Evening star., 1907-07-14
MOUNTAIN AND SEASH0RE
QUEST FOR INFORMATION AT
STAR RESORT BUREAU.
Warm Weather of Past Week Brings
Many Callers-Number of
Suggestions.

The warm Weather OF the past week naf,f-
rally brought many callers to The Star re-
sort bureau. Requests for Information y,.r,
equally divided between mountain and sr.-
shore. and the resort season. which has
been backward one in many respects was
given a splendid impetus by The weather
conditions
Through the courtesy of the Chcsaprake
railroad and the Norfolk and Washington
Steamboat Company the bureau is well sun
piled with folders on the jamestown ex-
position, for which there were many calls
during the week.
The board of trade of Wildwood y J. has
sent supply of booklets hearing upon this
charming seashore settlement. Another
supply or literature 10 be received this
week is the attractive folder OF the Montauk
Steamboat Company which plies between
New York. Block Island and Shelter Island
for those who may be Yet undecided AS
to where to spend "A few days rest tho fol-
lowing suggestions are made:
Mr. I. s Duncan is the manager of the
hotel at Waterick White Sulphur Springs
Va which has capacity for 80 guests.
The hotel is supplied with hot and cold
water In every room, has swimming pool
livery. pool. billiards, large grounds ana cx-
ceIlent table. Circulars of this hotel may
be had at the bureau.
Among the Attractions.
One of the most attractive places in which
to stop while visiting the exposition or Old
Point Comfort is the Bright View. under
the management of the Misses Tieston II
Is conveniently situated, has shady lawns.
fine table and comfortable rooms Further
information at The Star bureau
Three miles from Colonial Beach. d-
rectly on the Potomac is the boarding
house of Mr.. r. II. tiouldman Wilkersons
Va This has all the amuscments of "A sea-
shore resort: free boating and bathing, and
terms but ST per week
Delightfully."- situated in the western mart
OF the state of Virginia, in the Blue noun
tains. is the Hotel Royal managed by Mr.
5. b Perkins. This hotel is well appointed,
having electric lights, hot and cold water
baths. shaded lawns. wide verandas. gym
naslum, athletic grounds. theater and IL
brary. Among the amusements are bass
fishing, boating, bathing. basket ball lawn
ttnnis. croquet, dancing, driving and riding
The Jordan White Sulphur Springs is
under new management this year. Mr. w
a. MORTON being now the manager This
Motel is modern in every respect has spa
cious dining and ball room and outdoor amuse-
ments OF all kinds. The water here is
famous for medicinal purposes. Mr. Nor
ton VIII make special rates to families
Only sixty miles from Washington is the
charming country seat of Mr.. Maurice
grounds. automobiling. fishing. boating,
swimming and mountain scenery The terms
are but 81. and the table is supplied with
fresh meats. fruits. fowls etc
The Hotel Rfverton at Riverton. Va. il
nicely located and under new management
this year. Here black bass fishing is one
of the chief attractions.
Season in Full Swing.
The season is now in full swing at the
White Sulphur Springs Hotel. Doubling
Gap Springs, Pa. The many guests have
participated in round after round of social
gaiety. Automobile and coaching parties
have been frequent occurrences. One con-
Quoted by the proprietor Mr.. George A.
Freyer, was a great success. All those who
had the pleasure of going on this trip tes-
tify to the excellence of the roads and the
great beauty of the scenery. walking
party to Flat Rock. which was managed
by Mr.. A. f. Smell, returned with glowing
descriptions of the fine view obtained Of
the beautiful and historic Cumberland val
ley. Many marveed at the rare sight of "A
severe storm which could be seen in all its
intensity II ragged only half mile dis
tant. In fact, those at Doubling Gap Springs
nave been fortunate as regards the weather.
Rain has fallen continuously in all the towns
in the vicinity. Although the water has
been cool. many have enjoyed swimming
in the lake. which is supplied entirely by
springs. Others have given their time to
tennis. billiards. etc. Dancing has been
a popular pastme among the younger folk.
Among the Washington and Baltimore
guests Mr.. and Mrs A. j. Hopkins.
Washington. ID. c.; Mr.. and Mrs. Travis
Perkins, Arnold Hummer. Miss MAY H.
Kirby. Mr.. and Mrs. r. X. Cross. w. 8.
Cross. Mr.. and Mrs ]. f. Tate. MIR. A. II.
Taylor, Miss II. NJ. Wade Baltimore, Md.