Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-06-20

"eeI NiTglnla, and west Is Angel 8
rest, on the slope of which lies
Pearlsburg, the county seat of Giles.
One of the most attractive locali
ties In the vicinity Of Mountain Lake
is the Cascade, where Little Stony
Greek is precipitated over a ledge
nearly ninety feet. 1t falls into a
deep pool. from which it flows over a
Hat, smooth rock ledge, bordered bv
high, PERCEPTIONS walls of rock. For
half a mile before reaching the Gas
cade the path follows the stream
through gorge of enchanting beau
ty, crossing occasionally on rustic
bridges. 1t is the testimony of tour
lists that 1T equals, if it does not
surpass, the celebrated Watkins
Glen or any of the beanties of nature
found in the Adirondacks.
The attention Of lovers of hunting
Is called to the fact that wild turkeys.
pheasants aud squirrels abound % the
mountains and immediate viciul-
ty' and bear can also be found ON
Little stony Greek, "a distance of five
miles from the lake.
The lake is well stocked with
California 'rout, fact NOT kuo.n
until three wears aga. I,t,lr 1.o...
creek aud Johns Cr,rz. ANY of
which Is Within two hour, riGror lh,
Lake. ahouud la mcun,uu troui ana.
furnish rare sport Tor sine angler.
The Hotel table is often supplied
with this the most delicious specie.
Of the linny tribe.
The waters of the Lake are alwavs
placid and rowing not only affords
pleasant past time, but is perfectly
safe. The Hotel Company keeps
son splendid boats for the accom-
modaton of the guests. which NAV
be had at a small charge.
For the further amusement of the
guests We have Billiard and Pool
Tables. Lawn Tennis, Bowling Alley.
Shnilieboard, etc, and string band
will furnish music regularly.
Mountain Lake Is surrounded ON
all sides 10y primitive forests, and the
numerous roads and paths afford
pleasant shady walks and horseback
rides in every direction. Ferns.
flowers and MOSES grow in every di-
rection in endless variety and great
abundance
The end Of the lake near the Ho
tel shoals gradually, and as there are
no currents the bathing is perfectly
safe, even for children. 1t is an adj
mirable place to learn to swim and
the temperature is quite agreeable.
Mountain Lake does not boast of
any sulphur or mineral springs in
the immediate ighborhood of the
Hotel but, on the contrary, the
absolute purity ofits freestone waters:
1T claims delightful climate, invigo.
rating atmosphere and cool nights,
always requiring quilts and blankets.
Guests are unfettered by convention
alitieS and are remarkable exempt
from sickness. Sanitary conditions.
however, are now much improved
over the past. A resident physician
will be at the Hotel during the sea
son.
The Norfolk and Western Rail.
way sells summer excursion tickets
to Pembroke, Virginia, which is the
nearest station to Mountain Lake and
where we have telephone and tele-
| graphic connection with the Western
Union Telegraph Company. Guests
are carried from there to the lake, a
distance of eight miles, by the hotel
carriages, which meet all trains. en-
ploying sober, polite and courteous
drivers. The road is picturesque
winding up the mountain and firing
ed with ferns aud numerous varieties
of wild flowers. The first thing of
interest after leaving the station is
Castle Rock. which over looks the
railroad and river and towers to q
height of 300 feet; then New River
is to be crossed in a ferry boat almost
under the towering cliff
The livery at the Hotel is well
EQUIPPED with excellent horses and
nice buggies, carriages, etc. which
may be had by the guests at reason
able charge.
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