Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-13
ALLEeAAnY SPRINGS.
THE HOURS MADE DELIGHTFUL
BY EMBARRASSMENT

Allegheny Springs. Va. Aug. ia
spirit of gayety has seized upon the
whole place. mischief beams in every
re-echo the sentiment, Mercy good
ness. my cup is almost tipped over.
Entirely tipped over II would be were
1t not that many of our friends. the
flowers. who for so long have shed
around us their fragrance. are return
ing TO their homes. there 10 blossom
forth in new beauty, refreshed and in
Vigorated by their summer holiday. We
are sorry TO see them go. but welcome
heartily the flowers who are daily COM
ing to take their places.
Just word OF advice to those who
expect 10 come TO "Alleghany" soon. II
you have any notions about the
science OF matrimony.' affinity OF
personalities.T etc, leave 'em ter hum.
Such theories may bee all right In their
proper sphere. but Allegheny is not
their proper sphere. Just ask GER
tain young man who walks around
these days as If on air But Your
theories SAID one of his friends. "Oh
theories be hanged" he exclaimed.
Science Of nlatrnony scattered 10 the
four winds. I'm in love with the sweet
est. dainiiest little girl in the world"
On Saturday morning Mrs. Spencer.
of MartinsViiic VA ulya IN elegant
luncheon TO her friends. Mrs. Cowan.
Mrs. Alcockc. Mrs. Moore. Mrs. Nor
feet. Mrs McRac, Mrs. pr.es,lv. Mrs.
Atkins. Misses Oliver and Brown. Mrs.
Cowan's toast was bright and shark
ling. No trouble there with the Yeast
and the dough- \ dainty souvenir was
presented each guest. and before lsaV-
ing Mrs. Atkins took n picture of the
house. with its group of fair
women.
y cake walk by the walters was the
occasion OF festivity on Monday night.
Every step Imaginable. with variations
of original ana startling character was
danced. There was the "up to date
cake walk" break the coose's neck -
"possum la" rang tang" "b,IxZard
lopc." cut the pigeon wing and lay
down de middle Miss Lucy Jane" with
other intricate and ASTONISHING. figures
Forty persons engaged in an Intense
ly interesting and exciting game of pro-
gressive cuchrc Tuesday morning. Miss
Mcnamara. Of Lynchburg. VA. won
first ladies' prize, a silver scent bottle;
Miss Mable Alcocke. of shreveport. La.
second ladies' prize. n beautiful snuve-
mir spoon. Mr. Pugh. of New Orleans.
La. received first ccntlcran's prize. n
very handsome purse: Mr.. K!nnear.
Lynchburg, Va, second gentlemen's
DriXp, 4 SILVER fruit Knife.
There was a german on Friday night.
one again on Saturday night. but The
browning one of the season was the one
on Tuesday night, led by Mr.. and Mrs.
VIII Calhoun. \ dear old lady. one OF
Alcghanys bellies years ago. remarked
as she watched the many dancers. IA =
diant in evening costume. How II MI
carries me back to my girlhood, that
period to which yesterday means so lit
tie and to-day and Tomorrow are mere
stepping stones to the vas, unknown"
One of the most enjoyable entertain-
ments of the week was the concert Civ,
on in the parlors Wednesday evening to
large and appreciative audience. Miss
Cora Wise, OF Galveston, Texas, a beau
i!ful brunette of the true Southern tyne.
in her sweet. unaffected manner, gave a
number of recitations. Her excellent
facial expression. distinct enunciation.
natural and clear voice. and her i'm
pcrsonation of the different chara ctors
was really remarkable. The audience
manifested 4 hearty appreciation OF her
versatility by an enthusiastic encore
after each number.
Miss Mcnamara was no strancr To
the audience. and her appearance was
h lied with enthusiasm
Those of us who heard Miss Alice
Temple. of Danviiie, Va, and II pupil
OF I)r. Mason. III her execution of
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