The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-04-21
DISTANCE LENDS ENcHANT-
MENT.
"A Delightful Health Resort in the
Pines.

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Dear Item have been to the Pine Forest
Ion, which is at Summerviile, twenty-two
N lies from Charleston, on the Soath Carolina
and Georgia Railroad.
This hotel, fol, such it really is, being sitr-
aied IN. the. pine region, is very beneficial to
those who either need or desire to inbale the
puogent arouaa of the pine needles. 1t is ID
winter resort, and will be closed 10 ten days
for the season. This letter, therefore, is not
written to induce visitors to The place.
Though The writer will be sure to seek its
sylvan shades next season.
Ii will not open again before next fall, but
this communication is sept TO you to let the
people Of the country know what sort Of re-
sort there is to found 10 onr own State, and
whst~class OF accommodation can be had
within stones throw Of our priocipal city.
It is uow spoken Of that an electric line may
be RON from Charleston 10 SummerviIle
The esnrroundings are very beautiful Ever
greco osks and noas-hnag pines, sloping
swards and rural landscapes.
The boiel itself is as clean and nice "a
new pin. Its rooms are large asd we'll furn-
isned it's stable contains THIRTY horses, some
There are vehicles Of all kinds, at the COM
not only ualimited, but of the very best.
An immense cistern provides t'aqua pure;"
an artesian we'll yields any quaotity Of the
dow from some mountain regioo, which is
tapped at eco feet below the surface. A
powerful steam engine affords the power of
forcing this water to an elevation above the
drainage and sewerage systems are very ex-
tha :rbf
and power are supplied on the ground by two
motors Of great capacity.
Every modern convenience and comfort
can be had in this inn. Bath rooms are
adjoining most of the chambers, and suits Of
rooms for those who desire them opening into
each other.
There is a beautiful cottage lying sdjacent
10 the Hotel, but not so near, bnt what entire
privacy can be enjoyed by it's occupants.
TIE wealthy proprietor has made a pet and a
BOBBY Of this quiet retreat. He has speui
over two hundred thousand dollars upon i,
already. and yet be is not satisfied he is
now proposing to add another notel to the
grounds; where persons of moderate means
can secure the blessings of this beniguant
climate, withcnt much cost. 1t is proveroial
that Carol,nians pever folly appreciate the
advantage that are at their very doors, bat
ge abroad 10 seek accommodations and rest,
where they ihiok they are u be had, leaving
better climate conditions nearer to their
homes
Summerrslle and Snliivsn's Island are
illustrative of this. These TIVE, places afford
ideal atmospberes for Summer and Winter.
Italy has DO more balmy air in winter, than
one caL breathe at the Pine Forest lno at
Summervll;e NdS can any point on the At
laDtic show more bracing breezes 10 the
Summer than Snllivan's Island.
The South Carolina and Georgia Railroad
gives excus.on tickets to Sunmerville, on
Sundays, for City cents, good for the return
trip also, which makes a rate of about one
cent per mile.
One great charm about ibe Pine Fores,
Inn, is its absolute restfolness. One could
not 6nd io all land, spot where more per-
feet peace can be enjoyed. There is still
pess IL the ar. and whisper in the pioes
wbicn assures to restless nerves a periodof
recaperation and repose.
In point Of health, nothing could be desired
better than the coodilions of hygieDic charac-
ter srouod the village, or town more proE erly,
of Summerville in the Fail, Winter and
Spring season. 1t is a sad commentary 90
oor people, that this is rot eeoerally koown
If such climate and hostelry were situated
anywhere North or West, the Pine Forest
Inn would be always crowded with Southern
apd Northero visitors Being at our very
doors. we cappot see it. 1t is too near aud
TOO accessible for Cbarlestopians. They do
not have 70 travel far enough to see its beau
ties.
..D,s,ance lends epcban,ment ttbe v;ey."
Hence We suppose that those who patronize
our Pine Laad resort viii! continue to come
from afsr cf This season = Russian Princess
has occupied the cottage, and graced the
walks. TRAVELLER.