Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-20
GLIMPSE OF FARMLAND.
The Bal Poudre Mt the Montgomery
White Sulphur Springs.

MONTGOMERY SYRINGE POST-OF-
FLEE, VA, August B-(Speeial)-haa
Hans Anderson and Grimm lived IN
these days they could have found no
more exquisite frame for fairy picture
than the ballroom at the Montgomery
White Thursday evening. Its beauties
can never be imagined, even II one had
the Imagination Of a Poo or the artistic
skill OF a Dore, for the guests here VINO
have been to Newport, Creenbrier, Sara
toga, and Bar Harbor all agree In stating
that never have they seen more beautitul
women, handsomer gowns and more Ella
borate decorations.
The. fine old building. containing the
parlors, spacious hall, and BEAUTIFULLY
decorated ballroom, was bower OF
g-cep.. wltN swayine colored lanterns,
and at 4 distance had the effect or
t.l..anl nrc-fies tangled in web OF
greenish tulle Every doorway, every
window was hung in garlands or green
while the mantels were banked hlsn III
ferns and sunfowers. Around the WITS
in fascinating irregularity were fancifui
designs wrought in pink and yellow punt
ing From three corners or the room 10
the chandelier were festoons OF PINK ana
yellow when, tNiilnB III anu VHN " 80
bronze, terminated in that triumph VI
woman's handwork-a bow.
IN THE FOURTH CORNER.
The fourth corner was by far the most
attractive one. not only because there
the punch-bowl was presided over by
that connolsseur Of such beverages, Mr..
r. y. Allen, of Richmond but because OF
its ornate beauty canopy OF alternate
t.ptfnU AfpQrOad from
This corner about twelve feet. where
resting upon a beam it formed the roof
OF this pretty work. Along the ewes were
arranged garlands, bows. and greens, and
from the centre the light OF n coiored
lantern showed in soft-glowing tones the
charm OF the little Hebe and Ganymede,
Miss Nellie Howell and Master Mitchell.
These ornate decorations this exqui-
site miiieu. for the powdered beauties
was entirely due TO the artistic taste and
able executive ability OF the COMMITTEES
on Decorations Mesdames Mlstrot,
Howells. and Taylor; Misses Wherry.
Causy and Mitchell; Messrs. Freeman,
Martin. and Anderson. These gentlemen,
bv tireless energy and ready alacrity in
mounting ladders. &c, made IL possible
for the ballroom to assume It's scenic
beauty.
THE GRAND MARCH.
AZ half-after that inspiring march,
THE Georgia Camp Meeting" played IN
most excellent time by an eyer-tireless
and accommodating orchestra fell upon
the ears of the expectant onioOkers.
Through one large doorway filed in the
continental gentlemen. led by Mr.. A. G.
Freeman. Jr., OF Norfolk, while through
the other pretty piquant Miss WheTry.
OF Richmond led the be-Dowdered and
be-painted beauties. The twenty-eight
couples marched and CONFERENCE.-THE,
forming most intricate figures, yet so
smoothly manoeuvred by Mr.. Freeman
as TO give genuine pleasure TO the audi
ence. After executing number of fig
ures. In which the handsome costumes
were seen 10 advantage. the music
changed into a waltz, and the couples
swayed to its rhythm.
The dainty souvenir programmes were
soon filed. and the ball then began in
earnest. About IL O'Clock refreshments,
consisting Of creams. ices. and cakes. the
very best that Roanoke afforded. were
served. and. needless to say. enjoyed by
ALL The refreshments. which SO mate
rally added to the occasion. were under
the special management OF Mrs. Bragg
and Mrs Mitchell. These ladies', rs is
usual with the fair sex. called TO their
assistance Mr.. j. X. Anderson, who, IL is
needless 10 say. was not a light that
failed"
THOSE PARTICIPATING.
The floor managers-Messrs. c. r..
Richardson, G. Syer, J. X. Anderson. and
A g. FreeEan-did noble work and much
fun was occasioned by the old-time
auadrilles and lanciers.
The OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Trice. Free
man. Mccown. Sproule. and Mitchell
were exquisitely gowned. and they them
selves made a picture worthy OF Rubens
as they stood and received the saIuta-
tons Of the dancers.
Among the many guests who drove
oyer from the Yellow Sulphur were Mes
danes Earhart. Monk. Page: Misses
Holt, Shafer Rosenbaum. Stitch; Messrs.
Monk, Earhart, Martin. and Gibbs These
and other visitors were graciousiy re-
ceived and chsrmingiy looked after by
tha Reception Commfttee-Meadam me 3