Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-07-29
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Farmers and Cattle Grateful for Rain
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DtINNSVILLE. VA. July 2s-tSpeclal)
At last the agony is over. the drought Is
broken. and our people are wearing more
cheerful and hopeful faces. and well they
may; indeed from the smallest sprig Oh
grass 70 herds OF cattle. which have for
20 long been plnchins short with scorch-
ed pastures for food, and rowing here
and there In search OF drops OF water TO
cool their parchsd tongues. have every
and the best cause for rejoicing. satur-
DAY evening. the 2lst. we had splendid
shower Of rain and quite fan OF II during
the night. Then sunday II raiued pretty
much all day. 1t came without storm or
tempest, In cop.ous showers, penetrating
the roots OF every growing tree and plant.
Never was there a greater Improvement
visible in so few days.
Dunsville, too. is nOurishing, the SOUND
OF saw and hammer may be- heard from
early morn 70 dewy eve. Skilled mechah-
| les are building A fine suburban mansion
for ]. T.. Knite, located near his father
residence, overlooking the grand old Rap
pahannock. where. from its observatory,
steamers and all manner OF river craft
may be seen plying that noble river
One of the steamers proposes 10 carry
a crowd down the river on Sunday
morning for the great Marvin Grove
Baptist camp-meeting. 10 return that eve
ming. This will be very convenient TO
many who are anxious to attend that
meeting, for. owing to the long drive
by land. the trouble In crossing the Rap
pahsnnock will Ire obyiated.
Revs. A. r. Scott and W. Campbell left
yesterday for the Rappahannock Baptist
Association meeting. held this year at
Harmony. Mlddlesex county.
Mrs X. l.. Aiusiie and Miss VI. r.
Hundly have returned 10 their homes
here for the summer. Rev. Peter Ainsiie
son Of Mrs Ainslie. who has charge Of a
church in Baltimore. is expected on the
2.th instant, and will spend a short time
at his boyhood home for recreation.
\ MASONIC TRIAL
The MasOns Of Arlington Lodge con-
vened again on the 23d. Curiosity IS on
stills trying to peep over the walls OF
Masonry 70 discover the fate Of the
party 50 long undergoing trial for some
violation Of the order
Though unayoiiably late Of mention, II
is still fresh ani green In tie pleasing
memories Of those who had the honor OF
attending the grand occasion Of the nth
being an entertainment given by Judge
7. r. b. Wright and his elegant lady by
way Of reception to Mr.. Randolph Faunt-
leroy. son Of Judge Fauntleroy. of the
Supreme Court. and lady. who have
but recently married and made Essex
county their home. This was one Of tho
most splendid occasions Of the sort ever
coming on IN Tappahannocls or Essex
county our rustic pen * impotent 10
Just and appropriate account Of 1t, ana
II must suffice 10 say the attendance was
l., . h.. uI =
tured not only Of Tappahannock, but the
country. of married as well as unmar-
ried lad Ns and gentlemen, for Judge ana
Mrs Wright are of chivalrous descent.
and adhere 10 honored customs ana pleas
ures OF that age. and no pent-up Utica can
confine their Will or drive them 70 ignore
their gentlemen and lady friends sinp Y
because f., the time being. at least. they
are so unfortunate rs to be married nor
dii their presence detract from the pleas
uTe and bOunllees enjoyment Of this oc-
casion Mrs. Wright. 80 noted for her
refined dignity ana sweetness OF manner
received her company with that easy
grace which so attracts ana attaches an
coming under its genial influence whose
Intelligence and culture qualify them TOT
a proper appreciation. The menu ot inc
occasion was simply beyond the ieIch
Of the stvereSt Cilil', ule lhoSt lAS''''
or Notwithstanding was lacking which
baltimore and Tappahannock could sup
ply. Music and flowers In pros us.on hcri
appropriate place and sway. ON. Il was
"a most charming occasion. and the Judge
and lady did all 10 make 4 SUCH. not me
lenst of which was in putting their guests
at perfect ease. in which they could not
II they would fail to enjoy themselves
and add TO that Of others as thcy did'
and had a happy and ever memorab.'
evening OF II.