The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-07-10
Blue RIDGE SPRINGS.
A Very Pleasant Summer Confidently An
ticipated

ticipated.
BLUE RIDGE SPRINGS. Va, July S.-No in
timacy can be supposed more close for the
time and more transtory in It's endurance
than that which is attached 20 watering
place acquaintance.
Inc society of such places is regulated. by
their very nature, upon "a scheme much more
induigent than that which rules the world OF
fashion and the narrow circles OF rank IN city
lie We generally see very Kaleidoscope OF
characters. amusing, ridiculous, pefplexlng
individuals who, either trOm some real de-
raugement Of their understanding or an ex-
cess Of vsDity, are ambitious OF distinguish
ing themselves by some striking peculiarly
% dress, conversation or manners. Inc
titles az rank. birth and fortune are received
without any very strict investlRatiOn, ana as
the situation liners a certain degree OK lhtl-
macy aud sociabiiity for the time, so. 20 what
ever heights Il may nave been carried. II IS
not understood 30 imply any duration beyond
the length OF the.seGson.
II NAV also be remarked. we often meet at
these places some OF she most charming per-
Sons matrous and misses whose every ACTON
tells with inevitable force. they have reached
the highest state of perfection IN the human
character. We also find the saunterers enx-
ions TO get rid OF that wearlsOme attendant
himself and we also meet both males ana To-
males who. upon a diiient principle. desire to
make themselves double. 90,
With these Introductory remarks. VIII
mention that the campaign at Blue Ridge
Springs Las always been noted for its pleas
ant social standing and absence OF anything
like snOOOery.
40 much has been heretofore written about
the attractive surrounding OF this charming
spot | am at a loss 20 suggest something
new and original | believe. however, very
little has been said about the ingenious and
romantic paths by which. as by the zlg-Zags
that connect military parallels, you are en-
abed T. ascend the hill behind the motel.
which commands beautiful prospect. at ex-
actly that precise angle OF ascent which en-
tides gentleman 10 offer his arm aud lady
70 accept il with perfect proprlety. | thinA
many OF your fair readers Will recall some
pleasant incidents along these rambling paths,
wbers the song Of the bob-o-link and the
orr le made music by the way.
The proprietor. Familiarity known 10 the
/ pubhc as Phil Brown, tells me mat his en-
cagelnent list is very large especially from
find the following parties now here: Mrs.
! Russell Kendrick ana daughter, from Tampa,
! Fla. Mr. A. b. Brown. New YORK city Sir.
| and Mrs. j. G. Cassel. Roanoke. Va; Mf:
! aud Mrs. $. l.. umberland Virginia Mr. and
! Mrs. K. r.. Scott. Roanoke. Va. Mrs. d; H.
| Elliott, two daughters aud son, Danyllle. Va;
! AIR NJ J. Madsworth, Nh John i. Wads-
| worth. Richmond a.; Mrs. Il. X. Foreman,
| three daughters and son. New Orleans. Ia.
| Mr.. and Mrs K. H. Stewart. Petersburg. Va;
! Miss Brownie Petit. niece OF our proprietor;
| Sir. and Mrs DidieT. four children aud ser
vaut Roanoke. Va; Miss Louise Allan Mayo,
! Miss Lima Mayo. Richmond. Va: $. Hoffman
Allan. Richmond. Va; Ii. A. Dodge and wife,
Norfolk county, Va: c. G. Parrish. Dsny.lie,
Va; Mr.. aud Mrs. n. Partee. Roanoke. Va;
X. A. Foard. Greensboro. n. C.; Mrs j. II.
Harvey. child and nurse. Richmond; Dir. and
Mrs. il. ID. LaifeIty Roanoke, Va; Mrs. j.
| w. Iibbey. daughter and son. New Orleans,
La; Mr. aud Mrs. Duncan Scott, Roanoke
| Colonel Il. L. Egleston. Atlanta, Ga; Mr..
Lewis Cgrdoza, Richmond. Va.
| Last SUNDAY we enjoyed q fne sermon. dc.
llyered by Rev. Mr.. Meade, OF Bedford
| county.
prize q box If Huylers candy, was won by
Mrs. Kendrick. of Tampa. Fla.
A large number are booked 10 arrive by The
| 18th instant. and you may expect another Let
ter from me about that time. may possibl,
make my letters more interesting as the see
son moves along aud the opportunity oilers
am informed that Mr. W. j. Iremer, o.
your city. will furnish the orchestra for tt,
ballroom, and this iDsures fine music.