The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-08
JEFFERSON PARK.
The Hotel Almost Overlooking with New
Arrivals,
PHYLLIS.

Arrivals,
JEFFERSON PARK, August 5.-spe-
cial.-Dog days do not seem to affect the
gayety at jefferson Park, and the past
week has been one Of the llveliest Of the
season.
Germans, card parties and lawn tetes
have followed one another in rapid sue
cession. The arrivals have been in such
numbers that the capacity of the hotel
is tested almost 20 overlooking
The various card rooms are crowded
In the mornings, whist being the popu-
lar game. While many of the other sum
NOR resorts are dull, because OF the
scarcity Of men. here they are decidedly
in evidence: the most eXacting summer
girl can find no complaint on that score
The most brilliant event Of the season
was the german that was danced last
Friday night. IL was beautifully LED by
Mr.. william Wertenbaker of Charlottes-
Vile. and Miss Niche, OF the University
Among those on the floor there We're:
AIesdames Legendre, Of New Orleans
Sproule, of New Orleans; Moore OK
Charlottesville; Gwatkn, Worthington,
and Scott Of Richmond; Misses Pilson
Thomas, Walthall, Parrish. and Florine
Parrish, Of Richmond; Lioussiat and
Blanche Lloussiat, of washington;
Hughes, OF Baltimore; Michie Eunice
Niche. Baker, of the University, and
Harris. of Charlottesville; Messrs. Baker,
Norment, Baker, Wertenbaker, Nelson,
Thornton, Page, Henckel, Tilton, Davis,
Moore. Cooke, Fishburne. Massie, and
Morris, Of the University; W. III. L..
White, of Norfolk VIII White, Of Balti-
more: Roane. of Lynchburg; Reed. or
Louisville: Brnckley Of Baltimore; Beck
ley, Of Louisville; Legendre of New Or
leans: Haskell, Of San Francisco; Prison.
of Richmond, and Harris, Of Charlottes-
Vile.
The first hay ride Of the summer was
booked for Thursday evening. but the
inclemency OF the weather made IT i'm
practicable Under the circumstances, II
has been postponed until clear weather
sets I'm, and a favorable date can be de
termined upon that will not conflict with
the numerous other engagements.
Several other entertainments Of Ike
nature are In contemplation for the near
future.
Tennis is a very popular diversion at
this resort. and the fine court directly
in front Of the hotel is almost In con-
slant use Several expert players are
guests at the Park among them Mr..
william White. OF Baltimore, who held
the amateur championship Of the Monu-
metal city for the season Of '95.
The girls are now looking forward With
eager anticipation 10 the Summer Law
German. which will be given al the
University Gymnasium, on the 18th in
slant. 4 number Of visitors are expected
from deterrent States, and tho dance
which is the swell event OF the season,
will be a pleasant reminder OF the finals
which are Just past.
Arrivals for the week ending August
5th
Richmond-NIrs r. n. Thomas, Miss
Ruby Thomas. Miss Emmle Thomas,
David Funston, Mrs. r. II. Gum and
Miss Fannie Nipe. and Waller Scott MISS
Parrish. and Florine Parrish.
Texas-NIiss Birdie Dorset.
, Boston-Hon. \. w. Washburne.
Philadelphia-Mr II. W. Sitwell.
Baltimore-S Miles Brinckley.
Washington-A1iss Bertha Lioussiat
Mrs. Thomas Sunderland, and Miss sun
derland.
Norfolk-C. A. woodward, Mrs. c. A.
woodward Miss Woodward, Mrs. In
gram and family.
Glasgow, Va.-Miss Leo and Miss Anne
Lee.
Natchez. Miss.-Miss Compton.