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THIS little book is affection- 
 ately dedicated to the hosts 
 of friends of White Sulphur 
 Springs. ^ ^ ^ 
 
 Even as the shadows lengthen, 
 as the days decline; so shall the 
 endearing memories of pleasant 
 hours spent at the beloved "Old 
 White" extend into the far distant 
 future. 
 
 AUBIN AYDELOTTE McDOWELL 
 
PREFACE 
 
 The old Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs, so famous in history and romance, the social Mecca 
 for many years for the most noted men and women of the country, after a long and glorious career 
 has taken on a new lease of life. A company composed of representative Virginia gentlemen has 
 purchased the property and many improvements will be made by the opening of the next season. 
 The hotel itself, a grand colonial building, will not be altered but the cottages will be remodeled 
 and renovated, all the latest improvements introduced, and the beautiful grounds made even more 
 picturesque; in short, nothing will be left undone to add to the lovliness and comfort of this 
 paradise among the mountains. 
 
 Having filled the position of correspondent at these Springs for several seasons and become 
 familiar with their beauties and attractions, having friends among the interesting people, who have 
 been guests there year after year, it was particularly gratifying to me when these delightful men 
 and women requested me to publish the letters written during the Home-Coming Centennial Season. 
 
 The writing of these letters was a labor of love, it was a pleasure to chronicle the gay 
 happenings of the day which became the history of tomorrow and to express my appreciation of the 
 gallant men and lovely women who made the hours pass so joyously. My heart was in the work 
 which I now place before the public in this little book with the hope that those who have not 
 visited this lovely health-giving resort or shared in the delightful life led by the guests may 
 be made familiar with the charms of the most beautiful and historic resort of our counto', the 
 beloved, the famous Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs of West Virginia. 
 
 AUBIN AVDELOTTE McDOWELL. 
 
" This CasUc Hath a Pleasant Seat ; the Air Nimbly and Sweetly Recommends Itself upon Our Gentle Senses. 
 Heaven's Breath Smells Wooingly Here." 
 
1808 OLD AND NEW 1908 
 
 CENTENNIAL SEASON SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE. 
 GREENBRIER WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, JUNE 27, 1908 
 
 HE greatest interest is manifested in the Centennial year of the Greenbrier White Suliiluii 
 
 Springs, West Virginia, famiharly called the "Old White." 
 
 Beautiful in age as some majestic matron of Virginia, who carries her years lightly, 
 she will celebrate her one hundredth birthday and home-coming season tliis summer in an 
 appropriately royal fashion, brilliant with social affairs, as becomes one so crowned with glory and 
 Iionor. From 1808 to 1908 she has reigned supreme, the queen of American watering places. Presidents 
 of the United States, Orators and Soldiers, Poets and Wits, famous Divines and learned Doctors, 
 beauties and beaux, the best representatives of social, intellectual, professional and diplomatic 
 circles of Europe and America have paid honiago at her shrine, and still she wields her sceptre 
 right royally. Set among the eternal blue of the mountains, bathed in golden airs, she corruscates 
 like some glorious jewel on the hand of nature. 
 
The famous old resort is situated upon the great Allegliany range of the Appalachian Moun- 
 tains, twenty-five hundred feet above the sea. The details of its fame are well worthy of con- 
 sideration. 
 
 Here one is carried back beyond the dawn of American civilization into realms of that vast 
 Empire of the great Powhatan, whose influence extended far and wide, and whose history reaches 
 backward into the mists. 
 
 As the colonies advanced in the seventeenth century, the Indians were driven farther and farther up 
 the picturesque James River and back into the wilderness, until at last they found rest here to pitch their 
 tents and build their wigwams. They heated stones and bathed in the stream of the sulphur water 
 for rheumatism. Indian romance, indeed, was the origin of the old fountain. The legend was handed 
 down and is gracefully told by Mrs. Roger A. Pryor. Her honorable husband was a distin- 
 guished and direct descendant of Pocahontas, and they have been annual guests at the "Old 
 White" for three score years. 
 
 One eventful day a brc>wn-faced youtli and Indian maiden were ir.erry-making on the green, un- 
 mindful of aught but sport and pleasure, a stern old chieftain keeping watch from a distant peak, 
 as a reproof for idleness, shot two arrows, one pierced the heart of the youth, the other missing 
 aim, lodged in the bosom of the earth, and when drawn forth, the sulphur spring was discovered. 
 
 It is the influence of the lonely maiden that brings us back year after year, to drink of 
 these charmed waters, for the story tells that her lover is not to be restored, until we sip the 
 
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last drop in the well. At the witching hour of midnight the winsome spirit flits about, and her 
 footprints are traced by the tiny white blossoms that spring up in her pathway. 
 
 In 1751 General Andrew Lewis a man of brave and energetic character, made an excursion 
 into this country. General Lewis afterwards became eminent in the history of Virginia, and was 
 chief in command at the famous battle of Point Pleasant, October, 1774, where the Indian power 
 in all this region was fully broken, and they were compelled to relinquish the entire country from 
 the Alleghany Mountains to the Ohio River. Tradition says tliat this charming valley was once 
 a favorite "hunting ground" of the proud Shawnees, who then owned and occupied this fair re- 
 gion, and the numerous graves and rude implements of the cliase, that were found in various 
 parts of the valley attest the truth of this legend. That a small marsh originally near the 
 spring, was once a favorite deer and buffalo lick, was well known to the early white settlers of 
 the country. The part of the property on which the White Surplur Spring rises was first 
 patented under what was then called a "Corn Right" to Natiianiel Carpenter, one of the early 
 pioneers. After Point Pleasant battle a small incursion of Indians took place. Carpenter reported 
 to his captain and was subsequently killed by a band of marauding Indians. His wife "Kate" and 
 her daughter, Frances, to escape from the Indians, were forced to liide themselves for some time on 
 a neighboring mountain, which now, and ever since, has been called "Kate's Mountain," because Kate 
 Carpenter so heroically defended her home. 
 
 Kate's Mountain with its old family legend is three thousand five hundred feet above the sea, 
 
and one mile to the south. "Greenbrier" is the same distance to the west equal altitude. To the 
 southwest are the mountains known as "White Rock," that consist of a series of elevations on the 
 summit of which is discovered a striking resemblance to a human figure of gigantic size, which is 
 the wonder and admiration of all visitors and has been named "Old Titan," or the "Giant of the 
 White Sulphur," who mythology tells fell in one of the battles of the gods and was converted by 
 Terra, the Goddess of the Earth, into this huge adamantine mass. 
 
 The name Greenbrier White Sulphur originated from a thorny green vine, that grov.-s in 
 abundance about the banks of the Greenbrier River, from which the picturesque stream, also the 
 mountain and county of Greenbrier are called. 
 
 It is believed that a Mrs. Anderson, the wife of one of the oldest settlers, was the first white 
 person who tested the medicinal virtues of the spring. In 1778 this lady being afflicted with 
 rheumatism, was borne on a litter from her home, fifteen miles away, to White Sulphur, where a 
 tent was spread for her protection from the weather and a bathing tub provided by felling and 
 excavating a huge tree that grew hard by. Here she remained until she entirely recovered, drinking 
 from the old fountain and bathing in the water, previously heated in the trough by hot rocks. The 
 fame of this cure soon spread abroad. Accordingly, in 1779, and from that date to 1783, there were 
 annually a few visitors, who dwelt in tents immediately around the spring, with the rude trough for 
 a bathing tub. 
 
 In 1784, 1785 and 1786, numerous "log cabins" were erected, not one of which is now remaining. 
 
There is nothing more pathetic than to take a little jaunt out under the blue heavens to the 
 quiet "God's Acre," where lie and dream forever all that's mortal of those brave "primitive 
 dwellers in tents" ; surrounded by .their sturdy descendants of more enterprising spirit who went 
 on progressing until log cabins had exhibited a neat and flourishing village. 
 
 "Sweet vale of Greenbrier how calm do .they rest 
 In the shade of thy bosom near those they love best." 
 
 Mr. Michael Bowyer, of Augusta County, Virginia, born in the vicinity of Staunton, was a 
 prominent pioneer among the early settlers here. In 1775 he married Frances Carpenter, daughter 
 of Nathaniel and Kate Carpenter, and subsequently came into possession of the White Sulphur 
 Springs. Mary Bowyer, a daughter of Michael and Frances Bowyer, and granddaughter of Kate 
 Carpenter, was born in 1781 and married in 1797 to Mr. James Caldwell, an enterprising 
 sea merchant of the city of Baltimore, Mr. Caldwell having removed to this neighborhood in the 
 year 1795. Michael Bowyer died early in the nineteenth century and this vast landed estate was be- 
 queathed to his heirs comprising the following: Thomas Bowyer, Luke Bowyer, William Bowyer, 
 and James Bowyer, including his daughters and sons-in-law, James Frazier, William Herndon, 
 James Caldwell and William Bedford. 
 
 Mr. James Caldwell bought the Bowyer interest in this property, and in 1808 first established 
 a hotel at White Sulphur, he caused to be erected a long, two-story building with a veranda ex- 
 
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tending the entire length and in close proximity to the spring. This building is now occupied by 
 the postoffice, Adams Express Company, jewelry shop, millinery, dressmaking, general store, and 
 tailor shop. James Caldwell became proprietor and sole owner of this estate in the year 1816, .the 
 last transfer having been deeded the i6th day of November, 1816, with William Bedford and 
 Frances Bowyer, his wife, of the one part, and James Caldwell and his wife Mary Bowyer, of the 
 other part. 
 
 In a secluded spot near the entrance to the park of most wonderful natural beauty, Mr. Cald- 
 well built his family cottage, the terraced gardens surrounding this villa still evidence the skill of 
 the landscape artist, and the time-worn, unique summer houses invite strolling lovers to pause 
 beneath the repose of their wild, clinging vines. 
 
 Representative people of wealth and influence, attracted by the favorable surroundings and 
 health-giving waters, came here from throughout the Southern states and built the picturesque villas 
 still scattered about the grounds. Accompanied by their families they returned summer after sum- 
 mer, with coach and four, with liveried attendant and rigorous etiquette. Each group of co.ttages 
 has its own name ; Virginia, South Carolina, Georgia Row, Florida, BaUiniore, Paradise, and 
 Louisiana Row. 
 
 The three-story colonial cottages, owned by General Wade Hampton, of South Carolina, 
 Judge Manning, of the United States District Court of Louisiana, later Minister to Mexico, and 
 Senator Singleton, of Mississippi, were built upon the most commanding height and afterwards 
 used as the hotel. 
 
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It was here that the most famous statesmen of their day were wont to gather. It was at the 
 "Old White" .the Presidents of the United States, from the time of Wasliington, spent their 
 annual vacations, occupying the "President's Cottage," of stately colonial architecture, yet remain- 
 ing intact and commanding tlie most picturesque situation. There were the Rives, Lewises, Pres- 
 tons, Floyds, Henrys, Cabells, Fairfaxes, Barbours, from Virginia ; the Carrolls, Calverts, Howards, 
 and McHenrys, from Maryland ; the Calhouns, Suniters, Pickenses, and Hamptons, of South Caro- 
 lina ; the Clays, Marshalls, Breckenridges, and Crittendens, of Kentucky ; Websters, Choates, 
 Adamses, and Pierces, of New England; Tom Corwin, Ewing, Trimble and Thurman, Ohio; Cass 
 and Benton and Douglas of the far West, and a host of others famous in American history. 
 
 It has been said that "The illustrious dead arc like the stars of heaven that reflect themselves 
 in the bosom of the ocean." Assuredly since crea.tion's dawn the great ocean of humanity has 
 never reflected a more princely roll than those signatures that are still to be seen on the musty old 
 pages of the hotel registers. 
 
 It was away back in 1837, when the Whig party held an important conference here, that we 
 find in almost feminine handwriting "H. Clay, Kentucky, while among the next day's arrivals, are 
 "Rufus Choate, Massachusetts; Thomas Corwin, Ohio; William C. Rives, Virginia, and Millard 
 Fillmore, New York." 
 
 It was the 4th of July, 1854, that Franklin Pierce, then President of the United States, arrived 
 at White Sulphur and stayed six weeks. It was a lovely summer afternoon, when the Concord 
 
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coach, in which the President and his wife rode, drawn by six white horses with plumes on their 
 heads, rolled up in front of the old hotel, while the band on the lawn played "Hail Columbia," and 
 the guests on the piazza clieered a welcome to the Chief Magistrate of the Nation. It was also 
 here thai the Governor of North Carolina, over a White Sulphur julep, made that historic re- 
 mark to the Governor of South Carolina, "It is a long time between drinks," which has been con- 
 tinually repeated ever since by their successors. 
 
 President John Tyler married Miss Julia Gardner, a distinguished beauty of Virginia, and a 
 famous belle of the Old White, and here spent their honeymoon in that most ideal spot — the Presi- 
 dents' Cottage. Madam Jerome Bonaparte once visited the Springs. 
 
 Mr. James Caldwell, born 1773, died in 1851. In .the spring of 1S53 this estate, having been 
 greatly enlarged by the purchase of adjoining territory, making its entire area upwards of 7,000 
 acres, was sold to a company of Virginia gentlemen by William H. McFarland, Trustee for Wil- 
 liam B. Caldwell, Henry Caldwell, and other heirs, children, and grandcliildren of James Caldwell ; 
 by their deed of the 22(1 day of November, 1853, for the sum of $600,000. The deed was con- 
 veyed the i8th day of April, 1854, to the company composed of the following: Jeremiah Morton, 
 Matthew F. Maury, R. H. Maury, Allen T. Carpenter, Alexander K. Phillips, A. F. D. Gifford, 
 James Hunter and J. Warren Slaughter. 
 
