the pinp:hurst outlook.
THE SUNNY SOUTHLAND.
I little thought when I left your pleas
ant town six months ago for a visit in
Boston, th:it I should spend Palm Sun
day in the Sunny South. Verily "we
know not what a day will bring forih.'
This day is one of brilliant sunshine and
an atmosphere of summer. The mercury
at nine o'clock a. m. was seventy-live.
Yesterday it readied eighty-live. We
have had a few April showers but the
soil is so sandy it quickly absorbs all
moisture. I'inehurst is a, veritable New
England village, shining out like a star
of the fust magnitude through its barren
surroundings. Mr. James W. Tufts of
Boston, in 1805, bought six thousand
acres of this wilderness and surely he has
made it blossom like the rose. The vil
lage is laid out like a park in circles and
streets, with hundreds of yards of violets
bordering the walks and drives, and the
guests assembled here amuse themselves
by picking the sweet little flowers and
sending them, freighted with love, to
their less fortunate friends of the North.
There are live hotels and over fifty cot
tages, which have all been packed like
sardine boxes. The village is lighted by
electricity and has an abundance of line
spring water, which is so pure and con
sidered so beneficial that large quantities
are shipped north, where it has a ready
sale. The golf links at tract many visit
ors, and they contain over one hundred
and fifty acres. Vardon, the champion
English player, was here last month and
gave some line exhibitions of his playing,
lie was very quiet and unassuming,
which was in maked contrast to some
amateurs who are frequently attacked
with big head and sporty airs. There
have been several tournaments on the
links the week past, and some beautiful
prizes offered by Mr. Tufts have been
won by the ladies and gentlemen. A
local conundrum going about is very
good: "Why is I'inehurst like the Bow
ery? Because it is run by Tufts
(toughs). "
There k as yet but one railroad in the
village, the Aberdeen and Asheboro. A
trolley road of six miles connects with
the Seaboard Air Line railroad at South
ern Pines, eighteen hours ride from New
York. There is a deer park of several
acres, in a pretty pine grove, with a herd
of tame deer. There is very little outside
of the village to attract one. Parties
have gone out in couples and groups to
gather the arbutus, sweet harbinger of
of spring, and the pixie moss which is
found, I am told, in only three states of
the Union; but I cannot recommend the
walks and paths, they are simply execra
ble. I took ;i tramp one day, with four
others, to McKenzie's mill. The road
was part of an original highway, built I
should think in the tenth century; then
it went through a short stubble, with
fallen logs to climb over and burnt
stumps. We finally arrived at the mill
and imagine my horror to find I had
either to ford the raceway or walk over
it on a narrow log. My first inclination
was to sit down by the waters (of Baby
lon) and weep! But 1 didn't want to
make my friends uncomfortable, so 1
took on courage and walked across, and
I was taught such an object lesson of
pure contentment and cheerfulness by
the McKenie family I came back over
the desolate waste a wiser but very tired
woman. They are a family of twelve
people. The home consisted of one large
living room, bare floor, large fire-place,
never had a window in the room until a
guest at Holly Inn sent a carpenter to
put one in. I asked how they could see
to work or read. The mother said by the
firelight, and the outside door was nearly
always open. They went to bed at sun
set and rose at sunrise. The kitchen was
across a lane, and the cooking was done
in a fireplace, bread was baking in a cov
ered tin pan with coals over and under it.
The women of the family were chewing
tobacco and offered us some. Mrs.
McKenzie spins and weaves for her visit
ors. She said she had been to llaleigh
once, but was glad enough to get back,
uway from the noise and the people. It
snowed there once in awhile but the sun
melted it off In a very short time. I'ine
hurst looked like a paradise to them.
There is a "Smoky Hollow" near us,
where the darkies1 "shacks" or huts are.
There are no windows in them and they
rest on stones at each corner; no cellars
at all. One noticeable feature about
them is the little side tracks to each hut,
so well worn as to show the sociable side
of the little community.
