The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-12

A beautiful and Popular Summer hs'oi'-
Magnificent Natural Scenery

K,x.wHA FALLS. ". VA, May 11.-For
so,,sraI wears past Kanswha Falls has been a
deservedIy popular summer resort. situated
as il Is ut the upper end of the Kanaawha val
lev proper. being only two miles below the
junction of the New ana da uleS I'VE
form the GREAT Kanawha, and at the tails OF
Tho last named river. IL possesses IN high de-
e-oa The advantage Of favorable location. Inc
Gbeeaneake and Ohio railway passes through
The Mace making il easily accessible from III
noints contiguous 10 that road and us many
connections. .e4 -. o;,bor
edo Of tbe river: the hills rise in majestic
Grandeur and tower up until their SUBMITS
fiss the heecy clouds that float IN the blue eX-
nense. The river winds its way among tnese
nonderous tree clad piles of earth ana rock
seemingly in search of some point OF egress
from its mountainous environments. ne "aUeI
nours over the falls with a deep and sullen
roar like muf1ed thunder and then hows
neacefully onward to the west. Wherever the
rare is directed the eyes look upon scenery at
once the delight of artistic minds. Prominent
among the points of interest IN the immediate
vicinity is Cascade Glen, (which sa beautifui
waterfall and near it n never falling spring OF
pure cold water that gushes from the earth III
p i;ving stream and is conveyed in under
ground pipes to the hotel i MS
spring is appropriately. called Fern
sprins from the fact that this lovely
mountain plant is found near 1t in abundance.
Castle Rocks. great rocky formation on the
top of one of the high peaks OF the surround
ING mountains, are SO called from tnelr re-
senblance to the walls and turrets OF those
old castles we read about in the history OF
feuda times On the left bank OF the river
and lust below the falls is a rocky bluff two or
three hundred yards long and nearly a
hundred feet high which juts out little way
in the stream. It is called Van Blb0er III
honor of a bold scout and hunter OF that
name who freduented this section IN Indian
times and who often camped beneath It's
friendly shelter. II IS not necessary, ana IN
deed it is not possible 10 give pen picture OF
the many pleasant hooks and crannles that
would do them justice. They should be seen
to be appreciated.
The Kanawha Falls Hotel Is handsome
four-story building, commanding fine view
of the falls and the surrounding scenery. II
is conveniently arranged and elegantly FUR
nished throughout. The dlnlng-rOom IS
spacious and comfortable. The cuisine IS ex-
cellent good cooks and alternative servants
are employed, and the propretors do every
thing possible for the comfort and enjoyment
of their patrons. In the way Of amusements
and pastimes, there are boating. hunting,
fishing. visits to points of interest IN the VI
cinity, billiards, ten pins, music, and dane
ing imprOmptu entertainments, enllvenIng
conversation and many other diversions OF q
pleasant and agreeable character The hotel
IS within hundred yards of the depot, ex-
press, telegraph, and postofices, so that guests
while enjoying all the delights OF
country or summer resort life may
be ia direct communication with
their friends or business at home. The
location Of the place is a sufficient guarantee
of its healthfulness The water IS good, the
air pure. the nights delightfully."- cool and con-
ducive TO sound and restful sleep undis-
turbed by that sanguinary insect--the mos
quito. The place is within easy distance OF
the celebrated Hawks Nest Cliff. Lovers
Leap and the New River Canons, visit TO
which will amply repay all who have any ap-
probation Of the grand and beautiful in
nature.