Evening Star Newspaper, January 9, 1921, Page 67

THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C.—ROTOGRAVURE SECTION_JANUARY 9, e Character Studies of the Islanders of Machipongo Bay The mode of living of the islanders differs little from Colonial times. Thirty miles north of the Virginia Capes, sepa- Although shut off from the mainland by Machipongo bay, the islanders They are picturesque, and they cling to the old-time customs. They know rated from the mnml.and by the waters of Machipongo are true Virginians, and they are proud of the traditions that attach them- not the honk of an automobile, and the ox-cart is a safe-and-sure conveyance. Bay, live a quaint island people. And perhaps they selves to the name. They are kindly and outspoken, hospitable and peace- Photo by H. Armstrang Rotwres have found the spring of eternal youth, for surely loving. Aunt Lil’ uses the spinning wheel which has been in her family for their ages are not measured by the passing years. centuries. Photo by H. Armstrong Kiberte, The islanders obtain their living from the sca. Offshore and in the deeper channels of the bay, fish Isolation is not without its compensation to the islanders, and the taveler must go a long way to ponds are operated on a commercial scale, and clams and scallops are gathered from the shallow waters find a people with more colorful surroundings.. Mis’ Jenny lives alone, and her meals are cooked on a at low tide. It is a happy, care-free life, with the salt breeze snapping the small sail, the white-caps crane before an open fireplace. Rumor has it that there are pots of gold hidden under the floor of her dancing in the sun. tiny cabin, which dates back to Washington's time. But there really is no gold; Mis' Jenny’s treasure is her golden smile of hospitality. Phow By M. Armstrung Roberrs, Phoio by H Arinstrung Robwrta,