Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-30
THE COLD SULPHUR.
It's Attractions-various Amuse-
Misunderstanding and Fishing.

ments-Dancing and Fishing.
Correspondence OF the Dispatch.)
COLD SULPHUR SPRINGS. VA, Au-
gust 2s.-There IS a charm about the
Cold Sulphur Springs that the habitue
cannot resist. and 10 which the new
conner IS willing captive. Bracing
atmosphere. and fine sulphur chalybeate
and other waters are natures offerings
IN the health -see eeker Picturesque noun
tains and valleys give rest to tired eyes.
Delightful music (by the Italian orches-
ira from staunton), daily gladdens the
heart and quickens the step. An excel
lent cuisine stimulates and satisfies the
apuetite Free from conventionality, the
easv social life affords restful entertain
ment
wednesday evening a most successful
impromptu entertainment. consisting VI
recitations, was given for the oenent oil
the Presbyterian church at Goshen. MISS
INv c. Whitaker's recitals and declama-
tion captivated her auditors. She rem
dered the Young American Progressive
Hobby Club ner own composition in
excellent form. Miss Whitaker Is presi-
dent of the College Of Education and Ora
tory. New Orleans. Delightful solos by
Mrs. James r Gordon, Mrs. F. Ia Mon
tague. and Mr.. T. 3. Gordon, added much
70 the occasion.
Rev. DIR. OTIS, the distinguished
nreacher. lecturer. and author, delivered
a course Of interesting lectures at the
Chautauqua. Goshen. His broad culture
and inspiring personality make him
favorite in the intellectual life here.
Two or three evenings every week are
devoted to the enticing german. Thurs-
day evening an unusual brilliant throns
Of dancers participated in the gay festi-
vities. prominent among whom were the
following:
Miss GOOdloe. white organize, win MT
Collins, Of Richmond.
Miss Evelyn Gordon, white null and
blue ribbon, with Mr.. Houch, Of Mem
phis Tenn.
Miss Shirley Moore. OF Lynchburg white
organdie over b.ue silk. with Sir. Shep-
pard.
gauze. ,7ith Mr.. Cooper. OF Memphis,
Tenn.
Mrs. Martin. Of Augusta, Ga. white
organdie over blue silk, with Mr.. Gordon'
Of Richmond.
MISS Roadcap, white null, with Mr..
Wood.
Mrs. Cooper. OF Memphis, Tenn. lemon
cOlOrel OfBdnuIt, WIN MI NA4eNN' "a
Lexington.
Mrs. Walker, OF Augusta, Ga, linon
over blue. with DR.. Kemper.
Last evening a "cake-walk' was the
occasion OF much amusement. The first
prize. n beautiful iced cake was won by
Miss Evelyn Gordon and Mr.. Douglas
Gordon. The decision Of the judges was
universally approved, as graceful walk
ing Is only one Of Miss GordOn's accom-
plishments. Mrs. Martin and Mr.. Shep-
pard we're awarded the second prize.
Rev. Isaac Gibson, who Is ever ready TO
minister to the material or spiritual
wants Of the guests, presented the prizes
In a neat speech.
DR.. Albert Kenper. resident physician.
has made many friends by his genial
fellowship.
The beautiful Calfpasture river offers
fine sport TO anglers for the wary black
bass.
A good livery furnishes facilities for
excursions 10 Goshen Pass, Panther Gap
Rockbridge Alum Springs. Rockbridge
Baths. Lexington, and other points Of in
interest in the vicinity. The proprietor,
Hon. ]. S Craig, and his affable wife
are ever mindful Of the comfort and plea
sure OF the guests. while Mr. A. r. Ag-
new renders efficient service in the office.
Last year the hotel was enlarged and
improved 20 meet the growing needs OF
this charming resorts.