The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-10
EVERY HOUR SPOKEN
FOR AT THE WHITE
Charming Hostess Vieing in
Friendly Rivalry.
A GLORY OF THE OLDEN DAYS
Prominent Place Taken by WelI-knowp
Richmond Society People in the
Stately Social Functions of the
Week-Late Arrivals,
A GLORY OF THE OLDEN DAYS
Especial Dispatch to The Times,

Especial Dispatch to The Times)
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS. w
VA, August THE entertainments have
followed each other in such rapid success
sion since last week. that it would b.
impossible to do justice to each one In
limited space. The names Of many Of
the hostesses are sufficient guarantee OF a
successful function. as many OF them
are we'll known, while those who have
entertained for the first time here have
won laurels for themselves.
The german given on Saturday morning
by the young ladies' will long be- re-
membered as one of the most successful
ever given here The thirty-four coupler
were enthusiastic with tho skill and tact
OF Miss Julia kellogg. who. though lead
ing for the first time. did so with the
ease Of a veteran" Miss Kellogg IS the
daughter of Colonel Kellogg. L. S. y,
and has been q great belle here for sey-
eral seasons.
On Monday evening the gentlemen gave
very brilliant german. Fifty-two cou-
Pies danced. led by Mr.. Tom Paine. of
Atlanta Ca. who is past master of the
art. and added to his reputation on this
occasion. The march into the ballroom
aroused great enthusiasm, and even the
Oldest habitues. who have witnessed
many gala scenes at the White. acknowl-
edged they had never seen more hand
some women or lovely girls. As for the
men there were plenty OF them, when
alone speaks we'll for their appreciation
OF the fair sex. Although especial men
ton must be made of the COMMITTEES on
Entertainment, who are uatirag in their
efforts to contribute to the good times
this season. Mr.. William McE.wen John
ston. OF Macon. Ga. is the chairman. and
to those who had the good fortune to be
present last Monday evening, no greater
guarantee is needed of the future success
of the several entertainments planned
by this committee.
THE CHAPERONES.
Mrs. Roger ~ Pryor. of New york. md
Mrs. Beinhart. of Plainfed. n. r. led
the march of cilaperoneS. while those who
followed included the names OF many
of the attractive natrous. who add dis
tinction and grace to almost every social
function this season. Those from Ricn
mond were Mrs. George w. Stevens. MIS-.
John D. Potts, Mrs. Barton Grundy and
Mrs Garrett Wall.
Mrs Tom Paine, who Is one OF the pref
test women here. danced with her hus-
band. Mr.. and Mrs. Paine were married
last spring. and have been the recipients
Of many congratulations this season.
Mrs. Foster Thomas gave a very hand.
some card party on Tuesday morning,
Mrs Pelyer. CT Charleston, s. c.. won tts
first prizes. Mrs. Wood of st. Louis. and
Mrs. Wall, OF Richmond. the second and
third Mrs. John Grant. of Atlanta, and
Mrs. w. Stilson Hutchins, of Washing
ton: Mrs. Bramley. of Charleston, S. c..
Mrs. Dula- of Danville. Va. are the other
hostesses this week-in fact. every eve
ming for two weeks is hespokeu.
MIR. w. S. Halsey, of Louisville. gave
a breakfast for fourteen in the cafe. Miss
Josephine Shaw. of Macon. Ga. was the
guest of honor. There have been several
bowling parties in the new Casino. Mr..
Bull OF ST. Louis. gave a notably success
It'll one to Miss Adger. OF Shreveport. La.
Miss Shaw and Miss Kellogg captured the
ladies' prizes. Mr.. John Burke. Jr.. and
Mc. Shelby Browne were the lucky men.
There is to be- another german tonight.
and the one on Saturday morning. given
by Mrs. George w. Stevens. vii, crown
week OF unprecedented sayety.
Several entertainments have had to be
postponed. as it has been impossible to
crowd them into an cverful week-while
into next week and the following one
every hour is engaged.
ARRIVALS OF INTEREST
Among the recent arrivals of interest
to Richmond are Mr.. F. NJ Scarborough,
of Cincinnati Mr.. Scarborough pays fly
ing visits 70 the Nnite. pue IS one OF the
most popular men here: and is always
welcomed heartily by his many friends.
Mr.. Charles J. Strinefel!ow. Mr.. N. D.
brooks. DR.. Stuart Mcclure. Mr.. t. W.
Brandar. Mr.. J. Aston Cabel. Mr.. VIII
liam H. Allison. Mr.. Chamblin and Miss
Emily Darlington. from Richmond. Mrs
S. P Branch. Miss Laird Branch. from
Savannah: Mrs. EIaxiey Rutherford. Miss
Seddoou Miss Pouttuey. from Baltimore:
Mr. and Mrs Iradel Jones' OF Columbia.
s. c.. the latter formerly Miss McGill.
from Petersburg. are here for August.
Mr. and Mrs. John NIcGitl. Miss NcGiil.
Mr.. Herbert Hope and Miss Hone. are
also here from Petersburg: also Mr. and
Mrs Rawlins Ioundes. of Charleston. S.
c.: Judge and Mrs. Roger y. Pryor and
Mr. Roger a. Pryor. Jr., of New York.