Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-05
PLEASURES OF SUMMER
LINGERING IN AUTUMN
.Out-of-Door Life at Blue Ridge
Springs in September Is Won
derfully Attractive.
CARD TABLES STILL POPULAR
Six Tables of Auction Bridge and
Two of "Five Hundred"-Scenc of
Meiriment in Ball Room When
"Dutch Treat" Is Given.
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BLUE RIDGE SPRINGS. VA. Sep
TENDER 4.-The pleasures OF the sum.
mer-tide still linser in the lap OF
autumn. and blend in sweet harmony
with the outdoor life of September days.
The first OF the moving pictures OF tho
week past was n large card party OF
six tables of auction bridge and two
tables of five hundred" Tho ballroom
was the stage setting for this enter
tainment, which was a Dutch treat"
given by the summer colony. The
prizes were tasteful and pretty. and tho
fortunate victors were Miss Louise
Pcnick. of South Eos,on Va; Miss
Marie Reid. Of Nortok; Mrs. Feather
stone. OF Lynchburg: Mrs. stone OF
Texas. and Dr. Hihbctt, L. s. Navy.
The players were refreshed with dainty
sandwiches, hot chocolate and coffee,
and n merry evening was spent.
The children Of the big family com
plimented Miss Annie Bob Hancock
with a bean bag party at which the
honoree received special prize, and
the successful pitchers were also
awarded prizes.
One of the most recherche and elc-
giant entertainments Of the season was
given by Miss Gabrielle Page. OF Rich
fnond. in honor of Mrs. Robert J. Han-
cock, of LynChhurC; who. with DR. Iiib-
bett. L. s. Navy, had been the cham
which. for nearly two months, has been
in progress. The card room of tho
annex was decorated with flowers and
ferns for the occasion, and after two
hours of final contest, a dainty luncheon
was served of chicken salad, olives.
beaten biscuit and sandwiches, with
preserved ginger, minis and champagne
punch. To tho victors Miss FaCc pre-
scented handsome prizes. Mrs Hancock
receiving silver mounted whisk
broom. and Or. Hibhett finds his hcauti-
full silk mufier thing Of continuing
comfort Instead OF place cards, Miss
PaEe had original verse. which was
teenlinE with wit and hunor. and will
find worthy place in treasured scrap
books. Beside the four contestants,
Miss Page. Mrs Walter Addison. Mrs.
Hancock and DIR. Hihbctt. the hostess
had invited other guests to share in
this entertainment. which was fare
we'll to Mrs. Hancock, who. after two
months OF delightful stay at this re-
sort. returned TO LynchhurE. leaving
many regretful friends Her partner
in victory presented her with a box Of
pink Killarney roses.
Richard Crump was host At "A bowling
sparty given to the young women Of
fBlue Ridge Springs, and Miss Josephine
3Johnson and Miss Virginia Lee were
ithe champion howlers, and received the
prizes. Light refreshments were
had which ever comes 10 youth and
beauty
On TUESDAY evening an after dance
"Marshmallow toastinr party and
home made candy pulling" brough,
lots of fun and frolic To the lass:es OF
them from the young men of Blue
Ridge.
During the rainy days, the parting
gift OF dame August. the ballroom was
the center of attraction. with dancing
lessons through the forenoon& and The
regular evening hop, while cards was
the resource of many dowacers, as wen
as the young folk.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thnddcus :. Clark ar
rived here on sunday evening from
Mountain Lake. where Mr.. Clarks holt
day from Uncle sam" was spcnt He
left for WASHINGTON. u. G.. where he is
1chief clerk of the lighthouse section
1of the Department Of Commerce, and
Mrs Clark viii remain here with her
|aunt. Airs. stone, 10 enjoy the bright
cool days OF Septcmhe: She Is mee;in,.
|many friends, who are bidding her well
come.
Mrs. Ernest NJ North, OF Savannah,
ga. was recent arrival who Joined
lher mother, Mrs. Stovan ana her two
attractive daughters, Courtenay and
fMaude North.
A witching little maiden. Miss Clara
ISiht LII EpecSe OF lotuspFN CITY, was
an arrival Of the week. osnn7Ich interest
9to the beauX and bellies
Mr.. and Mrs. W. r. Sykes. Miss
&.aura Sykes and James Woodward. OF
Branchv!llc, Va. are interesting re-.
cruits for the colony.
james T. Gray. OF Richmond = vet.
cram OF the sixties" and genial gen.
tlemnn. 'one of the bcstcst kind" paid
3a visit here from Montvalc, where ne
pas been spending the summer with
MS daughter, Mrs. Harrison. ana grand
laughter. Miss Bette Harrison Mr.
cray is one of the Confederate soldiers
4who reflected honor on the Richmond
dowitZers In defense Of the Southland
Other arrivals are d. r. Sanford. L.
Morris, Lynchburg; a. NJ. Barrow. Roa
1oke; Julian II. Addison. Lynchburr, /
A. Williams. Franklin, Va; c. Wallace
Coleman, Roanoke Walter T. Addison
-ynchburg; Clyde Smith. Pulaski: DR.
y. r. Gilderslicve. Richmond Tn, lnt.
Tier is making his second visit Of the
3season, as he likes to top OFF, on Blu.
lRidge water after spending some timc
Eat Allegheny Inn.