Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-16
ALLEGHANY ECHOES.
A WEEK or MOST DECIDED At
FRACTIONS.
A Handsome Euchre Party-The
Regular German md the Dancers
Making the Children Hnppy-An
Unique Entertainment.
Correspondence of the Dlspatcn.)


have at least brought peace TO the lives Of
the proprietors of the many resorts, for
even chronic grumblers could but ap-
preciate their blessings when reading OF
the discomforts of those not so fortunate
as to be in the mountains. Here. even
when the thermometer rose high during
the day, with the coming OF twilight
there has been in the atmosphere a de-
licious GOODNESS and freshness which made
the nights entirely comfortable.
A springs proprietor once said, when
being reproached by lady for having
so much rain at his place. Il wouldn't
stop It If could. Idle people must have
something to grumble about, and the
weather keeps their minds off Of other
things and gives me a rest"
The great electrical storm OF Monday
brought GOODNESS and comfort and re-
ylved the spirit Of gayety which had
somewhat tagged during the hot days
The weeks amusements were opened
by very handsome euchre party given
by Mrs. J. Dreyfuss. Of New York, f.
acknowledgment of the many attentions
shown her daughters at Allegheny. Mrs
room, which had been profusely deco
rated and presented very brilliant ap-
pearance when filed with ladies IN their
bright summer attire. There were fifteen
tables, their numbers designated by
fancy tally-cards Of different colors, and
these were something new from New
York.
Cooling beverages-punch, claret, lemo-
made, etc.-were dispensed by the alton
tive young hostess throughout the game
from table covered with ferns and
flowers.
The score was kept by four little girls
Misses Jessie Wisdom, May Moore,
Florence Randolph, and May Bancker.
The prizes four in number. ordered
especially from New York, were particu-
larly handsome. The first lady's. a sill
yer dagger. was awarded to Mrs. Will
liam II. Barney; the second, a vase Of
Hungarian ware. TO Miss Stuart The
first gentleman's, a silver pen, to Mr..
n. p. Stone; the second. a silver cigar
cutter, TO Mr. ]. d. Cardozo.
THE REGULAR GERMAN.
The regular Tuesday german was an
unusually pretty one, owing TO the
handsome dressing, which adds as much
90 the occasion as pretty faces.
There were eighteen couples. lead by
Mr.. VIII Colhoun, dancing with Miss
Lavinia Robertson. Others dancing were:
Mesdames Lee Hill. Frank HILL Nicer
rem. ana Styll Misses Wells. Willis,
Stuart. Vaughan. Tankersley. HaiIstoh,
owen. Brockett, Dreyfuss, Norton, Crit
fin; Messrs. Colhoun. CsrdoZo. Booth,
Carter. Robards, Spenser Wisdom, Elicit,
Stone, Rover. Sheltman. William Wis
dom, Lee Hill, Frank Hill, Brockett. and
Newton.
The chaperons were Mesdames Robert
son. Christmas. Carver, Bradley, Crank,
Wisdom, and Vaughn.
For the little ones. who are never left
out at Allegheny. but have their especial
amusements. there was this week a pig
party. given by little Miss Florence Ran
dolph Of New York. and Of this II can
be said, Thereby hangs a tale"
A most artistically drawn pig was put
on the wall and had tails pinned all over
him until he presented such a woful pic
ture OF AFFECT persecution as would have
aroused the spirit OF the entire Society
for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
Pretty little prizes were given to those
who did pin the tail where it belonged
and also 10 those who did not. and so
all looked happy, except the pig.
AN UNIQUE ENTERTAINMENT.
Wednesday afternoon a most unique
entertainment was given by Mrs. Fred.
Bradley, Of New York. and called a
"suniower tea" Mrs Bradley's cot
tage was most charmingly arranged.
The floors were covered with Persian
rugs whilst 1T doors and windows were
pretty draperies. The decorations were
entirely of sunfowers and pine tassels.
The whole atmosphere was rcdOlent with
a spicy perfume. and the suite Of rooms
glowing with the rich colors.
In one room were placed the tea
tables with their dainty service OF china
and silver; one being entirely in delft,
china, and linen, where presided Misses
Vaughn and Porter, who had a bright
word and smile for each guest.
The larger table had for its central
ornament a pitcher upon which were
painted sunhowers and was filed with
these same gorgeous flowers. Here were
also placed colored dishes, pink. green.
and violet. upon which were fancy cakes
with icings 10 match and tea served from
Dresden cups. This table had for its
attendants the Misses Dreyfuss, Of New
York, who fully possessed the gift OF
making their guests feel nj home. A
third table had for its top an oblons
white cake, around which was broad
ribbon in sunhower colors. tied in a
large bow. Here was seated Mrs. An
drew Stuart. of Philadelphia, a most
charming woman. Mrs. Bradley was as
sisted In receiving by Mesdames
Ketchum. Dreyfuss. and Vaughn, also
Miss Coleman. II was hard 10 realize
that such an artistic entertainment could
be gotten up on short notice so far from
city resources
A CARD PARTY.
Mrs. William IT. Barney. OF Mobile,
entertained her friends with a handsome
card party Tuesday morning, in honor
of her very attractive niece. Miss Sally
Withers. and also Of Miss Bessie Stuart,
OF Mobile.
The ballroom had been freshly deco
rated for the occasion and made gay with
tables with pretty colored tally-cards
upon each, and the score was kept by
little Misses Florence Randolph ard Julia
Moore and Master oscar Noryell Barney.
At an acknowledgements table pre-
sided Mesdames Hill and Estiz and
Misses Martin and Stuart who disnensed
iced refreshments to the thirsty during
the game.
The prizes were very tasteful and
handsome. The first for ladies'. an ex-
quisite ntre-piece. was awarded 10
Miss Pou; the second silver-mounted
muff-holder, 10 Miss Vaughn. The first
gentleman's. q silver percil-holder to
Mr.. william Wisdom; the second.
pearl-handled knife. to Mr.. Charles Col
houn. Mrs. Barney was a most charm
Ing hostess and made her party one to
be pleasantly remembered by her guests.
One Of the old-tlme plantation amuse-
ments--a cake-walk-tO which the Allie
ghany guests were invited. was given by
the walters OF the hotel. and proved
especially amusing TO those unfamiliar
with such scenes. The visitors made up
a purse and presented prizes TO the sue
cessful ones.