Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-08-14
A CHARMING MOUNTAIN RESORT.
WHAT'S DOING AT vARIETY-MANY
ENTERTAINMENTS -,


ENTERTAINMENTS s.
MENTION. ETC.
Variety Springs. Aug. 13.-With th
coming of many additional guests th
past week. has come also the littl'
galeties and soclables that have lOns
characterized the seasons at Variety
and that make them so delightful
Perhaps there is nowhere else in tn,
mountains place so charmlngly sOcia
as this. Those who come, come man,
of them for health, all of them fol
pleasure, and in slowing up much Of
this they score the more for themselves
by sharing it with others. 1t is tht
congenial company, the hearty gooo
humor of all and the expressed friend
ship that lend charm to the place
that make the visitor glad when be
arrives and fills him with regret at de.
parture. Every night there is dancing
at the ball room out on the lawn
where the company en-masSe go to
witness or participate. Here there are
few stiff formalities, but all join In the
romp of Virginia reel, square dance,
or two step, and all to the accompani-
ment of good string music.
During the day there is for amuse
ment the popular swimming pool where
much fun is INDUCED, the bowling al
ley for exercise, and the many pretty
walks and promenades that soon be.
come familiar. associated as they
become, with the delights of perfect
rest and recreation.
Last Saturday night the paramount
issue" was the contest at euchre, in
which a dozen couples at six tables
Joined in a contest of wits and skill for
the prizes at stake. When the evening
closed the victors were Mrs. Robert
Gregory of StauntOn, first ladies prize,
silver box and measuring tape; Sec
ond ladies prize, handsome renais-
sance center riece, won by Miss Susie
Edwards of Richmond. The gentle
mgn's prize fell to DIR. j. 1. Miller of
Charlottesville, box of fine cigars.
hOnOrs, Misses Eichelberger and Sum-
merson kept the score.
Tonight there is to be swell ger
man in which specially invited guests
from Washington and Staunton will
participate. AS many couples are
booked and much preparation being
made the evening is expected to be
quite an event.
Among the guests registered here are
Mrs. G. P. Hanger and children, Mr..
and Mrs. J. A. Wise, Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Gregory. Il. w. Fretwell and
Mrs. G. 8. Baker and Miss Bes-
sic Baker, A. S. Morton and M E. Car
rier of Staunton; A. f. Robson,
Bridgewater; Mrs. Herpdon, Newport
News; DR.. w. R. Clements, New York;
w. Bailey, Swoope; Mrs. J. b. Win
ston, principal Valley Seminary,
Waynesboro; Mrs. John Croll and
Middletown, Pa; Mrs. D.
May and children, Orange; Miss Anna
Baltimore; Mr.. and Mrs.
Fl. q. Hunter, Portland; Mrs. G. L.
Ford and daughter Naomi, Miss Lips
comb and Miss Susie Edwards, Rich
mond; DIR. G. p. Elchelberger, Dan
Vile; Mrs. Preston and sisters. the
Misses Westbrook. Norfolk; Mrs.
Crumpler and daughter, Suffolk; Mr..
Parrish. Chicago; Mr.. and Mrs. Miller
and son Don. Huntington, WA;
Mrs. Early end Mrs. Dowell, Gordons.
Vile; Miss Anna Duncan, Baltimore;
J. A. CARRIER, SangersvilIe; Mr.: and
Mrs. Craig and two sons, Richmond
and many others whose names we do
not recall.
Assisting II. g. Eichelberger. the
this season is the efficient
and affable clerk L. A. Cornell Of Bir-
A la, to whom many Of the
guests are under, obligation for Obliging
md personal kindnesses.
For tomorrow evening there is an
other entertainment, and next week
there will be several others.