Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-04
BLUE RIDGE SPRINGS.
MOONLIGHT AND THE SHADOWS on
vINE-CLAD vERANDAs.
POPULAR MRS. STONE HONORED.
The Children show Their Apprecia-
ton OF This Cultured Lsdy-A Dom
per-Enjoying the Autumn Days.
(Correspondence Of the plsnatch)

Correspondence OF the Dlspatch)
BLUE RIDGE SPRINGS, VA, Septem-
Der 3.-The forty days of rainy season,
beGueathed us by a wet st. Swithin's
day have given place to the bright. cool
season Of early fall. and the guests at
this resort are revealing in sunny days,
with the blue OF Italy's skies. while the
nights are radiant with a brilliant moon
light. which throws weird, fantastic
shadows on the vine-clad verandas,
where the twos-ing couples delight TO
linger into the "wee sma'" hours. until
startled from "love's sweet dream by
cruel chaperones.
NO ABATEMENT IN PLEASURE.
There has been no abatement in the
gay life here during the past week, one
event crowdng so closely upon another
that 1t was bewildering.
One of the most attractive social func-
lions Of the summer was the large pro-
gressive euchre party given by Mrs. Cecil,
OF Norfolk. Ten tables were ar
ranged for the players and on each was
a box of Huyler's bonbons. Beautiful
prizes were given, the first of which
gold book-mark and envelope opener
was won by Miss Moss. of Galveston;
the second, pair Of silver scissors. was
carried off by Mrs. Denham, Of Florida
Mrs j. j. Chisolm, of Baltimore. won the
thlrd prize, q handsome stick-pn.
on Friday afternoon Mrs. c. b. Stone
gave bean-bag party to the children,
pTF earaNtf 20,
York, whose sweet. attractive manners
won for her many friends during her stay
here. The girls first prize, a silver and
cut-glass cold-cream jar, was won by
Mary Robinson, of North Carolina. Mar
gerite Binst won second prize, a box Of
Huyler's chocolates. The boys prize, a
silver knife, was carried off by Russell
Sage Brooks, and the second, a box Of
Huyler's chocolates, went TO Charlie Ro-
binson.
The party was given on the lovely lawn
at Blue Ridge Springs, and at the close
of the game the children were invited to
join In a watermelon feast which was
a compliment from Mr.. Gus Drewry to
the young ladies of the Springs.
A DONKEY PARTY.
A subscription donkey party was given
the children on Saturday morning. II
was complimentary to Pauline Clark, and
was arranged by Mrs Brooks and
Mrs Haynes assisted by General Clark.
The first prize, a silver bicycle tag was
won by Pauline Clark. pretty stick
pin went to Marguerite Binst for second
prize. The boys first prize a stick-pin.
was carried Off by Russell Brooks, while
Norman Brooks won the second, a hand
some rubber ball. Helen Robinson won
the consolation" a tiny japanese purse.
The Lake Cottage Seventh Hand
Euchre Club had two meetings during the
week. At the first. Mrs. Evans. OF
North Carolina, won the prize. and Mrs.
McAlister was the winner at the second
meeting.
a CHAMPAGNE SUPPER.
On Monday evening Mr.. Sam Elliott
OF Danylle, Va, entertained a party Of
fourteen at a champagne supper, served
in courses. The table was beautifully
decorated with roses, and presented an
attractive appearance. The affair was
complimentary TO Miss Constance BUST
Of Charleston, who left for home the next
day. The guests were Dr. Hill and Miss
Matte Elliott. Mr.. Snead and Miss Lewis.
Mr.. Lloyd and Miss Hotchkiss. Mr. Stone
and Miss Vaughan. Mr.. Johnston and Miss
McAlister. Mr.. Elliott and Miss BUST,
Mr.. Brock with Mrs. McAlster, the cha
peron.
Mrs Robinson, Of North Carolina, on
Tuesday morning gave a delightful card
party, which was greatly enjoyed. The
prizes were pretty and tasteful. The first
4 pair Of silver embroidery scissors. was
won by Miss Doyle. Of Norfolk; the Sc
cond a silver pen-holder went to Mrs.
Willard. OF Florida. and the gentleman's
Srize was captured by the Chesterfield OF
Blue Ridge Springs, Colonel A. w
Spaight. Of Galve ston. The "consolatior"
was drawn by Miss Matte Elliott, and
was pretty tablet, for vacation notes,
with cover, in burnt leather design.
EVER-POPULAR MRS. STONE.
One Of the sweetest and most interest
ing incidents Of the summer was the pre-
sentation TO Mrs. c. b. Stone, by the chill
dren Of Blue Ridge Springs OF a handsome
cut-glass lavender saltz bottle. with silver
top, on which was engraved, From the
Children Of Blue Ridge Springs. Va.--1S9S."
Mrs. Stone was invited into the drawing
room, where the guests OF larger growth
were assembled, and the children entered
in procession, headed by tiny Augusta
Clark. General Louis Clsrks daughter,
who held the precious casket.
80 VERY KIND"
The gift was accompanied by a noto.
which read; Dear Mrs Stone.-You have
been so very kind to US. the children OF
Blue Ridge. in promoting our enjoyment
while here this summer. that we desire 20
present you this little souvenir. I'm remem-
brance OF the pleasant tliae We have had.
because Of the interest you have taken In
our behalf.
(Signed) Msrgarite BUST. Ethel II.
Haynes, Bessie Upshur Mary l.. Ro-
blnson. Charlie Robinson. Elose Ro-
binson, Helen Robinson, James Den
ham, VIII Denham, Alfred z. Upshur,
Julia Coleman, Robert Lee. Watt Mar
tin, Augusta c. Clark. Pauline Clark,
Norman &. Brooks. Russell Sage
Brooks, Turner Higgins.
Mrs Stone accepted the gift, acknow-
Lodging the pleasure she felt in receiving !
this testimonial from the children. re-
marking that it was better TO win the i
hearts of these little ones than reign over |
many lands.
THE PARTING GUEST.
While the saddest part OF life, at a |
summer resort. Is now coming 70 US
that OF spending the parting guest--we |
are having more than the usual number |
II arrivals. Those for the past week /
are j. 3. Bailey. Emporia. Va; j. W. |
Virgins, Greensyille. n. c.; Mr.. and Mrs. |
=. N. Williamson. Danyilie Va; Ed |
ward Jordan Mann. Petersburg. Va; |
Miss Elizabeth Carney anS sister, Church |
and; ". c. Snead. L,nchburg. Va; !
Rev. r. b. Hatcher, Nxfolk, Va; Ster-
ing Smith. Winston, N. c.; A. II. Gallo |
way. Jr. Winston. n. C.: NJ. F. Follins
Winston, n. c.: Dr. Randolph Barksdale |
md wife, Petersburg: f. ". Butcher |
patorshurg. Rev 1. b Wharton. VII