Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-17
THE OZONE OF ALTON
TT APPEARS TO he IN VERY coon
WORKING ORDER THIS SEASON.
THE MOUNTAINS PULE OF VISITORS
Some of the Gayeties Described-Thc
Filtration Business Fairly Active
TaIIy-Ho Rides and Dutch Suppers-
Illness of an Old Hnbitue.

ALTON, VA, July 16.-(Special.)- lit has
been meteorological this week to the
extent OF daily drizzle, varied by two
or three energetic downpours. And yet
up here life has been delightful. Jupiter
Pluyius to the contrary, notwithstand-
ing.
For the crowds at the hotels there Is al
ways something to do-somewhere to go.
even between the showers-and for the
outdoor sports OF tramping, hay-ridfng.
golf, and tennis; there are indoor amuse-
ments with plenty of enthusiasts to enjoy
them.
OZONE AND THE MICROBES.
The quiet, restful days draw people to-
gether socially. and the nights are like
| Marguerite's home that old Reszke made
such fuss over, chaste and pure;
rather the mild gayety OF a maidens de-
but than the frolcsome fancy of a mid
summer ball. There Is the same ozone
with the same microbes of madness in it,
you know, but tempered by a lover baro-
meter. And safe yet as to firtations.
Adonis does not hesitate to trust his Sc
cond best girl out of his sight, especially
II he wishes to be alone with the sister
or these earlier Arcadian pleasures, at
the hotel of the Ridge, always sedateiy
quiet, the illness Of an old habitue, well
remembered about Alton, casts 4 sympa-
thetic gloom.
EUCHRE, &C.
AT the Alton the euchre party OF a few
nights was very elegant. Among those
participating were:
Mrs. j. NJ. Montague, dressed in an old
rose silk and point lace.
Mrs. w. b. Walt, black satin. jetted
chantilly.
Mrs. r. T. Wait, red silk, Brussels
point and diamonds.
Mrs. Nell Ferguson, pink organdle over
taffeta silk, real lace, and pearls.
Mrs. II. w. Moore, black taffeta, beaded
chiffon. and diamonds.
Mrs. " l., Mason. pink taffeta, applique
lace, and diamonds.
Several handsome toilets were noted in
white mulls and Liberty silks.
Mrs. Mason won the first prize OF ster-
ling silver and pearl pin; Mrs. Il. w. Moore
second prize a lovely pin basket. Prize
winners of the gentlemen guests We're:
First prize, box of Habana cigars Mr..
j. NJ. Montague; second prize, Mr..
Charles Hawthorn, pipe.
After the game delightful ices were
served by Mrs. j. r. Goodloe.
DUTCH SUPPER.
A most unique and enjoyable entertain
ment was a Dutch supper, given by Mrs
V. i. Mason, on Wednesday night, To
invited guests of 1.-THE Alton" The
tables We're set in the ballroom OF the
hotel, and was a happy hit
A tally-hO party OF ladies and gentle
men from this hotel took in the sights"
a nd Of
surrounding country Friday. Among the
party were Messrs. J. c. Goodloe, G. w.
Hawthorn, Bruce Ferguson, and DR.. p.
p. Parrish; Mrs. Hawthorn, Mrs. Fer
glIson, Mrs. Montague. Mrs. Moore, Mrs.
Trait, Miss Mary Goodloe, and Mrs. Con-
nor.
PERSONALS
Mrs. John McHenry, OF Louisville ar
rived at Alton last Sunday for the season.
Lately guests registered at the hotel |
are: NJ. A. Harris. Texas; n. j. Payne, |
II. T. Simpson, w. II. Jones. |
Richmond. Va; II. p. PEBBLES, W. r.. Ste |
yens Nelson.
At Locust Dale are Mrs. c. V. Barnes |
and Mrs. Trafford. of Virginia.
Miss Rusha Goodloe, who has been visit
ng relatives in Gordonsvile. has return |
I'd to Alton; Mr.. Charlie Dell, of Balti-
more II inc buoSl VI Hio Souoih' D. r.
Hall, Jr
At the magistrates examination Of Dud-
ey's wife vs.. Dudley for cruel treatment
asst Wednesday Dudley failed in giving
,ond, and was sent on.
Mr.. Schoolfeld, of the Methodist Church,
,eean a series of meetings at Rodes's
o-day. Much interest is manifested.
Mr.. John CrtZer, Of the Blue Ridge"
arm, died, and was buried at Hebron
tuesday.