Evening Star Newspaper, December 9, 1934, Page 46

D—6 CHILE ENCHANTING INLIFE AND SCENE Sophisticated Cities Con- trast Unspoiled and Ma- jestic Nature. BY ELSIE BROWN, Managing Editor. Bulletin of the Pan- ion. merica; let Un This s the twelfth of a series of articles on travel tn Pan-American countries. It is Summer in Santiago, capital | of Chile, that lovely city which lies almost as far south of the Equator as Washington lies north If you were there this morning you probably would have a late breakfast, which may be typically American, with delicious coffee, rolls, orange juice and bacon and eggs. Then after a look through one of the voluminous Sun- day papers, complete with American | comics, you could set forth to church, mass at the spacious cathedral or service in the Englich-American chapel About noon San the vounger set &n hour or two of coc versation, ti popular feature of dai life r only t ea, cccktail and dance h f the r afternoon. If you are not lunching at your ex- cellent hotel, perhaps you will go to one of the famous restaurants, La Bahia or La Posada del Corregidor. | both near the center of town and famous for their food. Delicacies Abound. In both. as well as in your hotel, | you will find delectable Chilean sea | food, oysters, enormous lobsters and many kinds of fish, among which the | delicate boneless white conger is per- | haps pre-cminent. It is this which a | ‘Washington gourmet is said to have | imported by airplane for a dinner of gpecial elegance. Roast kid is another exotic delicac Chilean wi: reputation f abroad States dollar way in Chile, he best red or white bought for less than 50 have long enjoyed a wine may b cents. After lunch the races are in ord if you wish to see upper class Sal tiago, both human and equine. The race track is on the outskirts of the city. The grandstand faces the stal- | wart, snow-capped Andes The scene is gay and colorful. The | spectators, dressed in Bond street and | the Rue de la Paix fashions, usually | promenade between races, meeting | friends and placing bets. On week days the race course is the haunt of university students, who come there to con their b as they pace up and down. Leaving the races early. you will have time to ascend one of the two wooded a owery hills, Santa Lucia and Sa obal, within the Santa I rmounted by of 1via who, 3 is t T a Peru 1el iago San Cristobal. a ed by automobile or funicular, bears on its summit an enormous statue of the Virgin of the Immagulate Congggtion, | s0 large that the dedestal confhins a chapel. af Panorama of City. Magnificent panoramas of the eity are presented from both hills. Tower- ing over the picturesque streets, the buildings, trees, gardens and parks are the Andean peaks, their snowy summits rosy in the sun's dying rays. As you step outside your hotel you find standing nearby venders of the handsome woolen rugs, spun and woven by hand by the Araucanian Indians of Southern Chile. In curio and antiquity shops nearby examples of their silver jewelry are for sale, heavy earrings and strangely linked necklaces resembling which be seen in the Archeological Muse & place of great interest. Copper pots in vases in other shops are reminders of the wealth of Chilean mines. At the many art exhibitions may be found delightful paintings at prices which are very modest in American money. m, Glorious Flowers, If you leave the business center of Santiago with its tall buildings and narrow streets and walk to the broad, | shady boulevard known aes Las De- licias, you will find one of the most charming sights of the city, the flower | market. Here almost every flower | under the sun may be found, inter- | RESORTS. ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. N ST.PeTEnsBURG ~ FLORIDA On Tampa Bay and park. Neer to all sports, fi:m service and cuisine. 310 rooms. Modern, fire roof. American plan, Bwkld on request. 2y HE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, ‘Where YVisitors to Chile Try Luck Only a few miles from Valparaico is Vinadel Mar, one of Chile's gayest and most sophisticated resoris. The Muricipal Casino, shown here, overlooks the Pacific and is usually crowded with visitors, especially from ebread, vho indulge their taste for gambling. 