Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-07
REveLRY AT RocKBRIoGE ALUM.
A Round OF Receptions. Coaching Parties,
Ce,maps Rails and Summers


Germans. Balls, aud suppers.
correspondence Of the Richmond Dlspatch.l
RocKBRIDoE ALUM SPRINGS, August g.
Modern society is on wheels" recent
writer saws. in reference to our yearly fit
tings; but the truth is the doings of soci-
ETY. have, oftener than we think, stratum
OF sound common sense as their basis. We
live faster than did our forefathers; the
demands of lite in its varied departments
are more onerous, the competition more
fierce. Our summer fittings are not mere
fads; they are the spontaneous outgrowth
of the new system of things. These an
nual Sabbaths arc essential to our we'll
being, TO our continued usefulness, in
deed; for a bow always strung loses Its
strength and elasticity. We have proofs OF
the recognition of these facts in the cargo
of guests daily landed here, and for those
who seek health, relaxation, or recreation
q more desirable spot could scarcely be
chosen.
A succession of private entertainments
have filed in the week Just passed, promi-
nent among which was reception given
by Mrs. A. A. Tunstall, of Washington. A
concourse of guests responded TO Mrs.
TunstalPs invitations. and were entertain
ed in O most graceful and delightful style.
Miss Bridges. of Maryland, who is toast
at the Alum, had full-dress german given
in her honor. 1t was led by MIR. Thomas
Shelton, of Richmond, who is ono or the
most agreeable men here. A coaching
party TO Goshen was given to the same
young lady, followed by an elegant lunch,
at which wines wero served, given at the
Allegheny Hotel. Mr.. Alexander Martin, OF
Portsmouth, and Mr.. - Jones, OF Geor-
gia, who contribute much to the pleasure
of the guests here, were. the authors OF
bowling party, most delightful affair. IL
was immediately succeeded by melon
party, given at the Central Hotel by
Richmond lady. which was as charming as
this lady's entertainments always are.
A BAL PoUDRE.
Another feature of the weeks gayety
was bal po,tlre The girls donned their
most fetching gowns on this occasion, and
the freshness of their young faces was ac-
centuated by the frosty locks which en-
framed them.
Not the least enjoyable entertainment of
the season was coaching party to
Goshen given by Air. }. Louis Bumgard-
ner, OF Staunton, and chaperoned by Mrs.
Dabbs, of Staunton. The party was fol-
lowed by dance at tho Allegheny Hotel.
Those who formed 1t were Misses Warner
of Philadelphia. Foreman OF 81. Louis,
Wayt of Staunton, Dyer, Bayly, kelby,
Ray, and Messrs. Joseph Glasgow, II Is.
Sproul, Baldwin Wayt, II. Bumgardner,
Hogshead, Denny. and Woodward.
After the german last evening the Misses
Graham, daughters of DIR. Graham, OF
Lexington, gave fruit supper. at which
the following persons were present: Miss
Ellen Blair, Miss Dyer, Miss McAden, Miss
Martin. Mir. Nav Keith, Mr.. Pierre Bre-
mopd. Mr.. Hogshead. Mr.. Denny, MIR.
Baldwin Wayt, and MIR. Alexander Martin.
CHARMING TALKERs.
The Alum never numbered more charm
ing people among its guests, pre-eminent
among whom is Miss Frances Gait, OF Bal
timore. Miss Calf is an exceptionally hne
conyersationalist and no one is more sought
after.
Bishop Wilmer, Of Alabama. is positively
n scintillant, and Judge Lacy, Judge West
moreland of Atlanta. Mrs. DR.. Ross OF
Richmond, Miss Jane Randolph Harri-
son of Baltimore, are delightful takers.
Mss Annie White, of Lexington, has
made a host of friends here. and no party
or rout Is considered complete ungrsceu
by her presence.
SHOALS OF THEM.
There are shoals of pretty and attractive
girls, among whom are Misses Mary Will
liams, Ellen Blair. and Annie Wendonburg.
OF Richmond; Miss Harris and Miss Fore
man. of st. Louis Miss Warwick and
Miss Warner, of Philadelphia, and scores
Of others.
MIR. Landsay Allen. of Richmond. is
among the recent arrivals, and was
warmly welcomed by his many friends
OF last season. Mr. Cosby. of Richmond.
has also intely arrived; Mr.. and Mrs.
Savage, of Norfolk; Mr.. Rodgers. OF Rich
mond; Mr.. Sampson and MIR. and Mrs.
Trout, of Staunton, and many Others.
Mrs Ashby Lee Baker gave a card-party
this morning at which champagne was
served.
Our mornings aud evenings arc deli
ciously cool A party gathered about q
wood IRE to-day a. the Grand.
Mrs. J. X. Anderson. of Lexington, re-
turned Tuesday from three-weeks' visit
10 Richmond. Portsmouth. Old Point, and
Cobb's Island, much improved in health.