The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-19

Inst the nature of these retrospective pic
.,,res depends in subject as well as colollhg
roatter upon what mental camera lucy ato
developed. for the individuality 81 the place
is no less a paradox than TO % chhhseless
oven though always changing. II we como
- nraise The qualities of The White as
orest and glorious whole we are OF one mlho
Int II we come 20 appraise its divers posi-.
biljties we halt amind a confused maze OK
ANALYTICAL ecstacy. Many men OF many
minds
GAY LIFE AT THE WHITE.
The gay girl hears the sound OF Inc
White" with something Of the thrill whieh
startles the noble charger when the nugle
call OF Boots and Saddles" sounds upon the
air. and no less does her spirit uprise 10 tne
exhiarating thought of active service. con-
ouest and campaign. In fancy ana Win
dramatic confusion and contradiction every
enchanting experience Is melted into that one
mould. The White Amid muslhs anu
flowers. swinging, music and adorlng SWANS,
Abe il now whirling through the morning
GERMAN and now amid the romantic screenage
Of rhododendrOn bloom and foliage. succumO-
ing TO the amorOus atmospheric enects OF
Lovers Leap" and yet again catching her
breath in the race of gayeiy, pressing gently
for precedence. until she feels ready TO utter
the convincing cry,
Life is a Jest. and all things show it,;
/ thought so once ana now Know IT,
The long-sufIering chaperon. the much
maligned dueuna sees its life through lorg-
uettes and smiles and smiles and smiles from
her observatory corner ~ every victory
scored by her enchanting protege. She ieeis
in her hands again great bouquets leiI Iot
safe keeping. broken fans and dlscaru S.5I
wraps but 10 is with prldeiul, sentinel-hke
pleasure she recalls the days when she STOOD
guard over both animate and inaDimate
treasures of the ballroom.
AMONG THE BALD HEADS.
To the stately bald heads the good old name
means renewed youth with the thought OF It's
happy. light-hearted times mingled
with the impressions OF these lat
ter day methods pour passer le temps,
when their allowance OF fun IS fun neyerthe-
less though it be in the form of a daily dose
of science taken after meals at the shady end
Of the portico and always according 70
Hoyle;" an incorporate imbibing OF sulphur
water, lazy politics in O tilted chair IN the
office and an indulgent peep IN the ballroom
windows when the day is done.
THE BEAUx.
That great essential of gny life OF The
White vaguely yet famiharly known az
"bcaux.n are not without their vivid impress
sion Of its many-sided meaning. However
hero like they may dissemble IN white fan
nes aud dandy dude blazers. silken sash and
~
lace parasol, which is needless to add,
gnothers they are practical % an amazing
degree in the inner working OF their MINDS.
Accidents. which proverbial lore tells Us hap
-,1on in ftho best regulated families. are also
liable 10 occur at this best of regulated re-
sorts. and so on this chance its very name may
suggests 10 the aforesaid essentials some
gentle heart futterings followed by alternate
symptoms Of buOyant elastic spirits snd
deepest despair Alas. for the idea of the
sentimental maiden this IS the exception
when the rule IS the recollection of common
place contentment at the conviction that he
IS crowding six weeks OF pleasure into ex-
actly two weeks of time. and getting more for
his money than be could at any other place
this side of the Atlantic. This is the strongest
feeling which possesses his memory. though
it is favored with extracts of badly commin-
gled thoughts of walks and drives. melting
collars and tight patent feathers flowers. sent
the wrong sgirl. stag suppers which daylight
Joins on To the breakfast hour and tale OK
woe from the Tiger 'Iis true and some
may say PITY It's It's true" that these are
verify pictures from real lite at The White"
SUBSTANTIAL LIFR AT THE WHITE.
But there is another life. be it real or IN
real. in its embrace. which, though unasso-
ciated with its feversh delirium OF excite
ment. is strong and healthy To speak human
", for these well-loyed old mountains and
u
10 heart and soul, the GresnDrIer White sui
phur Springs is a versatile genius Of unlimited
MOWERS and adapts itself 20 every disposition
and fancy. The invalid, the recluse.
the student and the care-worn IN
search of perfect rest find an atmos,,
phere as cOnformable 10 their several
tastes as does the butterfly Of fashion sipping
honey from the gay flowers Of friyohty. And
perhaps this feature OF absolute independence
which has always marked the life OF the place
il the very strongest and most cOmmendable
characteristic, and its very popularity enects
this heppv result as the expanslyeness and
crowd are always refugees for such as desire
TO simply observe and be not oDserFeu'
SHADOWS OF THE FUTURE.
There are many tell-tale straws which thus
early are showing which way the Wlnu OF this
seasons glory IS blowing. It's current IS
slightly changed. inasmuch asrather than the
ferce gale OF gayety that came and went Ike
an overwhelming cloud-burst in August OF
last season there IS promise OF more even
distribution of entertainments, reinstatlng
the old customs OF long continued aud steady
pleasures IN which the soJourner iu1ufiates at
| ease in enjoyment and does not occupy the
cheated term with wearylng tasks. though
thew come under the head Of Joys uncon-
| fned The very warm weather has already
Guaranteed il. this long aud lelsurely season,
| which we. one and all. are anticipating, and
| both cottages and motel are even now ami
! mated with a life OF ideal summer ease
! everything IS in readiness 10 welcome the
usual stream Of guests. There IS smell OF
| our new-mown hay upon the siopIng lawn
and the next summary odOr OF clean, fresh
| mating within the spacious hotel and best or
| ali the ready smile OF Major Eakle 10 well
/ come and make glad his flock.
MIR. Fry. who has SO many friends and IS
the friend Of SO many, is here as usual for the
| season.
| THOSE ALREADY on HAND.
Among the cottagers who combine home
| comforts with hotel cOnYeniences are Mrs.
! Roger A. Pryor Miss Pryor and Mrs. DR.. Pryor
and family. Of New York. Mrs. Or. Pryor was
well known as Miss Louise Allen. one OF
/ Richmond's most attractive bellies. Among
| the other guests now registered are Miss
| DORSEY. an accomplished literateur from
| Washington: Mrs. +. ID. Christian and family.
| = A. Hoen. +. III. Smith. Miss judith Car
rington and Mss Mary Darlington. from
| Richmond: DR.. and Mrs. Randolph. uniyer-
sity of Virginia; Mrs. Il. L. Shackleford
| orange county, Va; Mr. and Mrs n. b.
| Fairly. Greene county. Va; Il. /. Ward and
family, New York. and several others, while
rome wei-kno people are expected in
the early future. FIX.
Richmond People at Virginia Beach.
PRrNoEss ANNE HorEI, June iS.-The fol
| lowing Richmond people are registered dur
| ing the week at the Princess Anne Hotel
| Mr.. and Mrs. T. W. Courtney, wife and chill
| dren. Mrs j. F. Jones r. i. Courtney ant