Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-23
AT THE ALLEGHANY.
THE BRILLIANT BALL OF THE
MARRIED LADIES.
The Event of the WceL-some OF the
Costunes--A Euchre Pariy-Fica-
sing tho Little Ones-A Ger
mnn.
Correspondents OF the Dispatch }


a.-1'hese last crisp days, so perfect that
every breath is a delight. are only sad
dened by the thought that summer is
gone on swallows wing" gone with It's
Joys and sorrows, its successes and dis
appointments. but leaving fragrant
memories Of many pleasures and many
new friendships formed.
In the mountains, September Is the
golden month OF the year, the real time
TO gather strength and refreshment from
an atmosphere which possesses the quail
ties Of wine which makes Love forget
its care and Mirth eXalt feast"
All day long upon this beautiful green
lawn ere TO be seen groups Of tete-a-
tetes. as the case may be, ladies with
their fancy work. and gentlemen with
books and papers, all drinking in the
soothing influences with which nature
hero abounds The zest for amusements
has still further increased until almost
every hour chronicles some form of en-
tertainment.
The first on the list for this week was
the married ladies' ball. a very brilliant
affair. as such balls generally are. mar
ried women enjoying the privilege Of a
richer style Of dress than IS permitted by
The laws of good taste TO girls.
Tho long procession into the ballroom
was lead by Mrs. Ketchum, Of Mobile,
with Mr.. Page Newton, OF Richmond.
Mrs. <etchum's appearance, always 50
picturesque. was made even more strik-
ing than usual by her beautiful gown Of
az Yfra Mill from
OF old Duchess lace over black satin. A
cape OF tho same with diamond orna-
ments completed a toilet which har-
monized so perfectly with her snowy
hair and bright eyes.
OTHER COSTUMES.
Amongst so many handsomely gowned
women II Is difficult to discriminate, but
especial mention must be made Of Mrs.
W. H. Crank, OF Houston, Tex. whose
stately figure and refined style never
showed 10 greater advantage. Her gown,
very elegant one was Of cream satin
Duchess, with iabots Of exquisite point
lace on the skirt and rufles Of the same
on waist and sleeves, her ornaments
being Il diamond pendant and pins. Mrs.
Edwin McCerren, OF Jackson, Miss,
wors an imported costume OF silver-gray
satin-striped MORE. with trimmings OF
passementerie and lace, which. in TT and
style bore evidence Of the Partisan touch,
and 50 well-suited her type OF blonde
beauty and handsome figure. Her jewels
were diamonds.
Mrs. Fred Bradley, Of New York. was
most striking in a gown which was
marvel Of beauty and elegance-a skirt OF
rich violet satin. with waist OF white
chiffon over violet, and sleeves OF white
satin brocaded with purple honey-suckle.
The garniture was old Spanish lace, an
heirloom. and ornaments OF diamonds
and silver butterflies.
Mrs. Bancker. of Atlanta. was greatly
admired In a creation Of the much-la-
mented Sophie-gold colored satin covered
with cobwebby black thread lace, dia-
mond ornaments.
Mrs. d. +. Robertson, Of Mississippi
wore an imported gown Of striped black
and white silk. with draperies Of chiffon
and lace. Square DANCES were the order
OF the evening. winding up with an old
Virginia reel, which was danced with
great spirit. ana afforded g mrch plea
sure to the lookcrs-on as 10 the dancers.
A EUCHRE PARTY.
Mondays euchre party was very
large one, and much enjoyed. The first
ladies' prize, a cut-glass and silver vinai-
grette was awarded Mrs. l.. T.. Reed; the
second silver boot-hOOk, TO Mrs. W.
II. Crank. The first gentemen's. silver
mounted moustache-comb. to Captain Col
houn: the second, a pen-wiper in burnt
leather, 20 Mr.. Pollard Cardoza.
Tuesday morning Miss Bessie Stuart,
of Mobile, gave a very delightful bowl
ing party to about thirty young people.
Those making the best score and taking
the prizes were Miss Martin. Of Atlanta,
and Mr. Ed. Colhoun.
One Of the prettiest entertainments OF
the season was the watermelon ieast
given by Mr. T. p. Spenser. OF Lynch
burg. A table was placed in the pic
turesaue rustic band-stand on the lawn,
and upon IL was piled the luscious melons,
whose brilliant red and green tints con-
trasted strongly with the white cloth
beneath them. All around were the
bright-red benches, upon which were
seated the ladies' IN their many colored
summer gowns the whole making
study in color that would have delighted
an artists eye.
FOR THE CHILDREN.
For the children this week there was
potato party in the ballroom. given them
by Mrs. McCerren, and enjoyed fully as
much by the grown-ups as by the little
ones Every window was crowded by
those who watched the little tots In their
frantic efforts 10 pick up the potatoes
from the slippery floor. with the tiny
spoons n was 4 momentous task, and
undertaken with great gravity and
r---eetress- The Judges found Il hard 70
decide rs 20 the winner, but finally
awarded the prize to Miss Jennie Crank
SATURDAY night there was very pretty
&c r.a2E. ied Dy Ar. VIII Colhoun.
Two handsome young married women,
who are much admired, are Mesdames
Carver and Christmas. OF Charlottesville.
Mrs. Andrew Stuart, OF Philadelphia, is
a very striking-looking woman, with
charming manners.
The Tuesday-night german was an I'M
usually pretty one. There were twenty
copies. led by Mr.. VIII Colhoun. Those
dancing were: Mesdames McCerren,
Bruce. Styll. Pinkerton. Misses Vaughn
Hairston. Colhoun, owen, Brockett
Withers. Stuart, Biggs, Griffin, Ellis Nor
ton. Barnwell. Woodward. Robertson.
Tankersley, Dreyfuss. Wells. Messrs
Eskridge. Colhoun. Elicit. Spenser. Whal-
ing Wisdom. W. Wisdom Buford. Car
dozo, Booth. Palfrey, Stone. VIII. Col
houn, Dunklee, Moore, Ellis. Walters,
Howell. Johnston and McCerren.
After the german a very delightful wine
supper was given by Mrs. Dreyfuss. or
New York The upper yeranda was deco
rated, and presented a beautiful appear
ance There were tables covered with
fruits, bright colored cakes. flowers. and
ferns. and bowls OF punch and lemonade
over all softly-tinted lamps threw a
mellow light. The wine and wit sparkled
and flowed together until a late hour.
Mrs. Dreyfuss was assisted by her daugh-
ters and Mrs. Bradley in making this
entertainment a source OF
pleasure 10 all her guests.
Mrs. Fleming Saunders. OF Campbell,
ic bara with bcr a ftro cfiye vornO daugh-