The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-25

Fashion as rule has shaken the dust
of the city from its feet and flown away
but many people are still In town and
Il is doubtful If there is any other city
in the land where fashion is so independ-
ent Of anything save its own mind.
The land Of Lnliput may have small
gilt-edged standards by which to meas
ure social helght-but not Virginia. The
fine old state has not learned that snob-
bish lesson yet. If we wish TO go away
and feel that we can afford 10 do it. say
the people. I'VE do II. and thank ProVl-
dence that We are not as other men
are. who cannot go. II we cannot afford
II we STAY nj home, and dare still lift
up our heads"
As a matter Of fact the principal res
idence thoroughfares are practically de-
serted-the doors nailed up and the nus
bands and fathers taking the side gate.
Some Of the facts along the leading
residence streets are these:
Mrs Edward +. Robinson Is now az
the White Sulphur. where she will remain
for several weeks.
Mrs. Alexander Cameron and the mem
hers OF her family are at their beautiful
country place. Cameron Lodge" near
Gordonsville.
Mrs James Lyons. Miss Henningham
Lyons and Master Writ Lyons are at
Red Hill.
Miss Betty Burwell Booker still remains
I'm town. and proceeds with the cultivation
of the beautiful voice for which all her
friends predict brilliant victories.
Mrs. Joseph A. White and family are at
tho White Sulphur.
Miss Helena Trench LEROY is visiting
friends AT Bon Air.
Mrs. Christopher Tompkins and family
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Davenport are at
the Old Sweet.
At Covington arc Mrs. A. r. Camm,
Miss Mary Hatcher and Mrs b. II. Nash.
Miss Madge Freddy expects TO take
Canadian trip early in August.
Mrs. ]. p. Pace and family are at their
country place in Albemarle'
Mrs. Allen Potts is at Castle Hill
Mrs. r. H. MAYO and Mrs. Thomas n.
Carter are at "Powhatan." the formers
superb Clarke county estate.
Mrs. Coleman. Misses Carrie and Lucy
Coleman are at "Beechwood. Lousisa
county. and Miss Mary Hayes is at pres
ent visiting them.
Miss Janet Bruce Williams Is the guest
Of Mrs. George Pullman. wife Of the
Chicago Palace Car magnatc at Long
Branch
The Pullman cottage is one Of the most
elegantly appointed and beautiful at the
popular watering place. Later in the sum-
mer Miss Williams will go to the Adiron-
dacks.
Mrs. Clay Drewry and family are at
their country place in Albemarle.
At Mountain TOP are Mr.. and Mrs.
Jaiaes Peasants. Mrs John Atkinson,
Mrs. Charles L. Williams Mrs. Wyndham
Meredith. Mrs Henry Lee Valentine.
DR.. willis. Miss Mary Page Mr., and Mrs.
Barton II. wise. MIR. and Mrs. Byrd.
Miss Ruth Nelson Robins will 20 70
Rawley Springs on August FIRST.
Mrs. T. c. williams Mrs Buck. Mrs.
John Dunlop Miss May Handy ana MISS
Mary Lewis are at Hot springs
Mrs Judith c. r. Walker and Miss
Annie Rose Walker arc at Bar Harbor'
Mrs. Thomas NJ. Rutherford is at the
White Sulphur
Mr. and Mrs. stephen Putney VIII leaVe
carly IN August for "a trip 10 Now" 00V''"'
Quebec and Montreal. uso
Master stephen putney. VINO, ny tno
-, &c one OF the best hicyclists In town.
,s visiting his grandparents al NytheN'''o'
Tho woman's club viii close its doors
during August. enabling the cheeIy an"
most efficient little attendant 10 taNe q
weli-won vacation. The prosid'n'" g.
next year will shortly ne maui ~ 80
,uu and presents a genuine ieas, vi
GOOD thines-musical. artistic and inter-
AIRY.
Mrs. Beverly p. Munford and Miss NAV
SANFORD Munford are at Bennington. YER
mont for the summer.
Miss LYLE Tyler. Of this CITY. will leave
Monday 20 spend the remainder OF the
summer and fan IN Clarke county, Nlr-
ginla. with her aunt Mrs J." J. wheat
Mr. p IIehtfoot Wofmei.y. Jr., and
rurcber OF his friends have followed the
wholesome ana fashionable Canadian GUS
,om OF camping out when the warm
weather makeg recreation the chief inter-
est Mr.. Vormciey's party have made
their destination In tho picturesque coun-
try near the OLD Sweet
Misses Edith and Rose Merrill are ex-
pectcd 10 return TO Richmond In about
a week.
Mrs. william Wise Mayo Is the guest Of
DR. w. T. Oppenheimer.
Mr.. Richard Tunstall and son. OF Nor
folk, are visiting friends in Richmond.
The Misses SPOTS. OF Aloemarle county.
are guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen
Putney.
The Misses Moore have returned from
Ola Point and have gone TO Warm