Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-21

puliets hustled around 10 get partners
for that dance was caution 10 those
desiring 10 avoid 'natrlfnony. IL reminded
me of the time when they were conscript-
ing men for the Confederate army. When
told them l wasn't dancing on account
Of the death OF our family canary-brd
they were Disguised. and after that
felt really humble. But perseverance VIII
tell. Enough partners were finally pro-
cured. and things started up at 10 O'Clock
In a manner that made me sincerely re-
greet the demise OF our canary-bird. The
ballroom floor Is pretty slick" as the
boys would say, and digniiied man at
tempting to cross the same In moment
Of frivollty would find no trouble in slip
ping up otherwise falling DOWN. espe-
cially IL ne didn't want To accomplish
this feat They don't seem TO dance tho
dip waltz much here. With US Alligator
Springs people It's plain. unpretontlous
roller-skate slide. with no pushce. no
pullee" attachments After the Deutsch
was tanzened. those dear little knick-
nacks known as refreshments were
served. Just after one OF the breaks
the band struck up q march, and every
body srlcked their lips ani made out
that they didn't know what was coming.
Then. TO the strains OF martial music. the
ItHA-NdlAeTs frtllNh AliNf wan itio l'Nt-
lets like a drum-maj0r burst upon our
admirng vision. and behind him roilowed
his sable phalanx OF attendants. all imita-
ting the leader with their feet and bear
ing walters upon their thumb-points IL
was gorgeous picture, reminding me
OF a coronation scene and never has
music sounded sweeter 20 my ears. When
they first handed US the refreshments we
'kinder SHE'D or" from them, a. II no
thing could make US eat. but few words
Of reinsurance brought us comfort. and
we consented 10 accept the proprietor's |
hOspitality-po possibly 70 keep from hurting |
his feelings.
Editor, dear. please ship me for use OF /
the little ones two boxes OF Mellin's In |
FAINT Food and also one gallon OF pare /
goric. We have an orchard not far from |
here. a word ~ man 81 family - SUM I
c!ent. This resort Is a magniiic NJ place 4
for children. There IS everything here % /
delight them. So far I have counted four /
gross OF youngsters on the premises. lney /
ar. OF all ages. sizes, conditions. and de- /
grees Of cussedness. Not far from the |
hotel there Is a little river In which they
can conveniently wade with their shoes
and stockings on when the old folks
aren't watching them. When they fld II
inconycnient 10 DO this they can fan IN
the water, which affords equally as much
amusement for their parents. Then, too
the green apples available also afford the
nedgalings much enjoyment When in
spect these premises | wish l had a dozen
children so / could bring them all here 70
enjoy themselves. Ordinarily l 90 not
wish that wish.
The baseball fever has penetrated these
blue hills and every evening when the sun
goes 10 bed over the mountains We HE
ourselves 20 the telegraph instrument 20
get the iidings What We have heard late
IS is not satisfactory. Or. Styll. the resi-
dent physician, himself became a subject
for medical treatment a fw days ago
when he learned that Roanoke had chew
ed Us up twice IN one day. | hope, Editor
dear that you swOre II was the umpire
In your paper the next day.
My -wldOwhood at this beautiful
spot is most delightful 1 have already
fattened eight ounces. Qt is just after
breakfast) The chief thing We do here IS
TO rest After a nights sleep we rest-in
fact, we generally devote all our energies
to this occupation. | propose @ attempt
mountain climbing in week or so. I'm
trying 10 find one with an elevator attach
ment.
The voice OF the ten-pn now beckons
me. and | must bid thee d fond farewell.
DO not think bitterly Of me because I've
only put one stamp on my envelope.
left the other OF merely 20 test your love. /
THE IDLE REPORTER.