The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-07-10


leaving the city TO spend the day, but the
majority found amusement nearer home. The
Gun Club. according to their usual custom,
gave a 4th Of July shoot and picnic at their
spacious grounds aud comfortable clubhouse
near the city. which was largy attended
and highly enjoyed At 1870 O'Clock
sumptuous dinner was served. TO
which the clubmen and their many guests dld
ample Justice the tables being laden with
the most tempting visnds, and enough Delhg
provided TO have entertained thrice the mum
Der who were present. Inc hfst event, Ien
single birds. rapid FIRE system, was won oy
Dir. w. ". Dornin. Of this city, the prize
handsome gun case. -.
The second eveut-a team shoot at twenty
single birds-resulted IN tie between Lynch-
burg No and the Stsunton team lueY
agreed 10 divide the prize which was ashVeI
cup with the names OF the winners engraved
thereon. Mr. W. W. Dornin made the high-
est average Of the day with Parker nam
meress gun. and the shooting all around was
unusually good.
The Roanoke and Lynchburg teams played
two exciting games 81 ball at ltivermont
Park. one IN the morning and the other IN the
afternoon Of the Fourth. both drawing i'm
mense crowds and resulting IN victory Tor
the Roanokes IN the first by a score OF TO 0.
and the Lynohburgs in the last game the
score standing 3 10 4. The batteries were
Boyd and SandersOn for Roanoke and
Robertson. Glass and Scott for Lynch
burg. The excitement during the after
noon game was intense. as at
one time it looked as though
our Lynchburg boys were going 10 be
beaten again. but thanks to the good playing
of plucky little Bus HITTER and 'Shanks
Scott" victory perched once more upon the
banner Of the city club.
At 'fdlsy." the beautiful country
home of L. Il. Craiehill Esq, the
aF
captain spent the day enioyably IN ball
games and target practice with delightful re-
ireshments served beneath the spread
Ing live oaks of the spacious lawn.
Mr.. Thomas Ryland won the gold medal
for the best shot in the company, ana
Private McYeigh captured for the third time
the wooden medal for the poorest shot At
night small but select german was given at
the West Lynchburg Hotel, at which were pre-
sent some Of the "fairest of tho fair" II was
led by Mr. John W. Otey. and the dancing
was particularly enjoyed because OF the sud
den and agreeable change in the weather
the night being so cool az 20 render wraps
= necessity both going and returning.
Mrs f. l.. HITTER. the Misses Hutter. Miss
Norvel Otey and Miss Anime Hammer re-
turned from the University finals on Thurs
day last. the young ladies Of the party look
Ing little fatigued from their constant
dancing and not quite as bright as when
they started. but enthusiastic in their praises
OF the University. the students and the
peOple Of Charlottesville generally. They
agree unanimously that they had the best
time they ever bad anywhere, and, as they
are all bellies and have a good time every
where, this is saying good deal.
The Lynchburg delegation was conceded 10
be the handsomest present, and attracted
universal attention. and we, az q reporter.
from the same city felt particularly gratihed
at all the nice things we heard said about
them individually aud collectively. Miss
Hammer. at the final ball, wore becoming
costume Of Nile green silk with pink
roses: her escort was Mr. Hampson Gary,
of Texas. Miss Otey was attended
By Mr.. Hugh Parrish, OF Norfolk and her
costume was a lovely creation OF black satin
With 0verdress Of black null, embroidered III
pink rosebuds. The Misses Hutter wore
exquisite gowns Of striped brOcade with gar
niture Of pink and olive ribbons and pink silk
null. striking and trenohy looking. Miss
Hutter was with Mr.. Oliver Catchngs. OF
Savannah, Ga. and Miss Mamie Hutter with
Mr.. Jackson Ttlton, Of Norfolk, who mad
that day taken his degree IN law
Miss Jennie Nandegriits party for Virginia
Beach left on Friday morning. Among them
were: Mrs. G. NJ Blackboard, MIR. and Mrs.
Charles L. Hsald. Mrs. T. VI. Carson, Mrs.
William ~ Lille, Mr.. and Mrs. james A. tord,
Mrs. Powell, DR.. Parsons. Miss Lila Lang
horne, Miss Maggie Payne. Miss Annie Leigh
Brown, Mr.. Guy LangnOrne and Mr.. robert
Dirom. These will be joined at the Beach by
q number Of others from Washington and
Alexandria, and we predict for them gay
and enjoyable trip.
Peter Otey of this city. is in our midst again,
back from the Academy of Visitation. George
town and brought with her a valuable aud
wellldeserved testimonial TO her talents ana
industry 10 the shape of a beautiful gold
medal. awarded her for proficiency in music.
1t was the only music medal given IN a school
of $50 girls. and prize indeed OF which she
should be proud.
Miss Lewis and Miss Payne Of Culpeper,
were in the city few days ago
Miss Anna Langhorne lett on Friday for
visit to friends in Norfolk.
Miss Katie Pryor has gone on summer
visit 20 friends in North Caiolna.
Mr.. and Mrs. ". l.. Dorr, OF Florida, are
the guests Of Mr. T. D. Evans. Mrs. Dorr "a
sster Of Mrs. Evans.
Miss Kate Hunt. principal Of the Stonewal
Ipstitate, Abingdon. is guest Of beI aunt,
Miss Mollie Lasghorne.
". T. Is. ellis of Amherst. has gone TO
Cobb's IslsHd as resident physician for the
summer.
very pleasant progressive euchre party
was given by Mr. and Mrs. r. W. Broadnax
on Saturday evening in honor of Mr., and
Mrs. George Cameron aud Mics Sully OF
Petersburg. Their knowledge of the game
set a. naught all efforts of the home team.
and resulted naturally IN a victory tor the
NlbltOrb. hetuCtahtlyt ~ uliuhiElIs luo kuC'tS
departed with recollections of charming
evening.
DR.. Felix preached MS last sermon on
"Aiatrimony" on Sunday night at the Baptist
church ia the presence of "a large coneTega-
ton We really believe that those sermons
have accomplished great deal Of good. and
no one could hear them without being bene-
6ted His subiec. on Sunday night was the
equal obligation resting on men as on women
10 lead lives OF purity, and his remarks were
full Of the most earnest feeling
lawn party was given on College HUI last
night for the benefit of the church fund and
handsome sum realized.
Mss Nellie Dickinson. daughter OF DR..
Dickinson OF the Religious Herald of Rich
pond, is the guest Of Miss Lillian Peters, IN
this city RUTH RIPPLE.
Iredorioksburg.
FhEuRmcKsBURG. Va. July 9.-The gayeties
az the week commenced Monday. July 18th.
WIN The match game of baseball between
tue Glen Allen and fredericksburg CLUBS,
,@hioh proved exceedingly interesting 10 q
iAtSe CROWD OF spectators.
oince Then large variety Of amusements
ana embellishments have been INDUCED Ia,
making the week "a most enjoyable one. Two
nghs there were picnics on SCOTS Island,
N.r a..