The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-09-04
SEASIDE AND MOUNTAIN.
Gar WEEK At SUMNER RESORTS
The Old white Enjoying a Gay Season
Despite the Close of summer.
Other Resorts.

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cording to the almanacs the summer is
over, yet many pleasures at the White
are but beginning. The autumn season
is cow a special feature of many resorts,
and it would seem that these green hills
and this fair valley have as many so
jocrners who come for its perfect atnos-
phere and ideal life Of freedom in Sep
TENDER as they did in the whirl of August
to escape the torrid heat of the city.
There is a newborn freshness and elias.
ticity in the air that creates wonoerlul
energy and buoyancy OF spirit.
Not n day passes that coaching parties
and CAV eouestrians DO not depart for the
Old Sweet Springs or ancient Lewlsburg
at the latter village its annual fair Is
at present proceeding, the number OF Us
visitors being greatly increased by parues
from here.
That an expansive liberty hall has been
made Of the Saratoga Of the Soutn since
tie death knel Of summer sounded by
no means must convey the impression
that life is even dormant at the oio r.
sort. Its activity is undoubted, the or
ference being simply a dinereh' poin'
of view of the term enjoyment
Charming entertainments continue 90
orrcupy the gay among the guests, ana
promise to profor thoir pleasure unul
October closes the doors.
CARDS AcAns AT THE FRONT.
Cards have reasserted their claim, and
afford amusement to the largest num-
Der of people present. From eight to ten
handsome card parties a week are not
enough to satiate the devotees or the
game. Mrs. Sara Cardwell Rutter and
Mrs. Santos |. Ruburn gave handsome
entertainment in tho ballroom last fri-
day afternoon. Progressive euchre, Win
very charming prizes, was the hrst mum,
Der on the programme. Silver brush ana
comb was won by Mrs. John NJ. Iaylor;
q handsome brooch by Miss Cox; silver
pin-tray by Mrs. II. I. Douglas, Baltl-
more: silver bonbon spoon by Mrs. IL. D
Bosher, and others.
The gentlemen were added 10 the lat-
ter part of the entertainment, when re-
freshments were served and other Souve-
Mrs presented. Two large Jack Hor-
ner" pies and two grab-bags held treas
ures galore in the very best OF all man
ner of beribboned bOnbon boxes.
Mrs. Thomas rutherford entertained
with progressive euchre on Friday morn
Ing. when a charming game was enjoyed
Champagne and sandwiches were served
and the handsome prizes won by Mrs. IL.
III. Whitlock. silver candlesuck; Mrs.
William FELTON,. cut-glass and silver
toilet bottle Mrs. Allen D0nnan, silver
mirror, and Mrs Randolph l.. Morris, a
silver and glass vinaigrette
Mrs. Barton Grundy was hostess of
most delightful card party on Saturday
morning The prizes were exquiSltely Sc
lected and very handsome. They were
won by: Mrs. Robert 5. Bosher,, a silver
rose jar; Mrs. Harry Frazier, silver and
glass inkstand; Mrs. Horace Noble, silver
letter clasp; and Miss Mamie Petit, sll-
yer pin tray. The score was kept by
Misses Helen Christian and Kitty Rein
hart, who received silver pencils as sow
enirs.
The married ladies gave handsome
subscription euChre party on Saturday
evening, and the young ladies entertained
Ia the same way on Monday evening.
Mrs. Clarence Knowles, of Atlanta, is
giving an elegant progressive euchrc
party in tho parlor this morning.
Little Miss Elizabeth Shirley, of Louis
vile, made glad the hearts Of her score
Of little friends by beautiful lawn party
this week.
COTTAGE ENTERTAINMENTS.
Miss jamie Smith and Miss Matte
Clark. two lovely Danville bellies, are en-
Pertaining informally at their cottage this
afternoon.
The September season has alre1dy been
guaranteed a success by the number or
prominent arrivals this week.
Richmonders are on the Increase rather
than the decrease in numbers. and are
prominent in all the events of the resort.
Most of them will remain through the
month and others are expected the end
of the week, among them Miss Sallie
Archer Anderson, Miss Mary Mason An
derson and Miss Kathleen Anderson, who
will join their brother Mr.. j. X. Ander-
son, who is among the most cultivated
bcaux here. Miss Martha Bagby is also
expected on Saturday.
MIR. and Mrs. Henry l.. Valentine, Mrs.
A b. Camm. Mrs. +. Il. Addison. Miss
Bessie Addison, Miss Otey Cullen, Miss
Mary Cullen, Miss Mary Leigh Page,
Mr.. f. d. Christian, Mr.. and Mrs. James
Ellerson. Mr.. II. G. EgglestOn and Mr..
Henry l.. Cabell are among the last we
have welcomed.
Mr.. Carter Branch. whose ankle was
badly sprained while driving to the cold
Sweet" sometime ago, is much improved.
and one of the most popular young men
at the springs.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. W. Haskins. of New
York. gave an elegant dinner party on
"Wednesday evening.
Colonel and Mrs II. II. Carter left this
morning TO the universal regret of their
many friends.
Miss Fannie Dickinson gave a delight
full room party at her cottage last even
ing. The walk in the crisp, cold moon
light and glimpscs of cosy cottage fires
were part of the pleasures enjoyed.