Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-24
VARIATIONS AT VIRGINIA BEACH.
A Brilliant Compauy--Surf Bathing,
Dancing. Driving. and Fishing.


tCorrespondence Of the Richmond Dispstch.l
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va, July. 2s.-The
Princess Anne is crowded with the cite OF
Richmond, Washington. Baltimore. Nor
folk. and Atlanta. who are here for the bne
surf.bathing, which Is not TO be excelled
on the Atlantic Coast.
Mrs T.. X. Scott and Miss Scott. of Rich
mond, spent last week of the Beach. Mrs.
Scott is we'll known as one of the hand
soonest old ladies in Virginia, while her
daughter is one of Richmond's brightest
gems.
The society men OF Norfolk have made
the Princess Anne their headquarters and
the ballroom displays a gay scene every
night rs well as in the morning.
Lieutenant l. Commander Bicknel, United
States receiving ship Franklin, and party
of ladies spent Sunday at the Beach. This
is favorlte resort for the navy, made so
by its close proximity TO the Norfolk navy
yard.
Mr.. Frank McGlensey is spending a few
days here. sir. McGiensey IS the son OF
Captain John r. McGlensey. of United
States receiving-ship Franklin, lately or
dered 10 the flagship Chicago.
Miss Corrinne Tunstall, of Lvnchburg,
Va, one of the large party that Miss Jennie
Vandegrift brings annually to the beach.
was the belle of the hotel during their So
journ here. Miss Tunstall ls the niece of
Miss Mamie Tunstall, q well-known move
list.
PARTISAN GOWNS
Miss Borum. of Norfolk, is the guest Of
Miss Wrenn. The latter has just returned
from Paris, and her gowns are marvels oil
beauty.
The young people at the Beach arc most
energetic. When not in the surf, driving,
or dancing they are to be found on the
tennis court. Miss Collier, of Atlanta, Ga.
sits horse to perfection and thinks no.
thing of ride to Cape Henry and back.
Tuesday Mr.. @. Wrenn. of Norfolk. Va +,
and party OF gentlemen went to Lyn-
| haven bay for an oyster bake. They made
| q day of IL and returned with thrilling hsh
stories.
Mr.. S. T.. Crittenden has placed on Lake
| Holly, au inlet of the ocean. q number OF
small boats for the pleasure of his guests.
| The lake is now well known as fine fish
| ing-ground for saltwater fish.
Mr.. G. C. Williard's family aud Mr. and
| Mrs. J. G. Boyd, of Washington, j.. c.,
are here for the season. Mr.. willard
spends every Saturday and Sunday at the
Beach.
MIR. George White. of New York, who
| was here for few days last week, was so
much taken with the beauty Of the south
! ern girls that he will return again with a
! big batch of bachelor friends.
| Saturday Mr.. George $. Jones, president
| of the Norfolk, Albemarle and Atlantic
railroad. aud family passed through here
en- route from Danyille, Va, to their home
in Orange. N. j.
RICHMOND VISITORS.
| Following is list of recent Rich
mond visitors at the Princess Anne !:
| George J.. Christian. j. II. Thurston,
IF. W. Street, l.. J.. Strauss. John
+. OrndoG, II. A. Redtord, o. T..
Redford, William II. Paynter, Walter @.
Mercer, Thomas Boudar. II. S. Harwood,
| s. f. Lyons, f.. G. Ebel, E. NJ.
Calisch, j. J. Hickok, d. Jenifer
Barton, George f. Roberts, Z. /. Reed,
l.. ID. Gray, Il. T. Wilson. A. Il. holiday.
| Charles l.. Todd, John Mallory, Mrs.
| Warner Moore, w. II. Mccarthy. Mrs. IL.
| 9. Scott. w. G. Wickhain, II. 4. Wickham,
| William II. Sands, w. NJ. J=stis. Jr., Hill
| Montague, Professor Il. f. Blackwell, T..
C. Mayo. +. j. Williams, J. B.
Tree. r. ". Courtney. NJ. MeD. Pritch-
ard, II. Z. Morris, Edward NJ. Starar,
Mrs. j. II. Caspere, Or, Bryant, A. G. Spat-
| ley, James Peasants, Willis b. Smith, MIR.
James Is. Harris, Miss l.. Harper, John K.
| Palmer, s. II. Gates, S. s. Elan. 3. w.
| Traverse, Mrs. John Bowers. George
! Shreven. l.. @. Garrison, }. W. Rud, Mrs.
j. w. Blauton, b. Florsheime, Walter
Buckner, and George D. Hawser.