Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-30
A CHARMING SUMMER RESORT.
Notes OF the Warm Springs from n Visitor.
WARM SPRINGS. Va, August %, 1890.

Notes oil the Wnrm oP''"ks ITO" u 'isi'o''
WARM SPRINGS, Va, August %, 1890.
To TIE Editor of the Dispatch:
We have always found the Warm Springs
attractive and unique, for it Is delightfully."-
III fferent from other summer resorts, but
this season it appears more enticing than
ever.
For the last month. indeed during the
whole season, there has been o succession
of gayeties most varied and delightful. III
being impossible to give detailed account
of each and all of these municipalities, hay
rides theatricals, germans, &c.. &C., we
shall make special mention Of some one or
two which have impressed US as particular
ly attractive. Two most beautiful germans
have been among these numerous entertain
ments. One gwen by our urbane and ever
courteous host to his guests, the other was
Given by the beaux of the place to our
bellies. These entertainments deserve
snecial notice. for apart from the grace and
beauty of those who took part in the
dance. so gracefully led on both occasions
by Mr.. George Gibson, of Baltimore, every
thing in connection with them was IN
exquisite taste. Indeed, one would have
supnosed them private entertainments, so
repally were the refreshments salads,
sandwiches. cheese-straws, salt-almonds.
ices. punch. etc. served in quaint and
costly china, to which was added the mas
siye and antique family silver Of the pro-
prietress of the Warm Springs. This silver
bears the impress of having been handed
down from long gone generations. Inc
walters on this occasion-lndeed. on every
occasion here-deserve special commenda-
ton. In their handsome full-dress suits
led nv Patrick. who for years has been the
head-waiter here-their quiet. well-trained
waiting would have done credit to the
White House in Its palmiest days.
Last evening we had q recherche little d.
version in the way of hay-ride. At $50,
amid the iingling Of bells and merry peals
of laughter, the gay party startedln wagons
filled with fresh straw and lavishly deco
rated with flags. On their return with
whetted appetites from the long driye)
they were invited in TO most sumptuous
repast given by Mrs Eubank 10 Dir. lredell
jenkins, the host OF the occasion. Certainly
the ornamentation of the table was unique
and appropriate to the occasion. In the
centre was a rustic wagon. the body OF
which was formed of golden rod, upon
wheels of sunhowers. the wagon being
loaded with fresh and gorgeous nasturti-
ums. Rat each plate was placed, among
other appointments, bouquet OF flowers
for the ladies. bolHOnniae for the gentle
men, and small, gilded wagons, decorated
with flags and f1Iled with salt-hlmonus.
These wagons manufactured from the IN
genious brain of Mrs. Eubank) were rustic
and beautiful.
The crowd has continued much the same
during the whole season, the influx being
equal to TO the egress. Certainly there IS
enjoyment here for every one, for do we not
find that which gratifies the taste OF the
serious rs we'll as the gay? IL one does not
choose to frequent the ballroom or card
table he can find ample pleasure in the
beautiful drives, luxurious bath, bracing
air, mountain scenery. and delicious fare;
Over and above this we have two beautiful
little churches where divine service IL held
regularly. Mr.. Kinsolyln. young divine
from Brooklyn (but native Virginian, l
think, has been charming his hearers with
sermons of gospel truth and earnest
thought.
1t is needless to add that the peculiar
charm of the place is due 10 the fact that
the conduct Of the whole establishment IS
under the management of those reared IN
q refined affluence, whose delicecy OF taste
and kind consideration for their guests
was engendered in them from childhood.
The daughters and grandson of Judge
Whltner, of South Carolina, have proved
to the public that they have heired the
hospitality and excellent management OF
their noble old ancestor, If they do not
possess his royal estates. A VISITOR.