The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-14
SEASIDE AND MOUNTAIN
Gar WEEK Ar SUMNER RESORTS
The Old white Enjoying - Gala Season,
Despite the Opposition OF Old Sol.
Other Resorts.

There is an unceasng sound Of revelry now
b, day as we'll as night and no space Of
! given time seems sufficient to enfold the
| countless gayeties devised now for the hun
dreds of pleasure seekers here. The inge-
| nuity in these countless methods OF enjoy
ment are marvellous to consider, and each
one seems more to the point Of fun than its
happy predecessor.
The Omega fllast week was even more
brilliant than it's Alpha. The Columbian
| bali seemed scarce fed from the arena OF
gayety before the same stage was thronRed
with tho dIamatis persona OF successful
morning german. which filed Saturday
morning with delight for the dancers Mr.
10 Lane Stern was the efficient leader,
| which guaranteed not alone beautiful. but
| skiliful figures.
Most opportune after such a heating, If
enhancing. process was pool party given
by the Misses Murrey, OF New York. Other
refroshment than that offered by scientific
| plunges, graceful over strokes and dexterous
dives into the depths OF the limpid pool
was generally preferred IN an altogether de-
lectable luncheon, and the attractive young
hostess entertained with most graceful tact.
The popular Benedicts and matron bellies
were in it, on Monday evening TO the ex-
| clusion Of the bellies and. beauK. These gal
| liant husbands gave the hendsomest euchre
| party of the season, and whispers OF their
| elegant prizes made the tilt more animated
than usual even. They were won by Mrs.
Charles Pettet Of Louisville, silver brush
and comb Mrs. G. W. Haskins Of New
| York, silver mirror, Mrs. Ashton StarEe.
silver salts bottle; Mrs. Ran Norris, cut
glass bottle. silver stopper; Mrs. J. W. Rein
hart. silver scissors. emery and thimole-
| holder; Mrs. j. Thompson Brown OF Bed
| ford county. Va. silver nail pOllsher: Mrs.
Clarence Knowles Of Atlanta, silver hair
pin. The score was kept by Miss Margie
| Pettet.
A satisfaction as we'll as progressive
| euehre subscription party occupied the
! ladies on Saturday evening. Zach player
brought beautiful prize. the most success
| full having first choice of oil the rare display
of charming oonceits of every kind until
every one present was the happy possessor
of something pretty.
Upon Monday evening again large and
successful contllon made the grand old
| ballroom wear It's familiar look OF unsur-
! passed gOrgeOusness Elegant costumes and
| handsome bouquets We're the magic acces-
series of many a belle, while beaux were so
| plentiful that one young swain whose collar
was still stiff, cuffs unrumpled and limbs
/ most nimble complained OF being cool and
unpopular, while the lions of the evening
| damaged 20 dIsenchantment. we're forced 70
unromantic mOppings of their more than
| liquid brows and EN- barrassed jerks at stand
ing collars that would lie down.
The most unique and perhaps enjoyable
so-termed friyolity Of the week was a riding
| party given on Tuesday evening by Messrs.
| w. Ch-isty Churchill and I'd. W. Ferguson,
of Louisville. The moon shone as never
the moon shone before and lighted the way
of nine as fair horsewomen and the same
number of gallant equestrians as ever
mounted steed. Two hours Of romance
and rhapsody through picturesque meadows
and towards the great silyer-capped bills
was brought to a close by the command Of
halt from the captain Of this cavalry.
The camping ground for the nOnce
was quaint vine clad cottage in
a shadowy dell. There the effect was
heightened by lanterns. which. with their
vivid earthly hues. Knocked the radiance OF
the moon and revealed the way 70 such sub
stantal considerations as sandwiches aud
beer. salads. game, &c. The presiding
genius OF this crude restaurant was the
quaintest OF old English couples, whose deli
cious brogue was as much enjoyed IN their
naive comments as was the genuine cosey-
covered Scotch tea they brewed. This
refreshment over the merry party drifted
into the most inspiring chorus melody
and songs, old aud new, grave and gay,
trembled on the crisp mountain air. Mrs.
| Maurice Balknap. Of Louisville. Ky, as
chaperon added in many ways 10 the pleas
ure of the party. The others SO fortunate
as TO have had this memorable experience
were: Misses May Field, Caroline Wood
Catherine Caldwell and Mary Bruce of
Louisville. Lucy Tabb Of Hampton. Bessie
Clark OF Baltimore, Rosalie Winston and
Judith Darlington of Richmond, Messsrs.
Ed Furgusson, Crlsty Churchill, Arthur
Ruttledge of Louisville. Dickinson Of New
York. Turner Of Pennsylvania. ); Q. Cooper
of Baltimore Clarence Moore or Charleston,
w. Va. w. NJ. Speer OF New York aud
Preston Of Baltimore.
Mrs. T. j. Semmes, OF New Orleans, en-
tertained her lady friends at a delightful
progressive euohre on Saturday morning.
After the excitement OF the game was over
a delightful luncheon Of fruit was served
| and then the prizes announced as follows:
Mrs. j. A. Ware, New Orleans, sllyer-link
purse: Mrs. j. W. Reinhart, silver pen
handle; Mrs. Thomas II. Carter, photo
graph screen; Mrs Robert Goldsborough
of Washington, al artistic engagement
scroll.
Tuesday morning was most enjoyable TO the
| charming little coterie OF ladies by a Newman
ket party given by Mrs. Robert Whitlock,
Of Richmond. who is one OF the most grace
ful and agreeable hostesses OF the sehoOu'
The game seemed but an excuse for the
| daintiest of luncheons and the cards gave
place upon the tables 10 a most appetlslng
rspast. Mrs. Ford and Mrs. Charles Wor-
than, Jr., Mrs. Edward Latmer. OF Will
minRton, assisted in doing the honors. Inc
prizes were won by Mrs. Ashton Starke
gold and enamelled spoon; Miss Annie Wal
liams. gold and enamelled spoon: Mrs James
Y. Leigh, of Norfolk, royal Worcester vace;
Mrs. Clarence Knowles. Of Atlanta, silver
picture frame. Mrs. William FELTON,, Macon,
Ga. Dresden cup and saucer; Mrs. George
TAYLOR. of Norfolk, Dresden cup and sau-
Ger.
The evening OF the same day Mrs. A. q.
Dickinson. of New York, entertained at
handsome euchre party. The prizes were
won by Mrs Gamble, silver belt-buckle
Mrs RObera. bonbon spoon Mrs. Maginnis
silver gloye-dArner; Mrs. William FELTON,,
silver knife. and Mrs. Charles Pettet. silver
thimble-holder. Misses Dorsey OF Wash,
ington. Sallie Talbot of Richmond and
Fannie Dickinson of New York Kept the
score and received each q silver comb.
More elaborate costumes than usual at
breakfast upon Wednesday morning be-
spoke another daylight dance IN the ball
room, which proved to be one Of the largest
germans of the season The unusual chilli
ness OF the day increased the number Of
lookers-on. which. after sN. are perhaps
the greatest participants in the fun.
A progressive euchre party placed upon
Wednesday evenings programme by the
courtesy OF Mrs. j. A. Ware OF New Orleans,
was 8 most charming entertainment IN every
detail The gracious hostess was assisted
in her duties by Mrs. I. J.; Semmes OF Now
Orleans, Mrs Robert Whitlock Of Rich
- A. Eduard Tatipar of I.iirpfng