Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-09-01
Recreation at Rye Beach.
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RYE BEACH, Aug. 81, 1871.
MeSSrS. Editors The season" is nearly at
close, and yet among your many and varied
correspondents no one, we believe has vet ap-
peared from Rye Beach. In the absence, then,
Of any Special" perhaps an off-hand sketch of
a trip 10 this beautiful spot may not be amiss,
for it certainly ought not to remain entirely
"unhonored and unsung."
We booked at the Farragut house, but one
meal only, and then mere look into the room
assigned us, Immediately reversed the decision
which had been made up to remain there the
first night Fortune favored, however, and our
diligence was rewarded by room in the pretti-
est and newest cottage flor such they are caled)
at this section of the beach. The gentlemanly
proprietor, Mr.. G. Harrison Jenness, is both
reasonable and obliging (and for this our read
ers will please bear in mind we are not paid, as
we settled our bills regularly with the rest, and
spares no pains TO render his guests in every
sense of the word comfortable and happy To
this end he has constructed the house Of which
we have spoken, in a manner that is every way
convenient and ornamental. 1t contains
accommodations for between thirty and forty
guests, who are not packed, but pleasantly
'od9ed IN square, capacious, aryl rooms, the
upper ones, together with cheerful little cupo-
la which crowns the structure, commanding
prominent and extended Wow of the ocean.
broad piazza, looking toward three of the four
points of compass, is thoroughly appreciated and
very generally fTequented, save when a storm
or damp evening drives us into
the charming and Hastily furnished parlor,
or when the welcome bell invites us into the no
less cheerful dining hall, where, under
the skillful and experimenting hand Of Mrs.
Jenness, the Cravings Of nature" are abundant
ly and speedily satisfied. Thus located, and but
a few steps from the ocean. does any one inquire
how we could have good time? With we'll
filled and jolly household, with the merry voices
of Misses Grace, Ella, May, Matte and many
more too numerous to mention, adding soace
to lonesome hour, to say nothing of the cheer
ing smile of the cold folks" does any one fail to
see how fortnight was like a dream with the
days that are passed? (Which the same would
rise to eXplain.G
There are, undoubtedly, few who are not well
acquainted with the usual method of spending
time at the seaside; therefore general deserip-
tons would be redundant. We wish, however,
to remark that, in our opinion, Rye Beach is one
of the most desirable locations upon our coast.
The beach, it is true, is not nearly so extended
as many others, but its slope is exceedingly
gradual, rendering it most delightful for bath
ing and driving. This beach is broken two or
three times by rocky capes, projecting short
distance into the sea, over which the waves dash
angrily after a storm, entertaining the beholder
for hours uninteruptedly, and inspiring medi-
tations on the grand and sublime.
The morning sensation is bathing; that of the
evening walk to the rocks. If you do not
Da'he YOURSELF you must walk down AMI see the
others Ii agreeable to all, then, and it gener-
any is, let us first step into the bowling alley
anu take little light exercise after breakfast,
LOT II Is yet too early for the bathers.
NOW with five or six Young ladies
on side you begin to think vour
money does not amount to a row of pins d"
But their society is supposed to be sufficient
recompense, and, indeed, in some instances -
proves to be so. Having, therefore. drawn vorr
pocket book, humby hoping, in this case Cor
that millenial day when woman shall he inde.
pendent, be now SO kind as to select the shawl
which you prefer to carry, and "will you please
hold the sunshade till the gloves 90 on and
we will walk toward the beach,