 The White Sulphur Springs Company made various and important additions and improvements, 
 including the purchase of all the cottages, and in 1858, completed in the center of the \alley the 
 
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largest hotel building in the country, second to none in .the United States. Saratoga was a mere 
 village in 1850, and Newport unknown. 
 
 The Prince of Wales, now King of England, was .the guest of honor at the White Sulphur 
 during the season of 1859. 
 
 The glories of Greenbrier were dimmed for a time by the ravages of the war between the 
 States and this place was used for hospital headquarters, first by the brave sons of the South and 
 afterwards by .the Federal soldiers. Miss Emily Mason, a noble Virginia woman and a devout 
 Catholic, was appointed matron. She not only proved to be the most distinguislied Florence Night- 
 ingale of the Old Dominion in those strenuous years, but by her tactful management and her 
 potent personality, saved the White Sulphur hotel and surrounding cottages from injury and de- 
 struction. This brave woman frequently visited Rome later in life, and was an honored friend 
 of Pope Pius IX and Pope Leo XIII. Miss Mason reached the end of life's journey , the Centennial 
 year of the cherished "Old White" at the ripe age of ninety-six — for her, indeed, a blessed home- 
 coming into her heavenly mansion. 
 
 In August, 1861, the brave Southern troops were encamped amid and around this beautiful 
 Greenbrier Valley. 
 
 The large drawing room was used as headquarters by Generals McCausland, Pegram, Maury, 
 Wise, and Floyd. Col. C. Q. Tompkins, a retired West Point officer, was appointed by Governor 
 Letcher in command of battalion dress parades. It is reasonable to suppose that the medicinal 
 
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properties of the sulphur waters were of great advantage to tlie soldiers, and it is a well known 
 fact that after the army horses had tested the spring they refused to drink any other waters. 
 Colonel John Schoonmakcr was in command of the Federal troops at White Sulpluir during the 
 Civil War. 
 
 Early in 1866 Colonel George L. Peyton and others leased the Springs and formed a new joint 
 stock company with George L. Peyton in charge of affairs. E.xtensive improvements were made 
 during Mr. Peyton's reign, including a large race course and the artificial lake "Rosalie," the 
 latter named in honor of his lovely daughter. The prestige of the Old White for all that is ele- 
 gant and refined was at once restored and the time-honored custom of the old-fasliiont-d "Tread- 
 mill" was revived. — 
 
 Evening after evening the brilliant company of fair ladies and courtly gentlemen would 
 assemble in the large drawing room to greet friends upon their more recent arrival, and look over 
 the copy of the hotel office register (which was daily placed in the parlor). All the guests would 
 participate in the alluring promenade or Treadmill around and around the grand salon until en 
 trancing music from tlie great ballroom announced the hour for "The White Sulphur Riley," a 
 stately dance somewhat after the graceful minuet and belongs exclusively to the "Old White," 
 never having been danced nor heard of in any other summer resort. It was in tlie memorable 
 year of 1867 the brilliant galaxy of the great and good ex-Confederates met at W hite Sulphur, 
 Generals Robert E. Lee, Beauregard, Joseph E. Johnston, Pegram, Hood, and ex-President Jeffer- 
 
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sun C. Davis, Mr. George Peabody, Mr. W. W. Corcoran, the Minister of Turkey, and tnany other 
 distinguished guests. 
 
 One of the most toucliing and beautiful incidents in the liistory of the Old White was the first 
 visit made there by Gen. Robert E. Lee after the close of the Civil War in 1867. 
 
 It was not definitely known when he was to arrive and the guests, more than one thousand in 
 number, were on the quivive to welcome the adored Commander of the Southern army. When the 
 glass doors opening on the long veranda were thrown open and he entered the dining room through 
 the doors directly in the centre, every man, woman and child rose at once and at the breathing of 
 his name a silence more eloquent than speech pervaded the enormous apartment. The old, the 
 young, the belle, the beau, the white-haired elder, and the stately matron bowed low before the 
 great general, the spurless knight of a cause which though lost was sacred. 
 
 It was during the season of this same year that the glorious ball was given at the "Old 
 White" in honor of Virginia's illustrious chieftain. General Robert E. Lee. It was proudly esti- 
 mated that over five thousand people assembled to do him homage. 
 
 The reception committee of brilliant women and patriotic men filled the stately drawing room, 
 while the grand ball-room and large dining hall (the latter being 300 feet in length and 140 feet 
 wide) were decorated and arranged for the vast company of gay dancers who also crowded the 
 galleries extending all around the immense building. 
 
 A few days later General Lee held a reception in the large drawing room. Here several thou- 
 
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sand of his old soldiers filed by their commander, entering by one door at the end of the gallery 
 and passing out by the other. As he grasped their rugged hands and marked the halt, the blind, 
 tlie lame passing reverently before him, the tears that filled his eyes and flowed down his cheeks 
 were voiceless but eloquent tributes to his love for the soldier of the South. This was a glorious 
 season in the annals of the Old White, and those who were present have shrined it apart as a 
 sacred and beautiful memory. 
 
 William Bannister, the intelligent and faithful porter of Baltimore Row, delights in telling 
 that General Robert E. Lee occupied cottage letter G in Baltimore the last three summers of his 
 earthly holidays. President Grant, Senator CarHsle, and President Arthur, with four of his Cabi- 
 net, en route to Louisville. Kentucky, were in their time guests in Baltimore Row during their 
 visits to the Springs. 
 
 "The White" was a favorite resort of General Lee, and his friends love to recall his 
 last visit and affectionate farewell, as he mounted his faithful war horse "Old Traveller," and 
 rode away. "Traveller" was born near Blue Sulphur Springs in West Virginia, and was purchased 
 by Genera! Lee from Major Thomas L. Broun. It is said he needed neither whip nor spur, and 
 would walk his five or six miles an hour over the rough mountain roads, with Iiis rider sitting 
 firmly in the saddle. 
 
 And ! when the "Old White" had evolved four-score years, another memorable ball was ar- 
 ranged in honor of the Governor of North Carolina. The guests from that noble old State con- 
 tributed five thousand dollars towards the expense of this grand affair. 
 
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Ballimore Row 
 
"The Presidents' Club" that was instituted by prominent men guests wlio were occupying the 
 President's Cottage the summer uf 1880, soon grew into a large organization. An all-day "jubilee" 
 was held during the home-coming season, and the anniversary feast was prepared and served by 
 the members within the cottage hall. 
 
 The Irish Club, composed of younger men, was organized in the Caldwell Cottage, situated 
 inside the park, very near the rustic summer house where the musicians were wont to assemble for 
 the morning and afternoon concerts. The romantic park which is traversed by walks and furnished 
 with seats in shady nooks, is frequented by young men and maidens as shown by the names of the 
 walks. "Lovers' Walk," which naturally leads to "Hesitancy" and "Courtship's Maze," conducting 
 either to "Lovers' Rest" or "Lovers' Leap." 
 
 This magnificent estate was again sold in the spring of 1880. Immediately after getting pos- 
 session the owners proceeded to make valuable alterations and additions to the property. The new 
 improvements thus far completed a four-story wing attached to the main hotel, in which is located 
 a large and comfortable office, ladies' reception room, reading rooms, private dining rooms, etc. 
 
 WilliamA. Stuart, John P. Branch, A. S. Buford, J. H. Dooley, Lessees. Major B. F. Eakle, and 
 Colonel Harrison Phoebus, Superintendents. In 1894 Julian T. Burke, John S. Lemon, John W. Har- 
 ris, Trustees for the Dulaney estate, came into possession of White Sulphur Springs. Superinten- 
 dents : Mrs. E. A. Eubank, 1895; Levi Scoville, 1896-1898; Harrington Mills, 1899-1903; George A. 
 Mills, 1904-1908. 
 
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SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE 
 GREENBRIER WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS. WEST VIRGINIA, JULY 4, 1908 
 
 ^ LE) White Sulphur!" Thou need'st not fear to take thy place even by the century that 
 boasts of Bath, Carlsbad or Baden-Baden, nor by the century that vaunteth Monte 
 Carlo, Weisbaden and Trouville, making obeisance and giving way to none other claim 
 than thine own, whence all others take flight. 
 
 On Sunday services are held at throe churches on the grounds. St. Thomas' Episcopal Chapel 
 is a picturesque edifice erected in the year 1885 by liberal subscriptions to Bishop Peterkin. The 
 Rev. Dr. Mason contributed the plat of ground when the Springs were sold in 1880. This church 
 is adorned with handsome memorial gifts. One of the most beautiful is a large, richly stained glass 
 window at the rear of the chancel, "Mary sat at the feet of Jesus and heard His words." This is 
 in memory of Mary Henry Jones, of Richmond. A marble tablet, another memorial of Mary Henry 
 Jones, was placed there liy Mr. \V. W. Corcoran, of Washington. 
 
There is an exquisite window in memory of the two infant sons of Bishop Peterkin, "In 
 lo\ing memory of John Stewart, aged four years, and his brother, Marion Mcintosh. Thou hast 
 made even infants to glorify thee by their death." 
 
 An artistic piece of statuary is a kneehng angel holding a shallow basin, which serves as a 
 font, and was presented by Mrs. Jolni Stewart, of Brook Hill, Richmond. 
 
 The well built Methodist house of worship was established in the year 1855, by the residents of 
 the neighborhood and is maintained by a large membership in addition to handsome contributions 
 from the guests of the Springs. 
 
 St. Charles, Church of Rome, built upon the highest and most imposing position, commands 
 magnificent views in every direction. In i<S96 Henry C. Stewart gave the plat of land and by the 
 zealous work and faithful service of the Rev. Charles F. Schilpp, the church building was completed 
 in 1898. Col. John McAnerney contributed largely to the furnishings, his gifts including the hand- 
 some altar, a memorial to his wife, Ellen Marshall McAnerney; he gave the frescoes on the walls 
 and ceiling, the carpet, the pews and church bell. The Angelus is rung three times a day also, in 
 memory of Col. McAnerney's wife. 
 
 Madame Durkee, of Paris, France, gave, as a memorial of her mother, Madame Alida Le 
 Bourgeois, of New Orleans, who was interred here in 1897, very handsome vestments to Father 
 Schilpp for afternoon and morning services. The elegant cloth for the Virgin's altar is an ex- 
 quisite work of art, beautifully embroidered in gold. The chalice is of solid gold and the cruets 
 of cut glass. 
 
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The clergy have always had a warm spot in their hearts for the Old White and many of the 
 most eloquent and popidar members of the Cloth have been guests there season after season. Bishop 
 Peterkin, of the Diocese of West Virginia, began his visits here in August, 1885, and has continued 
 them ever since, mucli to the delight of his host of friends. Tlie Rev. and Mrs. J. S. Gibson, of 
 Huntington, West Virginia, have been here in September begining with the year 1891. Dr. Gibson 
 is a delightful man and it would be hard to find a more attractive woman than his wife. She is 
 very handsome with bright dark eyes, hair slightly powdered with gray, and winning manners that 
 have endeared her to all so fortunate as to make her acquaintance. 
 
 August 17, 1904, Senator Henry Gassaway Davis was officially notified that he was the nominee 
 of ,the DeuKjcratic party for Vice-President of tlie United States. Mr. Davis accepted the nomina- 
 tion in a brief speech reviewing tlie political situation, eclioing the sentiments of Judge Parker on 
 the money question and expressing the datermination to be successful in the campaign. Congress- 
 man John Sharp Williams, of Mississippi, chairman of the committee by the St. Louis Conven- 
 tion, delivered the notification address. 
 
 The ceremonies were held on the lawn of .the White Sulphur Springs Hotel, which affords a 
 natural amphitheatre, the ground sloping up from the speakers' stand on all sides and sheltered 
 by the giant, spreading oaks. Several thousand enthusiastic Democrats had assembled from Vir- 
 ginia and other States. The famous Stonewall Brigade Band, of Staunton, Va., organized by 
 General Jackson, played stirring airs. Mr. Williams remarked the night before, that after being 
 
with Mr. Davis all day he had a vague suspicion that in some way the Senator had found out in 
 advance of his notification that he had been nominated for the Vice-Presidency. 
 
 The Chesapeake and Ohio is the direct and only all rail route passing the White Sulphur 
 Springs. "It needs no telling" that aside from the unsurpassed natural scenery of plain and upland 
 of the unending water views, the travel through the Virginias is everywliere historic and inter- 
 esting. The plains and valleys and mountains are thickly sown with battlefields that are known the 
 world over. The scenery in the vast mountains of the State is bold and grand beyond any other 
 eastern section. The eternal ranges follow each other in great billows over that wide ocean of up- 
 land reaching from the Blue Ridge to the Ohio. The mountain section of the road is nearly three 
 hundred miles and there is no other comparable to it on any railroad east of the Rockies. 
 
 Mr. George \\\ Stevens, of Richmond, Va., President of the great Chesapeake and Ohio Rail- 
 road, is recognized throughout the United States as having few equals and no superiors. He has 
 brought the C. & O. up to a standard wliicli speaks eloquently of his ability. Mr. Stevens is beloved 
 by his employes for his kind consideration, and is always ready to help the unfortunate. A man 
 of quick perception, prompt action, and extraordinary energy. Mr. Stevens is a frequent guest 
 of the Springs and the life and soul of our numerous social affairs. Above all, he is the sworn 
 knight of the women — old and young — and may be relied upon tu say something pleasant to or about 
 them on each and every occasion. 
 
