The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-30
REMARKABLY DISTINGUISHED.
ChIoes Comment on The Personnel Of
Guests al tho White.
qHU SUMNER SEASON SOON TO CLOSE.
letters From other Virginia Resorts-kock-
bridge Alum. Bedford Alum and
Healing Springs.

White Sulphur. An impartial looker-on
would have been impressed by several things
which cannot have escaped even the most
,yi.ical observer. Tho personnel OF the COM
pany has been remarkably distinguished A
correspondents difficulties in mentioning es-
neeiallv all who creditably represented their
state or section. city or town. has been from
the beginning unremtting. The results ac-
cr,ine from this are easy TO imagine. Acour.
tesv frem one 20 another a pleasant YET
diCni6ed cordiality, congeniality OF tastes
and unanimity of sentiment rarely 10
be found at public resort. Iheie
were sovcnty-hve young iadies mere III
the height Of tho season ana more
fhan one hundred young men. and the con,
duct of the Young people. their dignihed ana
refined bearing. was the subject OF universal
recommendation There never could nave
been such q number of young people TO-
s,,etber vino were guilty Of SO few indIscre-
tions and were so well poised. Inc beauty
and freshness of the girls ana Their simple
and tasteful dressing struck the haDitues y.
the fashionable resorts north OF US WIN
anazamont and delight At germans. whefe
eeyenty-fye couples danced, the PLAIN lace
and the elaborate gown WAS the exception.
There was no reignng belle and beauty, no
ono girl 70 bear of all the hOnors from the
Others. II should be asked the question,
who was the belle OF this season? / should
answer that there we're more than dozen.
AL the girls had pleasant time, III were
fresh and attractive, and received fuD share
OF attention. and more than round dozen,
II admiration could be measured or counted.
would come out even.
A young man who took pride in the beauty
of this seasons girls determined 70 have q
picture taken which would include oil who
l.. Ill Ia oil
lawn. around the corridors and through the
parlors and even sent notes to some at their
rooms 70 gather into group those so distln-
puished. We. when the picture was distributed
the question was asked by many, Where IL
SO and so: calling attention 10 the omission
of at least half dozen or more who were en-
titled to places in It.
There has been less excess in all dissipation
than can be remembered during any previous
season There has been none of the class
STYLED married bellies" 10 set an unadmirabie
example TO the unmarried there has been
conspicuous absence of fast men. The enter
tainments have leen without exception OF
dignifed and delightful character, the church
services have been fully attended and the
Sunday evenings in the parlor spent IN listen
ing TO delightful music or improving recita-
tons.
Of course some people have talked, because
some come always for chat purpose. but q
structure viii soon fall which has no founda-
ton: SO will the story that has its origin IN
mere hearsay or Imagination soon die Tor
want of people to believe it.
With September will cease the gayeties and
ANEW order of things take their place. Rest,
walks. drives reading. writing and all things
rational will be resumed. Those who can
spend the delicious weeks OF the autumn
here arc indeed 70 be enyied
The past week has been filled by entertain
snonfn that bova caAnQd hest nprhana he
cause the last. At all events they have been
entered into with zest and enthusiasm and
have given great pleasure.
soIREE MUSICALE.
Wednesday evening Mrs. Warren G.. Eli
cts cottage II. Baltimore" was beautifully
adorned with blooming plants and flowers.
evergreens and roses. the occasion being a
nu5icals entertainment for about forty
guests. Each person was presented with
souvenir badge of ribbon. all colors being
used. upon which was printed the name of
the hostess and below the names Of the solo
lists for the evening, Mrs. Leigh, Miss Wells,
Miss Quarter, Mrs. Quarter Mrs. Allison.
kirs. Elliott Mr. Elliott, and 10 d Co. Miss
Wells recited Longfellow's Legend OF st.
Dolphin" in most refined and attractive
etvl0 with no effort at elOcutlOn. yet IN
manner which showed culture in literature.
"Jo. & Co." proved to be Messrs. George Eli
oft James Rutherford and Warren Elliott.
Jr. who gave delightful duets upon two banjos
and whistling with banjo Accomplishments.
The musical performances were of high or
der and evinced good taste as well as talent.
The supper was much enjoyed and the
second Of Mrs. Elliotts concerts pronounced
q great success.
MORNING GERMAN.
The last morning german Of the season was
given on Wednesday morning by Mr. and
airs. Dunlevy and Mr.. Colin G. II. Fyfe, of
Chicago. Ill.
Thore were thirty-four couples dancing, and
champagne was served in the breaks.
The chaperons were Mrs. Colonel Crocker.
Mrs. Wells, Mrs. w. II. Stuart, Mrs. Quarter
and Mrs Camm
The dancers: Misses Davidge. Young, Gil
dersleeve. Lee, Camm, Cullen. Carlisle, Trip
lett. Wexford. Leigh. Robertson Smith,
Hume, Wells, Brown, Coggill. Sherwood,
Cox. Jackson, Williams, Jones, Quarter,
Bagby Taylor. Pryor, Chamberlain. White
head. Mrs FELTON,, Dickson, Allison. Myles
Archer. Ice, Williams, Cope, Mcclure, Wi
lev, Russell, King, Brown, Stern, Meredith,
Chamberlain, Thompson, Siade, Caben,
Myles, Skinker, Grice and Fry
The german was beautifully led by Mr..
Rutherford and Miss Fannie Leigh OF Nor
folk, Va.
BEAUTIFUL CONCERT.
Under the direction OF Mrs. James Y. Leigh,
president Of the ladies memorial branch
OF the Pickett-Buchanan Camp of Nor
folk, Va, very brilliant and successful
concert was given Thursday morning. The
music was unusually fine. Miss Sherwood,
New York. gave very artistic piano solo:
Miss Hume, Portsmouth. sang with great
expression, Dawn" Mrs Quarter. Louis
vile. KY. sang Angels Serenaden with vio-
lin obligato by Miss Douglas Quarter; Mrs.
Sneider piano solo; Miss Quarter. violin solos
Mrs. Axtell sang a solo which was received
with enthusiastic applause.
Tbs proceeds of the performance. $72. so,
will DO devoted 10 the relief of the widows of
some Of the veterans of Pickett Buchanan
Camp
PERSONAL.
Hon. John S. Barbour. Washington, and
Eiiss Daingerfeld are here.
Governor Robert +. Pattison. of pennsyl-
vania, is still here and is youthful looking
man TO occupy so high position.
Hon. John w. Gambler who for several
terms has represented Boston in Congress- is
here, and his daughter, Miss Gambler. aud her
friend. Miss Ames. The latter is a daughter
OF Governor Oliver Ames. of Massachusetts,
and IS an accomplished musician.
Mr. Gordon McCabe sailed on the 29th
from Liverpool by the Cunard line steamer
Aurania for New York. He has had a very
deiie httul visit TO the continent of Europe
and to England and has been the recipient of
much Kindness and attention. Mr.. McCabe
Will probably visit the White Sulphur on his
arrival
, General and Mrs. Roger A. Pryor and Miss