Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-04
THE SUMNER RESORTS
THE OPENING OF THE SEASON IN
THE vrRGrxlA MOUNTAINS.
new Management of Popular Rest-
lng-rIace-lts Attrnctions--Music--
I some Of the Guests-The Rock
Alan Springs.
! Alan Springs.


VA. July a--(spccIal)~A charming rio'
over the Blue Ridge mountains brings
IA 40 the exquisite valley on tho east
arm s,ope of tho Alleghanits, In when
this delightful hotel is situated, on
hill overlooking the pretty town OF Cow
ington.
This Ia the centre Of the famous springs
region Of the virginIas. and the ao'ci
IA named from It's situation between inc
mountain ranges. The White sulphur
the Hot. the Healing. the Warm, the
Old Sweet, and Sweet Chalybeate Springs
are all within radius Of thirty MES
and one Of the advantages which the
1nterrnont possesses IS the pleasure us
guests enjoy in excursions TO all these
nlaces. which the convenient running OF
the Chesapeake and Ohio train rerdefs
easy and agreeable.
BEAUTIFUL SCENERY.
Tho eminence from which the Inter-
mont overlooks the town commands
view of the entire valley. and presents
q panorama OF natural beauties, not ex-
celled by any other section noted for
the beauty of its scenery.
The hotel Is still a fayorite stopping
place for passengers for the Hot Springs,
on account Of the comfort Of the service
and the agreeable society which may
always be found here, and for the day.
light trip through the picturesque
scenery on the Chesapeake and Ohio.
The Intermont has put on new dress,
lie MI
appearance, and is thoroughly renovated
IN its interior appointments. 1t is I'M
der a new management this season,
which is In every respect superior ana
satisfactory. Mr.. Walker X. Coontz. so
long associated with the hotel IN an
other capacity. is now manager ana
leaves nothing to be desired for the
comfort and pleasure Of the guests HIS
many friends among the ladies VIII re-
member his watchful care for their
pleasant and comfortable sojourn here
IN past seasons. and having unlimited
authority, he can now be even more sue
cessful in giving entire satisfaction. lie
has able assistants in every department,
whose single aim seems TO be to please.
THE CUISINE.
The cuisine is under the direction of
Colonel Il. G.. Peyton. whose long asso-
eta ton with the leading hotels of Vir-
gfnia makes him one of the best known
and most popular managers In the State.
THE MUSIC.
The music Is under the direction of a
gifted young graduate of the academic
department Of Columbian College. WASH
ington. ID. c., who is also pupil OF Pro-
fessor Kaspar. one OF the most noted
violinists in America. Mr. Finckel is
also an instructor in music and has with
him two youths-Messrs. James William
son and William Sterreth-for violin
study during the summer.
The pianist of the trio who compose
the band is Nine Dagny ROLAND,
native Norwegian, who is a fine instru-
mental performer. and has very highly
Trained zzo-soprano soice. having
sung in grand opera for five seasons. she
IS also a vocal and instrumental in
structor in Washington. Mr.. Gunckel,
the ACCOMPLISHED cornetist. is a medical
student q Of Collun ban College. The Sc
lections are in good taste-classical
solos duets. and trios, new and pop
alar waltzes, and two-steps by latest
composers.
The Sunday evening concerts are en-
lireiy selections from oratorlos ana
pther sacred compositions.
II.
pf the season TO perfect his musical edu-
ration a Vienna.
SOME OF THE GUESTS.
Prominent among the guests is the
family of Colonel La Rheth l.. Living
}ton. United States army who was re-
hired from his command at ST. Angus
tine. Fla, in 1895. Colonel Livingston
commanded the Third Artillery at the
posts of Washington Barracks, Atlanta,
Did Point, Savannah, and commanded
Fort McHenry. 1SS7-lS9l.
He is accompanied by his charming
wife and accomplished daughters, Misses
Laura and Gertrude Livingston.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. III. Alexander, Of Bal
fimore. are valued acquisitions TO the
circle OF guests.
Major and Mrs. Thomas e. Morris. Of
Fredericksburg. Va, are welcomed cor
daily as among the popular guests or
hast season.
MRS. George w. Legare, formerly of
Charleston, S. c., now OF Washington,
Is most attractive in personality. She
IS a daughter of the late Hon. Alexan-
her Brown. of Charleston. S. c., a law
yer of brilliant attachments.
Mrs. James Keith Edwards, of Wash
sngtor, is always a favorite guest at
1ntermont
Mrs E. G. Peyton, formerly Miss Kate
Woodward, of Stanton, is accompanied
by her charming daughter, late gradu-
nte of Miss Baldwin's School.
Mrs. NJ. ID. Montgomery, of ST. Louis,
hut so long a resident of Virginia that
she is claimed as such, is a gifted artist
and teacher in art, and has her studio
fitted up, with the natural
addition to it's fittings of birds and
flowers. making It one of the pleasant
places OF rendezvous at the hotel.
Mr.. L. NJ Nettleton has returned with
his charming bride from an extended
tour OF the lakes and Niagara.
Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Gooch and two
sons-Messrs Garrett and Watson
taken pretty cottage here
Tor the summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. l.. Parrish. whose
lovely home and hospitality add SO much
to their friends pleasure. will leave in
a few days for an extended trip by the
lakes to Duluth and Canada.
Mr.. X. L. Parrish, Jr., will have Mr.
Warner McCabe. of Richmond. as his
guest for the summer.
Mr.. s. w. Venable. Jr., Of Petersburg,
h here. and will soon be Joined by his
i. c. Venable. Miss Helen
Venable, and Master Edward c. Vena-
Bile. Jr.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. stromenger Of
baltimore. and Mrs. Chessway and
little granddaughter. of Washington ID.
a, and Mr.. Eugene Meade. OF Danville,
Va, are here.
Among the engagements for the sea-
uon are registered Dr. William Alex
.pder Thorn, Miss Thorn. Virginia;
81. Malta Railing Nash Miss Hat