The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-22

S"A fotoy hoio WSh Ill tOo HuOIC,
though Druid Hill Park and other
places of interest were visited. Leav-
ing this great and growing city we
boarded the steamer Atlanta, Of the
Baltimore, Chesapeake and Rich
mond Steamboat Company, and had
q glorious trip Oh Chesapeake Bay.
The day had been cloudy, but late
in the afternoon the restless waves
changed from blue to green and then
gorgeous sunset, more welcome be-
cause so entirely unexpected, caught
the waters in changing rainbow hues
of pink, yelloS and crimson. The
officers of tins splendid line left no H.
ing undone which would contribute
to our comfort, and we are especial
ly indebted to these gentlemen. We
had feeling Of perfect security on
their boat, and if during the stormy
night which followed, "nameless
longing and vague unrest" filled
other portions of the human form
than that which the poet went on to
describe, it was not the fault of the
officers. They may have been re-
sponslble to some extent, for just
look at their regular bill of fare for
dinner:
Fish of almost any kind, especial
ly including oysters served in every
style, with choice selections of game.
Then hot and cold beef, chicken,
tongue, ham, turkey, chops, liver
and bacon, lambs fries, ham and
eggs, pigs feet and crabs in every
style. Then every salad known to
aquatic culinary art-and ihese be
many and delicious-sauces, relishes
slaws, croquettes, pickles, vegetables
and breads innumerable and such
French anC- Vienna rolls were never
seen before. Then followed fruits
Of many varieties, jellies, ices, cakes,
pastries. cheese, coffee, chocolate,
cocoa, hot and cold tea and milk.
Wine lists were available, mint ju-
leps were o.. the face Of the waters,
Havana cigars and strohs on the up
per deck, music, dancing and card
playing-then pleasing dreams and
slumbers light"--very light and not
so pleasing to some
EDITORS IN GLOVER!
Ocean breezes, splendid fare and
every comfort and attention awaited
us at Old Point Comfort. We were
here qnartefed at the famous Hygeia
Hotel, and we are under especial OBJ
legations 20 the proprietors for the
best possible treatment. The best
rooms in the house were ours, and
the best of everything was at our
disposal. And be it remembered,
my brethren, that at the Hygeia
Hotel, at Old Point Comfort, the
best is good, indeed. This is high
class hotel, unique in it's attractions
and of exceptionally fine appoint
ments Dining rooms, office, parlorp,
ball room, pavilion and guest cham.
bers all overlook the sea, and mos
quitos molest you not, nor do dust
and heat distress your slumbers.
Electric car lines take you to New
port News and Hampton. The ride
here is beautiful, going through
thickly settled country, where the
arches of green trees meot
for miles almost. At Newport News
We again joined our friends, tho
teachers, who were still looking
tired. The teachers had passes into
the great navy yard, and presuming
upon the educational value of news
papers and not straining our con-
sciences, we passed. in with tho
chosen ones. Here we were cour-
teously welcomed and saw strange
and interesting things. i, About
mile off on the bay the Minneapolis
and Katahdin stood as quiet and as
silent as tho deaths which their sis
ter ships had gwen to what might
now bo termed Spain's submarine"
fleets. The Kearsarge, Kentucky
and Illinois, all we're here in various
stages of completion, and the cur
iosity Of many-"the ladies' particu-