 A feature of the scenery about the neighboring mountains with their affluent glories is the 
 
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picturesque homes clustered around the "Old White" like jewels aliout the central stone. "Caldwell's 
 Inn," a spacious colonial homestead, is an interesting landmark on the old turnpike. Coaching 
 parties on tlie drive from White Sulphur to Lewisburg, are wont to stop over at this quaint half-way 
 house where game dinners and suppers with a "tnint julip" or "peach and honey" can be ordered 
 throughout the season, to say nothing of the humors of mine host, Mr. Ashford Caldwell, the 
 hospitable proprietor. 
 
 About four miles from the Springs is Mountain Home, conducted by the Messrs. and Misses 
 Dixon, brothers and sisters, belonging to an honored family and immensely popular with the 
 guests. Their suppers of fried chicken, corn pudding, waffles, coffee and other old Virginia delica- 
 cies are noted, and here the beau.\ and belles spend many a happy evening, the suppers being fol- 
 lowed by dancing to the music of the banjo played by African experts. 
 
 Castle Ravensworth, whose name suggests a Southworth novel of old Virginia life, is three miles 
 distant and is the suminer home of the dignified widow of ex-Governor E. W. Wilson, of Charleston, 
 W. Va. Mrs. Wilson has three lovely daughters, who assist Iicr in dispensing a gracious hospi- 
 tality. Miss Ashton, a perfect blonde with violet blue eyes ; Willis, a radiant young woman with 
 hazel brown orbs, and Nellie, the youngest, who is a debutante. Tea is served here every afternoon 
 at five o'clock, and Ravensworth. with its hostesses is accounted one of the most popular places in 
 the neighborhood. 
 
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High on the side of Kate's Mountain is the brick house occupied by Mr. and Mrs. E. H 
 Bobbitt, a most agreeable young couple with their two handsome boys, E. H. Bobbit, the second, 
 and curly haired Paul, aged one year. Other handsome sites in this paradise among the mountains 
 are owned and occupied during the season by wealthy English capitalists who dispense a royal hospi- 
 tality and drive daily to the Old White to participate in its gayeties. 
 
SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE 
 GREENBRIER WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS. WEST VIRGINIA, JULY II. 1908 
 
 "Who'er has traveled life's dull round 
 Where're his stages may have been 
 May sigh to think he still has found 
 The warmest welcome at an inn." 
 
 j^^^^^HEV liave guests at the Springs now from all points of the country; the palms of the 
 luKr^/i Siiuth bow to the pines of the Korth, and the red woods of the West to the delicate 
 f-fg^"^^ arbutus of the East. 
 
 It is good to witness this kind of fellowship on the soil of Virginia and to realize that where the 
 thunder of guns and the charge of the infantry once took place, Peace now spreads her white wings 
 under the shadows of the grand old mountains, that once frowned down on vast battle-fields. 
 
 The large central hotel, with its magnificent colonades and verandas wreathed in roses and 
 hung with blossoming vines looms up against the purple background of the mountains. The build- 
 ings are in the old Colonial style, with spacious halls and grand stairways, lighted with electricity, 
 
the hotel has elevator service, electric bells, etc. The drawing room is a palatial salon, half as 
 large again as the celebrated East Room in the President's Mansion. The ball room is of the 
 same dimensions as the parlor. The dining hall is more than three hundred feet in length and 
 seats one thousand and two hundred people. 
 
 The extensive pleasure grounds, perhaps the largest in the country, are set with shrubs and 
 flowers and swept by healtli-giving breezes. The vast lawn and grove are intersected with paths 
 and drives along which are scattered one hundred or more pretty cottages literally embowered amid 
 vines and plants clinging to the side of the mountains, and nestling in the shade of century-old 
 trees. 
 
 Applauded is the management for the protection of the beauty and size of the stately pines 
 and the oaks of grand proportions. What radiant shades of gold and green are seen upon them, 
 as they cast flickering sliadows over the wide grassy lawn, where rosy cheeked little folks disport 
 themselves from dawn till sunset. 
 
 Just beyond the lawn proper, Howard's Creek flows through the gently undulating meadows 
 of which a glimpse is enjoyed now and then through the boughs of elms and sugar-maples tha,t 
 grow upon its banks. 
 
 Outside the grounds nature is riotous with color, the mountain laurel or rhododendron is seen 
 in great profusion along the mountain ways and in the park, and the gorgeous blossoms flaunt them- 
 selves in the sun, rosy and white as a dream of spring. 
 
It is especially plentiful about the romantic spot called Lover's Leap, and the guests return 
 from their walks and drives laden with masses of bloom. 
 
 A pathetic little story is told of the late Commodore Maury, wlio begged tiiat when he died 
 his body should be borne through the Goshen Pass of Virginia when the laurel was in bloom. 
 Six months after his death this wish was religiously complied with, the body carefully pre- 
 served, was carried along the green ways of his c'lerished State, where the rose and white blossoms 
 leaned over the coffin as it passed and scattered glistening daw, like the tears of angels, upon it. 
 
 The roster of delightful people promises to be a lengthy one this season, and a general 
 gathering of families from all over the South whose ancestors never failed to come summer after 
 summer. 
 
 There was hardly a noted man or woman of the country whose name is not inscribed on 
 the ancient registers— the very atmosphere is historical. \\'hile the great ball room, the long 
 galleries and the green lawns are redolent with memories of lovely women and chivalrous 
 men, whose presence once cast a glamor over this glorious place. The aroma of the past still 
 perfumes the groves, the echo of dancing feet lingers in the ballroom, the dim corners of the broad 
 piazza still hear tlie lover's \ow and hide the maiden's blush. At White Sulphur une may 
 meet personally the descendants of these people in whom their gracious manners and forceful 
 personalities are delightfully perpetuated 
 
 The old patrons uf the Springs, who resort here early, have engaged cottages and in a 
 
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few days grandfathers and grandmothers who first met and loved at the "Old White" will be 
 seen on the breezy verandas of these dainty villas, surrounded by their children and grand- 
 children. Certainly there is no place where more or merrier of these household gods can be 
 seen or where they can enjoy themselves with greater safety. The tremendous velvety lawns are 
 their playgrounds, the band furnishes music for their dances and lawn parties, and watchful 
 attendants look after their comforts. 
 
 White Sulphur was the fashionable resort for Southern beauty, chivalry and wealth in Colonial 
 days when our loyal forefathers traced their pedigrees and bore their honors, as all derived from 
 close connection with the princes and peers of the Old World. 
 
 It seems like coming home to be here, as you look around, you meet the smiling glances of 
 the old servants who have waited on the guests year after year, and seem a part and parcel 
 of the place. Only think of a parlor maid, who has seen twenty-seven years of service at this 
 hotel; a chambermaid who celebrates her twenty-fifth anniversary; of ball room attendants twenty- 
 nine years on duty and porters who have completely identified themselves and their interests with 
 the place. One of the valued servitors at the Springs is Maria Adams who has been in the waiting 
 room for nearly half a century and whose pleasant voice and respectful manners have made her a 
 general favorite with the guests. Maria is one of the old school, faithful, attentive, a keen judge 
 of character and always delighted to welcome her friends upon their annual visit to the Old 
 White. Sam Rogers boasts of tliirty-five years' service here, and William Bannister has been 
 
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a faithful servitor since 1867. Every employee of tliis place wears the green livery so suggestive 
 of ihe Greenbrier Springs. 
 
 No American resort is so filled with historic associations as the "White." In his delightful 
 novel, entitled "Their Pilgrimage," Charles Dudley Warner gives a most fascinating description 
 of this famous resort, and when the ravages of the Civil War had dimmed its glories "Porte 
 Crayon" wrote a series of breezy illustrated articles for Harper's Magazine, which completely re- 
 vived the popularity White Sulphur had temporarily lost. 
 
 The old-timer here will delight you with stories and reminiscences of bygone days, when the 
 social history of the South was made. He will tell you the romance of William K. Vanderbilt and 
 his first wife, then Miss Alva Smith, a daughter of a proud old Southern family, came to the 
 springs fair as some modern Cinderella among her more fortunate sisters. At a memorable ball she 
 appeared gowned in a cheap black tarleton adorned with scraps of goldenrod, and in this attire 
 she captured the heart and hand of the miilti-millionaire. 
 
 The Cinderella of this story is now Mrs. Oliver Belmont and the mother of the Duchess of 
 Marlborough. 
 
 The grand Old White, with its beautiful surroundings and brilliant social attractions, has been 
 the scene of numberless romantic courtships. In fact, it has been poetically said that the fire flies 
 that brighten the nights of summer are all the love words that have been breathed by generations of 
 happy lovers. The Prather family, of Louisville, has always found a charm in these Springs, and 
 
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generation after generation have been guests here ni the season. Somewhere in 1835 Mr. Thomas 
 Prather, one of the oldest settlers in Louisville, and a leading citizen, came to White Sulphur to 
 spend the summer viiith the elegant pleasure-loving gentlemen of the South. As this was prior to 
 the era of stage coaches, Mr. Prather and his family travelled in their own coach and four, accom- 
 panied by a retinue of servants. With him was his son, Mr. William Prather, and a fair niece. Miss 
 Penelope Pope. The former was suffering from a weakness of the eyes, and in order that time 
 might not hang heavily on his hands, his beautiful cousin would read to him under the shadow of 
 the grand old forest trees. She read of love and romance and her sweet voice fell like music on his 
 ear. It is needless to add that the love story thus prettily begun culminated in their marriagle. 
 Since then the descendants of this interesting couple have made a pilgrimage to the Springs, the 
 scene of this ante-bellum romance. 
 
 There are Mrs. Kate Prather Winston, one of the most agreeable and cultivated of women, to 
 whom I am indebted for the little love tale; her bright and popular daughter, Mrs. Penelope 
 Winston Allis, affectionately known as "Lady Winston" by her immediate friends, her dainty 
 debutante daughter. Miss Margaret Allis, who will make her bow to society this winter. Mrs. 
 Winston is the eldest daughter of the lovers so happily married years ago, and the picture of these 
 three lovely women, representing three generations, is a charming one indeed. 
 
 Another much beloved memlier of the Prather family is Mrs. George Robinson Hunt, 
 nee Mary Prather, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Prather, and one of the beauties of the 
 
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family. This lovely woman whose personal attractions are united with charming manners and 
 brilliant intellect is the mother of two handsome daughters, Mrs. S. B. Hutchings and Mrs. George 
 Weissinger Smith, and one son, Mr. G. R. Hunt, all of Lousiville. 
 
 Her granddaughter, Miss Elizabeth Hutchings, a chic stylish blonde of sixteen summers, will 
 make her bow to society this year. 
 
 It was here also that that popular and elegant gentleman, Mr. Gilmer Adams, of Louisville, 
 first wooed and won his handsome wife, nee Lettie Robinson, of his own city. Their courtship was 
 one of the pretty romances of that summer at the Springs, and recollections of the sweet hours 
 passed when life and love were young now serve as precious memories for their riper years. Mr. 
 Adams naturally loves to come here and was at the Home-Coming, accompanied by his 
 dainty blonde daughter of sixteen summers. Miss Jessie Adams, and his niece, Miss Louise Robin- 
 son, a sparkling brunette and a granddaughter of Mrs. John M. Robinson. They were welcome 
 guests at the Old White and added not a little to the joyousness of the Home-Coming. 
 
 The late Mrs, George F. Downes, once beautiful Sallie Ward, of Kentucky, and a famous 
 beauty of the United States, at one time wished to leave the springs quietly, so she slipped out 
 of a side door to a carriage, enveloped in a long blue cloak. As she drove away some few of 
 the spectators caught a glimpse of her and exclaimed, reproachfully: "Oh, Sallie, our queen of 
 biauty, how could you ilo us so?" 
 
 Many stories are told of the belles and wits of this old place. One of those best known and 
 
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most admired was Miss Mattie Ould, of Richmond, afterward Mrs. Schoolcraft. Mattie Ould was 
 one of the most famous of belles and beauties whose wit was only excelled by her personal loveliness 
 and charm of manner and whose face still smiles down from the pictures that hang on memory's 
 wall at White Sulphur where she reigned a queen of hearts. Her brilliant sayings are still 
 repeated here. Among others, that an old gentleman being fascinated with her appear- 
 ance, asked to be presented. She refused, having all the >oung beaux that she desired. It is said 
 that one evening in the ball room this old admirer stood near. She dropped her glove. (The old 
 man's name was Page.) He rushed forward and, picking up the glove, handing it to her, said: 
 
 "If from your glove you take the letter 'G,' " 
 Your glove is love, and that I bear for thee." 
 
 She turned, thanked him, and said : 
 
 "If frt>ni your name you take the letter 'P,' " 
 Your Page is age; that will not do for me." 
 
 At a dinner given in honor of Miss Virginia Triplet!, a beautiful belle of White Sulphur, Miss 
 Ould, when asked for a toast, charmingly replied : "Grace, beauty and wit make a fair triplctt." 
 Another time she was asked by a young girl which she should marry, a Mr. Wise or a Mr. Morri- 
 son. She replied, "Oh, hasten, sinner, to be li'isc. Stay not for Tomorrow's Sun." (Morrison). 
 To a Mr. Pace whom she disliked, boasting of his success, she said, "Oli, ill weeds grow a Pace." 
 
