The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-07-17
MOUNTAIN ANDSEASlDE
an RESORTS nArIDlrFInLIyo or.
Tho Old White the favor!te. and Gay
Crowd Gathering Rawiey, hockbr'oge
Alum and other weil-EDown spots.

WufrR SrrrHuR SfBNos. Va, July To-
Especial. And the cry is. Still they come
As rivulets small and rivers great bend theii
course towards the wide ocean. "a the beei
buzz swarmward 10 the honey-suckle bowel
and as an roads lead 10 Rome. 50 seems the
tend OF our pleasure-loying world 10 the Oh
rcction Of the White Sulphur. The crowd
assemblies and IS auimatedly apparent yet
no one is uncomfortably crowded. The ex-
pans.veness Of this enhancing summer
abode is like the heart Of the fiirt that -four
isheth hereabouts. There IS always room
for one more, and Is hearty a welcome ac-
corded each stage laden down with us bu--
man freight as ever smiled from the eyes OF
that prOyerbia White Sulphur enOhantress.
Never was there a season nArkea 30 cary
BIZ 50 vast an assemblage from the various
quarters OF our Union. and YET they
happily blend IN harmony rs flowers from
30 many different gardens gathered together
ia one brilliant bouquet. FROM IIgid
North the conservative East, the nora
South and the hustling West they nave
been drawn thither by magnet whose
complex forces of attraction IN health. resi-
Remuneration and every phase Of intoxi-
eating frvOiity known TO folly has
not failed 20 WELD Its infailble influence
Tor far more than fOurscOre years ana ten.
There is no study 50 interesting, often
amusing. IS the matching OF people 10 theH
different localities and the striking rssein-
b.ance of characteristics OF oil people from
tue same point would seem not a poor
argument for the deluded Darwin's theory.
for If not an aplsh propensity 10 ihFOluA-
tary imitation. what then!
A stranger recently declared that Rich
mond girl WAS unmistakable, for they were
ell one and the same. such generalization
might smack OF the commonplace, Ii not
slight damuing with FAINT praise, II the
lenlent critic had not followed his comment
by tho amiablo compliment that they al
had such sweet voices that they accorded ia
conversation ike weil-trained chorus. ana
their graceful manners we're naYOred
throughout with the same essence OF re-
fnemeut There are many New Workers
here for the season. and If there IS one Tea
ture about them as u class more strongly
marked than another, II 10 distinguished
easy and thorough repOse OF manner and an
sr of absolute familiarity with all the good
ihngs Of hie
Iu contrast the breathless restlessness Of
" who halls from the land Of the setting
nm IS most vivid. but we must not forget
hat he has signed a contract 70 give us tue
Worlds FAIR so needs must be up and
about his business with acknowledgment
snerQv. whether the task be 10 firt or
dance. ride or play tennis. And who could
not tell the fair wanderer from the far, the
sunny South that dainty. deectaDle bun
die of human sentiment. fragrant with the
perfumes OF its flower land, full OF rhapsO-
dies and demonstrative impuisveness lrle-
spectiye OF however great or small her
theme may be.
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The activity upon the lawn seems 10 in
crease daily. and since the tennis court has
assumed It's rRhtful place ia the kingdom
and It's racket and ball cOurtlers began their
enthusiastic devOtions 10 the game many
picturesque groups OF lOOkers-On are seen
under the trees The lawn having become
jealous of the fine attire Of the new white
paint making the hotel and cottages 50 I'M
mGculate and attractive. must needs put IN
It's claim for extra extension. so like 80
many small white thrones DO countless new
white seats CLEAN over the grounds. 81
much foI IN additional beauty 10 the place,
but more for the peace of mind OF her who
sits awhile beside me" with the sweet cen
seriousness that the back Of her new gown IS
not being done for by dingy bench. or the
blessed guaranteed knowledge to q man that
he may indulge ia an hours romance on an
outdoor seat without such threatened dan
gers az a snag IN his white flannel trousers.
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Cards do not decrease in favor among the
married bellies. The game is promptly
called every morning in some pretty cottage,
and there are happy energies bent towards
winning the dainty prizes. which are sup
piled by the charming hostess of the occa-
sion. Mrs. Allen Donnan. Mrs. John ID.
Potts, Mrs. George Taylor of Norfolk, Mrs
Thomas K. Rutherford, Mrs. Robert Bosher
and Mrs Barton Grundy have each given
one OF these pleasant little parties. Mrs
D. n Remnant, OF Boston. and Mrs Cla-
renee Knowles OF Atlanta two ladies whose
popularity is always IN the ascendency, will
be the next to bring together this attractive
ooterie.
Last week delightful party went to the
Old Sweet Springs, while another merry
party will take the same picturesque trip
the first Of the week.
A most ENJOYABLE riding party filed the
hours Of yesterday afternoon. The grace
ful chaperon WAS young Mrs. Brannin Shr-
ley, OF Louisville. whose charming manners
as well as beauty make her great fayorlte.
Mr.. Shirley, Miss Murray and Miss Mary
Price of New York, Miss Judith Darlington.
Mr.. X. Il. Wilson, Jr.. Of New York, Mr..
Walter Price of New York. and Mr. Clar-
ence Knowles of Atlanta.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Pettet Miss Pettet
and Miss Margie Pettet are here as usual.
Miss Matoaca Gay is expected to-day.
Dlr. and Mrs. Clarence Knowles arrived a
few days since, and their stylish cart and |
handsome thoroughbreds are most noticea-
bic upon the drive. Among other recent
and well-known arrivals are Mr. aud Mrs.
Frank Clark and Mss Bessie Clark
of Baltimore, Captain Joseph Mani
gault of South Carolina. Mr. Robert +.
Lee and Dir. +. A. Moore Of Lexington, Va:
Judge and Mrs. Henry Murray and Misses
Murray of New York. Mrs. :. NJ. Kent and
MessrS. 4. X. and =. j. Gibson of Washing
ton, ID. c.; Mrs. Leigh r. Page. Miss
Gabriel Page. Mr. Frank A. Davenport, DR..
Christopher Tompkins, Dir. John +. Il.
Anderson, MAJOR Lewis GinteT, Mr.. An
thony hernan and others.
Miss Irene Langhorne, Miss Ellen Hob
son and Miss Bessie Pace are expected the
LIST of August.
Mrs. Robert Whitlock and Mrs. Charles
T. Workman will arrive this week for the
season. tRLIX.
HOCh BRIDGE ALUM
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