The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-08
The Summer Colony" is Not kumer-
Gus, but Thoroughly Resigned.
RUEORS OF COMING WEDDINGS.
The Parties Most Concerned Are Of Such
Prominence as to Create Considerable
Interest Personal and General
Mention Notes.


other environment. From the springs
comes stimulating news which will mate
riallzo here in the city when the swallows
and others homcward fly. charming
widows destinations have proven too
many for Cincinnati eligible and he has
capitulatod The local engagement list
indeed. is delightful from the standpoint
OF the press. The young ladies IN the
case are CONSPICUOUS figures in the gay
world. and one OF them has really done
brilliantly-lf rumor may be even partially
relied upon
In about two weeks the return 10 the
city will begin. and early IN September
rehearsals Will Doe begun for several VIM
ter entertainments for the benefit OF local
Charities. ln the main society will re-
sumo its city dwelling 10y september tenth,
although those owning country places will
Bpcud AN September in the glory Of the
fali-of changing leaf and more bracing
air. Looking along the leading residence
streets. 10 is exceptional TO find so many
people M home-and who have been IN the
city without "a break throughout the sum-
mer. The summer colony. indeed " IL
may bee so styled has been made w Of
particularly charming people and they
have made up ID gay social life OF their
own. set 90 "a pace suited 70 the season
and the city The lc.tric cars have ETA
5oycd liberal patronage the vaudeville
entertainments have been attended every
night by large parties of fashionable peo-
ple the resources of Lakeside the Hunt
club and other suburban resorts have
been tested every day. little outings 20
old Point and Virginia Beach have been
taken-and altogether life has proved not
only toierablc. but agreeable.
Miss Bessie Hunter. the charming
daughter of the proprietor OF the Mount
Vernon. has been giving a house party in
honor OF the Misses Gray. Of Cumberland
county. and her guests have extracted
about as much pleasure from the passing
days as was 10 be gotten out Of them.
Miss Hunters courtesy is always grace
ful and delightful This time she fixed
upon dance. several trolley parties, and
visits 10 the vaudeville as pleasant means
OF entertainment.
Miss Mabel Marcv. daughter OF Dr.
Marcy. west N aim street. and a most at
traCtiye girl left Richmond last week
for the White Sulphur where she VIII
remain until octoscr LIST.
Mr. John G. Walker sailed on the Gu
nard steamer 'Lu,Jnia" yesterday f)r
Lordon and the Continent.
When ne passed through Richmond en-
route 90 the OLD family place in Amelia,
Father Tabb did not escape his friends,
who regard his laurels as Nirslias 3. Ills
modesty removes MIN as lar as possible
from the sounding BRASS or linking
cymbal" type of person. but ne cannot
hope % elude the vigilance of this COM
munuy. Ia one uarl1r here a company
81 young people were invited TO inset
him The plrl0r was that of an old ana
dear friend and in 10 the poet is always
at his best and least formal. which IS dc
nehtful
by request BE read with an the charm
Of sympathetic Interpretation. the last
poem written by Sidney Lanicr-a poem
which one able judge present hkcns 10
tho best of Shelley work-"oi spirit, fire
and dew
First Mr. Tabb enumerated the circum-
stances which lei up TO the writing Of the
poem. then giving his personal interpreta-
ton OF its significance. and finally reading
it The little audience still speak with
enthusiasm of their pleasure.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dana Gibson are
now at Mirador. Alr. Chswen ID. Lang
hCrnes beautiful Albcmarle estate 1t Is
said that Mr. Gibson finds much diversion
An plaving on the Greenwood ball team.
Each Saturday there is a game between
tine Alton and Greenwood mines, and eN-
element in the vicinity runs high. 10 rs
also said that Mr.. Gibsons skill with the
pencil ls greater than with the bat. Miss
Gibson. whose personal graces grow
apace. is the darling OF the Langhorne
household
Captain Warren S. Lurty, 81 Harrison
burg. spent a day 100 The city last week
Mrs Meredith Montague and Miss Helen
Montague left for Duchess county. y. Y,
Monday. expecting 10 be absent about
month.
Miss Fanny Ellis Munford has returned
70 Richmond
Misses Edith and Rose Merri6 have re-
turned 10 Richmond.
Miss Grace Arcnts is suffering from a
very persistent attack OF malaral fever.
as her many friends Will regret exceed
ingiy 20 learn
Miss Kate Armis,Cad. Of Danville. Is
the guest of Miss Fannie Crouch. Miss
Armistoad IS a charming girl and has
many Richmond admirers.
Miss Bessie HOce SIS now al tho res
dcnce OF her father where 10 Is probable
sho will remain contrary TO her usual
custom. until August Her indomitable
father. whose energy de6os time. VIII
preach i'm the Second Presbyterian church
each Sunday morning throughout the
month spending the summer IN the CITY.
Mrs. James II Harris nee Dlmmock),
whose extreme illness has caused her
friends so much solicitude Is now rap
idly convalescing as the latter VIII DO
delighted 90 know.
Miss g. H. Crabtree. o. Indian Terri
tory who has been visiting Sir anc Mrs.
John r. Goddin. west Grace street, left
Richmond "a few days ago. expecting 10
make a number % visits 20 other friends
en- route 10 her home She IS strkin8ly
pretty as well as charming. and re-
ceived an exceptional amount CT atten-
non while IN Richmond. in company with
her hostess she visited various places OF
interest in the state. including old Point
and Virginia Beach.
Miss Ellen Blair S. spending tho sum
ner with her cousin. MI Allan Eskridge.
IN Montgomery county. Va.
The wedding OF Mr.. Robert Il. Roberts,
49,. Tfope 4 Co this city. and