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A few summers ago when the venerable W. W. Corcoran, of Washington, was a familiar 
 figure at "Old White," an interesting romance was told of a Blucgrass belle. A lady who was a 
 visitor at tlie time told the story, and Mr. Corcoran showed her the letter : 
 
 "Dear Mr. Corcoran: What are a hundred dollars to you? Nothing. And yet they repre- 
 sent to me everything that is beautiful and delightful. With a hundred dollars I could go to White 
 Sulphur. I could get muslin dresses, pretty sashes, a leghorn hat just loaded with flowers. And 
 oh, I could get a Nile green silk ball gown and a white parasol and everything I would need to 
 make me a belle. My grandmother and my mother have been belles there, and I do believe if I 
 were just there I could be a belle, too. But how can I go witliout an outfit? Please, dear good 
 Mr. Corcoran, send me this small sum and I will bless you all my life. I think I can get a pass 
 and I am sure I can get a chaperone, but the outfit! Send vety, very soon. You are so good I 
 know you will. Your little friend." 
 
 Mr. Corcoran sent the check, tlie girl came, was a belle, and made a conquest. 
 
 If this old Southern resort could write the memoirs what readings we would have; volumes 
 could be filled with tales about the briglit sayings, the comedies and tragedies, the wits and sages, 
 beauties and beaux who furnished the company in these halls long ago. 
 
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SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE 
 GREENBRIER WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS. WEST VIRGINIA, JULY 18. 1908 
 
 IE man or woman wiio loves nature, loves the mountains best." Gay White Sulphur 
 life begins like the gay summer season ; joyous, blithesome, free and happy as the 
 glorious queen of beauty, "Nature's own sweet summer." 
 The Old White is en fete this season, the occasion being its centennial year. Preparations 
 are being made to celebrate the anniversary of so many seasons of triumph in an appropriate man- 
 ner, and already the guests are hastening to the grand home-coming. The passing years seem but 
 to enhance the popularity of the White Sulphur. All times are attractive at this historic old place, 
 the one golden link yet remaining between the past and present, still embodying the gay brilliant 
 life and generous hospitality, typical of the old South, added to its great natural advantages for 
 the physical well-being as well as the enjoyment of the humankind. This week lias been unusually 
 gay. Besides the impromiitu festivities constantly arising, a number of informal entertainments 
 have been given. Cards are always in evidence, and the beautiful weather has made all out-door diver- 
 sions a delight. Professor C. Victor Zebly, of Washington and Baltimore, who has presided over 
 
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this little kingdom of his own for twelve years has begnn his dancing classes, and not the least 
 enjoyable time of the evening is the children's hour in the ball room. 
 
 Representative people from all over the country, and even from Europe, are here, and it would 
 be difficult to find a more brilliant array of gallant men and beautiful women and children. 
 
 Prominent among the guests are the Minister from Norway and his wife. Mr. Ove Gude 
 and Madam Elna Gude, born in Stiernholm. They are accompanied by Mr. Skybak, first secretary 
 of the Legation, and are great acquisitions to our circle. Both husband and wife have lovely 
 voices, and entertain their friends most delightfully at their hospitable cottage. The Min- 
 ister brought his own piano from Xorway, while his wife is a wizard of the bow. Mr. and 
 Mrs. Gude are so American in their manner and speech that you would never suspect they hail 
 from the land of the reindeer and skii, of which King Edward's handsome daughter is Queen. 
 
 Mrs. John W. Beckley and her lovely daughters of Louisville, arrived this week and will take 
 part in our Greenbrier home-coming. 
 
 Mrs. Beckley, with her brilliant and attractive daughters. Misses Florence and Georgie 
 Beckley, are descendants from a long line of noble ancestors, namely, Beckleys, Pen- 
 dletons. Masons, Admiral Semmes, Dandridges and Washington. George Washington's grand- 
 father was their fiftli great-grandfather. William Dandridge, father of Martha Washington, was 
 the fourth great-grandfather. 
 
 Maj. J. A. McMullen, of Louisville, was an officer in the Civil War. He is an entertaining 
 
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talker. His father and three brothers, all of whom were officers, lost their lives in battle. Presi- 
 dent McKinlcy gave Maj. McMullcn's two sons commissions in the regular army during the Span- 
 ish-American War. By special request they were allowed to wear their family swords. Maj. 
 McMuIIen has been walking over the old battlefields, renewing memories of the war. He once 
 brought several prisoners to the White Sulphur. 
 
 Sprightly little Clarice Hewitt Leavell, from the Falls City, is the guest of her aunt, Miss 
 McDowell. This bewitching young damsel is a special pet at the Springs and the brag pupil of the 
 professor of dancing. Her fifth great grandfather, Thomas Nelson, was an officer in the Revolu- 
 tionary Army, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence and Governor of Virginia in 
 1781. 
 
 Mrs. Sweat, a lady well known in Washington and beloved for her many admirable qualities, 
 was the wife of a former member of Congress from Maine. 
 
 She still retains possession of her elegant old colonial home there, which is so filled with 
 souvenirs of travel in many lands that it resembles a delightful museum of treasures. Thus pos- 
 sessing vast information, having been lour times around the world, slie is considered a most 
 agreeable acquisition at the White Sulphur, where she is spending some time. 
 
 Mrs. Elizabeth D Van Culin, of Philadelphia, accompanied by her son, Mr. William T. Van 
 Culin, is enjoying a visit here. Mrs. Van Culin's charming personality evidences her descent 
 from the noted Du Piiy and Trabue families, French Huguenots. She is also a descendant of the 
 
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Beaufort family, English Buford, the first of whom settled in Virginia in 1638. Her grandfather 
 and his brothers fought in the Revolutionary War. 
 
 Captain Joseph Manigault, of South Carolina, who has been one of the regular habitues of 
 the White more than three score years, and probably knows more of its history than any other per- 
 son living, has returned for the present summer. Captain Manigault recalls with pride the "bons 
 comrades" of Henry Clay, of Kentucky (who, if introduced to you today, would recognize and salute 
 you by name ten years afterwards), when the great notable asked permission from the young 
 lad of seventeen for a light from his cigar. 
 
 Professor Charles A. Graves, of the Law faculty of the University of Virginia, is here accom- 
 panied by his wife. Mrs. Graves was the daughter of Rev. Dr. J. L. Kirkpatrick, formerly of the 
 Washington and Lee University. 
 
 Dr. R. W. Green. University of Virginia, is a familiar figure at the Old White. Dr. Green 
 is a man of extensive travel, witli a mind stored with intellectual riches, a feeling heart, simplicity of 
 life, and elegance of taste. 
 
 Judge and Mrs. William H. White, of Richmond, left tliis week for a trip to Yellow Stone 
 Park. They are splendid types of the cultured aristocratic Virginian. 
 
 Dr. R. C. Bryan, of Richmond, is physician here. He is a very dignified and agreeable man 
 and has won honors in his profession. The medical profession of Richmond has another dis- 
 tinguished representative at the Springs in the person of Dr. George Ross, an annual guest here 
 many years. 
 
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Mr. and Mrs. John D. Potts, of Richmond, art here with their lovely debutante daughter and 
 bright young son. Mr. Potts, one of the most courteous and affable of gentlemen, has recently 
 been made General Passenger Agent at his old home in Richmond, while Mrs. Potts, an attractive 
 woman of varied personal charms, is a general favorite with all the guests. As Miss Nell Potts 
 has spent every summer of her life at the Springs, she might flatteringly be styled an adopted 
 daughter of the "Old White." Young John D. Potts, the Second, is the pride and delight of the 
 ball room. 
 
 Other well known and recent additions to the guests of honor to tlie home-coming are Mr. G. 
 T. Glasgow, of Richmond, and his lovely daughters, Mrs. H. F. Houston, Mrs. Wilcox, and 
 Miss Ellen Glasgow. Mrs. Clarke, accompanied by her daughter. Miss Josephine, and young son, 
 Glasgow Clarke, will join the family later. A lovely, elderly woman who is receiving much atten- 
 tion is Mrs. Coleman Wortham, of Richmond, with her daughter, Mrs. Charles Wortham, a grace- 
 ful and agreeable acquisition to the company. 
 
 Petersburg, Va., is represented by Mr. and Mrs. John McGill, annual visitors season after season. 
 Mr. McGill is the bearer of one of the most distinguished names of the old Dominion, while Mrs. 
 McGill is well known and beloved for her many admirable charms. 
 
 Two very agreeable and cultured women are the Misses Julia and Priscilla Ward, of Nor- 
 folk, who having traveled extensively in foreign lands, are most interesting and popular guests. 
 Mrs. M. F. Reis, another social favorite of Norfolk, is here, accompanied by her popular young son, 
 M. Forney Reis, the second, and tiny Mary Kensett Reis. 
 
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The following comprise more recent arrivals : Mr. Wm. A. Warren, of "Bacon's Castle," his 
 picturesque old home on the James River, is accompanied by his daughter and grand- 
 daughter, Mrs. R. L. Powers and cunning little Sarah Powers, of Richmond. Also with Mr. Warren 
 are his two granddaughters. Misses Sarah and Elizabeth Wilson, of Wilson's Landing, Va. 
 
 Mrs. F. H. Kendall, a prominent society leader and social entertainer, of the historic city of 
 Columbia, S. C, is accompanied by her bright young son, Francis H. Kendall, the second. Mrs. 
 Kendall is an attractive woman of varied personal clianiis. who ha? graced the company from 
 every standpoint. 
 
 Among the popular guests at the Springs season after season are Col. and Mrs. Rudolph S. Turk, 
 of Staunton, Va. The Colonel, a well-known lawyer, has a large practice in West Virginia, as 
 well as in his own state. He is also prominent in journalistic circles and at his suburban home at 
 Staunton he is very fond of indulging in his favorite pursuit — gardening. He is tall, fine looking, 
 and has the most winning manners and conversation which endear him to all. His wife is a lovely 
 woman and her presence is always a welcome addition to social circles at the Old White. 
 
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SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE 
 GREENBRIER WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, WEST VIRGINIA. JULY 23, 1908 
 
 HE season is now on in earnest, and the guests at the Old White are enjoying the most 
 incomparable weather. Owing to the intense heat in the cities, every incoming train adds 
 its quota to the number who are arriving daily in order to take part in the home- 
 coming and the many grand affairs arranged for its proper celebration. After all, the charm 
 of the Old White is the certainty one has of each year meeting many of the same people, and 
 one season here gives one the feeling of home-coming which has endeared the place to so 
 many generations. Everybody desires to be on hand for the tirst annual Greenbrier Horse 
 Show also : the entries are filling up rapidly, and the display on this momentous occasion 
 promises to be one of wonderful triumphs. We are thrilled with enthusiasm by the bright 
 red posters announcing that Gen. Watts, 2 :o6f4 champion three-year-old trotter, will go an 
 exhibition mile, including twelve classes of harness and saddle horses. 
 
 Mrs. Sanford Kellogg, of Washington, widow of the late Col. Sanford Kellogg, of the navy, 
 has joined our charmed circle. Mrs. Kellogg has very attractive manners and is a handsome, fasci- 
 nating and original woman. She is devoted to the Old White and shows her devotion by returning 
 
 every season. 
 
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Miss Fendall, of VVasliingtun City, an interesting and accomplished girl, is chaperoned at White 
 Sulpliur hy Mr. and Mrs. Vv'estiiioreiaiiJ Davis, of Leesburg, Va. 
 
 Chief of Staff Major General Franklin Bell, and Mrs. Bell, of Washington, are expected here 
 August I. 
 
 General Alshire, the quartermaster general from Washington, recently promoted to that position, 
 is a guest at the Springs. 
 
 Inspector General E. A. Garlington is making tlie animal inspection of the West Point Acad- 
 emy and will join his family here next montli. 
 
 Leesburg is spendidly represented by Mr. and Mrs. \\ cstmoreland Davis, whose magnificent 
 home, Morven Park, was formerly owned by Governor Swan, of Maryland, and is one of the show 
 places in the State, and situated in tlie midst of a famous hunting country. Mr. Davis holds the 
 envied office of a master of the hounds of the London Hunt Club. House parties are numerous; 
 last Thanksgiving tliere were twenty-six guests in the home, and on Cliristmas twenty-five shared 
 their hospitality. Among them was Clarence Moore, of Washington, master of hounds for nine 
 years, and Mr. tlitchcock, of Boston, another famous hunter, who held the same office. Mr. and 
 Mrs. Davis have recently returned from spending the season in London. 
 
 Year after year the hunting set of New York and Boston assemble at Morven Park for the 
 annual meet, some of the guests riding to hounds, while others follow the gay cavalcade in car- 
 riages and join them at luncheon. In the evening handsome dinners and hunt balls are given, the 
 
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men dancing in their "pink" coats, the women wearing the most elaborate evening gowns and 
 jewels. Mrs. Davis was a Miss Inman, of New York City, and is noted as a queen of hostesses, 
 and is one of the most accomplished horsewomen in the States. 
 
 A striking attraction of the Springs this summer is the number of young girls, all in the first 
 bloom of youth, and a veritable rosebud garden of girls. These charming young women go in for 
 athletics, holding high carnival about the tennis courts and in the great pool of mineral water. 
 
 The most brilliant cotillion that has been given this summer was danced on Friday evening, 
 delightfully led by Mr. and Mrs. John A. Tliayer, of Charleston, \V. Va. 
 
 Among the number of new figures that were introduced was the popular Barn Dance, that has 
 so recently sprung into favor at the Old White. It will be an interesting feature in the Hunt Ball. 
 Herr Carl B. Neumann, director of the Columbia Theatre orchestra, of Washington, is in charge 
 of our music, and has arranged some beautiful programs. 
 
 A sprightly girl who received much flattering attention at the debutante gernian, as the 
 cotillion was christened, was Miss Garlington, the young daughter of Inspector General Garlington, 
 of Washington. Among the belles of the summer are the Misses Lemmon, neices of Col. Richard 
 Dulany, welcome additions to the charming coterie. 
 
