Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-07
n The Blue RIDGE
CHARMING GIRLS ATTEND A BEAU
T1ruL BAL rouDRE-
I. CLIMB UP WILD CAT KNOB.
rcatp In. Euchrc and Other Amu.e-
mens.-vi.it from the Roanoke
Dancer.-Happy Company stilI
Hold. Together Personal com-
ments of Interest.
A CLIMB UP WILD CAT KNOB.
fcorresnondence of the Dispatch.)

Correspondence Of the Dispatch.3
BLUE RIDGE SPRINGS. September
i e-oh! for pen to picture in glowing
colors the 'sbai poudre" and favor german
given at old Blue Ridge by five charming
girls. Misses May Payne, Elizabeth
+ adams, Mary Adams, Mary Anderson,
and Rcbecca Anderson. AT 10 o'clock the
grand march was played. and down the
long veranda and into the ballroom
marched the eighteen couples. who form
ed this regal company of dancers.
The ballroom was beautifully deco
rated In magnolias, trailing vines and
Japanese parasols. while favor tables in
ed touch Of color. These were charming
ly graced by Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. Ran
dolph, and Mrs. Winthrop. of Florida:
Mrs. Phelan. of Atlanta, Ca: Mrs; Val
OF Galveston. Tex. all of whom were the
chaperones for this elegant affair. Miss
Fannie Lewis, Of Richmond: Va. and
Miss Evelyn Winthrop, of Tallahassee,
Fla. were dainty assistants at the favor
tables, while Miss Henrietta Payne. of
4 Iynchburg. Va, was the presiding genius
VI the punch bowl.
To Mr.. Charles Hammer, Of Lynchburs,
Va, belonged the honor of leading this
beautiful affair to successful finish.
Those twentieth century bellies and beaux.
der, and patches. followed this master
leader through all the intricate figures
without break or hesitation. With ka-
lcidoscopic rapidly fan figures gave place &c
candles candles to parasols. parasols 20
mirrors. and mirrors to flags: when
Dixie" and other patriotic airs rang out
ON the evening air, closely followed by
Home. Sweet Home and the curtain
was rung down on this quantity, beautiful
picture of re olden time"
Lone Star State" who counts his four
score years and more. remarked that he
had rarely seen anything so beautiful
All honor to the charming maids who
slammed and carried out that long-to-be-
remember bal poudre.'
UP WILDCAT KNOB.
This was closely followed by party to
Randolph, of Tallahassee. Fla. Two miles
from the springs the Knob rears its
majestic head high above the surround
ing country, and the scaling of this peak
was accomplished by all the Blue Ridge
young people before sunset Saturday af-
ternoon delicious lunch was served on
the crest of the Knob, while the sinking
ssn turned the world at our feet W., 70 a
est Knob in twos. fours. and skies We're:
Misses Mary Page Randolph. EVELYN
Winthrop. Elizabeth Carney: Rosa Moss,
beth Adams Mary Adams. NJ. a. Phelan,
Efse Phelan. Rebeeca Anderson. Mrs
Burkes, Roper, venable. Arthur Ran
doph. Guy Winthrop. Hennard. FraTk
winthrop. Scott. The return was made
in time for the party to enjoy the regular
evening hop.
All are indebted to Mrs. Randolph for a
Delightfully."- informal affair.
Tuesday morning Mrs Fenwick. of
Washington D. c.. entertained congo
Mai party of ladies at progressive euchre.
Those fortunate enough to carry off the
beautiful prizes We're; Mrs Cornella
Branch Stone. who took the frst; Miss
Do, c1-a In
garet Higgins. who captured the consola-
ton The following ladies composed this
merry party: Mesdames Randolph: Win
1 fhrep sh e9as gne Andsrson Misses
Parkinson. Higgins. Randolph, winthrop,
MOSS Todd and Bancker Refreshments
: : : % "cIiIP-IN'' ETCHRE.
A "chip-in" progressive euchre held the
,oards Wednesday evening This was en-
dyed by twenty-four guests and a royal
Miss Higgins. Mrs. Parkinson, Mr..
Banclzer. Mr.. Fenwick. and Miss Win
throp.
The regular Friday evening german was
and our near neighhors, the Roanoke
people The special train, bearing this
party Of pleasure-seekers arrived at g.
O'Clock, and at $50 o'clock the german
began. led by Mr.. Warren Wexford, of
Roanoke. That old scamp. Time. had
sneaked away before be knew it. and an
other pretty affair is gone forever.
The season at this well-kept resort
shows no signs Of breaking up for ar
rivals almost equal departures, and a bal
ance is maintained.
Among recent arrivals are Mrs. and
Miss Hohson. the mother and sister Of
Captain Richmond Pearson Hobson, who
will join them here about the 10th. Miss
Hobsou is a very dainty, refined girl, and
quite pretty.
Another charming addition to the Blue
Ridge colony is Miss Katharine Padgett,
Waco. Tex. a pretty, vivacious girl,
rho has seen the wonders Of this and the
Did World.
This correspondent plays Short stop
Tor this time, as two men are clamoring
for mountain climb.