The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-20
IN THE VIRGINIA MOUNTAINS.
The Season at The White Sulphur still In
Its Zenith.
GERMANS, SUPPERS, CARDS AID BEAUTY.
Mr.. Ross' Entertainment - Mrs. Wares
BreaIfast-Mrs. Crockers Progressive
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cinnati, read the service. and Rev. }. Ii.
Thomas. Martnsburg ". Va, preached an
interesting and instructive sermon. The
music was rendered in excellent style by Miss
Griswold. assisted by Mrs. James 7. Leigh OF
Norfolk, Mrs. Warren G.. Elliott. Whining
ton, N. c.. and Misses Hanewinckel and
Fletcher. Mr. Edward HanewInckeIs hne
baritone voice was especially admired IN the
oncrtory piece. Sunday IS very pleasant
dav az the White IL is lelsurely AMI quiet
compared with the busy rush of the week
DAYS. Church services are very fully attended,
and people group themselves upon the lawn
and rest while discussing the events OF the
preceding days.
Mrs Haxall's reception on Saturday even
ing in honor of the six young ladies preyl-
Ously mentioned, was one of the most bril-
liant events Of the season. There wire waltzes
and polkas fruits icesand champagne for the
pleasure of the guests, who numbered about
two hundred. The ballroom and dining
room were thrown open, and the lovely demi-
toilettes exceedingly striking. The hostess
was assisted in receiving by Misses Triplett.
Wexford, Gildersleeve, Lee and Camm and
Mss Martha Bsgby and among the married
ladies receiving were Mrs John d. VIM,
Mrs. t. /. Lewis, Mrs b. II. Nash. Mrs. Hall,
Mrs. Charles NJ Blackford, Mrs. Welles. Mrs.
II. s. Bosher. Mrs Il. n. Boykin, Mrs. James
c. Neeey Mrs w. II. FELTON,, Mrs. George
dc Benville Klein and Mrs. A. b. Camm.
COUNTRY SUPPER.
Sunday evening party went 10 Dry Creek
in omnibuses to eat q country supper. The
invitations were extended 10y Mir. Frank Ross,
of Mobile, TO some of his friends and in honor
of his niece, Miss Triplett.
A merry party returned at 10 o'clock with
bouquets and daisy chains, announcing that
they had enjoyed a royal supper and had a
delightful time.
PROGRESSIVE EUcHRE.
Mrs. Datimer gave very handsome card
party Monday morning. The first prize.
handsome gold comb. was taken by Mrs;
Churchill. of Louisville: second. beautiful
Dresden vase, by Mrs. W. n. FELTON,; third.
by Mrs. Morehesd, royal Worcester vase;
BOBBY. by Mrs. S. ID. Pinson, gold key ring;
gentleman's prize. handsome scarf pin. by
Mr.. l.. h. Tatum. The two young girls who
marked, Misses Castleman and Hickman
Louisville. had handsome boxes Of bon bons:
Champagne punch and waters were served
after the game.
german was given by the young men on
Monday evening III which about sixty
couples were led by Mr.. Q. Wiley. 1t seemed
to be as much enjoyed as the first one of the
season. A supper was given after the ger
man by Mr.. Cope, Of Philadelphia, In honor
Miss Birdie Brown, of Tennessee.
COTTAGE CARD PARTY.
Mrs. Clarence Knowles gave card party at
her cottage on Wednesday morning. at which
thirty-six ladies played. The prizes were very
handsome-the first. gold ticur-de-lis hair
pin the second, beautiful Suede purse with
silver mountings. Refreshments were served
and Mrs knowles was assisted by Mrs. Rein
hart and Mrs. Camm.
Mrs James A. Ware. Of New Orleans, gave
a handsome breakfast on Saturday morning
in honor of Miss Lena Jackson. of Now Or
leans The floral decorations were very hand
some and the menu one of the handsomest
served this season. The guests were: Mrs.
Ware, Miss Jackson, Mrs. Bradford, New Or
leans: Miss Mehle New Orleans; Miss Neeley.
Memphis: Mrs. II. W. Fuller and Miss Nellie
Fuller; Messrs. Thomas Semmes, New Or
leans II. c. Chamblin, Henry Stuart. William
Williamson, 10 Lane Stern William Allison.
j. Scott Darlington and II. Bohlen, Philadel-
phia Clarence Moore, West Virginia, and
Dir. Sloo New Orleans.
CATDs IN THE EVENING.
Mrs. Colonel Croker entertained her lady
friends at progressive euchre on Tuesday
evening. The prizes were very handsome,
and the collation. after much enjoyed. Mrs.
Croker entertained most graclously and her
party WAS most agreeable.
Mrs. Dr. Petrie, Of New Jersey.is one of the
most interesting guests of the White. She IS
n woman of brilliant mind and winning man
ners. She IL gifted and educated student
of palmistry and is much sought by the COM
pany for her conversational powers as well as
tor her wonderful talent for reading the lines
of the hand. She has given some startling
evidences of her ability TO read the past his
tory Of some who have applied TO her. and of
her forecastlng of the futurs, who can tell!
SPECULATION PARTY.
Mr.. and Mrs Andrew Symonds of Charleston.
S. c., who are among the most popular young
married couples here gave very unlqne en-
tertainment on Wednesday afternoon at
O'Clock which was STYLED n speculation
party" About one hundred guests assembled
in the parOr. and cards were passed among
them whilst the dealer held cards correspond
ing 10 the winning ones in the hands of the
guests.
Guesses were made, and those who guessed
the right cards were winners of the prizes.
collation. was served on the lawn at the
music hour and very bright evening en-
Joyed.
Mrs Charles Montague. Of Baltimore, is
among the handsome married ladies here.
Major and Mrs. Drewry Lavo been well
coined 10y many friends.
Mrs james II. Blair is among the late
guests.
Mrs. Parke c. Bagby arrived on Tuesday.
Misses Bette Powell and Bessie Darlington
spent a few days here this week.
Messrs. Henry l.. Cabell and George A.
Gibson and Mr.. Il. NJ. Moore, Richmond are
recent guests
DR.. o. A. Crenshaw and Major Thomas A.
Brander, Richmond. Va. are registered.
Messrs. j. s. Williams. f. II. Williams
Richmond, and Mr.. Z. Byrd Thompson. Nor
folk, Va. are popular beaux at the White"
Messrs. George Snowden Andrews. Alex.
Preston and Charles Preston and Hamilton
Brown are prominent among the Baltimore
young men.
DIR. X. Is. Perrin and Miss Perrin. of San
Francisco. Cal. arrived on Monday and will
be Joined by Mrs. Perrin in few DAYS.
Mrs. Charles Watkins, Richmond, is one Of
tho most admired married ladies here
Dr. BENJAMIN Blackford. superintendent of
the Western Lunatic Asylum, spent a few
Gays here this week.
Miss Lucy Williams. of Richmond. is q
popular young lady and her dancing is par
ticularly admired.
Miss Gaines, of Texas, who has been con-
spicuously belle this season, left on Tues
day TO visit friends in Warrenton.
Up to date the departures and arrivals are
nearly equal. CHLoE.