F234 .S57 S52 3^, .^•^ O.K k < V.-41 ;*^' Ao^ * • ( 1 >. ^oV •f ^^ n -: ^0^ '^o .V ,0 ^ '\, :,%, % " ..'^^'nv^^. - ^^' v^^ :> * ^K^v^^ ,-^^' ^J> * «. « o ' o,<^ ' • » r 1-^ \. ^^^ %. ""- .0' o"", '^o .0' ^0^ o- o V /'^ 0^ ^ ' - J"^^ ° V ^ f- je'///.':^-. --v •4 O /^ 7 - ^/» O I 0^ »"•'., C ^oV" ''^, ^0''' t^.0^ 0° ^' ^.. STONY MOUNTAIN SKTLAND 4,000 FEET ABOVE THE SEA THE RUSTIC GEM OF THE BLUE RIDGE Skyland SITUATED ON HIGH PLATEAU IN THE BLUE RIDGE NEAR GRAND OLD STONY AIAN PEAK, OVERLOOKING FAMOUS SHENANDOAH VALLEY 4,000 Feet in the Blue Washington, D. C. Press of Judd & Detweiler, Inc. 1917 INTELLIGENT companionship, jolly times, beautiful rugged mountains, woods and glens, peaks and deep canyons, mountain streams, horses for riding, camps, dances, out-of-doors frolics, old clothes or not, as you please, mix or hold your peace; all that makes vip a life of wide-awake interest, freedom from petty restraints — that's Skyland. You'll be wel- come for a meal, a day, a month, or all summer ^ ^ ^ / ©C!A4f)0388 COPYRIGHT. 1917, BY GEORGE FREEMAN POLLOCK ^M^ I itter Show I'ennis Courts lase Ball Diamond adian Rock Cottagj teak View Group oi ', (Do nonbow in picti 24. Highland Cottage 25. Peter Pan Cottage 26. "Camp View" "Seminole Lodge" "Wavside Cottage" K. - f 1. Slirnamloali Valley, !,(I110 frrt bi-l.i 2. Judd CottaRrs 3. Valley View Group rif Cottages Note— While this picture gives a general idea ot the "Camp," it actually shows only 17 of the SO Cottages at Sky l anj , others being hidden by distance or trees General \'iew of Skyland, Taken in Late Fall to Better Show Position of Cottages and the Deliffhtful Situation of (]a nip ,■ fa,„l. level 4. Sunset Rock Cottage 5. Kettle Canyon Lookout 6. Acetelyne Gas Plant 7. Cliff Cottage 8. Seymour Cottage 9. North End Group of Cottages (DonoKboolnplcturt) 9*. Ice Plant and Swimming Pool 10. Tennis Coun< 11. Base Ball Diamond 12. Indian Rock Cottage 13. Peak View Group of Cottage; 14. ReirealiDM Hall 15. Stony Man Peak 16. Valley View Cottage 17. Dining-Rooms (Conceal 18. Group of IJr.ive Cnltagev 19. Tremellen Cottage 2(1. Massanulton Lodge 21 : Alabama Cottage 24. Highland Cottage 25. Peter Han Collage 26. "Camp View" "Seminole Lodge" "Wayiide Cottage' At Skyland You JVlll Gain Health a>u/ Sfrrri^t/i YOU WILL SEE Tlie Spectacular Indian Povv-wow. The Native Mountaineers. The World-Famous Luray Caverns. Wonderful Fairy-like Sunsets and Cloud Effects. Towering Mountain Peaks and Frowning Cliff's. Tlie Shenandoah Valley, 3,600 Feet Below. The Unsurpassed "Cascades of White Oak Canyon." The Skyland Park contains over 6,000 acres of virgin forest, and has within its boundaries several miles of beautiful trout streams. This beautiful park is pre- served in its original wild state, and being controlled and owned by G. Freeman Pollock, the Proprietor, will be kept in its present condition for the use of the guests. Nowhere in America will you find a ]>lace like Sky- land. A Rustic Village invites you. If you will read this booklet through it will answer all questions relative to Skyland, how to secure accom- modations in advance, how to get there, what it costs, how to see the Luray Caverns, either coming or going, what clothes to bring, etc., etc. IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIJIIIIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII I IIIIIIIIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMI Index Page. Altitude — comparisons 30 Amusements 17 Automobile transportation to foot of mountain and rates.... 40-41-42 Brides and grooms at Skyland 33 Bass fishing and boating 37 Camping parties to White Oalv Canyon 14 Camping and riding trips with outfit- and guide 36 Cabin owners at Skyland — list of 31 Cabin owners — information of interest to them 45-46 Cabins and bungalows — description of 7 Clothing to wear at Skyland 26 Children at Skyland 28 Dates of S2)ecial events 23 Dogs -to Express packages — how to send to Skyland 48 Elevations — Luray to Stony Man Mountain — tahle 47 Garden — vegetables grown at camp 29 Horseback riding — rates, etc 20 Hours of meals 45 How to reach Skyland from railroad station 40 Hay fever 40 Indian Pow-wow 20 Laundry arrangements 30 Lawn-tennis tournaments, etc 23 Livery rates to Skyland from Luray (also see automobile rates).. 43 Luray Caverns — admission charges 49 Luray Caverns — description 49 Mail — how to address 48 Phj^sician — resident at Skyland 29 Postal arrangements 28 Rates of board 44 Railroad routes to Skyland from various places 47 Railroad connections and trains 40-41-42 References 65 to 72 Spring and fall at Skybnid 33 Swinnning ]iool 35 Table— what we eat at Skyland 29 Table boarders — charges to 45 Telegrams — how to send 48 Temperature 28 Testimonial letters 30 to 64 To secure reservations 10 Tram])s and climbs — list of 11 12 Tra))-shooting 17 LOOKING FROM STONY MAN PEAK, TWENTY MINUTES WALK FROM SKYLAND Location 4k r THE SUMMIT of the highest mountain in tlie State of Virginia, / % and in the most picturesque portion of the Blue Ridge, is lo- / % cated Sky land, just nine miles east of the town of Luray, where are the famous Luray Caverns. No resort in the eastern United States can boast of more beautiful scenic surroundings than Skyland, situated as it is on the top of a lofty mountain, with seas of undulating mountain peaks stretching away as far as the eye can reach. From Skyland is seen a beautiful view of the Shenandoah Valley, 3,600 feet below. Scenery and Surroundings A few steps from the Dining Hall is a point known as "The Sunset Cliff," from which a magnificent view may be had. In every direc- tion are fine panoramic views of mountain and valley. About two miles away is a mountain stream which dashes down a deep canyon, and here are seen the "Cascades of White Oak Canyon." The scenery liere is fine, indeed. Before reaching the cascades the roaring of the water can be heard as it plunges over the precipices into the deep gorges below. This stream is five miles in length, forming no less than eight beautiful falls from fifty to one hundred feet in height — a truly grand and inspiring sight. This series of waterfalls, in the deep recesses of the mountains, far from any human habitation, is as unmo- lested by the hand of man as it was, perhaps, thousands of years ago. Many travelers declare the scenery of White Oak Canyon surpasses that of Watkins Glen, N. Y. Stony Man Mountain Peak This, the loftiest and most rugged of all the famous mountain peaks in the vicinity, rears its towering top of cliffs and rocks one- quarter of a mile away and only twenty minutes' walk from Skyland. SHOWING THE MASSANUTTON GAP IN DISTANCE The view from this point beggars description and is indeed magnifi- cent. This high peak as seen from Skyland, with the green of its mountain pines, the broad faces and serrated edges of its rock cliffs now gleaming in the sunlight, now halved by drifting cloud effects, form a picture whose beauty must be seen to be appreciated. An excellent road lias been built to the very top of the peak and one can drive now to tlie edge of the cliffs if they prefer this to walking. Description of Skyland Skyland has established an excellent reputation through all the Eastern States. It has been the aim to create a resort differing in many respects from any other resort in the country. Believing that there is a great demand for just such a resort as Skylaud and know- ing of the unusual beauties of Stony Man Mountain, its liigh location, wonderful pure springs, unsurpassed scenic attractions, and its near- ness to the great cities of the East, and especially to the cities of Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New York, Mr. Pollock decided that no more suitable place could be found for the resoi't desired. After several years had elapsed, spent in acquiring and perfecting title to the 6,000 acres which comprise the Stonj^ ^laii Mountain lands, in the center of which Skyland is located, the actual work was begun of constructing the road up the mountain, creating;, gardens and pastures and erecting buildings. The Famous Furnace Spring This spring is only a sliort walk from the Dining Hall and within the park. It is justly reputed the "Best Spring in the Blue Ridge.' Its health-giving properties have become famous, and every summer many hundreds of people drive up the mountain from Luray and vicinity to drink of its waters. WATER FROM THIS SPRING IS NOW USED EXCLUSIVELY IN THE DINING HALL and is also obtained from liydrants located at convenient places about the grounds. NO PERSON SUFFERING FROM TUBERCULOSIS IN ANY FORM NEED APPLY FOR ACCOMMODATIONS. Cabins and Bungalows Cabins and bark-covered bungalows are situated in a grove of trees near the foot of a rugged bluff and only a short distance from the Dining Hall, and also along the edge of the cliff overlooking the valley, 3,600 feet below. Some of the bungalows are also located around the "Campus," where are located the lawn-tennis courts, while others are on the sloping sides of ridges commanding magnificent views. Some are very near the Dining Hall and some at quite a distance away. Scattered through the grounds are rustic seats and benches and other conveniences for the comfort of guests. All of the bungalows have rustic porches large enougli for a card game or for hanoinff liammocks. f, * GREV COXE BUXGALOW FROXT The Camp Skyland and Stony JNIan Camp consist of a group of artistic log- cabins and bark-covered bungalows, a large rustic dining hall, with a seating capacity of 200 people, a rustic amusement hall for dances and entertainments, several lawn-tennis courts, a rifle range for target practice, a livery stable of saddle horses, several bath-houses, and a fine swimming pool. There are over fifty cabins and bungalows, and more are being erected every year. Quite a few of these cost upwards of a thousand dollars to build, while others cost only a few hundred. All are com- fortable, are ceiled inside witli hardwood or poplar, with oak floors and stone fireplaces. The dining liall and grounds are lighted with acetylene gas, the bath-houses being furnislied with porcelain-lined tubs, with an abundance of hot and cold water. The sanitary arrangements are complete and up to date. The bungalows vary in size from those which have only one room, to large, fine cabins accommodating six or eight people. The choicest accommodations are often engaged BEFORE the OPENING OF THE SEASON. It WOULD BE WELL FOR THOSE desiring to reserve rooms or cottages for the months of june, July and August, and the first half of September, to write some TIME in ADVANCE. A deposit of $10.00 FOR EACH PERSON WILL SECURE THE RESERVA- tion of any particular room. When a choice bungalow is to be reserved for the full season A deposit of from $50.00 to $100.00 will be required. 8 4>~t- % 3gt '/■ "^'Jfi'V'sj?*^ SOUTH LNTKANLi; TO THE "UIXIXG HALl" (TAKEX IX WIXTER) toiixER IN DiNixc; u()(;:m at ^'kvi.and 9 It^ is best to write, in advance, specifying the accommodations re- quired, but it is not absolutely necessary, and guests who arrive without previous arrangement will be provided with the best available rooms exactly as in any hotel. Rooms in cottages convenient to the Dining Hall are kept for transient guests. Whenever it is possible it is wise to make sure of accommodations by writing ahead. In July and August accommodations should, if possible, be engaged in advance to avoid disappointment. The cabins all have large open fireplaces with rustic mantels ; they are comfortablv furnislied. The beds are white enamel iron, with the TYPICAL FIREPLACE IX CA1U>; best Burnstein springs and extra fine quality felt mattresses, and will be found most comfortable. The majority of tlie bungalows do not have toilets and baths inside each house, but are in the near vicinity of bath and toilet buildings. In these houses the chambermaids fill the water pitchers in each bed- room several times a day. The bath-houses have boilers in connection with them and an ample sujjply of hot water is always available. Quite a number of the cottages are fully equipped with MODERN bath-rooms NICELY FITTED UP WITH EVERY CONVENIENCE. The water is heated by an ingenious arrangement of coils of pipe, which are placed in the back of the fireplaces. Thus the fire which gives you warmth and comfort in the living room also keeps up the hot-water supplv. 10 At the sounding of the rising bugle a number of the Camp em- ployes visit the various cabins and build the fires and pile upon the porches a supply of fire-wood within convenient reach. These boys also visit each cottage twice daily, bringing a fresh supply of SPARKLING ICE-COLD WATER FROM THE FAMOUS "FuRNACE SpRING." If you wish health, recreation, and rest, such as you have never experienced before, you will make no mistake in visiting this unique resort. Tramp Trips and Excursion Points Around Skyland Excursions, under the guidance of competent guides, are frequently organized to go to various points of intei*est, such as "The Old Rag Mountain," "Crescent Rock," "Hawksbill Head," "Fork Mountain," "Kettle Canyon," "Rose River Falls," "Dark Hollow Copper Mine," "Ida Copper Mine," "I'ree State Hollow and The Hughes River," "The Corbin House on Broken Back Run," "Little Stony Man," "Bushy Top and Miller's Head," and other points which can be reached by short excursions on foot or on horseback. The views to be had from these several places are varied and not to be surpassed anywhere east of the Rocky Mountains. Besides these mentioned points of interest are "The Parks Cabin," "The Dodson Cabin," "Dry Run Falls," "The Black Cliffs," "Frank- LOOKING NORTH TOWARDS MARY S ROCK 11 lin Cliffs/' "Lightning Rock," "The Cathedral Giant Hemlocks/' "Glen Beulah and Misu's Rest/' "The Dyar ^fountain Ranche/' "The Big Meadows" and "The Sugar Camp." Most of these tramps can be taken without guides, and guests can get detail instructions as to the trails at the Skyland office. If guests desire the services of a special guide, srCH GUIDES WILL BE furnished by application at the office. Charges for a guide are $2.00 for all day or $1.00 for half a day. MORE TIIAX OXE HUXDKED FALLS AXD CASCADES AS FIXE AS THIS WITIIIX-^ FOUR IMII.ES OF SKYI.AXD Where there are several in a party the cost of the guide is divided up and becomes quite small. As there are guests taking walks almost every day, the new arrival wlio is unacquainted should make inquiry at the office as to what trips are going out each morning. It is seldom necessary to employ a guide, as guests acquainted with the trail will show the way. Many of the tramps can be taken by anyone without a guide, and the country is perfectly safe at all times. 