 From Athens, Ga., come the three Graces, as the Phinizy sisters have been called. Anne is a 
 graceful brunette, whose handsome face is lighted by the brightest of dark Southern eyes. Boiling 
 is a brunette with brown eyes and silken hair of tl'.e same hue ; the dancing of this bewitching girl 
 
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is the very poetry of motion, while young Martha Suzanne bids fair to be as radiant as her hand- 
 some brunette mother. 
 
 Tall, handsome and charming. Miss Emma Gray White, of Richmond, is a superb type of the 
 stately belles of the Old Dominion. Miss White is a graceful equestrian, and will ride her own 
 mount in the coming Horse Show. 
 
 Miss Ellen Glasgow, the accomplished and brilliant authoress of Richmond, Va., attracts with 
 her gentle virtues and loveliness. 
 
 Mrs. John Chisolmn, of New York City, a magnificent looking gentlewoman of noble mien, 
 with glowing dark eyes, returned, as usual, for the season at White Sulphur. 
 
 Mrs. Chisolnm delights in the guardianship of her brilliant young nephew, Mr. Marion Whaley, 
 who is enroute to New York from a summer sojourn at Hays Gold Mine, near Glenwood Springs, 
 Colorado. 
 
 A distinguished representation from Covington, Va., Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lewis Parrish, after 
 an absence of several months in Europe, are here now. The former is the prominent corporation 
 lawyer of the C. & O. Railroad, whose lovely wife, nee Miss Gray Morehead, of New York, was a 
 favorite belle at the Old White, and greatly admired for her many charms of manner, vivacity and 
 brilliance of wit. 
 
 Among the many lovely women at the White, none are more popular and more admired than 
 Mrs. Louis Storrow Greene, of Alexandria, Va., who, with her pretty blue-eyed boy, Julian Thomp- 
 son, is spending the month's end at the White. 
 
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Mr. Hari P. Mitra, of Calcutta, India, a Cornell University student, is touring the country 
 studying our natural resources. Mr. Mitra came to White Sulphur this week to investigate the 
 United States Government Fisheries, which is one of the many points of interest in this locality. 
 
 Truly the wise men of the East or Old World may learn of great men of the new Wes.tern 
 World. 
 
 There is something that appeals to all tastes at the "Old White." If you care for nature, there 
 are red dawns and golden sunsets ; billow on billow of purple mountains, clouldless moonlight nights 
 and a scenery and climate that are ever changing and always glorious. It was here where the great 
 men and lovely women of the South feasted, lived and loved in Ihe golden time of old. Verily, 
 there is nothing so enchanting as to take a little journey into the past with its great and lovely 
 memories. 
 
 Major Thomas L. Broun, of Charleston, W. Va.. and his lovely wife are enjoying the home- 
 coming season. 
 
 Truly may it be said : 
 
 "You may break, ye may shatter, the vase as ye will 
 The scent of the rose will linger there still." 
 
 Major Broun, though sliattercd and broken by his presence and reminiscenses, sheds abroad 
 the sweet, dead past of the Old South — the strange contrast of his first coming to White Sulphur in 
 
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i8so, in the halcyon days before the war, when he drove in his coach with four-in-hand. Major 
 Broun was a Confederate voluateer in the Kanawha Regiment of Charleston, \V. Va., and in 
 August, 1861, was promoted by General Wise to the rank of Major of liis regiment. 
 
 Mrs. Edward D. Christian, of Richmond, a lovely and most lovable woman, arrived this week, 
 accompanied by her debutante daughter. Miss Dorothy Cliristian, who is one of the most graceful 
 dancers here and a regular pocket Venus of a girl. 
 
 From Richmond, that city of feminine loveliness, comes the elegant Mrs. Thomas P. Rutherford 
 and her dainty blonde daughter, pretty Miss Gwendolyn. 
 
 An agreeable acquisition is tall, graceful Miss Mary Lyons, of Richmond, who is the guest of 
 Miss Eftie Branch, of the same city. A handsome matron from Richmond is Mrs. J. D. Simmons. 
 She has beautiful, dark bright eyes, a graceful figure and dresses exquisitely. Her two sons, 
 Walter and Reginald, arc favorites with all here. Mrs. G. B. McAdams, of Richmond, is liere with 
 her piquant, brunette daughter, son, and daughter-in-law. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas B. McAdams are 
 resting quietly in their cozy cottage in Baltimore Row. Among those who are not taking any part 
 in the social gayeties are Mrs. Barton H. Grundy, of Richmond, and her bright, young daughter, 
 darling Miriam. Others who have re.turned for the season and are resting quietly are: Mrs. J. W. 
 Maddin, of Nashville, accompanied by her lovely daughter, Mrs. Louise M. Brown and her grace- 
 ful, yuung granddaughter. 
 
 Another agreeable woman here is Mrs. Thomas Benton Xeale, a Virginian, whose home is now 
 
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in Nashville, Tenn., accompanied l)y her cliarniing daughter. Mrs. W. P. Rutland, and beautiful 
 baby granddaughter Ellenora. 
 
 Mrs. W. H. Ross of Mobile, Ala., and her lovely daughter, Aliss Eugenia Ross, and popular 
 Mr. Frank Ross, have arrived, and are comfortably established in their cottage on the terraced Tan- 
 sas Row. These delightful people are prominently identified with the "Old V\'hite" and have been 
 annual guests here for a number of years. 
 
 Washingtonians have always had a great fondness for the Old White, and Mr. and Mrs. R. Ross 
 Perry, of that city, have ever been popular visitors at the Springs. Mr. Perry is one of the most 
 distinguished lawyers at the Washington bar. He is a cultured and agreeable gentleman, who has 
 travelled extensively and speaks seven languages fluently. His wife is one of those sunny-tempered 
 women who make friends wherever they go. Her grandfather came to Washington from Phila- 
 delphia in 1801 when the seat of Government was removed to that city and held a high position in 
 its service. His home was one of the seven houses first built in \\'ashingtun and his clever grand- 
 daughter was born under the roof of this ancestral home which is still standing. 
 
 Mr. and Mrs. Perry have a handsome residence of their own at the Capital and when they visit 
 the Old White they always receive a warm Virginia welcome. 
 
 Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Goldsboro have arrived and are taking an active part in the home-coming 
 festivities. Mr. Goldsboro has attained fame and fortune as a prominent lawyer of Washington. 
 Mrs. Goldsboro is an agreeable woman of most gracious and attractive manners. 
 
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Charming Mrs. R. Hunter Dulaney and her beautiful daughter, of Washington, are here for the 
 season, aristocrat's "au bout des angles." 
 
 Mr. and Mrs. John Middlcton, of New York City, occupy their picturesque villa in Virginia 
 Row. The Middleton cottage is lavishly decorated both within and without and is year after year 
 the center of a generous hospitality. 
 
 Mr. T. B. Yuille, of the city of New York, also is here for the home-coming, accompanied by 
 his agreeable wife and four dainty blonde daughters, Ellen, Melissa, Burkes and Nancy, school girls 
 as yet and very graceful dancers. 
 
 We have been shaking hands with ourselves this week over a bouquet tossed us by Mr. Logan 
 C. Murray, President of the American National Bank of Louisville. He declared he had visited 
 numerous resorts and had come in contact with many courteous, cultured people, but the society of 
 the "Old White" eclipsed that of any other place. 
 
 Verily ; as has been well said, "It is indeed a liberal education to spend one season at the White 
 Sulphur Springs." 
 
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 ] E are now preparing for our grand centennial celebration and home-coming week ; and 
 the Old White is rapidly filling up with guests from all over the country. So many 
 and varied are the social affairs arranged for this week that invitations are being 
 showered upon us daily. The round of gaieties will include elegant dinners, suppers, lawn fetes, 
 tournaments, and luncheons al fresco, and then, oh I the Greenbrier Horse Show and Hunt Ball. 
 It is probable that the Hon. William H. Taft, the Republican nominee for President, will accept 
 an invitation to be present during the week. Mr. and Mrs. Taft have many friends at the Springs 
 and are prominent people, so it is intended to make their sojourn with us a red letter affair in their 
 summer calendar, and something pleasant to look back upon after the close of the coming presi- 
 dential campaign. Mrs. Rawlins Lowndes, of Charleston, S. C, arrived this week. Tall, handsome 
 and graceful in bearing, Mrs. Lowndes has always been recognized as the social leader of society 
 here, as she is at home. It would not be possible to find a more elegant grande dame. Her 
 home in Charleston is a historical residence. Mr. Lowndes has lived there for three score and ten 
 years and his father and grandfather dispensed a royal hospitality beneath its roof before him. 
 
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The large, stately rooms are filled with magnificent old mahogany furniture, almost priceless 
 in value, and antique silver that was once the property of that famous Governor, Lowndes, who 
 kept his State in the grand historic home in colonial days. This beautiful old home is on Bay 
 Street, fronting the great bay on which Fort Sumter is situated. It is three stories in height and 
 has three galleries along the side. Like most of the antique Southern homes of Charleston it is 
 built on the street, and you enter by a door that opens from the wide gallery. 
 
 Capt. and Mrs. Robert E. Lee, with their young daughters, pretty Anne Carter, aged eleven, and 
 graceful Mary Custis, eight years of age, are occupying their cottage in Baltimore Row. Capt. Lee is 
 the youngest son of General Robert E. Lee and bears the name the whole nation loves and venerates. 
 He and his wife are valuable acquisitions to social circles at the Springs. 
 
 Miss Mary Lee daughter of the popular Idol of the South, is traveling in Europe this year; 
 her absence makes a great gap in our joyous home-coming feasts. 
 
 Mrs. Frances Fearn, born in Louisville, Ky., and widow of the late Hon. Walker Fearn, Minis- 
 ter to Rouniania, Servia and Greece, paid us a flying visit this month and will return to the Old 
 White in August to deliver her lecture, "A Message of Love to the Blind." Mrs. Fearn is a lovely 
 and highly gifted woman, a personal friend of Queen Carmen Sylva, of Roumania, whose message 
 of good cheer to the sightless she has been commissioned to deliver personally throughout the 
 country. Mrs. Fearn is both beautiful and brilliant, fascinating in manners and conversation, and 
 
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will be doubly welcome coming as she does as the spokeswoman and representative of that gra- 
 cious personality, Queen Carmen Sylva. 
 
 "Meet me at the Meadows," is the cry at present, "The Meadows" being the magnificent stock 
 farm of that popular gentleman, Mr. Thornton Lewis, of Cincinnati, and the scene of the forth- 
 coming Greenbrier County Horse Show, which will be held there August 7 and 8. Mr. Lewis has 
 had a fine mile track laid out, a grandstand built, and provided every convenience for the patrons 
 and exhibitors of the show, which promises to be one of the swell events of the season. Mr. 
 Lewis and family reside in a handsome colonial home near the Springs and entertain royally and 
 often, both at White Sulphur and under their own roof and rafters. Their two children, Alice, 
 aged fourteen, and Lawrence, aged twelve, have their choice of numberless ponies and carts, and 
 there are fully sixty-five blooded horses on the farm. Dashing red posters and postal cards adver- 
 tising the show have been sent out, and we are now getting out our best becomes, in readiness for 
 the jolly occasion. 
 
 One of the brilliant affairs arranged for the home-coming season will be a Hunt Ball to be 
 given at tlie springs on the evening of August 7 by the men guests of the Old White. A number of 
 grand aft'airs are on the tapis for the entire month. A magnificent bal poudre Century Ball will be 
 given by the ladies complimentary to the men who entertain so lavishly during the entire season. 
 
 A delightful couple now here are Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wellington Cobb, of New York City, 
 with their daughter and young son. Mr. and Mrs. Cobb are North Carolinians by birth, coming 
 
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originally from Greensboro. Mrs. Cobb is one of the most beautiful women at the springs, with 
 glorious soft brown eyes and an exquisite face. Mr. Cobb is a man in the very prime of life, tall, 
 fine looking and very courtly in his manners. Their lovely daughter was one of the young girls 
 who danced in the cotillion this week. 
 
 From Charleston, S. C, come Mr. and Mrs. John Calhoun Simonds, accompanied by their young 
 daughter, Elizabeth, and their bright boy, John Calhoun Simonds, the second. Mrs. Simonds is a 
 tall, graceful brunette, her beautifully appointed modern home is on East Battery, Charleston, and 
 commands a magnificent view of the bay and old Fort Sumter. 
 
 Mr. and Mrs. McEwen Johnston, of Macon, Ga., are here accompanied by their beautiful daugh- 
 ter. Miss Viola Johnston. These aristocratic Southerners received an ovation upon their arrival, 
 after an absence of four years. 
 
 An attractive representative of the society of the Windy City is Mrs. George Evans Davis, 
 who is accompanied by Mrs. George Van Hagen, of Cincinnati. These charming ladies are sis- 
 ters of Mrs. Thornton Lewis, of the Queen City. iMrs. Davis is an accomplished whip and will 
 drive her horses tandem in the forthcoming Horse Show. 
 
 Among the arrivals this week was Mrs. Andrew Bradley, of Washington, born Julia Kellogg. 
 Mrs. Bradley was a belle at the "Old White" during her girlhood and was given a Whilte Sulphur wel- 
 come on her arrival. Mrs. Isham Hornsby, of Washington City, who has not visited White Sulphur 
 for several seasons past, is with us once more and is a social favorite; her bright, dark eyes, silvery 
 
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hair, and stately bearing give her a picturesque appearance. Mrs. Hornsby is a daughter of the 
 late Judge Jere Black. Her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Evans, of the army, 
 arrived this week and will remain for the season. 
 
