The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-08
THE FOURTH AT DAGGERS.
An Elegant Company aud Delightful
Surroundings

Surroundings
DAGGERS SPRINGS, VA, July 7-Spe-
cial-The trip from Richmond to Dasgers
by the James River Division of the Ches-
apeake and Ohio beggars description, a.
the train follows the turbid James in its
many windings, each one disclosing
some new Beauty. First is passed Tuck
ahoe," the old home of the kandolphs,
where the Coinage family SO recently
gave their beautiful entertainment to the
Randolph descendants. Then comes beau
tiful ''Bellmeade," formerly owned by the
Cookies. where now Roman Catholic
handsome buildings standing out in bold
relief.
Soon after is passed Boiling Hail.
.'Eli> HILL Point of Fork" then ".Bre-
mo" and many other lovely places.
The James has now changed its muddy
hue and flows on a pure, limpid river,
dancing with delight between the beauti-
full meadows. laden with their golden,
crops of wheat and hay. contrasting beau
tifully with the waving corn.
l had been told to keep on the river
side; and much amusement wasa caused
by lady saying that for the first time
she doubted the points of the compass
being correct. Il have not moved and
yet the sun is now on my right and
moment ago it was on my left she said.
why, 1t only proves John Jasper was
right and the sun do move'" answered
a lady across the car, which remark was
received with peals of laughter by all who
lard.
After passing Lynchburg the scene
changes. and giant mountain peaks rear
their lofty heads on either side. In their
beautiful garbs of every hue of green:
they seem guardians Of the land we love
SO WELL and all wonder why leave Nir-
ginia in search of beautiful scenery when
here it was at their door.
Just as the sun disappears behind the
mountains Gala is reached. and after
beautiful drive of three miles Daggers
is in sight-one OF the Oldest of the vir-
ginia mountain resorts. and famous for
its beauty of scenery
Among the guests here is Miss Mary
Bathurst Jones, who accompanied Miss
Mary Lee to the Hawaiian Isles and
Australia, and gives many pleasing incl
dents In connection with the trip.
The Glorious Fourth of July came dress
ed in natures most gorgeous robes. and
early In the morning vehicles of every
description arrived from far and near
Miss McBlair. looking as If she had just
stepped out of the frame of an old family
portrait. arrayed in turquoise blue. gar
nished with white, assisted by Miss Kate
Wallace. in lovely gown of lilac null.
soft and dainty. adding TO the bewitch-
Ing and ever-changing beauty of its fair
wearer. made their guests welcome
Glow lightly falls the foot OF time
that only treads on flowers" This is true
in every sense here. for the lovely daisies,
which cover the lawn seem, by their
nodd.ng heads. to welcome the coming
of their destroyers: and the hours so
quickly pass that all are surprised when
summoned to the spacious dinirfs-room.
where a handsome dinner was served.
Later In the evening numbers congre-
gated in the ballroom. and soon the mu-
sic began. followed quickly by the dance.
land all went merry as marriage bell.'.
Among the guests are Mrs. DR.. Wallace
and daughter. Of Bristol. Tenn; Mrs.
Lewis Pickett Brown, of Bennettsvilie.
S. c.. Mrs J. w. Bowling. covington.
Va: Miss Annie Finney. Va: Mr.. ". c..
Diffenhongh. Cumberland. Md: Messrs.
Horn and ieslie. Of Corinston: Miss II,
R. Mu-chie, Richmond, fa.s .Mr. G. n.
Mank and sister, cov'rsfen: Mr. c, r.
- - >',>u' York; Mr. q. ". Rudweii.
elton Forge.