Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-08-29
Life at Capon Springs.
Correspondence of The Evening Star


CAPoN SPRINGS, Va, Aug. 81, 1892.
The gayest season perhaps that old Capor
ever had is now drawing to close. From
morning until evening there has been nothing
but pleasure and amusement. The pains of the
invalid who sought relief in the life-bringins
waters have been assauged by the general cheer
fnlness which has surrounded him. and the
seeker after pleasure has been more than
satiated by the nightly dances, germans aud
other amusements which found at such q
resort.
Among the 700 guests from all parts o,
the Union are many very beautiful women
both married and single. and it would be in
bad taste for any one section to lay claim to the
palm.
The great event of the early part Of the week
was the annual tournament, which came off on
Tuesday. and in which twenty-three knights
each clothed in his emblematic colors and
mounted on a handsome steed, contended for
the prize Of browning some fair maid queen OF
love and beauty.
Mr.. W. A. Little Of Fredericksburg, in an
eloquent address, delivered the charge to the
knights.
The successful contestants were Mr.. J. s,
Denny, Knight of the Old Dominion, Of Win
chester, who gained the first prize; Mr. J. E.
s. Shippers, Knight of Fa,rview, third. and Mr..
Harden, knight Of Clairmount, fourth
This most successful tourney was closed at
night by ball. The ball room was beautifully
festooned with wreaths and flowers, and rich
and rare exotic plants were placed on the stage,
around the columns Of the orchestra.
Col. A. P. Colesberry Of Philadelphia de-
ivered an eloquent address,
His speech was warmly applauded, and Mt its
close he ordered the knights who were on the
stage with the ladies Of their choice to crown
them
Miss Mary E. Russell Of Winchester, as
queen, bore her honors gracefully, as well as
did the maids of honor, Miss Lilly Carr of
Washington, Miss Virginia Faust of Washing
ton and Miss Morrison of st. Louis. A
sumptuous repast closed the evening.
On Wednesday musicale, composed Of the
tnient Of the Springs, was given under the
supervision Of Mrs. Carr Of Washington for the
benefit of the walters, and her efforts were
handsomely rewarded by the neat sum realized.
The entertainment was composed Of vocal and
instrumental music and recitations.
On Thursday night the children's fancy cos
tune ball took place and proved very success
full entertainment. From the little tot of five
to the larger miss of ten all were beautifully
costuned. Miss Bessie Cottman of Baltimore.
as daughter Of the regiment, led the little ones
in the intricate mazes Of the march.
She opened the ball by dancing the Spanish
Mszourka," and in which she showed such
grace and ease Of posture. 1t would be hard
for any one to say who was the most perfectly
dressed one Of the set, as all deserve special
mention.
Among those who took part were the follow
ing from Washington: Mamie Carr, Emblem of
American Flag and Golden Rod; Catherine
Cooley, Stella; Byrd Page. Tambourine Girl;
Bessie Cooley. Swiss Peasant Blanch Romero,
Mexican Peasant; Don Carr, Toreador, and Joe
Car, Italian Peasant.
Full away was given the little ones and they
enjoyed their privileges very much, and they
deserve great credit for their successful per-
formance OF the many and intricate dances.
Tonight 10 to be the grand affair OF the season.
II being souvenir german, and very handsome
are tne souvenirs to be. J. II. H.