25 to seasons, the last of the mums still bei. on sale lilacs, daflodils, iris, violets and freesias are in bloom. Freesias are grown outdoors, appear- ing in early Spring in company with masses of lovely primulas and pansies, perhaps encircling a small decorative orange tree or palm, for the climate of Santiago is such that almost all fruits end flowers grow here. The walls of every house are overhung with glorfous roses, and wisteria, as in Washington, grows luxuriantly. At this Summer season those who live in Northern and Central Chile are thinking about vacations. Few count are most blessed with places of recreat d foreigners, or h offer mre Thi) ndred mil roads w <cursion r: pay ytel bills while are away five days, if you make arrange- ments through a tourist agency on the National Railways. The southern resort hotels are simple but adequate, with running water in every room, and good table d'hote meals help you | make the traveler comfortable, What Does One See? A country of mountains, lakes, riv- ers and forests, and a line of snowy summits to keep you company almost every moment of the trip. Through green fields, the train passes to the Araucanian country. Farther south the German colonists, who left home after 1848, built their high-gabled houses and cleared their prosperous farms. On you travel, past shining rivers to the blue expanze of Lake Llanquihue, beyond which rises the perfect white cone of Otor in shape the coun- terpart of Fujiyama—accompanied by the Thunderer and Czlbuco. Those who had the pleasure of sceing the exhbition of South American water colors by Eliot O'Hara at the Cor- coran Gallery about two years ago will, femember his delightful picture of @sArno-in the Japanese manner. At Puerto Varas, on Llanquihue, you may get off the train for one of the RESORTS. FLORIDA.V 1 most beautiful trips in southern Chile. | Crossing the lake by a small steamer | | which stops at various landings and 2ffords a continuous series of wonder- ful views, you will come in a few hours to Ensenada. with its small German hotel. Walking along the wooded road from the landing, you will see foxgloves and fuchsias grow- ing wild, and in early spring a holly- | like shrub with small bright orange | flowers, | Climax of Beauty. A short automobile trip brings you | to another lake, Todos los Santos or Esmeraldas (Emerald), so called from the color of the water. Because of the | snow-covered peaks which hem in the narrow lake on all sides, the v vegetation and the clear waters consider this the most beautiful of all the Chilean lakes. From its head you may go on over the pass to Argen- tina, across Lake Nahuel Huapi, and thence by rail to Buenos Aires. This was the route followed, in the reverse | direction, by Secretary Hull when he American conferences in Montevideo. The Chilean lakes and rivers are a paradise for fishermen, the mountain trails alluring for riding and the scenery always a delight. The discrim- inating tourist finds here a new and unspoiled region, where simplicity lingers and the grandeur of nature is not converted into an appanage of luxury. A round trip of less than three weeks south from Puerto Montt, near Puerto Varas, will enable you to visit the Straits of Magellan, a glorious Journey through a maze of islands and fjords. past glaciers and the ever- present Andes, to the city of Punta | Arenas, perhaps, with numerous Chile- ans. vou will choose the seashore instead of the lakes. Many are the seaside resorts to fit all purses, but | the best known is Vina del Mar. a few miles from Valparaico. Simplicity does not reign here. The villas are sumptuous, the casino overlooking the | Pacific luxurious and equipped for all ORLANDO LAUNCHES SEASON NEXT WEEK Two-Week Christmas Pete Starts December 12, With Welcome to Visitors. ORLANDO, Fla., December 9 —The coming week in Orlando marks the most spectacular of the season's pageants as the annual Christmas celebration and welcome to Winter visitors takes place December 12. The Orlando Chamber of Com- of holiday festivities until Christmas. Annual lighting of the thousands of tiny colored electric lights lining streets and avenues will take place as dusk falls December 12. The 30-foot Christmas tree moored to floats in Lake Eola will be illuminated also, while lighted sailboats cruise about the lake and illuminated airplanes float overhead. The Christmas lighting ceremony is a long standing custom in Orlando, and Winter visitors participate an- nually in great numbers. One of the holiday events will be | the Coronation Ball for Winter vis- | itors at Orlando Country Club where |the Queen of Christmas will be crowned and introduced with her court of costumed lords and ladies. RESORT DATA