The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-22

the game with rare dignity and case,
and then the dainty hand-painted tally
cards were presented to the gay guests:
Mesdamcs Lewis. Gates, Groncr, Hoit'
FOX. Collins, Joffress. Pope, Frazier.
svift Russell. Clarke. Harris. the Misses
Roberts. Cottren. Gammill. Wilcox.
Courtcney. Summcrson, Slaughter. Cohen,
Chenault. Mayo, Woodson, Camp, Baker,
and the Messrs. Swift Cohen, Thomas,
Graves. Fox. Fry. Holt, Russell Cohen
Haywood. Miller Robertson. shepherd
Ruckner. Crawford. and Drs. Miller,
Jones. Ayers and Pope. and Judges Lewis
Mrs. Brckncr ard Mrs Voolfolk punch
"a the cards with CELEBRITY ana SKILL
Dainty refreshments were served ever
and anon during ire oenSh'lu. sai'i y,
Al n O'Clock the prizes were awaIued 10
the many vlctors. amid the applause OF
tho confcefanfs There were eight hand
some prizes given and they were received
by Miss Courtney and anothcr Wsll-
known Richmond resident. MIS- Clarkc
Of Charlottesville; and Mrs. Alfred l.
Popc. ~ Louisville. and Messrs' Fry.
Holt and Fox and Or. Curran Pope were
the successful gentlemen players
The prizes were ali unusually pretly
and appropriate, having pten r.t.,ia
bv Mrs. Voolfolk with dainty arustlc
taste They consisted Of cut-glass Don
hon dish "A silver souvenir spoon, "a seal
Ing wax holder: the BOBBY being hand
some hand-painted card case containing
n pack Of cards. a silver match box
d mucnage bottle. letter clip and dental
on Monday afternoon the childrens'
hearts were made glad by a hay-ride,
given by Mrs. Alexander LaWton. OF
Savannah. Ca. 70 her grandsons' Minister'S
Alexander and BcCkwi'h Lawton' IN
honor OF Alexander Lawton's ninth an
nivcrsary. ,.
The lawn IS kept lively by the tennis
and CrOouet tournaments which are con-
tinuallv in progress. Miss virginia MllleI
IS the leader I'm croquct and Master Sen
mott Gates has made the best score NJ
Tennis. Little Miss Miller received as
her prize "a cut-elass vinagrette win
silver stopper. but the boys are still fight
Ing 10 ont with Master Gates
Miss Matalca voolfolk gave delight
ful hour on Tuesday morning whcn shc
rccitcd before 20 large assembly some OF
the choicest selections I'm her repertoire.
Miss voolfolk recitcs most artisiically'
and in hearing her one IS completely
transported as she IS rarely gifted IN nor
dclinCatiOn Of character and sympathetic
rendition Of poctical selections.
The childrens ouchre game occupied
the drawing OF the Central in the
afternoon and then II was that Spencer
Mfler's rabbit-fOot figured most conspic-
uOusly. as il was placed each deal upon
the trump card. Little Miss Leonora
all Of the games but one and so she
received a pair Of silver embroidery scis-
sOrs: while 10 her brother Mr.. Chnord
Swift, was awarded a pair Of enamellcd
cuff buttons.
The attractive Miss Minnie Baker. OF
Norfolk arrived last week, source Of
great pleasure 10 her friends. u was
noted with marked interest the striking
originality as shown by her I'm the paint
ing of some water color sketches for a
card party given at the Alum.
The german this week was unusually
brilliant. being led by Mr. Graves and
Miss Courtcncy. Of Richmond. There were
many intricate and graceful ilguIcs IN
PRODUCED and all present pronounced the
evening one OF the most delightful spent
this season. Mr.. and Mrs. Pennington
and Mr. KTausc the musicians played
with Werrlng skill and the gay dancers
voted them decided aidcrs and abettors
TO Terpsichore. The lines from Milton
suggest themselves
Haste thee nymph and bring with thee
Jest and youthful jollity
puips and cranks and wanton wiles,
Mods and becks and wreathed smiles,
Sport that wrinlled care derides,
And laughter holding both her sides.
Come and trip it as We go.
ON the light fantastic toe
JOTTINGS BY THE WAY.
The prettiest girl at the Springs is said
to be Miss Mamie Wilcox. Of Macon
The statcliest maiden is Miss Chenault,
of Richmond. Kentucky
Miss Estcle Courtoney IS pronounced
the Wittiost woman here.
There are q number OF distinguished
guests foremost among them being the
scholarly principal Of the University
School OF Alabama Mr. John Metcalfe
Starke. a native Nirginian, and "a gradu-
ate Of the University of Virginia.
Mrs. Ritzwaller Of Peoria. was again
victorious at euchre and won a hand
some silver pin tray on Wednesday morn
inc at progressive cuchrc lawn party.
Miss Courtonev gave "a most enjoyable
chahng-6ish party ODD Tuesday evening
to her charming cbaFernn4s Mr. and Mrs.
A. p. Fox. f0rWNE,E ~ Virginia, but
now hailing frord 1.ihr2FV0N
Among the rcrtf Li>5ts9'l6at ] may mem
ton: Miss MfcoNs 9}sYT9SN Norfolk; Mr..
George Bookocqr g>SZ99niN Mr.. Paul
Letterman Cf.sf69r(lTFfy4S. Mr. John G..
Wilson wife sssT% ~ pmithheld; Mr..
and Mrs. J. E[&S2tpH, =. HSNn0lk General
John T.. RollEifrSs. " W Lewis Roller.
HarrisOnburg MNf h-c{fs} man, Roanoke;
Mr. r. j. OwCp )7,Nt9Non.
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