Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-30
OLD SWEET SPRINGS.
Some of the Notable Events of tho Sea-
son There and at Neighboring Resorts.
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fcorrespondence of the Richmond Dispstch.l
OLD SWEET SPRINGS, August 20. 1890.
The short glad summer is at an end, and
the season of "good-bys" is fast APP
preaching. The surrounding hotels, which
have been crowded all summer. are giving
up their visions of youth, beauty,
and fashion. Like unto beautiful
dream" they are passing from US, ana soon
ONLY the memory of sweet and happy
past will be left to cheer US during the
dreary. fast-coming winter months. Not
for a long time has the Happy Valley"
been the scene of such gayety as has been
enjoyed for the past three months.
Not only have we been fortunate enough
TO have "large crowd" but We have been
singularly blessed by having had with
US parties of delightful and cultivated
people from all parts of the globe, and the
consequence has been an exceedingly gay
and pleasant summer. Tennis. bathing,
rides. drives, and walks have been the
order of the day, and at night we dance
until the wee sma' hours"
ABAL-PoUDRE.
One of the most brilliant affairs of the
season was a dl-pOud,'e a IN Vatican given
at the Sweet Springs hotel. Not for years
has the ballroom looked so festive" or
been filed with such galaxy ofwell-dressed.
beautiful women, among whom figured con.
spicuously the Misses Miles, daughters OF
William Porcher Miles, of South Carolina,
and granddaughter of the late Oliver
Bierne, owner ofthe Sweet Springs. Not only
wealthy and cultivated, these beautiful girls
have been blessed with sweet and gracious
manners that at once command the regard
OF their friends and acquaintance. Surely
Shelly wrote for them this lovely sugges-
ton
.sfs Of hQfha1 In
light"
OTHER ADJUSTMENTS.
A most entertaining tournament took
place at the Red Sweet Springs last week.
The riding of some of the knights was SUI
perb. Mr.. Dennis kemrey was the fortu-
nate winner of the prize, which was quite
handsome English saddle. There have
also been some delightful tull-dress ger
mans at the Red Sweet, one or two must
Gales, and a "Donny brook fair all of
which have been largely attended and
much enjoyed. "Lynnside." Mr.. Lewis's
large and handsome boarding house, has
furnished its quota of enjoyment. Many
have been the balls. theatricals, euchre
parties. &C.. that have taken place within
its hospitable walls.
THE MNUET.
A charming minuet was danced their last
IutSuhY evening ny Iut ldults VI tIo uOuSt,
among whom were: Miss Hart, of New
York: Miss Olive Cromie, Kentucky; Miss
Bailey. New York the Misses Lewis, West
Virginia; Mrs. Houston. Virginia; Mrs.
Hopkins, Florida, and Lefty Preston Floyd.
Frederick Sweet Springs.
The Lynnside Literary Society has been
much enjoyed this summer. Mrs. Lewis's
readings have been particularly admired.
She is one of the very few people who can
read aloud with rythm and beauty Tom
Pages interesting dialect stories.
LITERARY TREATS.
The literary society is much indebted
TO DIR. Waters Howe. of Orlando, Florida,
quite promising young physician, for his
entertaining lectures: also to MIR. George
S. Connell, talented young writer and
delightful recltations and readings. Dr.
Waters Howe is O nephew Of Nashville's
famous beauty, Mrs. Rebecca Manney
daughter of General George Manney,
United States Army, who 10 now Mrs. Sam.
Waters, OF Louisville, Ky. MIR. George
Connell is the only son of George w. Con-
nell, Of New York, one of the best and most
influential Roman Catholics of that city.
CHURCH FAIR.
A very successful church fair was held
on the lawn of st. Johns Catholic church
several evenings in succession last week,
and here let us mention the names of two
of Richmond's generous citizens who by
their kindness helped make the affair q
SUCCESSFUL, Mrs. Alexander Hierholzer,
of 8l2 west Grace street, and Mr.. John
Pope, of the firm OF Allen x Ginter.
Many excursions have been made to the
neighboring summer resorts and points of
interest. The Greenbrier White Sulphur
is within two hours drive of this place, and
the beautiful and romantic salt Sulphur
Springs is charming resort only twenty
miles distant.
A FINE HOST.
A party Of us spent Q few delightful days
there not long ago. Colonel Appleton, the
handsome and distinguished proprietor, is,
/ may truthfulIy add, one OF the pleasant
est and most agreeable hosts II has ever
been my fortune to meet. The Colonel's
youngest daughter. Miss Ethel, inherits
her fathers cordial and pleasant manner
and h generally considered one Of the
handsomest women in West Virginia --snd
Is truly - thing Of bsAuty and : joy Tor
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