The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-07-27
TARHEELS IN VIRGINIA.
Some OF Those Who Are Summering
at Rockbridge Alum Springs.


Special to the News and Observer.
RoCKBRIDGE ALUM SPRINGS, Va, July
26.-There are no people who more fully
appreciate the claims of the Old Domin
ion than those from North Carolina. This,
no doubt, is because here they find them
selves appreciated and warmly vel
coined. At any place of resort in the
State, whether mountain or seaside,
there is always a pleasant colony of
North Carolinians. No better adver
tisement could State have, for whilst
enjoying all the pleasures nature SO Law
ishly spreads for them here. they are
sounding the praises of those at home.
The Rockbridge Alum has always
been a favorite place for the
Old North States people. Here
they find bright, pleasant, sum
mer home. The green lawn is beauti-
fully shaded by forest trees and encir-
cled by trim little cottages, each having
Its own verandah, which serves as recep
ton and drawing room. Having this,
the life is almost entirely in the
open air. Each yerandah has its
hammock, rocking chairs and set
tees, piled with bright cushions, and
bright curtains shut out too intrusive
eyes.
The tea table is also there with its
vase of wild flowers or ferns and dainty
tea equipage, around which gay group
will assemble for afternoon tea No one
stays in doors, and it is the constant
breathing of this pure, fresh, bracing at
mosphere which brings such refreshment
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waters are marvels of healing as is shown
by the rapid Improvements of the inva-
lids who come. For that American dis
ease, dyspepsia, it is said to be a specific.
But it is the delightful company
gathered from so many sections which
Is the chief charm of the place. There
are nearly three hundred people here
who divide off into congenial parties.
Many take advantage of the fine livery
to make excursions to the many places
of interest in this neighborhood, Lex
ington and Natural Bridge having the
preference.
The Misses McVea, Of Raleigh, were
the first to arrive, and have made many
warm friends during their stay. It is
not often that three sisters combine so
many social gTaces as do these.
Mrs Julius Gray, of Greensboro, and
Mrs. Allison Hodges, now of Richmond,
are here. Their deep mourning keeps
them in seclusion, but they have become
the center of pleasant quiet circle.
DR.. Hodges and Mr.. Percy Gray paid
Rockbridge a flying visit last week.
Richmond is proud to claim the Doctor
as one of her successful physicians.
Mrs. Geo. B. McGehee, of Raleigh,
spe 1t day here with the Misses McVea.
She is at the Intermont, Covington, Va.
Mrs. J. @. Cooper and Miss Belle
Cooper, of Oxford, have been most
pleasantly welcomed
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Springer, of Will
mington, have proved most agreeable
addition to the company here.
Mr.. W. @. Olive, of Raleigh, has made
many friends.
Mrs. s. G. Person, of Reidsville, has
given pleasure To many by her singing.
Her voice possesses fine compass and
power
Mrs. Henry Cunningham, of Augusta,
Ga, is here with her charming little
granddaughter, Emily Lyman.
Bishop Melville Jackson, of Alabama,
with his lovely young wife, is spending
past of his vacation at Rockbridge.
Sunday he preached one of his most
powerful sermons in the hotel parlor,
where morning service was held, the
music being led by Miss Emile AcVea,
of Raleigh.
Mrs. MacCorkle, the wife of the Gov
ernor of West Virginia, is here. The
Governor was here last week for day.