The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-07-25
Rockbridse Alum Springs.
Correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch.]
RocEBRIpGE ALUh SPRINGS, ROcKBRlDGE I


RocKBR1pGE ALUH SPRINGS, RocKBRlDGEl
COUNTY, VA, july %, 1874.
The series OF laDleaux which were gotten
ND few evenings ago proved quite sue
cess. The ladies and gentlemen all bore
their parts well, and the occasion was an en-
joyabie one to all The programme was an
excellent one, and reflects great credlt upon
those who got it up.
While we were up in the mountains we
could not heIp coming here, If only to stay
n few DAYS. for we must confess we have q
sort OF weakness for the Rockbridge Alum,
which have so long ranked among the first
of the Virginia springs; and as each year
glidcs away their curative powers are be-
coming more widely known, and persons
from ali parts of the United States are coming
here to get the benefit Of these waters in
diseases OF scrofula, chronic diarrhGa and
dysentery, dyspepsia, bronchitis, affections
of the kidneys aud bladder, dropsy, and, in
connection with the hot bath, chronic rheu-
matism; also, general nervous prostitution.
These waters arc said to have no rival.
The "Od E2ck Alum" has always been
noted for its pleasant company, and those
who desire to have charming time without
tho restrictions OF fashionable life should
come here. @
The company here ut present numbers
over two hundred visitors, and daily aeces-
siops are being isade. In short while we
hope that these Springs will have its usual
quota.
Among the guests registered here are G..
A. Washington and family, Of Tennessee;
Thomas N. jones, Richmond, Va; L. j..
Tay lor, Baltimore; J. Fl. Echols and family,
Georgia; Mrs. s. A. FIckln and Miss Julia
Green, Danyille, Va; Mrs. S. u. Paul and
Miss Mamie Paul, Petersburg Mrs. John
7. Morgan, Mrs. Il, X. Mnyes, and Miss
Lena Mayes, Columbia, Tenn; DR.. Jud. B..
Wood, Richmond, Va; Mrs. y. d. Bartlett
and daughters, Pennsylvania; and many
Others. a
During the early part Of next month it is
the purpose ofthe proprietor to get up some
masquerade and faLey dress balls, and those
OF us who Were here last year know how very
pleasant they were, and what treat Is in
store for ne.
The grand carnival wbieh took place here
last season was such success that iE is hoped
IL may be repeated again this year.
The management OF these Springs remains
nearly the same. MIR. James a. Frazier is
the sole proprietor, and endeayors at all
times to make his guests feel at home. He
Is always ON the alert to contribute to their
epjoyments, aud thus his popularity increases
every year. Captain w. A Lewis still pre-
sides at the cashiers desk.
G1Mr. "A. II. Boom is theEey efficient room
manager. Or. J. s. Davis, OF the University
of Virginia, Is the resident physician. Mr..
j. H. Goodman isca catering tothe public tastes
this season, and from the borntifnlly spread
tables, with their WelLeooked food .aRd the
delicacies Of the season, we mag safely say
that he understands hs business.
The band this year is most exeellentene,
under the leadership Of Professor Ritter
house. We have music three times 3 day an
the lawn and at night an the BALLROOM.
All Of you who are tired Of the hot and
dusty city, and wish u sleep cool at night,
should come I'D here. The thermometer has,
not been over sc this season. CLAY.