Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-07
VIRGINIA RESORTS.
Ths Columbian Ball at the White
Sulphur q Grand Success.
rms NJ. yERNoy HOUSE EXHIBIT.
D<Asttfal BAshsrs ~ the Besch-Lsfea at
faauaisr White. Keekbridss Aiuss.
aad Other watering Places.


Ball is . thiag ef the past; bat its glory,
like that OF sun but Just set. has left our
horizon flooded with radiant hues and
1iAphsnous Goating chords of delight.
Language Is not adequate to describe the
surpassine brilliancy of tho scene Of
revelry. Tho 9Th OF August has been q
date for long surrounded By myriad bright
stars Of anticipation. and its advent was q
fulhlmcrt of every joyous promise. It's
success as vast social event meant like
wise handsome fund for the 7" at. Ver-
non House exhibit" at the Worlds FAR;
20 the event OF this White Sulphur season
will be perpetuated long past the usual life
time of such frivolitios.
ARTISTIC DECORATIONS.
The decorations were most complete
and elaborate and embraced every artistic
effect. The broad longth OF the portico
was lit with variegated lanterns, so that
picturesque glow o'erspread the brilliant
p7omenaders, while within tho ballroom
bunting and flags draped the walls and
contrasted with the rich green's IN plant
Decoration, as gay blossoms do amid their
surrounding foliage. The fashion of the
world at large seemed for the nonce con-
gregated at this famous shrine Of pleasure,
and there was tremor OF delicious excite
ment which spread throughout the gay
throng.
OPENING MARCH.
As the music fhrobbed out the first
notes of tho opening march, there was o
momeutary pause before the actual action
OF the scene began. The stately powdered
hair, becoming rouge, and bewitching
patches added q semblance of bygone
eplendor 10 the unstinted elegance OF the
present until, unconsciously. manner and
conversation yielded 20 the influence OF
Hs.o nd
THE GRAND FEATURE
The Saraband, which was the exquisite
spectacular feature of the evening even
surpassed the most ardent expectations of
the assembled throng. tabLeo'ix uirdnse
more vivid IN coloring and eastern in
poetic posture could not be conceived by
even the most elsted imagination. The
exhilarating measure OF this dance melody
seemed TO swing and swerve the willowy
dancers nj will until the eve was dazed by
the enhancing vision OF such stanza after
stanza of the poetry of notion"
Around the walls closely packed was the
sssemblage after the grand march was over,
then opon wide were the central doors or
the ballroom, while out fed the Sarabana
OF fair dancers, airy tread ana ngnt In
May postures as ever was Terpsichore her
eelf. The dance was led by Mrs. Andrew
Simonds. of Charleston. 8. O., an exquisite
blonde. as dainty rs flower, her gown q
superb creation Of white and gold brocade,
Duchesse lace, diamond necklace, and
tiara. With her danced Mrs. Ashton
Starke. of Richmond, who was strikinRly
handsome in pale green silk and gold bro
cade.
Miss Sallie Dangerfeld. of Alexandria,
who has been chosen TO represent Virginia
at the Worlds Fair, white lace and empire
coat of yellow aud gold brocade.
Mrs. John Slmonds, Charleston, ,. o.,
pale blue faille trimmed with sweet peas
Mrs. Chittenden, Columbus, o., yellow
elk, trimmed with pansies.
Miss feathers. Louisville. yellow silk
Miss Mary Bruce, Louisville, white bro
caded silk
Miss May Field, Louisville pink net over
Miss Eakle. Virginia. white embroidered
crepe. go =,
Miss Rhett, Charleston, yellow silk and
lace.
Miss Noble. white brocaded silk.
Miss Lurton, white chiffon and ribbons.
Miss Lawson, white crepe.
Miss Reeve, Ky, blue silk.
Miss Murray. New York, white embroid-
cred crepe.
cade and lace.
Miss Frost. Washington, yellow crepe. .
Miss Crafts, Charleston, cherry-colored
crepe and velvet.
Miss spoford, pink brocade, point lace,
and diamonds.