12 LOOKING DOWN OX THE CLOUDS IliOJt THE CLIFF NEAR DININCi HALL, SKVLAXD Camping Parties to White Oak Canyon and "Old Rag" Mountain Peak Every few M-eeks small camping parties leave Skyland with a guide and a cook and a camping outfit. After a three hours' tramp, reach- ing the foot of AVhite Oak Canyon, camp is struck on the banks of a beautiful trout stream. Here the party spend the balance of the day and the following night, starting on the return trip early the next morning, and spending the entire day in seeing the wonders of this beautiful canyon, with its series of cascades and wonderful waterfalls, its deep gorges, towering precipices, giant trees and other natural beauties. In the deep pools at the foot of the various waterfalls one can take most delightful baths in the cool, clear water. To cover the expenses of these all-night camping parties a charge of $2.25 per person is made. Several times each season camping trips are made under the per- sonal supervision of Mr. Pollock to the top of tlie Old Rag Mountain. Tlie party arrives there at about four o'clock in tlie afternoon, leav- ing Skyland at about ten-thirty in the morning. Camp is struck on top of the Old Rag and supper served by twilight. (See picture on page 15.) Comfortable beds of blankets are provided and it is a wonderful experience to sleep amid the towering rocks of this rugged mountain peak on a beautiful moonlight night. At four-thirty a. m. the party are wakened to see the sun rise and hot coffee is served. Then the trip down the Old Rag to a mountaineer's cabin, where is served a delicious breakfast. After breakfast it is a nice jaunt back to Skyland five miles distant. The Old Rag trip requires a moun- taineer to carry the blankets and camping outfit for each person. The charge for the trip including breakfast at the mountaineer's cabin is $3.25. The distance from Skyland to tlie top of Old Rag mountain is seven miles and only those who are used to mountain climbing should undertake the trip. Saddle horses can be used from Skyland to the mountaineer's cabin at the foot of the Rag Mountain, and left there until the next morning when they are used again for the return trip. Of course, the charge for saddle horses is extra. When picnic parties wish to visit the canyon or to go elsewliere for the day luncheons are furnished at 30 cents for each person. Guests desiring luncheons prepared will kindly notify the office clerk the evening before so that the luncheon may be ready and packed imme- diately after breakfast the following morning without any delay. Oftentimes guests desire to take blankets and go out for an all-night trip themselves witliout guides or carrier. In cases of this kind a charge is made of 35 cents for each pair of blankets taken along, to cover the cost of laundering tlie blankets after the return. A full day should be given to the trip to the "Lower Falls" and a guide taken along by those who are unaccustomed to mountain climbing. 14 15 KETTIE CANYON- IS 0\ ER TWO THOUSAND I EET DEEl' AND EASILY REACHED FROM SKYLAND. THE CLIIMB OUT OF THE CANYON IS DIFFICULT AND DANGEROUS EXCEPT TO EXPERT MOUNTAIN Cl.IIMliERS. THE ABOXTE SHOAVS THE ::MANNER OF CLIMBING OUT OF Tin; "KETTIE." Hi Amusements and Social Features The social features of Skyland are one of its chief attractions. To THOSE WHOSE HEALTH WILL NOT PERMIT OF MUCH SOCIAL RECREA- TION^ THE GROVES AROUND SkYLAND OFFER INVITING PLACES FOR SWINGING HAMMOCKS WHERE ALWAYS THE COOL BREEZES BLOW; and SO scattered are the cabins that one need never be disturbed by the noises made by the young people at their dances, etc. To those who visit Skyland for recreation as well as health, it offers many opportunities. Almost every niglit is productive of some sort of entertainment. One is never dull, for the amusements are varied and original. The guests are a set of congenial spirits, who enter enthusiastically into any fun, from songs and stories around a camp-fire to organ- ized picnics on foot o r liorseback t o some beautiful ])lace in the neigh- borliood. There are m a n y interesting and unique enter- tainments each sea- son, such as the "Annual Masquer- ade Ball," the "Flower Ball," the "Big Camp-fire" (300 cords of wood burning at one time), with its original features never seen elsewhere, out-of-doors corn roasts, and watermelon camp-fires. These afford a constant succession of events sufficient to satisfy even those who find it necessary for their ha2:)piness to be amused all the time. Tawn tennis is a special feature, and tliere are at the })resent time three good courts provided. Trap-shooting at clay pigeons has been added to the other attractions at Skyland, and every Sat- urday morning competi- tive matches will be held. The traps are located on "The Cliff," amidst beau- tiful surroundings. No cliarge is made for the use of tlie tra])s except for the ammunition and clay pigeons used. siiootixg ci.ay i'ic.eoxs ox "the ci.iff A STAUT FOR AI.I.-XIGHT CA:\rP 17 A rifle range has been provided for practice and matches. Sunrise and moonrise parties often go to the Stony Man Peak to witness the beautiful cloud effects, the fairy-like sunsets and moon shadows. Regular dances take place in the pavilion every Wednesday and Saturday evening from July first to September fifteenth. Beginning on the first Friday evening in July and continuing on each Friday night throughout the season there are held card parties in "Amusement Hall." Some of the guests play Auction Bridge, while others play Five Hundred. These card games are not progressive, but the tables as arranged play for the highest score at each table. Prizes are awarded to the winner of the highest score at each table, and an additional prize for the highest first and second score at Bridge and for the highest first and second score at Five Hundred. At eleven o'clock the playing stops and supper is served. Several nights of each week an orchestral concert is given IN THE amusement HALL, with varied programmes of popular and classical music. These concerts have proved most popular and are always well attended. The personnel of the Skyland string orchestra numbers among its members some of the best musicians in Washington, D. C. Mr. Malton Boyce, the director, has charge of the music at the Hotel Powhatan, in Washington, and is choirmaster and organist at St. Matthew's Church, Washington, D. C. To a lover of good music this series of concerts is a rare treat. TEXXIS COURTS AT SKYI.AX'D 18 §m. ^,^^^^ -^JR i^::^< --■ ON THE RECENTLY CONSTRUCTED BRlDLi: ROAD TO "cRESCENT ROCK," WIIEKK THE ROAD FOR A MILE PASSES THROUGH THE "lIMBERLOST SWAMP." 19 Horseback Riding and Driving at Skyland Tliere are over twenty miles of bridal paths suitable for horseback riding, leading in every direction from Skyland, and during the last year over ten miles of beautiful driveways have been built, so that those who do not care to either walk or ride can drive in comfort to the Peake, to White Oak Canyon, and to Crescent Rock Cliffs. New driveways are being constructed each season. A livery is maintained with a number of saddle and driving horses so that those who do not care to take the walks can enjoy many beautiful rides and drives. This feature has just been added to Skyland's many attractions, and during the spring of 1917 many more miles of bridle paths and drives will be constructed so as to make available a number of otlier attractive points. One of the most interesting rides is to the Limberlost Swamp. (See picture on page 19.) Here among hundreds of acres of gigantic hemlock and spruce trees a labyrinth of bridle paths are being opened and graded so that one may explore this beautiful swamp and spend several hours in this most interesting place. Rates for saddle horses are $1.60 for a half day or $2.35 for a full day. For a two-seated surrej'^, with two horses and a driver, the charge is $3.00 for a half day, except for the trip to White Oak Falls, the charge for which is $3.75 for the round trip if made in a half day. Wliere a carriage and driver is wanted for the entire day the charge is $4.75, carriage holds three people and driver. Saddle horses may be had by the hour at rate of 75 cents per hour. The livery charges for boarding horses are at the straight rate of 35 cents per feed ; as all hay and grain must be hauled from Luray , no lower rate can be considered. Indian Campfire and Pow-wow In 1916 there was given for the first time at Skyland a great Indian Pow-wow, somewhat on the order of tlie pow-wows which take place annually at Glacier National Park and at Lake Placid, New York. This pow-wow was arranged on a more elaborate scale than any affair of its kind, probably even held in the United States. A beautifully illustrated booklet describing the affair has been published, which con- tains many beautiful photographs and a full description of the event. This booklet is nicely bound and sells for one dollar. Copies may be had by sending to Skyland for them. The pow-wow was held in a beautiful natural amphitlieater where permanent wigwams of bark had been constructed and all the accessories of a genuine Indian camp maintained. The costumes were furnished by Van Horn and Sons, the costumers of Philadelphia, and a similar pow-wow will be held each season during the last week of August. A new Indian play, with a cast of about seventy-five Indian characters, will be written for each occasion ; the stories of the plays being taken from the various Iiis- torical incidents in the lives of the Indian tribes who inhabited this 20 21 region two hundred years ago. One cainiot imagine anything more beautiful and spectacular than the scene presented at this pow-wow, the light being furnished by a dozen or more huge bonfires on the sides of the ampliitheater and among the wigwams. After the play is finished the guests attending are treated to an Indian feast, at whicli unique dishes are served in true Indian fashion. Dates and Special Events at Skyland The proprietor oftentimes receives letters from guests asking for the dates of the several special entertainments which are given annually. While the exact date of these entertainments is often regulated by the weather, as nearly as possible the dates will be as follows: There will ^i always be the July Lawn Ten- nis Tournament, beginning the first Monday after July 15th and lasting generally about four days. At the close of these tournaments and when the finals are being played an out- door Tea is held at the Tennis Courts, with music by the or- chestra and refreshments. The August Lawn Tennis Tourna- ment will be held each season the first Monday after the 15th of August and continue until all the events have been played off. For the last four seasons these tournaments have been held under the auspices and di- AXXUAL CAMP-FHiE OF SEVERAL HUX^DR.D ^.^^^j^^ ^£ j^^ ThomaS Fcll, CORDS OF WOOD -J 4. f Ct T 1 ' AT-T r resident ot at. Johns Mili- tary College, at Annapolis, Maryland. Silver loving cups and other trophies are awarded the winners in the events. These tournaments are looked forward to with much interest by all tennis players, and a special and very fine silver loving cup will be awarded the winner of the singles. This particular cup will be awarded the winner of the August tournament, with the understanding that the winner of the July tournament, if he so desires, can challenge and compel him to play a series of games at Skyland immediately after the August tour- nament, to settle the season's championship and the winner of tlie special loving cup. The winner of the cup for singles at the 1916 July tournament was Mr. John Fell, of Annapolis, Md. The winner of the cup for singles at the 1916 August tournament was Mr. L. F. West, of Wash- ington, D. C. 23 At the present time the Skylaiid championship is held by Mr. John Fell, of Annapolis, Md. He has won the championship loving cup at the last two tournaments. The annual Floral Fancy-dress Ball will be given each season about the 20th of July. At this affair many prizes are awarded by selected judges, the prizes being given for most original, most artistic, most RUSTIC HOUSES OX THE EDGE OF CI.IIF, NEAR DIXIXG IIALI. beautiful, and most unique costumes arranged by the use of natural flowers, and for the most original, most artistic, most beautiful, and most unique costumes made from artificial flowers. Also a prize for the best costume made of wild flowers and prizes for the various chil- dren's costumes. Tliere are usually over one liundred guests who par- ticipate in this ball. The Masquerade Ball will take place each season on or about August 10. A grouj) of judges award prizes for the most beautiful, SENTINEL LODGE 24 the most original, tiic most artistic, and the most comical costumco for both ladies and gentlemen, with special prizes for the best couple, the most comical couple, and for the best acted part; also numbers of prizes for the various children's costumes. On both of these occa- sions the dining room, where the balls are held, is most beautifully decorated for the occasion. Labor Day, which falls on the first Monday in September each year, is always the date selected for the great animal camp-fire. In the evening, as soon as darkness approaches, the guests assemble at the call of the bugle before the dining hall. They form a procession, all carrying Japanese lanterns, and, headed by a band of music, walk to the place where the fire has been prepared. The fire is composed of about tliree hundred cords of wood, which it lias taken several weeks to collect and pile. This gigantic fire is saturated with gasoline and from a safe distance a lighted brand is hurled into its midst. With a single puff the great pile of wood, about forty feet in diameter and full}' 50 feet high, bursts into flames which rise in a solid column one hundred feet high. Then follows a unique entertainment given by fully fifty colored folks who have been gathered from a colored village in the valley and who give a real exhibition of negro life as it existed "befo' de Avah" — jubilee songs, camp-meeting hymns, buck and wing dancing and other specialties, which, given in the glare of the firelight amidst m o s t picturesque sur- roundings, form an enter- tainment never to be for- gotten, and the like of wliicli cannot be seen else- where in this country. On or about the 15th of September each year is held the annual Hal- loween Ball. The ball- room is most artistically decorated with goldenrod and other fall flowers, while the side walls and columns are completely covered with stalks of green corn. The liglits are furnished by Jap- anese lanterns and huge pumpkins from the garden, carved out into Jack-o'-lanterns. The guests come to the ball in sheet and pillow- case costumes, and after the dancing various halloween sports anrl pastimes are indulged in. Each season a new program is devised These entertainments are given to the gtests by the proprietor, refreshments are served, the only expense to the glests beintr for their costumes. THE DEVILS STAIRWAY ON iTOXY MAN lEAI 25 Clothing at Skyland Many inquiries are received from those who are visiting Skyland for the first time as to what manner of clothes to bring with them. If you expect to take the mountain tramps, be sure and have an outfit of loose, comfortable outing clothes, with a sweater for cool days, and, above all, comfortable low-heeled shoes. Experience has demonstrated that no better shoes for tramping can be found than the regular "Boy Scout" shoes for either men or women. These shoes can be purchased in any shoe store for $2.50 a pair. Formal evenins; dress is not worn at the entertainments and dances. While THE SKYLAND FLOWER GARDENS TAKE UP AN ACRE OF SPACE, AND SUPPLY FLORAL DECORATION FOR THE DINING HALL DURING THE ENTIRE SUMMER frequently gentlemen appear in white flannels at the dances, there are also many otliers who attend in ordinary business suits or some- times even in outing clotlies, as the dances are most informal. For ladies the Skyland custom makes for simplicity in evening apparel as more appropriate to the place. At the weekly dances and card parties a summer muslin or silk dress would be the i:sual thing, and an evening gown of the simpler sort for the larger affairs, such as the Masquerade, Flower Balls, etc., unless the wearer intends to go in costume. It is best, if convenient, to come prepared for both warm and cool weather. This does not imply, however, winter overcoats or heavy woolen underwear, but a light overcoat or sweater is sometimes most comfortable. One of Skyland's chief attractions is that one may dress as ■simply as one chooses without attracting attention. 