The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-12
LIFE AT THE
BLUE RIDGE
Summer is the Spring of Life
In the Mountains.
WHERE THE CLANS GATHER
An Interesting Colony ofYoung People
Who Are Resourceful in Making
Themselves and Others
Happy
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BLUE RIDGE SPRINGS, VA, July II.
Again the curtain Is rung UP on sum-
mer life. and this aristocratic and most
delightful Of Virginia resorts is playing
star engagement" Her beauty and
her chivalry are gathering from North,
South. East and West. and another brill
liant season is In progress. Almost by
magic the hotels and cottages havs taken
on an air OF life and activity, and soon
there won't be room vacant for the ghost
Of winter sprite.
The sloping lands, shady hooks and
green hillsldes Of this romantic old place
are flourishlns like the green bay tree"
and reflectlng the skill OF Mr. Philip IF.
Broadus English landscape gardener.
Roses, geraniums and a host OF other
gorgeous flowers form brilliant con-
'rast to the stately Southern magnolia.
with Its glossy green leaves and white
waxen flowers.
II some Polly Pry" should venture
on tour of inspection she would find
these enticing hooks and lawns peopied
by an interesting colony OF young folks.
BELLIES OF NORTH AND SOUTH.
Among them captivating little Miss
JOHIlbtOn, from RICHMOND, who
hasn't written any books that we know
OF. but who could readily be the inspira-
tlon for one; Misses Irene and Emily
Temple, OF Montgomery, Ala, two charm
Ing representatives OF fine old State;
Miss Cecile Preot, a winning maid from
New Orleans: Misses AmelIe and Flor
ence McAllster. two bright. attractive
girls. who now register from New York
city. but formerly called st. Louis home.
"a af I,i
and their return is occasion for rejoicing
Miss Emily Addison and Afiss Fannie
Lewis are recent additions to the colony,
who sustains Richmonds reputation for
Old Petersburg send us Of her riches in
Miss Lucille James, who s ready cham
pSn q Rosa sna oa vrgn
little corner Of the earth known MS Gal
g. Sc go i. OF TT, TIE BE ;5l;s,.. Il
Mcdonald g.. e & RIaeaeId, Y; X!s S.:
sa a eas 5ebn.sdn o5 ala Ella Rsh MIR Lang
some OF the beaux. who dance attendance
on. the above-ramed maids, This is Mr..
bu be- Is s. e gus
lence for elegant manners and thought
full attentions always count.
man Of the season and every Va one inciud-
ing the twenty-three couples. who danced
voted 1t n grand success
Mr.. Warren Wexford, OF Roanoke. led,
and wore the leaders laurels when tho
ball was over,
Mrs. Philip F. Brown. Mrs. Temple.
Mrs. w, z. "A ddison. Mrs, McAl!ster. Mrs.
Stone and Mrs. Randolph were the CO.
grace and dignity to the brilliant gath
ering. The dance music furnished by the
promised much for the pleasure OF young
and old The tennis court, where love"
Is such a prime factor: finds Its share OF
devotees and rolling balls and falling pins
declare. the popularity OF ten-pin and
$3.50 POPULAR FAvoRITEs.
Gordon Keith" "A Virginia Girl" and
"Loyey Mary" the young. people who are
gaining new admirers, by. their enter
taining powers-long may they live.
Now last, but not least, the Blue Ridge
dining-room has a full share Of attractive.
ness for who can resist spouess linen.
sparkling glass. beautiful flowers. and
daintly prepared and perfectly served
menues. This our elegant and thoughtful
host, Mr.. Philip Brown supplies.