The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-07-04
ROUND ABOUT
IN LAND Of SKY
Blowing Rock The Delight Of
Summer Visitors
lnrn rrrr annurET,lr nrl
t,250 FEET AB0VEITHE SEA
Scenery . Panorama of Beauty.
Oceans OF Mountain Peaks.
Breezes Sweep Over Them Fresh
From the Wind Reels Of Space.
s.Rattle Snake Pete"
(By Old Hurrygraph.)

(By Old Hurrygraph.)
Blowing Rock, July Sit was a
saying among the venicians, See
Venice and die but | am persuaded
10 tell you to see Blowing Rock, If
possible, before yol shuttle OF the
mortal. The twenty-five mile drive
from Lenoir to Blowing Rock is over
a splendid road, that winds its way
around mountains and through val
leys, from which you get fine views
of the rugged and beautiful scenery,
so richly lavished upon the north
western section of our state. Blow
ing Rock, from the rock itself. upon
a high pinnacle which stops the
frolicking ,breezes in their jolly
capers 10 the lowlands. and rolls
them over in waves of delight, TO the
furtherest limits Of Blowing Rock
village, is a picture of natural beau
~. The hotels, churches, cottages
and stores. dot the green swara and
rhododendren groves as beautifully
as painted houses upon highly color
ed canvass. The whole place has the
air OF restfulness- with plenty OF
air, so invigorating and so refreshing
thar IL is necessary to sleep under a
blanket at nights to keep yourself
comfortable. The outlook from the
Glowing Rcck hotel-4,25O feet ele-
yation-is one of grandeur as your
vision falls upon the grandfather,
table rock, hawks bill and other
mountains that string along in the
distance and hold this earth together
81 a rugged chain of beauty that
charms the senses and inspires you
with a sense OF peculiar awe over the
grand handiwork OF the great Crea-
tor who spoke this magnificent see
tion into existence, as well as the
mighty and the tiny waves that
break into shimmering spray along
the Atlantic shores, and give Of their
existence IN the mists, beauties and
grandeur Of old ocean. The Blowing
Rock hotel is one OF the most de-
iightful hotels here. The views from
IL form a grand picture.
A Round of Pleasure.
The press association is reyeling
in q rouLd Of pleasure. They are
going. as II were. from one mountain
Of surprising delight 10 another. Ar
Blowing Rock. fguratiyely speaking.
they we're met with open arms and
q cordially and hospitality as re-
freshing as the atmosphere OF this
place.
The ladies OF the association were
the guests of Miss EssEe Ransom
Thursday afternoon. who tendersd
them a beautiful reception and fes
AZ her lovely cottage, which lasted
from to o'clock. She was hand
somely assisted on this occasion By
Miss Lily Jones. Of Patterson, whose
presence at Blowing Rock added a
delightful charm TO the visit Of sew
eraI editors. Mrs. NJ. W. Ransom.
wife OF the late beloved senator. was
present on this occasion. She was
in fine spirits, and Il was a pleasure
20 see her looking 50 well. and gave
SOY 20 the editors TO meet her.
Mrs. coney, the proprietress Of
the watauga Inn. Thursday evening,
gave the entire press association a.
lawn banquet. The lovely lawn was
Illuminated with japanese lanterns.
and the snow-vhife tables were lit
rally burdened with the richest
yiands any country could afford. it
was an unexpected feast and no ban
quet ever given vas more heartily
enjoyed.
Many Of the editors paid their re-
specis 10 Mr. ID. A. Tompkins. OF
Charlotte, who Is eottaging here this
season. They were most Hospitality
received b. Nr. Tompkins and bis
daughter. Miss Bessie. Mr. Temp
kIns is mueh better In health nov
than be has been. His friends
throughout this state, and others Is
seiI. wish for him . speedy restora-
ton 70 perfect health.
DR. W. r Few, president Of Trim
ny college. who has been one Of the
press boys since the association met
IN Lenolr. where he delivered such
pleasing and thoughtful address.
stopped over here ~ rest for a fes
DAYS. he has received numerous at
tentions and IL the mos, popular man
at the teas given in his honor Few
colleges have = more popular presi-
dent among the mountain people
than Dr.. Few.
Rattle snake Pete.
Mr.. Seth Bradshaw, who lives nine
miles from Blowing Rock, in the
Richland mountain section. came IN !
this morning with beautiful noun.
tain ferns for sale, as well as souse.
mir baskets. which his wife and little
son had made. Some Of these bag
kets were 10 old fashioned shapes.
and about as large a. a silver half
dollar. They we're lovely thing for
rditors 20 carry their lunches IN. ST..
IL known np here as RAT
Ne Snake Pete" from the fact thar
be Is a RATHER In killing them and
sptufing them. lie says be Is about
rs years Of age and has killed SOC
attic snakes IN bis time; and was
ever once bitten BY one. lie has an
rider on hand nov for two live ones
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