26 COZY CORKERS IX A SKYI.AXD COTTAGE Skyland for the Children Owing to the arrangements at Skyland, which provide for each family having a cottage of its own, it has become an ideal place for children. Tlie splendid water, fine climate, higli altitude and out-of-door life have proved most beneficial to them, and each season brings an addition to tlieir number. Special dances and entertain- ments for children are ]irovided. The Bugle at Skyland A fitting accompaniment to the life at Skyland, the bugle plays an important part. Eacli morning it arouses the guests to the delights of another day; it summons them to the dining hall for meals, calls tliem together for the evening festivities, and an- nounces the departure of the daily mail. Temperature The temperature at Skyland is always moderate, and at this beautiful spot one never knows wliat it is to suffer from heat. The range of the thermometer is generally from 65 to 78 degrees, and never reaches as high as 85 degrees. When there are cool spells it WILLIAM GRiGSBY, WHO HAS BEEN THE somctimes gcts as low as 50 "CAIMP" BUGTER FOR MANY ITIAKS dcgrCCS. Skyland Post-Office There is a U. S. post-office at Skyland and a daily mail. The Washington Post reaches Skyland the same day it is issued. The jDost-office is located in the great dining hall, where it is most con- venient for guests to get the evening mail, which arrives daily at 5:30, just before the supper hour. The mail leaving is closed each morning at 10 o'clock. Skyland is connected by telephone with the telegraph office at Luray, which places guests within reach of their friends and business. In Luray is located a long-distance telephone station, connecting with Wasliington, D. C, and other long-distance points. For all telegrams received and sent at Skyland over the telephone a charge of ten cents is made. 98 The Skyland Gardens and Table These gardens are the wonder and admiration of all who behold them. The vegetables grow to remarkable size and are of such excellent flavor and quality, owing to the fine soil and other favor- able conditions, as to have established a reputation far and wide. Vegetarians will find served on the Skyland tables a great variety of vegetables, always fresh and fine. Five acres are planted alone in sweet corn, including the famous "Country Gentleman" and "Golden Bantam" varieties. There are endless beds of peas, string beans, lettuce, spring onions, radishes, leeks, savoy cabbage, carrots, turnips, white and sweet potatoes, parsnips, cucumbers, asparagus, beets, lima be^ns, tomatoes, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, egg plant, kohlrabi. summer squash, and cymlins. besides several varieties of garden greens. The table has an abund- ance of milk and cream from a herd of tuberculin- tested cows. The famous Fox River creamery butter is used exclusively. Two very large farms in the val- ley supply the table with cliickens, Belgian hares, tur- keys, and eggs. The ducks come from the famous Mor- gan Hiverton Duck Farm not many miles away. The young lamb, fed on the mountain blue grass, is equal to .English mutton, while fresh fish arrive every Fri- day from Chesapeake Bay. Xo CANNED GOODS ARE USKD ON THE TABLE. The frCsh beef CO m e s direct from ^^^■^shington in cold-storage cars, and is much superior BATHIXC. POOL, WHITE OAK CAXYOX, ABOLT to COUUtrV bccf U S U a 1 1 V THIRTY :\iixuTEs" WALK FROM SKYLAND fouud at mouiitain resorts. Resident Physician A PHYSICIAN WILL ALWAYS BE AT SkVLAND DIKING THE SIMMER MONTHS AND WILL REMAIN UNTIL SEPTEMBER THIRTIETH. Comparisons of Altitude Stony ^lan Peak is i,031 feet above the level of tlie sea, and Skyland is situated on a plateau at an altitude of 3,600 feet. The following figures give the altitude of these prominent resorts: Cres- son, Pa., on the crest of the Alleglianies, 2,300 feet; Asheville, N. C, 2,300 feet; tlie Hot Spring s of Virginia, 2,500; Deer Park and Oakland, Md., 2,800; Brookside, West Va., 3,100; Rawley Springs, Va., 2.000 feet; Rock- bridge Alum Springs, Va., 2,000 feet; Rock Enon Springs, Va., 1,100 feet. :\rASSAXUTTEX LODGE Laundry The laundry work is done by families maintaining small laundries, and the prices are reasonable. Also those who prefer may send their work to the Luray Steam Laundry. Apply at the Skyland office for laundry lists. Bundles for steam laundry leave Skyland daily on the Camp express wagons. About Building Your Own Cottage Desirable lots, w i t h fine view of the valley, c a n b e purchased for $250.00. All lots are sold with a clause re- stricting the use of the lot to the erec- tion thereon of a rus- tic bungalow built of logs or covered with bark, for lodging only, as housekeeping is not permitted within the PARK. A plat of Sky- land, showing all lots for sale, can be had on appli cation to Mr. Pollock. Numbers of cottages have already been built by private owners, all of whom are table boarders at Skvland. THE STUDIO, TWO-ROOM CABIN, SKYLAND 30 Several desirable bungalows eonimaiidiiig iiiee views are now for sale, and full information may be had by applying to the Skyland office. The following is a list of those who have purchased and now own cottages : Dr. Harrison G. Dyar of Washington, D. C, Mr. George H. Judd of Washington, D. C. Miss Margaret Winship of ^^'a8hington, D. C. Miss Isabelle P. Evans of \\'ashington, D. C. Mr. H. S. Craigin of ^^'ashington, D. C. Miss M. F. Stamper of Washington, D. C. Mr. Robert J. Boyd of Washington, D. C. Mrs. B. H. Gilman of Washington, D. C. Mrs. E. B. Trout of Washington, D. C. Mrs. W. P. Allen of Wasliington, D. C. Miss Mary R. Pollock of Washington, D. C. Mr. William Ballantyne . of ^^'ashington, D. C. Mr. H. W. Hunter of Baltimore, Md. Dr. Thomas Fell President of St. Jolins College. Annapolis, Md. Mr. Robinson Bosler of Philadelphia, Pa. Mr. C. J. Hepburn of Philadelphia, Pa. Dr. D. R. Perry Heaton of New York City Mr. Harry J. O'Connor of Santa Barbara, Cal. Hon. Richard E. Byrd Speaker of the House of Delegates Richmond, Va. Col. H. P. Birmingham. U. S. A of Governor's Island, N. Y. Mr. William Vollmer , of Philadelphia, Pa. "obey cone" bungalow BACK 31 "I'EAIC VIEW," TYPICAI, BARK-COVERED CABIX OR LODGE LOG COTTAGE OX EDGE OF CI. IFF, SKYLAND 32 Early Spring and Late Fall at Skyland While the social and amusement features, including concerts and dances, continue from July first until September twenty-fifth, the spring and fall months have other attractions. In May and June are wonderful displays of wild flowers and myriads of song birds. The mountain laurel and honeysuckles, violets and trillium are everywhere. It is a joy to be alive amidst such beautiful surroundings. All Skyland is busy after May first preparing for the busy summer. The mountain streams are full of water, the forests are more beautiful than at any other time. In the fall there is the glorious autumn coloring w^hich by October is beginning to show in the landscape. The crisjj, invigorating air, the lovely sunshine days, and crackling open fires at night. Chestnut gathering, tramping and riding over the trails, besides the tennis courts. Yes, either spring or fall is ideal at Skyland. Fire- Wood at Skyland Around Skyland are millions of cords of fire-wood; therefore the guest has a supply of oak, chest- nut, and other fire-wood in abund- ance. This feature is one of Skyland's greatest attractions. There are 60 fireplaces and it takes 400 cords of wood each summer to supply them. Skyland for Brides and Grooms In 1912 a young man and his bride wrote to Skyland for accom- modations during early Novem- ber, stating that they wished to come for their honeymoon, and would accept conditions as they found them. So m u c Ii pleased were they with their visit that, through tlieir influence, two other couples came the following May. In the same manner these two couples spoke to their friends and the following fall no less than six brides and grooms spent at least two weeks at Skyland. In this way tlie good word has been passed on until at the present time almost the entire spring and fall patronage consists of brides and grooms, together with other young couples who in ])revious seasons OLD COPPER MINE OK SOUTH FACE OF STONY MAN ^i LOOKING OFF FROJI "THE CT.IFFS AT SKVLAXD have enjoyed the quiet of these tunes and prefer to come then rather than during the busy summer season. Eacli couple has the exclusive use of a cosy little cottage and the en- joyment of one's own fireside without the obtru- sion of others. In the dining room there are pri- vate tables provided, and the six-foot fireplace with its cheerful fire of logs makes the room most comfortable and cheery even on cold days. The M'cather in the spring and fall is gen- erally fine. In the busy summer months it is seldom that two people can have an entire cottage for them- selves, although it can sometimes be so arranged. After October 15th it is necessary to shut off tlie water works, owing to the danger of a light freeze, whicli would burst the pipes, but each cottage is furnished, through tlie service of the chamber- maids, witli ample water supply, and tlie large iron kettle whicli hangs on the crane of each fireplace fur- nishes a supply of hot water. So tliat while the con- venience of a bath with run- ning water can be enjoyed only until October 15th. still it is possible to be very comfortable beyond that date. Skyland will remain open each season until No- vember 1st. The charges for t w o people who desire the ex- clusive use of a cottage with bath after October 1st will be from $16.50 to $18.50 per s. w. sours, skylakd's jiail carrier 34 week each. In cottage without bath, but located with choice view, $15.50 each per week is charged. For smaller cottages in the Camp Grove tlie rate will be $14.50 each per week. These prices prevail also in the spring months up to June first. From June first to September 30th the regular summer rates as given elsewhere in this booklet. (See page 44.) These prices include board, all the wood you wish for open fires, light and maid service, with no extras of any kind. In the spring guests will be entertained after May first. Skyland for the Nature and Especially the Bird Lover From the first of May until the latter part of June Skyland is the nesting place for thousands of American song birds. During the spring of 1916 a noted bird writer took a walk in the early morning from his cottage to the Stony Man Peak about a mile away, and on this walk he identified forty varitties of birds within a period of less than two hours. There are nests everywhere. Often small birds build under the eaves of the cottage you live in, and the air seems thrilled with their beautiful songs. There are robins, bluejays, chickadees, nuthatches, whippoorwills, swallows, phoebes, humming-birds, wood pewees. wood- thi'ushes, catbirds, cedar-birds, many varieties of sparrows and finclies. also the red-eyed vireo, the downy woodpecker, many varieties of warblers and wrens, the kingbird, tlie flicker, the red-headed wood- pecker, the sapsucker, and many others. To those Avho desire to make a study of the birds Skyland offers wonderful opportunities. If possible the guest should bring with him a pair of glasses and some good book on birds to be used for the pur- pose of identification. The Bathing and Swimming Pool Another feature added to the attractions of Skyland is the Swim- ming Pool. This pool is four feet deep, sixty feet long, and twenty feet wide, and is located conveniently within a few moments' walk of the cottages and within the Skyland grounds, and is kept fresh with running water from the "Kaegej^ Spring." The pool is enclosed, has dressing-rooms and showers and seats for spectators. An attendant is in charge. Admission to the pool enclosure is free, but a charge of 25 cents is made for use of dressing-room, batliing suit, and towels. Guests furnishing their own suits and towels will be charged 15 cents for the privilege of use of tlie pool. 35 A New Feature at Sky land for 1917 In order that those who love mountaineering and who go to the Western States in order to enjoy the pleasures of mountain travel on horseback with a pack animal and guide, may be able to enjoy these pleasures witliout going to the far West, and inasmuch as the moun- tain peaks and valleys immediately surrounding Skyland give wonder- ful opportunities for camping out; an equipment has been added to the livery at Skyland which will feature such horseback riding over the mountains especially. In the spring of 1917 a dozen or more available camping sites will be selected, such camping sites being located in the wild fastnesses of the mountains, either on the borders of a mountain stream or in some beautiful mountain valley or perhaps among the crags of a mountain peak on a level with tlie clouds. There will be besides the saddle horses provided, small pack mules of the type used in the West, with a regular packing outfit, in order that tent, blankets, provisions, cooking utensils, etc., may be conveniently carried along. Then there will be a number of guides who besides caring for the horses, looking after the making of camp, etc.. will do the cooking. At these camping points will be maintained a small slied large enough to hold a few bales of hay whicli will be kept under lock and key. There will be a series of these mountaineering trips to start from Skyland and varying from ten to fifty miles in distance. The trails for these ex- tensive trips will be the unimproved mountain trails which at present are found all through the Blue Ridge Mountains ; rough and unim- proved, but they are just as good or better then the average mountain trail in the West. In order to enjoy one of these trips the guest has simplj' to register tlie day before, stating how many will be on the trip and whether they want to make a one-night trip or expect to re- main out several days. The next morning without further trouble to the guest, at nine a. m. the outfit will be ready to start. The guest will have provided himself with suitable outing clothing, everything else will be provided. Small tent, blankets or sleeping bags, cooking utensils, poncho, hand-axe, lantern, etc., M'ith all the necessary pro- visions. Thus the Skyland visitor can not only see all the interesting points within eight or ten miles of Skyland, but he will be enabled to enjoy these extensive exploring trips to the distant points of the Blue Ridge besides enjoying the delights of real camp life. The total cost for taking these mountain trips for one person, including the use of the outfit, all necessary food, one saddle horse, and one pack animal, and the service of guide, will be $8.50 a day. If there are two persons in the party the total expense will be $7.50 each a day. P'or three persons in one party the cost will be $6.50 each a day. For four or more persons in one party the cost will be $6.00 each a day. Boating, Swimming and Fishing Trips Beginning with the spring of 1917 fishing and hoating trips can be arranged for b}' guests at Skyland as follows: Leave Skyland any pleasant morning by horseback or carriage or on foot at 7.00 a. m., reaching foot of mountain in about forty-five minutes. Here the party HERE IS WHERE THE SKYLAND GUEST FISHES FOR BLACK BASS. WHILE THERE IS XO FISHIKG RIGHT AROUND SKYLAND, A DELIGHTFUL TRIP TO THE FISHING GROUNDS CAN BE MADE IN ONE HOUR AND A HALF, GIVING SIX HOURS TO SPEND ON THE RIVKR, RETIRN- ING TO SKYLAND IN TI3IE FOR SUPPER. will take an automobile and go direct to the Shenandoah River, which is reached in about fifty minutes. Here at a large farm-house on the banks of the river will be found boats, fishing bait suitable for bass fishing, and fine facilities for swimming. Dinner will be served at the 3T w Bi 1 ^ H O M tf "A O Q H "A < Bj 'A s s £ W « a £ K < w " £ ^ M H "^ S s 2 E 38 farm-liousc at 1.00 o'clock — a big generous country dinner. After this the pleasures of tlie river may be again enjoyed until 5.00 o'clock in tlie afternoon, wlien the automobile will start for Skyland. Skyland is reached in time for a late supper. Guests should make application at the office in the dining-hall for accommodations on such trips