The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-15

Vaughan. Moore. stern. Cohen. Fox,
Thomas and Or. VIM. II. Jones and Or.
Ayers.
Tho lockers on upon the gay scene
were numerous. some Of the most promi-
nont being Mcsdamcs Younger and
Harvey. and Resemblance Of Richmond;
Davis. OF Norfolk. Lewis. Of Washington.
Holsfcln. Of Cincinnati: Ritzwallcr. OF
Peoria: Woodson and Rayburn. Of Ow-
ensboro. and Messrs Holt. Starke. era
ham. Alexander. HaughtOn. Miller. Davis,
Mayer. Drury. Russell, Fry. owen.
The favour tables were presided over
by Mcsdamcs Groncr. Harris. Gates, and
Miss CAM. while Mrs. Jcnrcss and Miss
Martin dispensed refreshing shcrbet to
the heated dancers.
The music was most inspiring. as the
band consisted Of Mr.. and Mrs. Pen
nington and Mr.. Krans, Of Lexington
These woll-kn0Wn artists rendered the
favourlte airs with rare spirit and SYM
patty.
But the sumptuous supper served at
midnight I'm the beautifully decorated
dining-room was rot least among the
charms Of the evening. as the menu con-
sisted Of the choicest viands the north
ern. western and Virginia markets az
ford
All Of the guests with one accord ten
der their heartfelt thanks 10 the fair
maidens who originated and executed
such a brilliant and beautiful entertain
mcnt
But now. ] must rctrace my steps ana
tell OF some OF the many charming hos
pitalitics and festivities which preceded
the Bal Poudre on Saturday. tile tennis
tournament ended. and the prizes were
awarded 10 the ylctOrs. Mcssrs Miller
and Avcrctt. receiving knife and cuff
buttons. while TO DR.. Ayres silver PEN
eli holder was given
In the afternoon Miss Wooufolk OF
Louisville. entertained twenty couples
most delightfully."- on the lawn at a melon
party and AT the close Of the feast took
the photograph Of the picturesque party
Then followed "a beautiful german led
by Mcssrs. Graves. of Richmond and
Herman Swift of Columbus. Ca. in
which many new and intricate figures
were introduced most successfully. a de-
liciOus supper was served before mid
night. ana so closed a week of charming
gaicty.
on Sunday morning the Rev. DR.
Wightman Of South Carolina. preached
two most excellent sermons. which were
listened to by large and attentive audi
onccs. The choir consisting Of Mes
DANES Walker. Gates. +. Harrison, Miss
Davis and Messrs Hugcr, Napier. DIS
Jones and Ayres rendered the old fami-
liar hymns with rare pathos. and all of
the congregation unitd IN singing Jesus
Lover of My Soul
on Monday several OF the cotiagcrs
gave fruit luncheons. which seemed 10
even those not participating very mirth
provoking. as peals Of laughter noato1
ever and anon TO the hotel portico.
The charming and brilliant Miss Mata-
lea Voolfolk gave a most spirited reel
tation I'm the drawing room just after the
mail came IN, and every one was so be-
witchod by her eloqucncc. that papers
and letters were left unread for some
time She was applauded so vOcifcrous-
~ that she was compelled 10 give am en-
core, and would have kept as spcllbound
many hours had she so willcd e.
A progressive euchre party was I'm or
der I'm the evening. when Mrs. Walsh
won the ladies' prize, a handsome picture
frame. Mrs Gates carried off the second
prize, a silver hat pin. Or. Ayres re-
ccived a pair Of cuff buttons. while TO
Mrs. Ritzwallor and Mrs. Pope were
presented silver pins
But the seven handed euchrc club posi-
bly, gets more fun out of their evening
at the springs. Mrs. Alfred IT, Pope and
Miss Minnie Cox have won the two prizes
this week.. A silver salve box and needle
case were presented TO them by Mr. Rus
sell I'm a bright witty little speech.
/ had almost forgotten the the anglers
Isaak Walton's noble followers. They
returned IN high glcc on Friday after an
eighteen mile drive with fine. magnificent
specimens Of the genus black bass. Mrs.
Russell caught two OF the largest. The
smaller fish, which they also captured.
scarcely received any notice Mr.. and
Mrs. Russell. Mr.. and Mrs. Fox. form an
invincible piscatorial party, and we hope
they will go angling again very soon.
JOIrINGS by THE WAY
Croquet is all the rage. Mr. Davis, Of
Norfolk, and Mr.. Starke. Of Alabama. are
pronounced tho champion players among
the sterner sex, while Mrs. Laird and
Mrs. Jenress are leaders among the fair
sex
Two delicious alfresco entertainments
took place on Tuesday
Professor John Mctcalfe Starke. a ma
tive of Virginia. now at the head Of the
Alabama University School. is one Of the
most prominent figures at the springs.
Mr.. Ben Huger has left. and his depart
ure makes sad many hearts.
Mr.. Alexander. OF Washington. D. c.,
and Mr. Leander Voolfolk, of Louisville
are two Of the handsomest and most
brilliant lawyers here
PHYLIIs
GREEN PARh.