Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-07-29
AT ORKNEY SPRINGS,
A Popular Old Dominion Resort Under
the New Management.
Of THE EVENING sr.z

Correspondence Of THE EVENING Sr.n
ORKNEY SPRINGS, VA, July ~, 1889.
Orkney, the most popular mountain resort of
the Old Dominion in years heretofore. places
her bid this season for public favor. and with
Mr.. +. W. Evans as manager for the new COM
pany prestige ia again assured Vast improve
ments have been added to the grounds. The
many lawns, velvet carpet as il were. plots
and borders blooming in floral maguifcence.
the cliffs and mountain boldness leave nothing
undesired in the heart of the student of nature
or to the mind of the scenic artist. To the fur
nishings of the house many additions have been
made and conveniences placed which owe their
existence to the encouragement. The dining
nan has been newly decorated and carpeted
and entire new service provided
THE TABLE,
under charge Of frst-class caterer, is con-
eeded by all unsurpassed, if .equaled, by any
metropolitan hotel. Supplied with the best
t % products and delicaeies the markets of
washington, Baltimore and New York can
anord, vegetables in all their fresh, natural
sweetness, gathered from the premises an hour
before each meal and prepared under the per-
sonai supervision Of a competent chef, should,
70 those fond Of the good things Of life, and to
the epicure in particular, make the cuisine of
orkney its chief drawing card
sets, new organs and pianos adorn the grand
Parlor. Modern methods of heating have been
introduced. The chill of early morning and
evening viii no longer affect the comforts Of
Its guests. The spacious ball room is in shape
and the floor in best of condition. Nightly
hops, dances and germans are held. Music is
furnished, under the leadership of Prof. Will
Hams, by the orchestra of Albaugh's grand
opera house, Washington, ID. G. Divine service
Is held twice every Sabbath; also sacred mid
day concert by the band Society is all that
could be desired.
AMONG THE NAMES OF THE LATE ARRIVALS.
appear those of Mrs. W. W. Rockhin and
daughter, Mrs. Henrietta Stuart, Mrs. Samuel
Bacon, Miss NJ. J. Tuck, Mr. and Mrs. James FL.
Mari and family. MIR. and Mrs. c. A. Snow and
family, Mr.. and Mrs. George b. Lockhart and
family, Vincent Clark, Mrs. Thurmond and
Miss Sophia b. Thurmond of Washington D.
G.; Col and Mrs. 5. II. Forbes and family. DR..
L. b Ballard, Dali Johnson H. Mop. Dali, Col.
and Mrs. J. Thomas Scharf and son. the Misses
Seharf, Mrs. ]. A. Sayler and sons, Major G.
Wait, A Gusdorff and wife, Mr. and Mrs NJ H.
Sporting, Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Emerich and
family, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Hartman and fam
lily, George X. Hefiebower, Mr.. S. Franken-
stein, Mrs. L. II. Hamlein and daughter and
Joseph Gottschalk of Baltimore. Md; Miss Mil
lie Lowenstein, Mrs. ]. w. Tyson and Miss
Cooper of Frederick, and Miss Clagett of
Prince Georges county, Md; Mrs. H. s. Bar
s. King. U. S. army; Mrs. King, Miss Virginia
Evans King, MIR. E. King and Lewis B. jack
son of Philadelphia, Mrs. NJ Newman,
Mrs F. Brauer. Mrs. C. Rebman,
and Miss Lizzie Sauer, Richmond, Va; Mr..
Walter ]. SUTTON, New Orleans; Mrs. F. p
Salas, Charleston, S. c.; Mrs. Ransom Salas,
Savannah. Ga; J. II. Averill, superintendent
OF South Carolina railway, and Mrs. AveriIl of
Summerville, 5. c.: MIR. E. Worthington and
Mr.. L. c. Janney, Winchester. Va; G. NJ.
Perry, Frederick comfy, Va; w. Bert Cline,
u. ~ Weldon, Lewis Apperson, b. F. Apper-
son, Miss Belle Apperson and Miss Sallie Run
ker, CulpePer, Va; W. 7. Stanworth, Harry
J.. Wrenn and W. J. Stanworth Norfolk Va.
Mr.. J. Massenburg. Hampton, Va; Francis p.
Salas, university of Virginia; William c. Chase
and family, Fairfax county, Va; S. p Lonas,
j. 5. McQuay, j. l.. Mussar and b. s. Tavenner,
Rinkerton, Va; Mrs. NJ. X. Anterior, Newark,
ONO; Col. c. A. Layton, Wapakoneta, Ohio;
Mrs. E. Goldman, Toledo, Ohio; Mrs. James
Jay Smith and family, and Mrs. AIRY, Memphis,
Tenn; Mr.. Lewis Hartman, Chicago Ill; Mr..
and Mrs. A. j. Clarke. Miss Martha Clarke and
Master Morgan Clarke of Wheeling, W. Va;
Miss .. NJ Maupin and Mr.. j. N McMullin of
Moorefeld, w. Va.
AMUSEMENT.
Many other arrivals daily prove, that Orkney,
as retreat for the lovers of amusement, as a
sanitarium for the invalid for social inter-
course, and to the student of geology, again
takes the first place in the front rank Here
may be found those happy conditions to suit
all temperaments. Archery, tennis croquet
and other inside and outdoor games afford
most pleasant pastime. The long talked-of
swimming pool Is now an assured fact The
excayatlng and masonry work is completed and
carpenters are now engaged in roofing in the
structure. which will cover the finest and largest
pool TO be found in North America. Dimen-
sions 5Ox90 feet, affording a depth from 216
to feet) The pool will be supplied
with water from the world-renowned
Bear Wallow, Sweet Chalybeate and L.
Springs, creating at our door a second
Bethesda" for the healing of the multitudes.
The waters, however, will not be troubled but
upon Its clear, placid, and limpid bosom those
who seek Its curative powers and all who de-
hight IN aquatic sports may float or sport at
Will and drink enjoyment to its fullest depth.
All former patrons of Orkney. and there are
many to be found among our best citizens not
having made arrangements for the summer va
cation, should at once consult with Mr.. Evans,
the manager, who in advance gives the pledge
OF satisfaction for the season of 1889 and prom
lses to do all in his power to make the stay of
those who visit him pleasan. and agreeable
one. III n
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