The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-22
ar KoCKBRIDGE ann.
Euchre GoIsing Full Sway-A Gay Time at
This Resort.

This Resort.
ROCKBRIDGE ALUM SPRINGS. VA.
AUGUST g.-"Witli~~ single drop of ink
for "A mirror the Egyptian sorcorer UNI
dertakcs TO reveal TO amy chance conner
far-reaching visions OF the past 30 4
may with a few drops OF INK from my
zen reveal 10 YOU some of inc btauu,S
and gaitics of tnis palace or deibhI
Fucure still holds fun sway among
The card deVotccs and Mr.. and Mrs. kus-
sells seven handed cuchrc party proved
q pleasant ending TO the week Gaidea'
at which the fasciuatins Mrs. foA won
a beautiful cut-glass NinaigIctte mounted
with silver. while tho charming Mis-. Fra
Eicr received Il dainty Cut-Glass cold cream
box with silver top.
The progressive euchre party on the
lawn made a most attractive picture Tor
the porch loafers and the lookeis-oh from
the cottages. ln fact. the scene was one
of brilliant life and movement
Tho first ladies prize, "a handsome silver
saly.r. was carried OF boy the beauty OF
the Springs. Miss Mamie Wilcox. The
dainty little Miss Leonard won the Sec
ond prize. pair Of prrtty yhaInel,9
cuff buttons, while Mrs. Humphreys OF
Norfolk. was consolod with silver comb,
and Miss Summcrson fen heir TO tho
BOBBY prize, bottle of olives.
Mr.. clifford Swift. Columbus, Ga,
who has been most successful i'm winning
hearts. Won the hAi1 t'ANitlHah 3 lAleNf
silver hat brush.
SUNDAY. the Rev. DR. Wightman preach
ed ina the morning 90 large and attcn-
live assembly 1f the Aluma most dis
tinguishcd guests. all OF whom felt clcVat-
"a and enlightened by the eloquent dis
course of this most earnest ana cultured
minister.
The choir. consisting OF Mrs. Walker
and Mrs Williamson. Misses Leonard.
Davis and Baker ana MI. Etonei, OF
Norfolk. with Mossrs. Miller McClung
Napier and Ayers led the music with
marked success. as the whole congrcca-
tiOn Joined in the singing OF the iamiiar
HYMNS which were so well selected. Miss
Davis. Of Norfolk. rendered with touching
pathos the beautiful hymn I'VE Shall
Understand"
In the evening there was a song SER
vice accompanied by short address
from Or Wightman and prayer from
Or. Roberts OF Atlanta. and Mr.. Harm
con. OF Georgia.
The skies So blue and tho air so halmy
and full OF ozone invite an lovers Of ma
fure TO patrouiZe the coach. that most
,nirth- provoking mode OF mountain loco
motion and so there nave been a score
Of coaching parties 20 the various points
OF interest iu the vicinity. Goshen Pass,
tho Rockbrdge Baths the Cold sulphur,
Lexington. and the far-famed Natural
Bridge have been the objective points
sand the fair maidens ana galants gay
have an returned with glowing accounts
Of the glorles and delights OF the scenery
and cheer which they have enjoyed.
Just before leaving for his home IN
Richmond. Kentucky Che brilliant Young
LAWYER Mr.. W. Rhodes Shacklcford ten
dercd "a charming supper 10 the Misses
Courtney and Wilcox. the social leaders
OF the Rock Alum. The Persander. their
cottage sitting-room. proves as attractive
and alluring as the name suggests. and
The sounds Of youthful lollty which
issue therefrom are most inspiring.
on Monday the most brilliant private
entertainment Of the season was given
by Mr. and Mrs. Leander voolfolk. 81
louisville Ky. 20 their fellowtowns-
man and friend the distinguished Dr.
Curran Pope. AZ half after eight o'clock
IN the evening Miss Mataiea voolfolk,
the graceful and charming hostess, as
sisted by Or. Curran Pope. received their
guests in the dining-room OF the Central
Hotel where twelve tables were arranged
for the exciting game Of progressive
euchra- Mrs Voolfolk read the rules OF