the evening before, in order that parties may be arranged. Bass fishing in the Shenandoah River at this point is excellent and the law permits fishing after July 14th. Charges for trip to river are as follows: Automobile from the foot of the mountain to Schuler's farm-house and return, whether there be one or four in party, $3.00 per hour; larger parties at same rate. Dinner at the farm-house, (50 cents. Pleasure or fishing boats, commodious and safe, 25 cents per hour, or .f^l.OO for the full day. One boat, of course, will accommodate several people. Tliose desiring to go swimming in the river can don their bathing suits, at the farm-house, which is directly on the banks of the river. The trip up and doAvn tlie mountain can be made on horseback or foot or by carriage, and charges are as follows: Horseback, $1.00 each way; by carriage, one jjerson only, $2.00 each way; two persons, $1.75 each way; three persons or more, $1.50 each way. The walk up and doAvn the mountain, however, is a pleasant one and most people will take the trijD on foot. A COTTAGE FACING NOIiTir WITH VAI.I.EY vrEW FR0:M PORCH 39 Skyland for Hay Fever Owing to the high altitude and the almost total absence of the rag- weed, Skyland is being visited each season by a considerable number of people who want to escape Hay Fever. During the past season there were fifteen hay fever patients here, most of 'whom escaped all symptoms, while three or four had a slight touch only. Hay fever patients, therefore, may expect to be practically immune from this disease while living at the camp. There are a number of letters from guests living in Washington, Baltimore, St. Louis, Philadelphia, etc., in reference to the relief which they enjoyed at Skyland this summer from this trouble, which I will be glad to show to those interested. One of these letters from Mr. F. Van Brakle, of Washington, D. C, I have published among my testimonial letters in this booklet. (See page 64.) A Few Words About Dogs at Skyland The only persons at Skyland who are permitted to bring dogs with them are those who take an entire cottage. Such dogs must be fed at the cottage and not at the dining-room. No dogs will be permitted which are a nuisance. After nine p. m., and before the bugle blows in the morning sucli dog owners must not allow their dogs to bark and disturb people under any circumstances. No dangerous dogs will be permitted under any conditions. Scraps for the feeding of dogs will be furnished from the kitchen at the rate of 25 cents per week for each dog, or milk at 8 cents a quart, if desired. How to Reach Skyland The railroad station for guests coming to Skyland is at Luray, Virginia, on the Norfolk & Western Railroad. Full informat'on and schedules of trains may be had by applying to either the >:()rfolk & Western, Pennsylvania, or Baltimore & Oliio Railroad ticket offices in various parts of the country. Schedules of trains from Baltimore, Washington, New York, Philadelphia^ Richmond, and Norfolk for Luray. Virginia, are as follows : From Washington, D. C. Trains leave Washington, D. C, via Baltimore & Ohio Railroad for Luray every day at 4.00 p. m., arriving at Luray at 8.25 p. m. To those who wish to take the trip up the mountain at night a new program has been arranged. Such guests will be immediately con- veyed by automobile service from the railroad station to the foot of the mountain, where there is a depot, livery stable, and garage. Upon reaching this station about thirty minutes later the guest takes a car- riage for Skyland, reaching there about two hours and fifteen minutes 40 after leaving Luray;, which brings the guest to Sky land at about 1.0 Ao. This trip, however, is only intended for those who express a desire to come directly through and is a convenient way to reach Skyland for those wishing to make a week-end trip. As this niglit trip requires special service tlie cliarge for the trip will be for one person only $4-. 50; for two persons, $2.50 each ; for three or more persons, $2.00 each. For those wlio do not wish to make the night trip, upon arriving at the station at Luray the guest is taken to the Luray hotel without charge hy a bus that meets every train. Here the traveler must spend the night, starting the next morning in a comfortable motor car or carriage for Skyland. The motor car carries the guest to the foot of the moun- tain, where he takes the mountain carriage direct to Skyland. This trip requires about two hours and a quarter. The ride from Luray to the summit of Stony Man gives views of scenery which cannot be excelled anywhere in the Blue Ridge. The schedule of prices for the trip where the guest remains all night in Luray and comes up the mountain in the morning, is as follows: For one passenger only, from Luray to Skyland, automobile to the foot of the mountain and carriage to the top, $4.50; for two passengers, $2.25 each; for three or more passengers, $1.75 each; for each trunk weighing not over 150 pounds, Luray to Skyland, 75 cents; trunk weighing over 150 pounds will be charged $1.00 for transportation; suitcases, 25 cents each; small hand baggage taken without charge. The same schedule of charges is made for both passengers and baggage going down the mountain from Skyland to Luray. From Baltimore, Maryland Trains leave Baltimore daily by the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad at 3 p. m. Arrive at Washington, D. C, at 4.00 p. m. Arrive at Luray at 8.25 p. m. After arriving at Luray you follow the same instruc- tions and schedule as given for passengers from Washing-ton. From New York and Philadelphia Leave New York City, Pennsylvania Station, at 8 p. m. (sleeping car). Same train leaves Pliiladelpliia, Broad Street Station, at 11.52 p. m. Arrive Luray the next forenoon at 11 a. m. Passengers coming to Skyland on this train should write in advance to the pro- prietor at Skyland, Virginia, who will arrange to have them met by automobile, connecting with carriages at the foot of the mountain and should arrive at Skyland at 1.30 p. m. in time for dinner. Charges for transportation from Luray to Skyland on this schedule will be: One passenger, $4.50; for two passengers, $2.25 each; for three or more passengers, $1.75 eacli ; for each trunk weighing not more than 150 pounds, 75 cents; trunks weighing 150 pounds will be charged $1.00 for transportation; suitcases, 25 cents each; small hand baggage 41 taken witliout cliarge. The charge for the return trip from Skyland to Luray will be the same as for coming up. Guests desiring to leave New York at 5.30 p. m. can reach I.uray at i a. m. and be transported direct to Skyland, reaching there for breakfast. Charge for automo- bile and carriage transportation will be: One passenger, $4.50; two passengers, $2.50 each; three or more passengers, $2.00 each. Due at Skyland at 6.30 a. m. The schedule for leaving Skyland for con- necting with train for New York or Philadelphia would be as follows: For passengers desiring to take the 11.30 p. m. train carrying through sleeper, carriages will leave Skyland at 6.30 p. m.. reaching Luray at about eight o'clock; for passengers desiring to get the 5.30 train in the afternoon, carriages will leave Skyland at 3.30 p. m. to connect with automobile, or 2.30 p. m. if carriage is to go through to Luray. From Norfolk and Richmond The following schedules of trains for Luray (and Skyland) are given, but as there is sometimes a change of schedules it would be best to make inquiry at the local ticket office when purchasing tickets. Leave Norfolk via Norfolk and Western R. R. at 8.30 a. m. Arrive Rich- mond at 9.50 a. m. Arrive Roanoke 4.25 p. m. Leave Roanoke 6.35 p. ra. and arrive at Luray 11.80 p. m. Or leave Norfolk via Norfolk and Western R. R. at 8.15 p. m. Arrive Richmond at 9.25 p. m. Arrive Roanoke at 3.55 a. m. (Passengers are allowed to remain on sleeper at Roanoke until 7 a. m.) Leave Roanoke at 12.10 noon and arrive at Luray at 5.34 p. m. Another route, via the Chesapeake and Ohio R. R. : Leave Norfolk at 12.15 noon. Arrive and leave Richmond at 3 p. m. Arrive at Basic 7.27 p. m. Leave Basic at 9.53 p. m. Arrive at Luray at 11.30 p. m. Or you can leave Richmond over the C. and O. R. R. at 8 a. m. Arrive Basic at 1 p. m. Leave Basic at 3.30 p. m., arriving in Luray p.t 5.34 p. ui. Passengers from Richmond by taking this train can visit the Luray Cavern."? in the evening after supjier and start for Skyland in the morning. Returning to Richmond passengers can get a train at Luray at 11 a. m. and reach Richmond at 7 p. m. the same evening (via Basic and the C. and O.). This train, however, does not make connections on Sundays. The schedule for carriages leaving Skyland to connect with auto- mobile for the 11a. m. train for the South, is as follows : Leave Sky- land at 9 a. m., arriving at Luray about 10.30. Transportation to connect with this train, one passenger, $4.50; two passengers, $2.50 each; three or more passengers, $1.75 each. Passengers arriving at Luray on the 11.30 p. m. train would remain at the T^uray Hotel, leaving in the morning at 8 a. m. and arriving at Skyland at about 10.30. Passengers arriving at Luray on the 5.24 p. m. train should write to the proprietor in advance so that they can leave for Skyland directly from the train and reach Skyland at about 7.45. A convenient way for guests to see the Luray Caverns when arriving on the 5.34 p. m. train, is to take supper in Luray, visit the caverns in the evening, remain all night at tlie Luray Hotel and get tlie morning 8 a. m. auto- mobile for Skyland. 42 Transportation Charges Luray to Skyland and Return for Guests Preferring Horses and Carriage During previous seasons cautomobiles to foot of moujitain were not used, tlie journey being made by carriage all the way. As this method of travel is cheaper than the new method, those guests who so desire will be taken by carriage at the old rates, whicli are as follows: One passenger only $2.50; two passengers, $2.00 each; three or more pas- sengers, $1.50 each. Trunks under 150 pounds, 75 cents; suitcases. 25 cents each; trunks over 150 pounds. $1.00; small hand baggage free. Children mider 10 years, half price. Where carriage has to meet 11 a. m. train, for one passenger only, $3.50 for trip; two or more passengers on this train, same as regular schedule. Where carriage must meet 4 a. m. train from New York and Phila- delphia charges will be: One passenger only $4.00; two passengers. $2.50 each; three or more passengers, $1.75 each. Guests will please remember that almost every train carries several Skyland guests so that usually there are enough to make up a partyjand so secure the lowest transportation rates. SKYLAND STRING ORCHESTRA 43 Rates of Board No apology is made for prices asked, as no comparison can be made between this unique and beautiful spot and its splendid table and the numerous other Virginia resorts, mostly located in hot valleys or, at best, on mountain sides at low altitudes. No reductions on the rates quoted can possibly be made. Skyland has already achieved the reputation of being the best high altitude mountain resort in this entire section, and this reputation cannot be main- tained on a lower schedule of rates. The rates in any of the cottages or cabins located in the Camp Grove, and without bath, are from $13.00 to $14.50 a week, according to length of stay and number of persons in each cottage. The rates for accommodations in any of the cabins or cottages located on "Furnace Field" or "The Cliff" or with North view, range from $14. .50 to $16.00 per week, ac- cording to length of stay and number of per- sons in each cottage and location of cottage. These cottages are all desirable and either ,,,,^ have the advantage of a nice view or a conven- ient location near the tennis courts or the din- ing-room. Where two people desire a cottage entirel}' to themselves the prices range from $14.50 each for a small cottage in the Grove to $16.50 for cottages in choicer localities. Rates in cottage, with bath, $16.50 to $18.50 per week, per day are $3.00 and $3.50, according to location. The proprietor of Skyland will be glad to correspond with all per- sons contemplating a visit and will, give full information on any sub- TWENTY MIXUTES WALK FROM THE DIKIKG HAt.I. ARE THE TOWERIXG CLIFFS OF "GIEX BEUI.Ah" Tlie rates 44 ject desired. Address all such communications at all times of the year to the proprietor^ Mr. G. Freeman Pollock, Skijland, Page County, Virginia. The above-quoted prices include everything — service, light, wood for fireplaces, cabin or room rent, and table board. All guests at Sky- land get their meals at the rustic dining hall. Hours for meals: Breakfast, 8 to 9.30 o'clock a. m. ; dinner, 1 to 2 o'clock p. m. ; supper, 6 to 7 o'clock p. m. Meal-times announced by bugle call. All children under ten years of age, $10.00 to $12.00 per week; over ten years, full price. Infants, the charge is only for milk used. Nurses and servants, $10.50 a week at special tables. If at regular tables in the guests' dining-hall, full price. Guests desiring to have meals served on trays and carried to their cottages may have this done at a charge of ten cents for each tray. Charges to Cabin Owners and Renters for Table Board, Service, Etc. Some guests each season rent entire furnished bungalows for the exclusive use of their families for the entire season. Others have pur- chased and own their own cottages. Still others sometimes occupy rooms in cottages other than those belonging to the proprietor. All of these get their meals at the general Dining Hall, as housekeeping on anj^ scale is not permitted. Charges for table board are as follows : For table board alone, $12.00 per week or $1.75 per day. Children under ten years, $9.75 per week. Over ten years, full rates. Single meals, breakfast or supper, 50 cents; dinner, $1.00. If cottage owners desire the camp chambermaids to look after their cottages, the terms will be for the care of one cottage, $1.00 per week. Fire-wood for privately owned or rented cottages will be furnished at a flat rate of $1.00 for each fireplace a week, and this provides you with all the wood you wish and includes the delivery of the wood on your porch ready to use and the services of the camp employees to make fires. The flat rate for wood during the cool months from September 15th to November 15tli will be $1.25 per week in rented or privately owned cottages. In addition to these charges for people renting furuislied cottages there is a charge of twenty-five cents a week for each person for the laundry ing of bed linen and towels (formerly included in cottage rent) . Note.— Where a seat in the Dinino Room is reserved for guests, whether THEY BE ADULTS OR CHILDREN. fuU rate of board will be charged at the regular weekly rate, same as is customary at all hotels, and no reduction will be made for meals not eaten. No deductions made for Vegetarians. 