The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-15

White Sulphur Springs, w. Va, Septen,- Der H-(Special.)-"Wha is as rare as a day in June" might be answered by "a day in September" provided one were spend Ing it at White Sulphur Springs, for lovers of outdoor life, find that the lure of the forest, and the picturesque mountain trails over which one can ride for miles with a constantly changing panorama. while the shadows grow long and golden under the gaunt southern pines, appeal to them as nothing else can. and every morning parties of young men and women start out upon horses for ride on the picturesque brldle paths which have been carefully laid out this summer.
 A rare treat for guests who are fond of racing will be the first annual race meet held by the members of the Fessifern Hunt club, at Fessifern farm next Sat
 urdays the arrangements for which are in charge of Tate Sterrett of Hot Springs, Va. Several purses of s100 for the dif- ferent entries will be given, and 1t is pro- bable that MT. and Mrs. Thornton Lewis of Cincinnati will enter number of horses for the various classes, for Mrs Lewis is a noted horsewoman who has won many ribbons at past shows held in this part of the country.
 The members of the Kanawha Dispatch had a most enjoyable time during their two days meeting at the springs, several large dinners being given in their honor among them being that of Biackiston of Newport News, who entertained the fol- lowing guests in the cafe Thursday night. MT. and Mrs. c. T. Wernwag, Philadcl- phia MT. and Mrs. Garrett B. Wall Rich mond; MT. and Mrs. John D. Potts, Rich
 mond; Mir and Mrs. Thornton Lewis, Cin- cinnati; Mrs George Davis, St. Louis; Jack Lory, New York; Mat Akers, | Louisville; Startling Thompson, Kentucky: I Harry Hathaway, St. Louis; Riley Moore. l New York; Richard Vaughan
 l Saturday night Mir. and Mrs. Thornton Lewis of Cincinnati entertained about 25 l members and their wives of the Kanawha Dispatch in the cafe at an informal | dinner.
 1 '"The Meadows the beautiful home of the Thornton Lewis was the scene of a l jolly informal afternoon party when about l 60 members of the Kanawha Dispatch gathered under the trees on the lawn | where dainty repast was served. 1 MT. and Mrs. Arthur Lee of Eikins, Va, who spent the early part of the season here returned for part of this month and when they left Tuesday everyone was gathered about to bid them farewell. Most 1 informally MT. and Mrs. Lee entertained the following guests at dinner Monday
 night Mir and Mrs. John Thayer, Charleston. w. Va; Mir. and Mrs. Edward Barrett, Blrningnam, Mrs- Jonn LeWis, Norfolk; Jack" Lory. New York; Hunter Breckenridge, Fincastle, Va, and Edwin | Humboldt.
 1 Miss Alice Lewis of Cincinnati has been entertaining Miss Emily Powell, also of that city, at her home, "The Meadows, 1 for two weeks. Both young girls have beer great belles at the springs this summer Miss Lewis being the seasons debutantc | Mrs Joseph Thropp of Washington, who with her son, Scott Thropp, spent several weeks here, left last week for their sum- mer home at Everett, Pa., making the l trip from the springs to that place in l their touring car.
 l MT. and Mrs. Edward Barrett of Bir- mingham, who have been spending most
 of the summer here, spent couple ol
 days at Virginia Hot Springs, going over
 in their car in which they have enjoyed numerous rides about the mountains dur l ing their sojourn here.
 1 Mr. Decatur Axtel of Richmond has been paying one of his frequent visits 1 here where he is always sure of hearty welcome from his many friends.
 GRACE INGA14L6