The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-09-15
MUCH CA|ETY AT
CROCKETT SPRINGS.
Miss Leeds Gives Family Album
Party, Much to Amuse-
mcnt Of All.
HAVE WAR HERO THERE.
Lieutenant stanwortll, Who
Was in Manila Fight, an
Interesting Guest.

CROCKETT SPRINGS. VA, scptem-
Der little wheel of life still whirls
merriIy at Crockett Springs, and the
enjoyment is undated. During the
morning hours the guests spend much
time in riding. driving and mountain-
climbing, or gather round the blazing
log fires for conservation and cards.
The nights are devoted mainly to danc-
ing, this form of exercise being espec-
Tally agreeable in the stimulating
crispness of the cool autumnal air.
The Saturday night german. led by
DR.. Costenbader and Miss Marie Mil
mes, of Richmond, was one of the pref
test of the season, the figures being
original and we'll executed by the bril-
liant throng that crowded the ball
room. The fayors were unique and
handsome, and tho costumes unusually
elegant.
Miss Koathleen Thomas was espec-
Tally striking In a gown OF clear eme-
raid tissue, swathed In pillows OF
foamy lace. relieved by clustering dia
monds.
Miss Mines, of Richmond. robed in
pure white, was like an exquisite liv-
ing picture her magnetic face and per-
sonality creating a circle OF attraction
wherever she moved.
Miss, Ruth Cunningham. daughter OF
Capt. Frank Cunningham. of Richmond.
is a great fayorite here, and is much
admired
Mr.. Ernest Schoen, an old Richmond
boy. has arrived from Tampa, FLORIDA.
sand will spend some time with his
mother. who Is summerinE at this
place.
On Monday night, Miss Leeds, as Mrs.
AZ y, ~. ~
bum. ard furnished an evening of much
enjoyment to the assembled guests.
Among the interesting pictures shown
and commented upon by the garru-
lous but humorous Mrs. Pease were
those of Miss Thomas, representing the
good lady,s mother; Miss Julian Fran
els. as Aunt Jane: Miss Nora Afoseley,
as the Village Beauty; Miss Bessie
Grammer. as the firt who failed To
capture Il steady beau: DIR. Costenbader
as Uncle Ehen. Miss Evelyn Shirley
made a beautiful little bride. Cover
nor Fleming. of Florida, was the par
son. with Miss Fleming as his wife
and pretty Miss Mines as his daugh-
ter. Miss Coppee made dreamy and
interesting poetess.
On Tuesday afternoon Miss Helen
Marshall, of Vicksburg, gave Japa-
nese reception, which was a most de-
lfghtful and recherche affair The
hostess, with her assistants and guests,
was in Japanese costume, the decora-
lions being Oriental and picturesque,
and the menu corresponding as close
ly as possible to the requirements of
a similar occasion In the land OF the
cherry blossom. 1t is almost needless
to say that the afternoon was replete
with enjoyment, for Miss Marshall is
noted for the charm and graciousness
of her Southern hospitality. derived
largely from her Virginia ancestors.
On Friday night the same lady favor
ed the guests with vocal recital,
which was greatly enjoyed and large
ly4 commented upon.
Mrs Thomas's last weekly reception
was held on "Wednesday at Beechwood
Cottage. The veranda was beautiful
lly decorated for the occasion with cut
flowers and ferns, and made luxurious
ly inviting with couches and ham
mocks, and the ladies spent a most de-
lightful season in conversation and In
discussing the elegant collation. which
was later spread before them. Mrs.
Thomas was assisted IN receiving by
Misses Thomas and Grammer.
On Thursday morning the Misses Ser
pell gave very enjoyable bridge party
to Mrs. w. II. Price. of Pittsburg. OF
all games of cards. bridge is the favor
lite at Crockett's, and at all hours of
the day Interested. devotees Of the
game may be seen in sheltered cor
ners of the veranda bending earnestly
over the card-table
Mr.. Stirling Smith, OF Winston ~
&C., left Crockett's few days ago m,ch
to the regret of many Of the younger
set. The night before his departure
he gave a charming luncheon to the
ladies'. and extended to all the young
girls an urgent invitation to dinner
ana reception at his home in Winston
Salem.
Among the interesting persons at
Crockett's Is Lieutenant G. S. stan
worth, of the United States navy.
Lieutenant Stanworth served on the
battieship New York during the Span
ish-American War, and distinguished
himself by his bravery at the battle OF
Manila.
Other recent arrivals are ]. L. Brant-
ley. z. r. Schoen. Tampa Fla; Mrs.
M. a. Stanworth, Miss Alma Stanworth.
Mrs. s. p. Wing, w. S. Santos, c. s.
stanworth, Norfolk; Mrs. L. M. Davis,
II. G. Henderson, Elliston; Winifred
Allen, Dallas. Tex: Charles p. Nfacgill,
Pulaski, Va; Miss Leona Armentrout,
c. F.. Huff A.. A. Cannady. G. Y. Car
penter, ST. Clair Stuart, r. G. Messick,
Roanoke; Charles NJ. Kerr. New Orr
leans; Eugene. Moss. Mobile. Ala; Mrs.
Oscar X. Lyle, Brooklyn, N. Y; Miss
Mary Cannady, Salem; Miss Edna Not
|tingham.s Chesapeake, Va; p. S. Love-
lace. Lynchburg; Miss Ruth Cunning
ham, b, &, Taylor. Richmond; M. w.
Walker, Abingdon; Miss Ruth Turner,