The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-15
RICHMOND GIRL
PRIZE WINNER.
Miss Gordon Captures One Of
Trophies at Progressive
Euchrc Party.
ILLUMINATION OF BRIDGE
OF BRIDGE
Nirginia's Great Natural Wonder
Always Attracts-[s Awe
Inspiring at Night.

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NATURAL BRIDGE, September H.
The first social function or the week
was five-hand progressive euchre
party, gotten up by the guests at the
hotel at the suggestion of Mrs., How
ard Avery, of Norfolk. Va The dane
ing hall this season has been the
rendezvous for the card players, being
spacious. airy and wcll-lighted by
double doors on all sides, hence Thurs
day morning found its doors again
thrown open to the players Four
tables were arranged to welcome the
guests; the following enjoyed the
game, and Tor two hours the game
was played with pleasure: Mr.. and
Mrs. l.. Smith, Taylor, Texas: Mr.. and
Mrs. Contrell. Newark, N. j.; Madames
Avery, Norfolk. Va; Hubbard. VIII
Harrisburg. Va; Addington and La
Victor. Chicago. ILL.,; Mr.. and Mrs.
t'inckel, Washington. y. c.; Misses
Annie Street. Charleston, s. c.. Ger
trude Cbamplain, Jacksonville. Fla:
Jennie Smith, Taylor, Texas; Misses
Berry, Richmond, Va; Paxton. Natural
Bridge; CLANCY. Florida: Faulkner,
Williamsburg; Gordon, Richmond. Va;
Mrs. Wolff. Bastrop. La.
The following were the fortunate
winners: First prize, a lovely photo
graph of the hotel and cottages. Mrs.
Addngton: second, souvenir watch
fob. Mr.. Contrell; consolation, Miss
Gordon, It dainty souvenir: Mr.
Finckel. BOBBY pretty pack OF cards.
More real fun prevailed at this card
psrty than at almost any prior to It.
and every one seemed TO have a good
time.
The following delightful party en-
joyed a drive % Lexington on last Fri
day: Miss Kate Beckwith. Lynchburg.
Va; Miss Champlain, Jacksonville.
Fla; Miss Street. Charleston, 5. c.,
aud little Misses Mary and Nellie
Maker. Lypchburg, Va.
Lexington has been very popular
this season for parties TO go to spend
the day; this party seemed more than
pleased with not only the beautiful
Of interest after reaching Lexington.
The v. NJ. /. and Washington and Leo
University never fail to interest all
visitors.
Saturday night the illumination of
the Bridge attracted quite large
number of the guests: this Is a fea-
ture that one never tires of; once seen
II can never be forgotten, and always
adds interest to the evenings enter
tainment. 1t was seen from above the
Bridge by many. and while perhaps
not quite so impressive as viewed
from below the arch, it was more
weird and awe-inspiring.
Sunday evenings sacred song SER
wee was most enjoyable and pleasing
The guests repaired to one of the par
lors of the Main Hotel and while
Miss Chaplain. of Jacksonville, Fla
presided at the piano, the beautiful
oi.-fashioned hymns were sung in a
clear, loud voice by the guests; all
Joined in the old familiar hymns Dur
ing the concert Professor Crawford
of William and Mary College. favored
the audience with some appropriate
and beautiful songs. All listened with
been most generous TO the Bridge dur
ing his stay and has favored them
often with delightful songs.
4 Miss Paxton entertained the follow
Ing guests at tea on Monday evening:
Misses Stevens and Moulton. Messrs
scccil and George Stevens Riley,
Poague. Ragland and Turner. This de-
slightful party always receives a hearty
welcome at the Bridge, and added much
to the enjoyment of the evening. All
being good dancers. the evening hours
We're whiled away in the may dance.
Prior to the leaving of Mrs. cress,
of Chicago. she entertained the fol-
lowing friends at a watermelon feast:
Mr. and Mrs. Paxton, Miss Paxton.
Natural Bridge; Mrs. Addlngton ans
Mrs. LaYictoire, Chicago; Mrs. Blair
Spencer. Williamsburg. Va; Mrs. How
ard Avery, Norfolk, Va; Mrs. ALBERT
Pike and Miss Pike. Washington, ID. c.;
Miss Berry. Richmond, Va Mrs. Cress
proved a. gracious hostess as we'll as
q charming guest. and her many friends
regret her departure.
Many regrets were expressed at the
departure of Mr. and Mrs James Cor
don, Richmond. Va: Miss Evelyn and
Mr.. Croxton Gordon, Chicago. This was
one of the most charming families that
A delightful couple who has been
here for some time from New York is
Mrs. N. r.. Pratt with her son, Mr.. u. e.
Pratt. These We're formerly Rock
bridge people. Mrs. Pratt is quite a
handsome matron. her son very cour-
teous and gallant.
The following delightful automobile
party is here from Maryland; Mr.. and
Mrs. w. B. Loundes. MT. Savage, Md,
Miss Randall Annapolis, Nd,
The following are a few Of the many
guests who are registered at the
Bridge: Mr.. John Stewart Walker and
family. Mr.. r. M. Johns. Baton Rouge;
MIR. IT. G.. Roundes, Cumberland Nd;
Mr., T. II. Burnett, Baton Rouge; Mrs,
J. III. Read, Montvale. Va; Mrs. ]. Fl,
Claibourne. Petersburg. Va; Mrs. Eu-
gene II. Gill, Farmville. Va; Miss
Claibourne. Petersburg, Va; Miss Holo-
day, Portsmouth, Va; Miss Rice, Mont
vale. Va: MI. ]. Allen Biggs, Montvale,
Na.; Mr.. and Mrs. Watts Harris, Phla-
delphia, Pa; Hiss Emily Harris, Phua-
delphia. Pa; Miss Harris, pima Grove,
N. a.; Mr.. w. w. zachery, Jacksonville,
Fla; Mr.. ~. G. Trout, Pittsburg, Pa;
Mr., w. Lee IIill, Baton. New Mexico;
Mrs Walter Hodges. Portsmouth. Va,
Mr.. and Mrs. George q. Powers. Rich
mond: Misses Hortense and Browning
Hodges, Portsmouth; Mr.. Harry Riley
Leo Holcom, Richmond, Va; MIR. and
Mrs. W.. M. Cosby. Birmingham, Ala;
Misses Marbell and Josie Cosby, Blr-
}mlnghan. Ala.
a charming couple from Washington
As registered at the Bridge for some
time, Mrs. Albert Pike and Miss Navy
Pike. They are quite an addition to
the already delightful guests ~ llo. are
4 here, N nj II Il e ,is i3s