We have had several fox hunts in the
neighborhood and the many horsemen
and the baying of hounds made it quite
exciting. One young lady was in a hunt
and came in with the brush. We "listen
to the mocking bird" with much pleasure,
in the trees about the hotel, their notes
a. re so clear and sweet. There is to be a
minstrel show here tomorrow night by
home talent. It is said the costumes are
to come from "Worth, of Paree, and
Jay, of London." We have had a col
ored baby show which was very interest
ing. One of the babies, named George
Dewey Crutchfield, died last Sunday. He
was spared the knowledge of his name
sake's last egregious mistake, at least. 1
was surprised to learn of the valuable
products of North Carolina. There have
been collected for an exhibit at the Paris
exposition, gold nuggets, also silver
picked up in the streams and on the hill
sides, and native copper, some specimens
weighing about ten pounds. Fine gems,
the ruby, sapphire, etc., besides a choice
lot of quartzes have been found. The
state is famous for its pitch, tar and tur
pentine and there is a turpentine still
near here, which may have visited to see
it made. The pine trees are very beauti
ful with their heavy tops and long slen
der bodies, the needles being from fifteen
to twenty-five inches long. A grove a
mile and a half from our "Inn" has been
an objective point and a favorite walk of
some congenial friends and mine, and
the dead needles and white sand have
made a soft and yielding carpet, and the
delicious fine odors are very invigorating
while resting on Dame Nature's own
sofas, the fallen tree trunks.
I hope to spend some time in Washing
ton on our homeward journey and am
anticipating a rare treat visiting the
notable places of our Nation's capital.
Many changes have taken place in your
town since I left, the most prominent
being the trolley and new river bridge.
I shall miss the faces of some friends
"gone before." L. 0. in Ikildwinsville
(N. Y.) Gazette and Farmers' Journal.
.The Pine Grove House.
Mrs. Wunder: "Washington was a
versatile man." Mr. Wunder : "lie had
to be to look like all of his pictures."
Baltimore American.
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PINEHURST, N. C.
"Y7ILTj be Pen witl1 home eom-
W
forts such as New Engend
ers like, for a limited number of
people who are obliged by health
or inclination to leave their homes
for a salubrious climate such as
PiNEiiuitST, N. C, can claim.
For such, . A. FLINT, of the
Stone House Farm, N. Head
ing, Mass., (known as a pleasant
place to board during the heated
term) will be at the Pine Grove
House, to welcome.
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TERMS, $8.00 TO $12.00 PER WEEK.
DEPARTMENT STORE,
PINEHURST, N. C.
DEPT.
A Drugs and I'ropiietary Medicines.
B Dry Goods and Notions.
C Gents' Furnishings, Hats and Caps.
D ISoots, Shoes and Rubber Goods.
E Fancy and Heavy Groceries.
pr Fresh Meats in Cold Storage.
C Hardware, Stoves and Tinware.
DEPT.
H Crockery and Glassware.
J Furniture.
K Electric Supplies.
L Plumbing Supplies.
M Grain, Hay and Feed Stutts.
N Paints, Oils and Varnishes.
O Silverware, Souvenirs and Toyi
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 Gents1 Furnishings carried in stock.
Stationery.
A full line of Stationery, both printed and plain, will be found in this
department.
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"The Concord"
and
"The Liox
PINEHURST, N. C
These houses will be open November 1, 18i9, for the accommodation of those who seek ft
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.
4fcjpSpecial Rates to those who take rooms for the entire season. Address
J. MILTON ROBINSON,
Pinehurst, N. C
Summer address, North Reading, Mass.
Pinehurst
Steam Laundry
First elass work in all
departments.
Bundles may be left at the General Store.
Bicycles
Are rented at the Bowling Alley,
A Wheel Chair
Available for rental will be
found at the Bowling Allev.
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