45 Owners of bungalows who desire to use the camp water supply for bath or toilet purposes on their premises will be charged a water rent of $11.00 per season (May 15th to October 1st) or for less than the full season $5.00 per month. If more tlian one bath and toilet are in the house, the charges will be according to the number used. Each liouse having water installed must be provided with a water meter to indicate the amount of water used, and any amount above the average amount used in other houses will be charged for extra. Every person OAvning a cot- tage at Skyland is expected to pay an annual caretaker's fee of $6.50 for each cottage owned, wliich is a necessary charge in order to protect the insurance companies. These comiDanies insist that a care- taker be in charge, and policies are null and void in case of fire if such service is not provided. One caretaker is provided at Skyland, and only one, and no cottage will be sold to anyone wlio refuses to pay this charge. If a cottage not in charge of tlie caretaker were to burn, it would cause, possibly, all in- surance at Skyland to be canceled by the companies ; hence such a cottage would be a menace to property owners. The caretaker lives at Skyland and never leaves his charge. A caretaker not living at Skyland would be worse than useless. Caretaker's fee is payable on October first in advance for the ensuing winter. Checks should be made payable to G. Freeman Pollock, proprietor. If owners of bun- galows desire tlie camp water boys to deliver drinking water twice a day fresh from the "Furnace Spring" these water boys get for each house so supplied 35 cents per week. jam: COlilUX, A FA3II1.IAR MOUNTAIN' FIGURE, IN FRONT OF HER HOME ON BROKEN-BACK RUN Note. — Mr. Pollock cannot be held responsible for a supply of water for baths and toilets in private houses in case of an accident causing temporary delay in furnishing the same or in case of an unusual drought. 46 Elevations from Luray, Va., to Stony Man Peak Made by Mr. George H. Jiidd KEGIXXIKG OF ASCEXT ON STOXY BIAX JtOUXTAIX. Ft. above Luray. Ft. above sea. Prince Farm So/) 1,177 Prices Farm .552 1,374 Water Trough at foot of mountain 832 l,(Jo4 Valley View 982 1,704 Cut off, lower end old Skvland road 1,285 2,107 Peak ^■ iew ' 1,492 2,314 Cut off, upper end old Skvland road 1,552 2,374 Depot ' 1,582 2,404 Pine Level 2,032 2,854 Dead Tree Level 2,282 3,104 Gate to Skvland Park 2,532 3,354 Furnace Spring- 2,551 3,373 Sentinel Lodge'^ Porcli 2,682 3,504 Field— Tennis Court 2,732 3,554 Dining-room 2,757 • 3,579 Ma.ssanutten Lodge 2,804 3,626 Garden (20 acres) 2,832 3,654 Kagey Spring: and Swimming Pool 2,782 3,604 Entrance Glen Beulah Path 2,985 3,807 Glen Beulah Plateau 3,075 3,897 Glen Beulah 2,985 3,807 Entrance Peak Path 3,060 3,882 Stonv Man Peak (% mile from dining hall)... 3,206 4,028 Ready Reference Routes to Skyland and the Luray Caverns From New York, Philadelphia, Wilmington, Baltimore: Via Royal Blue Line, Washington and Shenandoah Valley Route. From Washington, Harpers Ferry, Cumberland, Wheeling, Pittsl)urgh: Via Baltimore & Ohio R. R. and Shenandoah Valley Route. From New Orleans, Meridian, Birmingham, Cliattannoga, Knoxville: Via Queen & Crescent Route, Southern Ry. and Shenandoali Valley Route. From Memphis, Corinth, Huntsville: Via Southern Ry. and Shenandoah Valley Route. From Richmond, Old Point Comfort, Fortress Monroe: Via Chesapeake & Ohio Ry. and Shenandoah Valley Route. From Cincinnati, Columbus, Ohio: Via Norfolk & Western Ry., Shenandoah Valley Route. From Portsmouth, Ohio, Kenova, W. Va., Louisville, Ky.: Via Norfolk & Western Ry., Shenandoah Valley Route. From New York, Philadelphia, Elmira, Williamsport, Harrisburg, Hagerstown: Via Pennsylvania R. R., Cumberland Valley R. R., and Shenandoah Valley Route. From Jacksonville, Savannah, Charleston, Augusta, Columbus: Via Atlantic Coast Line or Southern Ry., Chesapeake & Ohio Ry., and Shenandoah Valley Route. Prom Atlanta, Charlotte, Danville, Lynchburg, Charlottesville: Via Soutliern Ry., Chesapeake & Ohio Ry., and Shenandoah ^'all<•y lioile. 47 Guests coming to Skyland are requested when possible Ta NOTIFY THE PROPRIETOR A FEW DAYS IN ADVANCE. Address all communications to G. Freeman Pollock, Proprietor,. Skyland, Page County, Virginia. Have your mail sent to Skyland, Page County, Virginia. Have your express packages sent to Luray, Page County, Virginia, care G. F. Pollock. Have your telegrams addressed to Luray, Virginia (to be tele- phoned to Skyland). Hotel charges at I.uray. Va. : $3.00 per day, with bath; $2.50 per day, without bath; children under 10 years of age, half rates for both, hotel in Luray and transportation to Skyland. PICNIC GROUNDS AMOJS'G THE HEMLOCKS AT SKYLAND 48 Pullman Vestibuled Sleepers and Coaches on All Through Trains Excursion Tickets are Sold by all Railroads and Steamship Lines to the Luray Caverns. Straight one-way and Excursion Tickets allow stop-over at I.urav within final limit. The scenery through the "Shenandoah Valley" and adjacent to the Caverns of Luray is magnificent, and second to no other section in tlie world. The Luray Caverns In Page County; one of the wonders of the world. The stalactitic display exceeds that of any other cavern known. No human tongue can properly convey to the mind of the reader their beauty— no jien can clo them justice- no photograph or painting can give but a faint idea of these marvelous' caverns. They were discovered in 1878 by Andrew J. Campbell, near the village of Luray, in a valley about ten miles wide, between the Blue Ridge and Massanutton Mountain. Cave Hill, as it was called, is three hundred feet above sea level. In order to render these marvelous caverns accessible to visitors cement walks have been laid tlirough them, stairways, bridges, and railings have been erected, and the entire subterranean palace is brilliantly illuminated by arc and incandescent electric lights. Terms of Admission to Luray Caverns Open every day — including Sunday — all the year. For each person, at 8.30 a. m. or 2 p. m $1.00 For each person, at 7 p. m. or 9 p. ni 1.50 Regular Hours of Admission. . .8.30 a. m., 2 p. m., 7 ji. m., and 9 p. m. Special Hours. — When admission is desired at other hours than above named, we will accommodate if Guides are not all engaged. But the charge for admission will be 50 cents more for each person for Special Hours. The Caverns are fitted with electric lights. But it costs as much to light them as to light the streets of a considerable town, because of the length of the tour. For parties of six or more making the tour in company, the electric lights, if desired, will be furnished without extra charge. But for parties numbering less than six, the Caverns will be shown by candles. If, however, such small parties desire electric lights they will be required to pay, l)esides price of admission, an extra charge as follows: Electric Light for One Person .$2.00 Extra Electric Light for Two Persons 1.00 Each, Extra Electric Light for Three or Four Persons 50c. Each, Extra Electric Light for Five Persons 25c. Each, Extra Tourists en route for Skyland can see the Luray Caverns either on the trip coming or going. If you reach Luray on the train arriving at 8.25 p. va. you can see the Caverns in the morning at 8.30 a. m., have your dinner in Luray and start immediately for Skyland, arriving there in the early after- noon. If you arrive on the train reaching Luray from the South at 11.05 a. m.. it is best to visit the caverns that afternoon, before starting for Skyland, or on the return trip. Guests desiring to see the Caverns on the return trij), leave Skyland at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, get lunch at the hotel in Luray, then drive directly to the caves, returning in ample time to get the 5.25 train, whicli makes connections for Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York, and the points North and West. if) Letters in Evidence In case the stranger in reading over this booklet sliould con- clude that the proprietor is over-enthusiastic in his descriptions of the place and its advantages and attractions, he is asked to read the following letters Avhich have been received from a num- ber of those who have been there : Hamburg-American Building, 41-45 Bi'oadway, New York. October 1, 1915. Dear Mr. Pollock: The summer just passed is tlie tliird successive season which my family has spent in your unique resort. The nature of my business causes me to do a great deal of traveling in this and foreign lands, and I can unqualifiedly say that the mountain and valley views as seen from Stony Man appeal to me more strongly than any scenery I have ever viewed. The arrangement of cottages, with a central dining hall, gives privacy and comfort and the rustic style of the cottages adds greatly to the appearance of the place. While primitive, they are comfortable, roomy, and with many conveniences. Your table, while simple, is wholesome and well served, and the service throughout the camp is all that could be desired. You have been fortunate, if not clever, in the selection of your guests, for one of the charms of the place is the genial, refined class of families which you always gather together. To those who are fond of being close to nature without its resultant inconveniences I can heartily recommend Stony Man. I can add no further or better recom- mendation than the fact that I have already written you to make arrangements for the same cottage for myself and family next season. Wishing you success and with kind regards, believe me. Yours faithfully, W. G. SiCKEL, Vice Director Hamburg-American Line. Goverkor's Islakd, N. Y., October 26, 1915. My Dear Mr. Pollock: Having spent with my family several summers at Stony Man Mountain, I take pleasure in testifying to the many advantages which, in my estimation, it possesses as a summer resort, particularly for those who love the mountains. These advantages may be summed up under three heads: First. The altitude of about 4,000 feet, with the jnire, clear, crisp air, cool, invigorating, and delightful. Second. The surroundings, with primeval forests of pine, hemlock, oak, chestnut, and other trees without number; the mountain peaks of Stony Man, Hawksbill, and "Old Rag" and the many trails leading thereto and to various other places of interest in the mountains, all of which 50 are a source of delight to climbers and trampers or of quiet re])ose amid mountain forests to those who prefer it. And under this heading might be mentioned the famous Furnace Spring, which sui)i)lies tlie purest and softest of mountain waters. The cottages are (juite dis- tinctive of the place and admirably adapted for a summer sojourn jn the mountains, and the central mess or dining hall, to which all go, fur- nishes a most acceptable cuisine. Third. Accessibility, Luray, \a., the Norfolk and Western Railway station, four and one-half hours from Washington, being nine miles distant from Stony Man, and the same station only a night's ride from New York. All of these things combine to make Stony Man Mountain, to my mind, one of the most desirable summer resorts In the country. Yours very truly, Henry P. Birmingham, L'tciitctiant Colonel, Medical Corps, U. S. Army. Dr. D. R. Perry Heaton, 17 Ti'lnity Place, New Rochelle. October 2(5, 1915. Dear Mr. Pollock: As one of the very first to visit Skyland, and, with my father, to become a jiroperty owner, it gives me great pleasure to express my appreciation of the beauties of the place. The natural beauties of the place would warrant a nuich better description than I would be able to compose; the agreeable i)eople, the character of the cuisine, the tennis, the long and short tramps to places of interest and beauty and the numerous social activities, all combine to make one's life at Stony Man most enjojable. As a physician I have seen the l)eneficial influence that tiie climate has had on many who have been in poor health. It is an ideal place to seek restoration of health. Very sincerely yours, D. R. Perry Heatox, M. D. Tulin, Dunham & Sisson, Attorneys and Counsellors at I/aw, 31 Nassau Street, New York. October 8, 1915. My Dear Mr. Pollock: These crisp autunm evenings bring the call of Skyland, a sunnnons that is almost irresistible. Necessity alone prevents my carrying out the intention to revisit Stony Man this fall. As soon as Mrs. Sisson's friends, the honeysuckle, violet, trilium, and laurel, have been greeted by my cronies, the robust robin, the tuneful thrush, and old brother wjiipiworwill, who u.sed someliow to work in his complaint lietwcen the jiojis and sputters on the hearth, let me 51 know and we will join them above the clouds. Meanwhile extend to the mountain mules anticipatory sympathy in my behalf. With kind regards to Mrs. Pollock and yourself I am, Very truly yours, Lewis E. Sisson. "Three Hills," Warm Springs, Bath County, Va. October 19, 1915. My Dear Mr. Pollock: My sisters, my brother, and myself could not have had a happier summer than the one which we have spent at Skyland. The height, the mountain air, the wonderful views, the walks, the congenial people, the comfort, and picturesqueness of the place rest vividly in our minds. We should be sorry, indeed, to think that we would never again see old Stony Man and Skyland. Instead we hope that, when occasion serves, we may be your guests again. Thank you for your unvarying kindness and courtesy and believe me with all good wishes. Faithfully yours, Mary Johxston. Annapolis, Maryland, October 12, 1915. Dear Mr. Pollock: I wish to tell you how glad I am to speak of Skyland in unmeasured terms. Such hospitality as both Mrs. Porter and myself received at your hands and Mrs. Pollock's will never be forgotten. It will be worth while for any one who has not yet visited "Skyland" to go there at once, the scenery being very fine, to say nothing of your entertainments and fun each day; always something new ahead, of which Ave knew nothing until the time came, when ve would enjoy some new noveltj*. The great dining hall, good meals, music, and dancing, with the mountain trips, picnics, and bonfires, I shall never forget, and would advise all who have not visited your ideal place to go thei-e if they have any idea of having a fine summer. Your own personality alone will, I'm sure, cause them to return to the many other attractions of tlie place (Skyland). With sincere regards to Mrs. Pollock and yourself both from myself and Mrs. Porter, believe me. Sincerely yours, Theodorick Porter. Admiral, U. 8. ZV. St. John's College, President's Room. Annapolis, Md., 28th September, 1915. My Dear Mr. Pollock: My family and myself have been coming to Skyland during the past ten years and have been so charmed with the attractions of Stony Man that we decided, four years ago, to purchase a bungalow on the clilJ" overlooking the Shenandoah Valley as a permanent summer residence. The excellent table, the delightful picnic parties, and entertainments provided under your able management, the general courtesy of all your employees, the pleasant social intercourse existing among your visitors and patrons, and, finally, the exhilarating air and impressive scenery of the mountains, all tend to establish the claim of Skyland to be the "Rustic Gem of the Blue Ridge." The summer just passed has been one of the most pleasant of our long experience there. So much has been added year by year to promote the comfort of your guests. With kind regards, I am very truly yours, Thomas Fell, , President of St. John's College. Hepburn, Dechert & Norris, Attorneys and Counsellors at Law, 803 West End Trust Bldg., South Penn. Square and Broad St. Philadelphia^ October 25, 1915. My Dear Mr. Pollock: I find it difficult to comply literally with your request for an expres- sion of my personal opinion of Stony Man Camp without laying myself open to the charge of hyperbole upon the part of the uninitiated. Per- haps after all that opinion will be best evidenced by the mere statement of the fact that five years ago after two seasons at the camp we decided to build for ourselves a permanent summer home there, and each recur- rent season since has furnished us with additional reasons for self- congratulation upon our decision. The place is really unique, and it is, I think, the only resort I have ever known where the customary glowing statements of "descriptive literature" appear actually conservative when compared with the reality. Could I say more? Yours very truly, C. J. Hepbuhx. Johns Hopkins University, Medical Department. Baltimore, Maryland, October 5, 1915. My Dear Mr. Pollock: It gives me, indeed, great pleasure to recommend Skyland as an ideal health and pleasure resort. From a health viewpoint the location, altitude, and the wonderful mountain spring water from the famous "Furnace Spring" combine to make Skyland a resort surpassed by no other. The means of sanita- tion are most excellent and one can speak most highly of the cottage plan of living. From a pleasure viewpoint the magnificent Blue Ridge Mountains, the Shenandoah Valley, all of which can be seen from the porches of many of the cottages, tennis, dances, bonfires, long mountain walks, etc., all constitute ideal forms of amusement. 