The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-05
THE HOTEL
MECKLENBU'G
This Splendid New Establish
ment Gives It's First German
INVITATIONS ARE BY CARD
The Elegant Hotel and Sanitarium Has
Much to Offer. and Its Advantages
Are Being Appreciated
Already.
INVITATIONS ARE BY CARD
fs,sc,,i TO III. rm.s.p,.p. .ch.

HOTEL MECKLENBURG,V VA, July 4.
age cannot wither It., nor custom stale
It's Infinite variety" This beautiful new
hotel and sanitarlum, the "Mecklenburg,
Just completed in the handsomest up-to-
date style, with everything arranged with
most exquisite taste for the comfort and
convenience Of the invalid and the pleas
ure seeker, and perfect In all Its ap-
pcintments. commences Its initial social
season with a german July 4th, the best
dance music being engaged and outsiders
admitted only by card invitations to prom
inent parties.
Situated on an elevation Of bss feet
above sea level commanding q grand
view of this beautiful country. with
lovely back ground setting of grand old
oaks and pines, large circled plot OF
Gamma In front, and its surrounding spa.
rlous lawns laid off In several roads and
walks, the "Mecklenburg' is pride not
pnly to Virginia, but to the entire south:
The climate Is healthful and delightful
throughout tho entire year. the nights
beins cool and pleasant in warmest sum-
her weather, and lowest temperature or
winter months being thirty-Ave degrees.
Even at this early stage tourists cam
1t close rival to the Hot Springs OF
Virginia, and Ponce de Leon In all re-
spects.
A nice broad porch extends all around
The hotel, and the sanitary wing Is most
attractive, with It's ping-pong and sun
narlors. It IS elegantly furnished through
out in oak and cherry bedroom suites.
with black iron bedsteads, with gilt trim
nIngs, and handsome carpets OF ricnest
colorng and lovely design. extending
through the halls, In bedrooms and even
or ms nriV9ta
bathrooms.
The rotunda, with Office to one side, Is
nicely fitted up with Russian leather and
willow suits, and necessary melod!ous
music boxes, and on the left. extending
the length Of the hall and opening on the
porch. are the lovely parlors and recep-
ton hall, all In green. with real Brus-
sels druggets and exceptionally handsome
suits. The walls are green. with ROSEBUD
border; shades and curtains with White
silk cords and tassel corresponding, ana
throughout the hotel. Beyond the ro-
fupda is the spacious and beautiful dining
room, in the prevalent left wing color1ns
OF green The linen is heavy damask.
with silver besetted edge services ana
full corps OF proficient and polite wait
ers, the CUISINE being unsurpassed, Win
all the tempting delicacies OF the season
and various dishes a la mode.
ELECTRICAL AND HYDRAULIC,
To the right, with a similar location ana
all in rich red coloring. are the electri.
Chemical and microscopic laboratory.
writing room, card-room. smoking room
Just opposite, and ballroom: billiard o and
stairs. But still more, important than
all are the rooms OF the noted Meek
lenburg Baths" with complete, cleo
tenn of baths this side Of New ork city.
in the South The entire hotel is lighted
by electric lights.
The mineral springs OF chloride calcium
and lithia waters, both Of remarkable
and curative properties. are the most
cinm 'v Wondertul in y its SIC cures Of catarrh
Chronic Chronic skin, blood and nerve disorders.
b bsau sa1ea and d'ne sp er nerve tonic
the lithia, equally wonderful in its kid
ney and bladder cures. rheumatism. govt
or, any disorders due to excessive uric
Dr. J. c: Walton, NJ. D., is the skilled
and popular resident physician. with
ned d, watch Tho
able management as the Jefferson. Of
Richmond, and is considered superior to
DIVERSIONS.
The usual 'summer pastimes. Of riding.
dritng, dancing and cards. Will hold fun
sway, two progressie card parties being
weekly occurrences. and. in fall. fox
hunts add considerably to sporting life,
and quail, turkey and deer are most
plentiful. and huntsmen from the North
are booked early.
The .Mecklenburg'' is easily reached
from north, east south. or west. as sched-
ule time is arranged without delays. and
three-seated wagonette with a pair OF
Tuesday evening Mrs. William helms.
whose charming society Is always well
coined, entertained the guests with her
grand instrumental music, while a dup-
cate whist party held possession OF the
card-room, Mesdames Edmunds. Hardy.
Pleasanton and Mr. Fleming Jeffress be-
Ing players.
4 seven-hand euchre was enjoyed Wed
nesday evening on the piazza, much fun
and merriment being caused by one dealer
insisting on dealing to right and playing
to left, while next would insist on re-
versing the order, Players We're: Mrs.
r r Roberts Mrs, W. r Gay. and Miss
Wright, OF Richmond; Mrs Brown of
Danville: Miss Barger Raleigh: Mr., Rob-
erts, Of Richmond; Mr.. Howard, OF Char
lottesvlle. and DR., Walton. OF Danville.
Mrs Roberts was winner. receiving the
little floral vase.
Recent arrivals include. George A. Min
or, Richmond: ]. S. Bodeker. Richmond
- o. Reynolds. Virginia, Gin Smith
Richmond. J. s. Gates. Atlanta. Ga. Z.
w. Simson, Boston. Mass: Charles