Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-07
THE ROCKBRIDGE ALUM.
Tcn-TaIe RcGistcrs-The Celebration
of the FOurth-Late Arrivals.

fCorrespondence OF the D.spatch)
ROcKBRIDGE ALUM SPRINGS. July
c.-The old registers at the Rockpriage
Alum may be regarded as historical
going back. as they do. SO many years.
II is far more interesting reading than
would be thought to turn over these pages
and see familiar names to note the ar
rival OF Mr.. So and SO, Master John So
and So and nurse. Then 10 remember
that the aforesaid Master John 10 now
a dIgnified head of a family. Then, 10
come on down to what Is society MS
tory of our own times, the names become
more and more interesting.
These places OF resort to which the
bright debutante and young men In the
full glory Of social prestige come for
summers pleasure should not be per-
United to hold these evidences OF the
flight of time against them. 1t ID preach
of confidence to be deprecated and legis-
lated against At the end OF each season
with ceremonies BETTING the gravity OF
the occasion the register should De de-
stroyed in a solemn auto da fe, ana inc
guests allowed TO depart III peace VII"
no aftermath to fear.
Rockbrjdee Alum is an old place, and
has always been a gay one. Its substan-
tial brick buildings were constructed IN
"a and are still In an excellent state OF
preservation. During the war the place
was used as IL hospital for the SICK ana
wounded from the campaigns OF west
Virginia, and many solder o"ed MS
life more to this fresh, pure atmosphere
and restorative waters than to mcdicai
skill. Although for years subject 10 con-
tinuous and harassing litigation, 1t has
held it's own and to-day enjoys the same
popularIty which years ago brought hun
dreds each summer.
EFFECT OF MUSIC.
The arrival of the music always creates
an excitment, as 1t celebrates the real
beginning of the season, and also adds
so greatly to the celebration OF lnde-
peruence-Day. Through the generosity
OF a few of the guests and the manage
ment, large consignment or fireworks
was ordered from Baltimore. and nowhere
was more patriotic zeal shown than mere
and Old Glory received as much honor
as if these buildings had never sheltered
those brought low whilst uphoding the
flag of the South.
LARGE ADDITIONS.
This week has brought large additions
TO the pleasant company already here.
Mrs. Alfred Pope, OF Louisville Ny, SO
many years guest here, ia always warm
lv welcomed her charming personality
undressing itself upon all who meet her.
DIR. c. c. Smith. Of Richmond, KY. has
returned from Washington. d. C., where
he was called to the bedside OF his bro
Their, General Green Clay Smith, the
famous soldier preacher" OF Kentucky
who died so recently In Washington
ID. c.
Mr.. Speed Smith. another member of
this illustrious family. is conyalescing
here from an illness Of many months
duration.
Miss Emile McVea. of Raleigh. y. C.,
q teacher Of high repute. and also most
attractive woman, will spend her vacation
at Rockbridge.
Mr.. Thomas Chew. Of Prince William
county, with his sister and two attractive
young daughters. is here for the season.
The many friends of Mrs. James y.
Frazier will be glad to hear she Is al
ready here. and, whilst her deep mourn
ing will prevent her filling the position of
hostess. as formerly, still she IS able to
add much TO the pleasure OF those not of
the gay crowd.
Mrs. Boykin Wright. Of Augusta. Ga,
Is expected in a few days, with her
family.
Rev. Thomas Jacob and wife, OF Louis
vile. are here.
DR.. and Mrs. Isaiah White paid US a
flying visit last week. The Doctor Will
come often curing the month to consult
with his assistant, DR.. William Jones.
The first of August he comics TO stay. and
will bring with him a graduate nurse OF
Blockley Hospital. Philadelphia. who Is
also a skilled masseause. Under his direc-
tons the baths are being refitted and az
ranged with special reference TO the
comfort of invaids.
Guests are arriving by every train, and
there is no doubt this will be crowded.
and brilliant season.
LATE ARRIVALS.
Late arrivals are ". +. shipley. Clncin-
NATL Mr.. and Mrs. w. c. Olin, Raleigh.
n. c.: John G.. Hamilton, Chicago; Mra.
Alfred II. Pope, Pendleton Pope, and Mr..
and Mrs. Thomas Jacob, Louisville; >.
A. Robertson, Galveston: Thomas j..
Chew and Misses Chew. Virginia; Mrs.
c. G. McPhail, Mrs. j. A. Welch, DR.. and
Mrs. Isaiah White and Isaiah White Fu.-
Ter, Richmond Mrs. Danial Hartman and
three children, Charlottesville; Mrs. a.
Rossnstock, Mrs Myer Saal, and Miss
Saal and maid. Petersburg, Mrs. ID. T.
Lee and Miss Denny Conway. Washing,
ton; Mr.. and Mrs. 7. T.. Embleton ana
three children, Virginia: DR.. c. c. Smith,
Kentucky; Mrs William VI. Parker,
Richmond: Mrs. Il. Hofln. Miss Hofiin,
Miss Pincus, and Professor a. Belozza,
Norfolk, Va Mrs. DeIart, Miss Deiar;.
and Miss Mary Douglas. Tampa, Fla;
Mrs Cunningham. child, and maid, An
gusta. Ga; Mrs. Forsee and +. w For
see, st. Louis. j. [. IL.