The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1936-08-27
MT. PARK
Advertising the Park Is Suggested

and think just what this season meant
to the Park. After all, success for a
resort always means people. In order
to have them we must put forth some
inducement other than the climate,
good water, beautiful scenery, and
good food, all of which, Garrett county
certainly does have: ::
To our way of thinking; one of the
greatest factors is the advertising
of such place. In other words ''put-
ting it on the map. as it were. This
really should be a minor obstacle to
this community and to Oakland, our
sister town. Both are located on the
main line of Americas most wonder
full railroad. Splendid highways come
in at all points, not to. mention the
excellent bus services; But this is not
all to the problem. The public, when
they go on vacation; desire more than
these features. The day Of the "'rock-
ing chair brigade" has passed. Not
even our grandmothers :, (and some
great-grandmothers1 are content to
sit all day on an hotel; or. boarding
house porch. There must. be. other di-
versions. - - ....
Let's just see what Mountain Lake
Park offered this season:
The Epworth League convention
brought US large number of young
people-fne examples of the young
er generation-which was good for
us all. The School of missions gave
the Park splendid speakers and help
full classes in many branches of learn
ing. The two camp meetings were
good for our souls and also contrib
uted their share of fine lectures. Then
the tennis tournament, with an en-
tirely different but representative
group from all States sponsored by
that most useful club-the WOmen's
Civic Club. The Ministerial Associa-
ton, which had in it's organization a
great number Of coming ministers.
Next came the Tableland. They have
had a struggle from the beginning,
but are now in fair way to reap
their rewards. AS an industrial and
advertising factor they have proven
their worth. In the promotion of Gar
rett county's products they have done
much. +"
The Choral Festival, just held,
brought great crowds to the amphithe-
atre. We talked with one purveyor of
food in Oakland and he told us of the
number of Sunday dinners he had
served. Mountain Lake, too, had its
share. % ,,:'
Of course we realize it is far easier
to be critical than to be correct, but
this not a criticism. Far from it.
There have been and are rumors to
the effect that Chautauqua will be
revived here. We hope it is true. To
those who will say them days are
gone forever" we answer that call of
them days are coming back" At
Chautauqua, N. Y, near jamestown,
they have never given up. Thousands
go each year to take advantage of the
summer schools and Of the entertain
ment provided. ,',h
We should like to"see the old red
letter days return and fewer Of the
dead letter days. ';" - '..
1t can be done and done without any
financial loss. To us; the most en-
couraging phase Of the whole summer
has been the manner in which the
Association and the incorporation
have cooperated. It's good sign and
means success. go: -"
Among other things we have learned
of splendid booklet to be put out
by the town with five photographs
showing things of interest in the Park.
This booklet will be sent throughout
the United States and other means of
publicity will be used to draw people
to Garrett county. Certainly with the
Park filled os it was this summer,
we must be going back to the good
old days, when to go to Mountain
Lake Park or Oakland really meant
something. - l.
Samuel Chase once remarked: "The
way to resumption is to resume So
let's have bit of resumption. it,.
Personals ..,..,. .
Mrs. Ethel Friend and granddaugh-
ter Lois Jean Cunningham, Mrs. Laura
Taylor and Mrs. Albert, Friend, all of
Fairmont, spent the past week Wis
iting friends in Loeb. Lynn.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Jennings and
son, of Salem, w; Va: DR., and Mrs.
Claire Sliger, Bridepprt,..W, Va, were
weekend guests Of Rev. and Mrs
Gregory Bleakly: ~, i'' = .. = y. -,
DR.. J. T. Watts; secretary of the
Baptist State Mission Board of Mary
land, spent Monday in hoch Lynn.
Mrs. R. L. Cunningham, Fairmont,
was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Fred.
C. Fleming the past week.
Attorney and Mrs. E. M. Zeverly
of Morgantown, are occupying their
cottage this week. i' d.
Guests of Mrs. Allie Raymond on
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