The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-23
WHITE SULPHUR

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS. w.
VA, June 22.--Most suspicious WAS
the opening of the 1912 season at
White Sulphur Springs, The Old
White" az 1t is lovingly named by
its family Of patrons. and their name
is legion. Guests from the NORTH,
South, East and West were here to
usher in the summer at this wonderful
resort, which for more than q Cen
fury. has been one OF the most famous
pleasure ground In America. Famous
not only on account of its situation.
the. healing waters. the wonderful
entertainments given throughout the
season, but because Of It's distinguish
ed patronage. Many OF its present
guests are descendants of those who
in colonial days road in their coaches
from every section of the country 10
spend the summer at this Mountain
Paradise"
What has been done since last
year; what new features have been
introduced TO add to the comfort OF
its patrons?" is the the natural In
quiry at the beginning of the season.
Last year. under the management OF
Mr.. Adams. so long known In con-
nection with the Hotel Chamberlin. at
Old Point, more than half a million
was spent in improvements at The
White" and It did seem that but ut
tie more was left undone. Old and
new patrons alike will be delighted
at the additions for the season OF
1912. Most conspicuous OF all these
ia the wonderful new bath house with
its magnificent swimming pool.
This building, of colonial type to
structure, as been erected since last
season, and contains the swimming
pool, the equal of which is not in
America. Lined with Ceramic, Morale
tile, brilliant with sunshine, this mag
nificent pool. 40 by 100 feet, unques-
tionabiy ec1ipses any other in THIS
country 1t takes but a little stretch
of the imagination to recall rne
spIendors of the eid Roman naths'
after an inspection of this magnln-
cent creation. The Atrium. with its
furnishings copied after the Pom
peian period. will almost of necessity
be a gathering place for the guests Of
the hotel. In connection with the
pool. all modern improvements In the
way OF filters for the water, heaters,
steam rooms, etc, have been provided.
The dressing rooms. both for men and
women, are large. airy and immacu-
lately clean.
The grounds about the hotel have
been If possible more tastefully plant
ed this year than last, The cascade
of the new bath house. as one APP
proaches from the station, is abso-
luteIy new. and with its ATTRACTIVE
flower beds and grass plots Is beau
tifuI addition to the already attractive
surroundings OF the palatial hotel.
Horseback riding has always been
a feature Of "Old whiA' AS the au-
tornobiles here increase in number.
the comforts of horseback riding in
public roads has been rather curtati-
ed. so that innumeraOle bride paths
have been laid off In the picturesque
Country around aWa5- tr1ul The pnbltc-
roads.
Catering to the Inotorist. many i'm
pravemeuts have. been made in, the
roads around White Sulphur A new
garage is naturally an accomplish
nlent to all of these
Golf Is no longer diversion. out
n necessity at the average resort. 1he
charming situated nine hole course
has been wonderfully improved since
last season, and Is under the pro-
fessional charge Of /, X. Simpson. Mr..
Simpson, by reason of his long expert
ence In the prominent clubs OF scot
land. is eminentiy fitted for his posi-
.jop here et The White" The club
house directly at the arst tee. is an
exceedingly attractive one. not only
for the golfers. but for those who de-
sire ioafing place, pure, and simple.
The cottage life. which has always
been one ofthe most delightful Tea
lures OF the springs. is additionally
attractive this year because OF the
many improvements made IN these
.'transpianted" homes, for such IN
deed they are to the patrons or
White Sulphur, for here they nave al
the comforts and none OF the an
noyances Of hotel life
Among those who are back for the
coming season. including the mos,
prominent families from Richmono
are: John P. Branch. Miss Branch
Mrs Barton Grundy, Thomas =.
Scott and family, John D. Potts ana
family Garrett Wall and family, MT.
and Nrs. Thomas Rutherford.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Paine. OF Az
lanta. and Mr.. and Mrs. Gordon, OF
savannah. will aso be at the springs
during the summer.
From Washington will come Ut
and "a. Thomas Chatard. Mr.. and Mrs,
Ross Perry. Mrs. Valerie PadeHeFa
and Mrs. Marye and family,