THE PINE HURST OUTLOOK.
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LETTER FROM REV. J. V. CLANCY
"Pinehurst." What pleasant recollec
tions are summoned to mind by that
word ' It suggests an ideal winter resort
where the wan and the weary, the sick
and the discouraged go and find rest and
recuperation, health and a new meaning
to life. Blessings on the head of the
man who first invented Pinehurst.
During last winter, by the advice of an
ever watchful physician, it was deemed
wise that we should seek the milder cli
mate of the Southland, in order that we
might escape the rigors of a New Eng
land February and March. The question
at once arose as to where we should go.
After canvassing the claims of numerous
southern resorts, we finally decided to go
to Pinehurst for a few days at least, and
then if we were not satisfied to go on
farther. Arriving at our destination af
ter dark, we were greatly pleased with
the interior appearance of the Holly Inn
and of other buildings to which we were
introduced. Hut when morning came
what was our surprise and pleasure to
look out upon a beautiful "New England
village" with its graded streets, its well
kept lawns, and its city-like appointments
and conveniences. Pinehurst was indeed
all and more than it had been represent
ed to us to be.
What days of pleasure and health re
storing followed. The air, redolent with
the breath of the pines,aeted like a tonic.
It was a joy to be alive in such a place.
Everything which our worthy host could
do for the pleasure and profit of his
guests was done. Did one wish to ride
or drive, here were well trained saddle
horses and comfortable carriages at his
command. Did he wish healthful out
door sports, he could find excellent lawn
tennis courts, croquet grounds and a
splendidly laid out golf field. If the day
were stormy which was very rare
there was indoor entertainment of vari
ous kinds to take up the time. Did one
wish to read, he had but to mount the
steps on the outside of the Casino and he
would find himself in a well-furnished
leading room, amply supplied with
Washington, New York and Boston pa
pers, while there were magazines galore.
And if this were not enough to satisfy
the most fastidious, the village library
with its splendid assortment of books
was just at hand at "the store.''
The "Village Hall" plays no insignifi
cant part in the profit and pleasure of
Pinehurst. Here on Sunday morning
was to be heard earnest, helpful sermons
from visiting clergymen of various de
nominations. (No sectarianism is known
in Pinehurst) Then the day was suita
bly brought to a close by bright and in
spiring vesper services. One was made
to realize that our Heavenly Father is
honored and loved in this charming spot.
During each week entertainments
which entertained were in order in the
hall. There were concerts, and lectures,
and amateur dramatics, and receptions
And in order that the week might be
wound up in a cheery manner, the Satur
day night "hop" was held. At this any
one man or woman who could prove
beyond the shadow of a doubt that they
had not yet passed their one-hundredth
birthday, were permitted to "trip the
light fantastic (or rheumatic) toe." And
such "tripping" we do not expect to
witness again in many a long day.
Our remembrance of the delightful
people whom we met in Pinehurst will
ever be pleasant to us. Friends were
made there whom we shall ever hope to
number amongst our best and truest.
Now after eight months, in looking
back over the experiences of the last
year, we are exceedingly thankful for
the circumstances which sent us to Pine
hurst, and gave us one of the most de
lightful vacations w hich we ever enjoyed.
If we could only make it clear to scores
of our friends who need rest and restora
tion to health that that is the spot of all
others to which they should go for a few
weeks or months of the winter and spring
season, then we should feel that we had
conferred a genuine favor upon our race.
.li Dsox V. Clancy.
Wkst Mkdfokd, Mass., Nov. 16th, "1)8.
Cheap Col I on.
Within sixty days thousands of tenant
farmers in the central, or black-wax, belt
of Texas the richest agricultural section
of the state have deserted their mature
cotton crops because they could earn
more money by picking cotton for wages
than by gathering their own crops and
paying the rent. This has forced land
lords upon whose hands rented farms
were thrown back, to import negro labor
from South Texas to pick the deserted
crops; and the cost of picking, which, at
the beginning of the season, was 35 cents
per 100 pounds, has advanced to 50 cents.
