The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-13

kent always on the place and dcleCtable
re frs shments are to be had at short
rotice TIE lady members are especially
enthusiastic. Numerous pigeon shoots
have been arranged during the present
season. which entertainment has aroused
the interest of the sportsmcn.
Visitors to the city are always driven
ont to the club house and introduced to
the cordial hospitality always displayed
there II is the only country club in the
city
When the proposed twenty-five foot
darl which the Dan River Power and
manufacturing Company contemplate
erecting. shall have been completed.
lake extending over six or seven miles
OF territory will be formulated. upon
which it is proposed to place row boats.
narntha launches and small sailing craft.
all of which will enhance the delights Gf
the place Bathing stands vii! also be
built.
The mass Of the people, however have
no opportunity to enjoy the heleIltS 20
be derived from the House Rock Wheel
Club. TO them a nightly visit to the
wall-kent reservoir park is sufficient.
There they are provided with the fT ,,l.
est Of air and several acres OF "eii-hept
lawn over which 10 roam
POPULAR MUSIC.
There is usually a orchestra stationed
in the pavilion. TO whose inspiring music
the lads and !asses sometimes trip
measure There are attractive perform
ances at the Casino nightly The two
bowling alleys are hardly ever IDLE. mere
are several refreshment stands mus
park is generally the onlecLlvs pom. ior
trolley parties. the young people having
an opportunity. of enjoying y daESe ~.
ter the performance and before the re-
turn ride TO the city
Several years ago q wonderful sPrinS
of medicinal water vas found on the
property OF hTassrs r. L. and c. w SUD
lett in the Fount Ward Ihe improve
ments which these gentlemen nave oseI'
instrumental in erecting, and the exten-
stva ADVERTISING which they have uSed IN
conjunction with the dHveiopUent OF the
proue-ty has aroused the interest OF 'he
Community and popuiarzed the resort
Tho water is calculated TO materially as
sist the proper action Of the liver ana
I,iHnevs Crowds of men. women and
children congregate IT the snring daily
to test the curative powers OF the water
ana fe enjoy the refresh,reTt and pleas
ure which the riace afIoras
Parks spring is situated about twelve
miles from the city across the CAROLYN,
border The spring is known far and
near and is popular place on Sunday
and holidays. 1t is located too Tar from
the city 70 be ore Of everyday resort
1t is a delightful place for picnckers.
There is Il large. pavilion which IS etten
utilized for dancing
Al least once a wear an all day picnic
nd barbecue is given by the owner OF
the prnnerty. on which occasion tnot,-
sands of reonle are usually entertained
These annual gatherings are always
looked forward to with much pleasure
Cartar's and FIadnett's are two otheT
springs within easy reach of the city
md both are famous for the excellent
r,Ial;tv Of their water Each are regard
al $ desirable points for pcnics and
boVrides .
yell nrovidea for in the way of resorts.
There is something here for all people
md ali occasions All of the points ei
interest are being gradually develoned
a-d ;mnroved. It is thought that in the
course of few wears the city will havu
heen provided with such un-ta-date at
fractions as larger places boast.