Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-08
SUMNER RESORTS.
THE GAY SEASON AT THE WHITE SUI
PHUR SPRINGS.

THE GAY SEASON AT THE WHITE SUI
PHuR SPRINGS.
A Brilliant Morning German-Ihe Chape-
rons-Handsomc Prizos--Some OF the
Prominent Guests.
Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.l
Wurrr SULPHUR srRrSos. Aug. G. 1889.
A. these brilliant and balmy midsummer
days succeed each other, slipping, ssoitiy
by. rad:atinc with sunshine and gladdened
by sprng-like perfumes rom wild money
suskle and riOting roses vat oi dOors' Won,
der grows apace that any agency bey0hn
the glorifying one OF nature - perultteu 10
blazon abroad the beauties and excel
lcnccs oil the White. That TINS pi"ce y
fitted by nature for the great pur-
nose of providing summer home
Tor the multitude of health ana
plcasure-seekcrs. It's splendid situation,
magnificent natural surroundings, ana
lovely grounds afford the amplest evil
dence. and one can come as near enjoying
an ideal existence at the White as at any
other summer retreat IN the world. Inc
weather IS prime factor IN n summer re-
sort. and the mornings and evenings are
peculiarly delightful and by reason OF the
active breczes which seem ever to be steal
inc out Of some shaded dell the midday
heat is tempered TO charming degree OF
GOODNESS.
ENTERTAINMENTS.
The season has reached high tide, and
number Of brilliant entertainments are an
nOunced for the coming weeks. TINS week
having been gayly ushered IN by a beautl-
full morning german tO-day-a la lotIery
cotillon-given by Mrs benjamin II. Nash
-. C h.r frt.
Powers and Annie Williams. all OF Elch-
mond. II was "a grand triumph--a glorious
paocant Of fashion and wealth. The man
hood and girlhooA. youth and beauty-and
must il be said old age made up the no.
table assemblagc of men and women VINO
promcnaded the stately lengths OF me
grand corridor, in transit 10 the hne bail
room, which was filed by IL O'Clock.
Aside from the radiant pleasure OF such
superb social and artistic spectacle,
there was an atmosphere Of refinement
aud Of beauty that marked with an indel-
lible touch the dazzling splendor OF the
scene The decorations OF the ballroom
were elaborate. and from fioor 10 ceiiln@ IL
looked a wonderful and harmonious blend
ing Of color. The bsnd-stand was n bank
of ferns. or one side of which was the lot
terry prize-tablesand ou.the other tte-Dt-'eie
room in Oriental style. The pretty women,
elegant toilets. and magnificent ball
room with its wonders of decorative
art presented a scene unparalleled
in magnitude. splcndor, and social
fcp 1t was as bcwllderng as dream 0i
beauty. only the many faces well known ma
Richmond's brilliant society gave 30 the
scene an atmosphere OF familiarity ana
made the dream q reality II was PIC
ture OF glow and color and life, and well
did il recall some gay and brilliant carni-
val scene where art and fashion walked
hand In hand and society held high carni-
val on her throne.
CHAPERoSs.
In the list Of chaperons were Mrs; jamie
Preston Boulware, Of Richmond. SUI
perbly attired in green and white
India silk. She Is one Of the most
admired and ever the centre OF fashion,
able cot1'ic. Mrs. Judge Lunsford Lewis,
in q handsome gTay-and-whlte silk and
diamonds: Mrs. ". l.. Royal, Mrs. james
| D. Patton. Mrs. x. S. Bosher, Mrs. y. VI.
Wilson, all of Richmond; Mrs. A. il.
Drcwrv, of WestOver; Mrs. Alfred Hairs.
! Mrs. ]. +. r. Anderson. Mrs +. ID. Taylor,
| Mrs. Hickox Of Louisville. Mrs. Bruce of
| Virginia, and Mrs. Eppa Hunton, Jr.
