The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-06-24
those who know II not we can only say

those who know II not we can only say
come and judge for yourself.
Lying under the shadow OF tho great
RAIN idSnn mountain spur OF the Blue
wary pathway across the heavene Il
enjoys a climate rarely found. In gun
snlne It's temperature is never other than
cool and invigorating, while rain and
shadow lend no keen penetrating damp
ness TO the breezes which always blow
mild and soft
OF to-day scarce would recognize each
other, so different is the outer garb. A
complete village OF modern days now
bespeckles the hill-sides and valleys.
nience is at hand pleasures and COM
forts OF every variety are innumeri able.
Horseback, riding. driving. swimming,
bathing, hunting, fishing, boiling, ladies'
and gcntlcmens billiard and pool-rooms.
lawn tennis. and water polo post-ofiice
with daily mails. etc, While not least
among these pleasures rank the rlany
walks. romantic and beautiful. where
outspread, picture OF undulating
hills. valleys. and mountains. while FOR
those less interested. for the time being,
in nature than in human nature fancy
could not conceive more enticing rambles.
And yet these two Orkneys are linked
TO one another. for just away from the
imposing Virginia House. which rears
its head four stately stories heavenward
cabin, the orkney hotel Of by-gone days.
Tradition tells Of the Bear Wallow
spring. whose water If far famed LOT
It's medicinal properties, that prior 10
served the mountain bears as favorlte
bathing pool, thus It's rather unique
name Bear Wallow." Its waters con-
tain in the mystery OF chemical combi-
nation from ten to thirteen mineral In
gradients the principal two being sui
phate OF iron and sulphate OF magnesla.
It's effect upon rheumatism. neuralgia
insomnia, general debility and NUMBER
less other diseases, is almost magical.
The baths OF this water deserve par
ticular mention. Ready at all hours OF
the Gag with hot and cold supply, they
give, apart from their medicinal advant-
ages a most Undesirable and delicious
sensation, while they leave the skin with
an uncOmmonly soft and smooth feeling.
The season which Will scarce reach
It's height until July Attn, is opening with
unpreC edented promise. Under the man
agemcnt of Mr.. w. Il. Roberts, who for
five years has been connected with the
Gerlock hotel of New York, bids fair IN
every respect 10 be gayer and more at
tTactiVe than usual.
The ballroom, said 20 be the finest
in the South. Will be the scene Of bril-
liant succession Of germans, led by Mr..
w. W. Weybourn, Of New York, cousin
to j. Sargent Gran, a prominent society
man Of that city. who with his family
will summer at Orkney. Another attrac-
tive feature Of the season will be the
Delsarte or physical culture classes under
Professor Judd, of New York.
Orkney is but twelve miles from the
railway station and is reached by drive
unrivalled in beauty. whose grand seen
cry alone is worth trip TO Orkney to
see. -
The surrounding cottages begun TO fill
early nd numerous guests now wander
over the lawn. Among recent arrivals
are Mr. J. NJ. Earman, Harrisonburg,
Va. Misses White, Lacy spring ' a. pr'
Richard Stone and family. and DIR. Rob
ert Baker and family. Of Washington
city; Mrs. Flint and Miss Goddard, OF
of Alexandria, Va: Miss Ferrtng Wash
ington city; Miss Holt, Miss Landreth.
and Miss Gage. NJ. D.. New York. the
last named lady is in partnership with