Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-17
HISTORIC SCENES I:
What a Northern Man Saw on a
Visit to Virginia.
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Well chosen "Trip South "a
Delight.

An occasional correspondent writes
to the Toronto. (Can.) Sunday World:
Life's work is evidently better ac-
compiished because of an occasional re-
taxation from the ordinary round of
duties: Thousands, at great expense,
travel In European lands in order to
escape the heat Of the summer or the
rigorous climate of winter, while upon
our own Continent, and not far from
our own homes, there are ample facili-
ties for rest and recreation that are
not excelled upon any continent. CO.
lumbia, the Gem of the Ocean," Is peer
less In the grandeur and diversity Of
her scenery, where wonder treads on
beauty's heels.'
A well chosen trip South is a delight,
whether taken for health's sake or for
pleasure only. Not far from home one
finds the wheels of the revolving year
turned back, making November as
balmy as June. The tourist is prlvI-
legged in the enjoyment of all the com
forts of modern travel to pass through
scenes of great beauty and of intense
interest, and at small expense. Your
correspondent has just returned from a
visit to certain points in Virginia, to
which he would make few brief ref
erences.
1t Is a delightful sail from New York
to Old Point Comfort and Norfolk, Va,
by the palatial express steamers OF the
Old Dominion Line. These steamers
are noted for speed, steadiness, and
comfort This route IS growing in pop
ularlty with tourists and business men
going South. At Old Point Comfort is
located Fort Monroe, the most extern
sive military fertilization in America.
Here also is the National Artillery
School. and adjoining is Hampton
Roads, in which naval vessels are near
ly always riding at anchor. There is,
n n mi a
pleNion given to the society at this
grand old resort. BY trolley car or
boat, or pleasant drive, many other
points of interest can easily be reached.
One chief attraction of this popular
resort is the magnificent Hotel Cham
Allan f. Campbell, late OF Toronto. who
always gives hearty welcome to
guests from Toronto or from any part
of Canada. The Chamberlin is new
hotel, up-to-date in every regard, and Is
open all the year round. At this point
the heat OF summer Is modified by re-
freshing sea breezes. and the rigors OF
the short winter are modified by the
warm air from the great Gulf stream.
To one who has visited Old Point Com
fort, it is not at all surprising that this
resort is attracting the attention Of
thousands Of tourists from all parts Of
the country.
IHe NlSllOT VIII ilOI ldt ~ oPCLN
some time in the rapidly growing city.
Norfolk, about twelve miles from Old
Point Comfort. Here are found vast
coal shipping yards. Port Norfolk,
Portsmouth naval yard, and within
easy distance the delightful resorts.
Ocean View and Virginia Beach. In
Norfolk is located the new fire-proof
hotel. the Monticello. It has been built,
furnished and is conducted with q view
to the safety, comfort and enjoyment
of the guests. Here true Southern hos
pitallty Is dispensed without stint and
free from irksome forinality. Tho Gull
sine embraces oysters and fish, that
abound in Chesapeake bay. served In
most tempting forms. together with
fresh fruits and vegetables, for which
the adjoining country is noted. e.!
The sail from Norfolk to Richma I'd
by the splendid steamer Pocahontas
upon the famous James river IS In
tensely interesting. The steamer leaves
Norfolk at z a. m. and reaches Rich
mond at $3.50 p. m, making twenty-six
calls between these points. Space for
bids even n brief reference to all the
many points OF historic interest found
in this short run. Shortly after leaving
Norfolk the steamer passes through
Hampton Roads, where were fought
some of the flercest battles OF the late
civil war. Here the Monitor and Vir-
ginia met in dealy conflict, contending