The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-29
The Times Staff Correspondent Witness
es In Unfamiliar Scene.
And BREAKS INTO POETIC STRAIN.
The Guests Engage in Progressive Euchre
Bowling, Dancing. and Many Pleasant
Pastimes-A Cake Walk ana Child
ren's Fancy Ball.

AiltBLdNy. Inc green VI
stlll holds supreme sway in this beautiful
vale and only upon the distant noun
tains can here and there be seen the
handiwork OF coming autumn's golden
tinted brush which has touched with
exquisite coors the leaves of the thichy
clustering trees.
Morning among the mountains Of Mont
gomery. The brush of Michael Angelo
would be required to do justice 10 the
scene. AS l stood this morning at my
cottage door the first faint rays OF light
from the east began to brighten the
landscape. The trees stood out distinct
as they grew brighter the broad beauti-
full lawn. each blade of grass of which
was ornamented with a dew drop, began
10 sparkle like Jewels meath the blaze
Of ballroom lights. the marling mist
fed from tho mountain tops aS1 the sur
arose I'm his majesty from behind the
eastern hills.
No the touch of autumn's finger has
not yet been felt among these mountains
and the time Is yet distant when the
leaves.
one by one shall hutter through
The Indian summers hazy blue
And fall at last OH the forest mold
Purple and ruby and burning gold.
THE WEEKS PLEASURES.
The past week has been full of pleas
ures. and not an hour but has contained
its need Of Joy.
On Monday morning little Misses Rob
bic and Jeanne Crank gave potato party
TO the children Of Allegheny. The mirth
was fast and furious and was enjoyed
not only by the children but also by the
grown people.
After the little ones had enjoyed the
fun TO their hearts content the young
ladies' who had acted as Judges, took part
and showed themselves quite proficient In
the noble art Of picking up potatoes from
the floor with teaspoons.
The first and second prizes were won by
Misses May Moore and jeanne Cooke re
spectively. and the prizes for the boys
went 10 John Reed and Clinton Brockett
Miss Morton Campbell won the prize as
the most proficient potato gatherer
among the judges.
A CAKE WALK.
Monday night cake walk took place
I'm the ball rooms. the walters at the no
tel. attired in fantastic costumes. furnish
inc much amusement TO the guests.
Tuesday morning a most delightful
euchre party was given TO Miss Gertrude
Howard by Mrs William II. Barney OF
Mobile. There were ten tables, and
close fight was waged for the beautifui
prizes. which were finally won as fol-
lows:
First prize. beautiful rabbit foot
paper cutter, Mrs Levy. Of New Orleans,
an exceptionally shilful player
second prize Mrs. Or Holt a silver SILK
holder OF exquisite design.
Third prize, Mrs. Reed OF Camden y.
J.. a silver-headed pencil.
Mr.. Cardoza. Of Richmond won the
first gentleman's prize. a beautiful watch
guard. after a close contest Win Mr.
Civde Alexander OF Danville.
Mr. Richmond Holt won the second
prize. a box OF cigars
The third prize fell TO the share Of Mr.
Robert Calhoun. II was handsome
knife. The score was kept by Mr.. Oscar
Barney and Misses Cummings and ROD
bic Crank.
Tuesday night the regular weekly ger
man took place. There were huihpci
OF dancers present from Chrisuahsours'
and the Montgomery White and the
dance. let by Mr.. Will Calhoun was great
A BOWLING PARTY.
On Wednesday morning a bowling party
was given by Mrs. Greenwood Lyon, a
charming matron OF Mississippi. me az
fair was I'm honor OF Mrs. William II.
Crank and Mrs. Fort-smith, OF Texas
and resulted I'm most enjoyable morning
After q spirited contest the first ladies'
rrize was won by Miss Mary Howard, of
Richmond. and the prize for the best gem
tleman bowler was won by Mr.. Ed. Cal
houn. During the progress or the game
delicious claret punch was served. Ihose
present were:
Mrs William II. Crank. Mrs. Fort-Smith,
Mrs william NJ. Cooke, Mr. and Mrs
Mason. Mr.. and Mrs. Galbraith' Misses
Morton and Alice Campbell. Misses Mary
Gertrude and Janey Howard. Miss
vaughan. Miss Pegram Miss Grantland.
Miss Annie Calhoun. Miss Brockett. Mrs.
read. Miss Cummings, Miss Walker,
Messrs. Stone. Alexander Fowler, Holt
Seward Calhoun, Perkins, Or. Martin,
and DR.. Pedigo.
wednesday night one OF the most en-
ioyable affairs OF the season took place
IN the shape OF a euchre party given by
Mrs. William II. Crank, OF Houston, Tex
20 her especial young lady friends.
The party took place in a private parlor
OF the hotel. which was exquisitely deco
rated FOR the occasion, ferns and palms
being banked around the room, and the
shy marguerite peeping out from masses
OF gorgeous geraniums. the perfume OF
which filed the air with fragrance. tho
scene cleaning beautifully beneath the
brilliant lamps light
The ladies receiving with Mrs. Crank
were Mrs. Fort-Smith, OF Galveston, Tex.
and Mrs. William VI. Cooke OF Norfolk
and Mrs. Greenwood Lyon, OF Mississippi,
all exquisitely gowned.
After an hour spent in tho pleasures OF
euchre. refreshments were served and full
Justice done 20 them
The prizes and winners were the fol-
lowing:
Mrs. Reed. first prize. a beautiful Vene-
tian vase.
Mrs. Lyon. second prize pair OF sill
yer bracelets.
Miss Mary Howard. third prize. cut
glass vinaigrette.
Mr.. r. w. Holt. first gentleman's prize,
n silver paper cutter.
Mr.. Charles Calhoun. second prize.
German edgewood stein.
4 graceful idea on the part Of Mrs
Crank was the providing OF a consola-
ton Prize, for which all the losers drew.
II was a book entitled "Consuela," Span
ish for consolation" and was won by
Captain c. 4. Calhoun. who also tied for
first prize but was beaten on the cut
The guests present were:
Mrs. Cooke, Mrs Lyon. Mrs Fort-Smith.
Mrs. Crank Mrs. Reed, Mrs. Galbraith
Mrs Barney. Mrs. Zadek. Mrs c. A.
Calhoun, Mrs. C. r. Calhoun, Mrs
vaughan, Mrs. styll Misses Vaughan
Howard. Gertrude Howard, Janet How
ard. Annie Calhoun, =. Angel, Morton
Campbell. Alice Campbell. Grantland.
Rrockett Cummings: Messrs. Clyde Alex
ander. r. =. Stone, Seward. CHI Angel
Ed. Calhoun. c. A. Calhoun. c. r. Cal