New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-08-02
NOTES.

Mrs. LippincOtt, Grace Greenwood" is at
the Ocean House. Newport. The Hon S. 5. Cox Of New
York at the HOTEL. Those interested in the re-
giOus of Martbas Vineyard are showing Themselves
somewhat jealous of the rapid encrOachmens of the
"world around the celebrated campmeetiDg ground.
Every year that part of the Summer settlement outside
the camp fence is increasing in size and relative i'm
pOrtance The Outside" cottages larger and
pTetentous than those within the nclosure. Hotels
which threaten to become fashionable" building
completed and eating saloons are becoming more nu-
merOus. Some sincere MethOdsts predict with
that Marha's Vineyard will soon become popular
watering place. Bathing at the Vineyard, formerly
neglected amusement, is now assuming its proper i'm
portance. Twenty-Five or thirty lighthouses have
been erected the beach. The beach is not particu
larly good one however and the surf very uncertain,
sometimes disappearing entirely. The hut on Mt.
Washington called the Tip Top House rents for
5000 for the season, about six weeks usually.
The charges Sc a day....At Mt Kearsarge,
North Conway, N. H., the Summer visitors have
organized Archery Club, aud have had tourna-
ment. There were IA on side, and although the com
pany shot badly, account of want Of practice, the
ladies and gentlemen pronounced the affair delightful
AS archery is uncommon in this country
the following "rues" adopted by the Club of In
erest l. Two captains shall be chosen by ballot, who
shall elect alternately their respective archers The
target shall be placed ten PAGES distant Each person.
commencing with the first chosen shall have three
cessiye shots and the trial shall be closed by the
pires, Immediately preceded by the captains. 4. One
round Of shots having been fred and the victory of sides
decided, trial shall take place between all who hit
within the ring for the individual championship The
champion shall receive the reward Of his skill at the
hands Of the lady who shall be selected purpose
Immediately after the close of the game c. The exercises
will close with entertainment to be given by the mem
bers Of the Club
cooperative" cottage being in successful use at
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trunk" might be convenient well economical at
Saratoga "A son Of the Hon. Henry NJ Watts formerly
L. 5. Minister to Austria, recently had escape
from drowning at Cape May, and his rescue very
exciting While beyond his depth his strength failed
him. and lie began to sink His cries attracted the atte
ton Of large crowd upon the shore Mr. Hugh
MeCauley was swimming at the time with rope tied
around him, with which his friends on shore were
amusing themselves by pulling the swimmer in after he
had gone out considerable distance As soon as Mr..
McCauey discovered the dangerhe TO the drown
ing and caught him by the hair. The people on
shore then began drawing them in. When about half
way in the rope broke line Of people Joined hand in
hand was Immediately formed and stretched out to
them. They were both finally landed. The young man
was inanlmate, but finally restored. People who
prefer quiet place to spend the Summer 20 TO Block
Island. Wars in Europe, murders in New-York nor
fashionable gossip from Newportts nearest neghbor 25
miles away-are warranted not TO disturb the peace Of
TINS gem OF te sea more imam once or twice week,
for visitors and mails go there In sailboat which sus
ponds its trips in stormy weather The "geat days on
Block Island when excursion steamer from Provi-
dence visits the place. and then If the is smooth the
people turn honest penny by carting the people
ashore from the boats I'm ox-wagons. Ginores band
not the Boston Gilmore but Rhode Islander Of whom
the people Of that State feel proud though lac had
projected and conducted Jubilee and who like the
immortal g.. served with his band under Gen. Burnside
so.s there Friday, and the Islanders making
great prepara.. Ons to greet him and his friends.