The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1882-07-31
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MorSpsvILLr CANr GROUNDS July so.-Ths
last week has been very pleasant to the
many inhabitants Of this Camp Ground.
The pleasant weather, together with the nat.
ural beauties Of tho grove, make lie indeed
very enjoyable here. Moreover every day
sees some additional improvement. The
residents are under many obligations to
the thoughtful managers for their untiring
efforts to improve the grounds and increase
their pleasures. Comfortable seats have been
placed on the point" md that beautiful
place has now become the resort, The loung.
Ing place for everybody and their friends.
The view from this place Is also really beau.
tIful. In the distance the towering hills OF
our sister State, while between, broad CT.
panse OF golden fields and green meadows
stretch out as far as the eye can see, with
here and there glimpse Of the river silently
flowing to the sea. A picture long distance
might be travelled for, but being 50 near
home It's beauty Is dlmmed. Too cheap!
The Point Is occupied. at oil hours Of the
day, but In the evenings Il Is crowded with
the s!njourners here, and they make the old
"oo"S ''"6 nNu tueiF IhuSllIeT a coOl
breeze from the river Is always TO be found
here, likewise the festive mosquito.
The many promenades have been much
improved, and the demand upon them this
week has been great, owing, perhaps, less to
their own beauty than 10 the beauty Of the
moon, which has lately showeretl her splend.
sgraciously upon us. The grove Is now well
lighted In the evening with gasoline lamps,
quite M improvement, so the old folks say,
but we notice some OF the young folks are
very shy OF them, afraid perhaps that the
lamps may explode. Much light Is not pro-
yocative however OF quiet llrtations. The
spring. and Its approaches have also been
much improved, and the water Is now not
only clear, cold md abundant, but easy OF
access; but, oh for water works! how we
need them, all the sweetness OF the best OF
water being lost In carrying IL distance.
Arrangements have also been perfected for
keeping the grounds In q good sanitary con.
dltion:: This Is something to be carefully
looked alter, as with the many people upon
come careless, but Col. Hastings Is III charge
OF It, and he means business.
Messrs. ID. X. Brooks, VIM, X. Elson and
George Miller have just completed large and
commodious stables for their fiery steeds on
tue lower portion Of the grounds. Others
will soon do likewise, as oil the old stables
must 80, and great numbers OF the residents
here have private conveyances. There are
many delightful drives here, the one most
used being from the grove TO the .'Narrows,n
at least three miles OF good level road and
fine scenery. The drive along the shores OF
Fishing creek has also many admirers. The
scenery along this road is simply grand. but
the road Is NOT good for fast driving. Fish.
Ing creek also furnishes material for mum.
berless, fishing parties, being near and
ubounding In fish, but ilsherman's luck is
prOverbal.
Blackberries are considered quite an in.
stitution here, furnishing nice dish for the
table and much sport for the young people,
The numerous patches" near the grove being
frequently visited by gay crowds, and their
well.tilled pulls testify on their return that
they 80 not for sport alone.
Among the many games INDUCED in, Gro.
guet seems to be the favorite with the ladies'
but the gentlemen prefer quots II. r. Nc.
Gregor and Col. VIM, Travis are the cham.
pion quot players, but the champion
croquet player has not yet been determined
The gentlemen also prefer hammocks to
swings, less work It is supposed but also less
swing - = =
The boarding tent is now open and will
furnish accommodations to It's patrons for the
rest OF the season at the rate OF S per week.
single meals % cents, dinner 10 cents. Well
furnished rooms can also be had for IS the
season, at least five weeks. Aunt Minty Hol.
linger Is ut its head, und that Is sufficient rec.
ommendation in itself to all Wheeling PEG.
pie. 1t has been fitted up nicely and deserves
large patronage.
Religious services were held upon the
grounds today, and were well attended.
Sunday school at $50 o'clock, conducted by
Mr. Geo. Simpson, and at 7:3O o'clock very
iine and instructive sermon was preached by
Rev, Law, Of Msundsyil!e. Everybody was
much pleased with the sermon and we hone
he will favor us soon again.
Many visitors are upon the grounds to-day,
and all seem to appreciate their day in the
woods. Among the number are Mr.. John
Bodley and wife md Tom Stone and wife.
Miss Ella Dillon, Lottie JetIers, Jennie
Hull and Ella Robinson are visiting friends
here, and intend remaining quite while
They will be quite an addition to our already
great number Of attractive young ladies'
The number OF residents here is surpris-
Ing and far surpasses the hopes OF the man.
ayers. II certainly speaks well for the fu.
ture OF this nearest home summer resort
Everybody here knows everybody here,n is
common remark, and this is as 1t should
be, as 1t increases the pleasures OF all very
much. Taking all in all we are not very
fashionable, but If you desire to have good
time and forget all your cares, an1ieties and
daily worries, come down.
NOTES.
People of all denominations have cottages
on the grounds.
We never knew the time when the order
was so good on the grounds.
Over forty families are located here and
every day increases the number.
Superintendent Conner kindly furnished
the organ for the use OF the committee.
Rev. Dornblazer, OF the English Lutheran
Mission, will preach Tuesday evening on the
grounds
Mrs. John Bodley, son and daughter, leave
to-day fora short visit to Chester Heightsand
Ocean Grove. N '51l