COMPILED NEW YORK, December 8—The American Express Co. has an- nounced the publication of The New York - Florida - Nassau - Havana Gim- let. a 100-page magazine giving his- torical sketches, maps, authentic travel data on the various resorts, and which will be distributed free upon request to the American Express Company’s Miami, Florida, office. | Many visitors come from abroad in the Summer season. Eighteen days by steamer from New | York brings you to Valparaiso; not eighteen days at sea. for there are | many interesting ports of call along the way, besides the transit of the Panama Canal. From Valparaiso it is three hours to Santiago by electric train, through green hills, fruit trees, and sheets of California poppies, called by the Chileans “golden thim- bles.” Or you may cross the Potomac | to the Washington airport, take a plane on Sunday or Wednesday for returned early this year from the Pan- | the well-known games of chance. ! Miami and in 6 days be in Santiago. | RESORTS. AT!:ANTIC CITY, N. J. RESORTS. ATLANTIC CITY, N. J. HOLLYWOOD BEACH HOT[ AND GOLF CLUB SHollywoed 7. Amazingly complete faciliti on’ the © “Super-Ame Plan" beach, golf course, ya ] ocean fishing pier. Write for booklet “If You Were King of Florida.” Open Dec. 20. A BETTER LIVING ! 7 You who seek life at its hest with an ahundance of the gond things, Health, Happiness, Rest, Recreation, Sport and S un- <hine. will love Orlando. Good times for everyane in this me. tropolis of solid Central Florida. Finest of Churches. Schools and Rollins College, in Winter Park, extend you a hearty welcome. Vacationing in Orlando s wise economy and a sound investment in better living FOR NEW INTERESTING Wi * il ays the offerings of a dozen theatres, Especially Popular During the house types at proportionately and apartments at exceptionally highways. NEW YORK-FLORIDA NASSAU - HAVANA GIMLET A RESORT TRAVEL MAGAZINE 100 pages—including a N. ¥. City Sec- tion—Hotel Rates—Maps—How to go— What to see—Culbertson on “Contract.” Newsstands 25c. or FREE €opy if vou write AMERICAN FXPRESS CO. MIAMI._FLA. BELLEAIR, FLA, WO of the finest 18- hole golf courses in the South... beautiful RESORTS. ATLANTIC CITY. N. DELIGHTFUL, INTERESTING axo ENTERTAINING A mild and'#quable winter climate t¢mpered by the Gulf Stream, consistently fair weather and an atmosphere of quiet activity for rest and recreation in warm sunshine and fresh sea air. The Boardwalk, spanning seven miles of silvery strand and fascinating sea—(always free of snow)—is the brilliant centre of winter seashore life . . . stylish throngs promenading and roller chairing . . . visiting the ocean piers and world's smartest shops « .. sun bathing and horseback riding on the beach . .. enjoying games, clubs, cafes, exhibits, etc. All-year golf—splendid courses...indoor ice skating, champion- ship hockey and sea water swimming pools... music and dancing. Christmas-New Year Holidays An Entire Week of Gay Festivity and Endless Entertainment A great variety of hotels range from palatial Boardwalk establish- ments, with hot and cold sea w. ater baths, to informal boarding moderate winter rates. Homes low winter rentals. Low round-trip fares by train, bus and air. Excellent through HARRY BACHARACH, Mayor FIVE FAMOUS HOTELS | (.o oat:[wa/é « . . offer to the winter visitor perfection of accom- modations in the central, most colorful section of the oceanfront, with matchless service, palatial cards, concerts, dances appointments and appealing cuisine. Extensive sun decks and solaria for healthful sun- bathing — spacious lounges — sea water baths — and individual features. ATLANTIC CITY merce is planning a two-week period | D. C, DECEMBER 9, 1934_PART TWO. The Traveler’s Notebook Miami Denies Hotel Rates Are Excessive—Italy *Freezes” Charges Every Six Months to Aid Visitors in Estimating Costs. BY JACQUES FUTRELLE, JR. ROM Miami, Fla, comes the plaint somebody is spreading | | rumors that hotel and apnn-l | ment rates are unjustifiably | high. Up jumps Leonard K | Thomson, former president of the Miami Hotel Men's Association, and we give him the floor to answer the charges. “A claim that prices will be unrea- sonable is unwarranted,” says Mr. | Thomson. “There may be some in- | stances where rates will be increased | but it is my belief that in general rates may be charge in a few cases.” charged last year. “The approximate rates quoted this season in the Bayfront hotels, from which other hotels gauge their prices, are