The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-21
WHERE PLEASURE
LEADS THE WAY,
The Summer Colony Enjoying Life at
the Montgomery White.
A BEAUTIFUL FAVOR GERMAN
Which was Charming Climax to the
Weeks Gaiety-Whist Has Its de-
voices as Well as Terpsichore.
Tournament and Ball.

SPRINGS. August l.-Speclai'-A" Inv
summer colony continues 10 enjoy TO
the fullest extent. the many SOCIAL o'-
versions and recreations always 10 oe
found among this congenial. gay ana
pleasuro-ioving crowd. which reached
charming climax Friday evening last by
the lovely favor german, given oy
the Young gentlemen OF Montgomery
White in honor Of the ladies', ana Ieo
by Prof. A. Beilezza and attractive Wlle'
with his accustomed ease ana grace
This specially enjoyable feature OF the
week was due entirely TO the kind eN-
ertions of MIR J. *. Anderson. virginia
The favors were handsome, and tasty
designs Of vases. mirrors, miniature ol-
cycles. etc. for the ladies'. and bow ana
flag scarf pins In United states colors
for gentlemen. The chaperones were
Mrs W. u. Watson. r. A. CrpNton,
Maugum. T. S. Ayres. W. II. Wales
and Harrison those presiding at favor
tables being Mrs. j. Il. Noel Geo. W.
slauson. and William Mitchell All en-
tered into 81. In q spirit of gay abandon
and voted the evening n grand success.
THE DANCERS.
Among the participants were MISS
Viuiamqon. Winston. y. O.. hands )me
pink satin yvh silver gsuze oyer-dress'
with AIr +. c. Nelms. Miss Josephine
Richardson Portsmouth, a most viva
cious and slightly debutsnte, floral CT
candle over six. pink satin sash. with
Mr.. Caas Crlreper, Portsmouth, MISS
Frances Mitchell Richmond. pink satin'
white cvetdress. with Mr. Hoge: Mrs.
Geo. ". s'alson, Roanoke. white organ
die with black lace. with Mr.. c.. F. Pear.
son. Norf) K: Miss Maggie Culpepper.
Portsmouth, blue satin with pink SASH
With NJ. r.. -. ..amk'n. Miss J. Cr'per-
per. floral organde. velvet trimmings.
Miss BESSIE Scott, Richmond, conceded
bv many 10 be ono Of the prettiest girls,
white organdie. with Mr.. W. W. VIII
ians. Ioanoke Mrs. ora p. Byron
Washington. lovely pink costume. with
Mr.. j. Is. Anderson. Virginia. Miss {,
Harrison. Mississippi blue floral organ
die over silk. blue ribbon. with Mr.. Mil
nor Mitchell. Miss India Watson. Dan
vile. white organdie. with Mr.. f. Tins
ley Roanoke. Miss Annie Williams
Richmond, white organdie satin ribbon.
with Mr.. l.. r. Harvie Roanoke. and
many others
The usual Saturday german was espe-
cially beautiful. Professor Bellezza Of
fering quite a departure. I'm leading
across hall. through parlor and reception
room. and re-entering with the dancers
keeping time 10 National airs and way
ing flags. large United States flag at
heal. ana American and Cuban Of fours
following. cheer after cheer re-cchoing
through ballroom.
Many visitors were present among
them Miss Lucie Biggs, Eliiston. hand
some blue silk and white gloves, ana Miss
Rosa Gravely. Roanoke. white Organdie,
black ribbons, and Messrs. r. W. Nc
Claugncrty, W. W. Williams, Frank
stras. T. Z. Harvie. F. G. Nelms. Dick
inson. and others. all from Roanoke.
A HEART PARTY
Six tables Of progressive hearts filled
the time wednesday morning. Players
were Mrs William Mitchell Worthing-
ton. : X. Campbell. Benezza. f. Vile, A.
=. Howell W s. Ayres, Harrison. Misses
Scrtt. j Cuipepi q. T. Mitchell. /. Siye-
IA. G. Venable c. Harrison. and Messrs.
y. ID. Hose Percy Ayres. HUBBARD. Chas.
CuIpepper X. J.. Walker. James Lips
comb. L. l. HUI. Winners We're. first
lady. Mrs s. Is. Campbell, Roanoke
exquisite puG-boy, second ladies' was cut
for Wv Mss Bessie Scott and Mrs. Harri-
SON Ms Harrison winning pair OF en-
broid-ry s,.ss0rs first gents. taken by
Ar. t. l. Hun. handsome silver match
safe. whieh Ie complimentary presented
10 Miss Daisy Nash. Norfolk. second
gents. cut-glass smelling bottle. won by
Prof Bellezza. consolation, q key ring
cut for by au taken by Mr. Charles Gull
pepper, Portsmouth.
FOR THE CHILDREN.
Friday morning was occasion OF potato
party given 20 children by Mrs. W. II.
Wales, Norfolk. and all young bellies and
beaux were present, and much merri-
ment was caused by the tots In their fu-
tile attempts OF potato lifting. Miss
Bessie watson. Danvlle. was successful,
Winning silver shoe-buttoner. and Mas
ter Theodore F'Well. the silver knife, lit
tie Mss Eifreda Howell receiving BOBBY
tissue parer cap. Candy was handed
during party.
IAlPRONPTU GERMAN.
Quite an impromptu german OF about
twelve couples was enjoyed wednesday
evening and Miss Magnum looked her
sweetest IN her becoming black silk
gown with cerisc velvet trimmings. her
lovely neck ana arms being an artist s
study.
Mr.. Frank G.. Dunklee Crlstiansburg
who is on leave of absence from jack
sonville. came over for the evening, as
aid also Mr. Jno. r. Eoff, Jr., and II. l.
Parkinson. Roanoke.
While dancing Is one OF the principal
amusements, being not only enjoyed In
the evening but the ballroom crowded
daily lust before dinner whist has found
its devotees parties being seen on office
porch and In reception room at all hours
Of the day. and among the crack play
ers are Capt. L. V. White, Portsmouth;
Tau,es TioecOub Mrs Bragg and Mrs
W. -. Watson.
Mrs. Walter ID. Watson. Danvllle. for
merly Miss Jennie Selden. Richmond.
is one OF the prettiest and most stylish
dressers here.
Miss Gertrude Venabe. Bristol. still
maintains her popularity. and is much
admired FOR her great musical talent,
being one Of the finest pianists here.
Among tho plentiful supply OF beaux,
Messrs. d. d. Hoge. G. Culpeppsr. Mil
nor Mitchell. Albert Nash and w. White
have held unrivaled popularity.
IN immense party comprising almost
al the guests will attend this evening
thu tournament and ball. 10 be given at
7, low Sulphur.
All interest Is now centred n the pa
per ba H." which takes pace tomorrow
eve. Many lovely designs are being
made for the occasion, the individual In
dHotly being something remarkable.
FINE WEATHER.
Weather is cool and delightful. Fine
sermon, appropriate to Springs life. by
DR.. NJ. 3. Wharton. Norfolk. was en-
jpved Sunday morning, DR.. Proctor
orest hing at night A tournament is
looked forward 10 on the 18th