The Washington herald., 1917-06-24
old WHITE HOTEL
open FOR SEASON
Historic Hosiery Again Ready for
Summer Visitors.

The historic old white" nestled In
the foot-hilled ranges Of the AlIe-
ghanies at White Sulphur, Is awak-
ening to another Of its brilliant
and famed summers. From the time
that Indian tribes stopped at this Sc
cluded spot to drink Of its healing
waters through the days Of powdered
wigs and stage coaches into the very
present White Sulphur Springs rich
In nature-lore, has been the pilgrim
age Of travellers from near and far.
The White Of American Colonial days
representing all the warmth and
charm Of Southern social life; the
Greenbrier, stately and magnificent In
Georgian architecture and perfect ap-
pointment. are fittingly Joined by an
arched bridge bringing the pleasure
centers OF the South and North into
one harmonious setting. while encircl-
ing them are rows and rows Of quaint
white cottages. vine-clad and cozy. II
Is here that fun-loving colonies gather
summer after summer to make merry.
The White is opened from June until
October on the American plan. many
customs of olden days are still OBJ
served. morning cotillions and negro
melody concerts at twinght on the
broad porches are among the most
enjoyable. The Greenbrier, which Is
conducted on the European plan
throughout the year. offers every lux
sential to resort hotels of this age.
The blending together of the finest
note in American architecture, and
the respondent European style. has
never before been so successfully ac-
complished.
Resourceful as this resort is in its
many advantages, the greatest OF all
IL the diversity of sports that may
be enjoyed throughout the year. Golf
enthusiasts who follow the sun in its
course, come again and again to play
over the verdant links at White Sui
phur, where an eighteen and a nine
hole course are ever in prime condi-
ton Professional and amateur
matches, daily foursomes, and frequent
tournaments are events OF interest.
The pop Of tennis balls on the five
clay courts can be heard from the
broad porches Of the Casino, where
afternoon hours glide away to the
lively music and animated rhythm OF
the new dance steps. Golfers lunch
ways of entertaining at the charming
Colonial Casino.
Riding clothes and stout boots are
among the most essential outfits in tie
wardrobe of the pleasure-seeker who
turns bis footsteps toward the Abe
ghanies, for, at White Sulphur ridin 6
to hounds on Kentucky thoroughbred
hunters is the sport par excellence.
Rugged trails delving into the depths
of the mountains. and winding about
from ridge to ridge, harbor many
fine fox which the Greenbrier pack are
eager to quarry.
Among a host of other sports and
pleasures that form a never-wearying
round of diversion are water sports
in the great swimming pool. White
tiled and immaculate. II is the finest
pool in the resort world OF America
While throngs of sojourners gather
here the year around to enjoy the
outdoor life, they have at their com
mand the most complete bath estab.
hshment in the ciuntry. The Green
brier Spa Is the summing up of al
that has made famous the watering
places of Europe. 1t Is not alone
the accepted substitute of Nichy
Baden Baden. and AK Les Bains, bui
is also intrinsically American, and Il
is here that society comes with rigiC
regularity to partake of the health
inspiring youth-enduring waters. Il
Is rightly said that White Sulphur
harboring the old and the new, is q
resort of endless resources and whole.
some pleasures.