Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-27
ROCKBRIDGE ALUM.
THE RAIN AS A DEVELOPER OF THE
"ho0s At THE SPRINGS.
male--A Unique and Jolly Ball
Room Scene.
rCcrcspondence Of the Richmond Dispssca.I

There IL an old saying that you can tell a
mans true nature when no Is drunk; but
there il an undoubted fact that you can
tell any ones true nature when 1t rams al
Che springs. There Is secret TO learn
about the party who having become ac'
eustomed to having the whole lswn TO
himself wants the whole FIRE to himself IN
the reception-room. II is little notice.
able that the gallantry which was readi-
ness itself to get your mail wheh u was
dry and sunshiny was Willingness Itself 10
grant that privilege to another when IL was
yet and rainy.
GoSsamers and dripping umbrellas throw
not the glhmor of enchantment DER the
fair forms they envelop. as did the ethereal
and magic loneliness OF yesterdays hlny
garbs and illusion parachutes. He was q
hero in white fianncls, silken shirt. and
bonny sash. Alas. he is what not in his
last seasons trousers turned up at the bot
tom like a brim, with the attachment OF a
soft hat turned down. coat collar az wen.
reversed for protection. for when 10 rams
there are two things man will not DO; ne
will not suffer 20 be beautiful anu ne
will not carry an umbrella.
FEMININE MYSTERIES.
Yes, the rain IS a clever detective. and ii
makes a speciality OF ferretting out those
mysteries concerning woman's glory"
The fairest charmcr Of them all, be her
locks like the ravens wing, or be they
blushing from the kisses OF the sun, NAV
appear through the damp mists OF the
morning with each nnglet round and
curling. and by noon tits straight and
clinging. II this be not so. then per force
II must he false-the curls, OF course. In
fact. so far "a shallow appearances flow
things are not what they seemed, ana
the philosophy OF diseDchantment comes
dangerously near when heroes and heroines
take fight with the sunshine and shivery
looks and dampened ardor make their IN
fuence felt. But with a spirit of creation
within one. and material nj hand in quality
good and quantity abundant 10 defy these
threatening clouds of their darkness, all
gloom of the day has been easily and glori-
ously robbed.
NORTHUMBERLAND GERMAN.
The most typicsl highway robbery of any
ernU that might have made an attack upon
this company for the invading evil weather
was successfully accomplished in the fore
noon by band of marauders for Jolllty IN
Mother Hubbard german.
The appellstion of this festive ralny-day
affair had naught OF intended reference TO
the classic legend of that ancient Dame
who found " cupboard bare" For nothing
searched for 'reath this bounteous horn OF
plenty is or ever was found bare. II was
the loose and flowing apparelling Mother
Hubbard was supposed 70 have enacted her
tragedy in that these merry-mskers rooed
In found amusement in, and even the male
portion of the party looking quite tho
feminine IN their fun.
pYIICIoUsLy FABCICAL.
Twas not an unquizzical scene to note
The ballroom, so wont TO frame some pic
ture Of idyllc radiance. making contrast
ing surrounding for so delicious farce.
The music was now and then drowned by
the peals of laughter which outpoured
from the light hearts assembled, when feet
not 30 light from the stature OF some heavy
build would by skirt ENHANCEMENT show
how new an acquaintance has such petticoat
environment. The lassies put their awk-
ward partners to the blush by their ac
customed grace in their costumes. which
were moro Kate Greenaway than Hubbard
in effect. and quite "a charming. Having
been in the wrappers the participants de-
clare themselves quite content not To ap-
pear in the papers.
FuLLDRYss GERMAN
On Monday evening a full-dress german
gathered a throng, half-expectant and half
participant. to the ballroom until Its mir
fored walls reflected one mass of ANNA
ton and beauty. From 10 until ~ the al
ternating strains of valse and cotillon mu-
SIC guided some sixteen couples through
every known measure of the poetry of mo-
ton" The whistle of the skilled leader
was like silvery command to troop
trained to grace and Injured to gentle ami
nation. and never an unharmonious mo-
ton marred the scene.
Mrs. Reuben Grigsby Chandler, OF Chi
n -. g htAh n,I
Mrs. Helm. of Kentucky. and Mrs. Gray, Of
Washington. were the chaperons. who add
ed commingled pleasure and dignity to the
occasion.
Some of the dancers were Mrs. Julian
Mitchell, New York; Miss Perkins, Ken
lucky: Miss Rodrigue, Washington; Miss
Vernon, Louisville Misses Mcbride, Wash
ington: Miss Goodhue, Cincinnati: Miss
Caldwell, Louisville; Miss Abrams. Flori-
ds; Miss Neil, Georgia: Miss Helm, Ken
lucky Miss Adams, Louisiana; Miss Stiers,
Norfolk: Miss Queen, Kentucky; Miss Gull
len. Miss Darlington. Miss Shields. and
Miss Powers. of Richmond, Messrs. George
Ainsie, Norton. Perkins. ii. b. Antrim,
Owsley. r. &. Catchings, q. w. Catchings.
Etiers. Ed Antrim, Butler of Louisiana I;
Rawson OF Atlanta; Branch Cunningham,
Richmond; Poisson of London, England;
William =. Smith, United States navy; DIR.
Thomas norton, washington, huu olHoAS.
BIRTHDAY yKTE.
BIRTHDAYS are not unlike the scriptural
Door, inasInuch as they are always with
u.s." and whether they be welcome or un-
welcome guests with their annual vista
tions, if they be greeted with grace we are
both sorry they are gone and wishful that
they may come again. One of this large
family had a birthday on Wednesday eve
ming last, and even when the day was al
most gone with the anniversary it was
spent in heartiest, eladdest clee by small
and charming cote,'ie. Bright eyes, bright
smiles. bright thoughts, and bright words
were responsive 10 the genial hospitality
which was so much enjoyed by Mrs; George
A. Cunningham, Mrs. Nj. ;. Smith, Mrs.
IAtimer, Mrs. Helen. Miss Nirgie Helen.
Miss Goodhue. Miss Cullen, Miss Caring
ton. Miss Abrams, Messrs. William 3.
Smith, Branch Cunningham, and Poisson.
COMING AMusEMESTs.
Some of the "to-he's" Of the near fu-
ture are altogether alluring in their nature.
A bowling party, with prizes well worth
the winning aud guarantee OF endless
pleasure. is Saturday mornings feature.
On Monday next the evening Yiil MI the
drawing-room with very elegant pro-
gressive-euchre party in honor OF Mrs.
Leiberrnan. of Washington, one OF the
most popular guests. Two dramatic treats
now hold our anxious expectation, while q
Aay-ride-gay. glad, and gleesomeis try
ing to hurry the "dipper" of stars to
pour more light into the moon until it is
. round. shining goblet so full " that all
who drink OF its spilled beam, are drunk
with joy.
NEW ARRIVALS.
Old friends Of the summers of yore are
beginning TO return TO this their allegiance.
Among such are Mr.. and Mrs. David j..
Pope. of South Carolina, always and every,
where welcomed: Coloneland Mrs Samuel
Paul and Mr.. and Mrs. Aager. upon their
native heath find hosts Of friends; Miss
Whittle, of Maryland while the most re-
cent arrivals from Richmond are Mrs: Nj.
II. Watkins. Mr.. Henry G. Watkins, Mrs.
Ernes: Chalkley, Mrs. s. G. Winn. and Mr.
md Mrs Charles q. Bosher. FELIX.
THE WHITE SULPHUR.
6snator Gibson's Deniai-The Rain-ln-
door Games-Csrds--Shoot
lCoerespondsnce Of me Richmond Dispatch.l