Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-07-22
COBB'S ISLAND.
FAR AWAY FROM THE wHIRL or BUsr-
NESS LIFE.
What IL Going On at the Island-rhe Billed
Shirt 0btrudss Itsslf-Governor
Lee Looked For.
ts,.I Correspondence of tho Di.p,,ch-l

fetaf Correspondence OF the Dispatchl
July 20. 1883.
This season has been probably the most
enjoyable aud certainly ;be most prosperous
ore here for the proprietor In the history OF
the i,lsnd. Cobb's has Away. been rough,
uncouta place, and strikInSiy 30 upon frit
visit. Prior 10 the present MANAGEMENT the
tri.weekly arrangements for arrival and de-
psrfure worked 10 the great advantage OF
'.mine host" "Lei me keep party on the
island for tweDty-four hours" once re-
marked Mr.. Albert Cobb, "snd am sure 10
retain them, II II Il In their power 10 re-
msin, for at least two weeks" Yes, the APP
proache, TO the primitive Structures in the
shape OF cottages and hotel are simply ap-
pallint on first visit. Yet the charms with
which nature has endowed the island and
the surrounding waters seem 10 absorb all
one, time and attention, and In their en-
jovment the discomiorts 10 some are utterly
forgotten.
GO AS YOU PLEASE.
One OF the great charms OF Coobs in the
past, at least TO gentlemen, has been the por-
feet rest from conventional forms IN the
matter OF dress and the iorgetiulntss Of the
busy world, made 90 terribly dstrscting 10
the wear asd tear upon The mind by the
modern appliances OF electricity. Here IL
no telegraph to suddenly summons ore 10
give up present enjoyment, and the dictates
OF the Goddess Fashion have hitherto been
UNDECIDED even in the slightest degree. II
has been the delightful custom for gentle
men and ladies, too. for that matter, 10 Ego
as you please" in the way Of dress. Indeed,
10 enjoy the sports OF the water, one must
be up and about and "on the go" all the
- a. f.r IA. n
Thus flannel shin bias served fer morDing.
afternoon, and iull-dress evening costume
alike.
TIE "BILED" suIRT INTRODUCED.
There has been noticeable this year some
chanse In The matter OF dressing. There IL
n larger crowd than ever before, and the
ladies ouinumber the gentlemen. And
whenever that Is the casc the dear
creatures" must vie with one another for
the supremacy IN looks. 1t il true the
gowns displayed 30 far have not eclip'ed
Long Branch or Saratoga. Yet by cOmpari-
son with past years the toilets have in de-
gree revolutioAizcd the matter Of dress at
Cobb's. Most Of the gentlemen have been
awed by tbs imrerious dane and surren-
dersd their cosfert BY denning coat. vest.
and "biled" shirt for at least meals and the
evening.
WHAT WILL TPBE?
II will be sad reflection for the old
hdJities OF this place TO mark such revo-
tuition that the comfort OF the lovers OF fish
ing and hunting must be subOrdinsted 10
tina fasbionaOle requirements Of an ordlEATy
summer resort And this thought brings
with il the question, What will be the future
Of CohUs. From its,,iluAtion il can hardly
be a fsshisnabls reside resort, for the re-
quirod outlay for making It such would be
r,ore than \ man Of ordinary business "a
gacltT could hope 10 realize on. II It isto be
ANYTHING lesS With q fashionable tendency
IL must inevitably be q tscOnd-cASs place.
To our mind it should be what its great
natural advantages entitle It 60 be-Viz.. a
resort for gentlemen and their families who
especially enjoy the sports OF fishing, huntisg,
and sailing that here abound. II would be q
grand spot for fishing aud hunting club.
TIE PRESENT MASAGENENT.
within the bounds OF his modest preten.
sIops the proprietor, Mr.. Albert T. Cobb,
has greatly Improved th0 place this year.
and yet bis accommodations have been taxed
to their utmost for the past week or 30.
The free use Of paint and whitewash has
added greatly to the appearance OF the place.
The new building, which is situated between
the Richmond House and the little
cottage, was opened on the 18th In
slant. Dir. Cobb had named 1t the "Nor-
folk House." but the party who have
occupied It since the opening thought It SUI
fclenily preteusiOus TO style il The Ven
dome" aud consequently they call 1t no.
thing else. The beds are good, the bread
excellent, and the cooking, all things con-
,idcred, very fair. MFR. Lucius Cobb, the
son OF the proprietor. Is clerk, and Ia most
courteous aud attentive. Harrison Holmes.
Of Richmond, as head.walter is the pride OF
the dlnlng-room, and Coleman. the cook, also
from Richmond, has reyolutlonIzed the CUT
sine OF the island.
THE COMPANY.
There Is an unusually large and pleasant
company here there being At present up
wards Of a hundred guests. The following
are from Richmond: T. A. Miller and wife,
:. II. Handbook and wife, J. +. Warmer
and wife, Z. II. Baskerville, wife. and child
l.. ". McVeirh, Mrs. c. Il. hcVelgh. Miss
Cornelia TAYLOR, 6. q. Atkins, A. B. Tyree,
w. Ii. Cullingwortb, J. |. Binly. James +.
Netherland, Miss Alice Netherland, Miss
Emma Netherland, A. Hunt, T. j. Todd, G..
OBJ. CoUardiu, A. Y. stokes, Miss II. Le,ry,
Benjamin Quarles, Miss Mary Quarles, Ed
die Quarles, Miss L. QuSrles. Mr.. and Mrs.
John Quarl.s, Mrs. j. Elliott and four chll-
dren, II. K. Pemberton, CIV. Warren, Mrs.
william Woodward, C. V. Meredith and
family. A. II. Gum, George Lee, George Il.
Lee, Miss A. u. Bollng.
Personal, ETC.
Governor Lee has been anxiousy looked
for aimee last sunday. Is Is SAID he Will
arrive mere ibis afternoon.
Postmaster Cullingworth, OF Richmond,
arrived Yesterday and gladdened tho hesrts
OF many friends by his epeu face and vim
Mug smile. he made quite good catch OF
fish this evening. and might have taken more
only the boat would not hold them and him
self NJ the same tine.
This fishing has up TO the recent prOtracted
northeasterly blow been the tinest for years.
The shooting Is better than has been known
for long while.
Many fish stories are told, but We were
witness 70 the landing OF iour-pound trout
bY young lady from Baltimore. 1t is
claimed that Mr.. SturgesS, OF the Eastern
Shore, better known as "Sir Walter Rs-
leigh.o caught trout recently which weigh
ed seven pounds. lie IL ordinarily truth
full gentlemen, but our credulily "draws the
line" on FISH stories.
The weather has been delightfully."- cool;
indeed, the breezes have been rather too
fresh. Coz.
FIFTiET1 CONGRESS.