The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-10

But Their Golden Opportunity
lasted for One Short Day Only.
Now Below Par.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.)

BLUE RIDGE SPRINGS, August @
Max O'Rell, in his lecture on Her Males
ty, Woman" says that the American
woman is on a pedestal. placed there by
the men The early part Of the past week
might have Convinced Max ORell, if
he had been at Blue Ridge. that the
American man can mount that me Pc
destal and be the adored instead Of the
adorer A deartht or abundance of men
at a summer resort Will make a, maid de-
pendent or independent.
The story of the week at Blue Ridge
may be thus described: Monday the sum-
mer man was quoted at par; Tuesday
found his stock going up indicating few
on the market; Wednesdays bulletin
rated him away above par. and not to be
had at any price; Thursdays trains
brought new additions. and a drop in
the market; Friday more on the market,
and values going down; while Saturday
the market was steady and everybody
happy.
I forgot to SAY that Blue Ridge girls
are always at a premium. but some who
happened in on Wednesday and saw the
lack Of men looked as though they might
be bought for fifteen; but they are all
right now that every '.lassie has a lad
die"
Thursday evening the lassies gave the
laddies little chating-dish supper after
the dance. Welsh rare-bits, prepared by
such excellent artists as Mrs. William
Bidgood and Mr.. Gilman Winthrop, We're
enjoyed by all, and "Lemp's" amber bev-
erage came in for its share OF attention.
The ladies who had a bid We're: Nlessrs
Winthrop. Randolph. Beale Guy Win
throp HUMPHREYS. Owen, Kennard Craig
Noon. Frank Winthrop. Phelan, Shock,
Pretlow, koenig.
The young ladies who gave the supper
were Misses Page Randolph, Evelyn Win
throp, NJ A. Phelan. Dole Starr. Rosa
Moss. Fannie Lewis, Floyd Shock. Matte
Sheppard, Josephine Lobdell, Mary and
Rebecca Anderson, Effie Peale Phelan
Hama Bancker and Mrs. Bidgood.
The young gentlemen are planning a
favor german in compliment to the
young ladies. This affair is booked for
the near future. A ''Kimona" party is
ladies by Miss Evelyn Winthrop, of Tai
lahassee Fla.
Mrs. A F. Anderson. of Lynchburg,
looked to the pleasure of the little folks
when she gave a bean-bag party to her
little daughter, Miss Beverly Anderson
one of the most graceful little tots at
Blue Ridge. The girls prize for being
the best pitcher went to MISS Eliza beth
Wheat an attractive little Miss. who
calls Richmond home.
This has been the banner week in the
number and beauty of the germans That
Friday evening showed the resources of
Blue Ridge when it comes to pretty girls
and handsome matrons. Mrs. Phil. F.
Brown is always foremost among the lat
ter and is noted for her tasteful gowns
Mrs. A. L. Randolph. of Florida, and Mrs
L. H. Phelan. of Atlanta, are two OF
Blue Ridges most popular women. while
Mrs. Frederick Valentine, of Richmond,
is also one of the deservedly popular
women. for she always has a pleasant
word, and adds to this rare quality
chat ming personality. Mrs Hunter Nc
Guire, Of Richmond, is a distinguished
looking woman, with her white hair and
eleg CANT carriage
Among the younger matrons Mrs. John
Etcherson. Jr.. also of Richmond. Is one
OF the most attractive. She is considered
one of the best whist players among the
ladies. while Mr.. Frederick Valentine is
conceded to be the best among the gen.
tlemen, although there are many Rich.
monds in the field.
The hotel is full house and every
one as snug as a bug in a rug