The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-13
BLUE RIDGE SEASON
NOW IN FULL BLAST
Summer Colony mt This Popular Re-
sort ConntnntIy Increased by
Mnny Welcome Arrivals

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.1
Blue Ridge Springs, Va Angus. IL.
The season at this popular resort is IN
fun blast and the members OF the
summer colony are the players In a
bright panorama OF moving pictures"
Three young women-MIiss Julia
Todd. Miss Lucille Paxton and Miss
Alice Davis-opened the week with an
attendance supper on Saturday eve
ming, with a well selected menu, com
Elementary to Mrs. Lunsford, OF Roam
oke. which was occasion for an hour
of merriment.
George BNlups. formerly of Nor
folk. now OF New Orleans. who is n
grandson OF Governor Wilt. of Louisi-
ana. was the host OF 4 large party Of
bowlers on Monday morning. This was
given complimentary to Miss Louise
Morgan, OF Columbus. Miss. who re-
ceived as the guest of honor" prize. q
handsome SILK parasol. She also won
the highest score among the contest
ants, a pretty bridge set. In Russia
leather. which she graciously present.
ed to Miss Paxton, who made the next
highest record. The highest score
made by the men waE won by Charley
Brown. who now writes his notes with
silver pencil. A tempting bowl OF
fruit lemonade waters. tea biscuit. and
cheese crackers refreshed the play
ers. and a happy morning was spent.
in honor of one of the most attractive
maidens OF the summer visitors.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. Fl. Baker. Miss Mary
Baker. Miss Hope Baker and r. IT.
Baker. Jr. are arrivals OF the week
Mrs. Baker is a daughter OF one OF
Virsinia's most DISTINGUISHED writer's
and poets James Barron Hope. to
whom American literature is indebt-
ed for some OF the most beautiful
poetical lyrics. The Misses Baker are
valuable additions to the circle OF
merry makers.
Colonel John s. Mosby Washington.
D. c.. is here the daring and valiant
commander OF a regiment. which acted
independently-that is. unattached to
any other COMMUNICATING the War
between the States. His service was
known as guerrilla" and was valua
BILE and effective in warfare. He was
among the "hravest OF the brave" and
took hish rank in the Confederate
Army-which. IN fortitude. sacrifice.
courage and devotion. was matchless
in the worlds history. Now. in the
sunset Of his DAYS. silver-crowned. he
is the centre of coterie of inter
este6 listeners. as he relates his remi-
instances OF the daring deeds OF 9TH
ers. never OF his own fearless record
Colonel and Mrs George c. Cabell
Of Norfolk. are here enjoying the COM
forts and pleasures OF this resort Col
onei Cabell Is City Attorney OF Nor
folk and a lawyer of distinction: his
father was member or Congress from
Virginia In years mast. and his uncle,
General W. l. cabell. who died in
Texas a few months ago, won name
and fame as ier-eeneral in the
Confederate Army. and was command
er OF tho Trans Mississ!pni Depart
n,ent. U. c. ". for many years.
Mrs George c. Green and Miss Eliz-
abeth Green are later arrivals from
Weldon. n. c.
Messrs. 7. D. Cook and George 3.
White. 81 Richmond. are welcome re-
cruits 10 the circle OF young folk who
are spending their vacation here.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. r. Royd. the Misses
Fva NJ Hovd and Edith BOYD and
Donald NJ Bovd Of Mt, Vernon. n Y
o-a additions to the colony AR. S. =.
roya Is Vireinian. who now lives
out Of the state and like the loyal
scot loves to return to her mountain
heiehts.
bowls on Wednesday morning In honor
of the young women OF Blue Ridge
Springs. and "merrle conpanie as
sen,hIed as his guests. The first honor'
a sterling silver nicture Irhhe' va"
co,,turea nv Miss lucille Paxton. and
tha rte for men was won by ]. D.
coo,s Of Richmond. Miss Moon, OF
Cbatban, won the Consolation" Re-
freshine ginger ale. beer and waters
wore served
The broad. vine-clad veranda OF the
hotel was the scene Of progressive
erchre marty on Tuesday mornins'A AT
wh,ch Miss Moncure. OF Raleigh. n. c.
NO., erst rrize. n silver and cut-Glass
vase ana Mrs Stone won for second
score silver hatpin Of UNIQUE de-
sign. which she presented to MISS
prass,ev OF Augusta. Ga. w. +.
seymour for consolation" was award :
cd n silver decorated perfume bottle,
The evening hon ia largely attended
with good supply of heauH. and the
wheel OF pleasure In Its revolutions
turns out fulness OF happiness. with
a largo list of arrivals.