Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-13
DAYS OF RECREATION
THE PASSAGE OF TINE AT THE
SUMMER RESORTS.
GAY AT ALLEGHANY SPRINGS.
A Round of Amusements-The Sea-
son at The Wbitc--A Most Enjoy
able ChiIdren's Party--Othcr Places
of Outing.
lcorre.nnndonce of ~ Dlspatchl

Correspondence Of the DiSpatch)
ALLEGHANY SPRINGS. August TO-
A spirit Of gayety has seized upon the
whole place. mischief beams in every ego,
and each heart seems 10 echo and re-
echo the sentiment: Mercy goodness!
INV cups almost tipped over" Entirely
tipped over. It would b., were # not that
20 many Of our old friends. the flowers,
who for so long have shed their fragrance
around US. are returning 20 their homes,
there TO blossom forth I'm new beauty, re-
frcshcd and invigorlted 10y their summer
holiday. We are sorry 60 lose them, but
welcome heartily the flowers who have
taken their place.
Just "a word Of advice 70 those who OK
pect 10 come to Allegheny soon: II you
have any notions about this Science Of
Natrimony." Affinity OF Personalities"
&C.. leave EN- ter hum. Such theories
may De an right I'm their proper sphere,
bur Allegheny SIS not their proper sphere.
Just ask "a certain young man who walks
around these days as If on air. But
y.lr theories" said one of his friends.
Theories be hanged," he exclaimed.
Science Of matrimony scattered 10 the
four winds, I'm IN love with the sweetest
dainticst little girl I'm the world
ON recent morning Mrs. spencer, Of
Nrartinsvine. Va. gave an elegant lunch
com TO her friends-Ars. Cowan. Mrs.
Alcocko Mrs. Moore. Mrs. Norilcct, AIRS.
NIcRae AIRS. Priestly Mrs. Atkins, and
AUe-cs Oliver and Brown The rustic
summer house. made more picturesque 10y
its artistic decorations of white and
green; the "rouud table, grooming under
Its weight of good things. and the ten
dainrily-costumed women i'm white piQue
morning suits, with bright colored rib-
hons. made beautiful picture. Mrs.
Cowan's toast was bright and sparkling
no trouble there with the yeast and the
dough. a souvenir was pres ntcd each
guest. and before leaving Mrs Atkins
took picture of the summer house with
its group OF fair women.
4 "cakc-walk" by the walters was the
occasion OF fcstiyity ON Monday night.
Every step Imaginable. with variations
Of original and startling character. was
danced. There was the 'up-t0-datc cake
walk" "brcak the go0sc's neck" pos
sum-la." "cut the pigeon wing" Cay
down Gle middle. Miss Lucy Jane" and
"buzzlrl lorc." with other intricate and
astonishing figures
Forty persons engaged IN am intensely
interesting ana exciting game of pro-
gresslye euchre Tuesday morning Miss
McNamara of Lynchburg. Va. won first
lady's prize, a silver scent bottle; Miss
Mabel Alcocze of shreveport. Lac. second
lady's prize q beautiful souvenir spoon
Air Purh. of New orleans. lii. received
nrst gCutltmIu's prize very handsome
purse; Mr.. kinncar, Of lynchburg, Va.
second gentleman's prize, a silver frJlt
knife
There was a german on Friday night,
one again on Saturday night but the
GROWING one OF the season was the
brilliant one on Tuesday night gracefully
led by SIR and AIRS. Win Colhoun. a
dear old lady, one Of Aucghlny'g bellies
years ago, remarked, ass she watched the
merry dancers. radiant in evening cos
TUNES How il an carries me back TO
my girhOod. that period TO which ycs-
tcrday means so little, and to-day ANA to-
morrow are mere stepping stones TO the
vast unknown
Mrs. Williamson Mrs. Spencer, Ms.
Moore. and Miss oliver drove over to the
yellow Sulphur Wednesday. We are sure
they snfnt "a delightful day with Miss
Oliver along. for she Us one of those rare
radiant spirits that sheds sunshine where
ever she goes.
One Of the most enjoyable entertain
mcnts Of the week was the concert given
ln the parlOrs Wednesday evening 70
large ana approciative audience Miss
Cora Wise. of Galveston, Tex, baau-
thu brunette, or the true southern type |
IN hor sweet unaffected manner gave Il
number oi rotations Her excellent
facial expression. distinct enunciation !
natural ana clear voice. and her mpcrso-
nation OF the different characters. was |
really remarkable. The audience mani- |
tested hearty appreciation OF her were |
satility by an enthusiastic encore after
every number.
Miss Mcnamara was no stranger to the !,
audience. and her appearance was hafod !
with enthusiasm.
Those OF as who heard Miss Alice W'cn-
PIE OF DanWlle, Va, and "a pupil Of ID, /
Nason's. III her execution OF several se- /
lecuons from Chopin, Gfieg and Mason. |
will never forget those sweet high tones
and her truly artistic climax. one II TESTS !
Of real talent.
Miss Crabbe, regai-looldng blonde |
from WestmOreand county Va, 4cn- 1
RANGED her audience With several violin /
lectiOns.
Miss Rankin, Of Richmond, Va, gained /
tie hearty interest of the cultured audi
ence by the clear precision Of her touch. |
as well as by her brilliant technique.
Beautiful little Miss Louise Watson, IN /
her quaint, winsome manner. recited IN