THE TABLE.
| Mrs. Nash was handsomely arrayed in
| one of WOrth's Partisan costumes, gar
nlshed with old rose and white. She pre-
sided with wonderful grace at the prize
| table. and was well assisted bv Miss
| Mildred Lee, in beautiful Partisan cos
tune: Mrs Thomas rutherford, Mrs. +.
| u. TAYLOR. Mrs. ID. ID. Bell, of Kentucky;
| Mrs. Congressman Clark. Of Alabama
| Mrs Willard, of Washington, and Mrs. Ed-
ward Wilder. Of Louisville. Miss Lulle
/ Powers looked lovely in white faille and
| chantillv lace aud JacqueminOt roses. and
Miss Annie Williams was attired IN ex.qui-
/ site white silk with blue trimmings. Mrs.
T.. ID. TAYLOR in white faille silk with blue
| trimmings. The dance was beautifully led
| by MIR. Joe Semmes, of New Orleans.
THE PRIZES.
Mr.. Robert II. Stcger in happy and ap-
prOpriate speeches delivered the prizes,
! which were very elegant and expensive,
! the first gentlcman's prize, a beautiful sill
yer matchbox, being drawn by Colonel
Jo. lane storm. of Richmond Mr.. p. NJ.
! Fry drew the second, a handsome scarf
pin. Miss Kate Bruce, of Virginia. drew
! first ladies' prize. q beautiful bracelet,
and Miss Spencer, of Cincinnati. the Sc
! cond. a silver b0nbOnni17c. The lottery co.
! tllon is modern phase Of the popular
| german. in which the fayors are much
| more costly. and the entertainment at
| tracted unusual interest, The numbers
| were all neatly embroidered III pretty NIB
| hons, and the dancers only allowed to
draw. Mrs. Judge Lewis drew the cha
peroD's prize.
Prominent GUSTS.
Prominent among the guests seen on tho
| Aoor and in the hail were Mrs. Decatur Ak
tell, Major A. ii. Drewry, Judge William
! J. Robertson. Miss Irene Langhorne, Ma
! Tor John Hail, OF Florida; Ex-Governor
| Pattison. of Pennsylvania; Judge Semmes.
Of New Orleans; Colonel >. 3. Taylor, OF
| kentucky: General Beverly Robertson, of
Washington: Mrs. General Deas, of New
| York ColOnel William Maury, OF Wash
! ington: Senator l.. j. Folks, OF Lynch
burg; judge MCGOWAN, of the Supreme
Court of South Carolina; Marshall Hanger.
of Virginia; Il. A. Robinson and wife, OF
| Louisville: General ". II. Payne, Nlr-
ginia; Eppa iluntOn, Jr., and Mrs. A. a.
! Campbell. the charming daughter ot Colo
mel w. A. Stewart, OF the White sulphur.
| lIer'husband, Mr.. Archibald Campbell, IS a
nephew of General Roger A. Pryor and q
son of the late Thomas II. Campbell, of
Nottoway. who will be remembered rs one
of the most brilliant and prominent law
yors Of the State.
Prominent among the loveliest blossoms
were noticed the faces Of Misses Otey and
Mary Cullen, Fannie and Virginia Archer,
and Bessie Pace, Of Richmond; Miss
Marsh, of New Jersey; Mss Leila Van
| WICK. OF IlDoklN IL MISS ph't' mum VI
| Virginia: Miss Mayos. of New Orleans, and
Misses Diana and Chaunccy Reynolds, Of
Baltimore.
OLD HABITCEs.
In the list of the old habitues of the
/ White who are summeTing here, are Dr..
Warren and wife, of Alabama; Major
Drewry and wife. of Westoyer; Wilkins
Bruce and wife, OF Virginia. II. f. G. Bias
! kervin, Dr.. Willis, Colonel skinner, and
! Judge William J. Robertson aud wife, who
was the pretty Miss Alice Watts, Of Roa-
! noke, daughter of General Watts, and a
| leading belle of her day.
Among the prominent lawyers here are
A. l.. Boulwarc, of Richmond; Colonel
| Milhnm injury. OF Washington Judge l..