Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-02
YELLOW SULPHUR SPRINGS.
NO DIMINuTIoN OF PLEASURE
AMONG THE GUESTS.

AMONG THE GUESTS.
Yellow Sulphur Springs, Va, Aug.
3o.-There is as vet no diminution of
enjoyment at Yellow Sulphur. On the
contrary. the week past has been re-
plete with new and varied entertain
ment. a few have departed for their
homes, but there are new arrivals daily
TO I'LL up the vacancies. Many guests
who have been here since the begin
ninS or the season express the inten-
ton of remaining until the close.
Among the various sources of enjoy
ment are drives across the mountains
to adjacent villages. Parties are form
ed daily for these excursions. and feel
themselves abundantly repaid in the
magnificent view that greets them on
every hand. Conspicuous among these
mountain villages IS Blacksuurs. seat
of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute.
The town is charmngly situated high
up i'll the mountains, amid the most
varied and picturesque surroundings.
"A feature of the week was the chill
dren's bal poudre-a happy conception
OF the head waiter at Yellow Sulphur
who is entitled to the highest praise
for his admirable management of the
very unique affair.
The little ones We're charmngly ar
rayed in appropriate costumes, their
faces becomingly adorned with rouge
ana patches" with hair pompadoured
ana powdered for the occasion. They
presented picture of indescribable
toVeliness as they wound through the
figures OF the grand Neutrality-suspicious.
larry In the Notwithstanding and I'M
winding with marvellous grace-the
rainbow colors of their dresses blend
ing, intermingling. until the visions APP
rearcd like those charming illusions
one beholds when looking into n kalei-
descope. The enhancing strains of the
frnt inc n rnt 10, 60 81,
feet that glided through the mazes of
the dance with remarkable grace and
accuracy.
The browning number was the old
Virginia Reel" entered into with de-
lightful gusto. after which the orchcs-
ira struck UP march. and quickly
falling into line. the little dancers pro-
ceeded in couples down the long hall
to the dining room. where their friend
"Theodric" greeted them cordially and
invited them to feast calculated to
tickle the palate of the most fastidi-
Gus tot"
The tables We're artistically placed
and decorated profusely with flowers,
ferns and small United States flags
At equal distances down the center
were beautifully iced cakes. emhellish-
ed with tiny burning wax candles or
different colors. giving a decidedly
brilliant effect.
The dining-room walls were hung
with the American colors and further
adorned with evergreens. The walters,
in full evening attire. With hair pow
dered, stood in line on either side the
room ready to serve the youthful
guests.
When all were seated at the table Mr.
George Mason, of Petersburg, whom
the children had appointed their rep
sentative. stepped forward and In a
graceful speech presented the head
waiter with a handsome silver backed
hat brush in testimony of their ap-
probation. The gift was evidently a
surprise, but the recipient, with ready
intelligence, gratefully acknowledged
the tribute in words at once nowery
and appropriate. assuring them that as
long as he lived he would ever remem-
Der the children of 1900.
Another thoroughly enjoyable affair
was the delightful card party given by
Mr. Holland and Mrs. Judkins, of Dan
vile. on Wednesday evening in honor
of Miss Matte Watson, of Petersburg.
There were nine tables. Miss Watson
carried off the ladies' first prize, the
consolation being awarded to Miss
Darlington. of Richmond. The gentle
mems first prize fell to Mr. George
Jennings and the consolation" to Mr..
Gordon. OF Richmond. Delicious re-
freshments were served
Friday evening was devoted. as
usual. to the german" Visitors from
Blacksburg. Christiansburg and Mont
Eomery White Sulphur helped to make
the occasion one of rare pleasure,