Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-11
BLUE RIDGE SPRINGS
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BLUE RIDGE SPRINGS. VA, July 10.
The glorious Fourth came silently,
with no booming of cannon and with
out the birthday cake bearing 1879
candles. On Monday morning the COL
ony assembled in the parlor for the
Mrs. Allison ST. John Lawton. OF
Charleston. s. C. presiding. Mrs. Stone,
OF Texas. made a few Introductory re-
marks. introducing Dr. Hibbet. United
IsSates Navy. retired. who read the
> 'eeSaration OF Independence. This wa.
DeI.f Sxed by the singing of America"
.oiio" no accompaniment, by f. B. l..
Win p'SSSonnected with the Chesapeake
ayior, cAnac Telephone Company of
ana rolor6 Mrs. Philip E Hubbard. of
i I,ornnon o. ohiand. made charming talk
when called ar, in thought Mrs Huh.
nic,,on ana Fic"-E. followed by the en-
oard talk was Of the "Star-Spangled
thusiastic singing q
Banner o.,o wal,
and Mrs. E NJ North. % eneral 'I pass Gs
Mr.. North is assistant g&a-Coast ILna
ger agent OF the Atlantic Netrn Terri.
in control OF extensive SouthaLSs,er .,
tory. Mrs; North is daug&r.toall
Brigadier General stovall. OF Augsans
Ga. and both were valuable additi5SS
to the summer colony
Mrs. Henry, OF Richmond the -yidow
OF William Writ Henry. who was
lineal descendant OF the renowned and
sturdy revolutionist, Patrick Henry,
was an early arrival here. where she
has spent several summers, preferrIng
the quiet OF this sylvan resort to the
gayeties of the White Sulphur, where
her summers were enjoyed in the lang
syne." with her distinguished husband.
William r. Allen, of Buchanan, paid
n brief visit here during the past week.
He is an aspirant for the nomination
before the State primary for the Office
OF State Senator from Botetourt County.
E. B. L. Taylor. OF Richmond. was a
weekend arrival. who came to enjoy
the Fourth and to meet old friends of
last season. AS he Is an accomplished
pianist. his presence gave the Blue
Ridge family an even song service on
the Fourth
Augustus L. King also came from
Lynchburg to celebrate the Fourth, and
met many friends of long-standing.
His brother. Colonel King, of Lynch
burg. on Governor Stuart's staff. is
now sharing the honors OF Virginia's
chief executive and the Richmond
Blues in California, at the Panama
Pacific Exposition.
j. Evan Reese, Of Baltimore, Md.
was a visitor to relatives here.
From Selma. Ala, Miss NJ A. Jones
and Mrs. r. D. Nicolson have Joined
the Blue Ridge colony, and were inter-
esting recruits. They are nieces OF
James Alfred Jones. a distinguished
member of the Richmond bar in times
past
Tho Misses Courtenay and Maude
North gave bowling party on Tues
day, at which prizes were presented
and refreshments served
DR.. Hibbet. who Is the children's
special friend. gave clock golf" party
for their entertainment. and Miss
| Maude North was the victor and won
a generous box of chocolate bon bons
| Blue Ridge Springs now boasts one
of the finest double, turfless tennis
courts in Virginia with backstops and
the best finish. The first match game
was played on Wednesday. when DR..
Hibbet was the champion player.
Auction bridge. too. holds sway. and
| finds many dcvotees. One OF these Is
DR. Gildersheve, Of Richmond