Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-08-13
The Summer Resorts.
THE SEASON AT THE FAUQUIER WHITE SULPHUR
SPRINGS.


Correspondence OF The Sdr.1
FArou1ER WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS VA,
August IL, 1850.
This is delightful place of rest, leisure, COM
fort and enjoyment. The view Of the Blue
Ridge Is unsurpassed; never did mountains or
valleys look more picturesque than from this
point. In ante-belum da; these springs en-
ioyed much renown. but when deSoIation
marked every hearth and home In Virginia. the
old pleasure resort fell to the gods OF war. Con-
federate shells made her walls memory. Since
that date neither wealth or enterprise has resur-
Tected her former glory, until recently stock
company recognized the demand of utilizing
such valuable resources, and have erecteda sub
stantial hotel, perfect in all its appointments In
a beautiful park OF 400 acres, that is delightfully."-
shaded ard laid out in attractive walks leading
to the springs and cottages. There are twelve
cottages that can with ways and means" re-
volve into sweet little homes under the shadow
OF great hotel. Now. as have 40 land to sell.
no money to invest, or relatives to serve In this
offer disinterested advice, and can see grand
res ut in my minds eye if followed. There is no
reason why this place should not become re-
corded as The Springs OF America. All 1t re
Guires to make IL famous Is money. First, the
present hotel Is not half large enough, and
should be doubled In its capacity the coming
season, and made to accommodate at least five
hundred $500 guests. This opinion Is justif1e1
when tod that from the date OF opening, June II,
every room has been filled Then at least $1,000
should be expended upon the grounds, making
done so much for this park, art can greatly en-
hance the beauties that has been so long sub
Ject to neglect making Fauquier White sulphur
tie springs Of Virginia. If were capitalist
would not rest until an investment of 500 01D
Lad been appropriated for the continued i'm
pIOvtment OF this property. 'There are NIL
lions in it," and there should be no half meas
uits in so laudable an undertaking-pro-
Dounced success would be insured. A
plain case has been demonstrated of hotel
venture since the war that invites like results
u of ninff Inn fort f,
nent OF individual enterprise. The proprietor
recognized the demand but had not the means
to utilize it, still ventured TO borrow S200,00,
aid built an immense hotel and has In the
comparatively limited period. nearly discharged
tie Obligation. At Fauqrier Springs hotel guests
fiDd absolute comfort. Here we are free from
the nonsense and fatigue OF fashion and famine.
bur hiled with the common sense comforts OF
ht ne life that is truly refreshing. The cOmpa.
Iy show ed their wisdom 10 securing Mr.. Tennv
or National renOWn. to represent them. His
presence gives tone aud character to the effect
They klow in whom they trust, for he Is an old
caMpaigner, who makes out his program. aud
Ills the bill TO the entire satisfaction OF all con
cerLed. This place is easy OF access. We leave
Washington at 40, ard receive welcome and
good cheer at the hOspi able door at II q. m,
making one feel at home from the moment or
advent. fire band of 10 pieces, WeberS, OF
Was hington, is In constant attendance. re
marked 10 Mr. Tenny that the band was great
attraction. Yes, he replied, an expensive luxu-
ry, but one that has TO be accepted. This re
On Tuesday and Friday evenings a full dress
German is given, when the bellies and beauy
1rCm WaTrehton augment the crowd, making
the ball room brilliant scene OF delight,
'N he re youth and pleasure meet to chase the
glowing hours with flying feet
From to p. ~. there is promenade concert
in the park, when it becomes the regulation
duty TO visit the spring. At this time many
handsome carriages, illed with richly dressed
occupants: put 1n an appearance. Many, how
ever, Of the ladies and gentlemen are finely
mounted and show of to good advantage the
equestrian skill OF VirginianS. Mr.. Tenny has
the handsomest pair OF ponies on 1.-The turr.'
Tley are things Of beauty.
Father Boyle, OF st. Mathews, is one of the
guests. He seems to have brought his Wash
1ngton honors with him, making him popular
with all. He is charming gentleman, full OF
aIecdote, Wit and informatfon-one of the most
comprehensive men Of the day and generally
admired He said mass at Warrenton on Sun
day. hich was an event. Upon our calender
are many other well known WaShingtoniaLs
but as am nOt familiar with their home honors
Will not attempt to detail, but they all bear the
unmistakable type OF eminent respectfully and
''bigh tone" refinement that Is SO agreeable to
meet at LONE or abroad. MIGNON