Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-09-21


Desiring short respite from the duties Of
our Office, we took passage on one OF Trot-
ter's fast six horse coaches, driven by that I'M
excelled reinslnan, Mr.. French, on Friday
last, and were transported with remarkable
speed and comfort to "strlbiing Springs,
twelve miles from Staunton. The road was
very good and through beautiful portion Of
our county, and the team was an excellent
one, and the ride, consequently, delightful.
On approaching the Springs it seems as if
you were winding into some uninhabited
mountain GLEN, when suddenly portion Of
the buildings come into view and present
picture the eye loves to dwell upon. Wind
ing up the eauseway the whole is brought in
TO view and justly has it occasioned the oft
repeated exclamation, ooh what a beautl-
ful place" Due to the enterprise and fine
taste Of the present proprietor, Chesley Kin
ney, Esq, is the beautiful appearance which
this resort now presents. Eighty guests
were accommodated this season, but prepa-
rations will be made to accommodate two
hundred and fifty next season. When the
efficacy Of its waters, beauty, fine scenery
and pleasantness Of this resort becomes
thoroughly known, twice the anticipated as
commodations will not suffice.
Striking Springs is indeed a delightful
place, but especially was it 50 on this occa
sion, the day of the Grand Tournament, an
nounccd to take place there, when gay lads
and merry lasses had assembled, on the one
hand to strive for the smiles Of the fair, on
the other to cheer on their fayorite Knight
to deeds Of innocent daring.
The fitting commenced at II H., and the
contest for the honor Of browning the fairest
Of the fair was spirited and resulted as fol-
lows: =
LIST Honor Knight of g Fairyiew," A.
W. Hartman, Jr., Staunton, who selected
Miss Belle Taylor, Staunton, Queen of Love
and Beauty.
2nd Honor. knight of g Naked Greek !"
E. B. Burke, Augusta, who selected Miss
Lizzie Kinney, Striking Springs, LIST Maid
of Honor.
3rd Honor Knight of s'Our Fallen
Country" Jos. Schreckisc, Augusta, (decli-
ned to make selection.)
4th Honor Knight of Harry of Ma
varre," Capt. J. Fl. Carpenter, Rockingham,
who selected Miss Cora Hefelfnger, Virgin
ia, 3rd Maid of Honor.
5th Honor. 80 Unknown" Knight, W.
T. Bell, Augusta, who selected Miss Carrie
Turner, King George, Va, 9Th Maid Of
Honor.
9th Honor. Knight of 1.-The Forrest, y
Rudolph McGlamaray, Augusta, who select
ed Miss Lou Cowger, Augusta, 9TH Maid Of
Honor.
The Coronation took place in the Ball
Room at night, where, seated on-a mimic
Throne, the beautiful Queen held imperial
sway and received, with becoming dignity,
the homage Of her devoted subjects.
The Coronation ceremonies over, the Roy
al Family led of: in a dance, (to the fine
strains Of Colemans celebrated string band J
which was kept UP till the wee small hours.
On the morrow we left for Staunton, having
enjoyed very much this. occasion, where moth
ing occurred to mar, and everything was ar
ranged by the Proprietor, Committee and
Managers to add to its pleasures, and no.
ping that Striking Springs may ever be a ia
vorite resort Of all who seek either health
comfort or pleasure.
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