THE PINEHURST OUTLOOK.
The Xext Molar Eclipse.
An excellent view of the total eclipse
of the sun May 28, which will be one of
the great events of 1900, may he had at
Pinehurst. Speaking of the eclipse the
Xew York Sun says :
American astronomers will not have to
go to the ends of the earth to witness the
total eclipse of the sun that will occur on
May 28, this year. Its path is situated
most conveniently for the East Gulf and
South Atlantic States. Mexicans on the
Pacillc Coast a little South of Lower Cal
ifornia may see the eclipse at sunrise.
The path of totality, about fifty miles
wide, crosses Mexico and the northwest
ern part of the Gulf, enters the United
States a little north of the Mississippi
delta, runs nearly parallel with our South
Atlantic coast line and emerges at Nor
folk. The total phase will also be seen
in Portugal and Algiers and will termi
nate in the lied Sea. No part of the
path'is likely to otter equal advantages
to that in this country for observing the
total phases of the eclipse and expedi
tions from all astronomical centres
throughout the world will be sent to the
United States to observe the solar and
atmospheric phenomena visible during
the period of totality.
An unusual opportunity will also be
afforded to many of our own people to
see what astronomers call the most won
derful spectacle their science affords, the
solar corona, which encircles the dark
body of the moon like a halo or crown of
light. Some of our largest Southern
cities, including New Orleans, Mobile,
Montgomery, Kaleigh and Norfolk lie
within the path of totality, and several,
including New Orleans and Norfolk, are
on the central line of the path where the
total phase may be longest observed.
This is a favorable circumstance, as large
numbers will be able to see the total
phase, and astronomers who frequently
must establish their stations in out-of-the-way
parts of the world can observe
the eclipse without inconvenience.
As many astronomers have announced
their intention to establish stations along
the shadow path and carry out an exten
sive series of scientific observations, the
United States Weather Bureau has tried
to facilitate their work. Over three years
ago it undertook a survey of the sky
along the path of totality to determine
the probable cloudiness and find out the
places where the sky is likely to be freer
from clouds than anywhere else. With
the aid of volunteer observers these inves
tigations have been carried on at from
sixty-six to eighty-eight stations and
the final report from Prof. F. 11.
Bigelow has just been printed as a bulle
tin of the Weather Bureau. The obser
vations were taken from May 15 to June
15 each year. They tend to show that
the low altitude of the morning sun will
not be an unfavorable circumstance in
the Southern States and that cloudiness
diminishes from the Atlantic coast near
Norfolk towards Georgia, and also from
the Gulf coast near New Orleans toward
the same region. The report says that
the most favorable area for escaping the
tendency to cloudiness, and therefore
the best region for the eclipse stations,
as far as that consideration is concerned,
is central Georgia and eastern Alabama,
The observations have been conducted
on so large a scale for three years that
the deductions from them seem decisive.
Long eclipses lasting five or six min-
The Pine Grove House.
utes are of rare occurrence. The total
phase of the 1900 eclipse will last in the
United States from one minute and thir
teen seconds to one minute and forty
two seconds, only. It is to be hoped that
the observers may have an unobscured
view of it.
Hotel Itiiles.
A pun, somebody has said, is the lowest
form of wit, yet a collection of puns can
be very amusing. Some facetious person
has achieved the following hotel rules :
Hoard, fifty cents per square foot.
Meals, extra. Guests are requested not
to speak to the dumb-waiter. Guests
wishing to get up without being called
can have self-raising flour for supper.
Guest? wishing to do a little driving will
find hammer and nails in the closet. If
the room gets too warm, open the
window and see the fire escape. If you're
fond of athletics and like good jumping,
lift the mattress and see the bed spring.
Baseballists desiring a little practice will
find a pitcher on the stand. If the lamp
goes out take a feather out of the pillow;
that's light enough for any room. Any
one troubled with nightmare will find a
halter on the bedpost. Don't worry
about paying your bill; the house is sup
ported by its foundations. Exchange.
PUNGENCIES.
