Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-10
MONTGOMERY WHITE.
GUESTS WHO REMAIN ARE FAR
FROM DULL

Especial to -Pnot.)
Montgomery Springs, Va, Sept. s.
Although the advent of autumn has
caused the departure OF some Of our
guests, those who remain are far
has more time now for forming real
friendships and for knowing ones
He!ghbor than in the hurry and excite
ment OF the season
We were loath. indeed, to part with
the large Portsmouth colony that was
mere for two months. To particularize
as regards their charm and attractive.
ness would he inviduus. so merely the
mention OF few names will be sufli-
cicnt for one to infer how fortunate the
resort was in having been chosen for
their summer outing. Among them
were Mrs. Syne, Mr.. and Mrs. Richard
son, Mrs. Goodwin. Mrs. Williams. Miss
Williams, Mrs. Ives and family, Mr..
ana Mrs White, Miss White. Mr.. and
Mrs. Howells and many others.
Last Saturday night the parlors were
the scene Of the most recherche event of
the season. The Misses Parrot, of CO.
iumDus. Ohio, entertained at II card
party in honor Of the birthday of their
father, Col John PARROT. While
known to be of unimpcachable integri-
~, none believed the Colonel when he
stated what anniversary he was cele-
brating. Neither in looks manners or
acts does he appear to be ms old as he
said he was, and we all think he must
nave misrcad the date in the family
Bible.
In the large narlors seven whist Ia
bles were arranged and the couples
paired most happily by the Misses Par
rott, fell TO the game with an eager
ness ana Guietude rarely seen when
women are around. In the smaller par
lor euchre was much enjoyed by quite
number to whom the mysteries OF
WHIST were unknown delights.
About Ill all were asked TO enter the
supper room. where dainty and delic-
ious refreshments were served The
large center table WAS the cynosure of
al! eyes, as the floral piece was one of
rare combination and skill. y large
bowl iilled with the handsomest OF the
purplish pink thistle stood lordly and
grand beside the delicate purity Of the
lace plant The base OF the bowl was
tied with ribbon the color of the thistles
anu upon the table around the bowl
were intertwined delicate fern leaves
The beauty of this center-piec con-
sisted In Its coloring and simplicity and
Should be seen TO be appreciated. The
large birthday cake was cut by Col.
iarrott, while Mrs. Hull, of Augusta,
and Mrs. Kttredge, of Louisiana. two
old friends of the host, presided at the
coffee and chocolate urns. Sandwiches,
cakes, Ices and candies. with laughter,
toasts, good wishes and general enjoy
ment made fleet the passing hours, and
all were indeed sorry to say good-n
MI the guests united In the good wishes
to the hosts, and each most deservedly
hoped that all would be at NIontgom-
cry White to help the Colonel celebrate
his next anniversary.
Monday was the scene of great eX-
element. About twelve hundred peo-
pie from Roanoke, Christiansburg and
other places celebrated Labor Day. The
Red Men made much fun and enjoy
ment for all. Their sham battle and
war DANCE were great and ELECTED much
applause. y fine band on the lawn fur
n!shed music TO those who did not en-
joy tripping the light fantastic" to the
soft strains of the orchestra In the
ball room.
Tuesday night "tacky party" in
which young and old took part was
great success.-An annG51-- the ffaG.z,-n.i:,a-
ners were Miss Martin. Norfolk; Mr..
Moss. New Orleans; Miss Harrison
Miss Nellie Gordon, Mr.. Clinton Boyd
and MIR. Willie Mitchell, Richmond. The
costumes of all were most ridiculous,
particularly Mr.. Martins and Mr. Mis-
trots. Miss Mitchell and Miss Harri-
son We're charmingly picturesque and
many begged them to sit for their pho
toSraphs. Judge Whitchurst, of Nor
folk made the speech in presentation in
his inlmitable style, while Mrs. BOYD,
of Richmond, awarded the prizes. The
Judges who so impartially decided upon
this unpueness and "taciiness" of
the contestants were Judge White
f.x. L t.h