53 A season spent at Skjland on Old Stony Man Mountain will be one long remembered, and it is a pleasure to enroll oneself among the many who have enjoyed its hospitality and its many attractions. Sincerely yours, H. C. Bean, M. D., Skyland Resident Physician, 1915. Tiie Baltimore Gas Appliance and Manufacturing Co. H. W. Hunter, President. Baltimore, Md., October 4, 1915. My Dear Mr. Pollock: Once again we are in the "stale, flat" if not "unprofitable" valley after one of the happiest of the eleven summers we've spent at Stony Man. There is certainly a subtle charm about the place that grows with each succeeding visit. But to full_y aj)i)reciate it one must live with those glorious mountains, breathe the tonic in the air, taste that pure, life-giving water and relax in the utter abandon and freedom of our cottage life. Only one utterly blase could fail to find pleasure in the tramps through the mountains, along the i)icturesque streams, canyons, and by the rustic homes of the mountaineers. I often wonder why so many persons in quest of a restful, invigorating place in which to spend the summer will travel to the Maine woods and other remote resorts when they have this beau- tiful spot at their very doors. I want to thank you for the many courtesies extended by you this summer to us and to our guests. The latter are most enthusiastic over their no\'el and varied experiences. The entertainments we thought the best ever. The bonfires, picnics, concerts, masquerade ball, flower show and the tennis tournaments were all great. Hoping to be with you next and many more summers, believe me. Yours very sincerely, H. W. HUXTER, Tudor Hall, University Parktvay, Baltimore, Md. United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company. Dear Mr. Pollock: Baltimore, Mu., October 27, 1915. Much to my regret I have arrived home after an unusually pleasant trip to Skyland, and as this was my 19th year, it speaks for itself. I have watched from year to year with the greatest interest the gradual growth of Skyland from a few log cabins and tents to the present well-equipped, sanitary, up-to-date plant, and it is, indeed, an achievement to be proud of. It has been my good fortune to have "sampled" quite a number of the Eastern summer resorts, seaside and mountain, and I am abso- lutely convinced that nowhere can one get the entire satisfaction, men- tally, gastronomically, and physically, that exists at Skyland. The in- vigorating and bracing atmosphere, the commodious and comfortal)le 54 caoms, the woiuk'rl'ul vie-ws, and exe-ellent table form a eoiiibinatioii that is unexcelled. The pictures of tiie trip to Old liag Mtnintaiii have just arrived and they bring back vividly the walk, making camp, cooking tlie meals, picking out a soft rock for a bed, the stories and songs around the big fire, and a thousand other incidents. It was certainly a unique ex])eri- ence and one that will live long in memory. All of us are still talking about the wonderful meals. It is absolutely beyond my comprehension how it is possible, away up there on the mountain toj), for you to secure the wide variety of appetizing and wholesome viands with which you tempt your guests. Each year 1 firmly resolve to walk strenuously, eat sparingly, and reduce. Each year I come back with two or three added jiounds, but I feel like 1 could lick my weight in wildcats. Another feature that is particularly attractive is the absolute infor- mality and the delightful class of people one meets. Some of the happiest days I ever spent have been at old Skyland and I look forward to many more in the years to come. With best wishes for your success, 1 am, Very truly yours, S. Blount Mason, Jr. Edmund S. Dickey, Guilford Ave. & Saratoga St. Baltimore, Md., October 13, 191.5. My Dear Mr. Pollock: Whenever a summer may come and go without my having the oppor- tunity of visiting at Skyland I always have a feeling toward the close of the summer as though I have missed something from my usual sum- mer vacation pleasures. It has been my good fortune to have several visits in your admirable "Back-to-Nature" resort and I do not know of any more delightful spot for any one who would wish to enjoy the pleasures of absolute untrammeled freedom in outdoor life under the most ideal conditions, free from social entanglements and unfettered 1)\' any necessity for the disagreeable summer-hotel dress parade. Aside from the generally attractive and unique features of your sum- mer colony, I cannot conceive of any individual who would not be won- derfully impressed with the morning and evening views at Stony Man camp. It is alwajs a question in my mind whether the mornnig excels the evening or the evening the morning. To stand on the rocky ledge overlooking the valley in the early morning, with the clouds beneath you, and then to have these clouds rise and the mists disaj^pear, show- ing patch by patch the unfolding of the Shenandoah Valley, is a wonder- lul sight. On the other hand, it is just as wonderful and possibly even more beautiful to stand on these same mountains on a summer evening looking across the broad expanse of the Shenandoah, with a full view .55 of the wonderful sunset through the gaps of the Massanutten Range and the lights and shadows reflected on the far-off Alleghanies. I can only express the hope I may liave many additional privileges of viewing these wonderful scenes and enjoying the wonderfully beneficial conditions of your resort. Very truly yours, E. S. Dickey. Catoxsville, Maryland, November 1, 1915. My Dear Mr. Pollock: The last two summers I have s]>ent at your beautiful Skyland, and it is with pleasure that I can say I know of no mountain resort where I would prefer to go. Especially do I enjoy the beautiful con- certs given several evenings of each week by your splendid orchestra. The wonderful views we have from our cottage jjorches and when we take walks around Skyland are excejitionally fine, and of course at that altitude the air is a splendid tonic. Also the table is excellent, the vegetables being alwaj's from the Skyland garden, which in itself is quite a sight to see. Last, but not least, I wish to congratulate you on making your resort such a suc- cess, as is attested by the high class of your patronage, and to wish you further and greater success in the future. If nothing unforeseen occurs I fully expect to be with j^ou again next year. Most sincerely yours, Josephine E. Livezey. The University Club. Baltimore, Maryland^ October 27, 1915. Dear Mr. Pollock: I am unwilling to allow my latest visit to "Skyland" to recede too far into the past without undertaking to tell you again how greatly 1 enjoyed my stay at that delectable spot and how genuine my affection for the place (as engendered by several vi^Hs) has become. And incidentally this sense of affection has been greatly stimulated in the last few days by a longing to exchange this period of Indian summer and "the gritty paving stones" of town to the lot of any late Skyland visitor and be free to enjoy the glorious views, wonderful tramps, bracing air and open fires that go to make my own memories of early October there so alluring. With the best wishes for a winter to your liking and with the pleasantest anticipations of our next reunion under the "Peak," Very cordially yours, Albert H. Buck. Dr. Jas. M. Craighill, The Walbert, 1800 N. Charles St. Baltimore, Md., October 13, 1915. My Dear Mr. Pollock: My personal experience of "Skyland" proves to me there could be no more attractive spot for one looking for outdoor life. The bracing air 56 and pure water and the excellent sanitary arrangements make it ideal. If one adds to this the charming people and great variety of amuse- ments provided for their entertainment it can readily be seen that once visited the desire to return is a strong one. Y'^urs truly, Jas. M. Craighill, M. D. The Johns Hopkins Hospital. Baltimore^ Maryland, October 10, 1915. Dear Mr. Pollock: I regret very much that I was unable to spend my vacation at Sky- land this summer. My experiences there both as resident physician and as guest have always been very pleasant, and I really know of no more delightful place in this part of the country either from the 2:)oint ot view of climate or of recreation. With best wishes, believe me, Very sincerely yours, Arthur Bloompield, Resident Physician at Skyland, Season 1909. Eutaw Savings Bank of Baltimore, Frank G. Evans, Treasurer. My Dear Mr. Pollock: Baltimore, October 14, 1915, Now that the summer is over, I should like to write a word of thanks to you for your interest in the comfort and pleasure of myself and family while at Stony Man camp. J'ou are to be congratulated upon being the owner of such a delight- ful and, I might add, unique place. The drive up the mountain with occasional views of the valley and the continual changing of the clouds is glorious, and one can be enthu- siastic in the retrospect. I cannot find words adequate to express the pleasure derived from the other wonders to be found en route from Stony Man camp to the Peak, Crescent Rock or White Oak Canyon. Very truly yours, Frank G. Evans. Haverford, Pennsylvania, October 20, 1915. My Dear Mr. Pollock: I wish to say that both my wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the six weeks that we spent at Stony Man camp (Skyland) this summer and were greatly benefited. You are certainly to be congratulated upon having built up such a resort; its altitude, insuring comfort even during the hottest weather; the superb views, which I consider the finest in Virginia; the combina- tion of cottages, with a central dining hal), giving privacy and at the same time saving the trouble of housekeeping; the various walks; the numerous amusements which you provide, all combine to make it unique. 67 'I'he bracing cjuality of the air enal)le.s one to take an amount of physical exercise in the way of wallving, tennis, etc., which would be impossible for the average person at a lower altitude. This, I am sure, is one reason why almost every one improves in health while at Sltyland. I can say that in no place in America has my wife improved so nuich in so short a time. In conclusion I wish to thank you for tlie many kind- nesses sliown us and for the excellent care that my horse received. Wc hope to spend a large i)art of next summer at your resort. Faithfully yours, Legh W. Rf.id, Professor of Mat he in (it us at Haverfnrd Cnlleije. "I von." Leesburg, Va., October M, 1915. Dear Mr. Pollock: The six weeks I spent at Stony Man (Skyland) last summer were among the happiest of my life. I suppose there may be some jieojile wlio would not like Skyland, l)ut I doubt it; but every one worth while must like it, Ijecause all the tilings that are most worth while are there. Yours very sincerely, Sarah Chichester Page. Central Trust Compan\-. Charleston, W. Va., October 12, 191.5. Dear Mr. Pollock: My short stay at Stony Man Mountain only served to make me look forward with great pleasure to next year, wlien Mrs. Burdette and I hope again to be numbered among your guests. I cannot conceive of a more delightful place to spend the hot summer months than at your pleasant mountain resort. Mrs. Burdette and I both regret that we were unable to stay longer. With kindest regards to you and Mrs. Pollock, I am. Very sincerely yours, Edward M. Burdette. The Virginia National Bank of Norfolk. Norfolk, Va., October 13, 191.5. Dear Sir: Skyland is a place that has to be seen to be appreciated. Few people who liave not visited the spot realize what a beautiful resort exists on Stony Man Mountain. One of the greatest charms of the ]>lace is your ability to raise fresh vegetables for your table at such an altitude. I will never be satisfied until I make a second visit to Skyland. With kind ])ersonal regards, I beg to remain. Yours very truly, Hugh G. Whitehead. .58 a. I. (lu I'unt de Nemours & Company- Office of C. B. Landis. Wii.jiixdToN, Dei.awahe, Oclobcr 12, 1915. J\lv Dear Pollock: I was delighted with my .sojourn at Skyland. Your accommodations were a genuine surjirise, your air was a tonic, and the view one gets from Stony Man is aljsolutely incomparable. I shall never forget the visits I paid to the caljins of those mountainers. There are great types up in those mountains and some day a writer will put them in a book. It was an interesting revelation to me. I regret that I am not free to spend one continuous, uninterrupted year with you at Skyland, as every month must have its own varied charm and beauty. Above all I want to congratulate you on the people you bring to Skyland. Acquaintances made and frlendshi])s formed there are really worth wliile. Sincerely yours, C. 15. Landis. 712 W. Main Avenue. Knoxville, Tennessee, October 14, 1915. Dear Mr. Pollock: My stay at Skyland last summer was delightful in every respect. The scenery is superb; there is none finer, I believe, in the whole Appa- lachian range. The numbers of interesting walks in the neighborhood are practically unlimited and the company exceptionally agreeable. I was, moreover, thoroughly comfortable in respect to both room and board. I will add that your own spirit and energy would suffice to put life into any jilace, even where the conditions are much less favorable than at Skyland. With best wishes I remain, Yours sincerely, J. Douglas Bruce, Profrssor at tlie University of Tennessee. 162() Rhode Island Ave. N. W. Washington, D. C, October 23, 1915. Dear Mr. Pollock: Our three weeks at your beautiful "Skyland" was most restful and delightful and we hope to return when the press of affairs becomes too irksome, for to sit and watch the beauty of great distances with ever- changing light is soul satisfying. Yours sincerely, Alice Hemmick. The Washington Times. Washington, D. C, August 23, 1915. My Dear Mr. Pollock: I want you to know how very much Mrs. Walker and I have enjoyed our stay at Skyland. For many years we spent our summers among the beauties of the 59 White Mountains, but we never found there either accommodations more satisfactory or scenery more deiightful than we have enjoyed this summer on the heights of Stony Man. I am, Yours very truly, F. A. Walker, — — General Manager. E. F. Droop & Sons Co. Pianos and Music. Washi>-gtox, D. C, September 27, 1915. My Dear Mr. Pollock: It is really a great pleasure for me to tell you again how delighted we are and have always been with our many visits to dear old "Stony Man." This year I celebrated the twenty-first anniversary of my first visit to Skyland, and in all this time I have never yet found a place where I could enjoy the great out-of-doors as I do there. The almost constant life in the fresh air, together with the fine water, wholesome food, and comfortable sleeping quarters have resulted in fortifying my family with the best of health, and in my judgment have done more than anything else to keep the doctor from our door! You may rest assured that whenever we can so arrange it we shall spend our summers with you. Wishing you continued success and })rosperity, I remain, with sincere good wishes. Faithfully yours, E. H. Droop. "Hammond Court."' Washington, D. C. My Dear Mr. Pollock: To my mind one of the most delightful features of Stony Man camp is that it is a summer colony of homes where each family is a unit and every cabin with its porch, pleasant living room, and beguiling fireplace becomes your home just as soon as you hang your hat on its peg and distribute your few lares and penates, not a room in an hostlery or a lodging for a night, but your home. You can then be as solitary as you desire or as sociable as your living room permits. The old New England expression of "visiting" applies here aptly. Friends drop in and visit with you, not the "call" of the city, with formality and good clothes, but for a good chat, a swapping of ideas or a game of cards. If a cigar is a "great unbosomcr of secrets," as genial Thackeray says, how much more so is a good wood fire, with time a negligible quantity and cares relegated to the realm of the forgotten. Very cordially yours, Wm. Ballantyne^ Jr. Kennedy Bros., Inc., Builders. Dear Mr. Pollock: Washingtok, D. C, October 25, 1915. I cannot refrain from writing you so you will know what I think of Skyland as a summer resort and to the high standard of excellence 60 maintained by the niiinugement. For tiiose wlio tire fond of the mountains a more delightful place could hardly be found. Yours very truly, Wm. M. Kexxedv. 