 Mr. Eugene Herman Tricon, paymaster of the army, and Mrs. Tricon, are here this summer. 
 Mrs. Tricon is a brunette, very charming, and both she and her husband are taking an active part 
 in the social gaieties. 
 
 Among the interesting guests we are attracted by a few ladies who do not take part in gaieties, 
 yet who win unrivalled admiration. A beautiful bunch of white roses, as it were, women in the 
 golden autumn time of life. No guest is better known nor more appreciated than Mrs. George E. 
 Bagby, of Richmond, Va., who shows her devotion to the Old White by returning every season. Nor- 
 folk is represented by Mrs. Benjamin C. Gray, a woman coming of the most distinguished ancestry, 
 and gifted with most gracious manners. Mrs. Gray was a debutante and belle at White Sulphur in 
 1844. Mrs. Edward C. Robinson, of Richmond, is one of the handsomest women at the White. 
 She wears her silvery hair like a Duchess, while her elegant manners attract all. 
 
 Another popular elderly guest is Mrs. W. W. Bruce, of Lexington, Ky., distinguished for her 
 brilliancy of wit and ready humor. 
 
 Among the prominent habitues of the Springs, are Col. John P. Branch and his lovely daughter, 
 of Richmond. Miss Branch and her father are popular representatives of the high-bred, gener- 
 ous hospitality of the South. Col. Branch has been a visitor here fifty-five seasons, and is de- 
 lightful to know, besides being a liberal, progressive man. 
 
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One of the happiest families here, and one that seems to thoroughly enjoy cottage life, are Mrs. 
 J. W. Reinhart, of Plainfield, N. J., and her interesting daughter and granddaughters, Mr. and 
 Mrs. John A. Thayer, of Charleston, W. Va., and dainty Mary Elizabeth and petite Josephine. 
 
 Mr. and Mrs. Henry T. Ellett, of Richmond have arrived. Mr. Ellett first visited the "Old 
 White" in 1867. Mrs. Ellett is a woman of cordial and gracious manners, a favorite with all. 
 
 Baltimore will be well represented this season and the colony already numbers many visitors. 
 
 Mrs. H. S. Lumpkin and her sister, Mrs. M. E. Sindall, are here again accompanied by Mr. 
 and Mrs. James Clarke and their daughter, lovely Miss Suzanne Clark. Mr. Clark is a prominent 
 banker of Baltimore and has acquired wealth and distinction. 
 
 Mrs. Warren Elliott, of Baltimore, who has not been here for several seasons, is with us this 
 year. Miss Bessie Elliott, her brilliant daughter, has received much flattering attention, while 
 her son, Mr. Charles Elliott, is one of the most graceful dancers at the Springs. Mr. and Mrs. 
 S. W. Helm, of New York City, and their pretty, brunette daughter, aged thirteen, are here for the 
 home-coming. Mrs. Helm was a Baltimore belle, her mother, Mrs. W. T. Brantly, a famous 
 beauty of Georgia. Mr. Helm is a member of the big Tobacco Trust of New York. He is a 
 North Carolinian by birth, and a genial, popular gentleman. Mr. Wm. Fell Johnson, of Rockland, 
 Md., after a visit of some length at the Old White, much to tlie regret of his friends, has returned 
 home. 
 
 Monday afternoon Mrs. Henrietta Campbell Lay and Miss Anne Campbell, of Baltimore, gave 
 
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a picturesque Lawn Fete to which general invitations were issued, while the guests of honor were 
 Capt. and Mrs. Robert E. Lee. The attendance was large and the very names of the hostesses a 
 sufficient guarantee of a delightful time for one and all. 
 
 At this beautiful fete cliampetre a wit remarked, speaking of the brilliancy of the guests, that 
 though they had no tea, it was evident they had an abundance of rcparte, and that of the sparkling 
 variety. 
 
 Other well known and recent arrivals: Mr. and Mrs. J. Adger Smythe, of Charleston, S. C. 
 Mr. Smythe has occupied prominent positions of eminence and distinction in his famed city, while 
 Mrs. Smythe is possessed of rare accomplishments and reminds one of Paul Hamilton Hayne's 
 Charleston and its beautiful women. 
 
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 ^3^1 VERYTHING and everybody here is en fete. Once the center of the country's fashionable 
 l ^^^w I'f*^. the Old White, whose history teems with triumphs of all the great American belles 
 ""^*~'""^^ ' and chivalrous beaux, presents, during these weeks, a scene of animation reminiscent of 
 its past glories. 
 
 This week guests arrived daily and hourly, and it seemed like a genuine, old-fashioned home- 
 coming indeed, when the newcomers were received with open arms and little shouts of joy by old 
 friends of past seasons. Our days are literally congested with amusements ; polo aquatic parties, 
 bridge, which devotees cling to as tenaciously as did Horatio of old, tennis tournaments, elegant din- 
 ners, series of suppers, the Horse Show and the grand Hunt Ball, all demonstrate that White Sul- 
 phur has a horse on all other resorts. One hears nothing but horse talk now, coaching parties are 
 all the rage, and the springs brake, or, "our brake," as we call it, is painted a dashing red and drawn 
 by four spanking bays. 
 
 One of the social features of the week was the gay coaching party given by Mr. and Mrs. John 
 Middleton, of New York, who were driven to the old Sweet Springs, and returned by the light 
 of the moon. 
 
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That most delightful lecturer and social favorite, Burr Mcintosh, gave a charming talk here 
 Monday evening, taking for his subject Secretary Taft's visit to the Orient, and after listening to 
 him and enjoying the wonderful display of interesting pictures, we are now en rapport with every- 
 thing connected with the triumphal swing around the circle of our Presidential candidate and 
 guest. 
 
 Mrs. John D. Potts, of Richmond, gave a tennis tournament to the young people, which lasted 
 several days and was hotly contested. The prize was a silver loving cup. 
 
 Thursday morning, Mrs. Louis W. Haskell, of New York, gave a large and brilliant bridge 
 party for men and women in the drawing room, the guests of honor being Mrs. Langdon Cheves 
 and Mrs. A. Thesmar, of Savannah. The decorations, tally cards, prizes and menu were lovely, and 
 the affair a most enjoyable one. The game called for twelve tables, and one dozen handsome 
 prizes were awarded. 
 
 So many entertainments are on the cards, so to speak, for the month, that engagements are 
 being made two weeks ahead, and the pleasure-seekers will have no rest until the gay season comes 
 to an end. 
 
 An elegant dinner was given here Friday evening by Dr. and Mrs. T. M. Chatard, of Washington. 
 The floral decorations were beautiful and the menu a gem. The Chatards are delightful people, 
 who come annually to the springs, and always entertain most agreeably. 
 
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Secretary and Mrs. Taft were with us Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, and nothing 
 was neglected to make their visit a regular ovation. 
 
 Mrs. Worthington, of Louisville, Ky., born Minnie Osborn, is here with her dainty niece. Miss 
 Emily Bland, a petite blonde beauty, who is numbered among the belles, and who comes of the 
 famous Bland family of Petersburg, Va. 
 
 Mrs. Worthington is the widow of the distinguished army surgeon, and a niece of the late 
 Isham Henderson, of Louisville. 
 
 But the ball, the ball ! Blessed be tlie merry spirits who set the ball a-rolling. On this memora- 
 ble evening the ball-room suggested a great forest ablaze with light and color, and filled with music. 
 The woods were stripped to furnish the cedar which hung from the walls, the chandeliers and the 
 elevated stand, sacred to the musicians ; ropes, garlands, screens of beautiful green loaded the air 
 with balsamic odors. Immense rosettes of blue, yellow, crimson and white were used to fasten the 
 ropes of evergreens to the chandeliers, and in the center of each there was suspended a large silver 
 horse shoe. Two life-size papier mache horses represented in the act of jumping hurdles, ornamented 
 the musicians' stand, and these were ridden by gentlemen in hunting coats of pink. Those who took 
 part in the grand march into the ball-room, assembled in the drawing room and then following our 
 distinguished guests, Mr. and Mrs. Taft, marched the length of the long gallery. 
 
 The cotillion was led by Mr. and Mrs. John A Thayer, of Charlestown, W. Va. Mr. Thayer 
 carried the American flag while Mrs. Thayer was standardbearer of the colors of the Confederacy. 
 
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Many couples bearing the National and Confederate flags marched behind them, and the music 
 chosen for the lead was the inspiring strains of "Dixie." All the figures introduced were suggestive 
 of the Horse Show. Men in pink coats driven by merry maidens who jumped miniature hurdles. 
 There were five-in-hand of men with pretty women in gorgeous ball gowns holding the reins, and 
 four-in-hand of bright-eyed, silken-haired beauties showing their paces while the gentlemen handled 
 the ribbons. The favors were horse shoes for luck, whips, jockey caps, saddles, and all sorts of 
 dainty and beautiful souvenirs suggestive of the first gentlemen of the land, for the time being, 
 at least. 
 
 The centennial of the Old White and that of Johann Strauss, the waltz king, are both this sum- 
 mer, and Director Carl L. Neumann, honored the memory of the composer by arranging a program 
 of his waltzes for the big ball. The beautiful Blue Danube was the star feature, and the meeting of 
 old friends in old haunts has revived the fondness for the lovely dance music of other days. The 
 waltz belongs to the Germans and Austrians, and since the time when the soldiers of Napoleon in- 
 troduced it into Paris, musicians have vied with one another in composing their most exquisite 
 strains for tliis dance, but few have equaled and none excelled the great Viennese. 
 
 The Greenbrier County Horse Show which concluded the week-end festivities, attracted hun- 
 dreds of inland lovers of the sport, with Bar Harbor and Newport horse shows yet to come. 
 
 While blue ribbons and silver cups held a conspicuous place on the program for the week, the 
 Old White four hundred were in full swing. So splendid an affair as the Horse Show will be a great 
 
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drawing card, and the name of Thornton Lewis, its sponsor, will be heralded by fame all over the 
 country. 
 
 The Horse Show and Hunt Ball, graced by the presence of Mr. and Mrs. Taft and thousands of 
 guests, passed off in a blaze of glory. Never was there a more magnificent display of beauty, grace 
 and elaborate toilets, the women appearing like so mony gorgeous flowers. A number of Kentucky 
 thoroughbreds were entered in the show, and when the prizes had been awarded, and the famous 
 ball came off, Mr. and Mrs. Taft not only took part in the grand march with its long line of lovely 
 women and courtly men, but they also danced, thereby adding to the general satisfaction of the 
 crowd which had assembled to do them honor. Twenty-five very handsome cups were awarded 
 at the show, the Springs Company being foremost in the number of its awards, while the Watts 
 Cup was the largest and most valuable prize that was offered. 
 
 Among the arrivals who have spent the month of August here time out of mind are Mr. and 
 Mrs. Charles H. Pettet, of Louisville. 
 
 Mr. Pettet is a prominent and successful business man of that city, while Mrs. Pettet is one of 
 the most popular matrons, admired for her vivacity and gracious ways, and with her prematurely 
 silvered locks and handsome bearing, make a very distingue and attractive woman at White 
 Sulphur. 
 
 Rev. Arthur N. Coles, of Philadelphia, is with us once more for his annual August vacation. 
 
 Mr. and Mrs. Julian T. Burke, of Alexandria, Va., have also been with us, and their pretty 
 
 sixteen year old daughter. Miss Esther Burke, was a member of the party. 
 
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Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Semple, of St. Louis, have returned for their summer sojourn at the 
 White. Miss Emerine Semple spent the month of July with a camping party in the East and will 
 join her parents in August for the home-coming festivities. 
 
 Miss Mary Elvira Cook and her brother, Mr. Henry Carleton Cook, of Columbus, Ga., annual 
 visitors to the Old White for many years, arrived here August i and have taken part in the home- 
 coming festivities. 
 
 Miss Cook is the only daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James C. Cook, her father having been 
 a man of culture and means, while her mother was accounted one of the most brilliant women of 
 her day. Mr. Cook was a frequent visitor at the White Sulphur up to the time of his death; and it 
 was his custom to come here in ante-bellum days in his own carriage escorted by trained family 
 servants. 
 
 Miss Cook is a dignified and lovely woman, she has brilliant dark eyes, black hair and a fair 
 yet rose complexion. Her manners are those of the typical Southern woman, sweet, gracious and 
 perfectly unaffected. 
 
 The affection existing between Miss Cook and her brother, Mr. Henry Carlton Cook, is most 
 beautiful. They are constantly together and Mr. Cook is a brilliant raconteur and has a readiness 
 of repartee which makes his conversation a source of delight to one and all. This week Mr. and 
 Miss Cook had for their guest the Rev. J. S. McElroy, of Columbus, Ga., whose ancestors were 
 among the famous McElroys of Kentucky. Dr. McElroy is a clergyman of the Presbyterian 
 
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Church, a very eloquent devine, in the prime of life. It was regretted that he could only remain 
 with us for the brief space of tliree or four days. 
 
 The Misses Charlotte and Rose Briscoe, of Knoxville, Tenn., superb beauties, two buds upon 
 one stem as it were, are here, chaperoned by their aunt, Mrs. Tully R. Cornick, a gracious, elegant 
 woman. The Misses Briscoe have received any amount of attention, and will carry away many 
 hearts enslaved by their charms. 
 
 Foremost among the entertainers this season has been Mr. Walter H. Henderson, of New 
 York City. He is a handsome, agreeable beau, and has been the host of numberless breakfasts, 
 luncheons, Tally-ho parties, dinners, dances and suppers. This is his seventh consecutive season at 
 the "Old White," and he is bon garcon with all the belles and beaux. 
 
