The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-14
GAY WHIRL AT
R0CKBRIDGE ALUM
A Magnificent German in Honor o
Mr.. Frazier
AND A HANDSOME SUPPER
A Delightful Driving Party 20 Millboro
springs--Cord Parties Win HAND
some Prizes While Away Many
Pleasant Hours.

some Prizes Nhlc away many
Pleasant Hours.
RoCKBRIDGD ALUM SPRINGS Au-
sllsf l3-Speclal -NOtwithsiandin the
rainy weather the gay "hlrl al me
pockhridge Alum goes on. ana each Gay
As marked by "a number or charming
entertainment There were two beau
tiful germans during the week. TIC
frst was a complimentary german ten
oercd TO the guests OF the Alum by MT.
Frazier, and was pronounced by one ana
ell a tremendous success. The ballroom
OF the grand hotel one OF the largest
and most beautiful in the state. was
filled with o merry throng and the girls
looked their most bcwitching I'm their
prettiest gowns. which they donned 10
DO honor 20 the occasion. After the ger
man q bouutlful supper Of salads, ices,
etc. was served which was much enc
loved BY an the guests. The second
german given by the young men ~ tne
sprlngs took place on Thursday evening,
and was a brilliant affair
II was led by Mr. Graves. OF Rich
InOnd. who conducted tho long Inc OF
dancers with grace and skill Inc patfo-
nesscs OF the occasion were MespaMes
McEnery. Graham SerpeA Pope. Wad-
oil. Fox. ingalls, Ehlnger Phnpot. DOid'
Stockdcl. Rhctt Buckner Head. ana
Long Among those dancing were MT
Graves. with Miss Alice oorDeU; Mt.
Thurston pope with Miss Jane Serprlli
Mr. Vim Taylor with Miss Louise AL
Ian MAYO. Nr Pcndletor Pope, wien Miss
Eleanor Pope Mr. Lamar With Miss
Rector. Or Micnie. with Miss jon. So
Mr Levy. with Miss Levy. Mr. Charles
McEnery with Miss Mary WaadiI. Mr.
Douglas McEnery. with Miss Junet
Waddnl Mr. Pepperman with Miss
Morcan Dr Jones. with Miss Maud
johnson. Ny Waddnl with Miss Wad-
dnl. Mr. Dordan Pope. with Miss era
ham. and others
A HANDSOME SUPPER
After the german the most brilliant en-
tertainment of the season took place I'm
tho shape OF a beautiful supper. given
by Mr william u Taylor Of Norfolk
one Of the most popular guests al the
springs
The dininc-room was a bower of beau
~ with itf lavish decorations 81 ferns,
palms. and wild flowers and most
tempting collation. Of salads. deviled
crabs. ices. champagne etc. was serv-
ed Mrs McEnely. Of Louisiana, with
q grace and charm which characterizes
punch bowl
On Saturday morning Mr. Taylor. than
whom no one has done more 10 add 10
the pleasure OF the place. was again
the host az a delightful driving party TO
Milboro Springs. Those enjoying his
hospitality were Mrs Graham Mrs.
Rhett. Miss Johnson. Miss Louise AL
Ian MAYO. Miss Mary WaddiN and Nj
Graves.
Mrs p6ld of Texas was hostess on
Monday evening on the occasion OF "a
very charming hsy-ride 10 the Cold Sui
phur SPRING.
ETCHBE.
Euchre four. i've and seven-handed
Is always an absorbing interest a. the
Rockbridge Alum. and the games follow
each other IN such quick succession 10
Is difficult 20 chronicle them on Mon
day two charming parties were given
by Miss Betty Clark and Mrs. A. j.
Fox. at which the prizes were won hy
Mrs Emry MI Foz. and Mrs. Nc
Emery
Again on TUESDAY the same held FUN
sway. In the morning The largest card
party Of the season took place. gotten
up under the able management Of Mrs.
Claud Johnson and Mrs. A. p Fox who
proved themselves adopts BOO the art of
tions and compliments ON am sides. The
prizes were unusually handsome. and
were won by Mrs Alcom Swift, Of Mis-
sissippi. a superb silver hand mirror,
M Courtney, Of Richmond, an anne
thyst scarf pin. surrounded by pearls.
Miss Forbes Of Washington. "a hcauti-
fu enameled brooch set with amothy
on Tuesday evening a scVcn-handod cue
Chre party was given by Mrs. C.aud
johnson. Of Washington. when the prize.
q handsome silver shoe horn. was carr
RED off by Mr.. \. =. FoN
One OF the most admired Of tho recent
arrivals is Miss Louise Howard Ran
dolph. Of Washington lovely hru-
nette, with charming manners. who IS
well known 90 Richmond. whore she hfs
visited on several occasions
AN OLD HABITUE
A prominent guest now az me Alum is
Hon T. \. Gibbs the inventor Of the
only one-thread sewing machine Mr.
Gibbs is an old habitue Of the Springs.
and an enthusiastic advocate of the won
derful medicinal powers OF Tho waters.
Mr. L. @. e. Lamar. Of Washington.
son Of The late Justice Lamar arrived
this week ana expects 10 make pro-
tracted stay at the Alum.
One Of the most popular guests now
mere lt 1T W fA jones. inc resident
physician Of the Springs. Or Jones is
well known ia Richmond. where ne is
Professor Of Chemistry in the University
College of Medicine Among the recent
arrivals are 4. j. Wood Greenwood. A
r. Moon. Richmond Mrs A. NJ Clarke,
Charlottesville J.. @ G. Lamar Wash
inCton VIM G. Nenable. Farmvlle. w
J.. Dunnawav. Jackson. r Kelly At
lanta. J. NJ. Serpel. Norfolk. r. L.
Courtney. Miss Courtney Bichmond
'Niss NJ. A McHantz. Miss NJ r kealey
Miss 4. J. Fusselbaugh Miss NJ Z
Forbes. Washington. Estes Vaughn
Lexington John T. KING and wife Ports
mouth; W. II. McCluer. Natural Bridge
y Il Witt. Lexington. Mrs NJ l. Sc
mons. Miss Simoas. Philadelphia Mrs
r. II. Levy. Mr. and Mrs Charles Straus
Richmond. Mr. and Mrs. j. C. Martin.
>Covesvile. 4. Thurston Pope Louisville.
James Alcom. Mrs. James Alcom Mis-
sissippi. c. V y. Trice Norfolk Thomas
X Ballantyne and wife Norfolk. VIM
n TAYLOR. Norfolk Mrs 4 o. Head.
pwensboro. Ky. Nj and Mrs. Nat Ty-
Ter. Washington. W G. Warren. Mill
boro. Chas. Han Lexington.