Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-19
THE SEASONS HEIGHT
Perfect Rush and Round Of Pleasure at
ROckbridse Alum.
an EXCITING GAME OF Lotto.
Dinners, Ral poudrc Germans. and Other
Entertainments Amusing Camp
Scenes--At Other Resorts

pcrienCcd a very INtlE 'ii"o ""''"b '"N
past week and have had perfect rish
md round OF festivities. Mrs. Badger
Browns Toto party on Wednesday was
very charming. Mrs. Brown Is noted IN
baltimore for the elegance OF her enter
iainments and this proved yet another
score in her favor. The tables were placed
IN the grand hotel. which was beautifully
decorated with ferns and potted plants
and wild asparagus gracefully entwincd
around the chandeliers Some fifty guests
INDUCED In the exciting game Of Lotto
The prizes were unusually handsome
md were won by Mrs. John
Erdcrs and Colonel James II. Branch
a Celigh:ful supper was served ut
Sc O'Clock. and regent punch dispensed
all during the hours. Mrs Brown. as
sisted by her daughter. katherine John
received her guests IN the most gracious
manner. and looked handsome in Il black
satin gown. diamond ornaments Mrs
Ketchum wore lovely gown Of ivory
satin. trimmed in rare Oh lace. MIS-
NJ. Blair sister 10 Mrs. Brown, looke'
extremely pretty in a lavender brocahe
and pointed lace
Among those who enjoyed Mrs. ana
Miss Browns hospitality were Mrs sen
ator Walsh. Mcsdamcs Dorson. Nc
Donald. James 4. Nclch, Charles La
throp. John Finders, G. &. McPhai
schoo'craU Watkins. Crutchhcld. NC
Adams Mi-s Hewitt. Miss Mcdowell
ed. v,
-rD,rmont. Eloisc White. Emily WI
1i,ms Elise watkins, Jane Surpe1. MISS
SINH. Misses Bone. Mauic Rahhih
IN Hopkins. LAwt0n, ana diners
Awon.. the gentlemen were McSsrs. rope
Tlavd. Stewart. George II. HeH
1JHs. MI Crcushaw. Colonel - ~
J,r,uch. an Of Richmond; Mcssrs, Sc'-
IN & Eurrrlss. G. j.. Wilkinson, James
1unn. ". Emery iIartridse, jerry. '",
5arI. Mayo Reed. Captain HuHh ~ va.
Iicutenant Paxton. James Cabel' '''"ie,
NcAdams. Major Ludlow MI 'ooN'
others. ,.,,.>.,,p
PRETTY DINNER.
On Monday evening one of the pr rs, ',N'
dinners OF the season was ttHu' -
oqic,rs Of the First Virginia Nolun' ~
prcfrcnt Of cavalry by the following
c,ntl.mcn: Gordin Gucrard. William H.
Tf.r-ri1r,. Trenholm Hopkins from -
7.,uuah: Uoywcod Jery"y am May"
Teed. from Charleston. :. C. rms VIZ
one Of the many handsom" cntcft"li'i'''" -
given hv these gentlemen t. their lii, "I9
and their departure next "''A wan
much roSre tied. anil POM
on Wednesday evening the ia,
drc" followed by a german gwen 10y 81,
gentlemen to the ladies, was a very ~
liant affair The german began al -
o.ciock. and was lei by Miss Perry man
of Mobile. with Mr.. Fell. of Nirs,m.''ii'
Those dancing were Misses l-iillIH ~
1i,,os Mr.. Warren lee. Jennie MiiI1dE'
= io,,,.nant Paxton. Kathcriu" Brown -
q Harris. Emma Hopkins. Ii. MAJ u
der. Eloise " hitc Mr. M4Ipih, All
Dawson. W. &. Paxton, MIS- l'"l"I'
Colonel Branch. Mrs. tndeIs' '"pta"
Nelson. Mrs Wclch. General Ana, I5 ,.,',
Jais, Yarhorouch. NJ. Cook laHai"
1rlournov. Mr. Eowc. Miss Serp'll Johh
Iurd. Miss Stephenson lanes Drum
T-.tolIe Colr,u,r Mr. Emery. Maud Kan
&, Nr P-p,. Miss IoWc. Mr.. Hopkins.
Alice Strrou. Br steward. Mrs. NilcoN.
