The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-08-16
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, Va, Aug. 10, 1915.
Life at the Virginia Watering Places-1he Dit
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1t will be gratifying to your readers to hear,
doubt not, what IS going on at this famed and de-
lightful retreat it is literally the Eden Of the noun
tains far away from the dull routine Of ordinary
business, in the midst Of high hills and beautiful
valleys, in the land of "stream and, shade" There
are ut present, about 500 visitors here from all
quarters of the Union-thc rich and poor, healthy
and sick, all striving to attain certain ends, either
to renovate their declining health, find society
congenial with their spirits A happier company
never met-contenment, satisfaction, and ease, are
all here. In the morning about five o'clock, the
whole company seem to be wrapped in undisturbed
repose; the wand of Morpheus has cast its
quiet shadow upon every brow, and nought Is
heard save the wild whistle OF the mountain bird
and the deep low mutterings of the cataract. But
this 81 ence is broken by the shri notes of the
breakfast bell, announcing TO all that unless they are
prepared for breakfast, they either get none or cold
coffee and buckwheat cakes. Of course all take the
hint and gladly arise, with appeeS keeny whetted
and fully prepared for hearty meal Soon crowds
may be leaving their sweet little cottages; the
ladies' hanging on the arms of their husbands and
sweethearts and the gentlemen walking as il bear
at their heels and they were flying from his ia
tai hug. The scene Is truly amuslng-ladies and
gentlemen, and little children, all appearin. as II
they were Fastening to witness some grand feat,
some miracle, which they had never before seen OF
heard of. The more modest and fastdious attempt
to disguise the effect produced by the sulphur water
upon their appetltes: They walk slowly, look indit
ferent, and If their beau is with them comment
most eloquently upon the great hurry which all ap
pear TO be in to take their breakfast, while at the
same time they are longing Tor their tea and toast
and soft boiled egg In very litrle while the dra
ma ends, all have been satisfied. Havoc in every
dish is made with furious revery," and they retire
TO their cabins again te enjoy sweet, quiet sleep
Nothing more is seen OF the ladies until nearly
dinner time. Here they amuse themselves; do
| not know whether with their needles in converse
ton, in drinking sulphur water. The music, how
| ever, soon stares them its sweet strains seem to
minge with the hoarse of far-off waters, and
| in a few minutes the wise, beautiful, and accom-
plshed, may be seen with restless footsteps, ap-
preaching the grand scens OF action. Then the din
commences; dlsh-covers. knives, forks, plates, and
voices all blending their notes together almost dis.
tracing the nervous, and hear have made the
well sick After dinner, the company again dis
perse the gentlemen to their rooms to enjoy So
ciable game at whist. and the ladies', think, to
take another sleep; however, the interval between
dinner and supper is not very lsng, and there Is
again grand meeting for another grand pur-
pose. In little while the ball room is open, bril-
liantly lighted by three magnificent chandeliers,
| when Mr.. Murray announces with bis buge that
call is ready" In a short time splendid display
of beauty, talent and refinement may be seen. Our
exmnister, Mr.. S, with his gallaniry and suac,ter
IN modo the Hon Mr.. b., from Virginia, member
elect to Congress, perfect model of gentleman,
courteous in manners, refined in conversation, and
IL,
plan easy, but elegant delighting the ladies' with
his description of Texas, and advising them, by all
means get husbands from there, if possible. Now
come the ladles-trst and foremost the little Indian
| beauty, Miss r., from Arkansas, she is perfectly
irresistible, and has caused rivalry exist among
| the gentlemen, which fear will result seriously
Modest unassumng, unsophstlcated-a perfect
child OF natureborn TO adorn the earth, fair spec
men of the work OF Omnpot the accomplished
Mrs. ] ,fromBaltlmorc softened blythe elegances ola
European tourand characterized bya gracefuness of
manner, and beauty OF person, seldom met with in
this country the Misses B., from Virginia, perfect
specimens of Virginia ladies' educated In the high
est schools OF refinement and literature, and breath
ing spirit of amiabllity in ther:every word, which
may cause the Old Dominion to be proud OF them
There many others, too numerous to mention
Miss S, Miss L., and Miss H., all proving the folly
OF man, to attempt to resist charms, which would
subdue the heart OF savage IN his native wild
ness, and teach him his insgnifcanse in comparison
| with woman, her power and influence. The dance
kept up until about II O'clock when all retire much
fatgued, and prepared to enjoy comfortable sleep,
in this cool and healthy region Such is an imperfect
sketch Of what is going on II the gentlemen here
do not succeed in getting partners, ii will not be
their fault. They have gone manfully to work, en-
barking their every thought talent and energy in the
good cause and are determined not to t're bachelors
foreUer, but to settle down in lie, with all those do
nestle comforts and enoymens which alone belong
to the married state. EX-President Tyler, his lady
and daughter, reached here on Thursday evening,
from their residence on James River. He looks
ieiHoihopy, "Sh SHiohSiputioii iiohi Ms
unceasing labors at Washington--has been very
kindly received by all, and every mark of respect
paid him. He contem plates remaining here for
some time, how long. know not.
BUFFALO, August II, 1916.
Trade and 7rarei--Steam Navigation Naral
| Ners, &c.
| Business cannot be said to be very brisk here at
the present time, although considerable stir is going
on about the docks and in the streets. You know
we go-ahead people here, and it will be truly
exemph6ed when one observes the numerous build
ing in process of erection here-many of which are
splendid and will be ornaments to the city but lit
tie is doing in the way of producc-deaers are
very cautious and do not dare venture much Trans