The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-03
Ar BLUE RIDGE SPRINGS
], Especial TO The Timea-DlSpatch,l

Especial TO The Tines Dispatch
Blue Ridg. Springs, Va, September ).
Tho round OF pleasures at the ebb
tide OF tho season finds no abatement,
FOR tho week opened with a german
o. Saturday evening, which was led by
3 p E1gsat of Roanoke, with Mis-.
Iu!ia Todd, OF Norfolk. and the dance
WAS ''on" for three hours. and was fol-
lowed by Welsh rabbit supper. given
~ William f. Seymour and Writ
Brown. both Of Richmond. thus closing
merry evening.
The ballroom on Wednesday evening
was the stage setting for the unique
scene OF O german. which wac led ia
sktlful style by Miss Lucille paxton. Of
Washington. D. C. with Robert Adams.
of Roanoke. Miss Paxton's followers
gave ready response 10 her whistle and
many pretty figures were evolved
When Home, Sweet Tome was played
and encored the colony adjourned to
the caroroom as the guests of Mr. and
Mrs. PRESLEY and Miss Marguerite
PRESLEY, OF Augusta. Ga. who enter
tanned with an efter-lauce supper in
honor of the Misses Anne and Doroth;
Minor, great -ni.ces of Professor John
3. Minor, University OF virginia, OF Cal
weston, Texas. and Miss Margerey Ed
redEe, or Cockeysville. I'D. daughter at
Admiral C. II Eldredge l. { y Sand
wiches in two kinds - o'clock tea
waters. pickles. crystalltzed ginger,
chocolate bonbons and FRAT punch were
served. The guests of honor were TO
leave the springs the following day.
and a pleasing feature Of tho yupp,i
was q presentation Of silver souvenirs
of the occasion 10 the Misses Minor by
Airs Stone, of Texas
The Misses Ruth Virginia and Nan
Mcdowell, of Blusfeld w Va, dnugh-
tiers Of Captain Mcdowell. Of Fincastie. (.
who was distinguished soldier of the
Confederate Army. aud who held hig n
positions of trust in Botetourt county. I
are here fer a second STAY this seuscn b
Miss Baldwin. of Bluefeld accompa /
MED them and is enjoying this resorr
Tor the first timc. The Misses Mellow
ell entertained with bridge whist on
wednesday afternoon, and pretty silk
nose was the prize. won by Mrs B a
Marks, O. Roanoke, and bridge set
was the trophy awarded to Miss Ruth
mcdowell, who presented 1t 10 one OF /
the players. large box Of Huylar's
chocolates was the consolation en-
1oyed by their guests
Mr. ano Mrs. Granville GRAY and
sheir bright little son of two years or
age, Granville. Jr, of Richmond Joined
James Gray here during the week
NoloHei george & Cahsll CitV attor- |
ney OF Norfolk. paid brief visit dur
ing the week on account OF the illness !
Of Mrs. Cabell.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. Knight were notable
visitors from the capital CIV during
the week
Mr.. and Mira w, II. McAl,stor sno
Hiss Amelie McAlister, of New York
City, patrons for many years Of This
resort. are greeting old friends ana
meeting new ones They spen, Incl
early summer at Hot Springs. n. c ana
are here for September and a MARI NJ
October. %
mere are many guests here and In.
quiries from others who desire 10 en-.
Joy the crisp. cool days and gorgeous
autumn foliage OF October. and Ma
bro~n has agreed that If the patron.
age ,ustines 1t he will keep the hotel
open to give them taste OF these do.
Hshts and that they may share with
the possums in ehe persimmon cron
september will have SWAY over
soodly oompanie." reluctant 10 Law
the attractions here
Z, L. Brown, of Winston salon,
q bowling party on Thursday in ho,or
OF MISS Marguerite PRESLEY. in which
az OF the young people participaien
anu heo merry morning