 The Governor of Virginia and Mrs. Swanson are great social favorites. Mrs. Swanson is ad- 
 mired for her magnificent presence, and is always gowned with taste and elegance. Mrs. Warren 
 J. Flick, of New York City, takes her place among the distingue and liandsome women of the 
 Springs. Mrs. Julian S. Ogden, widow of a distinguished naval officer, is here from Washington. 
 Mrs. Ogden is a handsome and gracious woman. Mrs. Elijah Bohon, of Louisville, a dignified 
 and lovable woman, is enjoying a visit to the White, where she has made many friends. 
 
 So brilliant is the list that it seems almost impossible to chronicle all the charming women who 
 come to the Old White. Conspicuous among them however is Miss Octavia Bates, of Baltimore, 
 one of the progressive and distinguished women of America. Miss Bates is a member of that 
 
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famous organization, The International Coiuicil of Women, and enjoyed the distinction of reading 
 a paper before that body at the meeting held in London in 1899. She was a delegate from the 
 Maryland Line Chapter of the D. A. R. April, 1909, and read a most forceful paper before the 
 different congresses of women at the Cohmibiaii Exposition in Chicago. 
 
 It would be difficult to find a more popular woman or one more unspoiled by the honors thus 
 lavished upon lier. 
 
 The Lone Star State has always been brilliantly represented at the Springs, one of its most 
 agreeable women being Mrs. S. B. Jones, who with her lovely daughter and handsome son, have 
 but recently returned from Paris, France. Miss Irma Jones wears the most chic gowns like a veritable 
 Parisian, and was one of the twenty-four beautiful women who danced in the Minuet at the 
 Home-Coming Ball. Her brother is a popular beau, always in demand and a general favorite. 
 
 Mrs. Enders, of Richmond, Va., who arrived this week, is a handsome brunette — a widow, 
 who was also a belle of the Springs. An agreeable woman is Mrs. Chas. Stokes, of Richmond, 
 who is a blonde beauty, and is accompanied by her pretty daughter. Miss Aline Stokes, who was one 
 of the belles at the ball. 
 
 From Richmond comes Miss Page Royall, a glowing brunette beauty, who was present at the 
 horse show and a belle at the ball. 
 
 "The four winds blow in renowned guests from every port." 
 
 There has rarely been seen a larger assemblage at White Sulphur Springs of distinguished 
 
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families known for their achievements in the battlefield, independent of their old blue blood, for 
 their fame as bishops, jurists, Governors and makers of the laws which now govern our country. 
 There seems to be an unusual collection of descendants of legal lights. 
 
 Dr. and Mrs. Holt are regular visitors here from Surry. The doctor is one of the best known 
 men in the State, and has a wide acquaintance. Mrs. Holt is one of the most popular visitors here. 
 
 The music is quite a feature of the Springs, and the fine hand morning and afternoon concerts 
 delight music lovers. Professor Carl Neumann is excelling himself this summer, and the Sunday 
 evening concerts given in the Hotel salon are largely attended and splendid programs are played, 
 while the cornet soloist, Guy G. Gauglcr, and Mr. Henry Jaeger, the flute soloist, are gifted artists 
 and great favorites with the guests. 
 
 SUNDAY EVENING CONCERT. 
 Carl L. Neuman, Director 
 
 PROGRAM 
 
 1 March— NIBELUNGEN IVagitcr 
 
 2 Overture— MARTHA Flolow 
 
 3 Selection— CARMEN BUcI 
 
 4 Sextette from LUCIA Doiticclli 
 
 5 Excerpts from the PRIMA DONNA Herbert 
 
 6 AVE MARIA Gounod 
 
 7 Song of HARRY LAUDER 
 
 8 Flower Song— HEARTS and FLOWERS Tohani 
 
 9 Selection— RIGOLETTO Verdi 
 
 DOXOLOGY. 
 
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 GREENBRIER WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, WEST VIRGINIA, AUGUST 15. 1908 
 
 HOUGH our political lights may be fled, yot our garlands are not dead, nor our banquet 
 halls deserted. On the contrary, so little cessation has there been in the gayeties that the 
 beautiful cedar decorations and the handsome flags draped over the ball-room walls have 
 been left intact. 
 
 It is needless to say anything of the visit of Secretary and Mrs. Taft. Life for them, wrhile 
 here, was one glittering horizon of smiles, handsliakes, feasts and good wishes. One Louisville 
 woman, who takes a personal pride in the Old Wliite, remarked to Mr. Taft that she hoped his 
 would soon be the name of another President of the LJnited States who had lionored White Sul- 
 phur by his presence ; whereupon the genial candidate smiled approvingly. 
 
 The Hon. and Mrs. Jos. H. Gaines, of Charleston, W. Va.. gave a splendid dinner, witli Mr. and 
 Mrs. Taft guests of honor. The table, which was set in the form of a hollow square, was some- 
 thing to dream about. The inner space was decorated most artistically with ferns and American 
 Beauty roses ; around the outer edge were trailing vines and green leaves, starred here and there 
 with white carnations and clusters of pink roses and carnations. The guests assembled in the recep- 
 
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tion room before proceeding to the table, and here each lady was presented with a tremendous 
 bunch of American Beauty roses, almost as big, if not as radiant as herself. 
 
 Sunday morning a large congregation assembled in the consecrated church, wherein our sum- 
 mer visitors unite in worship, and a very eloquent sermon was preached by the scholarly divine. 
 Bishop Peterkin, of West Virginia. 
 
 In the evening the large drawing room here was filled with a magnificent audience, the occa- 
 sion being the regular sacred concert given there. The program had been most carefully arranged 
 by Director Carl Neumann. The instrumental sections were interspersed with vocal solos. 
 Mrs. H. Clay Browning, of Washington, and other guests sang with artistic effect. Mrs. Browning, 
 who was formerly a regular visitor to the Springs, returned after an absence of several seasons in 
 order to take part in the home-coming celebrations. She is a lovable woman, tall, and possessed 
 of a superb stage presence. 
 
 Monday morning a large party of merry young girls and men gave a tally-ho drive to Sweet 
 Chalybeate Springs. The appearance of the gay party in stylish costumes with bright colored sun 
 shades was very picturesque indeed. In the party was that sparkling young matron, Mrs. Andrew 
 Bradley, of Washington, who chaperoned the following: Misses Phinizy, Potts, Christian, Gar- 
 lington, and Randolph, and Messrs. McGreery, Pipes, Garlington, Cobb and Browning. 
 
 Mr. and Mrs. John A. Thayer, of Charleston, W. Va., gave an elegant supper in honor of Mr. 
 and Mrs. Taft on Sunday evening. The floral decorations were beautiful and the menu excellent. 
 
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MUSICAL CONCERT. 
 
 Madame Gude Mrs. Browning Miss Tyson 
 
 Mrs. Duke Minister Gude 
 
 AND THE Columbia Orchestra, Carl L. Neumann, Director. 
 
 PROGRAM 
 
 1 March— FLAG OF VICTORY F. V. Botn 
 
 2 Overture— WILLIAM TELL Rossini 
 
 3 Baritone Solo— a JESUS DE NAZARETH 
 
 b VOGLEIN WOHIN SO SCHNELL Kierug 
 
 Minister Gude 
 
 4 Violin Solo— a PREGHIERA Schiibcri 
 
 b MAZURKA Wienia^KSky 
 
 Madame Gude 
 
 5 Soprano Solo — ANGELS SERENADE Braga 
 
 Mrs. Browning (Violin Obligato my Madame Gude) 
 
 6 Idyl— THE GLOW-WORM Lincke 
 
 7 Piano Solo— KAMENNOI-OSTROW Rubenstein 
 
 Miss Tyson 
 
 8 Selection— LOHENGRIN Wagner 
 
 9 Violin Solo — ROMANCE Svcndsen 
 
 Mrs. Duke 
 
 10 Soprano Solo— VIEUXTEMPS Stirn 
 
 Mrs. Browning 
 
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Mr. Burr Mcintosh, the delightful lecturer, was with us again this week. Mr. Mcintosh invited 
 about eighteen friends to an informal supper in the cafe, entertaining them there later with a num- 
 ber of wonderful sleight-of-hand feats, in which he is very skilled. The guest of honor at the 
 supper was that most agreeable woman, Mrs. W. A. Wells, of Washington. 
 
 A delightful bowling party was given by Dr. Nellie V. Mark, of Baltimore, on Tuesday even- 
 ing, at the Casino. This was highly enjoyed, and at the close of the game Dr. Mark invited her 
 friends to a perfect little champagne supper in the cafe. The guests included Mesdames Kendall, 
 Dugas, Tower, Davies, Minch and Miss McDowell. 
 
 Dr. Mark is a fine type of the professional woman, having attained an enviable position. She 
 resides in her handsome home in Baltimore, which is artistically fitted up with offices, and every- 
 thing strictly up to date. 
 
 Mrs. J. Rauers, of Savannah, Ga., gave a beautifully appointed card party, in honor of Mrs. 
 Thesmar and Mrs. Gordon Harrison, of the same city, on Wednesday evening. The guests were 
 prominent people, the prizes numerous and very handsome and the whole entertainment characterized 
 by the beauty, grace and charm for which this resort is noted. The playing throughout the game 
 was spirited, and the brilliant affair will long be remembered by those who participated in its pleas- 
 ures. After the game an elegant course supper with champagne was served in the drawing room. 
 
 The century ball, given on Friday evening, to celebrate the one hundredth season of the Old 
 White, called together a magnificent assemblage of beautiful women and handsome men, many gor- 
 
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geous toilets were worn, while the jewels and laces were reflective of the history and romance of 
 the old families of the South, in which they have been heirlooms. The decorations of the ball 
 room were the subject of much admiring comment. 
 
 Saturday that queen of hostesses, Mrs. Rawlins Lowndes, of Cliarleston, S. C, entertained at 
 breakfast in honor of Mrs. VV. C. Malone, of her city. It was a real White Sulphur affair to 
 which the beautiful weather and dehghtful mountain air lent a peculiar zest. Other guests present 
 included Mesdames Haskell, Rauers, Brawley, Gude, Simonds, Read, Thesmas, Phinizy, Johnston, 
 Reis, Wilson, Enders, Williams, Reese, Gorter, Davis, Chatard, Mrs. John and Mrs. Thomas Mid- 
 dleton, Miss Ross, Miss Aubin McDowell and Miss Aline Stokes. 
 
 Major Charles Stringfellow and Miss Stringfcllow, annual guests from Richmond, have taken 
 an active part in the Home-Coming festivities. 
 
 Every August finds that elegant woman, Mrs. W. T. Harris, of Danville, Va., a guest at the 
 Springs and always warmly welcomed by her host of friends. Mrs. Harris is a North Carolinian 
 by birth and a sister of a former belle of the Old White, lovely Miss Gray Morehead. 
 
 Her husband is one of the leading lawyers in the state and her two sons are bright, handsome 
 young fellows who have been graduated from the old University of Virginia with the highest 
 honors. The elder will practice law in Chicago but the younger son has not yet determined upon 
 a profession. Mrs. Harris is a representative society woman, very fond of social life, and a gracious 
 and admirable personality. 
 
A popular guest witli us all is Mrs. Dugas, of Augusta, Ga., a stylish brunette who possesses 
 the most exquisite taste in her dress and entertains her friends with dainty litle suppers in the cafe. 
 
 Miss Aline Prochaske, of New Orleans, is a slender, petite blonde, just as dainty as a flower. 
 She wears tlie Frenchiest toilettes, one a lovely creation worn at the Bal Pondre, where she was 
 one of eight beautiful girls who danced the minuet of twenty-four women— roses, half-bloom 
 buds and dainty buds, the latter being eight Greenbrier lasses of sweet sixteen. The minuet or 
 White Sulphur Riley was a most beautiful affair. 
 
 Mrs. James A. Ware, of New Orleans and White Castle, La., is one of the social favorites from 
 the Crescent City. Her sixth great grandfather, Cline Irvine, was a collector of the King's Rents 
 in the Western Isles. He married Princess Beatrix, the eldest daughter of Malcolm the Second, 
 and he was the father of Duncan I, who was King of Scotland. 
 
 Mr. Thomas Patterson, the landscape gardener, has shown fine taste in his treatment of the 
 place, and the guests are indebted to him for the roses, lilies and ather beautiful blossoms. The 
 cottages and grounds are brilliant with blooming plants, adding greatly to the beauty of the 
 Springs. 
 
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SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE 
 GREENBRIER WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, WEST VIRGINIA. AUGUST 22, 1908 
 
 HE annual game of baseball between the office force and the culinary department of the 
 
 '^ Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs Hotel took place August 20th before a large and 
 
 ^^ enthusiastic crowd. 
 
 Green had his spittcr under control and also led in stick work, securing three singles and two 
 doubles out of five times up. 
 
 Milovich's curves would not break for him and the clerks hammered him from the box in the 
 fifth, and Cabbel fared little better ; the Clerks securing thirteen runs oiT his delivery during his 
 advent on the rubber. 
 
 Chef Ratto allowed his 250 lbs. of avoirdupois to throw him during fast field work and he 
 required the assistance of his team-mates to again put him in proper playing position. 
 
 W'riggins, who was at the receiving end, instead of on the firing line his usual position, caught 
 a brilliant game, notwithstanding he was suffering with a severe case of Charlie-hoss. 
 
 BroSJcs covered third in a masterly manner, accepting several difficult chances without an 
 error. 
 
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Skiff, the bartender, showed that he was more used to handling Wilson high balls than base- 
 balls by endeavoring to knock out a homer with his head. 
 The score : 
 
 Cooks. 
 
