Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-13
BLUE RIDGE SPRINGS.
The Parting seHsOn-Amusements-
4 sad End.

Correspondence OF the Dispatch)
BLUE RIDGE SPRINGS. BOTE-
ToURT COUNTY. VA. September IL
"'Tis decided you depart tomorrow,
IT'S wise. it's well;
But none the less a pain"
The parting Of summer friends who
have become warmly attached during
their pleasant associations, causes many
fears TO peep out OF windows with
others close behind them" as tho final
"good-by' IS said. and the warm grasps
Of the hand tells OF a bond We partly
understand.
our September social circle continues
to find sport and pleasure for the eve
nings.
The observation party was very en-
toyable occasion. A tie resulted between
Miss Kate Chisolm, OF Charleston. 5. c.
and Miss Nina Cretlan, Of New orleans,
for the first prize, a silyer-mounted Rus
sia-leather pocket-book Fifty objects
were enumerated BY each or these
ladies' as being seen on the table A
draw awarded the prize to Miss Chisolm.
Master Godfrey Petit could only re-
member five articles. consequently re-
ceived the BOBBY prize. silver pen
nib extractor.
In the progressive euchre party, tie
resulted between Mrs. DR.. Taylor and
Mrs. J. a. do Lagnel for first prize
silver-mounted hat-brush. The draw
gave it to Mrs. Taylor The second
prize, a manicure set, was awarded 10
DR.. ]. p Roy, Of Richmond.
The consolation prize was won by MT.
]. q. Davenport, OF New Orleans.
The tragic ending OF the life OF poor
"IOnnie" the pet dear OF the Springs,
has not heretofore been mentioned
though II occurred some time ago. lie
had become very fieshy from browsing
in the mountains, and when he heard
yelplng pack Of hounds upon his tran ne
directed his course TO the nearest point
OF protection. where laborers were work
ing the iron-ore beds. BY the time he
neared them the dogs were close upon
his heels, and not needing the precipice IN
front. he dashed over, and landed seventy
five feet below, among the astonished
miners. a mangled mass Of flesh. He had
become a general favorite with the
visitors. lie would take a chew or 10
bacco, or refreshments at the counter OK
the Orioe Club, with the sang-froid or
a veteran. Thoroughly etoical In MS
nature, he would accept courtesies anu
favors without the slightest demonstra-
ton OF appreciation. Yet his ATTACHMENT
for home caused him to return every
week from his wanderings through the
mountains.
September and early october constitute
the most delightful season 10 remain IN
the mountains, and quite number OF
visitors will continue here until OCTOBER
Since my last the following nave ar
rived: Mrs. +. T. ID. Meyers. Dr. ). r.
Roy. Miss Roy. Richmond, va; ooio-
mel Thomas Tabb, Hampton, va; MISS
Sarah Wright, Mrs. j. II. Ruth, J. ~
Ruth, Jr., Petersburg. Va; Mrs. U, =
Reid. child, and nurse Norfolk. va
Mrs. Frank Woodson, Mr. and Mrs. H.
NJ. Williamson. Miss Sadie Maraole' Dan
ville Va; Rev. L. u. Wharton WIZ
liamsburg. Va. MI.
Mr.. II. b. Plant, president OF the Pant
System Of railroad and steamship INES
win spend a few days here while en-
route for Newport News, where ne wiz
embark upon his new steamer lie
| Grande Duchesse on her trial trip lie
will be accompanied by his private Sec
rotary, Mr.. Sullivan.