Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-24
THE ALLEGHANY SPRINGS.
Picturesque Zouaves mot Too Young to
Ioven-A Brilliant German.

Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatch.l
AIIEaHANY SPRINGS, Va. July 23.-The
past week has been a gala time az this Ia
nous watering-place. First, the arrival on
the 18th of the Lynchburg Zouaves, ac-
companied by detachment of the Lynch
burg Blues, caused iiutter of excitement
among the bellies and added bright fea-
ture to the ballroom and dinlng-room,
and making the landscape gay with their
bright uniforms, and picturesque as
well with the white tents cleaning
through the foliage. The Zouayes.
while youthful il appearance. are not
too Young 10 love- however, and
have been ENJOYING the hours when
unoccupied by military ~ duties basking
in the smiles of the pretty girls. who have
come on mischief hent. tuesday evening,
the weekly german night, twenty couples
assembled in the spacious danclng-hail,
where the intricate and beautiful figures
of the german were danced till q late hour.
Conspicuous on the floor for her grace and
elegance was Mrs. Ellis, so well known 20
Washington and Richmond society as Miss
Pearl TYLER, the youngest daughter OF Presi-
dent TYLER. Mr.. Ellis's beautiful country
site. about FIVE miles distant from this
place. IS famed for its hospitality. pre-
sided over by this lovely, gracious woman.
With her step-daughters. the Misses Ellis,
she is ALWAYS a welcome addition TO the
social JtieS hero.
THE DANCERS.
The german was led by Mr.. W. II. Cal
houn, with Miss Elva Ellis, who wore white
crepe de chine over white silk with white
ribbon garniture. Mrs. John Hancock, of
Richmond. in "a lovely costume Of tur-
ouolse blus polka-dotted net over blue
silk. was handsome and stately as the
1.-The" that rivalled " Solomon in all his
glory" Miss Annie Calhoun, "diyinely
tail, divinely fair" was gOwned in red-silk
gauze over silk-a bright, becoming cos
tune. Miss Cowan. of Vicksburg, looked
as If she might have stepped ont Of the
coral caves. a nymph whose golden locks
contrasted well with the cOloring OF
her gown. Miss Annie Williams. of
Richmond was piquant and charming
in black mouseIine lie Sole seemed to have
an especial attraction for the brass but
tons; Miss Angall. of Galveston, IN pink
crepe: Miss Strouse in rOse-colored silk
with polnt-lace trimmings Miss Annie
Reed, of Louisville. ky.. in white crepe
her sister, Miss Eliza Reed, IN white
China silk trimmed with ruiiies OF chiffon;
Miss Simpson, of San Antonio. Tex, tall,
graceful blonde, was stylishly dressed IN
white silk aud null with rare old lace
trimmings; Mrs. TYSON, wife OF Lieuten-
ant Tyson, United States Army, IN red silk
and crepe with diamond ornaments. To
mention all the elegant costumes and fash
ing Jewels that graced this occasion would
trespass too far on your valuable space.
Suffice 1t to say that IL was q brilliant
scene. where each We'd with the other in
doing honor to the military visitors. THIS
is the children's paradise. They revel on
the grassy lawn and pervade every nook
and corner, fair and beautiful, making US
feel better ana brighter for their presence.
Among tho most attractive of the small
people are the lovely children of Mrs.
Grant. Mrs. Moore, aud Mrs. Parrish from
Richmond. IL is necessary to touch light
ly on this subject. for there are many
mothers here whose babies are the most
beautiful. There are 17S visitors present.