The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-06
THERIDEOF CAPT. LURTY
EyPECTs 10 TOUR INF STATE ON
ms FINE HORSE.
A Cruise Down the Chesapeake in Yacht
Proved Most Deiightful-Mr. &. ID.
Gibson's Pictures-Personal,


Captaln Warren S. Lurty. OF Harrison
burg. passed through Richmond Wednes-
day, having left the Valley intending TO
make a tour Of the State on horseback,
but the excessive heat OF Lower Virginia
compelled him TO forego his intention In
part until later in the season. The Cap
tain was looking remarkably well, ana
was not in the slightest degree worse for
wear. in spite OF the burning sun that had
no mild variations from the time he LETT
Harrisonburg. When waited upon by a
representative Of The Times he talked en-
tertainingly OF his experiences and obser-
vatlons en- route, and reported the crops
In the various counties through which he
PASSED 10 be In excellent condition.
During the day, It IS said, Il number OF
local horse fanciers, who know the points
Of "A fine animal. visited Sutherland
stable in the rear OF Murphys Hotel I'm
order 20 inspect the superb equine upon
which the Captain made his Journey, and
Il is also said that one of these, repre-
scnting "A prominent and wealthy citizen,
used every inducemcnt 10 persuade him to
sell her This however he declined to
do. stating that she was a recent pur-
chase. and that she was not for sale.
She was selected FOR him by Captain Fox
hall A. Dancerleld, Of Castleton Farm,
Lexington. Kentucky. whose judgment in
these matters is final and IS a thorough
hired Kentucky saddle horse. She IS six
years old chestnut, stands sixteen hands,
and has an gaits. She was schooled by
Hughes. the best rider in Kentucky, and
regarded as one of the most competent
iudl,es OF horsenesh I'm this country. lie
brings blue ribbons home on nearly every
animal he exhibits at Madison Square
Garden. New YorE-so say the leading
sporting authorities.
Captain Daineerfcld's judgment I'm Sc
lectine the mare has certainly been en-
dorscd ly all the gentlemen who saw her
at the stable. Indeed, so telling were her
attractions that her owner had some DIFF
dculty in Guiding the people who wished
Go purchase.
ono of these says that her head and
neck are models Tor a sculptor; that her
name and tail are exquisite; that her
carriage is faultless that she u.s. indeed.
ono I'm a thousand and that II has been
"A long time since so beautiful an animal
has been seen here.
During his ono days stay Captain Lurty
was registered al Murphys Hotel, where
he was visited by many OF his Richmond
friends.
lie stated that he expected TO visit half
a dozen more counties ON the return trip
TO the Valley. upon which he left ycster-
Gay.
In Mr. Charles Dana Gibson's picture
of distinguished Guests IN the june
Scribners. appear Du Maurler and An
thony Hope drawn from life. Another
picture of Du Maurier. also drawn from
life appears i'm that magazine, In the
July installment of Mi. Gibson's interest
ing papers.
Miss Grace Arcnts is suffering from "a
very persistent attack Of malarial fever,
as her many friends will regret exceed
ingly TO learn.
Miss Kate Armistcad, Of Danville. s.
TN guest of Miss Fannie Crouch Miss
Armistead is a charming girl and has
many Richmond admirers.
Miss Bessie Hoge is now at the resi-
dcnce Of her father, where it is probable
she will remain. contrary TO her usual
custom, until August Her indomiible
father. whose energy dehes time. viii
preach in the second Prcsbyicriln
church each Sunday morning through
out the month, spending the summer in
the city.
Mrs. James II. Harris (nee DimmocO.
whose extreme illness has caused her
friends so much solcItude. Is now rap
idly conyalescing. as the latter viii De-
delighted to know
Miss p. r. Crabtrec, OF Indian Terri
tory. who has been visiting MI and Mrs.
John T. Goddin. west Grace street. left
Richmond a few days ago. expecting Go
make number OF visits to other friends
en- route to her home. Sh, is strikinelN
pretty, as well as charming. and re-
ceived an exceptional amount Of atten-
ton while i'm Richmond. I'm company with
her hostess, she visited various places
Of interest in the State. including Old
Point and Virginia Beach.
Miss Ellen Blair is spending the sum
mer with her cousin. Mr.. Allan Eskrdge.
i'm Montgomery county Va.
About ten days ago. party Of eight
gentlemen. one Of whom was Mr.. Julian
Binford. with whom the idea had its
origin, chartered a yacht took their own
cook and three sailors. and went upon
a cruise down Chesapeake Bay. After
nine days Of royal enjoyment, life on the
ocean CD wave, clam chowder etc, they
returned 90 Richmond Wednesday,
burnt brown. and full OF stories Of the
outing. As is the case with everything
which Mr. Binford originates and carries
through. the whole thing was so pleas
ant and beneficial that number OF other
gentlemen contemplate following the
example Of his party. in which were
Messrs. Ricard Painter, James Hazen.
Beverly and Courtney Randolph Wat
son Arlington. Jef Archer and Archer
Williams.