Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-09
GAY DOINGs At OAKLAND.
ftchfcs. Euchre Parties and Other
Pleasures on the Mountain Ton.
Correspondence OF The Evening Star


Correspondence Of The Evening Star.
OAKLAND. Nd. August 8. 1893
swallow falls on the Little Youehieghenv
river, nine miles drive over the mountains
from Oakland, is one OF the most pictur-
esque spots in a region replete with roman
tic surroundings. and the sequestered cool-
ness or the lovely glen, with its tumbltng
cascades over magnificent granite boulders.
that. through a succession Of RAPIDS break
the maj plunge In twain. like the cleft tail
OF a swallow, is always a tempting spot to
picnicers. in spite OF the long drive over the
rough mountain roads
saturday dawned clear and bright with
just that touch of freshness In the air one
always attributes to October the very day
Tor a pleasure trip. and the guests invited
by Mrs Estes G. Rathbone set gaily forth
IN tnree wagon loads for a long DAYS jaunt
Arriving at the falls in good time for lunch
con, the least was spread upon the nat sur
lace rsSe OF the rocks. in fun view OF the cas-
caae. ana a merry party OF young people
spent the hours in pleasant ramblines
through the glen. The guests Included Mrs
Emma MiIiikin Of Philadelphia, sister in-law
OF the hostess: Mr.. Frank Tennysiu Neely
OF chicago. the Misses Crosby, daughters OF
ADMIRAL Crosby; Miss May Howard OF Bal
McParlane of Washington, guest OF Mrs
Gen. Crook; Mr.. Brown and Mr. Lambert.
also or the District, with Mr.. Campbell
days. ,'e''-
Mrs. Estes G. Rathbone and Mrs. Gen.
Srook, TWO or the most public spirited
among women residents, are about to or
ganize a humane society at Oakland. in
which effort they are promised staunch sup
port by the leading citizens and livery men
Friday last Mrs. John G. Carlisle and Mrs.
Gresham drove over to Oakland and spent
several hours In sight seeing in the village
Mrs. Carlisle was highly interested in a
handsome Maltese cat, who lay Stunning
himself In yard. who rejoiced In the name
nd
ton she attempted to cajole him into friend
snip, but the unappreciatiye feline scam
PEREZ Per away among the tangled growth and
According to present plans the cabinet
ladies' Will remain for at least a fortnight
az me Deer Park Hotel and are confidently
looking forward to the coming OF AT lea 81
two OF the officials on Friday next Their
great desire is to enjoy much rest as
obligations Of the winter. and thew have
t theis kept free of engagements during
Friday evening the guests at the Oakland
Hotel organized a progressive euchre party.
participated In by most of the resident gem
Mrs. Chaplin Of Washington entertained q
large company on Friday evening at a pro-
gressive heart party at her Deer Park cot
tg The prizes were unusually elegant.
being mostly or silver, seven in all Miss
May Barbour carried or the first ladies'
prize. a handsome silver buckle; Ray Turn
bull the first gentlemen's. a silver hat
brush Capt Geo. Lemon and Mr. BUCK
Burdette were also among the lucky ones
Miss katydid Jones, with her mother left
Tor Washington on Monday. after a fort
night stay at the hotel Judge Jeremiah
wilson, who owns one of the handsomest
places on the outskirts of the VILLAGE. left
Sunday night for Washington
Mrs, Crook has with her this season at
Crooks Crest. on the highest peak OF the
mountains, 5000 feet above the level OF the
sea. her sister. Mrs. Reade. a most charm
Ing woman. also Miss Webster and Miss
McParlane Of Washington. A few evenings
since the ladies entertained a company of
friends at an informal tea The table was
spread In cozy corner OF the hall, OPEN
ing out upon the balcony. giving an unirter-
rupted view Of many miles I'm extent, justly
claimed to be one of the most beautiful in
all the region round about.
On Tuesday last the cabinet ladies were
! entertained at dinner by Mrs. Crook at
Crooks Crest.
Mrs Bisseii. with her baby daughter. is
much of the time with her aunt. Mrs. Hos
mer, at the latter's cottage. According 10
present plans. Mrs. Bssell intends to return
| TO Washington on the LIST of September.