Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-21

cAPoN SPRINGS. w. Va.
August 10. 1910.
Owing to the great success OF the pres
emit season at Capon it Is now definitely
decided to keep the place open until the
LIST Of November. both by request OF
those who wish to continue on through
the early autumn and for the convenience
Of the numerous sportsmen who propose
visiting these regions during the hunting
season. The prospects are that the gaye-
ties will continue for several weeks
longer, while preparations are already
being made for the grand tournament
and ball to be given by the management
August 81 Saturday evening last Mr..
and Mrs. III. r. Buist Of Charleston, s.
c.. who have been entertaining most
lavishly throughout the summer, reached
the crowning point Of their hospitality In
pers which have ever taken place at
Capon. The event was in honor Of Messrs
Francis A. ONeill. William H. Dunkin
and F. X. Myers, all also among the
leading citizens Of the Palmetto city. The
entire grill Of the hotel was reserved for
the occasion and transformed into
veritable bower OF beauty by trellises OF
smilax and pink roses surrounding the
walls, while the sylvan appearance was
completed by draperies Of delicate noun
tain vines over the ceiling. The guests
were seated at one long table banked
for it's complete length with pink roses
and sweet peas from which ribbons Of
the same dainty hue extended over the
white cloth to the old-time gold and crys-
tai candelabra shaded with pink silk un-
der gold f1ligree. The general color scheme
of pink was further prettiy carried out in
the attractive favors and individual
bouquets and boutonnieres at each cover.
delightful musical program was rem
dered by the Springs orchestra during
supper. which was served at 1890 o'clock
in a number Of courses with correspond
ing wines. Mrs. Buist wore an exquisite
Paris gown Of duchess lace bordered with
rose colored satin and diamond orna-
ments. In addition to the guests of
honor those present were Mrs. c. +.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Noting. Mrs. War
rem Clarke, Miss Sarah Harrison Powell,
Miss Adela Kiedel, Harry Kimberley Of
Baltimore, Mr.. and Mrs. c. r. Carusi. Miss
Hanna Taylor. DR.. Robert French Mason
of Washington. Miss Jamie Green of
Florida and Miss Mcclure OF Philadelphia
and J. Bradshaw Beverley Of Winchester.
Va.
Among the numerous card parties Of
the week was particularly handsome
one given by Mrs. III. G. Williams and
Mrs. w. B. Bassett, both Of Norfolk,
Va. Ten tables of bridge were arranged.
and number Of additional guests were
invited for the supper which followed
the games. The winners Of the prizes
were Mrs. DeFord and Mrs. Clarke Of
Baltimore. Mrs. Byron Andrews and
Mrs. Worth Gwynn Ross Of Washington.
Mrs. Lewis OF New Orleans and Miss
Mcclure Of Philadelphia.
Another delightful bridge was that
given Thursday morning by Miss Maud
Walmsley Of philadelphia The tables
upon the lawn beneath the overhanging
branches OF the trees. where luncheon
was also served after the games. Miss
walmsley was assisted by her sister.
tractive prizes were distributed the
winners being Mrs. Warren Clarke Of
Baltimore. Mrs Haskell Of Philadelphia
and Mrs. j. Granville Meyers and Mrs.
Worth Gwynn Ross OF Washington.
Unique affairs continue the fad for the
moment. and In the search for the
original lemon party" was devised
for Sunday evening by Messrs. Harry
Chamberlain. jr.. Of Washington. the
fifty unsuspecting members Of the
younger set When the guests arrived
per appointment in one of the private
supper rooms they found chafing dish
surrounded by various covered packages
and dishes. suggestive Of an elaborate
spread" The removal OF the lid OF
the chafing dish, however. revealed but
a solitary lemon In possession. while at
the same moment a revolving mirror
was turned. to show the word ''stung"
portrayed upon inc DdCh. CO1OTeu
walter then entered with a huge tray.
from which each one was handed out
a lemon as souvenir.
Mrs Emil Thesis and Miss Katherine
Thesis, wife and daughter Of Capt.
Thesis. U. S. n. are recent charming
additions to the Washington coterie at
Capon. Two other prominent and
popular arrivals Of the week from
Washington are Mr.. and Mrs G. +.
Schultz Of the Ebbitt House.
Other late arrivals are Mrs. Thomas
Charles Martin. child and nurse: Mrs.
w. Smith. Mrs. J. d. Thompson. Mr. and
Mrs. William II. White. J. Granville
Meyers Mr.. and Mrs r. f. L. Yellott
and family. all Of Washington: Mr.. and
Mrs. Louis II. Tyler % Dallas. Tex:
Mrs Giles Bennett. Miss Pauline Wright.
New Orleans: Mrs. Charles f. Tabb.
7 .ouisville: Dr. r. J.. Reid. Mr. and Mrs.
r. Turner. Miss Mary Birchall. New
York. and the Misses Carnin OF Jack
sonville. Fla.