The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-19

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MISS ELIZABETH WATKINS,
The beautiful and attractive daughter
of Mrs. q. H. Watkins, Of Richmontl.
Mrs. Watkins md daughters are spend
ing the summer MT the Brandon.
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Crockett K Springs
Special TO Tho Times 2 DISPATCHED
& CROCKETT SPRINGS, VA, July IS
The wheel Of pleasure Is revolving at
,Crockctt's III the same half-giddy,
wholly delightful manner 50 charac-
iteristic of past seasons ut this resort.
Each hour gives 1t u fresh twirl and
sets It going moro briskly than before,
for new arrivals are every day affairs.
and the many pleasure-lovers and rest
seekers who make up the cultured and
charming circle Of Crockett folk are
about equally divided.
Perhaps the most pretentious social
function of the week was the card
fetc Of Thursday night. The game was
the ever-populnr bridge. 1t was a
the weak. the men being ungallantly
pitted against the ladies'. But tho,
lords Of creation found themselves out
witted for tho time, and surrendered
uncompromisingly to the victorious fair.
ones, the. prize. falling to the lot OF
Miss Ro&ie Dodd, q fascinating, viva
scious daughter OF the Old North State.
Among the expert gentlemen players
none quite equal Mr.. Bernard Thomas
and DR.. Shanks. When these two
worthless take the field as partners their
iadversariea might as well make up
their minds to accept defeat gracefully,
for victory seems always to perch on
the banner OF this united and devoted
pair.
Fad Party.
The fad party Of Friday night was
remarkably brilliant and we'll man
aged affair. The costumes of each
guest represented his own best be-
loved 4 fad, and a prize was awarded
for The most, original and suggestive
toilette.
Among those who participated Miss
Kathleen Thomas was lovely and
color; Miss j. r. Henntng in white
lace and pearls. represented moonlight
Mrs. w. w. Mangum, a wondrously
charming lady. of New Orleans, dis
played a magnificent array OF dia-
monds; Miss Lottie Bnrnwcll, whose
fad was pearls. herself looked n pearl
of pearls; Mrs. Anthony Murphy of
Atlanta, was exceptionally Imposing
and handsome in q gorgeous robe of
jet; Miss kathleen Smith. ina dainty
costume of blue. oxhaled the beauty
and sweetness OF forget-me-nots Mrs.
John Freed was stunningly handsome
in white French lace applique. with
diamonds; Miss Charlotte Brnnner, Of
Richmond, was lovely rs pictures; Mr..
George Barnwell evidenced his weak
ness for girls by adorning his costume
with pictures of numerous members of
tho fair sex; Mr.. Turner NJ. Harris, of
Danville, showed his love for books
and Mr.. B. Thomas decorated his stall
,vart person with a. pack OF cards;
Misses Ethel Thomas and Alice Huff
were happy with liberal supply Of
dolls and Teddy bears. One lady's fad
was her husband, and she took care
to bring him along. Tho prizo was
awarded TO- Mrs: s.. /. Blanks, of
Eastern Virginia, her costume repre-
decorated with buds and blossoms OF
every available variety. tastefully ar
ranged.
A feature of Tuesday morning was
q delightful matinee op eratique, given
by Mrs. Amls, OF mississippi, and Miss
Adele La Blanc. Among the pleasing
numbers rendered to an appreciatiye
audience, tho "Miserere" from I'll
TraVators" was especially enjoyed.
Tenpins and croquet are the fayorite
morning sports. the bowlers spending
I hours every forenoon at the bowling
alley. Among the devotees Of this
Smith and Messrs. Murphy and Lee are
particularly skilful.
The Saturday night tillion was up
to the usual standards and that is say
ing IA good deal. The Saturday night
dances are always a prominent fca-
ture Of the Lpleasuring at Gro cketts.
old and young alilseypnrticipating and
the very atmosphere being instinct
with fun and innocent tsenJ oyment. f5
Library Party
nesday night was devoted to n IL
brary party, tho costume of each par-
ticipant representing the title Of some
Well known book, prizes being given
for the best guessers O titles.B The
entertainment opened with the grand
march, led by Mr.. Bernard 4 Thomas and
Miss liennng, Who guided the brl II
6liantly arrayed company through many
Intricate and beautiful figures to tho
music Of the excellent 5Crockett's Band,
Tho ladies' prize, handsome purse
OF burnt leather was awarded to Allss
Kathleen Smith. A box OF fine cigars
fell to the lot of Mr.. .. n. Lee, Of Rocky
Mount, who. by, tho way, Is a nephew
OF tho Immortal Robert p. SSI zee. Mr..
Alfred Baldwin, of New Orleans, was
tho sbooby, and received a box OF 831lIuyi-
8ler's chocolates. Among those who
took part were Miss Huff (, q Jnd or Two
Flags; Mrs. 10. I'll ly \ 9Th
Simple Life; "lcones 4ltoot.'"'s Mr..
IS. W. Brown Water Babies.''
Mrs. s. Brown; n 81 n no Choir
Inyisible," Miss Lotto Barnwell;
Miss Kathleen Thomas. THE Ancient
law; Mr., Tilly, Gates 1jar'"'I;;
Mrs. q T.. Baldwin, 81 lard w iss
Henning. 1.-THE Blue FloWe IS L Iiss
Kathleen Smith, "Ille First Violin;
Is.p'IInnoce,ltsSs broad Mrs. Mangurn;
Miss Baldwin, "Tho Man on the BoX''::
Miss 1T he Thomas n. ~ n oman s; niger;
Mrs. M orrisette, "R ed r. ock'';; 4, p Lee,
tT'anil lar Faces; w hon hood
Was in Flower,' Miss cllarlottto Bran ~
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