Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-19
THE INTERMONT.
An Attractive COmpany-Pretty
Driyes-Inte Arrivals.
(COrrespOndence of tho DispatchO

Correspondence Of the Dispatch.)
CONVICTION, VA, July 1.-THE COM
pany gathering at the Intermont is repre-
sentative i'm every respect II is COM
posed of people Of gentle birth and breed
ing, who are seeking a pleasant, COM
Portable, and restful home. The typical
summer resort habitue finds little to at
tract at a place Of this kind, but the
resOurceful type, who enjoy reading.
writing. pleasant social intercourse, a
game of cards, a pretty mountain drive
or walk, and a cheerful circle OF con-
genial spirits, think the Intermont an
ideal summer home.
Tho young people. too, have their dance,
in the ballroom every evening. The or
chestra is exceptionally good, and rem
ders dance-music with satisfaction to the
dancers and pleasure to the spectators.
Sometimes the married people Join en-
Enthusiastically in the lancers or Virginia
reel.
PRETTY DRIVES.
A party drove on Tuesday 10 the beau
tiful Failing Spring, about eight miles up
the valley, over an attractive mountain
road. The falls are 100 feet high. and
are surrounded by romantic and pic
turesGue scenery.
Another party drove on Thursday af-
ternoon seven miles down the valley,
through lovely scenery, TO Low Moor,
the pretty mountain town. which is the
centre Of large manufacturing and mining
interests and presents so much that IS
worth seeing in these special industries.
a large game Of hearts was played on
Tuesday evening. the fortunate winner
Of the closely prize being Miss
Ranney, of Louisville, Ky.
And so the pleasant days come and go,
too rapid in their flight even for the rest
seekers, and like flying moments for
those who have occupation.
Among late arrivals is lovely Mrs. z.
Booker Robinson, Of Louisville, and her
child and nurse. Mrs. Robinson was Miss
Elise Bissell, Of Asheville y. g.. at the
time of her marriage, but of San Fran
cisco previously. She Is a beautiful and
attractive young lady. who wins friends
with ease and grace. Mr.. Robinson. who
Is a member Of a large and influential
firm in Louisville. will arrive in a few
days to spend his three or four weeks
vacation.
PETERSBURG GUESTS.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. c. Venable. of Peters
burg. Va, and their intaresting family,
OF two sons and daughter. arrived on
Wednesday. Mrs. Nenable is a woman
who leaves an impress wherever she
goes for sterling qualities and wOmanly
attributes, which make her q noble wife,
a wise and loving mother. and faithful
friend.
Mrs. w. J. Gage Of New York, and
her sister, Mrs. William Churchill Jor-
dan; Miss Gage. and Mr.. Cecil w. Gage
have arrived, and are a very agreeable
addition 10 the social life. The party
were here last summer. and have returned
two weeks earlier this season.
Mrs. w J. Smith, of st. Louis, and
Mrs. Nicholas Williams, Of Memphis
Tenn, sisters. whose social qualities make
them welcome on their return. they
having spent last season here, have ar
rived.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w Sternes, Mrs. Lou
ise 7. WhtlOck, Mrs. Edmund Pierce
Mr.. Philip Ford. and Mrs and Mrs. Bar
ton Grundy. who were making a tour
through the mountains on private
car. stopped over at Intermont 10 sec
friends there, on Friday afternoon, and
went on to the Hot Springs from the
White Sulphur.
Mr.. II. Frazier OF the Chesapeake and
Ohio railway. spent Sunday night here.
Others registered are: Mr.. i. 5. Dana
and wife, Cincinnati, o.; Mr.. F. A.
Guthrie and DR.. Davis, of West virginia.
Mrs. w. r. Glasgow and daughter, Os-
good. Ind: J. l.. Skinner and wife
Raleigh. n. c.: Mrs. L. w. Richards,
Mrs. Rogers Moore and daughter, OF
Princeton Ind: Messrs. Rumbo, Miss
Rumbo, Miss Williamson. of Baltimore
Nr NJ. b. Griffin, Atlanta. Ga; i. ID.
York and family, Portsmouth, o.