The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-04-23

denccs are not wanting that such q belief
prevails generally with those WHO are
familiar with her geographical location,
altitude aud climatic peclliarities. One
Of the marked characteristics Of these
people is the unfeigned pride which they
feel TOR their native hills and mountains,
and many there are who have long
hoped for the introduction OF such means
und facilities tls would make possible the
realization Of their dream ard test the
measure Of their faith. Il
For more than q score OF years each re-
E curing season has brought Its quota OF
applications and letters OF inquiry for ac-
Communications and boarding quartcrs.
such as the health and pleasure. seeker
demands as the price OF his presenc q but
no such provision having been mad the
$humiliating truth had to be told. and
each prospective visitor reluctantly dis
It was a knowledge OF the facts rs
above stated. together with q long and
loud public clamor, which prompted the
erection and equipment OF a modern.
conlnodious hosiery, such as the Hotel ,t
Monterey. ,s f
& In the spring OF 1904 the promoters.
Mr.. and Mrs. 8. w. crummett, decide
TO undertake tho enterprise. and with
their characteristic energy, pushed the
work to early completion, throwing open
their doors before the ides OF Novemp per.
Eutslcrs Brothers, OF Grottoes. Va, were
tho architects and builders, much OF the
more Important woodwork being pre-
pared at their shops and hauled by wagon 90
to- Monterey. The house has been re-
ferred to by local enthusiasts as ihe
Pride OF the Mountalns.
IT has thirty-two rooms, furnace neat,
Ia this and Is neatly and comfortably fur
snished. From its ample and spacious
porches magnificent view Is atforded.
The credit for its conception, promotloll,
soperation and measure OF success must
all be accorded to the personal enter
prise and push Of the propriet 70 = hlnlseli,
hacked BY an encouraging, stimulating
local sentiment, confidence and approval.
g If summer in the heart Of Appelatchla
is ali that Its yoturies claiH-nnd TO
doubt is to be derided," by Highlanders-
this new home for the health and pleas
,re seeker may mark the dawn ol q new
era, in tho removal, step by. step. Of all
that handicaps and binders. Means OF
ingress md egress Is factor yet 10 De
treckoncd, hut, within a few years, the
distance TO railroad has been diminished
by half, and 1t Is questionable whittier
any closer proximity Is desirable, since an
overland journey Of twenty-threc miles,
by auto or stage, would be an attractive
feature, and most appropriate and
pleasing introduction to the life and en-
Eyronments ofSthe season, and place. In
fact, 1t is a "barrier,'' for the ellmina-
ton, OF which neither visitor nor host
would contend.
Virginia can boast OF her ability to salts
~ the greatest diversity Of tastes in the
matter Of pleasure and health resorts,
but, from the seacoast to the lofty, four
icornered crest of the Allegheny, there Is
no section that pOSSeSses such rare, dis
itinct and peculiar attractions, and ths
claim that, from May until November, this
is the Pcloponnesus OF the old Common
wealth, Is fast growing In favor This
Is not an idle boast Of this contented,
happy and prosperous gentry, but q faith
firmly fixed and we'll grounded, and tile
building of this splendid summer home
The Monterey-is both gratifying and
lausplcious.