Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-07-18

TO tie Editor Of The REGISTER,

TO the Editor Of the REGISTER;
MOUNTAIN LAKE PARK. July I'm
these not July days il has occurred TO
me that few lines from this mountain
resort may not be uninteresting TO some
your readers, and l will briefly outline
what see and have experienced since
my sOjourn here.
From the reports from Wheeling and
neighboring cities the thermometers
appear to have fondness for soaring
well up In the ninetes. and occasionally
they pull themselves together in an ex-
ira effort and the huadredth line is
passed. How different is this grand
Natures Grove" aud what a relief TO
suffering humanity who embrace the
opportunity to enjoy its shades and i'm
munities from the discomiUrts OF the
heat and dust of other cities.
During the hottest Of the days so FAR
experienced. it has required but little
effort to keep comfortable while seated
or lounging on The grass under the
shade Of these magnificent oaks. Dur
ing the day both sexes don their sum
mer attire, while in the cool of the
mornings and evenings moderately
warm or winter clothing fill the meas
ure for comfort. During the nights
ample bed clothing is furnished, and
what delightful sleep is humanity
is blessed with,
At an altitude of $500 feet with never
falling pure cold water and the invigor-
ating mountain air, a more healthful,
restful resort cannot be found this side
Of the Rockies. Many own their own
cottages or rent, and a number Of new
ones are going up in various parts OF the
Park. Gen. Sturgess, our ex-United
States Attorney, has just completed
neat building and moved in for the
summer. DR.. Caddle, Of your city, Is
building a summer house and II will be
ready for occupancy in few days Be
side the association is making many
improvements to beautify the Park and
enhance its natural advantages.
Ample accommodations are found
here found here for all corners and at
very reasonable rates. Board and lodg-
ing at from 81 to $40 per week are. the
ruling rates.
There are diversified entertainments
given for the enjoyment OF the guests
since the camp.meetiRg closed and these
will continue until the assembly opens
on the 1st Of August, and the feast will
continue until the 22ud in some intel
lectual and amusing treats from
the best talent Of the land.
On Friday evening last Miss Drum
Of Philadelphia, assisted by d number
OF young ladies gave us quite feast OF
music and eloeuton. A Miss Keyser, OF
Philadelphia, who has spent some years
In Paris, deserves special mention for
two violin solos rendered. Various re-
ligious services are being held during
the week and on Sundays. Miss Robin
son, the Evangelist, frequently called
the little giant, preached In the auditor
ium yesterday. She is wonderful
gifted woman. While we listened to
many q powerful sermon during the
camp meeting, from such men as
Updegraff, Smith, DR.. Clark and others,
hers was one Of the best. While the
greatest number here at present are
Christian workers and observe all the
means OF grace, they exercise just
Christian regard for those who may
differ with them in their methods. We
fad nearly all denominations represent
cd here. AtGrace College conducted by
Miss Jennie Smith, the big Christian
hearted railroad evangelist, We have
Catholics as guests.
If you don't wish to attend church or
other kindred meetings, your are left
for to follow your own inclinations-
within the bounds Of morality-and can
Take to the woods and find employ
ment basking In the shades OF the
study oaks. There is but little OF what
the world calls style seen among the
patrons OF the Park. Ia short It's a
good place to wear your old clothes, be
comfortable and respectable and enjoy
life without restraint from fashions
sway. The japanese Ambassador and
his family came on here from Washing
ton last week, and I'm told they expect
to remain during the season. The Am
bassador dresses very plainly in Ameri-
can style, aud can be seen with his fam
lily in and about the grounds just like
Vny. American citizen.
SoJoURNER.