Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1882-08-13
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A Wheeling Rambler Among Its Beauties
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Prominent Guests-ToiIets at
the Dress Ball.

Spxcial Correspondents OF ne Sunday Rsciaer.
These springs are the Mecca ofthe South
ern tourists, although lately people from
all parts of the country can be found here.
The resort Of the gay and fashionable, a
place where pleasure seeking. reigas ,su'
prenne. Situated in the midst of a section
of country abonnding in natural beauties,
ST would be dificplt to find q, place pze.
sentipg combination Of greaterattractions
The srring is situated in beautiful valley
near The summit of the Greenbrier
mountains, about two thousand feet above
the sea level. Within this valley, over.
looked by mountains of great height. among
them Hates Mountain and Greenbrier
Mountain, which have an elevation of
$500 feet above the sea level, is the magnif-
cent hotel and numerous cottages, all COM
fortably furnished and capable of accomo.
dating 1000 guests. In front the beautiful
lawn spreads out, intersected by Numerous
winding walks for promenading and
driving, shaded by magnificent, stately
trees. Encompassing the lawn on all sides
sre the long lines of shining white cottages,
while at the lower extremity the
spring bubbles from q rock at
Ike rate of thirty gallons per
minute. 1t is covered by a handsome pa.
Wilton, the dome Of which Is surmounted
by figure of the godd IS Hygeia. Here the
visitors assemble morning, noon and
night 10 drink the water either as q bev-
ersge or as prescribed by the:physicisns, OF
which there are several resident here.
Farther down are the invigoratinS and
luxuriouf baths, which are patronized
largely by both gentlemen and ladies.
As beverage, the water at first is diss-
ereeable 10 most persons, being strongly
impregnated with sulphur, but this passes
away and relish for IL is soon acquired.
As bath it is quite luxury. The baths
are fitted up on what is. known as the
"Schwarz System" the mineral water run.
ming cold into the tubs where it is heated
by steam. The bather can have any tenn
perature ne desires. AS q curative 1t Is
beneficial to almost every illness in the
catalogue of diseases.
The amusements are various. Promen-
adipg'is largely INDUCED in on the broad
verandas, and on the romantic walks. TAX
ing one of the by paths to the right "Lov-
ers' Maze" is soon reached, and here under
a dense shade Of forest trees, obscurely
winding paths lead in every direction,
cipitous declevities sink away, from which
extensive and soul.inspiring views OF the
deep valley below may be had, with the
mountain ranges in the distance. Among
other amusements are the balls, festivities,
music, billiards, bowling alley, lawn ten
mis-, etc. The ladies attend. the bowling
alley largely, and many are becoming very
proficient, making large scores. Some OF
the ladies indulge in card playing. heard
a lady remark the other day that she was
becoming an inveterate poker player"
Governor Mathews, the president OF
the company, has been very energetic in
preparing for this season. Among the many
improvements suggested by him are the
long lines of beautiful flower beds which
surround the hotel, the aromatic emana
tions from which are very delightful, The
cOlored florists bring bouquets and baskets
of flowers up to the hotel every morning
and evening, which are purchased by the
young gallants and presented to the beau
ties OF the fair sex on whom they desire to
make q favorable impression.
The Springs company intend before the
next season erecting handsome station
and hotel at the entrance of the grounds.
Meals Will be served there to through tray
elers on the railroads. The present station
Is a very dilapidated structure, and is a
disgrace to the place. The general manage
ment this year is said by the old habitues
to be better than ever before. The table
and service is better; even the most fastid-
ious epicures say the cuisine equals that OF
the rest Northern resort hotels, Saratoga
is excellent, and driving is extern
sively INDUCED in although 1t
is quite an expensive luxury. Several of
the ladies ride on horseback very grace
fully.
Owing to the inclemency Of the weather,
the grand garden party was held in the
hotel instead of on the lawn, although in a
manner which was decidedly more prefera-
bic. Col. Geo. L. Peyton very ingeniously
devised substitute for the lawn prone
nades. During the day he had the pillars
in the immense dining hall entwined and
festooned with evergreens, flags and ban
ners. Chinese lanterns were strung across
between each set of pillars. Supper was
served early, and the tables in the middle
between the pillars, the entire length Of
the hall, were removed. The large folding
doors at each end-the one leading into the
parlor and the other into the ball room,
were thrown open, thus presenting prom
ensde OF unrivalled splendor and brilliah-
cy, being illuminated by the electric lights
and large number OF Chinese lanterns
The ladies attired themselves in degree of
elegance commensurate with the occasion.
Magnificent diamonds sparkled every
where, and an air of regality pervaded the
tbropg. The beaux appeared in full dress,
faultless shirt fronts and spike tail coats.
Dancing was kept up until later hour
than usual. Everybody was very much
pleased with il, and Col. Peyton says he
will repeat it shortly. The hrst grand
fancy dress ball. which is set for the even.
ing Of the ilth inst, promises to be grand
affair. Signor sHaZaZer, who has charge,
has procured over five hundred costumes
Among them are two Royal Chinese robes
which were csptsred in the palace OF the
Emperor. at Pekin, during battle ia 1859.
He rents them for $l2 so each per night.
The other suits average IS 90 per night
The Signor gives dancing lessons to the
children every morning through the week.
At night the children are granted the ex-
elusive use of the ball room from TO 8
o'clock, during which time the Signor
directs their movements in dancing.
The races commencing on August Goth,
aud continuing five days, although the first
attempted, promise to be success. The
mile & ack has been very carefully con-
structed. The stables will he completed
and the course opened for horses soon.
Quite large number Of excellent horses
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'ared.
There are sessrsl distinguished persons
here, but not the .sfse number of politi.
clans which assembled here in former years
for an informal discussion OF the politics
Of the country. The following foreigners
are summeriDg here:
The Count de Fitz James, of Paris, a rather
handsome though unassuming young man !;
Tn. Roustan, the French Minister at WASH
ington; G. de Weckherlein, the Minister
f. ON the Netherlands ut Washington; Mad
sme Cherette, wife Of Genera. Cherette, of
Paris: and the Countess Bertinatti, of
Rome, widow OF the late italian Minister at
Washington. Among the prominent gem
tlemen who are and have been here recent
ly, are; w. w. Corcoran. the wealthy
Washington banker; Hon. John H. Hop
kins. of Pittsburg: Hon. John w. Daniels,
OF Y rginia; Ex-Governor Patton, OF Ala
bsma: ex.U. 8. Senator Hereford, of West
Virginia; Gen. VIM. H. Fitz Lee, OF Virgin
ia. and Col. w. w. Gordon, OF Virginia.
OF the young ladies there are: Miss Annie
Keitt, daughter of the. late distinguished
South Carolina politician and soldier,
besutiful and fascinating blonde, who is
always surrounded by an admiring throng;
Miss Ssllie Waterman, of Philadelphia, also
apopular young lady; Miss CALDWELL, of
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