Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-03
THE ALLEGuANy SPRINGS.
Pleasures of the Past Week-"""'
DeIJghtfuI entertainments.

| her 1-(Spcclal. )-This Closes tne chdp'ci
OF another week OF gayeties at Alleghany
Springs. We keep il up, and az each
weel, IS ushered in the fun begins, and Is
participated in with great enthusiasm by
old and young. Bright, witty, and intei'
llgent men and women from every state
in the Union are gathered here, ana, by
| the way. some Of them have discovered
new State. Ask those who daily searcn
| the map for It where II is located. II
takes long time to find 1t. Some never
| find It. When II Is found IL Is conceoeI
| 10 be a splendid addition to the OhitcU
States.
CHILDREN's PARTIES.
Miss Louise Watson. of Portsmouth
Va. and Miss Jessie Whitehurst' OF NOT NOT
/ folk. recently entertained their Hll,e
friends on the lawn. and also at po"i-
ing party. They were assisted Dy tne .ii.
clever parents. who. by their generous
and gracious hospitality, have establish
cd n reputation as entertainers. Games
were INDUCED in for several hours. ana
delightful refreshments were served on
each occasion.
Miss Gertrude Boatwright, OF Roanoke,
Va. gave last week a lovely lawn party
20 the merriest assembly Of nice little
folks. who fully enjoyed the romping
games and ice-crcam and cake which
had been so thoughtfully provided by
Mrs Boatwright.
Quite a merry crowd OF lads and lassies
picniced at Styles Falls, a beautiful spot
about five miles away. They were cha-
perored By Mesdames Fowler, Camp, ana
pugh The young people had large
IL
they might enjoy the jolting and bump
ing. while the chaperones followed IN
carriages. The day was ideal, and the
young people greatly enjoyed themselves.
About sunset we heard their merry
voices. and as they trooped into the no.
tel they gave three cheers for the cha
perones and each one said. 1T was the
best time we ever had" Everything
goes to show that the spirit Of enjoyment
is not on the wa1e. There is DISPOSE
ton 10 improve every opportunity here,
TO forget home duties, and to enter into
the spirit of the gay company.
CARD PARTIES
Whist playing is a favorito amusement
here. and we have some magnificent
games by scientific players. Cinch IS
also a popular game among the less
scientific.
On Monday morning Mrs. Fowler, Of
Atlanta, and her sons, Mr.. Bailey ana
Master Ebert, invited their friends 10 n
ouchre party. The spacious pariors
were filed. and the occasion was one Of
0elightful enjoyment, sl1lful playing, and
splendid scores. Excitement ran hi6h
when it was announced that Misses Cole
man and Rankin had played withoi y
losing game, and would have TO cut for
the prize. Miss Rankin, without a mo-
ments hesitation cut an ace, and was
declared entitled To the first prize d
handsome souvenir spoon Of the springs.
The lady's second prize was given TO
Miss Crook. Of Mississippi. 1t vas
lovely silver spoon. The third priZ9-a
cut-glass yase-was presented 10 Mrs. Z.
A. Calhoun, and the fourth cut-glasS
bowl-to Mrs. Michael.
The eentleman's first priZe-a lovely
silver match-boN-was won by Mr. LoyetJ
OF Houston. Tex Dir. Kinnier, Of Bditi-
more. carried OF the second prize, silver
utcture frame. and Mr.. Wilson the third
u silver hallmark. Mr.. Seesknd, Of New
York. won the fourth prize, a lovely Sill
Yer hat brush. Two BOBBY prizes vera
awarded, and, strange TO say, they were
captured by two ladies-Mrs. Glass ana
Mrs william Calhoun. Each received
n
All abashed at being called boobies
TIE WATERMELON FEAST.
one OF the most enjoyable affairs Of
the season was the watermelon leasI
given by Mr.. J. l.. Cooper, OF winston
in honor of Miss Mabel Alcocke' VI
louisiana. Mrs Alcocke, the chaperone'
centured the company ny her power Of
mental concentration. one was alilost
afraid 10 think In her presence FOR she
6isulaved a wonderful ability to read tho
minds Of The guests.
Thursday night an informal german
was led by Professor BeliezLa mum
her of couples from CrOcketts Spring
participated Many new and intrca19
figures were introduced. The dancers as
persed at a late hour, after voting the
german a delightful affair.
The Usual Tuesday night german was
well attended and fully enjoyed. In au-
dition TO the very many other pleasui
and health-slving advantages here, lhere
is a splendid livery-stabie, from Whlcn an
AGES and sizes can get satisfactory
mounts or rigs. There are numerous
riding and driving parties 10 the neigh
boring springs and over the mountains
to other points Of interest
The identity OF our company Is con-
sfautlv changing Some are going ana
soma coming Ere we can muse win
rearet upon the vacant chair, another
face ercets US. and we welcome the new
conner The summer vacation Is all TOO
short when one finds q haven OF rest
ike Aneghany Springs. Men, though
loath 10 leaye, must 90 back TO the busy
world. For the many who must Hnger
here IN this lovely cline, awaiting the
ADVENT OF Jack Frost at home, there's
fun IN store, for the melancholy days
will soon be here with their golden rod
and chestnut hunts over the hills and far
away. ..,o
Among the recent arrivals are: John b
Minor Richmond, Va; John j.. West
Suffolk. Va. c. +. Byrne Roanoke, Va;
Mr.. and Mrs Clement Manly. winston
n. C.: Miss Torian, w. $ Torian, La
favette. La: Miss Lucille Berkley, MlaS
GrizzelI Berkeley, II. NJ. Jacobs, j. w. ia
cobs. Virginia; j. J.. Gilmer, q. y. foii, IN
Winston. y. c.; AIr. and Mrs. j. w
Daniel. Martlnsville Va; AIRS. Il. T.
styn Virginia; T. p. Gibson, Washing
Ton d. c.; r. n. Herndon, Danyllle, Val
w ID. Laughorne and wife, virginia.
Mrs. DR.. Kent, Virginia; John CrItcher'
Jr.. Alexandria. Va; Miss carter Fey ION,
Virginia; W. B. Smith Richmond, va;
Mr.. j. s. Newell Norfolk, Va; =. T.
Argel. New orleans.
.s uor-guT THE AILEGHANh.