Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-30

ments OF the season were given for the
benefit OF the Episcopal church, uhoel
the able management of the two iaaies
most famed for their clever ana orlsini'
presentation OF amateur suoJecNs-
Montgomery. OF Alabama, and her caush-
ter. Mrs. Smith, from 81. LOUIS, NJ
Tho Midgets,' a company or httis peo-
pie. were never in better form OF 'O.So'
and pleased all by their character sp.-
cialties and sketches They were ass.sl
ed by the ladies OF the motel ana tne
Haydn quintette. from Washington ~
c., directed by Mr.. Joseph Ftnckel. VINO
has for two seasons played himseit INTO
the hearts OF the Intermont guests ~
his skilful management Of the Vioih.
The musical feature OF the entertain
ments were the songs OF MISS So"iis,
OF Louisville. who has rendered the week
OF her stay memorable to all who nave
had the pleasure OF listening to ner Deau-
tfully cultivated and sympathetic voice
Miss Cowling is a pupil or the SohseI "a
tory OF Cincinnati, and has wonuerIui
musical gifts. Miss Stephensons dancing
was grace Itself, and met with deserved
encores. The finish and amusing quail
ties OF tho recltations by Miss Walker, oil
Galveston, were fully appreciated ana
Misses Ramage and Csmm also nllfn
parts in the programme of midget dane
ing and song"
DRIVING PARTY.
The Misses Bangs, Of Louisville, gave
a driving party TO Failing Springs on
Wednesday afternoon, In honor OF MISS
Cowling. which was greatly enjoyed Inc
bracing air the exquisite scenery ana
the gay spirits OF the party made the
complimentary drive a great success
Light luncheon was served In the car
riages, which was also enjoyed. Those
who participated IN this pleasure were
Misses Mittie Cowling. Emily Baker
Gertrude and Annie Leigh Camm, Acelia
and Josephine Bangs Bertha Wiilinsnam
Alice Clarke, and Captain and Mrs
Charles " Blackford.
On Tuesday morning the Misses Camm
entertained at a game OF "Old-Fashioned
Hearts" in honor OF their guests, Misses
Baker and Cowlinc a table. In the CEN
tire OF the beautiful little "sun parlor "
was covered by a large heart in scarlet
sage, edged IN white phlox. and in It's
blossoms were placed three heart prizes
two brooches and one scarf-pin. Heart
cards. tied with ribbons. were handed TO
each guest. and a quotation on love, SEN
timental or humorous, was written on
each. and read aloud. and judged by two
Willingham. the second by Miss Cowling
the gentlemans by Mr.. Forsee. and the
consolation, a volume OF Bret Harte's
poens, was drawn by Mr. DeFord, OF
Baltimore A light collation. OF sand
witches, olives, sardines. ana crackers,
creme dc menthe. and minties was
served to the jolly party, whose Quota
lions on the old but ever new. subject
were bright enough 10 have won indi-
vldual prizes. Miss walker gave several
charming little rectations on Sweet
hearts Old and New" and Miss Cowins
closed the entertainment with several
beautiful songs. Those present were:
Misses Mary Bell Moore. Reba Galloway
NJ. r. Ramage. Jean Ramage, Lillian
Walker, Mittie Cowling. Haddie Stephen
son. Bertha Willincham. Adelia and jose
phine Bangs, Gertrude and Annie L.
Camm, and Messrs Marshall. DeFord,
Parrish. McCabe. Venable, and Forsee.
Mrs. Forsee kindly assisted IA Judging
the quotations.
A DELIGHTFUL SUPPER.
A delightful supper after Polk Millers
recital on Thursday evening. was given
In honor Of the Misses Camm and their
euests-a veritable feast o. old Virginia
ham, home-beaten biscuits, pickles and
almonds, Burgundy, sauterne. and cordial,
beautifully served, and with tasteful
floral decorations. There were twenty
guests.
I,ynchburr has furnished a most at
tractive addition 10 the number OF guests
during the week past Captain and Mrs
Charles ". Blackford. and Miss Alice
Clark. Mr.. and Mrs. william 5. Adams
and Messrs. Hans Zuhling and Morris
Moore brought much that was agreeable
and deli0htfui to the social life OF the
Internont. A part OF this number are
driving through the mountains IN stylish
trans. Mr.. Adams is the accomplished
organist at 81. Paurs church. Lynch
burg, and a brilliant performer on the
piano.
From 81. Louis late arrivals are: Judge
Henry L. Edmunds. formerly Of Virginia.
and his attractive wife. formerly Miss
Breckenridge, and her mother and sister
Mrs. s. NJ. Breckenridge and Mrs. y. L. T.
Breckinridge, and Mr.. T. w. Judson and
Mr. and Mrs. Judson
Late arrivals are Miss Sara Coons
and Miss Bertha Mcintyre. Fulton, Mo-;
Miss /. Schenck and Miss r. W. Howald,
Columbus, o.. Edwin G.. Butler. Miss
Butler, Louisiana; Mrs. William Brown,
and Alex. Brown. Cincinnati, O.. Mrs.
w. H Edwards. Mrs. Webster. D. Smith.
Miss Catharine F. Smith. West Virginia;
Judge William Mclaughlin. Lexington
Va: DR.. J. W. Mallet, University OF Nir-
ginia; Major Thomas G. Elder. Virginia;
A. c. Broxton, Staunton. Va; POLK
Miller, Virginia; Mrs. J. K. Alvey, Miss
W. L. Jones. Louisville, KY; Mac Jones'
Virginia; z. Johnson. Longdale Va; Mrs.
r. c. Scott, and Mr.. Madison Scott. Rich
mond, Va.