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LUKAY CAVERN, PAGE COUNTY, VIRGINIA. 



On the side of a rocky ledge by the path leading to the Fish Market 

 is a miniature lake, in which the formation of calcite crystals is yet 

 going on. It is a very beautiful object, the snow-white crystals forming 

 a pleasing contrast with the brown color of the surrounding rock. 



The Seutiuel aud Spectre. 



The Grotto of Oberon is reached by crossing the Chasm. Here is a 

 diminutive fountain surrounded by innumerable stalactites of great 

 beauty. Just beyond lies the Bridal Chamber, so called on account of the 

 delicately veiled stalactites and stalagmites occurring there. Until one 