The two graceful little pages were Miss
Mary Leigh. Norfolk. in pink tulle, and
Miss Mary Anderson Reinbardt, New
Jersey, costume of white and gold
THE MANAGERS.
The great success of the ball was duo
the diplomatic management OF Mrs.
Judge Roger A. Pryor, OF New York. and
Mrs. James Y. Leigh, OF Norfolk. Va.
both prominent social leaders. Mrs.
Pryor represented colonial dame OF the
Old Dominion IN costume or black SILK,
mob cap. 'kerchief. reticule, and mittens,
while Mrs. Leigh wore handsome cos
tune OF black satin. embroidered In gold.
The floor managers were Messrs Jo.
Lane Stern, Richmond; L. Ferguson,
Louisville; Granville Games, Warrenton /;
Charles J. Anderson, Richmond .. w.
baltimore, and w. NJ. Speer, New York.
Mrs. William Talbot. white Ottoman
silk. point lace. and diamonds.
Mrs. Granville Gaines. Warrenton, white
creme. point lace. and diamonds.
Mrs. ID. ID. Tenant. petersburg, black
silk and ostrich feathers.
Miss Carrie Shields, Richmond. white
crepe, white ribbons.
Miss Clara Rich, New York, white silk
and tulle pink roses;
Miss Marion Hubbard, Virginia. white
silk and point lace.
Miss Cox, New York, white organdy and
pink trimmings.
Miss Maginnis, New Orleans, yellow ben
galine; pearls
Miss Anna Vernon Dorsey, Washington,
pink faille; diamonds.
Mrs. Lanier Dunn. Hot Strings, white
brocaded silk; diamonds.
Miss August, pale,pink silk. 80
Mss i. Tenant, Petersburg. white silk,
point lace, and pearls.
Miss Ann remnant. Petersburg, white
crepe.
Miss Bslo. Texas, lavender fallle and
yellow chiffon.
Mrs. Brannin Shirley, costume of mouse
lsiue do sole embroidered in yellow and
Mrs. Ran. Norris. Richmond. yellow silk
empire gown.
Miss Fannie Dickinson, white silk en-
broidered in pearls.
Miss FairleIgh. Missouri. yellow crepe,
black-yelyet trimmings.
Miss Mamie Fairleigh. Missouri, blue
gauze and SILVER.
cHAPERoSs.
Tho chaperons of the ball were: Mrs.
Governor Mckinney, Richmond; Mrs.
Pryor, New Jersey; Mrs. Judge Paul,
Harrisonburg, Va; Mrs. John s. Wise,
New York; Mrs. X. b. Cooke, Norfolk;
Mrs. Warren Il. Elliott Wilmington: Mrs.
J. W. Reinhart. NegJersey; Mrs. Clarence
Knowles, Atlanta; Mrs. Allen Watts. Roa-
noke; Mrs. j. Thompson Brown, Bedford
county; Mrs. General Anderson. Rich
mond; Mrs. John II. Lewis. Lynchburg;
Mrs. Colonel Anderson, RIchmoud; Mrs.
w. O. Dickson. Norfolk; Mrs. Pembroke
Jones, Wilmington Mrs. James h. Pace,
Richmond; Mrs. w. II. FELTON,. Atlanta !;
Mrs. Granville Gaines, Warrenton; Mrs.
James q. Leigh, Norfolk, and Mrs. J. A.
Ws-e. New Orleans.
oruER LADIES PRESENT.
Among others present were the follow
tng ladies Mrs. George Bloomer. of WASH
ington, pink satin: Mrs William Dickson,
Norfolk. white satin. pink Roses. and dia-
monds; Mrs. Clark Mcclure. Washington.
white silk; Mrs. Hamilton, Washington,
black lace and diamonds: Mrs. Harry
Frazier, Richmond. blue satin and
point lace Mira Robert Bosher,
Richmond. pale blue brocade, dia-
monds. aud pearls; Mrs. Charles Pettet.
louisville. gray brocade and diamonds.
MrR. Barton Grundy. Richmond, white silk
and Duehesse lace; Mrs. Ware. New Or
leans. white satin embroidered. pearls and
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