The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-29
WHOLE PARTY ON
BIRD HUNT TO-DAY
Bob Whites Will Have to Look
Sharp While the Great Bear
Slayer is Out-Photographer
Goes to Pine Knot-Mav
Exhibit at James
town.
Especial to mo Times.Dispatcn.

CHARLOTTESVILLE VA, Decembsa
1S.-Thc sun sbone with favor for the
greater part OF the day on the Presidents
hunting lodge in southern Albemarle. al
though thero were numerous showers
hero n Charlottesville. The day broke
very threatening. and for this reason the
morning nap was prolonged. breakfast
not beius served until nearly 10 O'Clock.
Nt that ho.r the suns rays broke
through the clouds. and the doors OF th0
cottage We're thrown wide open TO let in
the fresh morning air. 4 big log frs
hla@cd forth In tine hallway fireplace. and
snone cheerily through the windows.
Tho President lounged IN the doorway
and took In the beauties OF the Albe-
marie hills.
lne frst caller OF the day was William
wilmer. vino came over ON horseback
from his estate. plain Dealing He
remained fo~ chat with the President
and Dr. HNey long enough for Kermit 70
procure mount from the Plain Dealing
stables. and about IL o'clock the two
started out FOR short hunt for birds in
the flat woods not far distant.
Thor had pot proceeded very far be-
tore they We're Joined by Peyton S. Coles.
of Esto1tsviile.' enc 90 the wealthiest
residents in that section. An hour or
more WAS spent in tDe delds. but the s~io
failed 90 COME across "a cCvey OF birds,
and returned 90 "pinc Knot without any
trophy whatever.
About noon pick MCDANIEL drove uu
10 the door of the hunting lodge in a
spanking turnout from the Plain Deal
ing stables. ald took the President and
Mrs. Roosevelt for a spin OF nearly an
lour.
Call of the Woods.
Quentin sat by the side OF his mother
They returned TO Pine Knot In time for
lunch after which preparations were be-
gun for an afternoon hunt. the President
being unable to keep ont OF the woods any
longer. The party included Admiral
RiNey. the Winners and Kermit Roose-
velt The tsip was along the Hardware
GO the habitat of the wild turkey but de-
spite the efforts OF .Uncle Dick TO dis
cover The roosting-place Of the wary bird
none OF tho party mex with any sue
cess The quintet returned TO Pine Knot
shortly before dark Their only game
being few Bob Whites
During the afternoon Miss Ethel Roose-
Welt and her friend, Miss I.angdon OF
Sew York, went for long horseback
ride. They were accompanied by Theo-
dore and Lieutenant Hammer. all mount
cd ON some OF William winners splen-
did saddle horses, that have carried or
ribbons in the show ring
The route lay over the splendid mac
adam road leading 10 Green Mountain.
where are tine beautiful country homes Of
some Of the wealthiest residents of that
aristocrauc section.
Big Bird Hunt To-Day.
If present plans carry the President
accompanied By DR. Rixy and William
Wilmer. Will start ont early tomorrow
morning for an extended bird hunt. their
objective point being Carter's Bridge
five miles northeast OF Pine Knot
Partridges are said to be plentiful in tina
fields Of that neighborhOod. and ample
opportunity should be Afforded the
President to test his craftsmanship
Private Secretary Iatta and Secret
Service Guard Sloan have had a QUIET
day here i'm Charlottesville with not a
single message Of any sort from the
presidential party.
IL is understood that local photoera-
pher was given an order to-day to 20
out 20 "Piue Knot" tomorrow 20 talxa
a number Of group pictures OF the Pres
hunting lodge. Whether these pictures
members ~ the little house party. II IS
not known. but it is barely possible that
they are being taken i'm accordance with
q wish OF the President himself who, ia
response 90 "a letter from Commissioner
Wharcly. the collector - Albcmarie's OK
nibits for the Jdmcstou1. ENnOsi rion.
wrote that he would be glad to send a
pine knot or anything elise from the
Roosevelt tract. and IL il WIS desired.
would have some photos taken which
could be used cas- part OF the county's
exhibit