Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-09
THE WHITE vERYGAY
An ELEGANT MORNING GERMAN IN
HONOR or A BRIDE.


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Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.l
0axRxBarxn WHITE SULPHUR, August T.
The days pass merr1lx at the White and
every hour Is marked by some charming
entertainment. This il the most brilliant
season ever known. The northern element
10 unusually large and express great de-
light over this resort. Beaux, and OF the
highest order, are extremely plentiful.
That delightful organization known as the
Presidents Cottage Set" arc here in
force and add greatly TO tho pleasure OF
every one.
IN HONOR or BRIDE
Mr.. John Drake, Of Chicago, gave an
elegant german on Friday morning IN
honor of Mrs. Reid Rogers. Q bride OF
Louisville. Ky. Tho chaperons were Mrs.
Lucien Tatum, of Richmond; Mrs. Philip
Bate, Mrs. Petit. and Mrs. Harry Bishop.
of Louisville. Punch aud lemonade were
served during the breaks. The fayors were
handsome and elaborate, and Japanese
fans and lanterns. spinning wheels. amp
Miles Standish chairs. Soucenir pins were
presented. also handsome baskets. A lot
terry figure was danced, and silver prizes
were awarded. Miss Conner, of New
York, drew No. 9, the lady's prize. an e1-
quisite gold necklace with turquoise pend:
ants OF forget-me.nots, with diamond
centres.
AyUDaE's LUCK.
Judge Norton, of Alexandra, drew the
gentlcman's prize-s pair OF elegant gold
link cuf-buttons.
Mr.. Frank Ross. OF Mobile, Ala, led the
German with much ease and grace. Inc
badges were handsomely printed on green
ribbons fo- the young ladies. pink for the
beaux. and lilac for the chaperons.
PLEASANT TEA.
One OF the very pleasantest teas OF the
season was gwen by Mrs. Wyndham Mere
dith, Mrs. Frank Christian, and Miss
Juliette Carter on Tuesday evening on the
lawn of their cottage.on Virginia Row. Inc
porches were most tastefully decorated
with plaques, fans. and soft hanging
drsperies, and all around stood tables for
6-o'clock tea. Fruit, punch, and other re-
freshments were served on the lawn from
picturesque tent and tables. Mrs. rage
recited charmingly and added greatly TO
the pleasure of the occasion.
MIR. A, j. Cassatt, of Philadelphia. ex-
president Of the Pennsylvania railroad, Is
here with his charming family for the sea-
son. He brings six fine saddle-horses.
PROGRESSIVE KuCHRE.
On Thursday evening Mrs. James Y.
Leigh. of Norfolk, gave a handsome pro-
Rressive-euchre party. The prizes were
very elegant. Mrs. Pettitt, of Louisville,
won the first lady's prize, q complete set
in Sevres china tor the dressing table !;
Mrs. FELTON, won the lady's BOBBY prize.
handsome silver slipper filed with candy
Mr.. Wyndham Meredith won the gentle
mans BOBBY prize, handsome sofa-cush-
ion; Mr.. James Allison won the first gen.
tleman's prize, handsome silver mirror.
Mrs. Wadley, of Bollingsbrook, Ga. gives
q handsome progressive-euchre party to-
day.
HANDSOME SUPPER.
Mr.. Edward Cassatt, of Philadelphia,
gave q handsome supper on Thursday eve-
ming in honor of Miss Ellen Lee, who is q
great fav0rite at the White. The guests
we're Mrs. Ex-Governor Lee, Mrs. Hutchin::
son, Miss Hutchinson. Miss Cassatt. Of
Philadelphia; Mrs. Camm, Misses Camm.
Miss Irene aSnsh 81 S.t Mss Bas S
3. d. Christian, j.. Of Richmond
Mr.. Thomas ]. Semmes, Jr., of New
Orleans; Mr.. Wright, Mr.. Nicely. MIR.
Clark. OF Tennessee; Mr.. Lee Richardson,
Mr.. Cope, Mr.. Cochrane, of Philadelphia;
Mr.. Speir, of New York; Mr.. Caperton, of
Louisville: Mr.. Richard Cassatt, of Phila-
delphia.
The menu was elaborate. The floral de-
corations were plaques of American Beau
ties and sweet peas.
THE BALL A FINANCIAL SUCCESS.
The Mary Washington ball besides, being
q brilliant social success, was also success
from financial point OF view, the sum re-
allied being $s49.50. One hundred and
twenty-five dollars were received for life
memberships to the Mary Washington Me-
Mrs. Florence Wells, of Cincinnati, gave
q very delightful supper party after the
ball.
Miss Gildersleeve, of Baltimore, is ex-
tremeiy piquant and attractive, and re-
ceives large amount of attention.
Mrs. X. s. Bosher gave o very pleasant
bowling party on Thursday morning.
Mrs. George Bloomer, of Washington,
entertained a party at lunch at her cottage
after Mr.. brakes german on Friday morn
ing.
DELIGHTFUL BREAKFAST.
Mr.. Watkins, Of New York, gave a very
delightful breakfast, party on Thursday
The guests we're: Miss Gaines, of Texas;
Miss Irene Langhorne. Mr.. Stern, Mr..
Archie Patterson, MIR. Beverley Munford,
Miss JAMIE Smith. Miss Matte Clark, of
Danville; Miss Dupont, Of Wilmington,
Del; Miss Woodbridge, of South Caro-
lima; Miss Jennie 1nman, Mr. Legender. of
New York; Miss Sadie Tucker, Miss Lilly
Morehead, Mr.. Spencer. of North Caro-
lima; Miss Nicely, of Tennessee; Miss Car
ter. Of Virgins; MIR. Reed, Of Tennessee;
West Virginia; Mr.. Williamson, Of Sa-
vsnnah; Mr.. Paine, Of Atlanta.
ANOTHER xucHRB PARTY.
Mrs. Philip Bate gave a handsome pro-
gressive-euchre party on Wednesday morn
ing. Mrs. Reid Rogers, Of Louisville. won
the first prize, an elegant plaque ct Dres-
den china, style Louis Philippe. Mrs.
Wyndham Meredith won the second prize,
q handsome silver spoon. Mrs. George
Macintosh won the BOBBY prize, an elegant
sofa cushion.
Colonel H. Kyd Douglass. of Hagers-
town, Nd, Is . guest of prominence.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Barton. Miss Bar
ton, and T. A. Lamb and wife. of Rich.
mond. recently arrived.
VOCAL MUSIC.
Mrs. james Allison and Mrs. James D.
Patton gave another delightful afternoon
tea this week. which was largely attended.
Mrs. Allison's delightful singing adding
greatly to the pleasure OF the occasion.
Mrs. w. H. Felton,eof Macon, Ga, gives
Q handsome progressive-euchre party on
Tuesday evening next.
MIR. and Mrs. E. s. Lattlmer,. of Whining
ton, who are popular habitues. have arrived
to spend the season.
Miss Ilah Dunlop. of Macon, Ga. who is
O great favorite, has arrived.
Senator John N. Camden, of West vir-
ginia. and John X. COwen, counsel for the
roughing trip Of two weeks through West
Virginia.
G. X. Lord. vice-president of the Balti-
more and Ohio railroad, Is registered.
DR.. Brock and Miss Virgie Brock have
arrived for the season.
xsrICIALLY POPULAR.
Mrs. Frank Christian IL always most
tastefully gowncd, and 10 extremely popu-
lar. The company steadily gains in beauty
and brilliancy. but II goes without saying
that the bellies and beaux Of Richmond are
holding their own with great success.