Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-10
THE WHITE SULPHUR,
BRILLIANT AND STATELY DANES AT
TIE MARRIED LADIES' GALL
Chaperoned by the Young Relies .. The
World Contributes to the Co,tamery--
rink-and-whtte D,oner.
Correspondents o; the Richmond Dispatch,

tconesrondencc Of the Richmond Dspa.cn.l
WHITE SuLrHcR SPRINGS, Aug. Q, 1920.
The most brilliant event of the season
was the Married ladies' Ball. on Friday
night. The "Ireadmill" was inaueurated
on that occasion. and at haIf-past there
was brilliant gathering in the parlor Of
stately danes of all ages from the blushing
bride TO the gentle grandmamma. ready for
their escorts, with powdered hair and
rouge. black patches and eyebrows, high
puts and collars. low coysage and trains.
Some of the jewels and fabrics would have
done credit 20 a court occasion. and the
beauty and grace displayed would have
LStonlshed some Of our cities famed for
these for generations pact. There was
distinguished representation from New
York. Philadelphia, Baltimore, Richmond.
Atlanta. Augusta, Savannah. Macon. Nor
folk. Lyuchburc, Danvillo, stanton, New
Orleans. Louisville, st. Louis, Cincinnati.
and san Francisco.
GAY cnAPrRoSs.
The young giils. modestly and simply
st;ircd rs became their positions as ohapc-
rons, took their places against the wall
snd there learned lesson Of patient en-
durancc such as their long-suhering cha
perons have learned many times before.
They were careful 10 see that their youth
ful charges were guilty Of no indiscre-
tons-nO sitting IN dark corners. no loud
or careless manner and mot being mo-
nop1lzed.' lancers and quadrilles were
danced 10y those Of medium pretensions TO
gayeiy and waltzes and poikas by the
Cddy young matrons with great zest and
spirit. The Young chapcrOns criticised
mcrcilessly. and parsphrssing the golden
rule. did unto others as they knew
Others had done unto them without any
Quaius o: conscience. Refreshments were
SERVED at II. and long before the time the
young people had infringed upon the
rights OF their elders as they usually do,
and were dancing with great enjoyment.
The hoOr-managers deserve great credit
for the excellent management OF the ball.
They were Messrs Scott Darlington. 10.
lane Stern. Thomas Paine, Stiltson
Hutchins, Edward Hanewinckel, and Mr.
Msrrigo.
The Treadmill" was led by Miss Mary
Lee with Colonel William Preston john
stDn.
Miss Mildred Lee. 10 the regret of her
many friends. was not well enough TO be
present
THE COSTUMES.
There was such number of beautiful
women and handsome and distinguished
men NJ NOult tt almost lNIipS-lDic 10 ilbI-
ton all There were costumes from all
the most distinguished modistes IN the
world. and there were jewels enough ID
dazzle the eyes and give great pleasure to
the loOkers-on.
Among those in costume were Mrs.
Thomas s. ROsser hcliOtrope and lilac,
point lace and diamonds.
Mrs James b. Pace gray faille, Duchesse
lace diamonds.
Mrs. 4. II. Drewry with Captain Charles
NJ. Blackf0rd: gray faille, trimmed with
pink and steel, diamond ornaments.
Mrs. Warren Elliott with Mr.. Elliott;
black MORE. with white trimmings, dia-
monds.
Mrs. r. +. Whitlock with Mr.. Meade
Haskins: colonial costume OF pink-and-
white brocade over pink petticoat covered
Mrs. c. T.. WORKMAN with Mr.. Clarence
Knowles sea-fOam green silk, with SILVER
and-white brOcade.
Mrs. Il. :. Kicks with Mr.. w. A. Stuart
ruby velvet with lace petticoGt, diamonds,
Mrs. W {. Dickon with Mr.. w. Stlltson
Hutchins; pink tulle over SILK, diamonds.
Mrs. Clarence Knowles with Mr.. Roger
A. Pryor; white brocade with old rose vel
vet finish and p0iIie d,ichcsse lace, diamonds.
Mrs. T.. l.. Ford with MIR. Philip Ford
black thread-lace over satin, point lace,
and diamonds.
Mrs. Thomas III. Carter with Colonel
Thomas II. Carter: black silk, point lace.
Mrs. J. Y WatmOugh with Mr.. wat
mough; black net embroidered IN silver,
trimmed with pink and black plumes.
Mr.. W. 4. Stuart with General Idcks;
black brocade, point lace, and DIAMONDS.
Mrs. X. Ross Perry with Mr.. Ross Perry,
Jr. black silk en train, white roses.
Mrs. rs. y Stokes with Mr.. ". A. Stuart;
Nile green faiile, Duchesse lace.
Mrs. Frank Adams with Mr.. T.. Cobb
jackson: crimson brOcade. diamonds.
Mrs. G. h. Willard with DR.. Currier;
Worth gown OF amber satin, front OF hand
embroidery Of three shades Of amber
pearls. diamonds.
Mrs. M. Is. Harrison with Sgnor Que
tada: pink brOcaded silk with gray os-
trlch tips.
Mrs. George Harrison with Mr.. Robert
Crawford, black lace over silk, pearl orna-
Mrs. Aubin Boulwnre with Mr.. George
Lee; imported costume Of black and
white faillc finished IN Ducbesse lace, dIa-
monds.
Ms. O. D. Langhome. white-and-gold
brocajed satin, pearl ornaments,
Alrs. Dr. j. J. Lawrence with Mr.. Law
Tenco: Bussian-blue iaille, point lace, and
diamonds.
MIR. W. d. Grant with Mr.. McA. b.
Marsh; black crepe Decline and dia-
moude.
Mrs. J.. ". Marsh with Mr.. Samuel Nj.
Hall. black fallle.
Madame Won Ashfeldt; black-thread lace
over satin, sapphire and diamonds.
Mrs. Wilkins Brucewlth MI. Bruce; black
lace. diamonds.
Mrs. Gerard Stuyvosant with Mr.. Stuy-
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