lower than those quoted for 1930-31. | “The recognized hotels in Greater | Miami maintain & uniform, more or | less standard rate at all times, and cuch hotels should not be penalized by false accusations because excessive rates may be charged in a few cases. —— | T PROBABLY never will prevail in America, but Italy has instituted a far-sighted system on hotel rates. | The government helps decide what | charges are proper in each locality, | and then proceeds to “freeze” them at that figure. Woe unto the hotel pro- | prietor who raises prices in the face of a sudden influx for some popular | event! For Mussolini does not relish having laws of the land flouted. | members to secure reservations early at Southern resorts. Inquiries on routes, hotels and recreational facili- ties are pouring in on the local office much faster than last year, and other A. A. A Clubs report the same ex- perience. The exodus to Florida began so early and is so decidedly heavy that the Orange Blossom Special of the Sea- board Air Line will make its initial trip of the season from New York next Saturday. Last season the first run was made January 2. The special is equipped with air conditioning. CLEVER. these statisticians. The | French Line builds an enormous Every six months, the rates are carefully considered and revised to meet whatever changes may have occurred in foreign exchange, travel tendencies and the willingness with chip, the Normandie, and the which tourists pay. The advantages | floating palace, costing several millions, of such a system are that travelers | immediately becomes an inspiration to can find out in advance precisely what | those who like to figure out how many accommodations will cost, and plan vears' peanut crop will reach the their budget accordingly. Rate books moon, etc. Here is one of the latest are distributed to state-owned travel |results of statistical enterprise: bureaus and independent agencies| The Normandie will carry 38,000 bed throughout the world. Italy, making a | sheets, 10200 pillow cases, 226,000 strong and united effort to convince napkins, 30,000 bath towels and the world of its tourist attractions, is | 150.000 plain towels. The Emipire gaining in popularity, and its hotel |State Building coud be completely policy is an important consideration.| enveloped in the supply of linens — | aboard the liner, and there would be 'LORIDA sunshine will pour nflenuugh left over to wrap up a few benefactions down upon under- | other imposing skyscrapers. privileged children of Northern To provide meals for each round communities if plans of the Sun-Ray | trip, the ship's larder will carry, it Health Resort and the Coral Gables |is estimated, 70000 eggs, 7.000 chick- Kiwanis Club are carried out | ens and game birds, 35.000 pounds of Several activities are being mapped ' meats 6,000 gallons of table wine 7,000 to raise funds which will enable 100 opottles of fine wines and champagne, or more youngsters to make the trip | 2,600 -bottles of liquors, 4,000 gallons south and bask in Florida's noted | of beer and 9,500 bottles of mineral vitamins. The Kiwanis Club will | water. sponsor early in March a benefit per- | formance in which is expected to take | part an imposing array of stage, screen and radio stars. The horse and dog tracks will also be the scenes of events to swell the fund. . j“jfi"OR K HOTELS, PENN POST HOTEL in the heart of New York City S. W. Cor. 8th Ave. & 31st St. CLEAN. MODERN ROOMS Single, $1.50 up Double, $2.50 up VIDENCE that Florida will enjoy a great Winter season is coming in on every hand. The A. A. A.| District of Columl Motor Club re- cently took occasion to warn fts RESORTS. MIAMI, FLA. RESORTS. ily Winier Average Maximum Temperaiure OutwITTIN under sun-ray treatments living. Robust health and the asking —and at pri diversion for every mood Living Costs are much th ready-to-live-in housekee, More elaborate units, $7 and appointments. Come Now prepared to stay all season. Just pack your summer togs and sports equipment, and set sail for the Cities of the economical way of really FREE: Booklet giving rates of Commerce — Miami o ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. 74° WARM NOW IN ..ot prices you can aofford / Vivacious and Sparkling is the gay winter life of the Miamis. Winter cares and worries fade modest of vacation budgets. There's a sunshine $600 for the season, or from $50 to $100 monthly. hotels, $2, $4, $7, and $10, depending on location MIAMI“Mia G WINTER Capital of America Horse Raeing - Begine Dec.15.33 months, 2 tracks. Golf « Tournaments begin Dec. 8. 