Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-27
BrsY MOON Al HUE RIDGE.
IL Figures Much In This Lottery
MhirI Of Pleasure.


BLUE RIDGE SPRINGS. VA, August
2G.-(SpeciaL)-As the full moon MAJ .7u-
cally moved over the crest Of wildcat
Knob" and shot its shadows dth"'fl
the green sward of the lawn. 10 '1oNed
down upon a gay and happy tnr'ns,
whose merry laugh, coupled WIN Joyful
sport. echoed through tine glen as III lhe
mountain sprites had taken possession OF
the grounds.
Mr.. Iigeon. Of Farmville, had provided
a large number of ice-cOld waterme.ons'
and generously invited all The patrons 10
partake of his hospitality.
Two progressive cuchre parties nave
been enjoyed this week, and another Is
on the taDis. -
At the first Miss Kate Chisolm' OF
Charleston. won the ladies hfsl prize,
and Mr.. j. O. Bailey the gentlemeas hr9t
prize. The laoses' second prize WIS t"p
tured bv Miss Mabel Vaughan, " luch-
mond and Mr.. r. G.. Camp. Of Florida,
won the geuuemen's second prize Inc
ladies' third prize fell TO the lot or MISS
~ q NIaslin. of North Carolina, ana the
gentlemen's third prize went to Dr. sam
mol ridden Elliott, of Danville. The 'pooDy
prize" was awarded TO Miss Lora stan
dish Hoibrook, of New York city.
OTHER ENTERTAINMENTS.
The next euchre party was given by
Miss Mabel Vaughan, IN honor Oh hei
friend Miss Elliott. Of Danville. Twelve
Tables accommodated the guests. me
ladies' first prize was given to MISS ieieh
Moseley, of Richmond, ana the gen
mems first TO Mr.. J. o. Bailey. ~, Ne
ladies' second prize went To Mrs D. -.
Gooch. of Weldon, and the "pooDy was
tossed TO Miss Maria Moseley. IL was Il
very handsome miniature drum, on which
was inscribed "any old BOBBY can play
this"
Preceding the melon party on the avn
n delightful german was enjoyed, and adj
iourned Just in time 10 meet the SOFT sll-
Yer RAYS of the moon as it moved on us
pathway through the stars.
80 wondrous seems this life l live 70
me,
Wbate'er the end, to-day I have and see.
If this be all
For just 50 much Of biiss-plss' ple"1eD
though with pain,
1 bless the power that holds me up 10
gaze one wondrous hour"
Governor Bloxham and his estimapi'
wife have taken rooms ana ""A
here some time.
Horseback riding, driving, bowling, lawn
tennis. and crOquet continue 10 nave
their devotees. There are also many
earlv-morning parties who ascend W llu.
cat Knob TO see the sun rise but "Olc
SOL, generally laughs at them Tor De.ns
lust too late to catch him mapping MI
Gregory manned in honor Of the cleNei
lady who first told Of its attractions j.
another point Of great interest. Near th'
summit stands a majestic chestnut Tree
around the base Of which rustic seats
have been arranged and as one gazes Oh
the beautiful landscape that is spread be-
low a feeling OF inspiration thrills every
fibre and slnew of the human system
No doubt the future destiny of many
couple has been sealed while under Thu
inspiring influence.
Since my last the following names ap
pear upon the hotel register: G. y. Cole
Weldon. y. c.; Mrs. John Douglas, No
bile. Ala; w. w Gwathmey, Jr., Nor
folk. Va; ]. r. Chalmers, Richmond, Va.
Frank Lee and family, Hampton, Va.
Miss Eliza Jones. Hampton, Va; Mis-
NJ. f. Hamilton, Weldon, y. c.; Miss =
l.. Jones. Henderson. y. c.; Mr.. and Mr.
Il. w. Taylor. Virginia; j. w. Battle an
family, Tarboro'. \. c.; w b. Bassett
Norfolk; Miss Monte Il. Read. Roanoke
James T. Vaughan. Richmond; Mrs. job
| Nelly. Norfolk: Miss Nicely. Norfolk; Mrs
A. T.. Warrington. Norfolk; Governor an
Mrs. W. ID. Bloxham, Florida, and Mrs
J. III. Blount TarbOro' y. G.