The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-08
GAIETY At blue RIDGE.
Past Week n Gay One-Principnl Func
lions.


BLUE RIDGE SPRINGS, VA, Sept. L.
The dancers were in their glory Friday
night. A beautiful full-Gress german was
most exquisitely led by Mr.. w. Fry, who
f. by the way, one OF the most graceful
dancers ever seen OH a ballroom floor
A special train, bearing the Roanoke Ger
man Club, came in about 3 +. NJ. and a
nice crowd IL was. Plenty OF pretty young
ladies. beautifully costumed, looking fresh
and Exht-hearted; no cares TO contend
with, out for pleasure. and pleasure Is
oil they had. There were also a number
OF young mon who saw that the ladies'
had every thing necessary to their COM
fort. The guests we're out In full force,
and the smiles OF the young ladies were
enough 20 make the poor men lose their
senses and hearts as well. The dancing
was kept up until an early hour this
morning. Everyone went away much
pleased With the enjoyment OF the oven
Ing. and voted 1t one Of the prettest ger
mans OF the season.
Among the party from Roanoke were
Mr.. and Mrs. c. X. Vines. w. b. Mess
and Miss Kent. W. Moon and Miss Ham
ger, George Stokes and Miss Ellis. Edward
Mays and Miss Edwards. J. W. Ennis and
Miss James, r. Randolph Hicks. George
George Cooke. Ernest I'ishburne, T. s.
Davant, Jr., p. +. Norvell, and w.
Daniel. The special returned 10 Roanoke
about a. NJ.
Sunday night We had n service OF song
in the ballroom. Mr.. and Mrs. II. j.
Camp, of Franklin, Va, two OF the most
pleasant people among us. gave private
bowling party TO some of their friends
Monday morning. The prizes were hand
some and appropriate. The first lady's
prize solid silver bell, was won by
Mrs J. w. Womsck, of Richmond. The
first genteman's prize, a silver-mounted
blotting pad was won by Mr.. Frank r..
Wynne. of Asheville. n. c. The consola-
ton prize. a silver knife, was taken care
OF by Miss Laura II. Mitchell. OF Hamp-
ton. Va The party was great success.
and everyone agreed that Mr.. and Mrs.
Camp were n royal pair.
Monday night the Euchre Club" con-
tested for over two hours TO see who
would carry OF the prizes and slory. Gov
ernor O'Ferrall took part In the game,
while Mrs. O'FerraIl. his amiable wife.
punched the cards of the lucky ones.
The first prize, a silver tea strainer,
was won by James Caskie; the second, a
solid pen-holder by Mr.. Frank T. Wynne.
the third. a silver mounted purse, by Col.
Phil r Brown. tho fourth silver
mounted cigar case. by DR.. Breath; the
fifth. silver key chain. by Mr.. Paoli.
The next euchre party was held Thurs
day morning, and as the prizes were very
pretty every one was on their mettle.
Mr.. +. Young. Miss Laura Mitchell, Mr.
r. A. Martin, Jr. Mr.. Frank T. Wynne,
and Dr. Breath were the winners.
Tuesday morning Mrs. J. w. Womack
invited the ladies to partake OF her hospi-
tally In the form of watermelons. A
number gathered on her yeranda at Rich
mond cottage and for an hour gave them
selves up 20 eating melon, telling stories,
and enjoying Mrs. Womack's cordially
Wednesday noon, the ladies enjoyed
watermelon feast on the lawn given by
our much-l0ved host and hostess, Mr..
and Mrs. Philip Brown.
Daily parties go up on Observation Hill
10 enjoy the beautiful scenery that sur
round the Springs and hotel. and they
are well paid for their trouble, Tor the
view is certainly grand.
The guests were delightfully."- entertain
ed Wednesday evening in the parlors
with a recitation by Mrs. Davenport,
of Galveston, Texas. and Mr.. W. Nor
veil. of Richmond, who gave several very
appropriate selections from prominent
writers. Mrs. Davenport gave one of her
own writing, Brownie was the title.
and Il was really good. Mr.. Norvell gave
christmas Day i'm the WOrk-House. ny
John X. Simons, and was very much ap-
plauded. as also when he gave Uncle
Remus an airing.