The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1882-07-30
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KLEtvptESsr HOTEL,
ROCKVILLE, Mn, July 20.
As Rockville seems TO be favorite
resort this summer for so many washingtcnians,
1t may be matter OF interest to their friends to know
something Of this chatming little town. short
ride on the cars enables the BUSY man OF family
to attend to his dutles and not to the neglect
OF his domestic ties. onlca-holders, and even
thyslcans with convenient patients, who will walt
untiiday for then make hs place their headquarters,
Thereby gaining after their day OF labor cool eyoii-
Ing and peacefu, nights rest; for have not a
Is more, strangets never get bit. They arc ''taken
In, ~ but with true old Maryland hospitality, In the
biblical way. There ate very many strangers hero
this summer. All the private houses are crowded.
MIR. William II. Carr Is the genial proprietor OF this
hotel aud he Is fond Of the inner man that we
always satisfied To have him for our caterer. The
drives around this part OF the country are bcauiful
the scenery can hardly lie surpassed Local option Is
In full force and int-iueps are among the things OF
the past, unless you happen to be In the snuggters
ring. for the brain. stealing fluid still nnds Its way,
and occasionally we see some one with vety 'demi-
tohnty ~ air.
The event of the seasou was the opening OF the
Town Hail, n handsome new building that have
never surpassed Mt any Ccunty-seat. After
quite an elaborate address by Mr.. II. H. frcttyman,
tho Comus Club dramatic organSation. gave
criticism. Owens would not feel It n reflection to
have the Asa Trenchard Of the occasion compared
with his own rendition. The part was taken by MI.
Albert j. Almony, assistant editor of the Rockville
Adroc1te, lie was met with storm OF applause
cqualed only by that given to professionals Aftor
the performance Donch's Band treated us to most
Inspiring alrs, and young and old We'd with each
other In tho fascinating dance Even this arlsto-
cratic little town could not but feel honored at the
number Of distinguished persons who came from a
distance to participate Many officers, and their fam
es present from Gaithershurg, where they are
encamped; also Mrs. Gen. Paul and her daughter
Miss Beatrice: Miss Lula Lawn, and Mr.. Howard, oi
Washington; Judges Ritche and Lynch, with their
| daughter from Frederick: Auditor Vinson and fam
Ivy. and numbers of others.
DR.. Turner, OF the Navy, aud family are
| summcrinE here, MIR. Tenney and family, OF George
town; Mira. Young, nee lila Ferry, and family, and
altogether Is charming little circle as one could
| desire to meet.
One OF the attractions IN the neighborhood Is the
| Great Falls, the sight of which moonlight night
can never he forgotten. l unfortunately one OF
party on last Sunday to witness that sad sight the
and for time the iashing waters lost their charm
when we thought OF the young life full of Joy and
hope that, like ourselves had been tOylng In thu
beautiful scene short hour previous. He car
ried with such violence Into waery grave that every
seemed parayzed with horror. Cabin John Rridg,
divides the honors with the Great Falls as an attraC
| tion, and the number of visitors at both places \
something fabulous.
| Well my olfaCtOry nerves are being excited y,
savOry oors, and the welcome sound OF the bell bid
me bring my letter to close, will take the respon
sbity Of stating that II you up yo will get tn
most delightful wanes you ever tasted and fruit II
att Il ltnaa