The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-09-03
BLUE RIDGE SPRINGS.
Gayer Life Comes with the Fair scptemb Der
Weather.

Gayer Life Comes With the Fair September
Weather.
BLUE RIDGE, Sept. 2.-[Spccial II
After so much continued rain, it is with
feeling of gratitude that we see the
sun shine forth once more, even ii it
does bring with it those dry and excess
lively hot days for which September in
the South is noted. We have had most
remarkable summer as far as warm
weather is concerned, but now the sun
seems literally to bake the streets and
it will be unbearable in the cities for
several weeks to come. This bids fair
to the continuation OF a long society
season Mt the springs, for while some
are leaving us their place is being rap
idly filled by others, so there is really
very little diminu ton in the ma ximum
nun Der, and one sees fresh faces around
after the arrival of every train.
On Saturday morning very elegant
progressive cuchre party was given up
hero. There were twelve tables, and
after the game was over and the prizes
awarded to the successful CON petltors
refreshments were served in nice style.
The prizes were very handsome, all con-
sisting of solid silver and gold souvenirs.
The ladies' first prize was won by Miss
Moody, OF Texas. IL was very hand
some silver and gold bonbon tray, with
silver tongs. The ladies' second prize,
q beautifully engraved oXyuizcd spoon
with gold bowl. was won by Mrs. En-
brey, of New Orleans. The ladies third
prize was another handsome souvenir
spoon, and was Won by Miss Gasquet, OF
New Orleans.
The gentlemen's first and second
prizes were n gold scarf pin and an
oxydized silver mntch-safe and were
won respectively by Mr.. Geo. L. Moss,
of Norfolk, and Mr.. Richard Darlington,
of Lynchburg. This progressive cuchrc
party was III all respects very hand
some entertainment and was enjoyed
with the same zest which all card play
ers give TO anything OF the kind.
On Sunday afternoon the Roanoke
Machine Works Band" consisting OF
twenty eight pie ces, gave sacred CON
cert before and after dinner out on the
lawn. The day was peri, CT, and at The
first sweet strains which floatcd through
tAe air the crowd Assem- bled on the gal
leries, the bridges, the lawn and in the
summer-houses TO enjoy two hours of
inexpressibly sweet music Such as is
rarely equalled in America.
Their rendition of the Gloria from tho
10th mass of Mozart was magnificent.
and Mr.. McVeigh's cornet solo. Safe
in the arms of Jesus" showed wonder
full talent and ability combined with
pathOs and power Of expression made iG
beyond the power of words to do IT full
justice. This band may we'll be con-
sidered the best in the State, and in
fact as some excellent judges pro.
nounced it, the best in many States. and
it was indeed rare treat 10 all lovers
OF music to listen to it.on Sunday.
On Monday afternoon hay ride"
was given by Mr.. George Moss, Of Nor
folk, and Mr. Dick Darlington, of
Lynchburg, and il was by far the jnl-
liest event of the season. AT o'clock
two large four horse wagons were
standing ready at tho end Of tho bridge
filled with hay and jngiing with num-
berless bells. Twenty two young peo-
pie, with Mesdamcs Cardoza and Clarke,
made up the jolly party. They were
gone until o'clock, making the fifteen
mile trip round by the Fincastlc road,
coming back by Coyners Springs.
Watermelons and apples were served at
the different stopping places, and the
jolly jewellers made the air resound
with their cheers and songs, as they
started off in high glee and came back
in the same spirits.
A game of drive whist is the next
thing on the programmed and as time
move onward there is always something
planned to pleasantly I'll every moment
oft
Mrs. W. Il. Shepard. OF North Caro-
lima, is with us. She is woman Of rare
culture and refinement, and with mind
as gifted as hers she makes an ornament
to any circle. She has travelled great
deal, and is so we'll versed in art, litera.
ture and science that her conversational
powers are unrivalled. A brilliant cor.
versationalist is rather the exception
than the rule nowadays pity It's
true-and when one has this cnviable
faculty it should be appreciated by all
as something little out of the ordinary
run of talents.
MMiss Mary Hunt, OF Richmond, is here
with us now, and she is one of the most
attractive features at the Springs.
United with a lovely face and dignity
and refinement Of bearing, she is neces-
sarily very attractive young woman.
Tho big celebration at Radford is to