The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-08-27

BRIDGE CONTACT ION.
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WARM SPRINGS, August s6.-Evcnts
have crowded each other to such an ex-
tent the past week that 1t has been
Ielion on Ossn piled
THE brilliant co,illon on Saturday eve
ming, will long live in the memory OF
tAosc who witnessed 1T.
At an early hour every scat and every
available space in The ballroom was oc-
fcupicd, while the doors and windows were
filled with the less fortunate, but equally
eager to get good view.
The audience represented the elite of
aho Warm who to do honor to the oc-
caslon, appeared en- grandc toilette. The
glitter OF jewels and handsome bro
cades added great brilliiancy to the
scene. In the chaperone corner were to
be seen Mrs. Faile Mrs. Gibson, Mrs.
FELTON,, Mrs Anderson, Mrs. Parish and
Mrs. I,uncAn.- Promptly at $3.50, Mr.. Glib
son blew his whistle and the dancers filed
dn and took their seats. 1t was rare
sight, the beauty and grace of the fair
young girls, their airy frou-frou gowns
making charming contrast to the mag
nificence of the ma irons. The delightful
house party of Mrs. Stevcnson's added
largely to the success Of the evening.
mir. Gibson, who Is a past master IN the
urt Of leading, danced With Miss lone
Taile, fayorite par excellence. at the
Warm They made a striking couple.
The figures were principally military, so
much in vogue for large cotllons, and
MIR. Gibson generated his forces with
great ability. The long marches, keeI'
ing time time, time in a sort of runle
rhyme, showed to advantage. the 1.-the,
swaying motions OF the dancers, and
many were the EXPLANATIONS OF delight
from the audience. The handsome sup
per given BY Mrs. Eubnnk sustained her
reputation. for hospitality
delightful card party at the Faile cot
tnge was given by Miss lone Faile. me
five handsome prizes were won by MISS
Cooke, Mrs. Doble, Miss Sara Gibson
Mrs. FELTON, and Mrs. Barrett.
Mrs. Wulsen, of Cincinnati, entertained
with her own peculiar charm at cards
In the yellow parlor. It goes without
saying that the entertainment was a
great success, the prizes beautiful and the
supper perfect.
a bridge party was given by Mrs.
FELTON, IN the red parlor to the expert
br!dgers. The enjoyment was Keen
MI. ana MIS- MCSullou5I Sii'Sit ''''~N'
charmingly at Fassifern farm IN honor OF
Mr. w. l.. Meyer, OF New York city.
Miss Eloisc Johnston WAS hostess az
a delicious supper at Fassepern. Mrs
Bowen was host at q dinner nt me
Healing.
The Bridge Contagion hns spread like
mad there seems little hope hat the.
germs may be cxtcrmlnatcd this senson.
Poor Mrs. Brown, when asked icspect-
fully by the patient waiter at dinner
yesterday with what may l serve YOU?
answered, in deep scpulchral tones, no
trumps. partner. DR.. Gorsline was quick
( " summoned. The tension VIII be II fled
by the big game Of talking, laughing,
jolly euchre to take place Monday even
ing. when II will be necessary to utilize,
both the big parlor and the .ball-roon.
It will he n case of a little nonsense.
now and then, Is rclisiled by the wlsest
men, and Mrs. Dnbic and Mrs. Grover,
deserve the thanks ana gratitude of all
concerned.
Mrs. Dobie has knitted herself into the
heart of every woman hero. You are
not ''it'' unless you are Emitting II sweat
cr Ard Mrs. Dobie has been the cnarm-
Ing, the lovely and patient teacher, The
fair which was held In the ballroom
more than fulfilled the expectations of
the most sangulnc. 1t wns under tho
supervsionXtof the, Ladies of the GUILD,
whose effort. SUPPORT the Episc,nal
Church, besides doing great good IN the
community TOO much cannot O. said