Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-08-24
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AUGUSTA WHITE SULPHUR.
Raiiway-seasonablc Amusements
and Richmond Guests.
Correspondence OF the Richmond Dspltcn.l

Correspondence OF the Richmond Dspstch.l
AUGUSTA WHrE SULPHUE SPRINGS. Va,
August q, 1890.
Let no ono boast of having enjoyed a
pleasure trip TIL nc has travelled ria the
Chesapeake and Ohio on the Fast-Elying
Nirginian. Words are really inadequate TO
give more than faint idea of the charms
of this famous road, the unequalled luxury
OF its accommodations, and the grandeur
Of us subimely picturesque scenery. Inc
Old Dominion Is Justly celebrated for
rany things; the cradle of heroes and
statesmen baye been rocked by her noun
tain breeZes: her noble, true-hearted wO-
men have been stars Of the FIRST magnitude
In the best society of our land her his
t0ric record stands second 10 none
in the length and breadth Of the
vast continent Of the New World. and not
least among her advantages and attractions
are the innumcrable springs Of health
giving waters that bubble perpetrally up
at the base Of her majestic mountains or
trickle in crystal beauty down their rugged
sides. The sun OF thousand summers has
failed TO dry up these fountains Of life that
the prolific hand Of Dame Nature set play
inc long ere tho first tree was felled at
jamestown or the war-whoop OF the In
dians ceased TO echo through the forests
OF the Alleghanies.
THE STRINGS REGION.
Starting east from Clifton Forge one
passes spring after spring with wonderful
rapiditv. for they rise all along the bne OF
the Chesapeake aud Ohio like orient
pearls at random strung Most, however,
iic from two 10 eight miles from the rail-
way station. while IN this particular Au-
gusta White Sulphur has an advantage
over many other mountain resorts.
Leaving tho railroad at Pond Gap good
road leads 10 the hotel after pleasant
ride Of three quarters OF "A mile through
the forest fragrant with tho scent OF
wild thyme. mint. and pine. Elhots
Knob is the highest point IN virginia
and on q smiling plain at rs foot lie the
hotel and cottages OF Augusta White sui
phur Springs. I'm front and on either side
of the main building stretches broad,
well-kept lawn. shaded bv many aspen
trees. under which the children play all
dav long. 10 the left Of the hotel the
waters Of a miniature lake " break into
dimpies and laugh in the SUM- while over
the inyigorating mountain winds play
grand accompaniment 10 the thousand
voices OF nature, which IN minor key Dil
the day and night with a music that no III
strument strung by human hands can
rival.
THE HEALTH-GIyTNG WATERS.
4 romantic walk through the woods
brings one 10 the sulphur and iron springs,
both strong in mineral deposits, and
though 5priuging almost side by side are dis
tinct in their medicinal qualities. bursting
from solid bed of rock, the lthia spring
sends its crystal water forth IN such volume
that it rapidly grows into stream which
feeds the lake. and passing through IT,
r!pples on like IennysOn's Brook -
"O'er messy ways,
IN little sherp5 nd trebblcs;
Now iu and out among the ferns.
Now laughing Ger its pebbles"
There is a fairly good livery here. and
many are the horseback rides and driving
parties that vary the pleasures OF the place.
THE ADJUSTMENTS.
Iawn-tennis, croquet, ten-pins, and cards
have their various patrons, and few places
afford better music for dancing than that
enioyed hy the guests Of Augusta. Profos-
sor bernstein, OF stanton, - leader in all
amusements. lie is deservedly popular
with every one, and IS Literally idollzed by
the children. The service - excellent, and
no ono ia heard % complain of the fare,
which fact is IN itself q rare recommends
ton.
RICHMOND EyERYwHERE.
While there are guests here from many
sections Of the country. yet Richmond
carries of the palm. Tho following IS a
/ Inst of those now here: lirs Alfred j..
Harris. Mrs. Ed. Perrin and daughter and
SON. Miss Lu Atkins. Mrs. Taylor and
family, Mrs. Kilby and d,,qghtesTs, Mrs.
shin. Misses Annie and Eyie Blankenship,
Mrs. Cullen and children, Miss A. Mill
hiser ana nieces, Mrs. CABOT, Miss Virgie
CABOT, Mrs. John Laid. and Miss N.
Bigger. all of Richmond; Colonel Manson
and wife. Mrs. Wright and children, South
/ Carolina; Mr.. S. X. White. wife, and sons,
| Miss Claudia White. Norfolk: Mrs. Ida
! Hall and son, COvington. KY; Misses
/ Green. Wilcox. and Gaines, kentucky; DR..
| Frv. Roanoke: Mrs, NJ. :. Whitaker and
daughters. and Mrs. James Lynd and wife,
| New Orleans. ADIDAAc.