Peports from Arkansas tell of similar
conditions there. The acute distress
caused by 4-cent cotton may easily be
appreciated when it is stated that the
average cash yield of the staple at this
price is less than $9 an acre gross. Out
of this the tenant pays one-fourth to the
landlord, and, if he hires the cotton pick
ers, about $3 an acre goes for that ex
pense. The net result to the farmer is
less than 4 an acre, and this pittance is
more than exhausted if he is compelled
to hire help to plant and cultivate the
crop. The best authorities agree that
the Jay when cotton would pay wages
to the producer passed when the price
dropped below 7 cents per pound.
Macon ((la.) Teleyraph.
THE BERKSHIRE
Princeton's Clairvoyant.
Over at Princeton there is a drayman
named Spillman who is believed by the
students to possess the power of second
sight, and before examinations they often
consult him in regard to the probabili
ties of being questioned upon this, that
or the other problem or topic. The old
man charges a fee for his advice, which
is cheerfully paid by the students, and
occasionally his predictions are fulfilled
in such a remarkable manner that he
temporarily abandons his legitimate oc
cupation and goes into the clairvoyance
business for the benefit of the boys who
are coaching for examinations.
When Spillman fails to score nothing
is said about it, but when he hits the
mark, as he often does, the fact is known
to everybody in college. Before the re
cent examinations a member of the
sophomore class paid Spillman a fee to
pick out the problems that would be se
lected by the examiners. He selected
ten and it turned out that eight of them
were on the examination papers. Mail
ami Express.
Wicks. "There goes Stilson, talking to
himself, as usual." Hicks. "Yes. there's
nothing proud about Stilson."
PINEHURST, N. C.
TERMS: $2 per day; $10 to $15 per week.
The Merkshire with Us rntt.-ie. is jiKvifiiitly hwativl in the new finil Jittrwtive town of Pine,
hurst. It luis all modern conveniences for lieiiltluind comfort, running spring WMterof exceptionally
line (futility, lt.'ith rooms, ste.nm heat, open tires unit electric lights. Near the house are golf links
covering sixty acres, tennis courts and croquet grounds. Horses can le hired at moderate prices lot
riding and driving. Passengers from New York via Penn. U. U. and Seaboard Air Lino will llml
electric cars awaiting them at Southern Pines to convey them to Pinehurst, a distance of six miles.
W. It. li: li. Manager.
Proprietor of Mt. Kverett House, situated among the Berkshire Hills at South Kgremont, Mass.
DEPARTMENT STORE,
PINEHURST, N. C.
DEPT. DEPT.
A Drugs and Proprietary Medicines. H
Dry (ioods and Notions. J
(ients' Furnishings, Hats and Caps.
I'oots, Shoes and Rubber (ioods. L
Fancy and Heavy Groceries. M
Fresh Meats in Cold Storage. N
I lardware, stoves and Tinware. O
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Crockery and Classwaiv.
Furniture.
Klectric Supplies.
Plumbing Supplies,
(irain, Hay and Feed Stuffs.
Paints, Oils and Varnishes.
Silverware, Souvenirs and Toys.
GROCERIES.
carry full lines of Fancy and Heavy (irocciies such brands and as
sortments as are handled by New Kugland grocers.
Dry Goods and Shoes.
The Dry (Joods and Shoe departments are complete. Stock bought in
Northern markets. (Quality our standard for selection.
Meat and Fish Market.
Poultry, (Jame. 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 (ients Furnishings carried in stock.
Stationery.
A lull line of Stationery, both printed and plain, will be found in this
department.
The Pine Grove House
PINEHURST, N. C.
I. A. M,
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4 Ju. -rrt 'KTS;
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TERMS, $8.00 TO $12
TVTILL be open with home coin
forts such as New Fngland
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
PiNKiintsT, N. ('., can claim.
For such, . A. FLINT, of the
Stone House Farm, N. Kkai
ix;, Mass., (known as a pleasant
place to board during the heated
term) will be at the Pine (J rove
House, to welcome.
00 PER WEEK.
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