Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-12
THE WARM SPRINGS.
HOW THE LAST GLORIOUS FOURTH
WAS SPENT.
The Opening Ball of the Seasonal
Their Costumes-The Arrivals TO
Date. lasa' r''r''i n-pI,tI...l.I

Correspondence OF the Dispatch)
WARM SULPHUR SPRINGS, BATH
COUNTY. VA, July Tho Fourth OF
July. 1896. has come and gone. The Warm
Springs Register Of bygone years shows
the record Of George Washington's name
on one other Fourth, when he sat here
on the broad piazza and. doubtless, like
other good Virginians Of that time, drank
his mint julep with patriotic feryor and
much inward satisfaction.
1 wonder if he could have enjoyed and
appreciated his opportunity as much as
we. who have come after him, did ours?
L am quite sure he could not have had
a more beautiful Independence-Day din
ner-card, and l am equally confident he
could not have delivered his toasts with
more warmth and sentiment than did
our present company, who. at the end
of varied and delightful programme,
when the curtain was rung down, and the
lights were about 10 be put out, unani-
mously agreed upon the superior agreea-
bility Of the late occasion" over all pre-
decessors Of It's kind.
RIDING PARTY.
For the riding party Of its afternoon,
so well planned. and so pleasantly car
rled out by Mrs. Eubank, recurs most
charmingly TO all who were fortunate
members Of IT; so. also the euchre party
given I'm the evening by Mr.. and Mrs.
George Gibson. Of Baltimore. where Mrs,
Warren, OF Mobile, was the prize-winner
50, also. the "Welch Rarebit." devised as
a browning feast for the gentlemen and
ladies by Miss Price, Of New York, and
Miss Eaton. of st. Louis. Not Mrs. Rorer
herself could have presided at the chatting
dish with more skill and dignity than did
these two fair providers Of good cheer.
A Current Events and Literary Class
organized by Mrs. Tyler, OF Richmond,
has proved a success in point Of num-
bers and general interest evoked. The
oclock tea dispensed as n happy after
thought by our charming hostess at
weekly "class-meetings" IS a great en-
livener after the serious consideration
antedating IL.
Last evening, and Voeiker's Band, wit
messed the opening ball OF the season,
a happy event, and one thoroughly en-
joyed by matrons and by maids alike
to say nothing OF the sterner sex, who
were equally eager and enthusiastic.
SJME ltlAf1 1Oo L MID
The ladies grazing the ballroom and the
occasion werei
Miss Henkel pale-green satin, duchess
lace trimmings.
Miss Eaton, white organdie over white
silk, real lace, emeralds. and diamonds.
Miss Baile, pale-rose silk. white lace
Miss Marguerite HenlSei. white and
green satin. Valenciennes lace.
rNnff Ertrf1e ntFnF
silk, real lace.
Miss Halle, green silk, real lace, Nipple
tos roses.
Miss Lefferts, rose crepe, rose ribbons,
American Beauties.
Miss Price, green organdie over green
satin, white lace, pond lilies.
Mrs Huidekoper. black satin, green and
white brocade bodice diamonds.
Mrs. Warren, black satin brocade, white
crepe waist trimmed with Jet, diamonds,
and rubies
Mrs Rogers. heliotrope organdie over
heiiotrope silk, chiffon and ribbon trim
ring diamonds.
Mrs Henkel, pale-gray brocade. Marie
Antoinette fchu, diamonds and pearls.
Mrs. Faile, heavy black silk. combined
with lavender satin, real lace, diamonds.
Mrs. Graham, lavender satin, overdress
Of black lace.
Mrs Hodge, point desprlt over black
satin.
Miss FaIkner, pale-green satin. chiffon,
valley
Mrs. Carpenter, black silk, blue velvet
trimmings. pearls.
Miss Pritchett, black silk and chiffon.
Miss Donnell, heavy black SILK, dull Jet
trimmings.
Mrs Campbell, white silk null, dia-
monds.
Mrs. Boice, old-rose satin, real lace,
emeralds.
Mrs. George Gibson, yellow silk, olive
green velvet trimmings. diamonds.
Miss Wade, black silk, jet, and lace.
Mrs. Carr, black jacquard, white crepe
bodice.
sIiss West, lavender organdie over silk.
Mrs. Eaton. organdie, lace trimmings.
Mrs. Moses black satin.
The regulation dress Of the gentlemen
forbids distinctive and personal mention
Of their costumes, but While all were
most gallant I am sure all must unite
in estimating Mr. George Gibson as the
leading spirit in the promotion and
success Of the dance.
An old maxim admonishes us TO "Wel-
come the coming and speed the parting
guest" We find observance Of this pre-
cept most difficult to-day, as we are
Obliged to say good-by to Dr. Robert
Williams. who returns to his home, in
your city, in response 70 the call of pro-
fessional duty. The Doctor takes with
him the sincere good wishes Of the friends
and patients he leaves behind 70 whom
his genial manners and professional
ability have made him most acceptable.
ARRIVALS.
Late arrivals 10 date are: Or. and Mrs.
Moses. Mrs. C. X. Eaton. Miss Eaton,
and Mrs. c. Il. Carr. St. Louis; Mr.. and
Mrs. c. A. Griscom and Mr.. II. b.
Mitchell, New York General and Mrs.
Huldekoper and Mrs. G. w. Carpenter,
Philadelphia; Mrs. J. Perm and maid and
Mr.. 7. d. Perrin. Cincinnati; Miss Anne
Biddle Haverford, Pennsylvania; Miss
Thomas, West Chester. Pa; Mrs Sallie
Ould Donaldson. Charleston, W. Va; Miss
Burge. Louisville. KY; Miss Falkner ana
Mr.. III. y. Hodge, Philadelphia.