The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-23
LIFE AT ALTON.
The Old Virginia Reel Returns
to Favor.
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Especial to The Times Dispatch9
e ALTON, VA, July 2-Ihe present
the gayest in many years. The hotel,
cottages and private boarding places are
almost filled to overlooking with a good
IN number OF handsome young matrons,
young widows and sprinklinG OF bellies
and beaux. The latter during the past
week deserted the ballroom for the
lawn and lovers lane. making hay
while theN moon shines
From the old sheep path" above the
hotel, the view is exquisite the monn-
tains and valleys being visible for many
miles.
At the hotel very enjoyable euchre
party was given. By the ladies. The
+. Barnes, of Richmond the gentlemen's
prize by j. c. Cioodloe. Miss Penick won
the BOBBY prize.
With the revival of many of the old
fashions, the young folks this season are
dancing the old-fashioned Virginia reel,
the graceful dance Of long ago. Morn
Ing card parties. hay rides, 'crosS-coun-
try riding. croquet and the many ana
aried attractions of this most attrac-
tive spot serve to while away the long
summer days.
Members OF the Virginia Corporation
Commit ssion-M Henry Fairfax and
H. c. SteWart-are Mt Alton to-day, In
conference with Superintendent j. H.
Carlisle of the Chesapeake and Ohio
Railroad in connection with the provision
for better shipping FACILITIES for the pa
irons of the Chesap cake and Ohio at this
point.
Guests registered at the Alton House
Peasants and four children, MIR. and Mrs
w. f. Gordon, Misses Phillips. Mrs.
George Fl. Lumsden, nurse and baby; Mrs
James p Ford, Misses Martha and Eu-
genie Penick, Misses Ayerett Mrs. L"
F, Barnes, Misses Annie and Edna
Barnes, Misses Evelyn and Fannie VIM
Dish and Mrs. James T. Vaughan, OF
Richmond: Mrs. ], G. Riddick and Misses
Riddick, Norfolk; j.. B. Webb and wife,
McComb, Va; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas l..
Watson, Georgia; Mrs. WATSON NJ IS
Annie WATSON, Illinois; Mr.. and Mrs,
Wcsterhold, Hon. a. Browne Evans. Mrs
Evans and Miss Alice Evans. OF Middle
sex, Va: Mrs. G. G. Roy. Atlanta. Ga;
Miss Margaret Webb. Bowling Green;
Mr.. Aubrey Strobe Amherst: J. W. Kin
nier -Lynchburg;' Mrs. Fannie Waytc,
Little Rock; r. n. Gunst and family,
Richmond; Mr. Walter smallbones, Miss
isabel and Louise Smallboncs, Whining
Stnunton; Miss Suo McHenry. Frank
fort, KY.
Al the Kirby House are Mrs. l.. F.
Drew and Miss Carrie Drew, Mrs. Ella
Fensom and Miss Irene Fensom, MI.
and Mrs. II. Larncr and daughter. OF
Richmond: Dr. Winston, Farmyilie and
Mr.. Davis. Of Charlottesville.
avon Cottage another very attrac-
tive summer home, has quite number
Of Richmond guests; Mrs. Mel Fergus
son. Mrs. Owens, Mrs Garlick and the
Misses Garlick. Mr. and Mrs Morris
and family, Mrs. Kcrnaghan and family.
Of Texas; Mrs. Lofland and Mr.. Covins
,op Of esyilla
Miss Martha Weisig1r has as her
guests ut Highland Lodge Ms Mary
Sutherland, Mrs. r. r.. Thompson Miss
Mary slade. Mrs. Norris, Miss Belle
De Prairie. y
Miss Rusha Goodltepis spending some
time atSSwcet sChalybsals. Sprnss.
Miss Charlotte Geodlod Is the guest OF
Miss Georgia Bowen. IN Remington.
At Locust Dale" Mrs. IS. r. Lips
comic. Annie and jamie Lipseombe
| and Mr. Tavenor Lipscombc. OF
| Charlottesville; Miss Marguerite Good
| loc and Mr.. John 81. Goodloc. Bis stone
| Gap, arc guests.
Mrs Ella Sullivan and Mrs. Harmon
rugh and family, OF Louisville. are visit
| Ing At Alton.
False.
Her teeth they glistehed Ike ,@e stars,
| So neatly kept, so pearly white.