The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-09

n typical summer Hesort-Naturai Beau
ties-Ainusemonts, &c.
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Whether upon the seashore OF inland there
is in America no more perfect type Of a place
for rest. health or recreation than tho Rawley
Springs OF Rockingham county. situated in
the North Mountains, = lateral Of shoot Of the
noted Allegheny chain Of the great Appala-
chain system. No atmosphere short of that,
perhaps, OF some 'empyrean planet can by
possibility be compared 10 IL. Elevated at
more than 1000 feet abOgt the sea level. IL
location p%re-eminent for its physical advan-
taRes, with pellucid mountain torrents and
superb scenic beauty. Nature has in her do
mains no sylvan glen Or wooded height"
that can surpass IN beauty the shady dells
and rocky clias Of this delightful re-
treat. The hotel is perched like some
eagles eyrie upon the steep mountain
side, the ever-stirring breezes softly whisper
through the maple leaves. while at the same
tlms the telnpestuOus %plsshings Of Dry
river are family heard echoing their ever
lasting burden OF song against the pictured
rocks Of the opposing cliffs Prospect Point "
River Rocks Flag Mountain " Ball
Room Rocks and the proverbial Lovers
Leap are all here, end they are truly marvels
OF beauty. From Prospect Point" a wide re-
gion OF historic Virginia Is plainly in sight.
The Blue Ridge, with its lar famed fields of
Cross Keys and Port Republic, IS before Us.
The ripping Shenandoah fair daughter of the
stars winds nOrthward in the distance. and
grim MQssanutin range rears It's lofty back
toward tho sky. In short, the view embraces
al extent Of thirty by sixty miles from Basic
City the new to Winchester the Old. The
Review ROcks' are wonderful exhibitions
Of the freaks Of the infant world" when
molten heat was the 0ll-prevalent condition
OF things, for they are clearly OF igneous
origin.
The Bal Room Rocks is another of natures
gem-wondsrs. and no more fitting place for
the soft narration Of loves young dream"
can be imagined. Flag mountain rises in
majesty Immediately before rs and supplies q
conspicuous position for The floating emblems
Of patriotism. Lovers Leap IL the ne
plus ultra OF its kind, and Affords as certain
possibilities If instant death as any despairing
love could wish. So much for the natural
beauties Of the place. Added to this. suffice
IL TO say that artistic graded walks conduct
the rambler unerringly to any desired spot.
and be II further mentioned that to trout
fishermen Dry river 10 a neyer-iaillng reser-
voir for that most fascinating sport in al the
long category Of Waltonian recreation.
NJ ANGLERS.
The champion anglers of the place this
season have been Mr.. BENJAMIN Berry. Of
baltimore: DR.. l.. s. Pendleton. of Louisa
county; ProfessorC E. +. Kcmper. Of Louisiana
but others Of us occasionally WOO the
epeckled beauties 50 too. Three hundred aud
thirteen we're recently taken in one day by
three anglers, which Is no mean catch.
A PROGRESSIVE EUcHBE PARTY.
A delightful progressive euchre party wos
given last Tuesday night, consisting Of six
tables. Handsome prizes were awarded,
Miss Brasher OF Aurora. Ind. carrying OF
the ladies prize and Colonel 5. G. Boylston Of
Jacksonville, Fla, the gentlemen's prize.
DONKEY PARITY
On Saturday night q donkey party" was
given 10 tho young people, which was u great
success. Nineteen Young people entered the
race, which made il not only very interesting.
but quito exciting. Beautiful prizes were
awarded 10 Misses Jennie Lee, Susie Boylston
and Elma Myers "a beautiful young girl from
ChicagO.) and Master Eddie Bailey. a grab
bag was then thrown open to the uDsuccess-
ful contestants. and AL of the little ones
went away perfectly contented and happy
owe r tine evenings entertainment.
MUSIC 6c.
The music ut Bawley this season Is unusu-
ally good, Mr.. Lee. The genial proprietor Of
the Springs, having procured the band from
tho Deaf, Dumb and BLIND Institution OF
StaUnton. A concert IS given every morning
and evening upon the beautiful lawn. and
every night the spacious ballroom is thrown
open 20 those who delight IL tripping the
light fantastic toe"
GUESTS. |
Among the distinguished guests at Rawley
now We may mention the following: Rev. Or.
OF salem, Colonel s. c.. Boylston and
charming family Of Jacksonville, Fla;
Mrs. Hepburn and daughter. Of Ohio: Mr.. b. |
Berry and wife; Mr.. ". a. Wade and family
and Mrs. Greet and family. al Of Baltimore:
MIR. 4. G. Thompson and family:
Of Georgia; Mrs. Bailey and family; Mrs.
Bird and Misses Denham and Barnard. ofFlor-
ida; Mrs. j. Taylor Ellyson and daughter, Miss
Eliyson and brother and Miss Lulu
Williams, of Richmond; Professor G.. Phi
Kemper. ofILouisiana; Mr.. VIII Himleigh. the \
distinguished artist Of Lexington, Ky: Mrs.
Myers and her two attractive daughters,
IF Chicago; Misses Inez Smith aud Birdie
Brasher, Of Indiana Miss Lipscomb.
of Washington, Misses Compton and Conrad
and Captain Donvan Of Harrisonburg. Mr.. !
Pudigon and wife and Misses Fishbnrn and
OF Charleston, 5. O.; Professor Mil
Ter aud family Of Front Royal, Va, and many
A german, progressive euchre party, bowl
.ng party, &c, will be given soon.
W. K. G.