Life — December 20, 1906 — page 42: what you’re looking at

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Real Sauthern Hospitality Awaits You at America’s Most Magnificent Resort Hotel AVE you ever visited the Hotel C berlin at Old Point Comfort, Virginia? If you have not. life still holds for you one of its principal pleasures. For this ideal resort has justly earned its place rhe Famous Rendezvous of The Army, The Navy and Society.” * At the Hotel Chamberlin you enjoy a marine panorama unsurpassed in the world For Old Point Comfort is prac rounded by Chesapeake Bay, the J and Hampton Koads. In winter the air is kept mild and balmy» through the influence of the Gulf Stream. ‘The clin is free from extremes of heat and cold, the air laden with ozone from the ocean and a natural growth of pines. No resort is more accessible, for it is reached by the principal trunk line railroads and palatial steamers from many points. In situation and attractions the Hotel Chamberlin is really without a rival, And it is also without a rival fo either Europe or America for iftcence of arrangements and tments. But with ali its luxuries, the atmos: phere of good cheer and home-like the greatest feature of the cre will take posse: Soon as you enter th beautifel Rotunda, and remain with to the end: for in every part of the Cham- lin you will feel at Home. You will undoubtedly find the reason for all this in the real old-time Virginia hospitality, which fs always extended to strangers—a wel come which extends from the darkey bell-boys, to the distinguished officers of the Army and Navy and all the guests of the Chamberlin. You'll not forget this Southern Hospitality, and you'll not forget the Southern Cooking at the Chamberlin. Have you ever reveled in the glories of Real Southern Cooking? If you have not—you have yet to taste the most delicious food that ever regaled humanity. $s a feast that will tickle the palate ost fastidious epicure~an embodi- ment of wholesome deliciousness. the mere remembrance of which will bring its delights smacking to your lips again —long after you have partaken of it ‘And you will be ready for it-you will be Hungry. Recause, at Old Point Comfort the ‘constant ‘cep of ozone-laden sea breezes will sharpen the most lan- guid appetite. ‘Then. you will delight in all those sea products for which Tidewater Virginia is famous. Oysters, terrapin, crabs and fish are tresh from nearby waters and are not refrigerated when served ala Chamberlin. With these, a variety and an abundance of everything good to eat—garden products of a quality } which our ideal climate makes possible. And last, but not least, the Real Virginia ‘Corn Broad, Smithfield Ham, Terrapin a la Chamberlio, All the Keal Thing—no imitations. The aaily menus of the Chamberlin are clab- orate and elegant, and the service ts perfect. * * * ‘These are a few of the reasons why you owe yourself a trip to Old Point Comfort. Hotel Chamberlin Fortress Monroe, Virginia offered by the beat establishmen tues of the salts of p> |. Special Booklet on ton Jnst acros the Jamestown Exposition wnter'from the Crambertin, tn fall riere, 49 the aite uf the Jamestown Exposition ertebrating the theee hunitredih annterr= sory of the rurlieat Pajlish settlement tu Amerion The Chambertin seill be heartquartera fur Foreign Uf Eiats ane Commiasionera iinting the Exposition tts Toeatiom and equipment moKing i jor this purpose, The Chamberlin. ta the most tent a comportahte residence for ail rialtars its facilities are wned Tf yon fail to find lijernturodescriotive of the Chamberlin at the offices of the various transportation com. Fill gladly ive 900 aay desired jaformation regarding rates, reservation of rooms, ete. Manager Box 74 G, 7 Adleww., Fortress Monroe, iireaches Old Potnt C __A pad of two hundred § weeks—take a steamship crnise from New York to Vorto Rico, Stopa day or two at interesting places Most luxurions hotel accommodations on board, steamer during the entire trip, All outside staterooms, Weekly sailings. Special tourist oe Vie rate, including every expense, $ij0, Send for booklets, THE NEW YORK AND PORTO RICO STEAMSHIP CO,, 12 Broadway, New York. or Raymond and Whitcomb Co., 25 Union Square, N. ¥. Porto Rico Cards for Bridge Whist for ton cvnts in stamps. Mp EU Xx’s Original London Puts new life into. the con- valescent. Creates a healthy ap- petite and good red blood, LUYTIES BROTHERS, Agents. Y. Halved for the Substitute ISHOP TALBOT, the “Cowboy Bisho,” the original of the bishop pictured by Oven Wister in his ‘Lin McLean” and ‘The Virgin ian,” had a host of picturesque experiences during the years of his life on the plains when he v Bishop of Wyoming and Idaho. tering a particularly wild minin; Idaho one day, he went from one saloon and vars bling house to another, inviting the men to at a meeting in one of the dance-halls on the fol! ing day. Out of sheer curiosity to hear wh churchman would say, the men flocked + meeting; and his trenchant words and his mar ness made instant frienc ‘or three weeks he remained at the cam working day and night, and when finally he an- nounced that he must leave, a committe: | miners solemnly went to him and offered hi salary of $2,000 to stay and ‘hustle up this preachin’ business.” He was, of course, unable to accept their proposition, but offered to send them a good man in his place. ‘To this, howe the committee demurred. It was not * deal,” they said. ‘They retired for consultation, and then can back with another offer. “If you'll se good talker and a good mixer,” they said guarantee him at least $1,000 a ye. please,” they added, imploringly, us no stick." —Harper's Weekly N ENGLISH wit) remarked women that while romance made wrec of them, marriage made them look like px’ buildings. —Harlequin. Permanent Receipt HAD often heard of the literal quality of t Chinese mind and had a personally deliver sample of itone morning. I went into a jewele shop to buya souvenir spoon. ‘The selection mad I wrote upon a piece of paper the inscript “Hongkong, 1906,” to have the same engraved on the bowl. As I started to leave the store t Chinaman called me back and ask deposit. I gave him 75 cents and made an the fact on the paper on which I had written t! intended inscription. When I called for my spoon the next day it was inscribed in the bow! “Hongkong, 1906 Paid 75 Cents.” —Travel Maga: Unsolved ACK LONDON, the noveli affection for children, In San Francisco there are two twin siste litle girls of six years, of whom Mr. 1 very fond. On the way to his boat one morning, Mr. don met one of the twins. “He stopped and shook her hand. “Good morning, my dear,” he said. “And which of the twins are you?” “The little girl answered gravely “Tm the one what's out walkin has a great | ton Star. DRIDA, CUBA, SOUTIT. JANTIC COAST LINE or. Hroudway and 0th Street P clus forn ‘th ausy Men and Inc he car ; tions and arra agre tern Wi peri Laan; cago comicbooks.com