The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-10

eous ensign at our quarantine stations.
and yellow fever has been held down by
the admirable laws Of our National Health
Bulea
The spots on the sun. however. may
taye caused old Fluvius and Roreas 10
awaken Morpheus and demand Of him
tribute for the gentle slumber given to the
Colonel.
II has been said that II IL a div.
natter to paint whirlwind. and |
am sure Il Is equally so, TO describe n
hurricane such as we experienced ON
Monday week last The wind and rain
had very much the appearance OF the
steam from q locomotive, and over thirty
trees were leveled to the ground. before
its fierce force. The little quiet, babbling
Lrtok became a surglrg. raging. cataract.
tearing and forcing everything before IL.
But next morning the sun shone as bright
Is. and the birds sang as swectly az
If notl ing had occurred; thereby recall!
ing 10 the writer the scene az die old town
OF Dundee. Scotland, when the famous
bridge OF THE Tay" was d,str0yed.
autumn IS here and expiring summer
places ns feeble hand in the grasp Of
bracing September The crisp, vigorous
atmosphere, that now comes eareering
from the north, brings a buoyance TO our
feelings and elasticity to the. steo.
Soon the fields Will be noddlng their
rich plumes Of golden seed and the foliage
on every knoll will be swelling mound
Of teweled lustre. Departures for home
are now Of daily occurrence, but quite
a number. so informed by the proprietor,
are booked for September, and he an
nual meeting OF the Democratic cOnven-
ton on the 18th Of September Will be an
interesting occasion
on Monday night Mr. John W. Boswell.
Of Danville, gave q champagne sumner.
in honor Of Miss Marie Davis. Of Peters
burg Beautiful roses adorned the Gov
crs and plates. There was "A feast of
reason and flow Of wit" that made II
most delightful affair. Mr. l. l.. Belt
wos toast master, and called upon Mr.. w.
s. Copeland, late OF the Register, Dan
Vile, 10 respond TO The Summer Girl,
o theme Of bOundless resources md
Mr. Copeland handled 1t in a thoroughly
satisfactory manner. Judge Farrar was
called upon to select his own subject
1t is well known that he is equal to any
emergency, and on this occasion he
caused many peal5 Of laughter 20 echo
through the room AT the conclusion, the
health and prosperity Of the host was
dT ank standing. The favored guests were
Governor Mckinney and wife. W. S Cope
lend and wife, James l. Pritchett and
wife. Mr.. Nelson Patterson. Miss Euge
Patterson, Miss Lima Davis, Miss Marie
Cooke, b. l. Belt, Judge Farrar, David
Dunlop. Jr.
The Governor has returned 10 Richmond.
and Lnny regrets have oe,n expressed
that this is the last season We are TO see
him 81 governor. His administration has
been marked hy a gOoG example Of mod
esty ana economy lie has cared very
Htte for civic honors and display pre-
ferriug rather 90 pass his leisure moments
ln private social circle. His closing mes
sage 90 the Legislature win shoW q vast
Improvement On the condition. Of all. the
institutions of the State. and q nice bal
ance I'm the treasury These facts Will
last when the glam0r and glitter Of pam
orGmic displays viii have faded away
The Rev J.. a PcnicS preached for us
Sunday night He viii leave this week
for Camden, n. j., where he has acc s2,ed
call.
Dr. John y. UpshUr and family. Of your
city also LETT last week. The doctor had
ain appointment on Wednesday last to
take part bob the discussion before the
pan-Amerlcan Medical Congress.