mics Logan, one OF society's worthy leaders,
ard altogether charming; Miss Fox Of Wash
ington, one OF the same party, a decided
acquisition to Hygeia circles, where snn Is
well known and appreciated; Miss f.
Alger, daughter Of Gov. Alger, and Miss J..
b. Swift, Of Detroit, Mich, also of the
Logan party, are with us, ana their anima
tion and brilliant repartee, together With
btipg exceedingly pretty dancers, make
them the center Of an admiring circle.
Mrs. G II. Andrewe, OF Ohio; Howard
Scribner and Miss Scribner, OF Yonkers,
y. Y ard o b. Stout, of Washington, D.
e., mske up the rest Of the party, wni.h
proves brilliant accession to the Hygeia,
as one might well imagine. The young
officers from Fortress Monroe were, as
usual, lionized and seemed pleased to re
new acquaintance with well.known social
lights. Congressman Robert Il. HIT,
OF illinois, and his pretty wife were
conspicuous among the guests; also j..
Sloat Fassett, the brilliant young senator
from Elmira, N. Y, who has been live
terms IN office. His wife, nee Miss
Crocker, OF California, and mother, Mrs
n. =. Fassett, are also with him. Space
fortids particular mention OF the macy
other prominent people from all parts Of
the land, the exquisite costumes which are
so universal. the unmistaiable air OF
elegance, refinement, and social eclat
which permestes and pervades this delight.
ful place. The Hygea is equal to the
occasion, as she has ala ays been, and bids
her many friends and admirers cordial
welcome. From this time the season is
assured, and the drama will he played In
all its entirety AID hrillIaucy, as Of old.