Bystander (to painter at work on a
fence). "I suppose you call yourself an
artist?' Painter. "Not at all. There's
good money in the work 1 do. Exchange.
Harriet. "Do you think it wicked to
play golf on Sunday?" Harry. "1
think it wicked to play it on any day.
Only think of the language one has to
employ to do justice to his feelings when
making a bad play !' Exchange.
Mrs. Fogg. "Do you think it gentle
manly to smoke in the presence of la
dies?" Mr. Fogg. "Do you think it
ladylike for women to intrude themselves
in places where men want to smoke?"
Exchange.
lledrikton. "Are you familiar with
the Gudjuns who live next to you on
your street?" Sanbliss. "Oh, dear, no.
We sometimes borrow their lawninower
or get them to feed our cat when we are
away, but nothing more than that."
Exchange.
Hilton. "Congratulate me, old fellow.
Miss Sweetser has accepted me, and we
are to be married next month. Only
think of it! It was only a few weeks
ago she declared she wouldn't marry the
best man on earth." Wilton. "If she
only sticks to that, you are all light."
Exchange.
She. "Come, now, how old do you
think I am?" He. "Oh, I don't know.
Probably about thirty." She. "Mercy !
I'm not twentv-five vet." lie. "I beg
your pardon. I thought 1 was safe in
putting it at least ten years younger than
you look ; but it is always my luck to
make a blunder." Exchange.
His Disadvantage.
"How did that Scotchman enjoy golf
over here?"
'"He said our game was all right, but
he couldn't catch on to our dialect."
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PINEHURST, N. C.
ILL be open with home com.
forts such as New England-
ens like, for a limited number of
people who are obliged by health
or inclination to leave their homes
for a salubrious climate such as
PiNEHUiiST, N. CM can claim.
For such, . A. FLINT, of the
Stone Farm House, N. Head
ing, Mass., (known as a pleasant
place to board during the heated
term) will be at the Pine Grove
House, to welcome.
TERMS, $8.00 TO $12.00 PER WEEK.
DEPARTMENT STORE,
PINEHURST, N. C.
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Dry Goods and Notions.
Gents' Furnishings, Hats and Caps.
Hoots, Shoes and Rubber Goods.
Fancy and Heavy Groceries.
Fresh Meats in Cold Storage.
Hardware, Stoves and Tinware.
DEPT.
H Crockery and Glassware.
J Furniture.
K Electric Supplies.
L Plumbing Supplies.
M Grain, Hay and Feed Stuffs.
N Paints, Oils and Varnishes.
O Silverware, Souvenirs and Toys.
GROCERIES.
We carry full lines of Fancy and Heavy Groceries such brands and
assortments as are handled by New England grocers.
Dry Goods and Shoes.
The Dry Goods and Shoe Departments are complete. Stock bought in
Northern markets. Quality our standard for selection.
Meat and Fish Market.
Poultry, Game, Fish, Oysters and Meats of all kinds constantly in stock.
Western Meats handled in cold storage.
Hats, Caps and Gents' Furnishings.
The latest styles of Hats, Caps and Gents" Furnishings carried in stock.
Stationery.
A full line of Stationery, both printed and plain, will be found in this
department.
"The Concord''
and
"The Lenox"
PINEHURST, N. C
These houses will be open November 1, 1899, for the accommodation of those who seek a
healthful Winter Home. The same personal attention will be given to the wishes and
tastes of guests as was accorded to those of "The Concord" last season.
Good Table, Comfortable Beds, Electric Lights, Pure Spring Water, Unrivalled Climate. Electric
Cars pass the Door. Terms: $8.00 to $12.00 Per Week.
Special Rates to those who take rooms for the entire season. Address
J. MILTON ROBINSON,
Pinehurst, N. C.
PMurst Bicycles
Steam Laundry v e ,ented at t,,e BowHn Auey-
First class work in all t rt
departments. A Wheel Chair
Available for rental will be
Bundles may be left at the General Store, found at the Bowling Alley.