1359 Columbia Road, Washington, D. C. My Dear Mr. Pollock: October 20, 191 5. I thought I would let you know that I often commend Skyland to any one looking for an unexcelled summer climate and beautiful scenery, and with what pleasure I call to mind the picturesque and comfortable bark-covered cottages so arranged that the majority of them command a view that is unendingly lovely through all the changes of the day and both spectacular and gorgeous during a storm; of the miles of delight- ful walks in all directions and the entertainments of various kinds, the like of which are found nowhere else. The music is far above the aver- age and the concerts, which take place several times a week, constitute one of the charming features of the place. I have made many delightful friends at Skyland and expect to spend the summer there whenever my proximity permits. Wishing you every success in your wonderful work of developing the place, I am. Very truly yours, Julie C. Kekly. Marlborough-Blenheim, Atlantic City, N. J. October 14, 19r5. Dear Mr. Pollock: I am dropping you these few lines to tell you how much Mrs. Rich- mond and myself enjoj^ed our visit to Skyland. You certainly have a most charming place, the view and scenery from Skyland being most attractive, and I shall take great pleasure in recommending Skyland and its proprietor to my friends. Wishing you continued success, I beg to remain, with kindest regards, Yours very truly, H. Bradford Richbiond, Chief Clerk. Edward Bridge Danson, Cincinnati, Ohio. October 27, 1915. My Dear Mr. Pollock: I am glad to have Skyland recalled to my mind. Mrs. Danson and I very often speak of the very pleasant and happy summer we spent at Skyland, and we often express the intention of spending another sum- mer with you in the very near future. Skyland, to my mind, is one of the most fascinating and unique places that it ever was my good fortune to visit. Looking over the beautiful Shenandoah Valley and being four thousand feet above sea-level, it combines the most desirable ])iire air with all the natural beauty, and 61 we have always spoken in most complimentary terms of you, sir, and your provision for the comfort of your guests. I recommended some people at Philadelphia, in the early spring, to spend the summer with you, but I do not Ivnow whether they took advantage of the knowledge, but I shall always advise j)eo]).e who are looking for mountain air to go to Skyland. \Mth very kind 2:)ersonal regards to yours-elf and Mrs. Pollock, I am, Yours very trulj', E. B. Uaxsox. P. S. — Pardon me if I recall the banquet gi\en by the officers of the steamship Skyland to the visiting naval officers. It was one of the most enjoyable atfairs I ever attended. E. B. D. The Robert Mitchell Furniture Co. CixcixxATi, O., October 29, 1915. My Dear Poi.i.ock: It is with a great deal of jjleasure that I look back to the summer we spent at Skyland. Mrs. Mitchell and I have often sjjoken of the delightful atmosjjhere of the place, the wonderful views and fascinating- walks. It is a great place for children, and we hope some day to be able to spend another summer at Skyland. With kind regards to Mrs. Pollock and yourself, I am. Very sincerely yours, Robert Mitcheli.. Fort Sam Houstox, Texas, November 16. My Dear Mr. Pollock: You may be very sure I was glad to hear from you after your long- silence. But even though we had not heard from you, the Ireland fam- ily had not forgotten your glorious mountain place. During my three years' tour of duty in the Philippine Islands, which Just terminated last August, we frequently referred to the four pleasant summers we spent at "Skyland." The beautiful location, with a pure water supply; the rustic homes; the central dining-room, which relie\es every one from the cares of housekeeping; the attractive walks, the jirimeval forests, the unique entertainments, and the perfect climate make jour resort one of the most attractive in the vicinity of the eastern cities. I know from some of our old friends that you have made many improvements since we were there. I sincerely trust that the wheel of fortune will so order our future that we will be able to spend our sunnners with you in year., to come. Mrs. Ireland joins me in cordial best wishes to you and Mrs. Pollock- Very sincerely yours, M. W. Irelaxd, Lieutenant Colonel, Medical Corps, U. S. Army. Wilmix'gtox, Delaware, February 10, 1()1(!. My Dear Mr. Pollock: Mrs. Sheward and my children spent another delightful .'unuiier with. ()2 yoii, and I enjoyed a few trips to your resort during tlieir stay. It is my exjierience that the cool and bracing air, combined witii the congenial and easy-going social atmosphere of an ideal cabin life, stamjis Stony Man as a beneficial, health-restoring summer resort. Your music and other entertainment afforded your guests were of the highest order we could expect. The long mountain walks to many ]ieaks, following the virgin trails, presumably paths of the Indians, afford grand views and interesting trijis. Even in summer it is surprising the desire and endurance one has for climbing. My children enjoy every day of the summer in those grand old mountains, returning home stronger pliys- ically for the tramping, tennis, swimming, and outdoor life. If any one wants to go and dress as you please for comfort, you certainly have the ideal resort. Yours sincerely, Caleb M. Sheward. Baltimore, Md., November 11, 1915. My Dear Mr. Pollock: Your letter of October 11 was only received today, on my return from a trip to California, and I am sorry I could not send you a letter, which I would have been glad to do, with regard to my short visit to Skyland. It certainly is a place where one can get rest and health, with the most delightful surroundings. Wishing you success, I beg to remain. Very truly yours, B. N. Baker. The Annapolis Savings Institution, 15 West Street. AxNAPOi.is, Md., November 20, 1915. Dear Mr. Pollock: We often think of our visit to Skjiand and your kindness and hos- pitality. It is indeed a most wonderful place. The cool, bracing climate and situation speak for themselves. The independence of the cottage life is a particularly attractive feature. I frankly admit I have never been at a place where more was done for the pleasure of the guests. With best wishes for your continued success and kind regards to Mrs. Pollock, I am. Yours very truly, Samuel Brooke, Jr. Kuiglit. Thompson & Turner, Tami)a, Florida. September 30, 19 16. Mr. G. Freemax Pollock, Skyland, Va. My Dear Mr. Pollock: We arrived home today and I must tell you that all the way my wife and I kept talking about how nice Skyland is and what a nice class of people you have there. Although we have both told you wc- enjoved ourselves every minute we were there, yet we feel that we 63 want to put our expressions in permanent form, hence this letter. Neither of us have had a vacation in years that we enjoyed as much as the one we spent at Skyland, and we both appreciate to the fullest your kindness and attention while we were your guests. Sincerely yours, A. G. Turner. War Department, Office of the Chief of Engineers, Washington. Mr. G. Freeman Pollock, September 29, 1916. Skyland, Va. My Dear Mr. Pollock: I write to suggest that you add to the list of Skyland's attractions a statement as to the benefit which a victim of hay fever may expect to find there. Mrs. Van Brakle has long been subject to that malady, but escaped its attack this season through her sojourn at Stony Man Camp. We attribute this benefit to the combined effect of elevation and almost complete absence of rag weed. It is suggested that your people be instructed to uproot rag weed on sight. And Skyland has many other very real charms and satisfactions. Yours very truly, F. Van Brakle. ssr "Skyland for the Moving-Picture Industry" In the week of March 10, 1917, Miss Clara Kimball Young, the famous moving-picture star, with a large party of directors and actors, spent several days at Skyland securing pictures for the film version of "The Easiest "Way," a six-reel drama costing that company $180,000, which will be shown throughout the world. This film shows scenes taken around the peak at Skyland, where it was intended to show scenery in Ute Pass, Colorado Springs, where the scenes are laid, in the original play, as it was staged by David Belasco, and made famous by Frances Starr. The scenery bears great resemblance to that in Ute Pass, and Miss Young's company were very much pleased with what they saw of the scenery, although the weather was bad, and they had little oppor- tunity to get extended views or visit the near-by canyons, where the most beautiful scenery is found. However, the proprietor of Skyland wishes to call the attention of the directors of the various film compa- nies to the fact that no more beautiful mountain scenery can be found in the East than that at Skyland; furthermore, the New York photog- rapher can take the 5:30 P. M. train from New York and be at Skyland for breakfast in the morning, within 15 minutes' distance of just such scenes as he would need for almost any production the story of which is laid amidst the mountains. For further information those interested are referred to Miss Clara Kimball Young, Mr. Albert Capellani, Mr. Edward Mortimer, Mr. Rockliffe Fellowes, and Frank C. Banks, all of New York City. 64 A Few of Skyland's Many Patrons The register shows that up to the present time over 6,000 people have visited Skyland. It would require a volume to give a complete list, so a few only are enumerated, and it is with much pride that the proprietor refers to them. Most of these selected have telephones in their homes and places of business. WASHINGTON, D. C. The Attorney General of the U. S., Hon. T. W. Gregory and family Mr. George H. Judd and family Mr. E. H. Droop and family Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Stephan Mr. Geo. W. Spier Mr. James B. Lambie Mr. and Mrs. Karl W. Corby Dr. C. G. Van Emon Mr. and Mrs. N. A. Jeffras Mr. Lee D. Latimer and family Mr. Wm. M. Kennedy and family Rev. J. W. Many Mrs. Helen Gardner Day Mr. Frank Libbey and family Dr. Clara U. Little Col. W. F. Kenly, U. S. A., and famih' Hon. R. F. Henry, M. C, and family Hon. W. R. Smith, M. C, and family Mrs. F. S. O'Hair T-ieut. James B. Gilmer, U. S. N. Paymaster N. W. Nesbit, U. S. N. Capt. John S. Bartlett. U. S. N. Commander R. H. Leigh, U. S. N. Pavmaster John S. Higgins, U. S. N. Lieut.-Col. B. H. Fuller, U. S. A. Dr. George Latimer Dr. and Mrs. C. E. Ferguson Dr. W. P. Malone Mr. Charles Kraemer and family Mr. W. H. Acker and family Mr. George A. Prevost and family Mr. G. R. Hamline and Mrs. Hamline Mr. H. Seymore Craigin Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Leavitt Mr. George H. Sensner Mr. George H. Kennedy Mrs. S. E. Dutton Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Walraff Mr. F. T. Heiberger and family Mr. William Muehleisen Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Stratton Prof. W. S. Eichelberger Captain Craig, U. S. A. Mr. C. W. Simpson and family Mrs. L. E. McComas Mrs. John Watts Kearney Mrs. Christian Dunlop Mrs. D. W. Herriott and daugliters Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Spalding Capt. P. Metzger and Mrs. Metzger Mr. William A. Connolly Mr. W. O. Waters Mrs. E. A. Garlington Mr. and Mrs. James L. Murphy Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Moebs Miss Mingion and Miss Eleanor Nixon Dr. and Mrs. W. E. Dieffenderfer Miss V. B. Malnati Mrs. Frank S. Hanvey and daughter Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Doolittle Mr. and Mrs. J. Carter Fort Miss M. K. Lamberton Miss A. D. Beard Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Snyder Mr. and Mrs. Wm. A. Leetch Mr. Clarence J. Evans Mrs. J. D. McChesney Mr. C. C. Lancaster and sons Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Given Mr. and Mrs. Bernard H. I>ane Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Davis Mr. and Mrs. Geo. N. Ray Mr. J. P. Stirewalt Mr. William B. Jackson and family Dr. I. W. Kite and family Mr. A. R. Wingate and family Mr. and Mrs. William G. Crawford Mr. and Mrs. A. J. White Dr. Julian Gartrell Professor Rene Samson and daughter Mr. and Mrs. William P. Rider Mr. A. J. Corey Mr. Wm. W. Stevens Mr. S. Percy Minnick Mr. Charles Wood Taylor Mrs. H. C. McLain and sons Capt. and Mrs. A. Maish (U. S. A.) Mr. Wm. B. Newton Major Earl C. Carnahan (IT. S. A.) Mr. James L. Norris Mr. John G. Hodges Mr. and Mrs. Geo. H. Hutchison Miss Martha F. Stamper Miss Mary J. Rathbun Mr. Carl E. Mueller Mrs. Cornelia B. Chambers Mr. Samuel H. Moore Mr. William W. Green Mrs. E. M. Baur 66 Dr. W. AV. Simpkins Dr. L. W. Eugster Mr. and Mrs. James P. Egan Miss Isabel P. Evans Dr. and Mrs. W. G. Schafhirt Mr. J. B. Lord Mr. J. W. Stofkett Miss Temple L. Perry Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Tignor Mr. Rav E. Schindler Lieut. J. N. Peale, U. S. A. Mrs. Jane Grey Syme Mrs. H. Worden and daughter Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Reed Mr. and Mrs. George U. Shibley Mrs. James A. Norton and daughters Mr. George W. Summers Mr. and Mrs. P. D. Holmes Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Brandenburg- Rev. A. Harding, Bishop of Wash'ion Mr. and Mrs. Christian Hemmick Commissioner and Mrs. C. H. Rudol])h Mrs. W. H. Beck Maj. H. V. Krug and family Rev. Herbert Scott Smitli Mr. Robert Hinckley Mr. and Mrs. H. Dreyfus-Barney Col. O. O. Stealey and family Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ramsey Miss Janet Richards Mr. Thomas C. Noyes Mr. and Mrs. F. a". Walker Mr. Merritt O. Chance Mr. Frank P. Leetch and family Mrs. H. C. Winship and daughters Mr. and Mrs. William Ballantyne Mr. C. Powell Minngerode and family Dr. Harrison G. Dyar Dr. G. K. Gilbert Dr. H. F. Moore and Mrs. Moore Prof. Wm. Palmer Dr. Wm. H. Holmes and family Dr. and Mrs. W. W. Townsend Prof. Frederick V. Coville Dr. C. Hart Merriam and family Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Priest Mr. Wm. J. Kehoe Mr. Miller Kenyon Mr. Geo. Griswold Hill Mr. Richard A\ Oulahan Mr. and Mrs. William Wolffe Smith Mrs. Eugene B. Daskam and family Miss Ada Bently Mr. W. B. Remey Maj. G. I>. Edie, V. S. A., and family Ca]it. R. J. Burt, U. S. A., and family Mrs. Edith B. Trout and daugliter Rev. Chas. E. Buck Miss Helen G, Brouse Mr. James A. Emery and family Mr. Geo. B. Wagner and family Mr. Victor Mindeleff and family Mrs. H. V. Bouic Mr. Geo. J. Easterday and family Mr. and Mrs. Geo. McLane Wood Dr. and Mrs. George W. Jolmston Mr. Herman Gasch Dr. Thomas McArdle and family Dr. Rufus Choate Prof. Anton Kas]>ar and family Prof. Earnst Lent and family Mr. C. T. Daly and family Mr. Robert J. Boyd and family Mr. and Mrs. Wm. A. Johnson Mrs. Helen Durfee Mr. and Mrs. Leonard