The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-08-31

4. Donny little laasie as PERSIAN Princess.
In diaphab0us folds Of white and silver
With silver cap and real lace; Helen Mac
farlane. OF Louisville, Ky, was Lowell.
big animate 'sDaisy," IN white, fairly COY
cred with tie vines and blossoms OF tina
sweet woodland flower; Alice Macfarlan'
was dazzling "Indian Princess" Mis-
surpell was pretty as "A "Gypsy Queen;'
little Madeline Barnett, Of Florida, was {
perfect representation Of a "sunflower," II
gold and green.
Among the gallant little beaux were
Masters Willie Jpshur, Of Richmond, fan
tastic and picturesque as "Beau Drummer
i'm black velvet, Roman sash, rich lace, and
a iaunty cap on his pretty head; Bradford
RoulstOne. Of Coyington, KY, and John
Caperton, Of Sweet Springs, W. Va, were
| two Of the most attractive and unique
| characters present, as "The Two DromiOs.
acting out their parts 20 perfection, amid
the amusement Of the large crowd OF spec
| tatOrs, aud presenting the most striking
contrast in appearance, one being pro-
nounced brunette, with sparkling brown
! eyes; the other lovely blonde with eyes OF
| blue, and sunny curls, and very fair. Cliff
| ford Caperton, rs typical "Virginia Culled
| Gemmen," was inimitably funny, with his
lady love on his arm, in the person Of John
Healy, of Cincinnati, o., and whose make
| up was as ludicrous as perfect; Master
| David Gregg Mcintosh (whOse mother was
| a Richmond lady as beautiful as cultured)
was as handsome a turkish Iouaye' as
one would ask 10 see. I'm scarlet trousers and
zouavc trimmed in gold, white silk blouse,
belt swords, &C, and scarlet cap. Master
ROdman Grubbs, Of Louisville, n.y., was a
worthy and excellent impersonation Of Ma
pOleon B0naparte, and did the part with
credit. Little BOwdOn Brown was Just "tOO
gfffa ae e hlpkxinR
horn yocifcrOusly, while Miss Nellie Brown
was a pretty little "Shaker Lady" Percy
Brooks, of Mobile, was a sweet "IIttle Lord
FauntierOy," while Larry de POuti, of New
Orleans, was "A "Jack Tar" and Willie
Club. Of Baltimore, was a picture as
prince" i'm an elegant costume of blue
satin, lace, knee buckles, and cap with
waving plumes. Claiborne Buchanan was
the most cunning boy Blue" imaginable
his little rosy. happy face, heaming with
happiness and delight. Val Harris, of Lou
isvllo, is beautiful boy, and made as
bOnny "Ilighlander" as one could mag
inc Graham Macfarlane was also a
"lIighland Laddie," and "a Jolly good one he
made. too.
Many more attractive characters were
present, but want Of space iorbids further
mention. \ throng of beautiful women
and gallant men lent their presence to the
gay scene. Among whom were: MR.. Castor
Carpenter. handsome and stately; Mrs. Nc
lntOsb, OF Baltimore; Mrs. BUST, Mrs. Wright.
of Augusta, Ga; Mrs. Alexander ROul-
stone, Of Coyington, KY; Mrs. Pun Read,
Of Louisville. Also, Mrs. Buchanan, Mrs.
Washington, ID. c.. Mrs. Brown. Of Virgil
MIA Ga very pretty woman; Mrs. Judge
Grubbs. Of Louisville: Mrs. l,Odman. Mrs
John llealy. Of Cincinnati: Mrs. Childs, of
Pittsburg; Mrs. Barnett, Of Florida; Mrs.
Dr. Upshur, Of Richmond "a charming wO-
mani: Misses Bradford Sweitzer, Bette
and Linda and Sallie Miles, Flora Jacobs
Kate Cartwell, Mary and Helen Healy,
Miss Thaver and Ramsey. Of Charleston.
W. Va: Mrs. Belknap, Of Louisville: Mrs.
Club. Baltimore. Md; Mrs. Gen. Sweitzer.
Mrs. Beasley. Macfarlane, Mrs. Kate Egin-
ton. Miss Howard, Miss Eginton. Miss Susie
liodman Ga charming. lovely girD. Halle
ROdman. Miss Childs. Miss GARRISON. and
many others, while among the men were
Colonel Mcintosh, Mr.. BOykin Wright, Mr..
Cabell. Mr.. Castor Caperton, Major Cart |
well, Mr.. Bclknap, Judge Harris, DrW ard |
vile, mine host Cartwell, DR.. Carmichael, |
Of New York. Mr.. Duff Read. Mr.. Blu
chanan. Mr.. Harry Buist, Messrs. Alex.
and Michael AgelastO, OF Norfolk, Lieuten- !
ant Walling. L. :. n, and father, Colonel |
4hlltN. VI isDUlNldHds III. nllltl NlfSs VI q |
the Messrs. Gordon Of Savannah. !
Mr.. Clark of Pittsburg, Mr.. John Healy Of
and many others.
Rev. DIR. Forrest, Of Cincinnati, and wife |
formerly Miss Sallie Rutherford, Of Rich !
mOnd, va. to the deep regret Of many adj |
miring friends, leave for home to-day. The !
Doctor is man Of varied information, |
having travelled all over the Old World |
lie is extremely interesting in his accounts
Of his travels. His disc0urses have been |
enjoyed during his stay here. !
and his and wife's absence will be generally !
and regTetiully felt.
old Sweet Springs has been very gay this |
season. and a pronounced success in every |
particular. Tennis tournament, rifle |
garden parties, germans, card |
parties. &c. are still going on, and the |
season is extending much later than usual. |
Mrs. W ilsOn, Of your city. Is solournlng |
here, and is a great favorite, and a charm |
Ing woman. TO the regret of many friends |
Mr.. Cabell peterborough, Of Richmond, |
and bis lovely wife, left few days since, |
making quite a vacuum in the circle they |
Tiled They were among the most popular |
guests here.
Richmond is represented here, by a levy |
Of most delightful people, and generally adj
mircd. "IIECTOR."