Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-23
BLUE RIDGE SPRINGS.
How the Hours Arc spent-The
Guests.

Guests.
BLUB RIDGD SPRINGS, July 22.-(Spe-
cial)-As tho papers each day appear
here with their reports Of the rioting OF
the mercury in the cities and lowlands.
and the records of the discomfort from
the intense heat, the visitors at this
charming resort congratulate themselves
upon their favored lot and express their
sympathy for their friends who remain
at home. The company now assembled
here is a most agreeable and harmonious
one, gathered from eight different States,
and the morning hours fit QOr sOmeJ
carelcssly by in conversation and road
ing. and in playing ten-Dins. cards, &c,
while more yentures0me spirits make pill
glimages 10 Wildcat Knob, about two
and a half miles distant from whose
summit may be commanded q fdr-stretcn-
ing and exquisite panorama Of mountain
landscape.
On Friday evening there was a largo
and brilliant german given by the Ger
man Club Of Roanoke, led by Mr. John
Stone. and which was participated I'm by
the guests of tho Blue Ridge, and gave
a pleasing variety 70 the usual terpsicho-
rean pastime, as the dancers glided
over the polished floor of the ballroom.
tldtfAullN III tLllub tho MACS Oh the
pretty figures that were introduced.
The moon from her azure dome has
rarely seen a more beautiful spot than
this place, with its beautiful lawn. in
which stand the hotel aud the cottages
for guests, while the stream that tra-
verses its length appears like a silver
thread. So wtching has been the effect
that the young people haunt the many
beautiful hooks about the grounds TO
study astronomy and the sweet old
story that the moonbeams inspire.
Among the guests are Mrs. L. W. Nc
Kinney. Of Farmvlle, whose gentle
courtesy and ready sympathy render her
a much-sOuRht companion. With her is
her lovely little daughter. Miss frankie.
Mrs. T. #. Chisholm and her accom-
plished daughter Miss Katie Chisholm,
Of Charleston, S. c., in their annual
visits TO the Blue Ridge, have won many
friends. and seem an essential part OF
the goodly company each year.
Mrs. $. II. Phelan and her interesting
family Of four daughters and a son. OK
Atlanta, Ga, are very popular. Among
tho daughters the eldest, Miss Palmer
Phelan, a charming. graceful brunette.
has Just made her debut as a young lady.
one OF her many accomplishments. her
factor in the general enjoyment here.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Render, of Whining
ton. y. -, enter with such hearty re-
Spouse into all the amusements that they
are in demand on every hand, and are
very popular. Mrs. Rehders songs con-
tribute 10 the general enjoyment also.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. NJ. Enedge, of Column
bus Ga. are such genuine southerners IN
cordially and courtesy Of manner that
they are much sought after.
Major T.. NJ. Todd, of Smithfleld Va,
with his agreeable wife and little daugh-
ter. compose a group around whom may
ever be seen a circle of listeners, 10
whom the Major, upon solicitation will
recount many good story OF the old
times and the new. especially OF the
events Of the civil war He IS still "a
good old rebel" unreconstructea
In Colonel J. A. de Lagnel, Of Aloxan-
dria. a most unObtrusive. quiet gentle
man. the Major has discovered a hero or
that war whose brilliant courage at the
battle Of Rich Mount when. with the
aid OF only one recruit after his battery
been annihilated. he used the guns with
deadly effect. constitutes one Of the most
thrilling episodes of the great struggle.
His subsequent capture and experience
would afford material for a story Of deep
est interest.
Mrs. w. ~ Camp, three daughters, and
n son are from Albion, Fla Miss Lucy
Camp. with her soft southern voice.
charming manner. and person causes the
young mans heart to lightly turn TO
thoughts Of love"
Mrs. ". Il. Bassett and Miss Grace
Bassett. Of Norfolk, are among the most
attractive OF the guests
Others. who all contribute their quota
TO the general pleasure. are Mr.. and Mrs
j. S. Moore, OF Portsmouth, Va; Mr. and
Mrs. Il. Il. White. of Elizabeth City y.
G.; Miss Alice =. James. of Orange, y.
J.: Mrs. Edward S. Gregory and Mr.. Ed.
j. Gregory. Of Bedford City, Va: DR.. and
Mrs. Randolph Barksdale, of Petersburg:
Mr.. w f. Patty. OF Sherman. Tex; DR..
H. II. Kill OF Locust Dale. Va: Mrs Q.
y. Todd. her charming niece, Miss G. l..
Blackburne. and Miss c. l.. Farnum OF
Philadelphia; Mr. r. Camp and Mr.. John
n Camp, OF Franklin, Va.
Mr.. c. w. Hanks, Of New York. and
Mr.. L. p. Taylor of Norfolk. departed
to-day. 20 tho regret Of their many
friends.