Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-29
THE WARM SPRINGS.
REGULAR ROUND OF PLEASURE
AND GAYETY.
,,o-,,ng Parties Etocution-A
Graceful Ideu-Thc Dancing EIc-
ment--A Delicate Compliments
.musemcnts at the Other Resorts.
ocorrespondence OF the Dlspatch.l

correspondence OF the Dispatch)
WARM SPRINGS. VA, August g.
=. rarcly happens nowadays that we. IN
yire.nia, are troubled with what the
french call by courtesy an embarrass-
mont OF riches we are far oftener
troubled by a lack Of them. yet. IN look
INK back over the lively soclality OF a
week Just gone by. so many charming oc-
eaaons and hours are recalled. that am
sensible OF 81 difficulty in selecting from
number and variety Of happenings.
FOR II. as l have already written you.
tlo Warm is very fun OF guests. the
days and evenings arc equally full Of
beautiful entertainments appreciated
alike. in each instance. by glver and re-
ccyer
Morning parties have lent continual
eai.yenment TO the Casino. Mrs. Lur-
man. Mrs. Gordon Mrs. Bright Mr..
Davis, and MIR. and Mrs. Carlcy have
there gathered friends in turn for most
enjoyable and amusing games. the play
ers in each instance being stimulated by
the possible or probable prospect OF
handsome silver prizes or souvenirs.
The frst card reception of the week
was rendered on Friday last by
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Valentine. of
Chicago. Guests present included Mrs.
Bayard. Taliaferro, Thombs Merry
weather, Clementson and Cobb: Misses
Elyson and McCandllsh Messrs. Cobb.
Merryweather. Faile. and Bayard. Salt
almonds and Roman punch were served
scores were counted, Miss Ellyson, Of
Richmond, became the winner Of first
lady's przo-an extremely pretty hand
painted letteT-case-the second honor
falling 70 Mrs. Merryweather. OF Chi
cago. and Mr.. Bayard, of Philadelphia,
with Mr. Cobb. Of Illinois, being the sue
cessful gentlemen.
The handsomest entertainment OF its
kind this season, was given on Monday
forenoon OF this week by the Misses
Henckel. OF New York. SWITCHBOARD
and "the devil among the tailors" never
proved themselves more fascinating,
while delicate sandwiches. juleps, and
champagne were most refreshing and
keenly appreciated by all present.
Awards Of merit and skill were. In this
instance, unusually beautiful, and were
won. respectively. by Miss and Mrs.
Bayard. OF Philadelphia; Mr.. Davis, OF
Philadelphia, and Mr.. Cooke, Of Rich
mond.
Miss Jessie Roger Of Trappe, Pa,
claimed the attention Of a large audience
on Monday evening. by her skill as an
clocutouist. I'm versatile and well-ar-
ranged programme. While her selec-
tons generally were admired, / believe
her hearers wc--d agree in pronouncing
the shepherd Scene" from. Ben Hur
her finest effort. Miss Roger took with
her to-day many kind wishes for her
continued and continual success.
A GRACEFUL IDEA.
Tuesday evening was rendered memo
rable by beautiful seven-n-hand-
euchre OF nine tables. the graceful idea
Of Mr. and Mrs. James BayaTd, Of
Philadelphia, and their popular daughter.
Miss Mabel Bayard. Their friends and
guests were received I'm the ballroom at
8 o'clock and a most animated, gay,
and kindly contest ensued, interluded
with champagne punch and other like
agreeable connections. Mrs. Broadhead,
Miss Henckel, Mrs. Warren. Mrs. Tyler,
Mrs Bayard. Miss Hyatt. Mr.. and Miss
Bayard scored for the different tables.
and presented artistic devices in silver
az souvenirs. 10 those making the highest
score Miss Goshorn. of Cincinnati; Miss
NJ. T. and Miss Moore, OF Richmond,
Va: Miss Merryweather Of Chicago;
Miss McCandlish. of Baltimore; Mrs
schel. of Cincinnati; Miss Josephine
Davis. Of Washington, ID. c.; Judge
Julian. Of Kentucky, and Mr.. Dunn, of
Petersburg. Va.
The dancing element Of our summer
community welcomed with JOY a lovely
Wednesday morning german. devised Tor
their pleasure by Miss Hyatt, of Wash
lngton j. c. Or. Robert f. Williams
of Richmond, led this german, with the
fair hostess OF the occasion. Miss Hyatt
herself. and other couples following were;
Miss Honchel with Mr.. Gibson, Miss
Faue with Mr.. Cooke. Miss Bayard with
Mr. Hindman. Miss Stewart with Mr.
Randolph. Miss Perryman with Mr.. Cobb
Miss NJ Henchel with Mr.. Davis, Miss
Mosciey with Mr. Williams. Miss Davis
with Mr.. Faile. Miss Burnct with Mr.
Dunn. Miss Whaley with Mr.. Tunstah,
Miss Boomer with Mr. Gordon, Miss
Merryweather with Mr.. Denison, Miss
Kemp with Mr. Kenneth Faile. and Miss
Cox with Mr.. Cardoza.
The figures danced were spirited, pref
Is. aud unusual the programme was
smoothly and evenly gone through with,
and the pauses Of the dance were most
acceptably hlled with cooling beverages
ana equally desirable substantials. The
maypOe number the last on DIR. VIII
lams's list. was especially attractive to
the eyes OF onlookers. and Miss Hyatt
has much eausc for self-cOngratulation in
Che universal commentator accorded
her contribution 10 the summer pleasure
budget. Miss Josephine Davis and Miss
H0ylin presided at the favor table and
Mrs. Hyatt was assisted In receiving by
Hiss NJ. j.. Moore.
Eut consistency Is jewel" and to
De- consistent | have once again reserved
the weeks browning inspiration for a
lnal notice. This inspiration was deli
cate compliment in the shape OF pro-
r5sye euchre party given by Mr.. Bris-
,0e Hindman. Of Louisville, KY, son OF
General Thomas c. Hindman, of Confed-
crate fame. I'm honor Of Miss Mildred
L.e daughter Of the great Confederate
.der, and Miss Minnie Vesey, of Nash
N'c Guests were received in the beau
tn ballroom Of the Warm Springs
Hotel where eighteen tables had been
So arranged as to form a great square,
With the head tables diasonally opposite
% each other and where the players took
their places In separate sections of nine
tables each, thus forming two distinct
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