Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-05
ROUND HILL.
"ashtngtonfans Who Are summering
I'm That Charming Country.
correspondence Of The Evening Star.
lOIDOITN NOI-N,rX a,,ar A 1909

correspondence Of The Evening Star
LoUDOCN COUNTY, Va. Aug. 4. 1893.
situated at the base OF the Blue Ridge.
somewhat less than sixty miles from Wash
ihgton, there is a thriving little village
winch is known as Round Hill. IL is reach
ed by the Washington, Ohio and Western
DIVISION OF the Richmond and Danvilie sys-
tenn. There is very little In this name 10
Indicate the true status of the railroad
since II begins at Washington and has
Round Hill as it's other terminal point
1t was. no doubt. the original intention
Of its promoters that IL should be a great
highway of trade between this city and
the west. but IL was waylaid one night un-
der the shadow Of the Blue Ridge and has
passes through a very pretty section of
the odd Dominion" however, and many
prosperous villages and towns are scat
tered along its path.
The scenery at the upper end Of the road
ts very me. A drive Of a few miles brings
one to Bears Den on the crest Of the
ce sue y Saase; from which point a magnif-
De obtained From almost any point on
me eastern slope Of the ridge the whole of
Looeoun county can be seen and Sugar
oiscerned on a clear day.
within radius of ten miles from Round
Is a f1ourishing branch of INDUSTRY. Numer.
GUS pretty farm houses dot the country
and nearly all OF their owners find II pleas
ant as well as profitable TO throw open
their doors TO the city folks for three
months Of the year
Inc present summer has, however been
Sui.e aulI one for the summer boarding
houses everywhere and those in this vfcin-
ity have shared In the general depression.
Inc Inc propr1etors are rather disposed to
nola tne WORDS fair responsible for this
railing on and ii is undoubtedly true that
they are partly correct in this conclusion
In spite Of the lack of numbers there has
been no falling on in the amount OF benefit
and pleasure which the sojourners have
enjoyed. The many beautiful drives around
the surrounding country have received
their usual share OF attention. while &C.
casional dances and card parties have en-.
livened the evenings. Aside from the few
events OF this character Round Hill is es.
entire rest from the usual amusernents
which make many summer resorts more OF
a place of activity than of relaxation from
all exertion. The past three weeks have
witnessed exceptionally fine weather and
the beautiful sunsets and moonlight nights
have added greatly TO the charms of q
naturally beautiful country.
All Loudoun county has. during the pres
ent week, been very much interested in
the annual temperance bush meeting al
Purcellville. 1t is estimated that fully IL. oo
people were in attendance.
In the latter part OF this month the Lou
doun county fair at I.eesburg will attrac,
the residents OF the county and their guests
Among the washingtonians who have
been summering in the vicinity Of Round
NJ. Kennerly and wife. John H Carnes and
wife. DR.. J. T. Coumbe and WIFE DIR. A. G.
Coumbe. Mrs. I. @. Jaquette and family
E. i. Thatcher, Miss Gertie Hughes. Mrs
Joel Barber, Mrs. J. Fl. Tibbetts and chill
| dren, Mrs. ]. A. Runyan and child. Mrs
George Koones and daughter, Mrs. A V
Davis. Mrs. DIR. A. r. Brown and her tire.
| children, George. Jessie and 10. Mr.. and
Mrs. William Miller and their two children
Jessie and Willie, Miss Carrie Joy, Mis-,
n. Luckett. Sergt. Kernahan of the Sol
diers' Home. Mr.. and Mrs. Christophe
Graham. Mr.. VIM. Graham, Mrs. Com
| stock Mrs. ]. E. Esputa. Mrs. DR.. Jameson
Mrs j. B. Columbus. Miss Florence Colum
bus. Mr.. Geo. Perrott and family. Mr.. am
Mrs Hopson. Mr.. Elliott, Miss Grace Steph
enson, Mr.. Benz. Prescott of Louisiana, Mrs
| whittlesey of Alexandria, Mrs. Matte w
Brantly of Baltimore.