The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-07-16
VIRGINIA BEACH.
One of the Most Delightful of
Seaside Resorts.

One of the Most Delightful of
Seaside Resorts.
A Perfect Beach and an Ideal Location
The Waters of the Ocean Tempered
by the Currents of the Gulf Stream
SO That Surf Bathing is a Luxury
Unknown to Those Who Have Only
Tried Other Resorts-Points of His
Only I8 Miles from Norfolk.
OF all the resorts along the Atlantic
Coast from Maine to Florida, Vir-
ginia Beach stands pre-eminent The
warm currents OF the Gulf Stream
which flow in nearer here than at
any other point along the Coast,
temper the waters of the Ocean so
that in summer surf bathing is Il Lux
ury unknown to those who have only
tried other resorts. This same III
fluence makes the other seasons a
perpetual dream OF delight. while the
balsamic Odor from the pines, which
skirt the Beach inland, bear health
and healing on every fragrant
BREATH
The Beach is IA perfect one. Mngni-
| fic"nt surf, no undertOw, no shells or
rocks, smooth and gently slopin@.
Location unsurpassed. Only IL
nights sail from Washington and
Baltimore. one night from New York
by rail, eight hours from Philadel-
phia, and three hours from Rich
mOnd. Only eighteen miles from
Norfolk and connected with it by two
lines of railroad, it is most easy of
access. The Norfolk 4 Southern
passing through a beautiful and his
toric country, runs hourly trains.
While the Chesapeake Transit, the
new and magnificent Electric Line
gives half hourly service
1t is we'll worth Il visit to tile Beach
in itself to make the trip over this
route The great truck farms passed
through present Il beautiful picture
OF industry and Southern develop
ment. At Lynnhaven Inlet-entrance
to the Bay which produces the world
known Lynnhavcn oysters. and near
the spot where the famous Grace
Sherwood was ducked for Witchcraft
in 17OG-the first glimpse of the his
toric Chesapeake Bay is obtained.
The road from there to Cape Henry
skirts he Bay, one minute whizzing
behind sand dunes, the next the blue
waters OF the lOrdly Chesapeake,
dotted with its shipping, dancing
and flashing before the eye. AS Cape
Henry is neared, to the right is seen
Blue Beard HILL where stood the
reputed signal tower OfCaptain Kidd
| and where most of his treasures are
said to be buried.
Thunder Mountain, an enormous
along the coast lies Immediately in
land. At this point all ships passing
between the Virginia Capes are in
plain view. Cars pass near the mag
| nilicent new lighthouse. and by the
base Of the picturesque old one, which
bears Il plate commemorative OF the
first landing OF the English settlers
in Virginia.
From thence to Virginia Beach its
course lies along the shores of the
Atlantic Ocean, passing by the Life
Saving Stations. the Princess Anne
Hotel, the Toboggan Slide, Pavilion
and other various and varied places
OF amusement and lands its passen-
gers at the Gulf Stream Pavilion.
The Gull Stream Hotel lies neal
the Southern end of the Beach, front
| oil l,N- thn 1.,nfI 1.nnn wit n 81 =.
Holly lying in its rear, it occupies the
coolest and most desirable position
in this famous resort.
Guests can obtain boats for fishing
and sailing on both Ocean and Lake
Fishing uneNceled.
The rooms are the largest and cool
est on Virginia Beach or any Other
Virginia seaside resort. well furnish
ed with electric lights and all Other
modern cOnveniences Connected
with the hotel are large bath houses
free to the guests-biliard anC
pool rooms, buffet, Il magnificen1
ball room opening on the Ocean, pa
wilton, etc.
The Gull Stream Dining Room:
front the Ocean and are cool ant
pleasant the hottest day in summer
The cuisine is unsurpassed by an,
hotel on the Atlantic Coast, a special
ty being made of the finest and mos
varied kinds OF sea food,
\ Grill is run in connection will
the dining rooms where meals are
served at all hours, day and night
The above is taken from an inter
esting booklet entitled Travel, En-
tertainment and Enterprise, pub
lished by the Norfolk, Portsmouth
and Newport News Company. for tn
purpose of advertising" Tidewate
Virginia.
1t may be interesting to North Car
oIinians to know that Mr.. W. \
Campbell is the proprietor of the Gul
Stream Hotel. Since he purchased
the property it has been thorough.
remodeled and improved and is con
Quoted in an up-to-date manner, III
fordng every comfort, convenienc
: and luxury of a first class seaside re
sort hotel at reasonable rates. Mr.
Campbell was formerly engaged in tn
newspaper business at Rocky Mount
besides having large mining interest
in this and other States. His wife
formerly Miss Mamie Long, OF Wa
| rentOn, has many acquaintance an
relatives among our people. The
have a corps OF capable assistant
5 and under their management tn
Gulf Stream is one of themost popl
lar places at this always popular Sc;
side resort.
Night Was Her Terror.
i would cough, nearly all night long