Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-12
THE ROCK ALUM.
eaeRRv.MAKiNo MAiDsNs IN NOUN
TAIN Misrs-A PICTURE.
n Grand Occasion Favored with Rarc
CemplimentsvA Ball with Arts
tic Decorations and Eis-
giant Dresses.

kOCKBRIDoE ALUM, hukoSs ~ Ao"o.
The tongue that can safely say the
ram raineth and the mist ceaseth to mist y
"A proof against lispipg; but the summer
Girl or the idling man whose judgment IN
the choosing of attire IL proof against the
uncertainty and coy fckleness OF these
mountain mists and summer suns Is IN
verify q Solomon in all his purple and
6nc liner" wisdom.
The sun came peeping in at early morn;
a clinted on the green rustling leaves, and
tho suitably dressed 10 all occasions
ma,dens rallied forth TO break the fast IN
muslin crisp and new. an awning OF leg
horn LARGE and fiowery, patent-leathers
shiny and pointedly shapely. How doth
the little giddy girl fiirt each SHINING
hour" and so to the business OF the DAY
abe mcapdcrs TO the spring and cen be-
yond into the bush-the ambush OF tho
ioyers-to return. alas. drenched. dripping,
a substantial string and wrung-out muslin.
Of raip-b beaten flowers and warped leather,
and. like sample of delicate fabric war,
rantsd not TO fade, she has been washed
out. then left to dry.
DRIVING PARTIES.
Several times in the recent DAYS driving
parties have been wooed out upon the
beautifu drives Astounding IN the vicinity.
and each trip resulted IN the same showery
dowppour: but, for oil that, ardor con.
finues the sole element, water-proOt anu
beyond dampening.
One day the Cold Sulphur Springs, with
itz misunderstanding waters, was the goal
ri a Marty who. surfeted with the delight
of a paradise, sought the odorous airs OF
Hades, though only escaping from the
lIauids. for no moro charming spot for se-
renity or peace is there than this little re-
aort. Those OF the coaching party who
snurt of upon the tallyho were Mr.. and
Mrs. Savage. Miss Carrie Elicit, Miss FL
lott. OF Norfolk: Mrs. Howerson. Miss
Donnally, Miss Terry, Mrs. Larus. Mrs. Ad-
olson Cook. Miss Thomas. and Messrs.
Baker, Berry, Steires. and Dickey.
ABAL PoUDKE.
There is nothing new under the sun. SO
there is left 10 man the sole privilege OK
adding luetre to old things 10y throwing
upon them the increased burnish Of fresher
sparkle.
A bal po,idlre, or. translated, O ball, do pray.
was the back number in the social history
Of the place, to which the gay throng turned
on Thursday evening last. Around the
walls of the ballroom. five rows deep, were
ranged the spectators that portion
Of every event which is important
to success beyond casual opinion.
They are the deepest reservoirs from
which vanity draws her streams OF life, Tor
where lies the charm Of beng the OBJ.
served" if there be not the appreciation OF
the "all observers" There is the sense OF
delight in the watchers of the pleasure, 10
the gay that there Is 10 the happy taiker
IN the rare good listener. And the RADIANT
belle is not more pleased with whiriing
CONQUEST than is she with the kindly smile
of the silver haired matron, the courtly
bow Of some grand old man. or the eye
of sympathy softly shining from some
young non-dancer, all lookers-on' put
not merely this, but something more. Tor
they are like the stimulus to an orator
whose eloauence increases with the sym
pntby of his audience. II doubters these
be of this idea. why but try ball minus
such background and be convinced OF Its
need.
SCENE oE BEAUTY.
The complies in the bal po,ldre were assem-
hled IN the drawing-room OF the Grande
Hotel by 10 o'clock, from whence they
marched with slow and stately tread INTO
the brilliantly-illumined ballroom. No
rarer scene of beauty has e'er been repro.
dyced from the recollection of the days OF
matches and powder. Madame Recamiers
surpassing image has many times rejected
in sbort-waisted gowns the quaintest ana
oueenliest heads that were high held with
powdered couture. cushionlng gems that
flashed and sparkled as only happy eyes
might rival.
