Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-21
GOSHEN.
Special Correspondence Of The Star.

Special Correspondence OF The Star.
GOSHEN, Va, August 20, 1910.
Among the recent Washington arrivals
at the Allegheny Inn. Goshen. Va. are
Miss Sinclair. Mr. 8. T Brown, Miss
Brown. Virginia Brown. Eugene Thomp-
son and wife. Miss Louise French, Miss
Marian Hickman. Karl Rooster. Miss
Mona w. GILL Mrs. ]. w. Rowland. ].
w. Rowland. tr.: A. @. Chaplain. J. C.
Hagan. 7. p. Morgan. jr.: T. Roberts.
c. ]. Bovan. Mrs. F. R. Wadleigh. Mrs.
{. M Barnett. ]. Barnett. J. T. Hen
bricks. Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph T. Sherier,
tr.: Mrs. David Hendricks. Miss l. Hen
bricks. Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Lake, Mrs
G. E. Truett. Miss Truett and Ella J.
Truett
The Allegheny never looked moro beau
tiful than 1t did Tuesday evening when
Miss French Of Washington. niece Of the
late Seth Barton French Of New York,
gave bridge party, which for lovely
decorations and artistic arrangements
would have done credit to a city function.
The color scheme Of pink and white was
carried out in flowers and pink-shaded
candles. There were eight tables engaged,
and never were there more magnificent
gowns or a handsomer gathering. De-
llciouS punch and sandwiches were served
through the game, and after q spirited
contest Of two hours prizes were awarded.
The first lady's prize, a pair Of silk hose
was awarded to Mrs. Isley Of Hampton.
Va. Washington bore off the honors OF
the first gentleman's prize in the person
of our interchangeable host, Mr.. J. w. Row
land, who received a pair of silk socks.
The second prize, a fan. fell to Mrs. A.
G. Harmon of Goshen. the second gen.
tleman's prize to Mr.. Robert Burke of
Stanton, and the booty" to Mrs. Prince,
wife of Judge Prince of Petersburg.
Brilliant wit and merry laughter passed
the time until midnight warned that good
bye must be said. All congratulated the
fair hostess on the success of the even
ing and voted this the most charming oc-
casion of many bright entertainments
which has made this the most brilliant
season at the Allegheny.
One of the most charming bridge par
ties of the year was given Wednesday
night by Mrs A. G.. Harmon of Goshen.
The parlor was tastefully decorated with
palms and flowers from Mrs. Harmon's
conservatory. About eight tables were
playing and the prizes were elaborate.
The first gentleman's prize was won by
Mr.. Robert w. Burke of Saunton, Mrs.
Stewart, wife Of Capt. Stewart, won the
ladies' prize. the "booby" prize falling to
Miss Kimberly Of Old Point Comfort.
very delightful lawn party was given
Monday evening by Judge and Mrs.
Prince of Petersburg and Mr.. and Mrs.
Booth OF Newsoms, Va. A charming party
of about forty congregated In one of the
summer houses. which was artistically
decorated for the occasion. Songs were
sung and toasts were drunk to the hosts
and hostesses and to the management OF
the inn In making this the most delight
full season Of its history.
A large german is planned for Friday
night and next week a delightful little
play will be given by the guests Horse
back riding Is very popular, and nearly
every morning large parties Of young peo-
through the numerous mountain passes.
The hotel is crowded and will remain SO
until late fall. A great many Washington
people Will spend the months Of October
and November at the inn. and the many
social events will continue until late In
the winter.