Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-26
GAYETY AT CAPoN SPRINGS.
,ecial Correspondence of The Evening Star.

Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star.
| CAPON SPRINGS, W. Va, July "A. 1902
The prediction that the present season
would be successful one at Capon has al
| ready been more than verified. for never
has the famous old resort known a gayer
or more prosperous one that it is enjoying
at present. The last few days have been
particularly crowned with pleasant events.
On Monday Mrs. John E. Bell of Cincinnati
gave one Of the handsomest card parties
which has ever occurred here. The indt-
vtdual favors were American beauty roses
for the women and boutonnieres of sweet
peas Tor the men. The same flowers were
also lavishly combined in the decorations.
The winners Of the prizes were Mrs. EN-
NETT Tompkins of Washington, Miss Stur-
geon OF Philadelphia. Mrs. Bevan Miller and
MISS Sarah Harrison Powell of Baltimore.
Rev Dr. f. A. Henry, Morristown, N. j.;
Mr.. Worthington Robinson Louisville. and
Mr.: Joseph Carr. New Orleans.
MONDAY evening german was given by
the young men of the Springs and success
fully led by Mr.. Cheevers Moran Barry of
Nerfolk Va. Among the dancers were Miss
Beila Bateman, Miss Simpson. Miss Daisy
Mackall, Mr.. D. Barton Mackall Mr. Paul
Waggaman and Mr.. Paul MackaIl, all of
washington. Tuesday morning Mrs F. A.
Henry, formerly of Washington, but now
or Morristown. N. j.. gave a beautifully
arranged seven-handed euchre upon the
lawn. At the conclusion of the games
luncheon was served, and the prizes award
ed to the following winners: Mrs. Emmett
M uom,pkins, Washington; Mr. George L.
adelphia; Mrs. Walter Robertson. Chicago;
Mrs. de Montluzn, New Orleans; Mrs
Brfdgeford, Louisville, and Miss Alice Ham
mond of Baltimore
Another very delightful card partv Of the
week was that given Wednesday evening by
Mrs. E. F. Mackall of Washington Pro-
gressive euchre was played, the winners Of
1 IN prizes being Miss Ellen Joyce, Phila-
delphia; Mrs. Edward Warren Hall, BaltI-
more; Mrs. Groscup, Washington, and Mrs
Gosling, Cincinnati. handsome supper
was served at the conclusion of the games.
Inc chief event of the week among the
younger people was a straw ride Of forty
nVe guests, given by Mr.. and Mrs E. P
jones Of Washington in honor of their
daughter, Miss Lucie Jones. Supper was
served at Capon Lake Inn. the tables being
arranged out Of doors in the moonlight to
which additional briliancy was added by
hundreds of Chinese lanterns. The evening
concluded with dancing in the great dining
room of the inn, music being furnished by a
portion of the Capon Springs Orchestra
Monday evening very pretty children's
supper was also given by Mr.. and Mrs
Jones for their two younger daughters,
Misses Edna and Inez Jones. Thursday
morning picnic euchre," arranged by
Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. Wright of Cincinnati
was given in the ball room Everybody
who went took a prize well wrapped up
ana every one received something in return
selecting according to scores from the gen
eral pile.
Mr. Richard Weightman of Washington
arrived at Capon last Sunday having made
driving trip from Snickersville in Loudoun
county to the Springs.
Another arrival of the week is Mr. John
G. Bassell, formerly of Leesburg, Va, but
now of Columbus, Ohio.
Mr. John Chew of Washington, former
attache to the United States legation in
RIM ny jc odd 70 fha ict Of
beauX at the Springs.
Two additions to the younger married set
are Mr.. and Mrs. William H. Parrish of
Richmond, Va
One Of the most attractive and popular
members of the older set at the Springs is
Mrs. w. D. Wyville of Washington.