Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-09

your history. and will have acquired n
much more intelligent understanding
OF the prestige and Importance of the
United States army and navy.
Winter and summer alike are de-
neutrality-suspicious. the autumn Is u bit
more so-and. then, there Ia the spring
time-surely the springtime at Old
Point is Incompatible.
The Chamberln is Il hotel which Is
n provcrb all over the country among
men who know what good living Is
1T concentrates in itself the charm of
Old Point. and its restfulness and COM
fort, once known. are things to be
remembered and talked over to the end
OF ones days There are boating. ia tn
ing, sailing and fishing; there is golf
all the year round upon the Hampton
Roads Golf and Country Club course
there are quiet hooks for quiet people,
and these is gaycty for those who seek
delightful social life. Every one has
heard of Chamberlin's. but there Is no
conveying its charm in print. 1t is
more than Il hotel; 1t is an experience
The Chamberlin is right on the water
the broad riazzas parallel the shore
not ten yards away. The big pavilion
is built right over the water. and the
dining room reaches out within a short
distance OF passing vessels. OF course,
this is n decided advantage and unique.
In your comfortable chair on the piazza,
in the sun-parlor. or palm garden, YOU
have the sensation OF being at sea-
You have every advantage of an ocean
voyage without it's discomforts.
The electro hydro-therapeutic depart
mcnt OF Hotel Chamberlin Is unQues-
. ~ 81 Ill T.
lea. The equipment is complete and
hydrotherapy known to the medical
profession. The department is in
charge OF an eminent practitioner Of
long experience in these treatments.
The Chamberlin alkaline saline water
compares very favorably with many
European waters in its effect upon
rheumatism. govt. sciatica, and kindred
disorders. IT is free to guests.
The Sherwood is an inn which cannot
be overlooked in giving anything like
n complete description of Old Point
Comfort. II is most comfortable.
homelike place and possesses much OF
the attractive social atmosphere and
excellence OF cuisine and service which
have made the larger hotels famous.
Newport News, the seaport city Of
the Chesapeake and Ohio, is situated at
the head OF Hampton Roads. the great
est harbor for deep-sea shipping in the
world The largest single railway ter
minal we'll as the largest ship-yard
and dry docks in the Western Hem
isphere are located here. Newport
News is an important factor in the in
fuence the Chesapeake and Ohio exerts
over the commerce OF the West and
Northwest as II provides that section
with the nearest seaport for the ex-
port OF grain. tobacco, -four. coal and
other products. The city has popula-
ton OF $4,000, and is provided with an
schools. churches, banking facilities and
cities.
The Hotel Warwick, situated on a
bluff at Newport News, overlooking his
toric Hampton Roads. has lately been
remodeled and refurnished throughout,
completely changing everything but the
exterior. It is now an excellent hotel.
fully deserving the highest commenda-
ton.
Buckroe Beach is fine pleasant re-
sort on Chesapeake Bay. Two miles
from Old Point via electric line. It Is
famous for Its sea food and healthful
situation. Hotel has accommodat tons
for 900 guests, also cottages Finest
fishing and bathing on the coast
COLONIAL HIsT0RY'S
ROMANTIC TOWN
Williamsburg, on the main line OF the
Chesapeake and Ohio, between Rich
mond and Old Point, has romantic