Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-24
FAUQUIER WHITE SULPHUR,
No Cessation In the Local Festivities
of a Popular Resort.
Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star
NEAR WARRENTON, Va.

Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star.
NEAR WARRENToN, Va,
August %, 1897.
There is no diminution in the social whirl
here. Cards have reigned for two weeks,
euchre being in the lead, though whist is
a good second Even the children have the
fever. such games as casino and SLAP
jack being very popular with them. Two
large and enjoyable progressive euchre
parties have been given. one under the d.
rection of Miss Morgan, the other under
the supervision of Mrs Ridgely McBlair.
After the games, prizes were awarded and
re freShmentS served.
The winners were as follows: First prizes,
Mrs. Edgar Gum of Richmond, Mrs. j. W.
Bischon and Mr.. ]. 8. Raymond of WASH
ington. and Major McIntire. principal Of the
Bethel Military Academy; second prizes
Mrs. Ridgely McBlair of Washington, Mrs.
L. b. Pomeroy Of Chicago. Miss Mary
Wright Of Suffolk. Capt. Richie Green of
the Springs: third prizes Miss Lucille Bis
choff and Mr.. J. s. Raymond of Washing
ton; consolation prizes, Mrs. Harry Butler
and Mrs w. J. Petit of Suffolk and Mrs
8. w. Stinemetz of Washington
The germans continue with undiminished
zest. those under the direction of Mr. F.
w. Carlisle Of Washington being espe-
claily enjoyable. Among the many on the
floor at the last dance was Miss Minitree
of Washington. Much pleasure has been
derived from the beautiful fancy dancing
OF Miss Virgie Lucketr, Little Edith Luck
ett Miss Cora Mccarthy and Mr.. Raleigh
Luckett. all of whom are welcome addi-
tons to the list of pleasure makers Prof
Weber's orchestra has been pleasantly
augmented by the addition of Mr. c. Cam
pagna, the well-known musician and COM
poser of Washington.
A combination birthday party was given
the children by Mrs. McIntire a few even
fngs since. The ball ROOM orchestra and
supper roem were placed at the entire dis
posal OF the little ones, who spent a couple
OF hours In unalioyed enjoyment
The natural beauties of the place seen
but enhanced as the season glides Meas,
antly on, and with scarcely an exception
the guests have expressed themselves as
benefited and delighted, and engagements
TO meet here again next season are made
on all sides. -'Ne
A "tackey" party was eiven Sa+urd,r
night, and the absurdity of the Costumes
and dancing caused much merrfment The
prizes for the ''tackiest' Costumes were
awarded to Mr.. Gilmore. who impersonated
Nv cary wages to perfection. and to
Mr. Huntington, disreputable- looking old
female darkey. for the time being. The
best walkers were Mr. Richard and NJ
"Charley-boy'' Griffith FA''
me following Washngtonians have 70
G sh REGISTERED: Mrs. James King. Mrs
7: b. Amiss. Mrs. w. Amiss and child
Howard 8. Nyman, Mrs. c. Maurice SmJth
and children. F. W. Carlisle. Mrs II w
spomord, Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Thomas Mr.
:; n. Lishtfoot. Takoma: H. s. Lyman.
Mr. Clemens. w. b. Matthews. Jndee "a
Mrs. NorborLe Robinson. Norborne Robin
son IT., mrs. M. d. Ramsey Miss Ranaa
capt. and Mrs %. D. Robbie, Miss Rohie
Mrs. Gienn. g. Smith. Mrs. J. r. McCnv
tom ors' mary ;. seymour and Miss Mary I'll