The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-21
DIVERSIONS AT
THE HOT SPRINGS.
Fancy Turning Rapidly to Outdoor
Amusements.
THE HANDSOME ROAD TEAMS.
The Beautiful Drives Around the Hot.
Mrs. William II. Lowe, the Prcsi-
dent of the Federation of Wo.
mans Clubs, Guest.

HOT SPRINGS, VA. Aug. 19.-Special.
For the past week the weather In these
glorious mountains has been delightful
beyond any suggestion Of Improvement,
and visitors can find no cause for COM
plant. SO far this season the women
who dominate the charming summer So
ciety at the Hot Springs have devoted
more time 70 golf, riding and driving,
| than they have 20 dinners, dances, teas
and receptions. A few years ago when
women prominent for their achievements
in the social world first turned towards
out-of-door sports, 1t was generally
thought that they would ultimately leave
these pastimes as they had deserted other
fads and look about for new diversions.
But in that surmise people were mis-
taken. Athletic sports that were adopted
for recreation are now regarded as not
only vital factors in ones life, but the
chief source of pleasure. The practice of
entertaining has fallen somewhat into
unpopularity, but the out-of-door sports
are found not only health-giving, but the
most delightful amusement
HANDSOME TEAMS.
There has never been Il season before
when so many fine turn-outs and beauu-
ful horses were seen at the Hot Springs,
and there are daily parties for Flag Rock
Warm Springs. Healing AMI all the beau
tiful points Of interest around this place.
A great deal of expense has been put
upon these roads. and they are now IN
the finest condition.
Mrs Campbell Harris. OF Philadelphia,
drives a very swell pair of red roans 20
A handsome Victoria and her son Mr.. II.
Frazer Harris, has a fine saddle horse.
n RfChmOnu
handsome pair OF browns In very COM
Portable carriage.
The ingalls, have cart and poney,
which their little granddaughter shares
with all the children I'm tho grounds. They
have also several traps and very stylish
horses. n ~ ~
The Marburgs Of New York. the
Knowles. Of Atlanta, the Brants, the
Storrys. the Moores. OF Louisville, the
Marburgs, Of Baltimore. the Aadersons.
OF Washington, all drive n great deal ana
have any number Of handsome saddle
horses. The Cassalts, OF Philadelphia,
have several fine turn-outs with them ana
perhaps the finest horses here.
A FINE GOLFER.
Mr.. A. j. Cassatt, president or the
New York, Philadelphia and Norfolk
railroad. one OF the directors of the Penn
sylvania railroad and one Of the wealth.
lost and most prominent men Of Philadei-
phia, with his family have one OF the
handsomest suites of the Homestead,
| and are here for the fall season.
The Cassatts have been yachting all
the summer in spite of war and 'rumors
| Of war" and they made Manchester BY
the-sea" their headquarters.
Miss Cassatt, It is said, has carried on
| all the honors of the different golf links
| She has visited during the summer.
The present week has been full to over
flowing with entertainments and pleas
ures of all kind. and "euchres,' ''Whists'
: fill the morning hours for the more se-
! date contingent, while all the younger
, take possession OF the links, tennis courts
, and drives. Hops and dinner parties are
| I'm order for each evening, while cottage
parties" morning and evening, are be-
| coming the most enjoyable feature OF the
| social life here.
The most beautiful parties given during
| the past week were those given by Mrs.
Francine Mrs. Shirley Moore. Mrs. w.
Rathbone Bacon. Mrs. Arthur Cary, Mrs.
Colston ana Mrs. Hall. who entertained
their numerous friends by this delightful
| method.
PLEASANT ENTERTAINMENTS.
One Of the most delightful entertain
ments given during the past week was
Decatur Axtell I'm honor OF Mrs. Dr.
Chapin. The "Axtel Cottage with It's
exquisite environments and the telling
| touches OF gorgeous American Beauties
never looked pretuer and Mrs. ANtell )
charming grace made her lovely most
ess. The entertainment was recherche
in every respect. Among those invited
were Mrs. Bacon. Miss Purdy, Mrs W IL
Iiams Miss Williams. Mrs. ingalls,, Mrs.
Mrs.
| Cowardln. Mrs Colston, Mrs. Emory,
Mrs FELTON,. Miss Borns Mrs. Walsh and
Mrs I s. walsh. St. Louis. entertain
"a AZ a beautiful "euchre" on the YER
auda of the Casino thirty OF her numer-
Gus friends. Tuesday morning, the prizes
were especially handsome and We're Won
by Mrs. Richie. Mrs. Williams Mrs'
Arthur Carys and Miss McLaren.
NJ w Pathbone Bacon entertained
AZ one OF her series Of attractive AFTER
noon teas. Tuesday. Mrs. Colston, MIS-
Imerv Mrs. Ritchie Mrs. AxtelL Mrs
earn Mrs. williams, Mrs. Sterry anu
Miss Purdy. A.
There was delightful music as Mrs.
pacon "a an accomplished musician, ana
! che plaved several exquisite selections
composed by her brother Clarence BARK
| er. who was well known 10 the best mus,
cal circles of New 1OIh, Out "4'v'' -NN
death in 1896 at "Biltmore. North caro-
INA the home Of his knsman' MT.
George Vanderbilt. brought % a close
a career full Of promise. Miss Purdy'
Mrs. Bacons guest. has an exquisite
voice. and delights all who are so iortu-
tunate as 10 be invited 70 these "musical
teas" which have become one or the
most attractive features OF the social
life Of this resort.
A TALLY-HO PARTY.
There was a lively tally-ho party Tues
day afternoon, chaperoned by Mrs. NJ.
Il. ingalls,. which greatly enjoyed drive
| 10 Flag Rock. where they had charm
ing 'afternoon tea" In the party were
the Misses Walsh. Anderson, Chaplin,
Kilbourne. Nlessrs Walker, Walsh. Fran
cine, Harris. ingalls,.
The most delightful and decidedly novel
y dinner party was given by Mrs. w. Rath-
bone Bacon, Friday. TO twelve little boys
and girls. The private dining-room OF
the Homestead was beautifully decorated,
and the hearts OF these wee sma' men
| and women were made glad by each re-
ceiving a beautiful toy as souvenir or
the charming occasion. The pleasure OF
the affair was greatly enhanced In the
opinion OF Mrs. Bacon's young guests by
the presence OF the Jubilee singers"
who sang "coon songs" and various other
"Ole Virginny' tunes, which ever delight
Children