Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-20
THE MONTGOMERY WHITE.
NORFOLK PEOPLE AT THIS POP
ULAR RESORT

ULAR RESORT.
Montgomery White Sulphur Springs,
va, Aug. 1S.-Surely this has been the
most successful season. socially, that
this historic old place can boast Of in
many year. Our genial manager. Mr..
w. S. Ayres, leaves nothing undone
that will add to the pleasure and en-
joyment OF his guests.
The mountains of dear old Virginia
never looked more stately than they
now appear. Their tops are covered
with massive oaks. chestnut and cedar
trees, which look like pigmies from the
distance, yet when we climb to where
they are our admiration knows no
bounds, and we are compelled to admit
the sights most enchanting, and which
verse Is only capable of picturing.
Down in the valley runs @ beautiful
silvery stream. and us the glorious sun
shines upon 1t as It dashes over the
impeding rocks 1T looks like SO many
Jewels sparkling in the distance. To-
day 1t is quiet, hardly u ripple, save
where the distractions arc. but after
q storm 1t IS likened unto Il wild animal
escaped from Il cage; the noise sounds
like cataract, and Il cataract it iS II
leaps and bounds over the very rocks,
which, in more peaceful times. bids the
water divide and pass around. 1t is
dangerous TO attempt fordinE the
stream at these times.
All, from the grey-haired matron and
the doting old grandfather to the
youngest youth. do their utmost to add
to the pleasures of one and another. 1t
Is more like one large family: each
guest is made speedily acquainted rs
soon as they arrive. and who, in turn.
lends willing hand that the good
times" may long live in their mem
cries.
At the bal Poudre" given last week.
q spectator might have believed he was
in dreainland. AS each fair one arrived
3n quest of her favorite, and the march
began. hand Joined in hand. to the
strains of Georgia Camp Meeting"
played by the Second Virginia Regl-
mental Band. Every State in the Union
was represented by a powdered haired
and gaily dressed parsonage.
The most familiar faces to the read
ers were Miss Vera Williams, green
moslen dc soir and diamonds, with DR.
Harrison, of Richmond; Miss Martin
white orSandie over pink taffeta; Miss
Louise Tricc. blue organdic over SILK
with Mr.. Turner; Mrs. ii. II. Trlcc
green silk and black lace. with Mr.. w
H. II. Trice: Mrs. L. G. Richardson,
black lace, with Mr.. Richardson; Mrs.
Howell. white organdie over silk. with
MI Howell: Mrs. a a. Freeman, gray
oiinr with MI. bennett, Mrs. Charles
Pearsons, white silk, with Mr., Pear
son, and many others whose names
would not be familiar. Suffice IL to saw
mat In all there were fifty couples ON
the floor. and as tho grand march was
made under tho leadership OF Mr.. Ar
thur Freeman. the spectators all said
IL was a feast fit for the gods. Even
me phil room had IN dir of distinction
ana more more beautifully decorated
IMAM on previous occasions, with bunt-
ing and ferns. and which is moro east
~ imagined than described.
Nlhe tables were set for the regular
Saturday morning euchre game las;
saturday. Tho successful gentleman.
Mr.. Howell. won n beautiful card case
set with silver. while Miss Fullivnte,
succeeded In carrying off the ladies'
prize. silver fruit knife.
A ueiightful and no less amusing no.
Iato roll, given by Dr. Gildcrslceve Of
IazeweL. was enjoyed by the young
and old Mike. The successful potato
chtcner was MIR. w. III. II. Trcc, who
carried off not only the greatest n,m
Der of potatoes. but handsome silver
Kniie. Miss Louise Trice won the Ia
dies prize. Mr.. McCown and Mr.. Pear
son, or course. came in for tho hooh,,
I nnere is on our program another of
these delightful entertainments to hi
given by Mr.. Tricc next week.
$3.50 VI zen 30 over To the Vol
low. n distance OF three miles a,a 80
course; royalty entertained on these
VISITS by Mr.. Holt, the genial manager
OF mat place. OF course the patrona or
the Yellow often come in large nnr,ios
10 montgomery, where they in turn are
entertained maEnificently
The most exciting time is who, mo
train arrives. All are on the porch f.
witness the arrivals. to initiate Them
80 10 speak, but | think from curiosity
more than anything else. Among tbo
more recent arrivals are Mr.. and Mrs
w. w; Vicar, Mr.. and Mrs. w. d.
Southail, Miss Goodrich, from Norfolk
1t is reported that tho Misses Sincoc
and Davis will be with us next week
Ihere are now about 260 que ~,
INC Montgomery, with new ones ar
irving on every train. thus we are hay
ing a glorious time. out from the hustle
ana noise OF the city. where life is
MADE miserable by the excessive heat:
ana we ali say. with one accord. bapnv
Is NE at the historic Old Montgomery
Montgomery Springs. Aug. 10, 1899.