The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-07-23

THE HYGEIA HOTEL. AND IT'S DELIGHTs--A
CONVERTED MOUNTAINEER-THE H0sT-THE
BEACH AND THE BATHERs---A YOUNG LADY
FROM RICHMOND A FAST sWlMMER-F1sHIN0
AND ITS PLEAsUREs-CoLoNEL TOM EVANS
STILL IN BIG LUCK-soUTHERN POSTAL con-
yENTION. ,4.a
Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.l
HYGEIA HOTEL, July, 19, 1877.
Having heard so much OF the Hygeia Hotel
we concluded to come down and see Tor
ourselves. We. have come, have seen, and
are conquered. -
Lovers of the seashore will find 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 Deen 1or
the deep-blue mountains, with their rugged
peaks. slyery streams, and pure and
braciug 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 admiringly lift our hat and exclalm
elbow beautiful the sea. May We 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 floated gaily from
the mast-heads OF the steamers and vessels
which glided past US on their way to the
sea. won any heart. Mine host Mr.. Ell.
Phnbus is proprietor Of this delightful re-
sort. His hotel: is thoroughly and SUBJ
stantially 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. 81. ~. -
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 cos
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. ...s..
In the afternoon the wide, expanse OF
water is filled with tiny sailipg-boats, bear
ing happy parties upon its broad BOSOM.
Fishing is also INDUCED in by many.
On Monday last party Of gentlemen
from 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
twenty-siX two days before. This is the
biggest fishing that has ever been done in
these parts. There are plenty more for all
who choose to come and try their luck.
The climate is unsurpassed for it's salu-
brity. 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 is milder, the sea-breeze balmier,
and the luxuries OF the salt water are to be
had of finer quality and in greater prefusion:
Visitors need have no fears OF chills and
feyers here. '.',
The season has been very fine one.
Mr.. Phebus is now busy making prepa-
rations to entertain the large number OF
delegates and visitors who will attend the
"So1thern Postal Convention" which
meets here next week.. .Fhe President will
be here, and we anticipate big time.
Richmond is, largely represented here
| this reason, as it should be, for her plea
sure-seekers, as well as the invalid and those
seeking recreation, could not find more
charming place anywhere. CLAY.