The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-07-04
ON BOARD THE ST. ST. JOHNS.

Il Who has not heard of the blue
waters of the Potomac? And 1t II
really and truly blue-a few mile:
below Washington.
An ideal day in June, l, in com
pany with my best-hut thai
is another story, and my own little
Frances. took trip TO Colonial
Beach on the palatial ST. st. Johns,
the largest and handsomest excurs-
ion boat on the river. There were al
least twelve hundred passengers on
board, all out for a good time, a
cool breath Of air. and salt wat
er bath. all of which we had and Ell
joyed to its fullest extent.
This trip is most enjoyable on
account of the many places of in
terest eDroute. Alexandria, Va.
was at one time a Commercial City.
years ago, before the Civil War. nov
it is city of relics. and old-time
Aristocrats, who have been reduced
in circumstances, and have never
recovered, but IL you want to see a
lady and gentleman of the old
school. you will find them in this
historic city.
Christ church. Episcopal, the
church Gen. Washington attended.
Is still well preserved and his pew
is marked with his name. and visi-
tors are always seated tire. / sat
there myself on one occasion. and
| confess TO feeling OF patriotism
and reverence l never experienced
before or since.
am reminded of the old lines,
"Breathes there the man with soul
so dead, who never to himself hath
said, This is my own, my native
land. etc." The full orchestra is now
playing Nearer My God To Thee
and the bell is tolling. We are pass
ing Mt. Vernon the home of Geo.
Washington, where both he and his
wife lived and died.
Just across the river on the Md,
side almost directly opposite is the
old home OF Chief Justice Marshall.
one of the most popular river re-
sorts. We are now nearing Indian
Head, where the. naval powder fac
tory is located, and where the big
guns and armor plate of our large |
war ships are tested, and on down !
past Liverpool point, Maryland poin.
Riverside and many other places
that date back to Colonial times. |
forgot to mention the various
creeks enroute. Occoquan, Piscata-
way, Pohick and even so many 9TH
ers, all Indian names, too difficult |
to spell and to remember. In the |
early days of Va. 1t is said OF Capt |
John Smith, that ne sailed up these |
creeks in company with the Indians
and the fish were so plentiful that
the men in the boats would strike
them with the oars and they could
be picked up as they rowed along.
This is tradition and do not vouch |
for the truth of it.
Colonial Beach is called the At |
lantic City of Washington and l |
quite agree with this statement.
Bay Is only few miles
further down, and the water and air /,
contain as much salt as the ocean.
We have just enjoyed sea food !
dinner, and people are hurrying to |
the boat for the return trip, but
Miss Cora" just must try her luck |
on the wheel of fortune and my |
number 8 wins the prize, fine box
of chocolates. A day delightfully."-
spent, and cool sail back to the
Capitol City. With best wishes.
CORA ABBOTT ROBERTSON.
Appendix. Wash, ID. G. June 49,
Married at the residence of Mrs.
Robt. Campbell. 426-Sth st. s. L.
Mrs. Cora Abbott Robertson to Mr..
A. Wallach McGrath. the Rev. w.
A. Melvin officiating. Miss Octavia
Roberts, of orange-co.. Va, cousin
of the bride, was maid of honor.
and Mr.. J. Garfield Frazier. nephew
of the groom was best man. Little
Miss Frances Robertson was flower
girl.
After July 18th the happy couple
win be at home to their friends
at 657-Pa.. ave-. s. Il. '