Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-25
FINE HORSES AND FAIR WOMEN.
Some Of the Many Summer Attractions ut
Warrenton.

Some OF the Many Summer Attractions at
warrenton.
Correspondence of The Evening Star.
WARRENToN, Va, August "A, 1891.
The crowded condition of the trains ON the
Virginia Midland division of the Richmond and
Danville railroad attest tho popularity Of the
Fauquicr White Sulphur Springs and of War
renton itself, which is in many respects far
more attractive than the springs. The princi-
pal drawback in going to or coming from War
renton is the uncertainty Of the north and south
bound trains making connections at Calverton
where passengers from Warrenton charge cars
The distance is only fifty-two miles, and yet
four hours are sometimes required to make the
trip. But even with such an occasional draw
back one is well repaid for any personal incon-
venience suffered after arriving at warrenton,
Tor here genuine southern hospitality is seen in
It's perfection. You are not n stranger even
during first visit, as you are made to feel per-
fectly at home.
wELL-ATTENDED GERMAN.
Last Friday evening the customary weekly
german was held. 1t was unusually large,
there being ffty-five couples led by Dr. Bald
win Day and Miss Gaines Of Texas. Weber's
orchestra furnished the music and alarge num-
OF Washingtonians participated. Among those
y.
vile Gaines. Miss Moore of Mobile. Mr.. Russell
Landale, Miss America Payne, Mr.. Cecil Lam
dale, Miss Alexandra Day, Mr.. Malcolm Gordon,
Mrs Belt, Mr.. John Wyer, Miss Lizzie Gaines,
Mr. Lacland, Miss Margaret Barry, Mr. John
Hicks. Miss Tut, Mr. Nj. Marshall. Miss jamie
Cox, Mr.. Latrobe, Miss Jones. Mr.. Alfred Hor
ner. Mrs. Greenyile Gaines, Mr.. Calvert, Miss
Julia Lee, Mr.. Walter Flemming, Miss Hardin,
Mr.. Julian Lee, Miss Annie Day, Mr.. Spofford,
Miss Virginia Day, Mr.. Albert Ludlow, Miss
A ass'1 Payne. ME- GonJ 5oEn s Ganss MISS MISS
Kerr. Mr.. Turner Day, Mrs. Marshall,
Mr. Markham Payne, Miss Klineschmidt Mr..
Bland Payne, Mrs. Marbury of Alexandria,
Mr. Marbury, Mrs. Scriven, Mr.. Baker, Miss
Payne, Mr.. Lee. Among the other bellies par
ticipating were Miss Charlotte Nelson, Miss
Mary Scott Miss Spencer and Miss Rosie Scott.
On the stage as chaperones were Mrs. Hugh
Nelson, Mrs. Howard, Mrs. Day, Mrs. Kline
schmidt, Mrs. Eppa Hunton, jr., Mrs Gen.
Orleans.
Several private suppers were given after the
german, and daylight dawned upon the clos
ing scenes Of the most complete german ever
held in Warrenton. On next Friday evening
the ladies will give german, and on Septem-
Der the last cotillion of the season will be
held.
One OF the latest attractions is the bowling
alley, where the youth and beauty Of Warren
ton assemble every morning. Thus far Miss
Hardin of Baltimore holds the palm for the
highest score, making 1856 in eight boxes
Whist is also INDUCED in, Miss Noble of New
Orleans being the best lady player. Mr.
Joseph Rice of Alexandria, who has been pass
ing several weeks here, is also an excellent
whist player.
SOME HIGH-BRED HORSES.
Fauquier county is famous for its fine horses.
and there are several breeding farms in the vi
cinity of Warrenton. Probably the most noted
Is that of Mr.. r. W. Nelson, whose breeding
stock is renowned. Mr.. Nelson owns "Circas-
sian, which he purchased from William Waldorf
Astor when that gentleman sold his racing stock
recent sale of fine yearlings by Mr.. Nelson was
made to certain reliable New York parties and
good results are expected from them. Mr. Samuel
Z. Mcmillan also possesses some fine racing
stock, and he is the owner of Senator Stanford,
the celebrated racer, formerly the property of
the late p. t. Barnum, who rode the animal at
the head OF his circus procession in the early
days Of his eventful career. Mr.. James Mad
dux is a most enthusiastic equestrian and
values a horse more than his life, which he
has risked many times in hurdle racing and
steeple chasing. The victories Of Neptune"
and other horses owned by him are we'll known
to Washingtonians. His latest acquisition Is a
fine animal. which he appropriately named
Escape" superb jumper, having cleared
five feet six inches with ease. Mr.. Maddux is
now in training for the fall races at Ivy City
and Benning. 8.