Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1900-09-05
VIRGINIA HOT SPRINGS.
Observations CT Gazette Correspond:
emit at That Resort.

emit at That Resort.
Hot Springs. September 3.--stand
ing on the piazza at Hotel Alphin, one
gazes at those monuments erected by
nature, the tree clad, majestic noun
tains,and dreamily and vainly imaginef
that they shut the busy cares OF the
world from that tiny, peaceful valley
spread before our vision, SO situated
that it forcibly reminds tie observer
of The parks of the distant Rocky
mountains.
At no other retreat are so many
hopes contaminated or blasted, the
weak made strong or hope banished
forever. The invalid returns to the
loved ones, bidding farewell to dreams
OF miraculous cures or. as in the ma
lorty of instances, homes are rendered
happy beyond expression by the return
OF the absent who have been trans
formed by the great curative pewers OF
the different waters at this resort.
The Hot Springs are famous the
world over, frequented usually by the
weather. class. Its beauties have been
sung by the poets, for who could fail
to be inspired while gazing Oh those
lofty mountains, the smiling valley,
dotted with quaint cottages, stately
residences, commodious hotels, teeming
with the ever coming and going visitor,
the lovely roads, slopjng lawns of
smooth green turf, natures ornaments
the shrubs and odoriferous flowers;
above all this the soft, blue sky with
its fleeing visitors.
A few days ago we had the pleasure
of drive from Hotel Alphin to the
Warm Springs. What could have
proven more inspiring AS re drove
rapidly on our way, scenes riva'Ing an
artits's loVeliest creations were con-
stanlly presenting themselves to our
enraptured vision. The sun gradually
disappeared from view, causing us TO
fancy that it was then traverslng the
realms of tiny world just beyond the
rosy-hued mountains And those
beautiful cloud effects, can they ever
be forgotten; do they not correspond
to the grandeur aud the beauties of
the Home above? We were so fortu-
nate as to have an artist with us and
as l, turning from the glories of nature,
gazed at one OF Gods noblest creations,
a lovely woman, I was awed by the
light of inspiration saw IN her glow.
ing countenance, TRANSPORTED, as it |
were, by her sympathy with natures
mood. How happy the artist and
roet! The world seems created for
their enjoyment.
Life is very pleasant at Hot Springs.
One of the guests at Hotel Alphin
amused US very much by loudly pro-
claiming there was nothing to do but
'eat, sleep and take BATH" yet for
those who wish, there are tie various
mt sements of a fashionable life-balls, /
golf, driving. etc.
My friend. the cousin of Mr.. L. G.
Alphin and the accomplished daus ht,r
}. the we'll known Mr.. P. 1. Huffman,
If Alphin, and 1 were so well pleased |
With the geriil hospii atty of our host
nd hostess that it caused us deep re-
ret to depart from the valley r, ndered
lear to us by its many pleasant asso-
iatons.
There are three hotels at the termi.
us of the railroad and the famous
iealing and Warm Springs are not far
slant.
Mr.. L. c. Alyhn, Of Hotel Alph n,
he hotel of ease, luxury, comfort, ex-
client service and health giving
reezes, deserves great praise for his
cry evident success as proprietor.
ogether with the kindness of Mr.. a
appan, manager, nothing that can [
sue the happiness of guests is left
ldone.
The popular Mrs. L. G. Alphin, who
as a resident OF Baltimore before her
arriage, is contemplating visit this RI
Il to "Alphin House, the lovely home c
Mr.. P. 1. Huffman. y
But, my dear editor, I must beg you q
forgive my thoughtlessness in thus re
your time, which is now q
ore precious than ever during these ~
Us of campaign and champagnel You Y
list recall the undeniable fact that lii
mans memory is at all times con-
,ient, so an reUOir! ALREKA.
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