The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-08-19
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Gro CKBTT SPRINGS ., A...g.ss3 Au gist
{ lD.--rhe Crockett Springs season ~ ct it's
Height Blight August, summers fairest
daughter whether as sun shine GRO wned
queen, Haunting her brilliant robes Of
diamond light, or weeping soft. refre:st r.
Ing showers OF solntillant tears. holds over '
IL theSlips Of the Crockett folk y, britr,--;
ming CUP OF pleasure and bids hem drink
385 Monday morning was the occasion q ~ g
most Inspiring and amusing rag limo GO 9, n n
cert given by Judge bort billiard ana ana
Mr.. Charles Wills OF Rocky N ount, g and
4 Messrs. J. D. Lee ana Renee Lc 81 anc.
with Mr.. Bob Hale Us accom- ~ MS -
excellent quartetlo delighted the gue tstl'
swi It'll many popular mum bers OF 7 he econ
4 songs accompanied with appropriate ges-
lures, being especially fine. Mr. Hale's
rngtinc performances on the piano was
and tho mpro vised WY cake
walk or Mr., Leo was ti.ul y 4, q n Ing Of
wonder and d Joy while i t astcd
8& m tile afternoon Mrs. C. ~ d. NJ organ
ana Miss Hope Morgan, assisted by Mrs
4 I'D wards and Mr.. ] 4. H. Hines, " CAV Is q
most enjoyable vocal recital Mrs. Nor
gan ana her daughter singing with fine
effect ndelssohn,s II Would N ct NJ
Love 3 and Schubert's IS erenndO. ~ Mrs
SEdwards's "Mayinga@ was beautifully ll:l: lil
rendered. Mr.. =. X. II lines, of3 su "
sang a most effective solo IN Il n sweet
8tenorFvolce. 81 l5:Sl IA
THO most important anal Of tho week
was tho progressive euchre party Il q &
Monday night. @ Every body was invit ted,
ana d. n large party were in " attendance.
Tho first prize. lovely silk em brold cred
work. basket, was won by Mrs. 9 aries
Holland. The other successful contestants
Ewere Mrs. Merricls, Dr.. II rice and DR..
Schenck: ss8 Si{5 ~ s5S
The costumes Of tho ladies' OH this o.
#casior were beautiful In tho extreme Mrs.
M. G. T honlas OF Crock ett's 8, wore q hand d
sclne white silk gown, with diamonds ;
NJ rs. Il facgill, OF DanYille. was elegantly
&gowned In ivory silk and due esse lace,
with a rope OF handsome pearls bout
4sher neck; Mrs. Boon, T Of Roanoke was as
beautiful 53ina white Il lace and diamonds I:
M rs. Judge w GODS. Of Roanoke. VOL q
dainty gown 81 white M ssellne. garni-
$tured with pink roses. II II or je wells. were
diamonds. # sss;3 ii TX
:5i& Ono Sof the handsomest women i present
was Mrs. Charles Holland. OF 8Danvllle.
gorgeously 2attlred in Ivory silk and rare
K old lace, with ornaments OF diamonds ana
pearls; Mrs. Ed wards wore sFa black
French robe, with a brilliant display or
diamonds. III III 9lsi8
Among the young girls were & the two
5fair-haired Jordan sisters, Of 81 folk,
illooking in theirSsnoWy 81 dresses like two .
white lies, wearing Gro OF gold Nliss
Kathleen Thomas was extremely pretty
Iii lavender and old lace; NJ lss 6S Lucy
Price was a most attractive figure In
white silk and pearls; Miss Hope Morgan,
fexqusitely dainty In white silk Il tissue sue
over Pink tnffetaS with diamonds; Miss
Reid, in white chiffon and pearls.
The hop on Tuesday night was We'll
attended ana greatly enjoyed. Owing to
the temporary n indlsposition ofs&onejS Of
the guests, the dancing for that night
was transferred to the large dining -hal
Tho tables were moved out OF the way
and the lads and lassles were soon GID &
Ing as gracefully as ever over the POLLS led
floor. 53I's' sis t5sS 81 .3s
ono Of the most pleasant affairs Of the;
season was the card party given on IN
day morning by Mrs. Edwards and Mrs
tWordon, in honor OF Nj ss Grace Boswell
and Misses Virginia and N ell . ortlan The ne
prizes, several boxes Of playing cards,
were won by Miss sAferri cls, Miss Richter
and Mrs. Richardson, The entertainment 81
was beautifully arranged and exception
ally we'll managed. ga'T The decorations were
gold and white. with great punches Of
white and yellow daisies tastefully dis
posed about the rooms Tho score cards
were Gibson llcads, decorated with clus-
ters Of dainties During the game dain-
tiest CONNECTIONS were served, ana at tho
close the guests partook OF II q delicious
,epast, presided over by the two gracious
hostesses and their charming guests OF
honor }83Hs5 isi IN A Isl 5.5l,
Mrs. Edwards was very handsome IN
black chiffon, with diamonds. Mrs. Wof-
dents dark beauty was we'll set off by her
chic Partisan gown OF turquoise and pale
olive silk, appliqued with delicate Per-.
sian effects Miss Boswell was strlklngly
pretty in palo blue chiffon, with large
picture hat, covered with white plumes,
4 Bowling Is ono Of q the most popular
amusements at Crock ett' s., AZ the result
OF q long contest on " dnesday morn
Ing Mr.. Schoen, OF Richmond, was .unan--
imously declared champion. NJ Scl'oen
is a most genial and companlonable gem
tlemnn. n lover Of sports, fine bowler.
and wears tho laurel with a graceful
modcsty equaled only by his merit
S On Saturday night there was g large
influx of young men, and the ballroom
was crowded with a brilliant throng. The
scene was an lnSplrlnE ioHo, Ie!h'HuiAB
tho beholder Of 4 a great Kaleidoscope
tho rainbow hlles of the ladies' gowns,
blending with the dark garb Of tho men
and the yellow glow OF the 8 wa wing lights
the effect being constantly changed as the
figures of the dancers glided rhythmg:ically
along sS II 1Ek, e
Yesterday was devoted to entertain
| ments In honor OF Miss Lucy Garrett ~
celebration OF her birthday, AT night q
complimentary concert was rendered the
young lady. AIra. Willis executed do
lghtfully a beautiful and difficult piano
solo. Mrs. Morgan sang two OF the GOOD
old songs most ohArmingly. Mrs, Ed,
wards and Mrs. Roberts gave two most
effective solos, Miss Jordan's Because
Love You'' was especially well rendered
At tho close Of the performance Judge
Woods, OF Roanoke, IN g happy llttle
speech on behalf Of the Crockett "a DIES.
presented to Miss Garrett q bouquet o.
lovely garden flowers, tg
This afternoon the ch!ldrenka.r,e having Az
fudge party given by Misses Mabel and
Annette Roberts, Judging from thelr
shouts OF laughter, they seem 70 20 having
the time OF their lives. !,
AS the summer wears on the crowd