WHAT ONE BEARS.
For such companionship. Tallyrandss
were not wanting nor tAe qualifications OF
the diplomat in the mind rs well as the
outward semblance of the body. Said my
lady Coauette to my lord: Tell me
that | am beautiful. for my bushes are
ready made tonight and plentiful" Mon
sieur Tallyrand, with Bonded knee, re;
piled: Il might say on forever until all
your bushes were drawn and still you
wouid be beautiful" So much for the
compliments of the day as overheard IN
the ballroom.
AgTrsrIcALLY LOVELY.
The decorations were supplied from
some lavish abode of art that lent It's VIVID
enchantment to the view across the stage.
Hiding tho musicians from view was
stretched tennis net, into the plated
cords of which were weayed Struggling
vines and tall. blooming plants lighted It's
bright, colors just above the web-like
screen large table. upon which rested
sayory punch and refreshing beverages,
TO cool the heated dancers, WAS also
touched with the beauty of ferns and How
ers. while little sOurenir pins served marx
the evening for every lady present. hes-
Mich and has noble band of music-makers
were never in better tune than on this oc-
casion, and could have marked the time
for the steps of Terpsichore with their IN,
spring strains.
ELEGANT COSTUMES.
To describe the elegance Of toilet and
lavish disylay of rare jewels and flowers
were to note the usual so we will on
to the mention of some OF the most notable
present, which would mean that IN cos.
tune and all else they were an JdH. Mrs.
John Munce. of Richmond; Mrs. NJ. s.
Smith. Mrs. T.. ID. Hotchkiss Mrs. Samuel
Graham. and Mrs. Flanagan, of New
York. were the chaperons. Mrs. George
A. Langlin bore of the palm of the eve
ming for exquisite costume. white faillt
q, train, rich and volumnious draping and
point lace, diamonds. Mrs. s. Tate. Mrs:
Marshall, Mrs. William Hale. Mrs. BYRD
Warwick. Mrs. Samuel Register. Mrs
Bradley T. johnson, Mrs. Wright. Miss
Perkins. Miss Goodhue, Miss Abrams, Miss
Juliet Powers. Miss Lula Powers, Mis-:
Stires. Miss Pollard, Misses Terry, Mrs
Savage, Miss Avery, Misses Mcbride, Ms:
Webb. Mrs. Davidson. Miss Flannagan
Miss Mamie Norton, Miss Darlington
Miss Rosalie Slaughter. Miss Daniel, his:
Mamie Symington Mrs. III. W. Page. Mis-!
Williams, Miss Dufiey, Miss Lea. Miss Carrie
Elicit. Messrs. w A. helms. T. Q: Catch
ings. DIR. Flanagan. Ii. @. Watkins
Ed. Butler, George Berry, Savage; q. w
4. Baker. p. r. Stires. Z. Powers. A. Alsop
G. n Sans. DR.. Norton, Byrd Warwick. r.
Norton. Davidson. j. NJ. Dill. Parrot, A. B
Antrim, Ed. Antrim, Frederick Poisson, g.
A. Mercer. A. +. Camm, 4. II. Lambert
Reed. Gillian. Dutfey. and Davidson.
The german was led with such beautiful
and such intricate figures that the applause
was that which falls upon the successful
maneuvres of skiilful generals. which
honors are due Messrs. George A. Mercel
and A. +. CamIn, OF Savannah, Ga. two Of
the most favored gallants of the resort.
POPULAR GUESTS.
Mrs. Ann RUTHERFORD. Mrs. Bradley 1
johnson. and Miss Lymington are among
the most popular guests. Mrs 4. Z. Black
iston. Of Washington, and Miss Peare arr
the centres Of every group Of elegance AM
culture. From Memphis there are man,
pleasant representatiyes-Mr. and Mrs. ;
Tate. Mrs Wormley, Mrs. Petit and Mis-
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