11 sporty courses. Fishing«300 charter boats. 653 kinds of game fish. Dog Racing -~ 201 nights from Dec. 1st on 3 tracks. and zestful out-of-doors happiness are yours for ces to please the most Facilities for 150,000 Visitors assure low coms petitive rates. More than 200 hotels, 5000 furnished homes and 10,000 apartments in tropical settings. Air Races=-All American Meet. Jan. 10th,11th & 12th. Jail Alal = Lightning-fast Cuban sport. Foreign stars. Yachting = Annual deepe sea races. Speed and sailing, Polo-Tri-weekly matches, Fast ponies, leading stars, Park Sports-Fifty tennis courts, lawn bowling, roque, shufleboard,horseshoes,ete. j Surf Bathing - 8 miles of beach. Temperature of surf averages seventy degrees. e same as at home. Cozy, ping units from $200 to 50 to $2500. First class Sun. It’s the clever and Outwitting Winter. and details, write to Chambes r Miami Beack, Florida Visit our Chicago Information Office, 180 N. Michigan Blvd. MIBEACH ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. What promises to be the greatest son St. Petersburg has ever experi way . . . and thousands of peopl playing in the sunny outdoors ARG NVITES YOU THE SEASON IS ON— winter sea- enced is under e are already here and enjoying life at its best . . . St. Petersburg invites you! BOOKLET ADDRESS CHAMBER OF COMMER(] Your inquiry will be welcomed by each of the following. Rates by day, week or season will be sent, with booklets, upon request. TRAYMORE MARLBOROUGH-BLENHEIM DENNIS « CHAFFONTE-HADDON HALL GHTON Apply o Local Raslread Offices for Special Round-Trip Rates g'rfl“ greem .o .gor- geous fairways perfect condition ... rolling land. Private beach, cay banas, swimming pool, speed boating, - SUNDECKS OVERLGOKING. sailing, fishing, Lo tHE QTN PENNSYLVANIA AVE. ond the BEACH -//,5" MysIc ATLANTIC CITY'S DISTINCTIVE HOTEL ~Sidiaiiinnd = Enjoy The Gala Holida Ehborach EVERYTHING IS READY! All summer and fall St. Petersburg has been preparing for your entertainment. Playgrounds have been enlarged and improved. Golf courses are in finest condition. The beaches are mere alluring than ever. There's a new freshness in the air, a brighter blue in the sky, and a new welcome awaiting the guests of the Sunshine City. | horse-back riding, | tennis, skeet and trap | shooting. OPENING JANUARY 10TH AME!|CANIP|.AN RATES NO HIGHER FOR 1938 A GREAT CALENDAR OF INTERESTING EVENTS bas been planned for every week that lies ahead. Regattas, tournam festivals, pageants, greyhound racing, boxing, big league baseball, dances, concerts, Open Forum=—every kind of cultural, recreation or entertainmenf attraction. A special program of social events has been arranged for the younger visitors. STEAMSHIPS. ® A real holiday that takes only s business days! From New York December 27, at midnight . . . re- turn January 7. Fares, $145up. Summereverywhere!SeeKing- EARLY RESERVATIONS SUGGESTED. B\ cooxs 1ons MANAGEAINT RAIRSON cooK MANAGM ' i PLAN TO COME EARLY AND STAY LATE. St. Petersburg that you'll want to stay for a long vacation. So éarly and stay late. Heotels, apartments and furnished homes at reasonable rates. Moderate living costs. Excelleat schools from kindergarten through 3-year Junior College. WRITE FOR FREE ILLUSTRATED BOOKLET No matter what your present plans may be, don’t fail to get this new booklet with information and interesting pictures of sunny St. Petersburg and the Gulf Coast. Write to C. L. Deaderick, Sec'y., Chamber of Commerce — CUISINE OF ESTABLISHED EXCELLENCE You will 1 RRIRILLRT IRTIIAEI g IR LA IT IR LRI | ' Nassau and its glorious sun-drencha beaches. Details from YOUR OWN TRAVEL AGENT or Canadian Pacific: stonin Jamaics,and shopin ; 1tas Englishstores ... Havana, ocB g Emprtss rltaln home of the thumba. .. W @” Also. . .4-day Christmas W Cruise. From New York December 22. Fares, $65 up. C. E. Phelps, General Agent, 14th TWC FAMOUS, BEAUTIFULLY APPOINTED MODERN HOTELS and NBW é’or&Al'[:l.‘ ]I\I-O‘);lgflw“h” 1;21‘? RENOWNED ORMOND-DAYTONA nflfl. FLORIDA . C. National courses, tennis, saddle horses. Interchange of meals, bridge parties, dinner parties and teas in delightful social surroundings. Frank W. Regan, Mg. Dir. with bath and meals from $6.00 a Until Jan. 1st, write or phone | | ¢ ;. m&‘:yolx“ Write to HARRINGTON MILLS, owner, ';‘.'..’_. Beach, Fla. o | New York Office, Biltmore Hotel | 2 AT BELLEAIR, FLORIDA