The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-04
AT THE BLUE RIDGE SPRINGS.
The Season Likely 10 Extend Far Into
September.
AMUSEMENT STILL BEING FURNISHED.
Progressive Euchre Party-Sacred Concert
sunday-Hay Ride-Late Arrivals.
Personal.

BLUE RIDGE SPRINGS Va. Sept. 2-'Spe-
cial. After so much and such continued
rain it is with feeling of gratitude that we
see the sun shine forth once more even if it
does bring with it those dry aid excessively
hot days for which September in the South IS
noted. We have had most remarkable sum-
mer as far as warm weather Is concerned, but
now the sun seems literally to bake the
streets. and il will be unbearable in the cities
for several weeks TO come.
] This bids fair TO the continuation Of long
society season at tho springs for while some
are leaving us then places are being rapidly
| filled by others, so there IL really very little
dlmnution in the maximum number, and one
sees fresh faces around after the arrival OF
every train.
Saturday morning NJ very elegant progress
sive euchre party was given here. There
| were twelve tables and after the game was
! over and the prizes awarded 70 the uccessfui
competitors refreshments were served IN nice
style. The prizes were very handsome, all
consisting of solid silver and gold souvenirs
The ladies' first prize was won by Miss Moody,
OF Texas: il was very handsome silver and
gold DOn-bOn tray. with silver tOngs. The
ladies second prize-a beautifully engraved
oxidized silver souvenir spoon with gold bowl
was won by Mrs. Embrey. of New Orleans.
souvenir spoon, and was won by Miss Gasquet,
of New Orleans.
The gentemen's first and second prizes were
n gold scarf-pin and an oxidixed silver match
safe. and were won respectively by Mr. George
T. Moss Of Norfolk and Mr. Richard Caring
ton Of Lynchburg. This progressive euchre
party was in all respects very handsome en-
tertainment. and was enjoyed with the same
zest which all card players give TO anything
Of the kind.
sAcBKD CONCERT.
Sunday afternoon the Roanoke Machine
Works Band, consisting of twenty-elght
pieces. gave a sacred concert before and after
dinner out on the lawn. The day was perfect.
and at the first sweet strains which foated
through the air the crowd assembled on the
galleries the bridge. the lawn and in the sum-
mer houses 10 enjoy two hours OF ineXpressi-
bly, sweet music, such AS is rarely equaled IN
America. Their rendition of the Gloria
from the Twelfth Mass of Mozart. was mag
nifcent, and Mr McYeigh's cornet solo,
safe IN the Arms of Jesus" showed talent
and ability. combined with pathos and power
OF expression. This band may well be con-
sidered the best in the State and. in fact. as
some excellent judges pronounced, the best !
in good many States. and II was. indeed, a |
rare treat 20 all lovers Of music to listen 10 1t
on Sunday.
HAY RIDE.
Monday afternoon hay ride" was given |
by Messrs. George Moss and Dick Caring |
ton and IL was by far the iolest event Of the |
season. At o'clock two large four-hOrse wa
CONS were filled with hay and jingling with |
bells. and twenty young people, with
Mesdames CardOZo and Clarke, made the jolly |
party They were gone until o'clock, max
ing the ffteen-mle trip round by Fincastle
road and back through Coyners Springs.
Watermelons and apples were served at the
different stopping places and the jolly revel-
ers made the air Iesound with their cheers
and songs as they started OIL in high glee and
came back in the same spirits.
A game Of driye-whist is the next thing on
the programme, and as time moves onward
antly I'LL every moment OF 1t.
MRS. SHEPARD.
Mrs. W. b. Shepard Of North Carolina, is
with us. She is a woman of rare culture and
and with q mind as gifted as hers
she makes an ornament TO any circle. She
has travelled a great deal. and is so well versed
in art. literature and ncence that her CONVEX
satlOnal powers are unryaed.
A brilliant conversatonast is rather the
exception than the rule nowadays. and when
one has this enviable faculty il should be APP
preciated by all as something a little out of
the ordinary run of talents.
Miss Mary L. Hunt, of Richmond. is here
and she is one Of the most attractive features
at Blue Ridge Springs. United with n lovely
face and charming manners. she has the re-
finement and dignity which makes her
fascinating young girl
MIR. II. X. Cralle OF Washington, left us to-
day, much to the regret Of the many friends
he had made during his stay up here.
ARRIVALS.
Mrs. Baskerville and Mr.Charles Basker-
vile. Columbus. Miss; A. J.. Haynes Miss
Lily Robertson and Mr.. r. Carter Scott, Of
Va: d. Hartley Penn and Percy
Beasley, Petersburg. Va; O. ID. Gwarfney.
Norfolk, Va; DR.. j. b. Lenny. Z. C. Oak
ey, Roanoke. Va; Frank Andrews, of The
Tines: j. Dudley Holt. Jr. r.
Taylor Gleaves. Lynchburg. Va; j. A. Clarke.
Bedford, Va Miss Helen Sharpe, Cape May,
\. j.: J. II. ii. Fiegat and wife and Miss An
lie Beckley. Fincastle, Va. Miss Lillian Ar
mold, Roanoke Va. w. 0. Harris Louisville.
KY: Mrs G. G.. Holland. two children ard
maid, Mr.. and Mrs. w. d. Judkns, ch.d and
Iurse aud j: b. Grayely. Danville. Va;
John g. Woods and wife and Mrs. C.. n.
pasteur, New Orleans. and Burnett Clarke.
New York.