Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-07
THE INTERM0NT.
A. Chip-in Euchre Party-Tennis--
Personal.

THE INTERMONT CONVICTION, VA,
August 6.-CSpecial)-One Of the most in
teresting events OF the week was the ar
rival OF Lieutenant sorley, one OF the
wounded heroes Of Santiago. with his
bride.
The chip-in euchre party Of this week
was a very bright one. The tables were
set on the wide, shady veranda, where the
players were famed by cool breeZes. The
first prize, a. silver brush. was awarded
Miss Gabrielle Page; the second, a
jewelled hat-pin, Miss Saidee Jeffress; the
consolation. silver key-tag. was drawn
by Mrs. Waller Jones.
Mrs. Charles Tanner. of Richmond, ds
here for the season. with her interesting
family.
Mrs William Malone and her daughter.
Mrs. William MacGill, OF Petersburg, are
amongst the recent arrivals.
Friday evening a very handsome enter
tainment was given at the Intermont by
Mr. and Mrs. T.. NJ. Nettleton. The ball
room was most tastefully decorated, ana
here sixteen tables were arranged for pro-
gressive euchre, the principal amusement
OF the evening Mrs. Nettleton, hand
somely gowned in black satin and lace,
celving by Mr.. Nettleton, and Mrs. w. j.
Smith, in an exquisite Paris costume OF
pale blue and white silk. with waist of ac-
Gordon pleated blue and white chiffon
over silk-jewels. turquoise and diamonds.
The game was played with much spirit
at twelve tables. The first prize, cut
glass and silver inkstand, was awarded
Miss Jeffress; the second, a silver bonbon-
Mere, to Mrs. Etchison; the consolation,
q silver nail-polisher was drawn by Mrs.
Carrot. The score was kept by Misses
JEANNE Howard and Waller Jeffress. Ices
and cakes were served in the dining-rooms
on tables glowing with masses Of scarlet
sage, sweet peas, and ferns. Mrs. Nettle-
ton was a most charming hostess, and the
evening one 10 be pleasantly remembered.
amongst those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
Merry and Mr.. and Mrs. Cabell, Of Low
Moor: Dr. and Mrs. MORN, of Clifton
Forge; Messrs. Seldom Boxley, Tinsley,
Breslin, and Miss Hughes, Of Clifton
Forge; Colonel and Mrs. r. l.. Parrish,
Mr. r. L. Parrish, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Gar
rett, Mr.. and Mrs Gooch, Mr.. Garrett
Gooch, Jr, Mr.. and Mrs. Shepherd, Mr..
and Mrs. Allen, DR.. and Mrs. Payne, DR..
Wallace, Misses Skeen, Mr.. and Mrs.
Rhinehart. Mr. and Mrs. Hollis Rhinehart
MISSES CONtI anu AlNClCDA WI eAiAN 49,
North, Mr.. and Mrs. Mckinney, Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Camm; Mesdames Messen-
gale, Smith, Kelly. Tanner, Girardeau,
Etchison, Saal, Watkins, Ware, Morris,
Birch, Hoffman, Bowdre, Malone, Mac
Gill, Cohen; Misses Tanner, Saidee and
Waller Jeffress, Sadie and Hortense Holtz-
man, Mckinney. Saal Page; Messrs. Sher-
man, Howard, Peyton, Harvey and Char
ley Nettleton. Mr.. and Mrs. cambridge,
and Miss Corey
Preparations are going forward for
handsome favor german to be given next
week by several Greek letter fraternity
men, who are spending the summer here.
A bright little play is also to be given
IN the near future. which promises much
amusement, and also a nice little sum for
the town charities.
The fine tennis courts are a source OF
much pleasure here.
Professor w. II. Parkinson, Of the Uni
yersity of Virginia. paid the lntermont a
Tying visit this week.
Rev. w 7. Hundley. Of Florida, has
been visiting his brother Rev. I. w.
of Covington.
Ex-Governor William A. McCorkle, or
West Virginia, spent Wednesday here.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. F. Cover, Of Covington, |
entertained a party Of young people We'd |
1esday evening in honor OF Miss Josephine |
Mcleod of Richmond.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. c. Willard, Of Washing |
on, are here visiting DR.. and Miss Thorn.