The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-02
CARDS IS
The GAME
Played Night and Day at the
Mecklenburg.
WEEK OF GREAT ACTIVITY
Beth Indoor and Out of Door Amuse-
ments to Help Pass the Hours Away
Guests Gathered from Far
and Near.
WEEK OF GREAT ACTIVITY

VA. August 1.-The past week has been
one of the greatest activity both for in
door and outdoor sports, the wlde-awake
hotel contingent entering into all the
various amusements with heart whole In
terest Cards are still paramount. gath
ering a seven-hand euchre crowd in
twinkling Of an eye or progressive eu-
chre of three tables at moments noe
tice, being now taken for granted.
The first prominent event of the week
was the bowling contest OF Thursday
morning, the first time the alley was ever
used. Among the players were Mesdames
H. Guggenheim, Derris Blggs. Mrs. c. F.
Boswell, Richmond; Misses H. Bouldln.
Lavlnder, Susie Norrell, Alma Elan and
Messrs. Dennis s. Biggs. j. Guggenhem.
U. ]. Long, ]. G. Miller and Durham.
Miss Hattie Bouldin won the lady's
prize, an exquisite silver brooch; Mr.. j.
G. Miller the gentleman's, handsome
black leather pocket book Excitement
was high when the second prize was
tie between Mr.. D. s. Biggs and Mr.. q.
Guggenheim. and they wore compelled
to roll 1t off. Each was very attentive to
tho other. saying: ooh! no; no need to
roll: It's to you. my dear CASTOR" Among
much vociferous applause the two balls
were rolled, Mr.. Guggenheim winning
the FURNISHED gold scarf pin; Mr.. Blggs
won she BOBBY.
Thursday evening large party from
Mecklcnburg went to see the drama,
Dot" given In Newtown Hall, In Chase
City They returned In buoyant spirits
and said they'd had d royalty good time.
The usual Saturday evening diversion
OF progressive euchre was. Of course,
success. Players were Mesdames ]. @.
Miller, Richmond: D. s. Bggs. R. r.
Roberts. ]. Fl. Hanldns. 2. Guggenheim.
w. B. Gay, Miss Julia Loram and Messrs.
II. C. Lyons, New York; 2. Guggenheim.
R. r. Roberts, T. G. Whedoee ]. G. MILL
err and others.
Miss Julia Loram, OF Richmond, was
again the successful winner OF the lady's
prize-a twisted gun metal and silver
golf stick pin: Mn. r. r. Roberts, the
gentleman's prize-the silver cuff buttons.
Mrs. Biggs the BOBBY. a box OF candy.
Mrs j. G. Miller gave pleasant little
matinee, seven-hand euchre Monday.
Guests were Mrs. jackson Mclean. Dan
vile: Mrs. Gordon A1cCabe, Jr., Messrs.
r. R. Roberts. T. c. Whedbee, H G.
Lyons New York, and J. G. Miller.
Mr., r. r Roberts was again victor.
receiving the box OF candy. This was an
enjoyable impromptu affair.
At night a large crowd gathered around
a long table for lively game Of fan-fan,
and Mr.. Roberts, as an incen tive to play.
save boxes Of candy. Mrs. Miller VIM
ming and Mr.. Miller being the recipient
OF tiny box, the BOBBY.
Tuesday night such a large crowd was
presen. for the two tables OF "hearts"
that 1t was converted into most i'm
promptu chip-in progressive euchre.
Tiny blotters were used to score. causing
much amusement Players were: Mes
danes r.. R. Roberts. ]. G. Miller, Cor
r,Ia Tr y n betr av11
Messrs. r. r. Roberts, J. G. Miller, H..
C. Lyons. D. c. Richardson, Jr., and G
e. Hara. Of Richmond; G. c. Johnson,
c. o. Reed and W. T. Lyons.
Mrs. Roberts and Mrs. McCabe cut for
the lady's prize, silver hat PIN Mrs. Nc
Cabe winning. Mr.. II. G. Lyons received
the gentieman's prize. a silver pencil
holder.
Mrs. Gordon McCabe. Jr.. OF Peters
vivacity. has already entered tho role
of favoritism. She goes in for all sports.
and is crack tennis and ping-ponE
player.
TEE-DEES.
The Tee-Dee party from Richmond, In
cluded charming trio-Mrs. r. r. Thaw
and her daughters, Miss Mary B. Thaw
O sweet looking blonde. and Miss Alice
B. Thaw, an attractive brunette.
cert on the piazza, and Charles Garner,
the obliging ell-boy. forgetful OF his
erect carriage when in blue livery with
brass buttons. danced the Jlg. receiving
a great encore.
The special progressive euchre OF the
week was enjoyed last evening. Mrs
=. c. Walton captured the lady's prize
silver hat pin. and Mr.. T. K. Parrish. OF
Richmond, the gentlemans, beautiful
silver whistle. The BOBBY was taken
by Mrs, z. Guggenhelm.
RECENT ARRIVALS.
Mrs. Jackson Mclean, Danyille; Mrs
John q. MILLER, Richmond: T. G. Whed.
bee, North Carolina G. 0. Reed North
Carolina; w, l., Penick. South Boston;
Wallace T. Lyons, II, G. Lyons New
York; I. I. Long. Danville: William A.
Price, Richmond; Mr., and Mrs, S, G.
vann; Miss Mabel Vann; Miss Eleanor
vann, Mrs. ]. H, Henley, and maid. all
of Franklinton. N, c.: r, Turnbul and
Miss M. Turnbull, LawrenceVille: F., 8,
Carlton, Richmond; G. O. Baker, Riches;
Mrs. 7. N, Allison. Richmond; Mrs
Charles II. Lassiter, three children; Mrs
T.. It Hamilton, and numbers of others
L. T Hamilton, and numbers Of others,