The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-05
THE BRUNSWICK HOTEL
Purchased by Col. A. j. Ford and NJ
VIC Mcdowell and Highly Imp owed.

WAYNESBORO, VA, April Especial.
To the general pubiic and especially that
portion of It who, when the zephyrs or
summer begin to linger too long, and
that tired feeling" creeps on pace, ana
want TO shake the dust OF the cities from
their sandals and seek the lnVgoratlhs
breezes OF mountain climes. II may De
Of interest to know that great prepare
lions and great expectations await
them at the brunswick Hotel. This
well-kn9wn summer resort has been pur-
chased by Colonel Ford and Mr.. w. {.
Mcdowell. of Ford's Hotel, Richmond,
whose familiarity and long experience with
hotel business gives ample assurance that
in future the place will take front rank
with the mountain resorts OF Virginia.
The style OF the firm is Ford &c Nc
Dowell. and while the Brunswick viii
feel the guiding hand OF both Colonel
Ford and the popular Mcdowell, there
will be no change OF eithers' connection
at Ford's in Richmond. Indeed tie hotels
will be run as integral parts OF each
other. Under the supervision Of the man
agement work is now in progress on ex-
tensive alterations and additions, which
Will be completed IN time to throw the
place open TO the public the lst Of June.
In addition TO numerous changes and
alterations in the original building, such
as perfect ventilation In the halls, enlarg-
ing the lobby. etc, an additional building
one hundred by forty feet. will be added.
be erected on the north side Of the pres
ent building. and a ballroom, seventy
five by forty feet on the south siue' y"
cast wing TO the present dlnl,'E
ono hundred by forty feet VIII DC "N
ded. ,.,-o,,ol,, deco-
tbrofIWNOflf
ard cherry. and supplied with every NJ
SDrr ,mnrovement and appliance. IL IS
safa 10 say that the most interestins anu
a+troctive feature OF the place VIII De 'ne
Ioautiful mark and spring whicn adJolh
,be hotel This portion Of the properly
is Colonel Ford's special pet ana plo' ~
and upon IL he spares neither "o' ~ 49,
90 rnonav TO develop IL into the most
cbarn,inp and delightful Of sylvan re-
treats When we come TO descIloe ''e
beauties Of nature which niger al
this lovely spot. language rams 10 w ,
t,,sticc. n must be seen 70 be appreciated.
Tho mark embraces an area OF aooul
tvelve acres. bounded on the south oy
south river. A slight declivity terminates
in n lovely glade by the riverside. III the
centre OF which IS a beautiful sheet OF
enrinR water some forty yards VIDE by
one hundred long. In the centre or th's
lake Colonel Ford has made beautiful
artificial island, connected with the MAIN
land by a rustic bridge.
on the banks OF the lake spacious ana
elegant dancing pavilion. one hundred
bv forty feet has been erected. which will
be enclosed with glass. Adjoining the
PAVILION is a large double bowling alley
and shuttle board.
The management will be in the hands OF
Mr.. Mcdowell, under the name Of Ford s
Lythia Springs" This name has been
| selected from the fact that a recent analy-
sis has demonstrated that the waters OF
the spring previously alluded 10, contain
medicinal properties Of the highest order.
II Is matter Of congratulation 20 the
poole Of Waynesboro. as well as the gen.
eral public that this valuable property
has passed into the hands OF tho present
management as the means and ability at
their command, will undoubtedly establish
a resort whose reputation and pestlge
Will extend far and wide.