The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-07
.WH|RL OF GAYETY
GIVEN NEW IMPETUS!
Guests at Blue Ridge Take a
New Lease on Life.
FOUNTAIN CLIMBS THE RAGE
a Party Of Thirty Play the Role Of Elk.
ceIsior to the Top of Wild Cat Knob.
A Grand View as a Reward
for So Much Energy
Especial Dispatch to the Times.)

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BLUE RIDGE SPRINGS. VA, Sept. g.
September, with its rich autumn tints
and keen bracing air has given the Blue
Ridge world a new lease on life and the
whirl of gayety. is as great as it was in
August Mountain climbs are all the
rage. and that given by blrs. A. L. Ran
dolph. of Tallahassee. Fla. was a grand
success.
A party of thirty young people left the
hotel Saturday afternoon at four, and af-
ter climbing upward for more than an
hour, reached the top Of ''Wild Cat
Knob where grand view of the
country for miles could be enjoyed. In
one direction Lynchburg was plainly Wis
ible, while Roanoke lay almost at their
feet. "A reward for energy and perseve-
rance was awaiting the party, this was
a very appetizing lunch, which was tho
roughly enjoyed by all. After q. short
rest, the party wendell their homeward
way. reaching the hotel in good season.
THE BAL POUDRE.
The Blue Ridge girls always look well,
whether it be in walking, riding or dan
cins costume; but the 'tbal Poudre.''
and favor german given by five pretty
girls, they were living representatives of
the beauties who queened it over men IN
old Colonial and Revolutionary days.
Powdered hair. paint and patches with
the Qaintest of gowns, made the wearers
look as though they had just stepped
from old-time picture frames, while the
beaux were almost az quaint in their
makeup. The favors We're suited to
every figure. all of which were new and
pretty. The favors were dainty fans,
horns, flags, parasols and flowers. pink
roses and yellow chrysanthemums.
THE MIRROR FIGURE.
The mirror figure produced much I'M
easiness among the gallants as each in
turn was forced to pass the mirror and
await their selection by some ca pricious
maid. The candle figure was beautiful,
and quite effective, as the maids stood in
line holding aloft lighted candles in pink
rose holders. awaiting the gallants who.
could blow them out and claim the
dance.
Mr.. Chris Hammer of Lynchburg, Va
was honored by the young ladies' In be-
ing asked to lead. which he did in royal
fashion.
The ladies who chaperoned this beauti-
full affair and presided at the favor Ia
bles. were Mrs. F. H. Phelam of Atlanta,
Ga. Mrs, Cornelia Branch Stone Of Gal
weston, Tex, Mrs. Frederic Valentine, of
Richmond, Mrs R l. Anderson, OF Oca-
Ia, Fla, and Mrs. John Winthrop and
Mrs. A. L. Randolph Of Tallahassee, Fla.
Miss Evelyn Winthrop and Miss Fannie
Lewis assisted at the favor tables. All
Were in costume and looked regal. Miss
Henrietta Payne presided at he punch
bowl, and all toasted the five fair hos
tesses. have left the best for the last
n he no ,nc 10 a.
who gave this delightful affair. They
were Mary Payne. Mary and Elizabeth
Adams and Mary and Rebecca. Anderson
CARD PARTIES
Two pretty card parties were regis
tered for the week; one given by Mrs.
Fenwick. Of Washington, D. c., and en-
joyed by sixteen ladies, and the other q
.'chip-in" progressive euchre Of six tables
enjoyed by gentlemen and ladies' The
beautiful. Our host. Mr.. Phil F. Brown,
has just arranged with the Lynchhurg
and Roanoke Gun Clubs for clay
pigeon contest here on the Goth. The
most approved machines have been Sc
cured by Mr.. Brown, and no doubt clay
pigeon shooting will become one of the
most popular pastimes at this favorite
resort.
Arrivals and departures are the order
OF the day. and they mingle Joy and re-
gret. The season promises to see Sep
tember out and October in.
Some Of the notable arrivals Of the
week are Mrs. Hobson and Miss Marga-
ret Hobson, the mother and sister of the
naval hero; Mr.. and Mrs. F. Dickinson,
OF Richmond. Va; Colonel James Mann.
OF Nottoway. Va; Mr.. D. F. Jack the
general traffic manager oft the Plan
System, and his interesting family. who
arrived in their private car some days
ago.
We have & delightful addition in Mrs.
Walker, Mrs. Dox, Mrs. Boiling, and
Mr. r. w. Boiling. all Of Huntsville. Ala
Colonel Mann. Mr.. j.. G. Jack, and Mr..
Boiling are a jolly and interesting trio
Of young men.