The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-17
REACHES HIGH TIDE
At THE OLD White
The Flood of Gayety Reaches Its
Height.
MANY ENTERTAINMENTS GIVEN
So Many Planned That Some Had to
be Observation-Disclosures Stevens
Morning German-Other
Pleasant Features
(special Dis,.

NopSSAsAA biSpdtCh to The ItneS.1
VIII SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.
VA. august 1e.-The high tide In the
mood OF gayety was reached this week
when every moment literally had its so-
cal demands. and the private entertain.
ments have followed each other in such
rapid succession that several subscr;n.
ton germans had to be abandoned out
OF courtesy to the various hostesses who
wished the date.
Mrs George w. Stevens gave the first
private morning german, and 1t was a.
most brilliant affair. Mr.. Henry S. Hotch-
kiss danced with Miss Stevens and man.
aged the seventy couples with great
skill. Assisting hIrs. Stevens in receiving
were Mrs. RADIUS, of Indiana, and Mrs
John D. Potts, Mrs. Barton Grundy.
Mrs Garrett Hall. OF Richmond.
ENJOY A LAWN PARTY.
The COMMITTEES OF gentlemen, OF whom
too much cannot be said in praise, have
gotten up q series OF entertainments dur
ing August and have been untirins In
their efforts In managing the various
subscription germans. On Tuesday these
gentlemen, Mr.. w. Stilson Hutchins. OF
Washington; Mr.. Thomas Paine OF At
lanta; Mr.. John Thayer. of Charleston.
w Va. and the chairman Of the COM
| mittee, Mr.. ". McEwen Johnston. o.
Macon, Ga, assisted by Mrs. Reinhardt.
Mrs. Barton Grundy. Mrs. John D. Potts
and Miss Kellogg. managed the hand
soonest and most successful lawn yarty
ever given at the old White. The badges
read Japanese Lawn ,F'ete.'' and tho
beautiful stretch of sward was q mass OF
color, from the large umbrellas scattered
about. lanterns and flags suspended from
one TO the other and from the trees. At
the opening a Japanese cake walk was
danced by about fifty children under
twelve years. dressed in kimonaa Misc
Marguerite Walker. daughter OF Mr.. w.
T. Walker, formerly OF Richmond. but
now Of New York. got the cake with
Miss Eva Hurst, OF Virginia
MANY ENTERTAINMENTS
Miss Marguerite Walker entertained
fifteen OF her little friends at breahAA
in the Cafe on Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles c.. Helsuer, OF
Chicago, gave very brilliant german on
Thursday night to their daughter, Miss
Myrtle Heisner Sixty couples danced.
led by Mr.. Thomas Paine. OF Atlanta, who
has added to his laurels this season. hav-
Ing already led several of the most sue
cessful germans given Mr.. John Thnyer.
of Charleston. w. Va. divides the honcrs
wltt Mr.. Paine.
Miss Seldom. who Is here with Mrs.
F1anley Rutherford. of Baltimore. gave a
german on Friday night. Colonel and
party on Thursday Champagne was
served. with delicious biscuits sent from
Mrs. Lowry's own kitchen. Tho guest OF
honor was Miss Taylor. OF Atlanta.
Among the hostesses at recent card par
ties are Mrs. Brawley. OF Charleston. s.
c.; Mrs. William McEwen Johnston. Mrs.
w. Stilson Hutchins. of Washington:
w nh cf 1rI-
Feel. Of Atlanta: Mrs. McGrew. of St
Louis; Mrs. r. S. Duia- of Danville. Va
Bowling parties. suppers at Dixon's, din
n"rs and porch parties have all been given
this week. and every morning and evening
next week is bespoken-in fact. the en-
gagements are being made now we'll into
September
RECENT ARRIVALS.
Among the recent permanent arrivals
are. Colonel Richard III. Dulany: Mr.. and
Mrs. r. Hunter Dulany. Miss Dulany.
Miss Garrett. of Chicago. their guest. who
Is one of the prettiest girls here, and
has in addition to her other accomplish
ments. beautiful voice: Miss Grace
Lennon. of Baltimore; another attrac-
tive girl indeed. Mrs. Dulany is ohaperoue
Mrs. Robert e. Lee and children arrived
this morning from Richmond.
From Richmond the arrivals this week
are, Mrs. Edward Mayo. Mr.. Tom Bran
der. Mrs. Jack Ellerson. Mr.. W. Y.
Ferguson, Mr. L. D. Christian. Miss
stringfellow. Miss Belle Perkins. Miss
Annie Howard. Mrs. J. D. NOEL. Mr.. and
Mrs. S. II. Elicit. Mrs. Poiteaux Robin
son. Miss Robinson.
Mrs. Edward Mayo Is chaperoning Miss
Myles, of New Orleans: and Miss Peter.
Of Louisville. Ky: two charmingiy at
tractiye girls who are much sought az
ter.
Miss Emma Darlington has joined her
sister. Mrs Stettinious. who VIII enter
tain In her honor on Monday morn
ing at a large card party.