Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-08-31

An Enjoyable Leap Year German Managed
by the Ladies'.
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byth Ladies'.
Correspondence Of The Evening Star.
Rock ESoS SPRINGS, August 50, 1891
Rock Enon, the place Of many springs, n
now closing most successful season Success.
full in point Of numbers, hotel and cottages
having been overcrowded almost the entire
summer, and again in the fact that the beaus
and bellies have been very nearly equally di-
vided at this resort in tine mountains Of vir-
GINA Riding parties, climbing parties, bowl
ing parties and dancing parties (germans) have
been Of almost daily occurrence, while pro-
gressive euchre and drive whist have monopo-
lized the psrlors and upper porches.
Among the numerous progressive cnchre par
ties may be mentioned one Of twelve tables
given by Mrs. F. y. Carver Of Washington, at
which the prizes were handsome and Of value
The gentlemen's first prize-a pair OF cuff but
tons-was won by Mr.. I. +. Mcguire; the
ladies' first prize-a lace pin-by Miss f.
Miller. The usual supper closed the evening
entertainment. At the morning progressive
euchre party, Of ten tables. given by Mrs.
Samuel Cross of Capitol Hill, Washington,
the gentlenen's first prize gold scarf pin
was won by Mr.. Adam Denmead Of Baltimore;
the ladies' first prize-a silver hat pin-by Mrs
]. G. Heald Of Washington.
An auction party" conducted by Mrs.
Cross, productive Of much amusement
and an immense amount Of enthusiasm. The
articles disposed Of were numerous, the bid
ding was spirited and 1t is needless to say that
the entire stock was knocked of by the auc-
tioneer, Lieut.. Wilson, U. S. n.
Bowling parties, with prizes and supper at
tachments, have brought Mr.. ]. L. Davenport
of Washington to the front as prize taker and
champion bowler. 1t is declared that he has
q mascot"
Mr.. ]. F. Young Of Baltimore appeared to
have "cinch' on the leadership in the ger
mans until the ladies determined to eclipse the
entertainments Of the season of '92 at Rock
Enon with an evenings amusement conducted
by themselves. The result was leap year
german" of some twenty-five couples, lead by
Miss Nesmith Of Georgetown, with Mr.. Young.
with Miss Porter Of Baltimore and Lieut. VIII
son, United States navy, as second couple.
Among those dancing were Mrs. Samuel Cross
with Mr. Davis, Mr.. and Mrs. Denmead, Miss
Elinor Pairo with Mr.. Bright. Miss Case with
Mr.. Cook, Miss lowering and Mr.. Mite of Ball
timore, Miss Davenport with Mr.. Flemming,
Miss Swormstedt with Mr.. George
E. Provost, Miss Mcclure with Mr.
Hodges, Miss Passano Of Baltimore
with Mr.. Harry Smith of Wash
ington, Miss L. Williams with Mr.. Robertson
and Miss Caraher with Mr.. Porter. The figures
were the fan, lady or the tiger. rag baby, May
pole and scarf, with five favor figures with
favors consisting of fans, bells, pipes. Their
mometers, japanese dolls, Japanese parasols
and packages of bon bons. The favors were
distributed by Mr.. r. Lee Porter assisted by
Mr.. Pascault, who were seated on platform In
the Emusic room" The music was furnished
by the hotel orchestra, led by Mr.. Henderson
OF Baltimore. The refreshment tables were
spread in the large dining room and presented
an attractive spectacle. Miss Passana was the
business manager of this occasion, and to her
efforts were due. in large measure, the entire
success of the entertainment. To the ladies.
all, thanks were unanimously extended for their
kindly escort and every attention to the unpro-
tected gentlemen.
among the people registered at this resort
are Prof. o. c. Wight, Mai. W. Gwynn. Lieut..
Wilson, U. S. N, and wife, Capt. Thos. Turtle,
Z. $. A, wife and three children, Mrs. Harmer-
Reside, nurse and child, Mrs. Samuel Cross
and two daughters. Mrs. Maj. Caraher and
daughter. DR.. and Mrs. c. +. Macdonald, DR..
and Mrs. Barbarin, Mrs. NJ. E. Nesmith, Miss
Nesmith and Miss NJ. Nesmith, Mr.. and Mrs. B.
Pickman Mann, Mr.. and Mrs. William r. Riley,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. C. Heald, Mr.. and Mrs. W. H.
Barnes, Mr.. and Mrs. Croker, Mr.. and Mrs.
]. l.. Davenport, Miss Belle Davenport, Misses
Mabel and Lizzie Carver, Mrs. W. W. Case.
Miss Hattie Case. Mr.. William Ballantyne, IT,,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. I. skinner Misses Belle and
Kate Durfee, Mr.. and Mrs. William II. Harris,
Miss r. C. Vawter. Mr.. and Mrs. 7. F. Mcguire
and Miss Mcguire Miss NJ. Swormstedt, Mr..
George f. Provost, Mr.. V. +. Hodges, Mr.. II. H.
Smith, Mr.. f. S. Bright and numerous others,
all from Washington. Among those from a
distance are Mr.. and Mrs. 8. Z. Waters, from
Providence, r. l.
The STAR is seen in the hands of nearly
every man and woman at Rock Enon. The
first question in the morning is, Has The
STAR Gomez" c. E. W.