Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-12


and "a Cake Walk EnIiyen Guests.
Special Correspondence of The Evening Star
ROCKBRIDGE ALUM SPRINGS, Va,
August IL, 1899.
The past week at the Rockbridge Alum
Springs of Virginia has been filed with
much gaiety. The cake walk of the season,
entertainments. germans and card parties
have kept the guests enjoying a continual
round of pleasures. Bowling has been in
dulged in by many, while coaching parties
up the mountains and through the pctur-
esque scenery of the vicinity has ben a
daily occurrence. The guests are increas-
ing daily, both those for pleasure and those
seeking the medicinal qualities of the
springs. Among those from Washington
may be mentioned: Mr.. F. R. Sale, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Wing, Mr.. Harry Gitt and Mrs
W. B. Magruder.
Mr. G. s. Weaver of Washington has re-
turned home, after an enjoyable visit at the
springs.
Managing Receiver James A. Frazier is
again at the springs after an absence of
several weeks
Mr.. VIM. G. Mccormick, a wealthy New
York broker, is expected in few days
Mr. Mccormick was at the springs in April,
when he gave large house party, which
was brought here in special car. Already
arrangements are beil g made for entertain
ments, germans, card parties and suppers
to be given in his honor.
A game of seven-handed euchre was en-
Joyed on the lawn yesterday morning.
The prizes were carried off by Mrs j. Ed
mond Waddell and Mr.. Pope.
me weekly german last Friday night
proved the usual success. The ball room of
the Grand Hotel was well-filed with guests
from the hotels and cottages, while the at
tractiveneSs of the scene was increased by
the brilliant dresses Of those who participant
ed in the dance ~ -
Wednesday night there was an impromptu
entertainment given by the guests which
afforded much enjoyment to the large num-
Der that filled the bah room of the Grand
Hotel. The program was opened with a
piano solo by Professor Beardsworth, which
was heartily appreciated. This was fol-
lowed by vocal solos by Mrs. b. W. Wood
run OF Washington, az sailors hornpipe by
Professor Bellezza oflNorf6lk; banjo and
guitar duet by Miss Koiner of Richmond,
banjo, and Mr.. Thomas Beardsworth
guitar: toe ballet by Miss Marie Howe Of
Washington, and vocal selections by Miss
Annie Sorrells of Dallas, Pexas The pro-
gram closed with the Ianciers. which was
led by Mr.. James A Frazier. Marie Howe
and Professor A Beliezza after which the
moor was cleared for general dancing in
which all participated. All the numbers of
Inc program were heartily applauded. and
encores were responded to. Washington
seemed TO carry off the h6nors of the even
ing as Mrs. Woodruff'S rich voice and Miss
Marie HoWe's graceful and difficult dancing
thoroughly captiyated the audience Music
was furnished by an orchestra, under the
direction of Professor Bedrdsworth.
The cake walk. of the season took place
last evening at the ball room of the Grand
Hotel. 1t was given in true old Virginia
style and was thoroughly enjoyed by the
large number present. The contestants
were the walters of the Alum and Cold Sui
phur Springs, Milsborough and the Allie
ghany. The figures and steps of the several
couples proved very comical at times. The
cake was won by the couple from the Alum
Springs. while the Allegheny couple re-
ceived the second prize.
The weekly progressive euchre game also
occurred the same evening at the Central
Hotel. The party consisted of seven tables
which were presided over by Mrs. ]. Scott
rawlings Of Richmond. Mrs. Rawlings and
Mr. Sorrelis carried off the first prizes,
Wnlle MRS Smith was presented the conso-
lation prize. The party broke up at 10
o'clock and then proceeded to the Grand to
witness the cake walk