H. Wilder Mr. and Mrs. Harvey E. Jester Miss L. M. Fox Mrs. C. B. Cropley Mr. Mangion McArdle Mrs. G. O. Knox Mrs. Mabel D. Miller Mrs. H. P. Viles Mr. and Mrs. Karl F. Kellerman Mrs. L. M. Fuller and daugliter Mr. and Mrs. W. B. FoUmer Dr. Sheldon Davis Mr. R. G. Carter and Miss C. Carter Dr. T. Malcolm Price and family Mr. and Mrs. Wales Hubbard Mr. and Mrs. John N. Weiseiger Mr. Aristide A. Rodrigue Mrs. A. T. J. Converse Mr. James B. Trotter Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Cumming Mrs. J. T. Broadhurst and daughter Mr. M. M. Moore and Miss Moore Mrs. Mae Ramsdell Mrs. H. G. Cole Mrs. Ernest Bicknell and family Dr. D. H. Riggs Prof. William Allen Wilbur, Dean of George Washington University Miss Mary H. Hobart, National Ca- tliedrnl School Mr. C. E. Herring Mr. J. J. Huff Mr. J. Sanders and family Mrs. Henry Thurtell and daughter Mr. F. Yiin Brakle and family Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Nesbit Mr. Albert W. Wlllett Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Graves Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Callan Mr. and Mrs. .ramcs Branuin Mr. L. F. West Mrs. L. V. Tegethoof ami daugliter Dr. William Donnally and family 66 Mr. T. Kai l.iaiiii and Miss l,iaiig Mr. and Mrs. G. Kdward Schult/, Miss Nellie Huff Mr. H. L. Kays Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Hay, C'lu-vy Chase Miss Handol])h Goode Mr. and Mrs. Thomas ]*'. \\'itlicrs]i()()n Miss M. McFarland xMr. R. D. Tihhitt Mr. John L. Mitclull Mr. Frank F. Nesbit Mr. and Mrs. D. H. l.yiiian Lieut. Richard ]iirniini>iiani, V. S. A. Mrs. Davis F'aircliihl aiul faniilv (Chevy Chase) Mr. B. R. Johnson Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Walker Mrs. S. B. Parker Mr. C. L. Davidson Miss B. H. Grogan Mr. and Mrs. B. Herman Mrs. K. L. Campl)ell Miss Elhi Merritt Miss Harriet Bugl)ee Mr. McNeir Smitli and Mi-. Donald Smith Mrs. Walter A. Brown and family Miss Susan S. Hearne Mrs. J. Edgar Smith and family CLEVELAND, OHIO. Mrs. J. M. Gundry Mrs. F. A. Gay CINCINNATI, OHIO. Mr. R. S. Graves Mr. M. Winters and Mr. T. Winters Mr. H. B. Clos.son Mr. Robert Mitchell Mr. E. B. Danson NEW YORK CITY Capt. and Mrs. Alexander Maish Mr. Josiah T. Newcomb Mr. Dezso de Ballogh Mr. R. H. Adams Mr. J. Dwight Ripley Mr. J. McNaule Wilson Miss Helen Gray Cone Miss Ennna A. Klauser Miss L. G. Gaylord Mr. J. L. Weisiger and Mrs. Weisiger Dr. and Mrs. F. H. Richardson Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Roach, Jr. Mr. Charles Caldwell Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Sickel Miss Alice Blake Mr. B. B. Briggs Mr. and Mrs. Lewis E. Sisson Mr. and Mrs. B. Robin, on Mr. M. E. Sharklev Mr. and Mrs. J. m'. Jarrell Mrs. M. S. Pierce Mrs. E. H. M. Huston - Miss M. E. Frost Mr. and Mrs. V. W . Lawrence Mrs. D. G. Day Mr. William F. Minnick Mr. L. C. Brown Mr. Wni. H. Ham])ton Mr. F. C. Willis Mr. and Mrs. J. 1''. Braiuleni)urg Mr. C. H. Jeffras Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Myers Mr. and Mrs. ^''ictor S. Beam Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Graliame Dr. and Mrs. D. R. Perrv Heaton Mr. F. M. Hyatt, Brooklyn, N. Y. Prof. Agustus G. Heaton Mr. Wallace D. McLean Mr. James T. B. Bowles Mr. Albert Capellani Mr. and Mrs. John G. Ilanrahan Miss Jane B. Ahl Mr. and Mrs. F^dnumd Bartcls, Jr Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Caned v Dr. J. B. White Miss Mary E. Kelton Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Ballard Mr. and Mrs. Du Bois Baele Mr. and Mrs. C. Ellsworth Clark Mr. and Mrs. I. K. Ditmars Miss Clara Kimi)all "^'ollng Mr. Jack Newton Mr. Frank C. Bangs Mr. F^idmund Mortimer Mr. Rockcliff Fellowes PHILADELPHIA, PA. Miss M. Elva Neuville Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Melcher Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Hejiburn Mr. and Mrs. M. H. N'andergrifl Mr. Harold S. Schutt Miss Fj. Williams Mr. Frankhin G. Cooper Mr. and Mrs. W. K. Smith Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Adiard Dr. I. N. Moffet Mr. J. F. Whitaker Miss M. E. Parker Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Cain Mr. R. G. Boyd Mr. and Mrs.C. A. CJoshn Miss Gladys Moffett Miss Edna Champion Mr. S. Y. Snowden 67 Mr. H. B. Wilson INIiss Leila G. N. Champion Mr. Eramett O'Neil Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Baker Deaconess Edith Earle Stone Mr. and Mrs. Unit Rasin Miss Laura T. Pennington Mr. E. D. Bolick Mr. and Mrs. William S. Vollmer Mr. and Mrs. E. Schultz Dr. William E. Hughes Mr. Miles F. Bingham Mrs. S. H. Crawford Miss L. Von Helmold Miss B. B. Wilkinson Miss H. B. I>ivingston Mr. and Mrs. Lee M. Davidson Miss M. C. Connell Miss Mary S. Hohnes Miss Francis Gebhart Mr. Charles H. Evles Mrs. E. C. Godshall .Miss M. C. Wilson Mr. and Mrs. Wm. C. Wel)er (Kdi torial Staff, FhUadeJi>hia Record) Miss Mary B. Wharton Mr. and Mrs. James C. Simpson Mr. and Mrs. Paul R. Chandler Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Browse Miss Gertrude Manship Mr. and Mrs. W. Nelson West Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Shipley NORFOLK, VA. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh G. Whitehead Mrs. J. W. Perrv Mr. E. C. N. Bradford Mr. J. R. Sears Mrs. Richard Walker Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Parks Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Hinton Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Price Mr. and Mrs. K. Glennan Mrs. M. K. Glennan Mrs. A. W. Stiles Lieut. W. C. Stiles, U. S. N. Mrs. Washington Taylor Mrs. H. G. Tyler Miss Dorothy B. Walke Miss Mary Drake Mrs. Charles Slaughter ANNAPOLIS, MD. Provost and Mrs. Thomas Fell Commodore and Mrs. Then. Porter Mr. Galloway G. Cliester Miss S. A. Munford Miss Elizabeth Munford Mrs. A. F. Jenkins Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton A. Gale Mr. C. Nelson Dry an Ensign Edw. Isaacs and Mrs. Isaacs Mr. Samuel Brooke, Jr. Commander E. B. Fenner and Mrs. Fenner Mr. and Mrs. James M. Munroe RICHMOND, VA. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Campbell and family Mr. A. G. Campbell Mr. and Mrs. H. Sutton Mr. and Mrs. Jos. B. Swartman Mr. Lewis C. Graves Dr. and Mrs. Hugh G. Russell Miss M. B. StringfeUow Miss Maude StringfeUow Dr. Roy G. Flanigan Mr. and Mrs. C. Frank Flood Miss Margaret Freeman Mr. John H. Taylor Mr. David Porter Guest Miss Grace Arents Mr. and Mrs. N. G. Haddock Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Anderson Mr. Lawrence T. Berry Mrs. J. S. Shelton Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Cooke Miss Ole Myers Mr. and Mrs. Chas. A. Page Mrs. F. S. Habliston and daughter Miss Blanche V. Gerring Miss Katie E. Walsh Miss Mary Anderson Mr. L. G. Anderson Mr. R. W. Read Miss M. Garland Smith Mr. H. R. Bird Mrs. E. Brown Mrs. R. M. Anderson Mrs. L. M. Mauck Mrs. J . L. Antrim and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Jas. E. Cameron Mr. F. H. Morrison, Jr. Miss Alice Taylor Miss Juliet M. Anderson Mr. Richard E. Byrd Mr. and Mrs. B. M. Anderson Mrs. J. B. Halyburton Dr. and Mrs. D. A. Kuyk Mrs. Fred W. Scott Mrs. Fred Nolting Miss A. R. Lancaster Mr. and Mrs. Taylor S. Carter Miss Henrietta Bragdon Mr. James H. Scott, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Campbell and family Miss C." E. Nelson 68 \AlilOUS CITIES IN PENN- SYLVANIA Dr. E. D. Warfield, President of A\'il- son College, Chambersburg, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Henry R. Frorer, King of Prussia, Pa. Miss Deborah Downing, Whitford, Pa. Mr. Henry Pleasants, ^\'ayn«^ Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Alexander C'awford, Ardmore, Pa. Miss I.. E. Von Hehnold, Lands- downe, Pa. Mrs. Eouise Stifel, Pittsburgli, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. P. HoUingswo'rtb .Mor- ris, Villa Nova, Pa. Mrs. C. D. A'an Duzer, Haverford, Pa. Miss Hazel Irene Sclnnid, Allentown, Pa. Miss Belle K. Diinfee, Newville, Pa. Mr. Robinson Bosler, Carlisle, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Irving, " " Miss Enieline B. Scott, Somerset, Pa. Mr. G. H. Russell, Lewistown, Pa. Rev. and Mrs. J. T. Judd, Lewih- burg. Pa. Mrs. E. V. Kane and daughter, Ger- mantown. Pa. Mr. W. S. Nichols, Germantown, Pa. Mr. C. Price, Plymouth Meeting, Pa. Mr. J. Price, Plymouth Meeting, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Crawford, Ard- more, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. F. Miller, Glenside, Pa. Prof. Legh \V. Reid, Haverford, Pa. Mr. S. Ray and daughters, " Mrs. Mary Ray, " Mr. and Mrs. Wiley, Pittsburgh, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. M. Ale.xander, " " Mr. L. C. Alexander, " ' Miss M. Richard, " Mr. George Meyer, " Hon. T. W. Gregory, Austin Dr. and Mrs. J. F. Clark, St. Marys, Pa. TEXAS. Col. W. L. Kenly and family, El Paso Mrs. Jos. Nalle, Austin Mr. L. N. Goldbeck, Austin Hon. W. R. Smith, M. C, and family, Colorado Mrs. Garnet Hulings, Dallas Mrs. Belle Shuinard, Dallas Miss Virginia M. Shumard, Dallas Hon. R. F. Henry, M. C, and family, Waco Et.-Col. M. W. Ireland, Fort Sam Houston Hon. .lobn H. Bailv, Cuero NEW JERSEY. Miss Anna E. Kettenhouse, Newark Miss Anna L. Jersy, Newark Mr. Edward W. Jackson, Newark Mr. Clinton B. Price, Pleasantville Mr. PI. Bradford Richmond, Hotel Marlborough, Atlantic City Mrs. H. B. Hanijjton, Atlantic City .Mr. and :Mrs. D. D. Black, Rutherford JNliss ^I. R. Hannu, Itutherford Mr. and Mrs. E. Porter, Allenhurst Mr. William K. Porter, .Vllenhurst Mr. and Mrs. Janney, h'.li/.abeth Mr. and Mrs. Grundy, Elizabeth .Mr. and Mrs. Frederick C. Hoth, Jersey City, N. J. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wliite, Bound Brook, N. J. Mr. and Mrs. Walter E. Schmidt, Jersey City, N. J. Miss Lillian Clarke, Newark, N. J. Miss Theresa Navatire, East Orani;c. X. J. VJr. Henrv C. Cronin, Jersey Cit\ , N. J. Miss Mary Biddle, Riverton, N. J. DELAWARE Mr. and Mrs. Harold S. Schutt and family, Wilmington Mr. and Mrs. Caleb M. Siieward and family, Wilmington Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Porter and fam ily, Wilmington Mr. and Mrs. Chas. B. Landis, Wil- mington Mr. J. R. Pusey, Wilmington Mr. William Busii and fanuly Mr. and Mrs. Cahert H. Tazwell, Wilmington, Del. Mr. and Mrs. C. Ingersoll Gause, Wilmington, Del. Mr. Charles B. Bishop, Wilmington, Del. BALTIMORE, MD. Miss Sarah Harrison Powell Dr. S. R. Leonard, Johns Hopkins Hospital Dr. A. L. Bloomfield, Johns Hopkins Hospital Dr. C. A. Waters, Johns Hopkin' Hospital Dr. F. Janney Smith, Johns Hopkins Hospital Dr. W. C. Thomas, Johns Hopkins Hospital Dr. R. H. Crawford, Johns Hopkins Hospital GO Dr. Stewart Irwin, Johns Hopkins Hospital Dr. H. C. Bean, Johns Hopkins Hospital Dr. and Mrs. W. B. D. Penniman Mr. and Mrs. Clianning Rudd Mrs. Natalie Felton W illiams Mr. J. Hynson Brown Mr. Victor Bloede Mr. and Airs. Frank G. F>vans Dr. and Mrs. Jas. M. Craighill and daughter Mr. H. A. C. Sylvester Mrs. N. Briggs Ells Mr. J. K. Whitehurst Mr. S. A. Wallis Cull Mr. Lewis W. Struber Mr. and Mrs. II. W. Hunter Mr. and Mrs. S. Blount Mason Miss J. E. Livezey Mr. Bernard M. Baker Mr. Harry Morrison Dr. S. H. Hinton Mr. J. Alexander McDermott Mrs. N. A. Mann Mrs. Mary V. Wylie and daughter Mr. Charles Norman Bennett Mrs. H. Clay Miller Dr. W. E. Wiegand Mr. Thomas D. Penniman Mr. and Mrs. Albert H. Buck Miss Emily Brooks Lucas Mr. E. S. Dickey Miss Margaret Goldsborough Miss N. W. Dushane Miss Elizabeth Cuhnan Mr. G. Thompson Williams Miss Hilda McClean Hunt Miss Helen Barber Miss Helen E. Bond Miss Mary W. Moore Mrs. Tow'send W. Scott Mr. G. W. Bright Dr. H. D. McCarty Mr. B. M. Du Bois Mr. and Mrs. J. Natwick Mr. and Mrs. A. D. demons Mr. and Mrs. L. O. demons Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Davis Mr. and Mrs. Walter N. Ruth Mr. and Mrs. P. E. Beani Dr. Richard E. Stifel Miss Isal)cr I^a/.arus Dr. J. B. White Mrs. L. Irving Pollitt and daui-htcr Mr. S. Wallis Cull Miss Jessie Lee Jones Miss Florence P. Sadtler Miss Alice Randall Mrs. Lydia. Leist Mrs. J. E. Brickman and daughter Mrs. Alice J. Du Breuil Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Jenkins Mr. and Mrs. R. Howard Bland Mrs. Iredell Iglehart Mr. and Mrs. J. Shaier Hodges Mr. and Mrs. George Forbes Mrs. W. G. Williams Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Stewart LOUISIANA. •MissM. Fay Stone, Goldman Miss Sadie Courtney, New Orleans Miss E. E. Pugh, New Orleans Mrs. James Murphy, New Orleans Mr. and Mrs. C. Lewis, New Orleans Various Points in VIRGINIA. Miss Mary Johnston, Warm Springs Miss Eloise Johnston, Warm S]n-ings Miss Elizabeth Johnston, Warm Sp'gs Mr. Walter Johnston, Warm Springs Mr. and Mrs. H. Lewis, West Point Mr. and Mrs. E. B. King, Warrenton Mrs. Albert Fletcher, Warrentim Mi-s. Gilbert Green, Warrenlon Mrs. E. B. Slater, Warrenton Miss Annie G. Day, Warrenton Mr. F. O. Smith, Warrenton Miss Elwin Turner, The Plains Miss Frances Turner, The Plains Miss Margaret Turner, The Plains Miss Rebecca McGill, The Plains Miss Mary L. Engel, The Plains Miss Laura Middleton, The Plains Miss Estelle Burgess, The Plains Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Reid, Alexandria Miss Anna Bartlets, Alexandria Miss N. Acheson, Alexandria Miss Lillian Hoffman, Alexandria Miss Bessie Reeves, Alexandria Miss Julia G. Boswell, Alexandria Mr. Chas. A. Callahan, Alexandria Mr. N. A. Sale, Winchester Miss Louise Miller, Winchester Hon. Richard E. Byrd, Winchester Miss Florence Henning, Winchester Mr. and Mrs. J. Patterson, Chatham Mr. F. V. Berry, Piedmont Miss M. Hathaway, White Stone Mrs. R. F. Hobson and daughter. Rock Castle Mr. Charles Price, Plymouth Meetinii Mr. J. M. Price, Plymouth Meeting Dr. and Mrs. I>ongan, Newport News Mrs. A. W. Knight, Newport News Mrs. J. Lee and daughter, Arkendale Mr. J. Ford Thompson, Calverton 70 Mr. F. B. Frank, Calverton Mrs. S. A. Thomas, Calverton Mr. R. M. Bird, University of ^'a. Mrs. Sarah C. Page, Leeslnirg Mr. H. S. Hedge, Charlottesville Miss Annie L. Jiidd, Lcesbiirg Mr. E. Lee Bell, lAnclihiirg Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Park, Leeslnirg Mr. Walter Harrison, Leesl)urg Mr. H. B. Wright and family, Ports- mouth Miss Ella Hayes, Chase City Miss Sue Gregory, Chase City Miss Mattie Savage, Churchland Mrs. C. M. I>ambert, Waynesboro Miss Eva L. Ellison, Waynesboro .Miss Virginia A. Bull, Petersl)urg Mr. W. Br Guy, Roanoke Mr. Joseph E. Yenable, Petersburg Mr. Robert Perkins, Petersburg- Miss Ruth Perkins, Petersl)urg Mrs. Nelson Pollard, Peterslnirg Mrs. Gilbert Green, Warrenton Miss Dorothy L. Thomas, Basic- Mr. Ferdinand Zirkel, Luray Mr. E. C. Hansberger and family, Luray Mr. and Mrs. Richard Berry, Luray Mr. ^Valter Campbell and family, Luray Mr. Emmett Berry, Luray Mr. J. O. 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Anderson and family, Rockville Miss Marv Newman, Centerville Mrs. G. H. Wright, Forest Glen San- itarium, L'orest Glen Mr. and Mrs. M. V. lirewington and family, Salisbury Miss N. D. Dushanc, Reistertown, Md. Miss S. M. Norris, Reistertown, Md. FROM VARIOUS PLACES. Mrs. I. C. Porter, Boston, Mass. Mr. Richard Birmingham, West Point Military Academy, N. Y. Miss E. S. Waldo, "Hartford, Conn. Mr. and Mrs. William Bitting, Jr., St. Louis, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. Charles I'orter, Mich- igan CUv, Ind. Mr. W. W". Comfort, Ithaca, N. Y. Mr. C. W. Stryker, Sharon, Conn. Mr. and Mrs. Edwin M. Burdette, Charleston, W. Va. Dr. James D. Bruce, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tenn. Mr. W. A. Carey, Milwaukee, Wis. Mrs. E. A. Morris, Atlanta, Ga. Mrs. John Paul, La Crosse, Wis. Mr. H. W. Allen, Atlanta, Ga. Miss E. Fleming, Greenville, N. C. Beverly W. Bond, Jr., Lafayette, Ind. Mr. J. "d. Lee, Jr., Wilson, N. C. Miss Margaret Bramlett, Atlanta, Ga. Miss E. B. Merrill, Boston, Mass. Mr. and Mrs. R. 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