Judge wilcox. MIS-. Calisch. Mr.. Cahsch'
Ellen Stephenson. Proctor Jones. hua
Newsomc Mr.. Habhstou. Mrs. 'harleS
Iathrop. Mr.. Jgrvcy. Mr.. steward anu
Mr. Burnett. crap ron's-nIrS' l'"nNi'''
Nr- Noicht. Mrs. McThau Mrs. Clarence
Smith. ana MI. Wright.
ON sunday We were favored with two
splendid -crroIs. on" delivered at me
Grand Hotel IN the morning by Rev. lr.
Caliech. a. Richmond. and one At the Cen
sral Hoir in the evening by Dr. Sirickl. r.
az Augusta. Ga. Both of these gentlemen
are euianu, dNiu,s, and called out large
congregations on both occasions
COLONEL RRANCHS DINNER.
ono o. the finest delightful social events
of the past week was the entertainment
given by Colonel James r. Branch e
some thirty OF his friends at The oncamp
mont on Monday evening. The night was
perfect. "a TCfrtsh hing shower the day be-
fore having Cfirctually laid the dust ans
made promcnadiug about thr camp quite
.rilyahle. TIE scene presented WAS bOtl
picturesque and animated. the varied cos
TUNES OF the ladies' and the cleaning
white stretches of canvas, forming
lovely picture against the background al
c-..u foliage. Seated around the granl
campfire. Fongs OF ye Oldcn tim $, Tent
IN, Tonight" "GWin' Back To Dixie
aud many othe familiar fdV0ritcS were
given in the very best style. An clc@dn
supp-r was served. Forester from Rich
rooud. being the caterer. ana champaign
and other wines were dispensed il
abundance during the evening" Thos'
snioying the courtesy of Colonel Brancl
were: Mrs. William Royal, Mrs. Charles
IAthrop Mrs. Dr. Dorson, Mrs Foster
MI. James <. NclCh. Mr.. John Finders
Sis. Kvan. Mrs. Schoolcraft. Mrs Badge
Brown. Mrs. Kidgely McHlair, Mrs
pourhtv. Mrs. George McAdams. Mrs. 6
&. NcPhan. Mrs. John LETTER. Mrs. Nc
p.rmont: Mcssre. McAdams, Doughty
lIlI. Gucrard Jersey. Reed. Or. james
Ius General Charles Anderson, Lieu
tenant Paxton. Or. Magrudcr Captain
Nelson, and others.
TIE GREAT EVENT.
ON Tuesday evening one of thr larg st
and most cle.ant entertainments Of the
season was given by Major John II. Lud-
low. 1t cclipso1 anything given in the
mountains in its hrilliaucY and elegance.
Everything was managed so comfortably
that general satisfaction heamcd in every
countcnance. and the hours were illcd
with pleasure for all. Cards, dancing.
and flirting were INDUCED IN until Il
O'clock. when "a sumptuous supper was
served. and sparkling Champagne flowed
like water The tables were beautifully
decorated with flowers ana ferns. Three
hundred guests were seated. The Major
was the ideal host. and presided with
great dignity and grace, making each
one feel that ne or she was the favored
guest Some very appropriate toasts
were drunk ana handsomely responded
10 by the Major. Elegant silver FouNenirs
were drawn for by all present. The eve
ming VIII live long in the memories ol
those who enjoyed the princely hospltaht!
extended by Major Ludlow.
The tournament on Wednesday brough
out "A large crowd from all the neishbor
Ing spriugs and counties, and II was
gala DAY. Mr.. Warren Lee, Of Alhemarle
had The honor OF GROWING as queer
Miss Emily Williams. of Charlottesville
"A beautiful brunette She was gOwnc'
in white satin and Chifon-jcwclled crown
Lieutenant H. G.. payton crowned MIS-
Jennie Niilady as first maid OF honor
She wore white silk and tullc. and locke
very lovely. J.. r. Harris crowned Mis-
Katherine John Brown as second maid o
honor she was gOwncd In ciel-blue sill
md fulle which was very becoming. a
she IS a pronounced blonde beauty. MIS-
emma Hopkins, strlkingly handsom
brunette. was crowned hind maid o
honor by Or Magruder. and wore Lavender
silk and pearls.
Among the late arrivals here from ~
Louis Is Mr.. Stephenson and his attractiV
family. Miss May Stephenson posscsse
rare talent as "A vocalist. Her voice /
most highly cultivated and has tina
sweetness and magnetism that is grante'
by nature 10 only a favored few.