The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-05

Many Couples at the Eockbridre Alum
Who Could claim the "Duumow fiitch."
EOCKHHIDGE ALUM SPRINGS, sept.
4-speclaL-I uow that number of cou-
pies now residents of the Rockbridge
Alum could claim the ulnmow Fitch,
of which Colerdse writes, relic OI
mlddlt-ase jest perpcialeu uy tHe
monks of Dunmow Pr0ry They assum-
cd that 10 was practically Impossible Tot
married people 10 live iu harmony, ana.
10 prove their assumption. caused 10 10
be known that III after twelve month OF
married life. any couple could make afh-
daylt that they had not Quarrelled, had
not regretted their marriage ana III they
could live their lives over again, would
DO just as they had done, they would re-
Ceive present of a fitch OF bacon, be
placed iu chairs of honour, and have
their names inscribed on the monastery
ron. In three hundred years this was
granted only three times
There are three times that number Of
devoted married couples at this place and
ones faith I'm the happiness OF married
lie SIS very much strens thened boy seeing
the zest with which these young couples
enter into the gaieties Of the springs.
No tennis tournament, card party, or
croQuet game SIS complete without some
OF these happy married folk. At the
close of last week Mr.. ana Mrs. Campbell
Groner of Norfolk, participated in
game of seyen-handed euchre. which is
stll u very popular amusement IN the
evening
Airs. Groner won the prize. a handsome
cut-glass cold cream Jar, with a silver
top.
on Sunday morning Dr. C.. =. William
Cd Cd
eloquent address 10 q large assemblage
OF the Alums most distinguished guests.
and several familiar hymns were rendered
by the choir, and i'm these an present
Joined with rare feryor Miss Margaret
Chcnault. OF Richmond. Ky. was the
pianist while Mrs. Frederick j.. McCar-
roll led the choir which consisted Of Mt
Estes Vaughan and Mr. Miller, Mrs
Groner. Miss Baker Mr.. Harrison, Miss
Lula Cox. and Mrs. williamson.
In the evening there was song service
and a short address 10y Mr.. J. G.. Har-
rlson OF Harrison, Ga Mr.. and Mrs.
Harrison have been here the entire sum-
mer and have won many hearts 10y their
charm OF manner and conversation.
on Monday morning the whist tourna-
ment was renewed, having been begun
on Friday morning. Sixteen entered the
contest. and so the game was very close
and exciting. and when on Tuesday morn
inc. only Miss Estclle Courtney and Dr.
Ayres had 10 play Mr.. and Mrs. Percy
Blackstone Russell, every one was an
oagerness TO hear the donouement ar.
and Mrs Russell were the victors. and
received the sixteen duplicate whist
boards as the reward Of their arduous
labors
Mrs Harry Gates. OF Indianapolis. gave
IVA. nn IN
morning OF her departure. 40 which Mrs
Frazier won The first prize a cut-glass
vnaierettc. and Mrs. A. NJ Clarke re-
cclYed q court plaster case as the second
winner in this exciting game.
Lieutenant Edward Rutlcdge Lownds
mGdo mp scvon-handol euchre party
and initiated the players into the mystic
r'cs of am entirely new way Of playing the
game. This game proved very fascinat-
ing and many parties have been made up
since then. Miss Marie Wilcox. the pref
~ petite brunette from Marion. Ca
succeeded I'm winning the prize. a silver
hat PIN This fair and fascinating daugh-
ter ~ the sunny south has carried of
many prizes this summer
A delicious farewell supper was given by
Miss EstoIe Courtney on Tuesday even
ing I'm her cottage sitting room known az
lN' i'ihudder Very popular indeed this
sitting room has proven 90 the majority
Of mon and maidcns gay.
or course curhre was nl4yc1 before sun
per and the beautiful Nrs. AIcCarrou. Of
Atlanta. carried on the hon0rs of the
evening with her usual grace, Mr. and
Mrs a. j. Fox of Indianapolis. enter
tanned a few OF their friends Just before
bidding them good bye and Mrs. Lowen-
burg ~ Norfolk was then tho victor az
euchre Little Mrs Lowenburg does
every thing well Tennis ten pins GRO
auot. card games OF every description arc
al IN her repertoire and She eIcels In