The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-16
A LAND Of BIRD
LEAF AND STREAM 6 | ! |. | Y
Crockett Springs Veritable
Garden Of the
Gods.
a VERY CoNGENlAL COMPANY
The Comfortable Hotel 4 Like a
Pearl in a Setting Of
Emerald.
a VERY CoNGENlAL COMPANY
Especial to rho TImcs.Dlspntch.,

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Especial to Tho Tlmcs.Dispntch.
CROCKETT SPRINGS, VA, July 15.--
wandered into Paradise, n land OF bird
and leaf, OF blossom and stream to- day
vcrtiablc garden Of the gods. Here
tho subdued chanting OF tho mountain
stream Is never still. rho naples and
the oaks are always -flutter. whispering
y their secrets to- the ever restless winds
that como and co. Tho wild flowers
trer1blc and glow meath tho war; kiss
Of the July sun. or hang their heads at
tho weeping Of the midsummer rain.
On every side the forest clad peaks
9 rear their rounded tops against the sap.
phire sky, while in the heart OF the
4 mountain gorge. like pearls In a setting
& OF arncralds. CLEAN the white buildings
OF Crockett Springs bearing evidence Of
that care and attention unremittingly be-
slowed by the capable manager. Mr.. NJ.
c.. Thomas. Under his efficient man
agement the social and domestic ma
chinery OF this well known resort moves
without hitch Or jar. M
Every one Is comfortable and every
ono ls satisfied. m
II there is one thing moro than am
other that distinguishes the life at
Crocketts It is the absolute comfort that
prevails. The spacious parlor. reading
room and ball room. the long, wide ve-s
randas. with, their large, comfortable
rockers. hammocks and easy chairs.
speak not only OF enjoyment, but OF rest.
The cuisine Is thoroughly UP to the
mark. and the large corps OF polite and
efficient servants are ever on the alert
for the accommodation OF the guests.
The drainage is perfect and the sanitary
arrangements all that could be desired.
An excellent orchestra discourscs sweet
music and accompanies the dancers. as
they "trip the light fantastic during the
4 starlit hours. a large and we'll arr
1 ranged bowling nley, croauet. lawn ten
\ mis- 4and Billiards are provided for the
Il Amusement and entertainment OF guests.
4 Walks. drives, fishing and hunting are
also enjoyed. while many find daily pleas
ure In rambling along the picturesque
mountain pa tbs. and to the beautiful
Z neighboring falls.
The medicinal springs OF Crockett's arc
among the most valuable in the world.
and thes demand for The arsenic-lithIa
water constantly increases as its virtues
become more widely known. It acta
4 mainly as an eliminating agent, nerve
sedntlvc. nerve and blood tonic and
Is especially cfficacious in the treatment
OF rheumatism, Indigestion and nervous
q prostratlon. The path to the spring
winds along tho edge OF rocky raylne
that cuts Its way through the primeval,
forest. travcrsed by tumbIng stream
singing as it falls. So wild ana pic
turesque is: the surrounding scenery. ono.
# almost expects to see an Und!na emerge
from behind some wave- cncircled rock
Among the large and pleasant COM
pany assembled here. tho number Of
beautiful and gifted women is especially
* noticeable. Mrs r. Cleveland Daley OF
Texas, Is particularly dainty and pretty.
with most dellcately cut features and
large dark eyes. She and her charming
b sister. Mrs. S. Hughes Schoolfieid. Of
South Carolina. are talented musicians,
and add materially to the enjoyment Of
the guests.
Mrs Thomas J. Murray OF Lynchburg,
is unusually handsome and attractive.
Al Miss Annie Council, OF Americus Ga,
q stately brunette, is a great social ia
vorite, an honor that she gracefully
divides with pretty, petite Miss Leeds.
OF New Orleans
Mrs. Ben ]. hoffman. Mobile, Ala,
has fine coloratu ra soprano voice. and
by her delightful singing greatly en-
hances the pleasure Of those about her.
Among the literary celebrities is the
gifted authoress, Miss Grace King, Of
New Orleans
July 4th was the occasion OF patrI-
s otlc demonstration. the glorious day be-
Ing celebrated with sumptuous ban
quet in the Ella borately decorated dining
hall. followed by ball and gorgeous
4 display OF fireworks.
more enjoyable than usual. The Vir-s
ginia reel was danced In fine style. Mr..
NJ. c. Thomas, OF Crockett's, and. Mrs,
s j. Pridgen, OF Atlanta. as leader. were
marvels OF Tcrpsychorean agility and
grace.
Among the dancera were Mrs. James
PrIdgen, in white lace over green silk.
+ with diamonds; Mrs. Daley, white chlf-3
fon and blue silk. diamond ornaments;
Mrs. schoolfield. cardinal French tulle.
with opals Miss Bertha Leeds. white
Paris mo,,sseline, with sprays OF pink
roses; Mrs Kohlmnn, white lace over
ivory silk, pearls and diamonds: Miss
q Barnwell, white silk: Miss Council, white
chiffon and diamonds; Miss Ethel Thorn
as white mousseline
The number OF guests Ia ranidly In
creasIng, every trlan bringing fresh arr
riyals, BY tho end OF the week the hotel
and cottages will be pretty we'll filled.
FOR there la something about tho place
that draws a crowd and keeps y here,
with the new week will come fresh
measures, and Crockett's is anticipating
a royal good time W.
The arrivals are Tinsley Kindred, MISS
Kindred, Mrs. NJ, T. Kindred, j. ~
Kern, r. L. Penn, Mrs G. II, BarnWell.
Miss Barnwell, MI and Mrs. George q;
HUH, Mrs. W. Gurdon Merrill. Mr., and
Mrs, r. p. Huff, Alice Jean Huff, ]. NJ.
Frantz, George &. Harnwell, Q, ",
Clover. W.T.. Johnson, Miss NJ 9, KIN
dred, Alex. Kindred, Miss Carlotta KIN.
dred, all Of Roanoke; 2, G. bunting, y
Y ii Cuthbert OF Petersburg Leon Nash,
New Haven; Miss Maud Hunter, 3 NJ,
I Janney, r. Hamilton, chrlstlansburg;
G. III, Janney, Montgomery, Ala.i Mrs,
David G. Worth, Miss Louise Reid VII
mington, N. C.; Andrew Lewis, Pensaco'a.
T'laa John p, freed, Bostnn,. A. i, Dody-.
mead. High Point, y, CT K. q, Henry.
Mrs, j. s, West. Washington, ?, c.;
Mrs. j, r. o'Cnnnor, Savannah, Ga. II,
p. Mcdowell and WIFE Breyard King,