Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-14

fully repaid by the grand sight of the
sun rising between the Peaks of otter,
and the surrounding scenery. Roanoke
and Salem. a distance of six or eight
miles. could be plainly seen.
few. afternoons since a similar party
of ladies and gentlemen walked to Roa-
noke TO supper and returned on the il
p. W train. Such excursions are FREE
quently planned and INDUCED in by such
kindred spirits as Miss Rosa Cooke and
Miss Halle Bryan. The less energetic
have shorter walks, such as to The Falls.
Cloverdale, and 1.-The Store" Card
parties. watermelon feasts. bicycle rides,
&c are frequent, and basketball, ten
mis-. and croquet are ready and waiting
for those who desire to indulge. The
regular whist club meets at "Uncle
Billys" Office every evening, and the
other guests are entertained by him.
every few nights by the exhibition OF the
opening OF another" night-bloorning
cereus.
Mr.. Lucian Cooke. whose family is here
IN visit, gave a very swell dimes
at the Shenandoah Club. of Roanoke,
in honor of Mr.. Jim Hayward, of New
Orleans. The guests from here were
Mr.. Hayward. the honored guest: Mr.
w. II. Peasants; Mr.. j. j. Cooke, Of
Texas. and DIR. Harry Peasants. The
lawns and extensive galleries are
thronged with readers, sewing-bees.
hammocks, wheelers. and busy people"
until the distribution of the midday ca
mail at half-past 2, when all disappear as
IL by magic, to reappear fresh and bright
at 6.
This is an ideal place for children, and
the most attractive and popular of all
here is little Miss Rath, OF Washington,
u. c., the first great-grandchild Of Mr..
and Mrs. G. II. Cooke.
\ few mornings ago some Of the more
fortunate. had the pleasure OF listening
to the artistic and graceful performance
on the violin OF Miss Rosa Cooke, accom-
panied on the piano by Mr.. Rath, OF
Washington. ID. c., and later to the ex-
quisite voice OF Miss Iabuisse, OF New
Orleans, who has had the advantage OF
the best training that this country and
Europe can give.
All regretted to bid farewell TO Mr.. and
Mrs. Strause and their daughter, of
Roanoke. Yet Miss Stella is welcomed
with pleasure when she returns. as she
often does with her coaching parties.
Dr. Hale and family, late Of Birmlng-
ham, Ala, have also left. The Doctor re-
minded us all very forcibly of DR.. Lam
drum, of your city.
The "Capp Cottage" is occupied by
Mrs. Reeves, OF Texas, who expects to-
remain here until her daughters are ed
ucated.
All the. Hollns girls OF the session
welcome with pleasure "AIr. joe" on his
return to Virginia.
Among the many pleasant guests we
have from Texas are Miss Halle Bryan.
Miss Freeman, and Mrs. Reeves and
family; from Macon Ga, Miss Berthe
Wilnngham the belle and beauty;
Mrs. FELTON,, Mrs. Barten and family.
Mrs. Williamham and Iilah. Miss Caban-
mis-: from Atlanta. Mr. and Mrs. f. w.
Parker; from same place, Mr.. and Mrs
Rath and daughter; Miss White. From
Tennessee we have Mrs. McKissack; from
Mobile, Ala. Mrs. ST. John, Mrs Stuart
and daughter, Mrs. Lovelace. Mrs. Pollard
and son. and Miss Pollard. New Orleans
must have selected her most charming
people and sent them to us-Mrs. W. w.
Hayward and family, Mr.. James Hay
ward and family, Miss Britton. Miss
Adele Britton Mrs. and Miss Labuisse,
Mrs. Stuart. Mrs. Logan, Mrs Rathbone.
Mrs. Debuys, Miss Ethel Remmeck, and
also Mr.. John Hayward, Mr.. Ashton
Hayward and Mr.. Wilmer Hayward.
We had to reluctantly part with Mr..
Willie Hayward. OF New Orleans, and
Mr.. Frank Duke of your city.
Norfolk has sent us Mr.. Henderson and
daughter and son. Mr.. Seibell, OF South
Carolina. who enjoys driving to Roanoke
with pleasant company. Richmond Is
REPRESENTED In Mrs. ]. ID. Crump and
family; Mrs. W. A. Armistead; DR..
Starr. wife, daughter. and, son; Mrs. II.
Theodore Ellyson and two sons and Miss
Bessie Ellyson. and the University Of
Virginia furnishes Miss Rosalie Smith,
a late arrival. but a most welcome and
attractive one.