The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-13

over white silk imported. Her Jewels
are superb. reminding one OF Bernard
Barnoths bucket full OF diamonds only
these are sci and in their proper place,
adjoining handsome woman.
Mrs. fuilor's gown was strikingly be
coming being entirely Of white Mouse
line de SOLE covered with sllver-s panglcd
tulle trimmed dencately with apple
blossoms.
Mrs. Fuller is among the remarkably
handsome ladies' OF the White sulphur
and she makes lovely picture In her
evening gowns.
Airs. James Penn OF Danville also wore
q fine imported gown OF silk and lace.
There were sovcnty-hve invited 20 TINS
party. held in the Grand Hotel parlOrs
and / think nearly all availed them
selves OF tho opportunity 10 be present.
Tho refreshments both I'm the wines and
mcats we've ri tho hcsf
, HOT FOOT GERMAN.
The Crandest and most costly affair Of
the season was the "Hot Foot" german
given by the young men on the night
OF the 10th of August. The prime movers
I'm the pleasure were Mr. Gibson, OF Lex
incton. Ky: Mr.. Middleton; Mr. Whaley
Of Pensacola. Fla. 10 was led By Mr.
Rhott. Of Charleston. s. c., and forty
five couples danced. All the ladies
received favor Of q silver trinket-a
souvenir OF the night-fans. bells and
various useful and useless baubles: but
OF exquisite taste and real value
Mr. Minister. Wa Ting Tang. led the
MARCHES with Miss Graham, and I ASSURE
YOU he did credit 10 the occasion. There
was "a supper with this cOtillion. OF olives
sandwiches. salads and the best Of
champagn Extra Dry being
pre-eminent
Friday morning q large euchre party
was given in the parlor, and the players
seemed TO enjoy the Testful game. IN
deed. I heard one lady say It was medi-
cine for the girls who have been dancing
at nightly coulions, and arc beginning
TO feel the need Of rest
A little sQuabble over tho prizes
resulted in the best mans winning. and
that proved TO be Mrs. Heald, of Lynch
burg. who won q lovely sandalwood salad
set mounted I'm silver. Miss Edwards
drew the consolation prize, and Mr.. Rcy-
burn the gcnuemans prize
MR. POPE FAINTS.
A small but intensely sympathetic crowd
were much alarmed by new excitement
ON the gallery to-day. when Mr. POPE.
after striking the back of his head acct
dentally on the brick wall Of the boil
room. tainted. There was 10 dca.th OF
kind hands near. nor Of ''wOman's tears,
but the young Dr Stanley Warren, or
Washington, happened 20 be near, and
acted promptly with restoratives. and
after very severe attack of unconscious
ness. the young man recovered.
Tonight Friday night Professor
Drexers band will give a benefit german,
and renewed pleasure is anticipated by
those who follow their leader"
Among the gorgeous costumes seen az
the Hot Foot cotillion was that
worn by Miss Locke, Of New York.
cloth of silver gown. with b0w-knots OF
orange chi1ron-a perfect creation Of beau
ty-a costly Paris gown remarkable in
so large collection Of handsome gowns.
FAVORED BELLE
Miss Locke IS one Of the favored bellies
a dear. little dimpled creature with black
hair. and eyes of Irish blue
Among the distngu shed guests here
now. perhaps It would be Of interest to
mention literary lady-indeed, poetess
of rare quality-Mrs. J. y. Gates, of East
Orange. New Jersey / have glanced over
O. book OF her poems and find them
original and full Of sweetness. and she
has I'm the last number OF Harper's Maya
zine a poem Of power. Mrs. Gates Is very
modest and retiring in her life. She has
a cottage here. and IS seldom seen at the
hotel Mrs. Gates is a near relative OF
man who is identified with development
of Southern values IN many lines, whose
name is a prOverb for enterprise and
capital-Mr Coils Il. Huntington.
Among the latest additions 10 the coll
lection Of pretty girls we may mention
Miss Brown of Washington, who Is here
with that most charming lady, Mrs. John
Morehead, and Mrs. Seldom grand
daughter of President Davis Warsccre-
tarv Seddon. and such a bevy Of pretty
ones just in. bedecked out I'm yellow pop
pies on their hats and smiles on their
faces. who are yet namcloss 10 your cor
respondent.
RICHMOND ARRIVALS
The following are among the recent
Richmond arrivals
Miss Wingo Miss Powers. r. w Pow
ors. j. H. Anderson. Miss Bell Perkins.
Thomas d. Mcrrick. C.. j. Anderson, John
A. Coke, j. A. White, J.. Il. Page. r. III.
Gaines, Mrs. j. ID. Lotrer, Miss Ruther-
foord ". W. Johnson, Barton ii.
Grundy.
EVA s. GRANT.