Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-14
DELIGHTS OF COBB's ISLAND.
Dancing, Sailing, Fishing, Bathing. and
Story-Telling-AT Tribute to Ocean.

Correspondence of the Richmond Dispatchl
CoBB's Island, July 11.-Among the re-
cent arrivals on the island are Mrs. Long,
Of Charlottesville IAN hGbuHe), Mr.. and
Mrs. &. Baughman, Mr.. Turner. and
Messrs. Bosher. of Richmond; Mr.. Barley
and sons, of Newport News; Mr.. W. H..
Peasants and Miss Mary Peasants, of
Holhns Institute; the Bells from Bedford
CITY. and others Among those whose de-
parture (after three weeks STAY is much
deplored are Mrs. Warner and Miss Lydia.
of Philadelphia, ladies whose two years
experience in Europe only seemed 10 pre-
pare them for the good taste of being
pleased with their first visit to Cobb's
Island. Mr.. Ramsey, of New York, also
declares that he will not experiment any
more IN trying TO secure substitute for thls
place.
THE JOYS OF 1ERPsIcHokE
With the Fourth of July ana flre-crack-
ers. the famous viollnist of CObb's known
as John resumed his usual place IN the
ballroom aud caused smiles TO wreath the
faces Of the lovers of tcrpischore. Life and
mlrth and duicet sounds now reign IN the
hotels, only broken by the unrlvalled voice
Of John in calling out the figures SO
soon as darkness or moonlight fail upon
the world-this narrow world. Among
the most graceful and active participants
IL your hOnored Cob, and ms example
often proves infectious TO less active per
sons. Johns" playing when set on 9y
the harp-is indeed quite artistic, despite
the abnormal and unscientiic position OK
the violin he holds.
FISHING AND FIsH STORIES.
Sailing. here At least, Is al. indlspensacc
bic requisite 20 fishing save IN the case oil
the honored President of Vanderbilt Uni
vesity. who always takes row-ooat ana Is
reported the most successiul nsneI-
man of the guests. but fishing, aias'
Is not ALWAYS the accompaniment on sail
inc To catch fish is one of the most
delightful experiences, too delightful TO
be very frequent 10 some. But what Is
more exaspcrating than 20 lose one on the
hook. ONLY 10 be laughed at for your mis-
fortune by your more successful irlehds
But when fishing is poor. as IL mas
been during the last week, there is
fine opportunity 10 hear hsh stories
a kind Of literature that ought to De
pcrpetuated like the stories OF baron
Munchausen. OF such the ioiio"lns
are specimens. One boatman calls over
the water TO another, How many
sharksfn mine at one time that weighed
9s6 pounds, and one OF them oye. ooV;
Another time a gentleman and MS wire,
weary with awaiting bite, laid uowh III
the boat. when the boatman, possessed
with a demon Of mischief. jerked the
sbark-line suddenly and precipitated the
man upon his wife,s corns. But you may
be sure that he dilated upon the olgor OF
that sharks bite, and found great consoia-
ton in the lucky chance, OF rerndoe
one weighing ten pounds being later
caught as confederation OF II.
THE PLEASURE OF THE OCEAN.
But after all what gives such intense
peace and enjoyment as the great ocean
The prosy and material side OF the ocean
is its best, consisting as IL does OF tne
finest surf bathipg. How magical ana ~
vgorating they are In ELECTS, whiie oe-
lightful IN experience. weakness
changed to strength. Tagging to running
dragging 10 flying. .n
No wonder the happy subject Of this i'm
proyement leaves Coebs Island WITH feei-
ines OF deep attachment. and might sum
up his sensations in such couplet as
Ifeel-I know not what
lOye--i know not why;
Perhaps never more may come,
But yet sure must try. NJ M r.