 AB H o 
 
 Chef Ratto, r f 4 1 o 
 
 Pfaff, I b 409 
 
 Cabbell, ss and p 4 i 2 
 
 T. Dickson, c 4 i 6 
 
 Bradley, 2 b 303 
 
 Enig, c f 3 I I 
 
 Milovich, p and ss 3 1 o 
 
 Allen, 1 f 200 
 
 C. Dickson, 3 b 3 i 3 
 
 Clerks. 
 
 AB H O A E 
 
 Tressel, i b 52901 
 
 Wriggins, c 5 4 12 i o 
 
 Brooks, 3 b 5 3 3 o o 
 
 Green, p 55140 
 
 Skiff, 2 b 5 2 I 2 I 
 
 Steel, r £ 41000 
 
 Bobbitt, c f 4 2 I o I 
 
 Moore, ss 32061 
 
 Burdett, 1 f 30001 
 
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 Cooks 
 Clerks 
 
 12 17 
 
 o 4 
 3 2 
 
 39 21 27 
 —II 
 
 — 22 
 
 Runs— Ratto, Pfaff, 2; Cabbell, 2; T. Dickson. 2; Bradley, 2; Milovich, Enig, Tressel, 3; Wrig- 
 gins, 4; Brooks, 3; Green, 5; Skiff, 2; Moore, 2, Bobbitt, 2; Burdett. Three-base hits — Dickson, 
 Brooks. Two-base hits — Green, 2 ; Wriggins, Bobbitt, C. Dickson. Sacrifice hit — Steel. Struck out 
 — By Green, 8; by Milovich, 2; Cabbell, 2. First base on balls — Off Green 2, Milovich i, Cabbell i. 
 Double plays — -Green to Brooks. Hit by pitcher — ^Ratto. Umpire — Mr. Hoyberger. Time of game, 
 2 hours 30 minutes. 
 
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The thrifty and progressive little town of Dry Creek is adjacent to the Old White and its 
 citizens have made themselves very agreeable and obliging to the shoppers from the Springs. This 
 town adjoins the White Sulphur estate and is quite up-to-date, having an imposing bank built of 
 brick, several comfortable hotels, a large school house, and stores where merchandise of every de- 
 scription is sold. Mr. Hines, who is President of the bank, was one of the gentlemen who received 
 with President Taft on the morning of the reception tendered him at the Springs. Mr. Dickson 
 has a fine dry goods emporium while Mr. S. B. Woodson also has a large store and condncts one 
 in summer within the grounds of the Old White. He is one of the leading merchants of the place 
 and all these gentlemen are deservedly prosperous. 
 
 The Ladies' Fancy Work Bazaar or Woman's Exchange at the Springs is one of the features 
 of the place. It has been conducted for the past fifteen years by Miss Alice Blair, of Richmond, 
 Va. a very lovable woman who has endeared herself to all with whom she comes in contact. Our 
 visits to the Exchange are made doubly pleasant by the fact that we have so popular a woman as 
 Miss Blair to attend to our wants. 
 
 An interesting event of the past week was the convention of one hundred prominent railroad 
 officials — a meeting together of the agents and representatives of the Kanawha Dispatch and Blue 
 Ridge Dispatch, fast freight lines. Mr. Thornton Lewis is the general manager of the Kanawha, 
 and Mr. R. H. Vaughan is general manager of the Blue Ridge Dispatch. 
 
 This notable gathering is held annually, and has for the past three years met at White Sulphur 
 
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Springs, as it is the most central point for those located in the principal cities of the East and West. 
 
 The representatives of the lines convened in the spacious parlors of the hotel, at which meeting 
 business for the closing year was discussed. Both lines made admirable showing, and there was 
 general rejoicing when the figures were divulged, showing great increase of earnings as compared 
 with the previous year. 
 
 On the evening of the second day General Manager Thornton Lewis was the host of a brilliant 
 entertainment. 
 
 SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE 
 GREENBRIER WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS. WEST VIRGINIA, AUGUST 29. 1908 
 
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 HIS has indeed been a banner season at the Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs, W. Va. 
 This earthly paradise, set among the everlasting hills, never looked lovelier than now, 
 and the "Old White," as she has been affectionately called, celebrated her centennial 
 year in grand fashion. 
 
 This week was a gala one in the annals of the springs and county, .August 26th having been 
 the anniversary of the memorable battle of Dry Creek, fought between the Federals and Confeder- 
 
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ates, near the village of White Sulphur, in the year 1863. The sturdy veterans assembled at the 
 "Gillespie House" and other hotels and private homes, and a royal good time was enjoyed by all, 
 shouldering tlie crutch and telling old tales of pa t encounters, and recalling the stirring times when 
 the "boys in gray" and the "boys in blue" were not so friendly as they are now. The battle of Dry 
 Creek was decided in favor of the Confederates, and the commanding officers were General Averill, 
 United States Army, and Colonel Patten, of Virginia. 
 
 The Southerners owe their victory to a man and a horse — the former, William McClintic, 
 who discovered the presence of the enemy and spurred on to warn the Confederates; the latter, 
 the horse of the famous "Blue Slipper" strain, which bnrc him to his goal and saved the day for 
 the South. 
 
 The closing of the centennial season at the Old White is marked by a rush of brilliant events. 
 There is no cessasion in the gaieties, and the social ball is kept rolling day and night. 
 
 The crowning feature of the week, however, was the cliildren's fancy ball, so magnificently ar- 
 ranged by Prof. C. Victor Zeblcy, of Washington and Baltimore, who trained the participants in 
 the grand march and opening dances. This march was most gracefully led by Miss Clarice Leavell 
 and Master Jack Wilson, which concluded with the Victorine. the dutchess, the butterfly, round 
 dances, and the popular Barn Dance. 
 
 A most brilliant spectacle was the May pole danced by eight of the older girls and eight young 
 misses. 
 
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A beautiful solo danced by little Miss Elizabeth Taylor was very pleasing and attractive. 
 
 A lovely scarf dance was given, beginning with a tableau of dancers, who finally retired as 
 Miss Kathrj'n Scales, the soloist, came forward and caught the eye and fancy of the audience. 
 
 Some of the prettiest of tlic many pretty impersonations were the four New York sisters, 
 Butterfly, Ellen Yuille ; Daisy, Melissa ; Snowball, Burks ; Dutch Girl, Nancy. 
 
 Anne Lee, Buttercup ; Mary Lee, Bo Peep ; Theresa Hall, Queen of the Fairies ; Dorothy Bruce, 
 Mary Reese and Elizabeth Taylor, Fairies ; Nelly Phinizy and Clarice Leavell, Japanese girls, lovely 
 impersonations whose costumes were imported from the land of cherry blossoms ; Philippa Bruce, 
 Frou-Frou ; Forney Reese, French Marquis : Glasgow Clarke, Indian ; Eva Helm, a sparkling brun- 
 ette, made a lovely Pocahontas, who was much admired; Ethel Cabel, Goddess of Liberty; Kathe- 
 rine Cabell, Night ; Dorothy Cabell, Forget-me-not ; Reaux Jones, Shepherdess; Abbie Chapman, 
 Blue Bell; Mary Tyler Duffy. Red Riding Hood; Elizabeth Duffy, Mistress Mary; Miriam 
 Grundy, Morning Glory; Martha Wilson, Folly; Eleanor Byrne. Daisy; Jack Wall, John China- 
 man ; Helen Marts, French Maid ; Alice Lewis, French Maid ; Florence Hanck, Spanish Dancing 
 Girl; Sophie Maars, Daisy; Helen Maars, Pink Rose; Mary Botton, Princess Flavia ; James Bolton, 
 Highlander; Dorothy Hublein, Queen Elizabeth; James Boswell, Cupid; Elizabeth Simonds, Queen 
 of Hearts ; John Simonds, Knave of Hearts ; King Stone, ITncroyable ; James Stagg, Court Jester ; 
 Elizabeth Stagg, Pink Rose ; Blackburn Hal, Devil, while Jack Potts, as a Sailor, gave the Sailor's 
 Hornpipe as a solo with much dash and grace; Jack Wilson, a Colonial Gentleman, in costume of 
 
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The Hills and boys a<i llifv dptwdrt-d in lln-ir Viirion^^ tusluni*'^ at llit- annual C.hili!r<>n s (.ainiv.il. Ii.-I<l dl Whitt' .Sulphur hpfinys 
 
pink velvet coat, with white satin trousers, buckles, lace ruffles, and all the glory of a beau of old ; 
 Josephine Thayer, Little Miss Muffet ; Mary Elizabeth Thayer, a Yellow Butterfly. 
 
 The ball room presented a beautiful sight with Colonial dames and cavaliers intermingling 
 with Mother Goose and fairy land representatives. 
 
 Refreshments were served the young merry-makers, and the affair was voted the most popular 
 and brilliant of all the cotillions given at the Old White this season. 
 
 White Sulphur has the distinction of being the oldest resort in America, and this season will be 
 a memorable one. 
 
 The prophecy of Mr. Charles Dudley Warner just after the war between the States that 
 "Historic Old White Sulphur will hold its own in spite of competition," has been verified, and 
 while Southern aristocracy is the controlling force here, as in the long ago days, the informality of 
 life attracts numbers of distinguished visitors. 
 
 The North, East and West arc always well represented, yet the old habitues form a separate 
 and select society of their own. 
 
 The roster of delightful people is a lengthy one this summer, when the hotel register outnum- 
 bers any since 1900. Never were there more gallant cavaliers in attendance on queen beauty. The 
 social ball was kept rolling day and night. 
 
 Bridge and euchre, luncheons, breakfasts and teas, cotillions, concerts, tennis, tally-ho picnic*, 
 riding and driving parties, and hay rides for the merry children. 
 
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Monday a brilliant bridge-whist party of twelve tables was given, the hostess being Mrs. L. W. 
 Haskell, of New York, and the guest of honor, Mrs. J. Rauers, of Savannah. The prizes were 
 elegant, and a delightful luncheon with champagne and punch was served. 
 
 Mrs. J. G. Wilson, of Norfolk, gave a farewell euchre party Tuesday morning. First prize, a 
 sterling silver picture frame, was won by Mrs. Wall; second, a dainty spangled gauze fan, by Mrs. 
 Donaldson; third, a set of exquisite gold beauty pins, by Miss Barnett, while Mrs. Ellett was con- 
 soled with a unique brass ornament. 
 
 The season here is drawing to a close, though many guests linger, as this is the most beautiful 
 time of the year. The people have been enjoying the cool, crisp days so inductive to outdoor life. 
 
 Mrs. John McGill entertained delightfully this week at her picturesque cottage. The floral 
 decorations were a striking feature. Growing plants ornamented the cozy rooms and airy veran- 
 da, while the low tables scattered about were decorated with blossoming flowers, dahlias, scarlet, 
 white and rose, tawny nasturtiums and delicately tinted roses. Every delicacy of the season was 
 served, with rich old fruit cake made at her home in Petersburg, Va. 
 
 Many of the guests now in this paradise of the social gods and goddesses. White Sulphur, are 
 royally hospitable, and their friends are enjoying a number of small farewell fetes, so to speak, 
 given either in the hotel proper or at their picturesque cottages, embowered amid vines and flowers, 
 and scattered over the vast grounds about the Springs. 
 
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SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE 
 GREENBRIER WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS. WEST VIRGINIA, SEPTEMBER 7, 1908 
 
 IISITORS at White Sulphur find it particularly enjoyable during these soft golden days of 
 the early autumn. The outside world of hurrying pleasure seekers may well envy the 
 habitues of this long summer home, the grandeur of the mountains, the sweet peace of 
 the woods, the beauty of the drives, the restful ease of the heart-to-heart talks, the comfort of 
 kindly hospitality, and the tender remembrance of those special friendships formed at the never- 
 to-be-forgotten White Sulphur Springs, enshrined in the heart as a halo like bright constellations 
 set in the heavens. 
 
 The weather has been delightful, the days bright and pleasant, with cloudless nights. A scen- 
 ery and climate that are ever changing and always glorious, the air like wine and redolent with the 
 sweet scents of the woods. There have been several horseback parties for exploring the mysteries 
 of the surrounding mountains. 
 
 One by one our gracious friends are leaving us with the first chill of the air — some returning 
 to their Northern pines, some to the Southern palms, some to the red woods of California, and 
 others to the Eastern coasts, where the Statue of Liberty fronts the gates of morning, 
 
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All have promised to return next summer, and as we waive them adieu the lines of the old 
 song falter on the lips ; 
 
 "Farewell — farewell is a mournful word, 
 
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 And often brings a sigh ; 
 But give to me that sweet old word 
 • That comes from the heart — good-bye." 
 
 The home-coming celebration has wound up in a blaze of glory and it served to bring together 
 all the old habitues of White Sulphur, new friends and old. It cemented the ties formed in past 
 years and established new and tender ones for the future. May the glory of the Old White never 
 wane, but like the living waters springing from the emerald sod, may it shine on as fresh and ex- 
 haustless and as inspiring for all times to come. 
 
 Perhaps no other spot on earth has heard more of rapier w-it and sparkling repartee than the 
 fountain at the Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs, where for a century has met the wit and brain of 
 a cultured race. I can only say in closing — 
 
ERE'S to the Old White. 
 May she ever be as she has 
 been and is now, the Mecca 
 of the South, drawing all to 
 her as the moon draws the sea. Lovely 
 as the sweet vale of Avoca in whose 
 bosom the blue waters meet, and where 
 had Ponce de Leon stayed his weaiy 
 feet in his quest for the fountain of 
 immortal youth, he would have looked 
 upon her healing stream in ecstasy and 
 exclaimed "Eureka! 1 have found it." 
 
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