Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-30
ROCKBRIDGE ALUM.
THE PLEASURE OF BEING THO
ROUGHLY LAZY.
p,cture, from the Pust-A Beautifni
scene-A Morning Germnn-fro-
,. ruchre-A House-Wnrrn-
fpr-some Late Arrivals.

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(correspondence OF the DispatchD
ROCKBRIDGE ALUM SPRINGS, VA
August 2s.-Why do people come TO the
springs? is question that puzzled me
sometimes. While many come for heai'h'
l think the great majority come no use
the language OF tho immortal HucAic-
berry Finn Just TO '1azy around" ana
thero IS no place like this for the mail
who simply wishes to rest without inc
trouble of dressing and dressing ana
dressing. which is such a nuisance AT
most fashionable resorts. The guests
lust lounge around under the shade trees
and play cards and talk politics, ana
some elect Mckinley every day. and the
others do the same good work for Bryan.
Tho remaining interesting event TO come
vet is the medical convention, which
convenes September 9Th. and many peo-
pie will remain to be present on that
occasion.
Now. the young people who imagine
they are resting here are off their base
a little. Card parties bowling parties
riding parties. tennis, dancing. etc. Keep
them busily engaged, and then every
week there is a german.
The event Of the season was the leap
year bal pouire, given by the young Ia
dies on Thursday evening. Beng
managed by Miss Leta Supell, OF norfolk;
Miss Estelle Courtney. Of kicn-
mond, and Miss Summerel, OF Norri
Carolina, this assured its success. ITO
ballroom was beautifully decorated ana
at 10 o'clock the eyes OF the onlookers
assembled turned towards the door 10
greet the girls and men who were per-
sonating their grandparents in their
quaint Colonial costumes, and powdered
hair.
A BEAUTIFUL SCENE.
Never before has the Alum witnessed
n more imposing or beautiful scene than
when those thirty-iye couples marched
around the room. led by Miss Summeren'
who looked lovely in q yellow satin
gown, with Mr.. William Vaughan, or
Lexington. one OF the Alum's favorite
german leaders. Among those VINO were
the mos: becomingly and artistically
dressed were the Misses Supen, OF Nor
folk: Miss Mills. OF Texas; Miss Urqu-
hart, of Norfolks Miss White, or Norfolk;
Miss Branch, OF Savannah; Miss Court
nGE. OF KlCnllNnu, MloSEH JdllAfspilf "a
indianapolis; Miss Winter. Of MontSom-
cry: Mesdames Randolph. Stickney, Head,
Maury, and Fox. and Messrs. Baird,
owen, Supell. White. Johnson. Gentry
Swift. Paxton, Hanger Stokes. Thomas.
Tillery, Cohen. Calender Branch, Fog,
Sexton, and DR.. Jones. A most elaborate
supper was served at midnight, and
dancing continued until after o'clock in
the morning. The chaperons were: Mrs.
Lester, Mrs. Graham Mrs. Mihado, Mrs.
Johnston, Mrs. Jameson, Mrs. Supell.
Mrs. Branch. Mrs. Winter, and Mrs.
Villepeigue.
Friday evening Baron Won Jungenfeld
gave a most delightful chafng-dish sup
per 10 his friends. Among those present
were: Mrs. Branch, Mrs. Supell, and
Mrs. Pencil, Misses Pencil. Powell, Che
mutt White, Supell. Branch. Winter,
and pickett. and Messrs. Sexton. Taylor,
Thomas Swift. White. Supell, Baird,
Gress, Fog, Branch. and Johnson.
MORNING GERMAN.
The morning german given on Saturday
10 the young ladies'. by Mr.. Vaughan. Of
Lexington: Mr.. Paxton, Of Buena Vista:
Mr.. Wren, Of Lexington; Mr.. Hanger, OF
Busna Vista, and Mr. Glasgow, Of Buena
Vista. was considered the most enjoyable
one Of the season. The girls looked very
pretty and picturesque in their dainty
organizes and Leghorn hats covered with
flowers and feathers. Punch was served
through the whole OF the german. This
continued until the call for dinner came.
when all marched double file down the
lawn In front OF the board walk TO the
Central" headed by the band. where
many college yells. etc, were INDUCED
in. After several yells were given for the
al bo
crowd dispersed.
EUCHRE.
On Monday morning the card devotees
arranged for another game of progressive
euchre. About a dozen tables were filed.
The prizes were won by Miss Kirk, OF
Montgomery, a pair Of silver scissors,
and by Mrs. Fox, an exquisite piece OF
fancy work. Mr.. Sommerell won the first
gentleman's prize, a silver pen handle,
and Ex-Governor Lyon, of Alabama, car
ried off the second. an embroidered hand
kerchief case.
Tuesday morning. about 9 o'clock,
amidst shouts and peals Of laughter, a
merry crowd OF sixteen started off on a
coaching party for Wilson Springs. where
they enjoyed a regular old-time Virginia
dinner at Mrs. Wilson's house. They re-
turned about shutdown, after having had
a most delightful day. The party con-
sisted of Miss Leta Lupell. Miss Branch.
Miss Alice Lupell, Miss Ethel Mills, Miss
Jane Lupell, Miss Urquhart, Miss Nora
Lupell, and Miss Mills. and MessrS
Foy Wilbur Taylor, Baird. Thomas, Sup
tell, Branch. and Swift.
Tuesday night, a "house-warrning
party was given by Miss Courtney and
Miss Summerell in honor Of the opening
Of their charming sittng-room, In Cot
tage c. A big open fire and soft lights
from the many lamps lent their charms
to the attractive scene An informal SUD
per was servea, and much enjoyed by
Mrs. Fox, Mrs. Maury. Mrs. Summerell,
Misses Courtney, Pickett, and Summerell.
and Messrs. Fox. Maury. Summerell.
Vaughan, Johnson, and DR.. and Mrs. II.
Jones.
Among our new arrivals are Mr.. Camp
bell Groner and family. Mrs. Groner has
already won for herself many friends
by her charming and attractive manners.
and is considered one OF the married
beauties here. Mr.. and Mrs. Boykin
Wright, OF Augusta, Ca, and Mrs. Lot
tier OF Richmond, were welcomed by
their many friends here a few nights
ago Their cottage porch always presents
a scene OF merriment, for no greater
favorite has ever been to the Alum than
Mrs. Wright She is admired by all for
her beauty and charm OF manner while
Mrs. Lottier always reminds one OF a
ray OF sunshine. She Is always so bright
and yivacious.
THE I<TTnNnyT