The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-09-29

nutshell-and the constant demand
made upon them in the whirl of society.
each ono can find rest and pleasure
which is purer and moro beneficial than
that which the crowded city affords.
AS October approaches we now turn
our faces homcward and the season"
may about said to be over, although
there arc enough Of us still left to make
the time pass pleasantly. We have
made our farcwells to tho people and
the place. and now can only look to the
time when we shall meet again at dear
Old Blue Ridge and live over again the
happy summer of 81; and in bidding
farewell 10 our kind host and hostess
we tender to them our wishes that for
many years TO come they will grace
Blue Ridge with thai same genial
courtesy and kind hospitality which
for many wears past has given SO much
pleasure to the many hundreds who
have been guests Of this place.
On Monday night VIC had one Of the
most successful and enjoyable donkey
parties" of the season, as both old and
young participated in it and nearly one
hundred people were present. The ball
room on this occasion presented very
festive aspect, and the prizes for the
party were unusually handsome.
The ladies' first prize was won by
Mrs. Lou Cardoza, of Richmond, which
was very pretty jewel case; tho sec
ond prize was hand-painted piece of
bric-a brac, won by Mrs. ]. G. Cooper,
of Jacksonville, Fla, and tho ladies'
third prize was a prettily mounted
hairpin holder, won by Miss Leila Gray,
of Richmond. The first, second and
third gentlemcn's prizes were won
respectively by Messrs. Lafferty, Cas-
sell and Womblc, and consisted of two
painted book marker. The BOBBY prize
was awarded to little Miss Meyers, of
Louisiana.
On Tuesday night there was very
pleasant german" danced here and
beautifully led by Mr.. Lewis Cardoza,
of Richmond 1t was doubly enjoyed
as being the last one of tho season.
Among the dancers were: Miss Mamie
Saunders, in white chiffon and silk,
with Mr.. Alfricnd; Miss Sallic Alfriend,
white French organdia, with Mr.. Lac
ellie, of Roanoie Miss Fanny Spiccr
pind chiffon and silk, with MIR. Cush-
man: Miss Bessie Wood, white silk,
with Mr.. Tansill; Miss Ammo d. Armi-
stead. red chiffon and silk, with Mr.
Collin: Miss Annie Robinson, black
tullc. with Mr.. Flournoy: Miss Helen
Wood white crepe dc chine, with Mr.
Wilson's Miss Mary Alfricnd, yellow
silk, with Mr.. Gasquet; Miss Evelyn
Gasqnct, pink silk ana natural flowers
with Mr.. Cardoza, and Miss Brownie
Petit. white organdic, with Mr.. Otis
Alfricnd.
Ameng the dancing stays were Mcssrs
Bailey Saunders, John Bird, Morgan
and Wexford. At l. o'clock our kind
host served refreshments and the on
tcrtainment passed of very pleasantly;it
was chaperoncd by mesdames CORDOBA,
Alfricnd and Spicer, and
was gotten up as n compliment to sew
erAl Of the young ladies who were to
leave Blue Ridge the day afterwards.
On Wednesday evening at o'clock
there was Il clay pigeon shooting match
among the gentlemen upon "Observa-
tory HILL" at which most of the guests
were present. 1t was the blue Ridge"
team against Mississippi" three on
each side, the score was close, but re-
suited in favor of Blue Ridge. Out Of
twenty shots Mr.. j. M. Morgan, of Miss,
made a score of eighteen, and Mr..
Walter Mitchell, score of sixteen,
which was remarkable fine marksman-
ship.