Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-10-02
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THE EXCURSION.

The hACOhoAONs
At half-past five O'Clock Thursday
morning, when the fog was slowly ris-
ing from the Kanawha and the noun
tains were emerging from their robes OF
darkness, the editorial party lett
Charleston and boarded Chesapeake
C Ohio train for White Sulphur Springs.
Many of the editors were met on the
train by their wives, sisters and sweet
hearts. and more merry and agreeable
crowd of excursionists never Travelled.
After pleasant ride of an hour or more,
chiefly devoted to getting wide awake,
n stop was made at Kanawha Falls and
Justice was done to good breakfast.
After breakfast all who could got into
an observation car furnished by the rail-
road company, and start was made
again for White Sulphur. 1t was hard
to tell which was the most attractive, the
amusements going on within the car or
the magnificent scenery Of the Kama
wha. New and G-eenbrier rivers with
out. A very lively person was required
to enjoy both and keep up with the pro-
cession. 1t was thoroughly enjoyable
ride, although the numerous tunnels
kent some of the bachelors in constant
terror. At moor the train reached White
Sulphur Springs, and the balance OF the
day was spent at this famous watering
place. The many beauties Of the place
were highly enjoyed, and the editors
partook somewhat sparingly Of the sui
phur water. They were not used to
that kind Of water. The romantic ones
in the party strolled over the grounds
and visited "Lovers' Leap" solved the
mysteries of "Courtship Maze," and
got a glimpse of paradise" Friday
morning, about the time the morning
stars are supposed to sing together, the
excursionists left for Clifton Forge,
where breakfast was eaten and the at
fractions taken in. 1t didn't take as long
to take in the attractions as it did the
breakfast, and all were ready when the
Richmond and Allegheny train started
for Natural Bridge. After couple of
hours ride along the historic James
river, the station was reached and the
tallyho coaches taken for the Hotel.
After jolly ride of about two miles the
destination was reached, and the genial
manager, Col. Peyton, gave the party a
royal welcome to the comforts and beau
ties OF the place. 1t was here that was
spent the most delightful part of the
whole trip. Col. Peyton, who is clerk
of the West Virginia House Of Dele
gates, is one Of the best of landlords,
and keeps a model hotel. The scenery
and peculiar works of nature are une-
qualed perhaps in the world in attract
ivenesS. Afterr splendid dinner at the
inn the world famous Natural Bridge
was visited. Its magnificence and gram
deur and massive beauty are simply in
describable. An inspired pen is required
to Go justice to it. Lost River, 1.-The
Cave" and "Lace Falls" were most
interesting and wonderful works Of ma.
ture. From an observatory that crowns
a neighboring hill is beheld glorious
view. Two hundred miles of mountains
are ranged in sight. Hill piled upon
hill, mountain upon mountain, far and
near, form scene of unparalleled gram
deur. At night the Natural Bridge was
illuminated with colored lights, bon
fires, Roman candles, rockets and other
fireworks, and n roaring, rushing, foam
ing cascade, brilliantly and uniquely IL
Illuminated, presented scene Of weird
loycliness that will not soon be forgot.
ten by those who witnessed it. 1t was
veritable glimpse of fairy land. Col.
Peyton has the thanks Of the entire AS
ISOLATION for his successful efforts for
their comfort and enjoyment. On Sat-
urday the excursionists generally dis
persed, some returning to their homes
and some going on to Richmond and
the sea-shore. We believe every one
enjoyed the meeting of the Association,
and, considering the material benefit
which we believe will result and the
many pleasant friendships formed, it
may be well said that it was trip that
well paid for itself in every way. May
the Press Association of West Virginia
.'live long and prosper"
PRESSED OUT.
One Of tho Georgia young ladies on
the excursion said that it was very diff
ferent from what her idea of "press"
association was. OF course, in going
through the tunnels it was more like
what it ought to be.
Bro. Plattenburg said that the man
who invented the Natural Bridge was a
genius.
1t was generally agreed that j. J. Pc