Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-07-03

But few steps and the third message
ran: Wash away dust stains Towels.
etc, to be found at Chambers spring"
Descending the cliff faces were hur-
riedly bathed in cool water and the
group hurried back, eagerly calling to
each other, wv hat next? What neXt?"
In response, as 1T were, to the call
fourth message said: Follow big road
to Hale springs.
And there under the big sheltering
rocks, a blue smoke rose from under a
gypsy kettle-coffee and sandwiches to re-
fresh early riserS. Then souvenir cards
for each, showing Hale Springs" before
the big tree was sacrificed, or the wells
above had leSsened the flow of the crystal
spring. Although assured that other de-
lightful experiences awaited, the lovely
spot was left with reluctance. Slowly
climbing the heights again, pausing to
get gimpses of the lovely views which
rival Lookout, gathering here and there a
flower or fern, the next message in
spired to quickened speed. for 1t read:
keep on the crest to fork in the road
on the big fiat rock. arranged with ex-
quisite taste a veritable feast Of fruits,
fit for the gods and goddesses. too-ap-
pies, peaches, plums, figs. blackberries
and all with the bloom unbrushed from
theif cheeks, just as they came from the
orchard on the mountain. Here the party
posed for souvenir picture.
Piling again into wagons the party was
conveyed, as directed, to Fowlkes Springs,
where fruit punch and sandwiches were
served and graphophone added the
voices of the worlds artists to the voices
of the woods
final message was then read from
Mrs. Cooper: win meet you at 'Espa-
hour for turning faces to the place of
hope arrived, the hostess suddenly APP
peared. being greeted with cheers or de-
light and apprehension.
A Jolly ride of a few moments, and the
procession of a single wagon drawn by
old Dan, the Shetland pony with minia :
ture wagon, spiked team and all halted
in front of the home, the climax indeed
of climb from one height TO another. in
beWildering succession of novel eXpe-
riences-an ideal country home. one in
which the luxuries of town and country
have been with taste and Skill combined
to meet every human need.
A regular barbecue" was next served
in the heart of the woods nearby, bounti-
full enough and savory enough to tempt
and satisfy the appetites that the pure
mountain air. mineral water and happy
hours had whetted. A gathering on the
wide porches followed, where stories were
told, and later ices were served, and the
home going hour came round.
Mrs. Rudolph Kaufman and Miss
Kaufman will sail Tuesday for Eu-
rope.
Miss Agnes Kennedy. who recently
returned from Europe, is at Airlie, the
Kaufman summer home on the Mill
tary road, for the summer.
Miss Margaret Clark, daughter of Sem
ator Clarence D. Clark of Wyoming. en-
route from this city to her home in
Evanston Wyo., is the guest CT Mrs. AL
len r. Gunnell and Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence
Clark Hamlin in Colorado Springs.
Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Baum and son Os-
car. jr. returned during the week from
a weeks stay at Bluemont. va.
Mrs A. j. Barchfeld and daughter Hell
enc. wife and daughter of Representa-
tive Barchfeld. who spent the winter here
at the Dresden, left for their home In
Pittsburg. Pa. on Wednesday DR..
Barchfeld will join them next week.
Simon Lyon and his father-in-law, Mr..
Kirschbaum of Indianapolis. Ind, sailed
from New York yesterday on the 8. s..