The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-08-05


there Is one constant whirl of gaiety.
yet for those who prefer to rest, there
are the delishtfuf walks through for
est paths. and the magnificent lawn
with Its many rustic bowers, where,
undisturbed in their quest for solitude,
guests may pass the glorious summer
days. and enjoy the enchanting MOON
light nights.
Beautiful Indeed, was the bal poudre
given Friday. night, by compliment Of
the manager George +. Adams and
never have the women appeared more
fascinating than with their powdered
hair, and beauty patches OH their
cheeks. There was tre' famous dance
known as THE Riley in which 80
women participated, one younger set
being arranged by Miss Nell Potts, OF
Richmond.
BY far the most beautiful and ar
tistic supper party or the season was
that given this week by Mrs. Nj. ".
Turner, of Richmond, when she enter
tanned Sunday night IN honor of Mr..
| and Mrs. Blaine Eikins, OF Morgan
town, w. Va, and Mr. and Mrs. Ar
thur Lee. One can imag CINE the beau
~ of the decorations when one hears
that 500 roses. and 400 asters were
used upon the round table which
seated Is guests.
AT the place Of tae women were
dainty wicker baskets, filed with
flowers which they carried away as
souvenirs of the delightful affair. 1t
was a champagne supper and music
was furnished by a negro quartette,
stationed In the cafe. Those who en-
joyed Mrs. Turner's hospitality were;
Mr.. and Mrs. Blaine Elkins, Morgan
town. w. Va; Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Lee. Mr.. and Mrs. John Middleton.
New York; Senator Davis EIkins, DR.
To. ~.
ton: Mr. and Mrs. Jack Thayer, Char
lesion, s. c.; Mrs. Nathan Powell, New
York; Mrs. "A. Y. Bradley. Washing
ton; Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Paine. ATTAIN
ia; Mrs. Conrally Cox. Richmond. DR..
Garnett Nelson, f. f-encie,on Turner.
Washington: Mr.. Brown, Baltimore;
and MIR. +. RI. Miller.
a most unique affair was the swim
ming pool mint iuiip party given by
Mrs. Connaliy Cox. of Richmond, and
Mrs. John Middleton, OF New York.
Those who were expert swimmers
foated about the pool while calmly
slipping the delicious Southern t1ev-
erage. The pool had been trans
formed into a Japanese garden, and
later the guests adjourned TO the no.
tel where a large supper party was
given at midnight at the conclusion of
which the tables were cleared away,
and good old fashioned Virginia reel
was participated in by everyone pres
ent.
The July golf tournament held last
week was won by the following players
in the three classes OF eight: Cecil
Hehden, of England. William White
j., Roanoke; and Mrs. Thomas Car
ter Richmond. r, s. Powers, of Rich
nond. was the runner up. and the
Greene committee was composed by
J. B. Kimberly. and Mr.. McMullen. and
DR.. Garnett Nelson
A tennis tournament which has been
going on oil the week has created
much speculation as ~ the probable
winner. but it is expected that Miss
Pauline Powers. the champion OF the
girls singles last year. win be the
successful one this season. There were
about thirty-five entries for the mems
and womens singles. which were play
ed on the new courts. In front of the
Casino.
A jolly family from Dallas. Texas
arrived Monday and have taken
cottage in the Baltimore row for the
season. They are Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
G.. Coke, Miss Lucy W. Coke, Miss
Anna r. Coke. Henry G. Coke. Jr. and
Mrs. A. Camp.
y. V. McMullin, of Louisville. ar
rived Monday for a visit Of some time
at this resort. Others here from
Hoher. Alexander Gait Robinson. and
Miss Auhin Mcdowell,
Miss Welder. OF Galveston. Tex, Is
one OF the best howlers here. and
made the first record this week on
the alleys for ten pins.
A delightful farewell party was CIV
en- Just before Gordon Orme left for
his home In New Orleans. orchids be-
ing profuseiy used as decorations and
for the corsage bouquets for the won-
en-. Those who enjoyed Mrs. Orrnes
hospitality We're: Mr.. and Mrs. w. T.
Colman, Memphis. MIR. and Mrs. John
Middleton. New York. Frank Ross. Mr..
and Mrs. William Wheatley, Washing
ton. Mrs. Garrett Wall. Richmond: Mr..
Miller. Mr.. Lockett. Washington. Mrs.
Connally Cox, Richmond Mrs. Ma
than Powell. New York; and Miss
Carolyn Wood, Louisville. Preceding
the supper party, auction bridge was
played. and very beautiful prizes were
awarded.