The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-01
THE ATMOSpHDRES EFFECT.
II Does Not Dampen the Ardof Of Our
Spirits at Tho Springs.
BLUE RIDGE SPRINGS PASTIMES.
Bowling -stercopticon Observation-Disclosures.
Mr.. Nash Kccitcs-Prize Ten-Pin Party
Vino supper-Domino Bali-Arrivals.

Blue RIDGE SPRINGS. Va. Aug. '31.-lSpe-
cial. IT does seem very wise dispensation
| of Providence that the dampness of the at
mosphere does not dampen the ardor Of our
spirits or depress our mental calibre to such
an extent that we are only bright when the
sun is bright, and only happy when all nature
wears n smiling aspect. FOR if this were tho
case what would have become of us during
the past two weeks. when sunshiny. pleasant
days were rather the exception than the rule?
Every cloud hes silver lining. and tho clouds
that have sent their gloomy. lower
ing influence out of doors have been tho
means OF bringing us all together in closer
contact indoors. and have given Us that
brightness and pleasure which have been
otherwise denied This week has been an
especially gay one. for some pleasure has been
on the programme every day. Bowling In the
mornings has been favorite pastime. for the
weather has been Just cool enough for such
violent exercise. and several very DICE. largo
bowling parties have been given in the last
few days.
Wednesday night our host gave very en-
lOyable stereopticon entertainment 20 his
guests. IL embraced several interesting PIC
lures Of places OF local interest also OF or ups
which had been photographed here some time
excellent as everything Of that artist is a
master piece Of itself and par excellence,
That exquisite poem. The Curfew Shall
Not Ring Tonight" was beautifully illusra-
ted. and during the shifting Of the illustra-
ti0ns the poem was rected by Miss Lizzie
Johnson OF Georgia. As an elOcutlonist she IS
an artist OF considerable power. and herrecita-
tiOns are pleasure t. all
cLERGYMAs's RECITATION.
Rev. Preston Nash. of Richmond. also re-
cited The Wreck of the Hesperus" IN that
sweet and pathetic voice which gave realism
TO that heart-rendng scene-the final decent
OF tho vessel into the angry sea.
Friday morning a prize ten pin party was
given by Miss Anne y. Armistead. of Rich
mond Va. Thirty young people bowled for
the prizes. which consisted OK a box of lluy-
ler's candy, both for Tie best lady and best
gentleman bowler in tho party. The ladies'
prize was won by Miss Mary Alfriend. and
Mr. George Cabell won the gentenan's prize.
After the bowling some delicious fruit was
served by Miss krmistead 20 the bowlers. and
a pleasant hour or two was spent IN this way
The same day Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin II. Sub
lett. Of st. Louis, gave very swell cham
payne luncheon III honor Of Misses Louise
Shepard. Wortley Embrey. Lucy Stone. Liz
zie Johnson and Anne Armistead The punch
bowl was presided over by these young girls.
who added attraction to the scene 10y their
bright young faces and fresh airy minds. and
the sun-a stranger -sbone III upon q table
and room beautifully decorated by fair wo-
men. flowers. ferns and all that was palatabe
in the way Of wines. ices. fruits. cakes, etc,
and with a charming host and hostess 10 add
still more 10 the pleasures of each guest. The
white cake and the = black cake" were
manipulated with wonderful ease and grace
by Mr. George Moss of Norfolk. and Mr..
Dick Darlington. of Lynchburg who dis
tinguished themselves by being masters of
the occasion. The luncheon was one of the
most recherche entertainments of the season
and was beautifully served. Mr. and Mrs.
Sublett are charming people, ard any enter
tainment which IS given by them is graced
by that ease which bespeaks the highest Gull
ture and refinement.
WINE SUPPER.
Friday night, Mr.. George F. Moss, Of
Norfolk, gave another very elegant wine sup
per in honor of Misses Mary Alfriend. Lucy
for sixteen; with Mrs. Edwin Sublett and Mrs
I. l.. Aliriend for chaperons: The tables
were beautifully decorated with cut flowers
and the glitter OF glass. the sparkle of cham
pagno, claret. etc. the exquisite odor of the
flowers and the soft lights which lent charm
in their very softness. made a lovely scene.
The menu consisted Of choice wines. soft
shell crabs, spots, broiled chicken on toast.
Miss Addie Mayer. of New York. is here.
aad she is young lady of an unusual power
Of attraction, and with n mind rendered bril-
liant by culture. she is the centre Of circle of
friends.
Friday night tbore was a domino ball got
ten up By the ladies of the hotel Sixty
dominos we're on the floor, and il was one of
the most enjoyable events OF the season.
Roanoke and Lynchburg were well repre-
sented, and among the dancers were Misses |!
Afriend. Saunders, Thompson. Andrews. |
Armistead. Hood Mayer Shepard |
Johnson. Dunn. Grevely. Stone. Arnold |
Elliotte Berry Blair and Holt, hessrs Moss. |
Simmons. Gillespie Tennant. |
Jansill GOODWIN Nelson. Crelle. Coffin. |
Cabell Shepard. Cushman, Flournoy Car |
dozO. Thompson. Caldwell. Andrews. Noen. |
Goodwin. Alfriend. Hume and Taylor.
On Saturday morning there will be hand |
some progressive euchre party given oy the |
guests of the hotel. The prizes are known TO |
be elegant. and after the euchre Miss Anne
Armistead has invited quite number Of her
friends to fruit feast on Bridge Cottage
gallery.
ARRIVALS.
A d. Schofeid and wife, Macon. Ga: Mrs.
+. X. Eggleston, Atlanta. ga. William ID. |
smith Petersburg James A. Loudon. Mem
phis. Tenn. Captain K. b. Norman aud K.
b. Moormnn, Jr.. Roanoke Va. Mrs. J. A.
Clarke, nurse and baby, Virginia; J. c. Rob
nsOn. Petersburg. Va: Percy Clarke, of the
Washington Post: John b. Primer. Suffolk.
Va: Charles Baskerville, Columbus. Miss:
i. j. HAYNES, Richmond Va; W. T. Tiller,
Norfolk Va