Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-16
R0CKBRIDGE ALUM.
THE 6AYETIEs GOING ON At THE
HeALTH.FOuNTAlN.
Charming Progrcssive-Euchre and Bowl
Ing .Parties-Briliiant Germans
and Other Entertainments.
Correspondence Of tho Richmond DIspa,ch.l

Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatch.l
RocKDWIDGE ALUM SPRINGS, Va. August
15.-During this season the crowd has
been made M in great measure of promi-
nent people from nearly every State in the
Union. and VirgInia's eldest daughter,
Kentucky, has contributed in large de.
gree Of both quantity and quality. yet 10
her younger little sister, West Virginia,
are We indebted for many OF our most de-
| lightful guests. and our own Old Vrqbng
u never lacking in hs. quota of what con-
stltutes charming society.
Every day here brings with 10 new di-
vers.ons-either bowling parties. fruits on
the lawn. coaching parties, hay-rides, ger
mans. and last though not least, progress
sive euchre
On Thursday morning of last week Mrs.
Seal, OF Charleston. W. Va. gave n most
enjoyable melon party. Among the guests
were Mrs. Governor Wilson, of West Viz
ginia: Mrs. W. W. Bruce. Of Lexington,
Ky; Mrs. White, OF Bela!r, Md. Mrs.
A. JUdsOn Watkins and Mrs. IRWIN Wat
kins, Of Richmond; Mr. and Mrs. Tun-
stall, OF WASHINGTON; Mrs. Helm. of Gov
nItOn. ky. Mr.. and Mrs. WOodley (who,
by the way are two Of the most charming
people AZ the Springs. and many others.
The evening OF the same day twenty-five
couples glided gracefully through the
maz.s OF the german TO the music of a
very fine band. and so many beautiful
girls are rarely seen on floor at the same
time - we see here.
On saturday evening the gentlemen gave
very large progressive euchre party un-
| der the management Of Mr.. Irwin Watkins,
of Richmond. There were twenty tables.
and seldom is so large party such per-
feet success. The first lady's prize-a
handsome viniagrette. sllver-mounted-
was won by Miss Bette Clarke. of frede-
ricksburg. The second-a beautiful sou
renr .poon-was won by Mrs. Carson, OF
Lexington, Ky. The third-a very fine
TORTOISE ornament for the hair-was won
by Miss Libbie Freeman, of Springfield,
The gsntleman's prize, a box of fine
Havana cigars. was won by Mr.. Hill. OF
Atlanta. Ga.
Mrs Pace, Of Raleigh, n. c., gave a
bowling party on Monday OF this week in
which about twenty young ladies and gen.
tlemen participated. refreshments being
served abundantly.
Again. on Wednesday evening. another
large german, led by Dir. Nixon, of Angus
to, Ga. with Miss Helm. of COvington
ky., and chaperoned by Mrs. seal, oi
Charleston: Mrs. Abrams. of Florida; Mrs
Irwin Watkins, of Richmond, and Mrs.
Donaldson. of st. Louis.
The array Of beautiful girls and exqul-
| site toilets was dazzling TO behold.
Thursday evening progressIye-euchrt
party was given by Mrs. joan /. McChes-
nev. OF Chattanooga, IN honor OF Mrs. A.
| Jud,on Watkins and Miss Bette Clarke.
The large rcceptlOn-roOm was decorated
| profusely and tastefully with ferns anC
| bright flowers, and ell the arrangement;
| were perfect.
Forty guests in iull-dress evening toilets
many OF them pretty girls and handsome
| beauX made pretty picture, though 10y
no means throwing i'll the shade the staiC
and elegant matrons.
The LADIES' first prize lovely opal ring
was won hy Mrs. 4. Judson Watkins.
Second prize, an exquisite s0urculr spoon
was won bv Miss Estelle Courtney.
The gentleman's final prize was won by
| CaoiainJ, In i. Ludlow Of Norfolk. Va
e.srlu g-'Iver ma CHI case.
be second pnZe,a nussian-leather card
case. was won by Mr. Parrish, OF Ports
| mouth. Va.
Mrs. McChesney, the hostess, received
her guests most cordially and looked yer,
| lovely IN q gown OF nlouSeiine ne Sole. req
lace, jeweled trimmings. and diamond
nee <lace.
After the collation.. which was serve,
in courses. the guests repaired 10 the par
| Tor, when being tempted by a Strauss
waltz they rounded up the entertainment
which was by far the handsomest OF tn
| season.
There was another handsome german
last night.