The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1899-08-30
The Sunmer Exodus.

{ MIR. EDITOR: There have been more
AndersOnians in the mountains this
Summer than has been the case in sew
eral wears; nor have all yet returned.
What q pity many others could not go
Others who really need the change
far more than some who went. The
method of ones going depends on
many things, but the pivot Of the trip
is money-mOre or generally
more. For trip to see the mountains,
nerhaps Mr.. Will Osborne's plan was
most successful. He went in strong,
light hack from place to place. radia-
ting from such centres that we're sur
rounded by points of interest, remain
ing at no place longer than necessary
to reach the principal points.
Some go to build up their strength,
and incidentally they may take on some
flesh. They want quiet place, with
enough ripple to remove e,1,ui. OF
such places Highlands is the ideal To-
cality-high, well located to get breezes
from the four quarters, with excellent
water, air with a large percentage OF
ozone in it, moderately accessible, and
as yet not unreasonably elevated In Its
hotel charges. The upward tendency
in such direction has been checked by
the opening up Of many well-appointed
resorts in the coves and valleys and
plateaus in the neighborh0od. But
when the glamour OF costly style
and luxurious novelty shall have
dimmed, and the people learn that the
air of Highlands is Incompatible, and
the fare Obtainable there cannot be
surpassed even by these more fashion
able resorts, there will be return Of
the patronage which has been some
what DETECTED this Summer from the
old paths.
.elhile some of the hotels have had
an eHESarrassingly small number OF
boarders, Mr.. Norton's house has been
almost full almost all the time. The
careful watch over the details of the
cuisine by Mrs. Norton contributes
equally with low prices of board to
make this house popular.
There are some persons whose means
forbid even Highlands. For them
there are scattered farmhouses, where
experience with boarders enables the
good housewife to make one very COM
Portable, and the cost OF living is much
less; tho you will find there a tempting
array Of very fine vegetable, mutton,
tsh-0h, such tish!-milk and honey. |
found such q place, and spent several
days at Mr.. Alf. Whitmire's, on the
road from Walhalla to Highlands. [
have marked that place for future ref
erence and use.
The cOves and valleys are not attrac-
tive to many on account OF the variety
of singing insects to be encountered
there, 1t must spoil one to get ac-
acquainted with mountain enjoyment
at the head centre of pure, cool air and
water, as is to be found at Highlands.
There are very many clever, acc0Nmo-
dating men to be met with all over our
fair land. On my recent trip / wasim-
pressed with the consideration shown,
the desire to aid, the patience in ex-
planning. For instance, where can you
find q superior to Mr. Gignilliatt, OF
Seneca, who divides honors with Capt.
Billy Smith, in watching out for the
safety and in promoting the pleasure
of others? Mr.. Potts, the owner OF the
hackline between Walhalla and High
lands, is as accommodating as an edl-
tor. Mr. Whitmire did nOtseem happy
unless he was cutting watermelon for
his guests, or bringing in grapes or ap-
pies. The persons met all through that
section impressed one with the very
good feeling manifested to all those
seeking rest and health among their
everlasting hills, and ready willing
ness to serve them to the extent OF their
need.
But have scribbled long enough and
said too little, and said that dryly.
j. n. H. S.