Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-25
SUMNER RESORTS.
THE LITTLE ONES MADE BRIGHT AND
HAPPY AT THE WHITE.
The Ladies' German-Belles ana "eauA-
Filtration and GOsslp-Many
Pleasant Personals.
ocorrespondence OF the Richmond DIspa,ch.I
WHITE SULPHUR STRINGS, W. VA, [
August %, 1889.

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callv that no mirth is SO gay and gleeiui
and unalloyed as a chlldrens Juoliee'
When at the appointed time the soul
inspiring strains Of the grand march
sounded and the quaint and lovely little
figures advanced into the charming ball
room. deliberately decorated with nas-
kets and bowls OF flowers, the radiant
phalanx conquered all hearts, and the
happy faces of loving mothers who were
eagerly watching the scene reflected
like vast mirror the brightness and
Joy Of the youthful faces.
THE LITTLE FOLKS.
Little Nora Leary. the cutest "grnnd'
mamma" sweet and fresh as blonde
nsiad. looked like q youthful nymph
inst out of the crystal depths Of some
fairy pool and ell were bewilderlngly
pretty under the soft illumination OF wax
iapers and shaded chandeliers
Among the chsperons and happy
mothers were Mrs. Il. ;. Bosher, OF
Richmond. 9 handsome and very popn-
lar woman Mrs. J. Is. Pace, Mrs. T. H..
Lcary, Mrs. Dr. Doggett, Mrs j. +, l..
Anderson. Mrs. Vaughan (of Norfolk,
Mrs. f. ID. Christian, and Mrs. Alfred
Harris.
TIE LADIES GERMAN.
Yesterday morning witnessed O grand
md gorgeous spectacle IN the beautiful
ballroom, the occasion being handsome
german gwen by the ladies compliment
ery 10 the gentlemen. The superb cos
tunes and splendid gowns observed on
every gidc rosplendent with elegant en-
broiderv and flashing jewels told the
simple tale Of unwouted splendor.
Through the figures OF the german and
the dreamy mazes of the waltz the happy
dancers hoated until the hour for DIN
ner arrived, when, with appettes whetted
theioyous exercise ofthe morning' they
moved to the grand dining hail, where tn.
tables. decorated with flowers, groaned
with the weight Of the good things they
bore and thus, with spirits exhilarated
by tho good cheer and the sparkling
champagne, ended an entertainment
that will be forever beautiful memory
to all who enjoyed its pleasures.
EQUALLY MATCHED. (9
It is said that never before have the
bellies and beaux at the White been SC
equally matched. The bellies come from
ali parts Of the Union-blonde and fair,
or with dark bued tresses and dreamy
brown ewes bewitching enough to iul
any susceptible heart into iorgetfulness
~ all else. Some romantic ilirtatlOns
have been going on here OF late, which
have awakened n good deal Of interest
in their denouement. OF course, where
people have nothing to Go but ENJOY
themselves there is plenty of time u
watch courtiuQ couples that stray around
the cool retreats Of Lovers Leap, and
plenty OF leisure for gossip, too; and
gossip is a very spicy entertainment ioI
somo people.
PLEASANT PERSONALS.
Mrs. Senator Stewart, Of Nevada,
daughter of the late Senator Henry >
Foote, OF Mississippi, is here, and Ina;
given some delightful entertainments
She is a generous hostess and entertain'
her friends in royal style IN her magnlii
cent residence, the Stewart Castle, II
Washington. 90,
MIR. Wyndham Meredith is here wit
his pretty wife, and the many friends o.
Mrs. Frank Christian regret her depar
ture.
Mrs. NJ. T. ingalls,, the charming wife
of Presidant Ingalls,, OF the Chesapeake
AID Ohio railway, is here, and one o.
the queens of society.
Mrs. Or. Doggett, OF Fredericksburg
IS one Of the most popular, and has
voice Of rare sweetness and melody
She entertained large and appreciatiyC
audience in tho parlor on Sunday eve
ming with sacred music and was 0'corfo
timeand again. Where there are somany
beautiful and brilliant social gems DO
ing "tho grand society act II IS DIN
emit TO decide who are entitled 10 the
palm Of grace and lovelincss, but there
are whole groups OF them here IN the
varied relations Of mother, daughter
sweetheart. and, best Of all, Of vile,
who, "liko perfect music unto noble
words" arr exalting society with an IN
I suUicd purity Of example and weaving
Golden threads Of grace and loye.ness
into tie warp OF that higher and broad
er plane OF social existence.
- perfect woman nobly planned.
ToMaru. 10 comfort, aud cJmm.hdi
And y,ta spirit slili ami hrikhL
| Win some tring Of an angel ii6lL
Mrs. Decatur Axtcll has the sweet
es, manner and looked wonderful,
handsome at the ladies' german yester
day morning.
Nus. Colonel John /. Morehead, O
North Carolina. ace Lou Brantley, anC
O former belle Of Atlanta, is a brillian
woman in society and entertains be
friends in generous southern style III he
beautiful home ut Charlotte, y. {.
Miss "Boxie" Scott, Of Richmond
the pretty daughter OF Mr.. Fred
Scott. is rather tall and willowy and
graceful young woman.
Mrs. W. A. Stewart, Of the Whit
Sulphur is very alable and attractive
woman, with a high, womanly hgnit,
and refinement. She is sweet mothe
and held in high esteem by a host o
friends.
Aliss Belle Webb IS rather petite an'
a remarkably bright and winsome girl
Mis- Camilla Scot. OF Richmond, Is
pretty blonde and much admired
Among other very prominent and popa
lar ladies' IL White Sulphur society ar
Mrs. Major James d. Patton Of Rich
mond: Mrs. Senator John W. Daniel
Mrs Ficklin. formerly of Fredericks
burg. and wife OF Professor Ficklm, O
Tulane University, Louisiana, and Mrs
|. A. Swami. OF New York, cher HUSBAND
member of the firm OF Inman Swami
Il Coz
Among the gentlemen arrivals are Dr
II. c. Alexander, Of HGmpjon-SIdney
W. S. Darlington, Willie Chaplin, an'
II. c. Chamblin. OF Richmond.
DIR. A. L. Dickinson and wife, Mrs
W. Il. Trigg and family, and Mrs. r. I
d. Myers all Of Richmond, are here.
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