Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1899-08-18
Letter from Piney Point.


st. Mary's county, Md.
OF the many Summer resorts to be found
along the historic Potomac this is the most
popular, picturesque and delightful Stu
ated Immediately on the Potomac, and near
its mouth, there is at all hours a strong and
invigoratlDg breeze, stimulating TO the mind
and body. Mr.. Wash. Is. Williams, so long
and iavoraby known in Montgomery coun
ty, where he was born, has company OF
some two hundred and fifty. The immense
dining-room at meal times reflects a perfect
sea OF faces, representing every nationality.
The amusements during the day are sailing,
fishing Grabbing, oysterlng, base ball and lawn
tenis-oi evenings dancing, euchre and crib
bage.
Piney Point is the Oldest and most his.
toric summer resort any where in Maryland.
Bodisco, the Russian minister, during his
entire ministry, came here every summer
with his family Elk President Plerce's cot
tage, built by him, is one OF the most attrac.
tive on the grounds. 1t stands at the head
of an extended lawn and in the midst Of
beautiful cluster OF shade trees-it Is prima.
tive and picturesque, and just such spot
as one might suppose he would have pre-
ferred. Clay, Calhoun, Webster, Cass, Ben
ton, and host OF those old master spirits
ever delighted to come here and spend
lew days when they could leave their seats
in Congress. Mr.. Clay prepared his famous
compromise of 1850 at the old Calrest home
stead, near Washington, and then with
number of his close friends came here TO
discuss before presenting 1t To the Senate.
The tournament here on the 9th instant
was u grand success, there was large con
course OF people, and particularly at night.
The riding was fine and spirited The ball
room was living breathing panorama oi
beauty, chivalry d animation. A large and
elegant canopy had been erected, under
winch the queen OF love and beauty and
her maids oil honor were crowned Miss
TheodOsia Bonheur Beall, OF Rockville, was
crowned first maid OF honor by the dashing
Knight OF Lone Creek, the expert rider oil
Southern Maryland The lancers by the
Royal Set was beautifully and most tastlly
performed. Col. William Kilgour delivereI
the charge and made the coronation address.
The beautiful and extensive lawn in front
OF the hotel and line Of cottages was pic
ture OF rare beauty, and exciting beyond all
description. At night, midst the number.
less shade trees, were hundreds Of Chinese
lanterns, flags and pennants floating In the
breeze IRON every point. For an hour there
was perfect storm OF fireworks, which shot
up into the hravens and threw prsmatlc
Oeauty over the white caps rs they made
their way dancing and singing 10 the beach.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Ofutt were present for
lew hours during the mOrning-they were
on their way u LeoDardtown. Mrs. M NJ.
Chiffon, OF Potomac, Miss Mary Kilgour and
Miss Theodosia Beall were also present.
Mrs Williams, the widow OF Thomas
Williams, son OF the proprietor, Is one OF the
most attractive ladies Of the large company.
She is Of the brunette style OF beauty and Is
very modest and retiring. Among the com
pany are many from Eastern Virginia.
Mr.. Perry Petit who was a dashing
young gal liant around Rockville in his youth,
has very pretty homestead near the Point,
and is blessed with most charming vile
and delightful household.
Mr. Richard Il. Williams, another son Of
the proprietor, and who was named for
his grandfather, one Of the old Democratic
warhorses Of Montgomery, who, in the last
years OF his life, lived In Gaithersburg for a
year in order to be registered that he might
vote the Democratic ticket again at the close
OF his lie, and who died the day Cleveland
was elected, Is the genial. popular and &C.
commodating manager Of PIney Point Hotel.
He is the right man In u position OF many
emergencies and where there are 30 many
10 please.
One Of the most pleasant ripples Of excite
ment at the Point is the daily arrival Of the
steam boats The Potomac has Just arrived
and brought in large addition W the pres
ent company.
The grand masquerade ball Of the season
will come of Saturday night. Persons iron
the nelghboring resorts and the count,
have been invited and a fine time is ex
pected.
We are now off for days sail. touching a
81. Georges Island and other places Of In
teTest.
August II, 90. RAMBLER