Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-22
THE ALLEGHANY.
Brilliant Germans of the Past Week
Popular Richmond Ladies'.

ALLEGHANY SPRINGS. VA, August
H.-(Special)-As the summer wanes the
taste for pleasure increases, for every one
seems TO appreciate the fact that
there are only few weeks more OF
vacation. before settling down TO an
other years work and the most must be
made Of the opportunities left.
The german Friday evening was the
most brilliant of the season. 1t was
compliment extended by the young gem
tlemen TO the ladies at Allegheny, who
did honor to the occasion by appearing
in their daintiest gowns. 1t was led by
Mr.. VIII Colhoun, dancing with Miss
Johnson, Of Christiansburg.
The chaperons whose presence always
adds such dignity and grace TO these
cotillons were especially noticeable that
eyening-Mrs. X. II. Crank, in Paris
gown Of cream brOcade and lace, dia-
mond ornaments; Mrs. Greenwood
Lyon. whose costume was also from
Paris, white bTocade with front OF gold
and white embroidery, point lace, ana
diamonds: Mrs. Willie Cook, black and
white crepe de chine, waist OF accordion
pleated white chiffon with trimmings OF
black cords; Mrs. Northen, white organ
die and lace, turquoise ornaments; Mrs.
IL
Duchess lace, diamonds; Mrs. Davis,
green bengaline, finishings of white satin
and green chiffon, diamonds and enc
raids: Mrs Levy, white organdie over
pink silk, lace and black velvet, dia-
monds.
After the german was ended. hand
some supper was served in courses,
where the sparkle of champagne was
rivalled by the sparkle OF bright eyes
and witty conversation.
Another very recherche entertainment
was the dual celebration Of the birth
days OF Mrs. X. IL. Crank, Of Texas,
and Mrs. Greenwood Lyon, Of Mlssis-
sippi.
The Tuesday german was an unusually
bright one, owing to the presence or
many visitors from the neighboring re
sorts. 1t was led By Mr.. Edward Col
houn, dancing with Miss Grantland, and
Mr.. IL. b. Stone with Miss Bessie Goode.
Those dancing were Misses Vaughan
Morton and Alice Campbell. Colhoun,
Reed. Hilliard. Burkenroad, Brockett
Walker, Goode. Carmichael. JEANNE
Howard, Chamberlayne, Reese, Grant
land. Dodson. Edmundson; Mesdames
Hagedorn, James, Merritt, Lasslter
Davis. and Levy; Messrs. Ed and Will
Colhoun, Stone, Howard. Clyde Alex
ander, Cardoza, Spindle, Gale Alexander
Emory, Eskridge, Martin, Angel, james
| Miller. Levy, Hagedorn. Wilkinson
| Lasker, Fowler, Johnson, Meade.
A large party took advantage Of the
| brightness OF the beautiful harvest moon
TO attend q german at the Yellow Sulphur
Springs Monday evening. and returned
very enthusiastic over the kind treatmen,
| and hospitality shown them by the guests
and host of that popular resort.
| The weekly euchre party Thursday
morning was, as usual, source OF plea
sure and interest. the hostesses being
Mrs. Willie Cook and Mrs. Greenwood
Lyon. whose good management made
the party the success 1t proved.
The first lady's prize, a pair Of en-
broidery scissors, was won by Miss
Burkenroad; the second. a silver salve-
box. by Mrs. Vaughan; the third, sill
yer button-hook, by Mrs. Levy. The
first gentlemans silver matchbox.
was won by Mr.. Clyde Alexander; the
second. a silver comb. by Mr.. Levy.
The score was kept by Miss Campbell
| and Mr.. III. Il. Stone.
| Amongst the handsomest and most at