The Washington herald., 1911-08-06

party with songs to her own accompani-
ment on the piano.
Among those present were Mesdames
]. Mel. Carter, Emil Thesis, F. s.
Wynn, Raymond Pilson. w. c. Shaw.
rell, Jacksonville, Fla; H. G. Buchanan,
Richmond; Slaughter. of Norfolk; Har-
mon. of Goshen; Noble Jones. Of Savan-
nah; w. r. Ramsey and Jones, Of Louis
vile; Miss Annie Cole Simpkins, of Sa-
vannah; Capt Harry Kimmel, A. A.
Chaplin, E. r. Brooks, of Washington;
DR.. James BuIlItt, of the University Of
Mississippi, and ]. D. Hotchkiss, OF
Akron. Ohio.
There are a number of unusually pret-
ty girls here now. especially those who
are at that loveliest of all ages, just
previous to the debutante stage. when
childhood and womanhood meet at life's
brink. This set was represented at the
card party given in their honor on
Thursday evening by Edwin H. Young.
of Galveston, and ]. w. Taylor, Of
Washington. The game was five hun
dred, which seems to be much more
popular with the young people than
bridge, since II gives them more op-
portunity TO be merry over the cards.
Miss Katherine Thesis, of Washington.
made top score, and Miss Jennie Pessou,
of New Orleans, came next. Each was
presented with a box of candy. and in
the cut for consolation Mr.. l.. B. Bur-
dine, Of Washington, received a deck Of
cards. Afterward refreshments were
served in the grillroom, while musical
selections were rendered by the or
chestra.
The following participated: Misses
Helen Kimmel. Margaret Shaw, Edith
and Ruth Cohen. and Katherine Thesis,
of Washington; Molly, Carrie, and Jen-
ME Pessou, of New Orleans, with DIR.
]. Thurston Wolf and Messrs. Oliver Kin
sell Burdine, Taylor. and Cassedy- OF
Washington: Horace G. and Tozewell
buchanan, of Rhode Island. and f. H.
Young, of Galveston.
One of the prettiest affairs of the sea-
son was the party given by Mrs. j. NC
Carter. of Washington, Tuesday evening
between the hours of and to celebrate
the birthdays of her attractive daughters.
Mary and Bette McCarter. both of the
anniversaries occurring within a few
days OF each other.
AS little Miss Mary is just five and
Miss Bette nine years old, the invita-
| tions included all the children In the
big pavilion on the lawn. which was deco
rated with Uncle Sans Stars and Stripes.
and lighted with myriad lanterns In the
| tri-colors The little guests were enter
! tanned with music and games. the hsh
pond which provided each one with a
gift being perhaps the most enjoyable.
The finding of the peanut bag was
great fun. also the scramble Tor the
goobers affording particular merriment.
Miss Atola Kimmel received pretty
bisoue doll as a reward for picking up
seventy nuts.
At the feast which followed the fun,
the birthday cake, with its pink candles
was, of course the piece de resistance.
but there were all kinds of nice things
besides. including sandwiches. lemonade.
ices, cakes, and bonbons. The popular
ity of the little hostesses were evil
denced by a table heaped high with
gifts that were sent for the happy occa-
sion.
Mrs. j. H. Tomb. of Washington,
chaperoned a large party Of young peo-
pie who were the guests of Miss Kath-
crime Lee. of Richmond, on a hay ride
Wednesday evening.
The large wagon. drawn by four white
horses, was packed with boys and girls,
who carried bells and horns, and made
the ride as lively as such combina-
tion is supposed to do. The ride in the
moonlight to Bell Valley through the
picturesque country beyond Goshen was
thoroughly romantic, and refreshments
suitable to such a trip were provided,
including peanuts, candy, &c. Miss
Lees guests included Misses Helen and
Atola Kimmel. Ruth and Edith Cohen.
and Katherine Thesis, of Washington:
Carrie. Molly, and Jennie Pessou. OF
New Orleans; Anna and Elizabeth Bev-
eridge, of Richmond: Blair Burrell, third.
of Jacksonville; Edwin Young, of Gal
weston; Tozewell and H. G. Buchanan,
if, of Richmond, Harry Rummel, and
Huston Pilson, of Washington.
The bowling alley and grillroom Of
fered many pleasant hours for large
or informal parties, and the swimming
pool. which has now been completed
by the addition of the bath houses, is
perhaps the most popular spot at the
resort Besides the amateurs there is
a professional swimmer who has classes
twice daily, thus enabling those who
desire to learn this most valuable ac-
complfshment splendid opportunity.
Riding. driving, and autoing to the
Cold Sulphur. Rockbridge Alum, the
warm. the hot, and the White Sulphur
springs. Goshen Pass, and other places
of interest in the vicinity, with the
usual card playing and dancing at the
Inn, form the other varied amusements
which serve to entertain the many diff
ferent natures that may be expected
when so cosmopolitan a crowd is gath
cred together under one roof.