The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-09-02

o0OIL il ID D uSlKutiOl plhCo VIC iooiSo
pronounce it perfectly splendid )" and
the little children say it is awful jol-
ly." ,
Such complete and almost unexpect'
ed success has attended the establish.
ment during this its first season, that
the company has determined 10 en-
large and improve it in time for next
summers business. More than one
hundred additional rooms are to be
provided; q number Of elegant and
commodious cottages will be built ior
the accommodation OF families; the
grounds will be still further orna-
mented, and additional provision made
for the com fort, convenience and amuse-
ment of guests. Already rooms are be.
ing engaged for the next season and
there is every probability that Deer
Park will hereafter be one OF the most
noted as we'll as one of the most enjoy
able summer resorts in the whole coun'
try.
Beside wandering along the numer-
Gus and devious paths that have been
constructed through the woods; prone
nsding, lounging or chatting upon the
wide verspdahs: or reading books or
writing letters upon the cosy seats ar
ranged in shady hooks among the for
est trees; one OF the chief places of ex-
ercises and amusement is the bowling
saloon. 1t is located far enough from
the main building TO avoid disturbing
those who love quiet, and it is literally
patronized by ladies as we'll gentlemen
who bring color to their cheeks and
give frmness to their muscles
by the exhilersting pastime.
Occasionally a grand ten-pin tourns
ment is held and prizes are bestowed
pom the most skiliul. One OF these
contests in which charming Wheel
ing lady bore prominent and honor
able part occurred last Thursday even
ing. The prizes contended for we're
two handsome fans TO be won by the
first and second in excellence among
the iair PLAYERS. AS the game pro-
crossed good deal OF interest was
taken in it by the speculators who had
formed themselves into parties accord
ing to The residences Of the more proml-
nent antagonists, Mrs Or, Of
Wheeling, Miss H-s, OF Cincinnati,
and Mrs. G-l. of Baltimore, having
each their respective parllsans. The
rolling Of each ball was watched with
eager interest aud each successful roll
excited enthusiastic plaudjts i-om
the friends OF the player, and
when at the close OF the game
it was found that Mrs Or was
ahead OF all competitors the delight OF
the Wheeling people knew no bonnds.
The second prize was won by Miss H.,
OF Cincinnati. The tournament was
the talk Of the day and many compli-
ments were won by the graceful recipI-
ents Of the prizes.
On Friday evening a very delightful
impromplu literary entertainment was
had in the parlor. Mr.. and Mrs.
RI, OF New York, were the leading
spirits in the affair, and contributed
much to the pleasure OF those present
by their acting aud recitations, one lit
tie gem, Birthdays" recited by Mrs
R., having completely charmed all
hearers. Mr.. Fields, OF Boston, recited
IN excellent style Sergeant Buz'uz' i'm
mortal speech in the famous case
of Bardell vs, Pickwick, and Mr.
Taylor, OF Kentucky, a brother, IS |
am informed, OF ex President Zachary
Taylor, recited admirably, Byron's
Manfred" The entertainment was g.
complete and highly gratifying success,
and lts repetition is looked forward TO
with much pleasure by the guests at
the hotel.
Among the West Virginia guests now
or recently here, may be mentioned
Mr.. and Mrs. r NJ Delaplain, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. II. Hennegen, Mr.. and Mrs.
Hui Qusrrier, Col. J. B. Ford, and Mr..
w. II. Hunter, OF Wheeling. Hon.
G. D Camden and J. Y. Moore, Esq,
OF Clarksbnrg, were here yesterday, also
the Messrs Kasson of Mooretield and
Stiles, OF Volcano
Vice President Keyser OF tue Balti-
more and Ohio railroad resides here
with his family. occupying q neat cot
tage a few hundred yards from the hotel.
Senator Davis, whose pleasant country
home is delightfully."- situated IN the
same vicinity, dispenses 10 his many
friends who call, a genuine hospitality
that derives an additional charm from
ts simplicity ard cordially. His ac-
complishei wife and dau shters add
much to the delights Of the visitor. Mr.
Davis is quite busy with the euPsrin-
tence OF bis extensive private business
affairs but expects in few weeks to
meet the Senate special committee on
Transportation, OF which be is menu
Der, and make with it tour Of lrspec-
ton along the proposed line OF the
James RIVER and Kanawha cansI.
learn that Judge Bradley and fam
lily. OF Washington, have engaged rooms
at Deer Park Hotel for next summer,
and General Shernsn aud family are
also expected. With the enlargeme nto
and improvements now 10 contempla-
lion, the Hotel will be one OF the finest
in the country, and its healthful loca =
ton and the excellence of its table and
the attentive courtesy OF its managers
cannot fail 10 make it one OF the most
popular. J..