The New York herald., 1867-08-19

Surroundiugs-Its Villas and Drivcs-~he
Attraction to Tourists.
GLEN CovR, L. T., august IA. 1897.
Twenty five miles from the busting of the bust
ness strife OF New York. situate upon the wide and
placid waters OF Long Island Sound, where nature has
becn lavish In her decorations Of OF miles Of
rolling ground, aud whero artistic adornments comb
with rustic features to perpetuate perfect harmony
lies the sweet spot OF Glen Cove Its populsre It's visit
and It's landed proprietors identified In their
of life with the and daily traffic OF the
tropois that it correctly be chroncled Of
Its suburbs, though remote Lfc here hath charms
Conentmsnt and bliss concentrate their heavenly
attributes around this garden o. nature this lovely do
man Caro- hore seems left behind, aud those who rest
within the pleasant embrace Of its perfect valleys is
emerald covered knolls aud to the weird whisper
Dgs its stately forests happier with their
than amid the supremacy OF mercantile life Nature
here delights grand scale to cater to tho enrapurcd
sense of sight, rolling hills rugged clifs stately
groves miniature valleys and smooth folds clasp hands
with tho works OF man, aud in communion therevith
proclaim this landscape of and
peace.
DOCK large and substantial erected by the instru-
mentality OF an old and esteemed citizen rst welcomes
the visitor to this secluded glon. Here many OF Its
iadie and its townes most do congregate. Under
covering and amid the luxury Of the members Of
the gener sojourning hero pass many hours The
gossip features the fresh arrivals undergo at this
spot that criticism that modest youth does most la
Ascending gentle grade, excavated 10 the side
of hi is the carriage road which conveys tho visitor
at to the points OF interest.
Growing the knolls that nature hero has erocsd as
silent sentnes the reracy Of the business and nhat
ants of Cove lying times half concealed amid
the outrageous groves that adorn their SUBMITS and
broad pateaus In perfect keeping with the diversified
beauties Of the locality found many ns residences,
whore symmetry OF architecture combines with
the taste displayed ia decorations Of the grounds
surrounding them In producing ecene Of reposo
and striking display Of seni-rusc beauty, which,
whle peculiarly effective, Is by no means obtrusve
but in unison with the grandeur OF natures
work The buildings mostly OF frame well adapted
to tho requirements OF the position and tastes OF their
owners, painted in bright and at times subdued coors
without in addition to the sweet comfort within tha.
seems to reign supreme Some however are more pro-
Arabian styles although there Is similarity that pre-
itself in the verandahs balconies and bay windows
agreeable absence Of that painful rgidtY too often OBJ
served in tho construction OF rural retreats and the laying
out and embelshment Of their surrounding grounds.
Directly opposite the pavilion. and bounding the limo
OF the that leads to the little business centre OF the
about % The prncoiy residence Of Mr. W. Kounard The
building approached through stately ayenues shaded
no
nant Arabian characteristics lofty, commanding aud
beautiful in its arabesqus adornments and general ap
pearance Situate upon q site where nature, aided
by the cultivated tastes Of its proprietor, has las.
| ished her favor. It is ono OF the most prominent
| Of Long Islands princey hsbiiations Tho view
| Of the cove and away beyond upon tho quiet
waters OF the Sound, Ia superb. The grounds kept
in most enchanting condition OF order and rural beauty
hundreds Of grim oaks, whose thick limbs seem 10 act
sentnels 10 the subduod portions or the owners
forty acres shade the pobblsd avenues. gracefully
moulded mounds sweeping lawns, rustic arbors stately
green houses and beds where rare exocs saue tho air
with redoen perfumes The whole produces an enchant
tauftv of
beauties to the times whom fairies and winged sprs
visited the realms of man and cnthralcd him With their
fascinating temptations The stables OF Mr. Kennard,
hs hot houses his DOCKS his lodges and all tho pncely
appurcnnnces Of his domain are OF the mos, extensive
and complete character maginable-too grand, almost
for poor human beings but suggestive Of that comfort
and pleasure suited TO tho most fasdious King alive
All that wealth provide cultivated taste suggest
has beon iavished until worked humanity and all
OF toll from the confined quarters OF the metropolis
might well and truly imagine themselves IN an earthly
with arts combinations, can bring contenment
aud peace Of mind to the weared toer in the throngcd
paths OF business here II is most surely 10 BIO found
Leaving this villa drive OF two and half miles by
road nicely graded and rolling in s character, carries
visitor to the centre Of life OF the village Bordered
by farms PLEASANTLY situated and under the highes state
OF cultivation presents constant succession Of titled
zelda and here and there may he worthy yeomen
behind those INSTRUMENTS OF toll that alone proclaim the
Independence OF Az the eye stretches along tbs
avenue docs not present we toy enssnos OF ,hc de
sates the character OF is denzens and the e wherein
they have acquired fame Of being country princes
Il
drive casting shadows nearly H. enhancing tie
brilancy OF Its rustic features Passing manu- actoes,
wherein are invested hundreds Of thousands OF dollars.
donong the industry and activity OF Glen Cove's ct
zeus aud dartng through the principal Streets that
contain in o narrow compass artisans OF every type,
many Of whom have acquired IN Independence bchttng
their exerons and honorable reward for lifelong
| toll and extending In close proximity TO swelling hills
ars finely curved roads, bounded by the outrageous
locust and upon sides OF which res, in lovely seciu
sou embowersd by giant monarchs OF the forest Villas
neat and agreeable In their character These combine
In their characteristics ths pleasant blend
| ing OF tho Gothic Italian and English styles though
modified combined and improved upon. Here, besides
drive that for It's compactpess unsurpassaoe, which
II like TO solid masonry and aligned with the ever beau
tfu shaded trees nd 70 this section, are other
villas all partakng the grand features and encompassed
| with the beauties above noted.
| Glen Cove, though quite unknown, presents TO the
tourist fresh from Alpine roamngs pictures OF
natures work and the handcraf OF man. which consi!-
| tute II q domain lovely IN the extreme and full OF
auet retreats engaging tho consian, attentions OF ail
| Who soourn within its pleasant precincts.
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