The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-09-12
A "TRIP TO THE CAVES.
Gay Party the Guests OF Hlr. and Mrs.
Il. ID. HOtcllkiss.
(Spcc;al Dispatch to The rimcs)
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Especial Dispatch to The rimcs)
ALLEGHANY, GOSHEN BRIDGE, VA,
September live tire of those pleas
,,rcs we take, but never OF those we
give" is an adaSe which was evidently
thought of When MI. and Mrs. E. d.
Hotchhiss gave a delightful trip to
Luray to the guests of the Allegheny
A special train left Goshen at t:41
in the morning with a party of twenty
five for Basic City. and then straight
through on the Norfolk and Western, for
Luray.
1t was indeed a very enthusiastic par
ty as few of them had ever before been
through the Valley Of Virginia, and few
err still to the Luray Cave, and seen
under such suspicious circumstances 1t
was rare treat.
After going through the cave. every
one returned to the car where a most
inviting lunch was served through the
compliments of Mr.. j. 3. Wood, who had
also refreshed the crowd during the
day with wines and lemonade.
The trip was a great success from start
to finish, and especially to some of the
young pleople, who through the kindness
of Mr.. Carlisle, the Superintendent OF the
Western Division, were allowed to eX-
perience their first adventure an en-
CINE.
They all thought they had accomplish
ed quite a feat. and We're very much
excited over the ride down the North
Mountain, which was Indeed a thrilling
sensation
Mr.. and Mrs. Hotchkiss We're mos.
charming host and hostess, and those who
participated considered themselves ex-
tremely fortunate.
The party consisted of Mrs. B. B. Pope,
Fla; Mrs Gordon Wallace, Richmond
Mrs. j. Allison Hodges, Richmond; Mrs.
Charles Q. Borden, Richmond; Miss
Caldwell, Tenn; Mrs. c. w. Tanner
Richmond; Mrs. ]. A. White, Richmond;
Mrs. sAdolph 1>le,n, CHM; Mrs a C.
Hartman, Goshen; Mrs. Clarence Mill
hiser, Misses Alice Hotchkiss, Ruth Tan
ner, Pauline Powers, Ameie Pilson,
Sophie White, Lizzie Hotchlziss, Edith
Jones, Miss Culpeper, Minnie Lee, Lewis,
Mary Harwood and Helen Tanner,
Mrs. Patterson, of n. c.; Mrs. Will
Williamson, Mrs. Jas. Williamson Jr..
Mrs BENZ. Nash, Miss Alexander, Miss
Royster, Miss Morehead, Messrs. Lathrop
Morehcad. j. 8. Wood, E. II. Carlisle,
Sam Bigger, e. D. Hotchl1ss and Ber-
nard Jones.
tainmrnts have heer given during the
nast week. which proves that although
the season is fast drawing to close,
it will end as delightful as it opened
Mrs. A. G. Hartman entertained eight
of her married friends in a card party,
after which very elaborate supper was
served on the Veranda.
Mrs Rnfus Patterson won the prize
On Saturday morning Mrs. james Will
hanson. Jr.. and MIS-. RUFUS Patterson
gave a most enjoyable progressive euchre
party, to which all the guests of the
Allegheny were invited. The prizes
which were very handsome, We're won by
Mrs. E. sd. Hotchkiss, Mrs. Harwood,
Miss Amelia Prison, Mr.. A G. Hartman,
Mr.. Lathrop Morehead and Mr.. NJ F.
Pison, of Stanton. Mr.. Frank Daven-
port cut for the second with Mr.. More
head.
Little Miss Mary Harwood also gave a
progressive euchre party on Monday
morning to {; number of her young
friends. Miss Marintie Robertson won
the first prize Master Armisdall
Shepherd the boys first, AMI Miss dose
l.binee Alexander won the buehy
The most ENJOYABLE evening II the sea
son was spent on Saturday last. VIXEN
the. Wrightson Orchestra, assisted by
Mrs Adolph Klein, Of CHM, and Mr.. J.
b. Wood. furnished a musical treat to
all true lovers Of music. The abilities of
the orchestra have already been spoken
of during the summer but too much can
not be said in their praise
Mrs. Klein is a most gifted pianist, and
her music has been much enjoyed during
the summer
Mr.. J.. B. Wood, who has formerly
been consiered one of the best cornetists
in the State, and who at one time was
member of the StonewaH Band of Staun-
ton, has afforded much pleasure to his
guests with his delightful cornet solos
Assisted by such clever artists, the
evening was great success.
/ Much praise Is, due Prof Thiele, of
Baltimore, and director of the archestra
for the beautiful march THE Alleghany,'
composed by him and dedlcated to Mr.
Wood.
Miss Jeanne Levy. of Cincinnati, gave
at fare vel "Ilinlona" party TO her friends
the evening before her departure trI>,1
The girls looked VERY pretty and pic
turesoue ines1her dainty costumes. and
especially 50 when Mrs. Kls5:l, whos=is
also quite an artist win IN. .shezscasne era
Ing the AFTERNOON Miss Levy suggested a.
marsh maliow coa:sst. and great fun