The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-07-17
ALLEGHASY SPRINGS.
Gathering Of the Claus-What They DO at
the kpriuEs.


Gathering Of the Clans-What They DO az
the Springs.
ALLEoHANY SPRINGS July 10. Special
Virginia watering places like watermelons,
never get fully ripe until about the middle
of July. Before that time by careful
humping around over the patch you may
perhaps. find few scattering ones that are
beginning to turn, but they are more pleas
ing to the eve than grateful to the palate
except. Of course. to that of the young and
lusty thrOng whose appetltes are keen, and
therefore easily pleased. Our social circle
here has now happily passed the unnpe
stage OF existence, and thump where you
will your ear is sure TO be greeted by that
delicious thud, that sound so joyful to every
American citizen without regard to age, sex
| or previous condition of seTytude.
Well What do they do at the Springs
They flirt and they tirt and they hirt.
That's what they do az the Springs"
with quips and pranks and wanton wiIes,
And hecks and mods and wreatheq smiles;
With Mirth that wrlnkled Care derldes
And Laughter holding both his sides"
Bumor travels as fast as enterprise but
in this instance it will be materiaiized, and
the hearts of our damsels tutter and papi-
tate with eager excitement over the pros
pectlye annual eDcampment of the Lynch
burg ZOuayes and Blues az this place on the
18th of this month The fair competitors
for "favOrs' from the "brass-buttOn' gen
try are boarding their most fetching gowns
for this gala occasion, each one hoping that
she may be queen in this game OF hearts.
Suffice IL TO say a warm welcome awaits the
'sOleT boys. and IN return we implore them
10 be mercfu TO the buds and not leave
too many heartaches with the girls they
leave behind them" for there Is an attrac-
ton in the glitter and gold OF military
adornment that 10 the feminine mind and
heat Is simply irresistible
Among the many attractions or which
Allegheny" can boast the music given by
Rees' fine band stands pre-eminent. Con-
certs twice daily. where selections from
Faust. William Tell, SemiTamide. Iadi and
others of equal merit are rendered IN a most
creditable manner. while the music for the
dance Is all that could be desired. ia addi-
ton to this we have several amateur must
clans. Among these are two very small
ohildren-little Miss Mathers and Miss
Long. of Greenyille Ala, whose excellence
is remarkable Variety was given 20 the
nightly regulation dancing IN the ballroom
last evening by Miss Bessie MatheTs. of
Louisville KY. charming little maiden of
twelve summers. who rYaied the far-famed
Carnencta by her graceful eyolutlons ia
several fancy dances. for she was compelled
to respond TO two enoores
Mr.. Harry Haden, of University of Penn
sylyania, bears the palm rs tho banjo viz
tuoso, and has admirlng audiences when
ever he performs.
Bowling parties are the order OF the day.
and from one of these recently one of the
young men returned wearing the green in
the shape of a unique straw hat banded
with ribbon of that hue. Whether il was a
mark that the "green-eyed monster had
taken possession Of his soul or that he had
shown himself green hand with the
balls IS still a mystery.
Every afternoon gay parties Of eques-
trlennes start out for ride over the many
beautiful roads leading from these springs
the Bromide Lithia Springs, three miles
distant being favOrite route. leading as
II does, through scenery that would tempt a
painters brush. After one of these brisk
galops the girls return with glow on their
fair cheeks and an exubetsnce of spirits
that adds charm to beauty.
We lave a striking example Of the eff
cscy Of the famous Allegheny water in the
persons of MIR. Armstrong, OF Lexington,
Ky. and Air. Workman. OF Paris. Texas,
both inyalids. suffering from that dread dis
ease. dyspepsia one now tripping the
Y.
other climbing mountains. The Richmond
party, too. are all enjoying the cool, brac-
ing air.
Our resident physician. Dr. Darlington.
relolces IN the possession of very
fine thoroughbred bay horse. purchased
since his arrival here and in this new pos
session IS the envy OF the beaux OF the place.
one Of the latest iads is the little leather
back book. IN different colors, containing
the sentiments of friends in verse. and with
4 blank left for the name OF the friend. il il
at the same time an index TO the character
OF the person. It's q unique as well as A
pretty idea, aud is quite English, don't YOU
know.
The fine photographer. w. w. Kuser. of
Philadelp hia. is here taking views of thia
lovely landscape.
Among the late arrivals are: G. II. Jen-
nings. Roanoke; John A. Hancock. 4. X.
Parrish, wife and two children Richmond.
cordially welcomed by their host Of admi-
Irers; T. ID. Tyson ana wife, Knoxville.
Tenn; Mrs. Graham Macfariane. maid and
three children Mrs. Isaac Cronnie. Louis
vile, KY; II. l.. Powell, StAunton: Mrs. NJ.
~ 1. Tyson. Raleigh, n. c.. Robert Ruff,
uaiyeston. Texas; Mr.. and Mrs. A. y. Hud-
son ard son, Lexington. Ky; Mrs. W. q.
,5eits, New Orleans. La; Mrs. Angel and
Miss beatrice Angel. Galveston. Texas; Col
onei W. l.. Moody tthe baker, and wife.
uaiseAton- Texas: j. Frank Psta. Sumter.