The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-24
sshes Of Passionate Crimson
Herald Death Of Summer.
yD-M0RTH GERMAN DANCED
my Couples Led Through Graceful
Figures-Old Folks Dance Virginia
Reel-Large Party Coming for
September-Late Arrivals.
Especial Dispatch to The Times)

iOCkBR1DGE ALUM SPRINGS, VA.
e. 23-August moons wax and wanc.
miner is IN its chiefest glory; the
ghtness OF the suns glinung. the soft
Is OF the shadows falling on valley
mountain, the sweet doors OF green
,ods and the brilliant poisoning OF
Isummer flowers. stir the heart with a
lckening love for Gods out-of-doors,
jdenced at the Rockbridge Alum by the
6, merriment, and the gay laughter
those who together here are filing the
asure OF their cup of enjoyment.
N the lawn, in front of the central
;cl. a few yellow leaves have drifted
sn, and on the paths cut from the
side flash of passionate crimson
ong the naples here and there. serves
reminder that the footsteps Oh au
mn are Fastening. and that her pan
s will soon be flung wide In gorgeous
ling of russell, red and gold.
he Smart Set of the Alum have
rcely paused as yet to consider the
sinE of the season. The golf links
I, still as well filed with golfers as
v were three weeks ago; from the
lard and pool room comes the quick
rp click of balls all the day long; the
E-pong table still holds in thrall its
mstomed throng of devotees; every
moon and afternoon drags. Surveys
] wagonettes are filed with occupants
coaching parties. while not few
eeback riders start out to explore all
interest to be seen in this vicinity.
GERMAN MIr-MoNTH.
ne OF the largest and handsomest Of
J season'S germans was given last
,sday evening with ball room decora-
rs in the Rockbridge colors Of red and
IN, mirrors being beautifully wreathed
ferns, relieved with red dahl;as and
tht red little flags used for several of
figures. The german was led by Pro-
Jor A. Beliaza and Mr., J. Tate Mason,
b of whom excel in devising beautiful
novel figures. The ball room doors
e thrown open for the grand march
ln o'clock.
uong the couples were noted Mrs w.
Seeskind. dancing with Mr. Percy E.
tman; Miss Ella Mensing, with Mr..
nkle; Miss Virginia Miller. with Mr.
,ry Kirne; Miss Susan Tucker. with
James Carney; Miss Katherine Phil
/, with Mr. Harry Trotman: Miss Rose
ramore. with Mr.. o. R. Wemple: Miss
nplc. with Mr.. ]. Davis: Mrs. George
Dabney. with DR.. w r. Jones; Mrs.
W. Howell, with Dr. A. S. Boyd: Miss
sic Hunter, with Mr.. James Branch
Veil, Miss An7etta Polk, with Mr. J.
ressor A. BaIlaza; Miss Schmelz, with
hrlelz, with Mr.. Lucius Polk: Miss
Bruce. with Mr.. Taylor E. Carney;
J. parst, with DR.. Millington Miller;
3 Davis, with Mr.. Dodge; Mrs. L. L.
us, with Mr.. Charles Emry; Mrs. r. NJ.
rhes, with MI. R NJ. Hughes; Mrs.
T. Engefhart, with Mr.. J. c. Engel-
t; Mr.. Rufus Kirne. Mr.. e. l.. Mayer.
Bromfn. bir. .DeJarnette and Mr. c.
Phillips.
u the guests adjourned to the dining
IA, where salicious repast was
,ed. Two figures were subsequently
ced, and then came the strains OF
}me Sweet Home;" good-nights were
ering1y and regretfully spoken, and
german added another to the pleasant
elections garnered in the Storehouse
1902.
r. W. Lee Powell. Of Newport News,
/. complimented a number Of friends
a post german piazza supper Tuesday
1T The affair was chaperoned by
J. Millington Miller, and was most en-
lble for all present
OLD FOLKS DANCE.
thursday evening the ball room was
ned in honor Of the elder members
The gay Rockbridge Alum company.
he lancers, qaudrilles and the Virginia
! were led with great spirit and an
,tion. and the guests, generally, trip
! the light fantastic toe, and entered
1t pleasantly into the prevailing good
Aradeship. which ruled the hour. The
l especially demonstrated that grace
movement is by no means the exclu-
, characteristic Of a later day gen.
zion.
he fornoon hours of Friday were occu-
most char1ningly b va shirt-waist
man. About twenty-five couples. fol-
ing the leadership of Professor A.
taza, wound through the masses OF
81 and ribbon figures. The young
YES In their spotless white pique skirts
. J
hres and raised the standard of the
nmer shirt-waist girl to an unpre-
ented degree.
SEPTEMBER FORECAST.
Jlarge party Of people. including Inc
pes Roller. of Harrisonburg, will
In the Alum next monday for a visit
some length Their anticipated ar
is causing much pleasurabie excite
1t among their friends here.
ISIS Mary Waddill. OF Richmond, is
expected at an early date She
J be chaperoned by her friend, Mrs.
rett, of Winston, n. c., until the ar
u CT her family. They will come to
ID September, which this year
misses TO be both gay and delightful
he Rock Alum.
ne latest arrivals on the weekly list
Air, t. L. Lister. Of Lynchburg, Va. !;
George d. Christian. Jr., Mss Ber,pa
swanser, OF Richmond. Va; Mr.. w.
Powell, DR.. F. II. jackson, OF New.
News. Va: Mrs. j. C. Encelhart
chlcren. OF Raleigh. N. c.: Mrs.
lie Jones. Master Richard Jones. of
inbia- S. c.. Mrs. T. Is. zuilIe AND
= Edith D. Zuille. Of Henderso, N
Mrs. q. L. Porter, Miss Porter Mrs.
*. Dillingham;. OF Houston, Tex: Miss
N D. Lassiter. OF Henderson n r.
= j. j. Slack. Mrs. r. ~. J~,es and
d. of Grenada, Miss: Mr.. W. L. Cith-
OF Beaufort, S. c.; Miss Evelyn Cor
OF Richmond. Va; Mr.. W. Z. Houcl.
Memphis. Tenn: Mr.. c. w. Wallace
MarSaret HogShcad Mise Ior.