The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-09
SOCIETY AT
 WHITE SULPHUR

ms season at the ueW olu WhitO has broken all records for gaiety, &C., cording to the few distinguished guests vino have been coming to this famous resort since "befo the war" for there are two guests here at present who did come here during war times, Maj. Thomas l.. Broun of Charleston, w. Va, and Fred erick Gray of Richmond, and to hear them recount the old days at the springs is exceedingly interesting, writes one who is passing the summer there. It was Major Broun, who sold his own horse, raised right here in Greenbrier county, to Gen. Robert F.. Lee, which was known throughout the was as "Traveler." To listen to the major when he tells of the days when the Wise Legion and the Floyd brigade. of which he was a mem ber when the soldiers were encamped on the lawn surrounding this hotel. and where now at sunset the children have their hour, is a rare treat for those who afe honored by knowing the major.
 From dawn until after midnight there is a whirl of pleasure still for those who prefer a rest there are the wonderful --~o
 nificent lawn with its many rustic bower where, undisturbed in their quest for soli- tude, guests may pass the glorious sum- mer days and enjoy the enchanting moon light nights.
 By far the most elaborate entertain ment of the season was that given in honor of MT. and Mrs. Arthur Lee of West Virginia, and MT. and Mrs. Blaine Elkins of Elkins, West Virginia the hos 1 tess being Mrs. M. V. Turner of Rich mond. The magnificence of the decora- | tions can be imagined when one realizes 1 that 300 roses were used in the centerpiece and about the table, and 400 asters, each woman receiving a dainty, wicker basket filled with flowers as souvenirs. The color scheme, which was pink, was carried out by fluffy bows tied about the glass candelabra, with their pink shades, the soft lights adding to the beauty of the scene Those who enjoyed Mrs. Turner's hospitality were MT. and Mrs. John Thayer of Charleston, S. C., MT. and Mrs. Tom Paine of Atlanta, MT. and Mrs. Jack Summervile Mrs. Conley Cox of Richmond, MT, and Mrs Thomas Middle ton of New York. Davis Ekins, Dr. Gar nett Nelson, Mrs. Nathan Powell of New York, Mrs. A. Y. Bradley, MT. Brown of Baltimore and Mir. F. H. Miller.
 Preparations have been going on for the beautiful bal poudre which was held last night. The feature of the ball was the dance known nowhere but at "Old White" as the Riley and danced last night by 32 of the most beautiful women at the springs The four sets were dr. ranged by Mrs. Julia Bradley, Mrs. John H. Allen of Cincinnati, Mrs. John Middle ton and Miss Nell Potts of Richmond, and the participants in this graceful dance were Mrs. John Summervile, Miss Helen Stevens of Richmond. daughter of George w. Stevens, president of the Cincinnati and Ohio railroad; Mrs. William Tilt of New York, Mrs. William Riser, Mrs. Tom Paine, Mrs. Edwaun s. Wheeler, Mrs. Boswell, Miss Maria Josepha Superville of Havana, Cuba Miss Margaret Marfield of Cincinnati, Miss Nina Mackall of Wash ington, Miss Grant. Mrs. Conley Cox of Richmond, Miss Orme of New Orleans, Miss Fluker, Mrs William Wheatley of Washington, Miss Pauline Lockett, Mrs
 w. P Coleman, Miss Frances Clark of Philadelphia, Miss Credilla Miller of Bal timore. Miss Valerie Padelford of Wash ington. Miss Alice Lewis of Cincinnati, Miss Emily Powell of New York, Miss Grant and Miss Nell Potts of Richmond.
 Many guests from the south were in-
 yited to one of the most novel affairs ever given here, the two hostesses being Mrs. Conley Cox of Richmond and Mrs. John Middleton of New York. The swimming pool had been transformed into Japanese garden, and the van-colored lanterns east brilliant reflections in the water, where men and women disported, whiIe those who were more expert swimmers fioated about at the same time peaceful ly imbibing cooling mint tulip
 In honor of q number of Atlanta guests, Mrs Julia Bradley entertained informai- ly at supper Tuesday night in the cafe, those present being: Mrs. Tom Paine or Atlanta, Miss Elizabeth Rawson of At lanta, Mrs. John Summervile of Wash ington. MT. and Mrs. William Wheatley of Washington, Mrs. William Tilt of New