The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-07-28
RIue Ridge Budget.


prT-F RIDGE SPRINGS. VA. July 20
cnecial We are in the midst or a warn
SMELL" hut IL does not affect our ehlo'<
n,enf here as IL only means rising OF
four or five degrees IN the teIlptt a,ui ~
and that we can easily sldnu wiz" "P 49,
the mountains. ..s...,
The walks around here are beautiful
and one Is fully repaid for the clinp
when he reaches the top ana us VIZ
srreading view. We must be having
GOOD season for fruit and vegetables. Tor
/ never saw SUCH a quantity. Apple trees
are bending down with the burden they
carry. and the children are happy ac-
cordlngly. as they can reach them 81
The following ladies' spent most de-
iightful morning in n game or progress
sivo euchre. The game lasted three houis,
and was a most enjoyable one. lasues u
Wit and badinage were the order OF the
dav. Mrs NcAlister. Mrs. Ferricr, MIS-.
Prlchet. Mrs Froehlng. Mrs. stone, MIS-.
O'Rrien. Mrs. Lee, Mrs. +. 7. GRIMES
Mrs Gage. Miss +. McAlister. Miss WHIT
Chisolm. Miss Cook. Miss VI; Feriier,
Miss Marion Cook. Mrs Walthen, MISS
McAlister, Miss Gage.
Miss l.. Whitaker won the first ladies'
prize "A gold-lned. solid silver SPOON
with a picture of Blue Ridge Hotel beau
tifully chased. IN the bowl OF the spoon.
Mrs Terrier and Miss Marion Cook both
scored the same number OF points, 50
they had 10 draw for the first gentlemens
prize Miss Cook was the fortunate one
and received solid silver souvenir spoon
There were six aspirants Tor the two
Booty" prizes. Mrs. Gage won the hrst
prize. n lovely candlestick and candle,
with a card requesting more light on the
subject" Miss Terrier received pack
OF cards, and on slip OF paper prac-
lice makes perfect" The prizes were pre-
sented by Alr. ". II. McAlister, Of 81.
Louis. Refreshments were served after
the game-a compliment from the pro-
prietor. Colonel Phil. Brown.
SUNDAY is observed with US with due
reverence.
Did YOU ever notice how even nature
itself seems different Oh Sunday? There is
a message for us In every flower: there
is a feeling Of quiet ana rest that Is as
balm 10 the soul. for We all know how
full OF briers is this work-a-day world.
Then. how thankful we should be for the
Sabbath.
we had an observation party on Mon
day night. gotten up by Mrs. Stone, Mrs.
McAlister Mrs. Lee and Mrs. Grymes.
You collect about s-vcniy-lye different
articles, from a tack up, and place them
on the table. and iaVte several IF the
company in 10 inspe- I They are allowed
one or two minutes then are sent out
with pencils and uaper 10 write the names
OF as many articles as they remember 20
have seen. Now. this seems easy 10 30.
but try Il once. and find out, as did many
or AH. altN At44-i1so az 4-'- dA"N -
they SEEM
Mrs. h. C. Turner Is expected in a few
days. She will be received with open arms,
as the ladies' delight In embroidery She
teaches all the new stitches, lace-w-rk,
etc. also can furnish you with best ma
terials at least cost.
Friday night we will have a full-dress
german. and l VIII write Of that in my
next letter.
Galveston is well represented here by
Mrs. Stone. who would be an addition
10 any company: Colonel Spraight. an In
teresting and delightful character; Mrs
Walthen and her daughter add much TO
the pleasure OF the guests; Mrs. Terrier
and three daughters. also from Galvees-
ton. are welcome guests, and very popu-
lar.
ohm. OF North Carolina; Mrs. Lee and
Mrs. Pritchett. OF Danyille, are always
surrounded by circle OF admiring
friends. who cannot resist the fascination
OF their converse tional powers.
Misses Maria Selden, Nelson, B. Pettitt.
r. Benson. Pitman. Cooke. OF Norflsa
ROssett Nass and Gage are a charming
addition 10 the younger set. Mrs. II. II.
Levy, and her mother Mrs. Hahn. are
great favorites. ana are located in Bridge
cottage.
our morning dancing class gives much
pleasure 10 the children.
Mr. Rogers and his charming little wife
are the friends OF every man, woman,
ard child AZ the springs.
GJt SIS gEGIsTEICD.
Milton Hrmes. Huntsville, Ala; r. p.
Pcgram, Memphis. Tenn; Henry Froeh-
Ing. Richmond, Va; William u. Coleman.
Miss Belle Vass, panvillc. Va; j. o.
Terrell. Hopl.insville. KY. J. J. Prltchett.
Miss NJ. T.. Selden. pany.lle. Va; Miss
Kate De Rossett, Wilmington. y. c.; Johu
s. Northington. Petersburg, Va: H. b.
Stone. Galveston. Texas; s. H. School
ield, Danville, Va; Miss Brownie Ben
san, Miss Brownie Pettitt. Master Cod
frey Pettitt. Richmond, ' a.; II. G: Evans.
Lynchburg. Va: W. G. Lee. d. w. Spen.
GER NarfiuaYille. Va; j. y. RLchmond