Wilmington journal., 1874-07-10
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WILMINGTON, N. G.
FRIDAY, JULY 10, 1874.
EOITORIAL CORRESPONDENCE:

Dear ,LOur7aoz:-As write, the re-
fresIinp southeru breeze which pre-
walls here. day and night, morning
and evening, at least nlne days III
every ten, during this season OF the
wear. is waited through the building,
rendering the temperature delightful;
and the splashing of the waters under
and far to the 1andward of the hotel,
lends O cooling charm to the place
These are old attractions, which 1or-
mer visitors to the Atlantic Hotel VIII
at once recognize and appreciate
Even they, however, can hardly real
ize the improvements which have bech
made and the comforts which nave
been added to the place.
The most noticeable and attractive
i,,nrovement is the Music and Dane
ING Hall. The space formed by the
wings, projecting about fifty iect
towards the Ocean, from the mann
buiIdine, running one hundred ana
fifty feet parallel with the line OF the
shore, forming three sides OF a houo"
SQUARE, open on the sea front, has
been spanned by q huge suspension
roof, covering an area OF 5o - 1eet'
fortv feet high. This roof is support
ed on the sea front by columns, and
covers portions of the root OF the mann
buildinp and wings, as well as the
triple line of porticoes, which encircle
each of the stories of the hotel. This
not only gives the building an 1mpoS-
ing appearance as You approach 1t,
but adds much to the comfort and
pleasure of the guests. 1t furnishes,
at once, a magnificent promenade and
sitting hall during the day, and also
large and cool dancing hall at night.
Children run and play here, ami
amuse themselves by catching fish and
crabs over the sides, with perfect
safety.
The view from this Hall is very fine.
Just in front, about two miles distant,
due South, is Old Topsail Inlet, three
miles wide, through which can be seen
he Ocean in all its majesty, and also
through which, as through doorway,
the refreshing breezes rush, bringing
health and comfort to inVallds and
pleasure seekers.
To the North, Shackelford Banks
steetch out as far as the eye can see,
the vision terminating with the fine
Light House upon the extreme point
of Cape Lookout, veritable pillar OF
cloud by day and a pillar of fire by
night, to warn mariners of the dangers
over while it keeps constant and faith
full vigil.
To the South, Bogue Banks divide
the Sound from the Ocean, on the
Northern point Of which stands Fort
Macon, used, we believe, as the Fed
eral prison house for the Southern
Department. During the summer
months, at least, it is no very great
punishment to work upon this fortiti-
cation. At this season prison life here
1nust be quite as endurable as freedom
Tonsrs St RopttfheqpnR Rptfh qR thtft gaG aah an
the Winter.
To the West, about the same dis
tance, lies Morehead City, the railroad
terminus, from the wharves of which,
vessels drawing quite twenty feet OF
water can sail directly through the
Inlet without making a single tack.
In rear and to northward the old
town of Beaufort, containing some
twenty-five hundred inhabitants, is
stretched along the beach for nearly 6
mile. It is quaint old town, inhabi
ted by q sterling class of people, true
men and lovely women, to know whom
and to mingle socially with them il
one of the pleasures of a visit here.
Upon either flank of the Hotel are
the Bathing Houses, one for ladies ant
the other for gentlemen. These have
been newly erected, quite commodi
ous, with plank floors, and construct
ed with care, and with On eye for pri
vacy and comfort.
In rear of the Hotel many improve
l1ents are also to be seen. A 1int
rOwling alley, shooting gallery, anC
croIuet grounds are among the new
and attractive features. The billiard
saloon remains unchanged. The new
management recognizing the necessity
of more sources of amusement have
added these, much to the qualification
of the guests.
Nor are the heimprovemeuts confined to
the exterior alone. Within many
things have been done for the welfare
of visitors. The parlors have been
connected by folding doors, which ex-
tends entirely through the building,
rendering it q delightful and spacious
hall. The dining room has been rem
ovated, and new furniture and table
wares have been added.
These improvements have been made
by Mr.. Robert d. Graham, of Char
lOtte, who purchased the property last
Fall. He has spent severa! thousand
dollars in fitting up the place, and he
is determined to render it one of the
most attractive resorts on the Atlantic
coast
Mr.. George w. Charlotte, we'll
known to visitors at Beaufort, q polite,
attentive and patient gentleman, is The
proprietor. He is busy day and night
with competent assistants, giving his
time and attention to the comfort and
entertainment of his guests.
Altogether the Atlantic Hotel is be-
ginning to supply want long felt in
this State, an attractive, accessible,
well-kept and well-patronized sea side
ont. The surf bathing, the sailing,
I ming and hunting, besides the bill
Lards, ten pins, croquet and promin-
AIDES, serve to diversity the amuse-
ments. But above all is the continued,
r6freshinp prasaDca Of tho con which