Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-27
CROCNETT'S SPRINGS.
NO ABATEMENT OF ENJOYABLE
FUNCTIONS HERE.

Crockctts Springs, Va, Aug. 25.-The
past week has Witnessed no abatement
Of the enjoyable functions that have ali
along characterized the social program
ut Crocketts during the season of 1899.
While the reign of Terpsichore has
been but seldom disturbed in the even
ing, card parties have been the principal
sources OF diversion in The morning. One
of these delightful affairs was given
Monday night, however. by popular
married lady All who were hidden en-
joyed themselves to the fullest extent.
even though pcrforce Il couple of ILL
starred young men tied for that en-
blem of defeat commonly called the
BOBBY prize. DR.. Coleman. the resden,
physician. and Mr.. Ed. Tatcm. of
Larchmont. n. Y, were the unlucl<y
players in question. The BOBBY was
finally awarded to DR. Coleman, who
Is by no means proud of the trophy.
Mrs. John T.. Towncs, of Petersburg.
won the ladies' BOBBY Mr.. Walter
James, of Roanoke as usual, captured
the Sentlemen's first prize. while to Mr..
Schloss, of Richmond, was presented
the prize selected for the successful
feminine participant. Immediately fol-
lowing the affair Mrs. Susan {. Tatem,
of Larchmont, y. Y. extended invita-
tions to a like function To he given
Tuesday morning at her foliage en-
powered cottage that dots the mountain
slope. The party was complimentary
to her guests. Miss sue Hurst Russell.
Miss Katherine y. s. McCuriy. two win
some and cultured young ladies from
Baltimore, Md y goodly company OF
players assembled ana contested in a
spirit of generous rivalry for the prizes.
The tables were placed in position on
the veranda. and while the game went
merrily on the refreshing breeZes from
the mountain famed the faces Of the
players. Mrs. Charles l.. Holland of
Danvillc and Mr.. John b. Levy, of Bal
timore. were the recipients respectively
of the ladies and gcntlemcn's prizes.
During the party the choicest bonhons
were served The guests, with glad ac-
claim. voted the affair a great success.
On Wednesday morning Mr.. and Mrs.
John b. Levy, of Baltimore. In honor of
their friend, Miss Sarah Curtis, who
also resides in the Monumental City.
rendered their mutual friends another
card party which proved an occasion
Of great enjoyment. Mrs. Susan Tatem,
Of Larchmont. y. Y, won the ladies'
Prize, with Miss Ransome as proxne
accessit. Mr.. Jameson captured the
gentleRosn's prize, with Mr.. Ed Ta;em
as next bsss.
a hay ribs TO Allegheny Springs on
Tuesday night. chaperoned by Mrs.
Schloss, Of RichinNnd. was participated
in by about dozen of the young
guests. ii was an evo0. of genuine
pleasure. The hay-riders disembarked
at Allegheny Springs and made the
wclkin ring. with ear-splttinS war
whoops which have long since been
adopted as the official cry of the Co
journers a CrOcketts.
Mrs. John Meley and her daughter.
Mrs. Warrington. left for their home in
the City by the Sea Thursday morn
ing. Their departure was accompanied
by expressions OF sincere regret by
everyone. To listen nightly to Mrs
Warrington's exquisite voice was one
of the rarest pleasures to which the
guests there have been treated.
On account of the accident to Mr.. ].
l.. Camp. of Franklin. Va, his family.
who have been here domiciled in n
cottage for several weeks. were sum-
moned home quite suddenly yesterday.
much to the regret of all who had met
them.