Evening star., 1915-09-07
WANDERLUSTERS ENJOY
TWO INTERESTING HIKES
First Ramble Through Congress
Heights Runs Into Silver
Wedding Celebration.
Labor Day Walk in Virginia Up a
Mountain Trail to View
Shenandoah Valley,

One hundred and twenty-five persons
enjoyed the two outings Of the wander
lusters Sunday and yesterday. The first
walk was led by Miss Ehie Koontz an6
]. Hardy, the second by G. A. Gambs
with the assistance of Loring c. Wood
and others The official account follows
Sundays route led through a section
of Congress Heights, along Wheeler road
nv the old Barnaby mansion, and to a
bank of shell mari. The latter was in
teresting from scientific standpoint and
for those who delight to unfathom the
great depths Of nature, to ascertain now
many million years old the earth Is.
Shortly after leaving the main road OF
travel on the first part Of the walk the
mixers were greeted with laughter and
song, and. after ascertaining the cause
were informed that a celebration OF a
silver wedding was taking place. A royal
send-off was given US as the jolly as
sembly burst forth in old-time melodies,
accompanied by jews-harps and &C
cordions 1t was really like being in the
country.
A vote of thanks was rendered to F.
J. Cook and William Meitzler, who gener-
ously treated the crowd to water and
grapes and a nice comfortable rest on the
front porch.
Stroll Through Virginia.
Yesterday morning it rained again,
and many disappointments were felt be-
cause of an inability Of some to go.
There was a crowd large enough, however.
to make 1t interesting. and the lack of
numbers did not lessen the enthusiasm.
The wanderlusters were given a royal well
come. and the hospitality Of old Virginia
certainly showed itself in their behalf
fn11nuyaH old ho nd
wagon trail from Bluemont and thence
"a steep climb up the mountain to the
home of Thomas NJ. Gale, where a won
derful view overlooking the Shenan-
as many said, the view from Bears
Den. For nearly forty miles the eye
can see across the beautiful valley and
to the hills beyond. to the Catoctin
range and others. Here also one sees
the observation tower a short distance
and to that point the hike continued
and after brief stop at this place
lunch time was called at the spring
nearby.
objective point Of a hike last year, the
interest was mostly in that direction
since SO many glowing accounts had
been given of the former visit. a
threatening storm, as well as the short
space of time at our disposal. made II
necessary to shorten this visit toe
much for many of us. From Bears Der
a private trail through the property OF
DR.. Lawson was followed to the Blue
mont road. A stop was made at q
spring on the property of Mr.. Demonet
The climax of the trip was a visit
to Frank G. Carpenters home, com
manding another wonderful view of the
valley. Mr.. Carpenter is in Alaska anC
the party was welcomed by Mrs. Car
penter, who had prepared fruit in
abundance, peaches, apples, grapes anG
lemonade, and as a particular favor tt
the wanderlusters took them to Mr.
Carpenters private library. from which
place the finest view is to be obtained.
Mrs. Carpenter claimed to be some
what of a hiker herself and declared
herself in most hearty accord with the
wanderlust spirit, to which she sale
she knew Mr.. Carpenter would voice
a second.
Stop at Jungle Camp.
After leaving this charming spo,
| a brief stop was made at the Soil.
tude' house and at the Jungle Camp,
Kebler. They were kind enough te
guide the hikers by a private trai
back to Bluemont.
second section of the train returning
home. Every minute was full of lift
| and fun, and woe be unto the one
who tried to go to sleep.
Tomorrow evening a short stroll
| will be taken. leaving from end Of Noun
Pleasant car line at 8 o'clock, and or
Saturday afternoon at o'clock some
peake Beach. A full week of walks
| to which all are invited"