Evening star., 1907-08-04
IN THE NEW YORK MOUNTAIN REGION.

| the future has in store. Besides those en-
tertaining have attached to- them the dis
tincton of inaugurating the real season. 1t
was not surprising, therefore. that the
week was completely rounded out with So
cial doings and that matron. maid and
summer man. who have been living In ex-
pectancy of something doing. now feel as
sured Of busy and delightful days ahead.
First in order came the second annual
ladies' handicap bowling tournament. Gov
ering two days, given by Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
gar G. Riebe of New York. A large silver
loving cup. suitably engraved, was pre-
sented by Mr.. Riebe to Miss Nellie Ewing.
the winner in the tournament.
A large progressive euchre party, held in
the ball room in the afternoon. at which
Mrs. Walter Davis Wyville of Washington
D. c.. and Mrs. George A. Bigelow Of
Philadelphia were hostesses was the event
Of the week at cards. The beautiful old
room. which for sixty years has retained
its fashion of spotless white and colonial
garlands. and which is remembered pleas
antly by thousands. afforded a delightful
setting for many handsome gowns. Those
taking part were Gen. and Mrs. Writ
Davis. DR.. and Mrs Hannis Taylor. Judge
and Mrs. shackleford Miller. Judge and
Mrs. Silas Hare. Mr.. and Mrs. s. Bevan
Miller Mr.. and Mrs. William r. Snodgrass.
DR.. and Mrs. c. Summer Witherstine, Mr..
and Mrs. Charles F. Nelson. Mr.. and Mrs
Edgar c. Riebe. Mr.. and Mrs. H c.
Smither, DR.. and Mrs. A. H. Boyd, DR.. and
Mrs. D. F. Woods, Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene
Carusi. Mesdames George A. McIlhenny
Lulu Johnson rutherford Clarence NJ
William H. Sale. William G. Noting, C. J.
Rixey. jr., G. Woosey Hodge. Charles
Beverley Ewing. E. Fox Preston. E. A.
Lynch. Mary Wilson Little. Clason Gra-
Robertson and C. C. Milburn. Misses Maria
z. Sprigg, Lalie Moore. c. Johnson.
Messrs. John Y. Bassall and William H.
Dunkin. There We're quite number of
unique and handsome prizes.
A number of others entertained at euchre
and bridge mornings and afternoons.
Among these was Mrs. Charles Beverley
Ewing. who invited the coterie of bridge
morning in honor of Mrs. F. A. Henry Of
Morristown, n. j. Mrs. Henry left to go
abroad on the next day.
Perhaps not quite so conventional and
dgnified these other parties, but unde-
niably enjoyable, was the straw ride
given by Col Joseph X. Carr of New Or
leans to the little people. Capon being a
great place for children they are numer-
Gus. and every child invited. The
evening was grand and the starting was
accompanied by the ringing of bells, a
great display of pretty frocks, ribbons and
best suits unconcealed Joy, unrestrained
shouts waving and kicking of little legs
and digging into the straw for nests of
safety. Supper at Capon river was an i'm
portant adjunct. where double portions
We're ordered by Col. Barr for all who
could hold so much.
| The first german of the season rendered
| to the young ladies by the management
| was the event of the week in the dancing
| line. About thirty-five couples partici-
pated and the beautiful and intricate fig
| ures We're ably engineered by Miss Mary
/ Brady of Baltimore. assisted by Miss
| Hanna Taylor of Washington. The mag
| nificant ballroom. handsomely decorated,
| and the beautiful girls, charmingly gowned,
| made sight very pleasing to behold. 1t
is the universal remark this season that
| never did Capon have so many pretty girls.
| Among the recent arrivals are Judge and
| Mrs. hGckleford Miller of Louisville. Ky.
! and Mr. and Mrs. William r. Snodgrass of
! Harrisburg, Pa. Judge Miller is judge of
| th@ circuit court of Louisville. and Mr..
| Srods-ass is general counsel al Harrisburg
| for the Pennsylvania Railroad Company
| Mr. and Mrs w. G. Duvall and family
! came this week in their Winton auto to
! spend the balance of the season at Capon.
| T"ey made the trip from Washington to
! Capon 10 mics. in less than twelve hours,
erriving early in the afternoon.