The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-27
THE ROCKBRJDGE ALUM.
The Season at the Height Of its GnietY ~
This Charming Resort.

ROCK BRIDGE ALUM SPRINGS Va.
Aug. Specialize crowning event OF
the season was the elegant German ten
dered by Miss Daniel of Augusta, Ca 10
her three young friends, Misses Phinigey
Harris and Nellie Boykln.
The ball room was transformed into a
bower Of beauty by tasteful fingers the
chandeliers and windows festooned with
trailing green vines ana e0lered ribbons
while in front OF the orchestra was deep
railing Of green. making Il most effective
underneath softly tinted lamp-shades
augmented by the llght OF many wax can
dies itted the fairy forms Of lovely mai
dens I'm dainttest costumes. and the figures
OF the German were never more strik-
ing than when led by Miss Phingcy and
Mir Figgitt.
Mrs. Daniel appeared In elegant old
rose brOcaded gown-a creation OF Felix
I'm his happiest m0od-and was assisted
IN receiving by Mrs. Percy Roberts of
New Orleans. .-Phinizey- Green Branch
Walch. B0ykin. Wright Stocking and
smythe of Augusta and Miss Clarke Of
Virginia. A most sumptioUs collation. was
served, OF punch and other delicacies and
otter the supper the fayors distributed ~
Mrs. cabel Mrs. W. Stokes. senious and
Green.
The following were the dancers; Misses
NJ. Lewis. ~ Bokin. Blair. Phinizey, Har-
ris, Cabaniss. Moran. L. Bowe. shelton.
Branch. wilkins. Pike, Howell. Courtney
T.. Kinney. Marlborough. Lila Peyton-
Kate Montague, Betty Hayes Moran and
Messrs. u. Peyton, Maryo A, Lawton. S.
Feggett. Glasgow. Talb I, Shelton. Var
borough, Landon White, l.. Senious,
Johnson, A. Jones owens, Kinney, Bo-
rum. Stuart Bowe. J. Branch. New, Hud-
son, Or. Montgomery.
Mrs. W. Cosby. OF Richmond. gave 20
her many friends q delightful stop par
" on Friday Mrs Elliot OF Norfolk,
A progressive whist party, which was
pronounced delightful.
Mrs. Lawton, Iof Charleston. 3. O.,
who has been here two months. and is
unusually admired, gave 10 fifty OF her
friends most brilliant progressive
euchre. The card room was very gay
scene. fand the awarding OF prizes
caused much imerriment Tho first
very handsome gold spoon, won by Mrs
Branch; turquoise pin. by Mrs. DR.
Shields. paper knife and silver pin by
MIS- Simms and Miss Anbie Branch.
on Sunday q most enjoyable service
was held In the ballroom by Rev. Mr.
~.
Forge. Jand an Englshman Of large
mind and heart. Who with his young
wife is s)iourning here. ond AT nisf all
met in the large siry parlOr 70 enjoy the
singing OF Mr. Hotchkiss. whose superb
voice was enjoyed by all present.
Mrs T. o. Barbour and Mrs Jas. Pat
terson who are everywhere popular
gave a most delightful stop party 20
their friends and three handsome
prizes.
sister Mrs Green. bf Augusta, nee
skipwlth, invited twelve ladies' 70 meet
on their shaded verandah in trial at
whist The first prize won by Mrs.
simonds; second by Mrs Phinizey.
Mrs. LEROY. Stokes, Lottier. Cabeil
and Doyle have many friends here and
Mrs. Howell, Walch. Smith and Stock
ing are charming acqualntances. indeed
Georgia seems doing her best TO eclipse
Virginia In beauty here.
This IL an ideal place for children
both for health and safety and the ball
room is crowded With many lovely
children from eight 10 nine +. NJ.
Mrs. DR. Chancellor OF the University
OF Virginia. entertained her friends with
a small card party and after II melons.
Mrs. Peyton and Kinney, not only do
the honors in the most graceful manner
possible. but give 70 the ladies' here
many delightful drives.
Mrs. Moran and two handsome daugf-
ters are here form Chancellorsville Mr..
Mccormick and family from Chicago.
lawrence Schoolcraft 4 Baltimore. DR..
Phillips from Hampton and Henry J..
CabelI OF Richmond
Russ Mary Johnson with her brother.
and HIS two sons are here; also Airs.
lanes Frazier and Mrs. Robertson. the
last from North Carolina
Major Ludlow gave 70 his many friends
and admrers a lovely feaest on Wednes-
dov. There were eighteen tables Of pro-
gressive euchre. and the very handsome
first prize was won by Mrs. X. @. Cabell,
and consisted OF gold bonbon spoons;
second prize. diamond pin. by Miss
Clarke: the third. scarf pin. Miss Kinney. i
and silver fruit knife by Major Green.
OF Georgia.
Champagne and salad were served by
Forester In his best style.