The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-07-23
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THO HYGE1N HOTEL &9ND Hlrs DELIaHTs-4A
CONVERTED MOUNTA1EEER- THEi HosT-THB
BEACH AND THE BITHERS-Ap YoUN63 LADY
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HYGEIA HOTEL, July 10, 1877.
Having heard so much Of the Hygeia Hotel
we concluded to come down and see for
ourselves. We have GOMEZ have seen, and
are conquered. .toiihTt@EeTt ~ 2
: Lovers of the seasbere viii. fnd-this place
one Of the most delightful, to visit. Here
will be found everything to make life plea
SAINT and comfortable and happy. ~. ~
!. Our preference has heretofore gbeen for
the deep-blue mountains, with their rugged
peaks, silyery streams, and pure and
bracing air; but on reaching this charming
retreat the other evening, and looking out
upon the broad surface Of the Horseshoe,
with the old ocean way beyond, we could
but adrniringly lift our hat and exclaim ::
."HoW beautiful the sea. May ne ever dwell
near thee to hear the music, OF thy waves as
they beat upon the Shore" The dashing
waves, the white sails OF the ships, and the
many-colored flags which foated gaiIy from
the mast-heads Of the steamers; and vessels
which glided past US on their way to the
sea, won my, heart. Mine host Mr.. FL.
Ph9bus is proprietor of this delightful re-
sort. His hotel Is thoroughly and sub
stantialy built, and furnished with all the
modern improvements. 1t is located on
the beach at the head Of the landing for the
various steamers that touch at Old Point
Comfort 49,. - -.,,.,3. .,:... sf, :.}.t.
Z The table is furnished in abundance with
every .,delicacy Of the season. Bathing,
boating, and fishing can be- INDUCED in to
your hearts content. Every day the beach
is crowded with bathers in their gay eos
tunes, who go dashing and splashing IN
The surf, making the air ring with their
merry laughter. We noticed among. the
lady-bathers young lady from your city,
who delights the spectators every day with
her fine swimming. 'a.t -'f-.",: p 'i1s'7,;','
In the afternoon the wide .eHpanse OF
water is filled with tiny sailing-boats, bear
ing happy parties upon its broad bosom.
, Fishing is also INDUCED in by many.
On Monday last party Of gentlemen
from Il Richmond, consisting: OF Colonel
Thomas,J. Evans, Jack Temple, and Willie
Archer, started :!out early in the morning
and returned by 10 O'Clock with forty-six
sheepshead, which they caught with the
hook and line. The same party caught
tweuty.six two days before. This is the
biggest fishing that. has ever been done in
these parts. There are a plenty more for all
who choose to- come and try their luck. - =
The climate -is unsurpassed for its salu-
britys For health; no mountain retreat can
be safer at any season of the gear 1t is as
exempt from disease. in July, August Sep
TENDER, and October as in April, May, or
June. Indeed the second and last two are
Infinitely the pleasantest Of the season-the
weather IL !milder,. the sea-breeze balmier,
and the luxuries Of the salt water are to be
had OF, finer quality and greater profusion::
Visitors need have no fears Of; chills and
feyers here. -------.- -~---~--