The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-08-27
NEVER SINK HIGHLANDS.

Family Life at q S0ciable Summer Resort
Boating, Bathing, Fishing and Pedestrian
Feats on the Hills-A Formidable Rival to
Long Brapch-What Can Be Done ON the
Shrewsbury.
NEvERsINK HIGHLANDS, August g. 1871.
Nature seems to have fashioned out the Highlands
as summer resort par eTceuence, uniting there all
the advantages OF mountain and seashore. holder
OF more picturesque range Of hills than that which
skirts the Shrewsbury River cannot be found the
coast from Maine TO Florida. The woods which
cluster on the mountains anord promenaders a
kaleidoscope view Of glen ana glade with occasional
glimpses Of the beautiful Shrewsbury and The ever
foaming beach, beyond From Mount Mitchell, the
highest peak OF the range, one OF the most glorious
panoramas that could greet the human eye
lies at the feet OF the gaZer, extending
from the metropolis miles out on the wild
Atlantic. Then the drives, except in very wet
weather. parake OF the same variety, and can be
extended from the Highlands to the Branch. Apropos
OF the latter resort the motel propreOrs there evince
the most unbounded jealousy or the banks OF the
Shrewsbury because Nature has been so bountiful
In that direction ana they exhibit this jealousy In
ways that are exceedingly small. One plan Of theirs
is to prevent the New York morning dales from
reaching the Highlands until late In the day, and
this they seem accomplish through the secret aid
OF the powers that be on and land, who control
the only means Of communication between the great
city and the Jersey coast. The person who hos
charge OF the news stand on the boats OF the Nara
ganseit line is obliged to pay exorbitant sum an
nually for the privilege, and this circumstance Will
probably account Tor his charging ten cents for
daily paper.
There are but two hotels at the Highlands which
are entirely inadequate to accommodate the great
influx OF visitors that Of late years nave found their
way 10 this charming spot. At 'IhOmpSOns Atlantic
Pavilion, real. bona Hde family hotel, n crowd OF
Well-knoWn New Workers may be found on the spa
cious grounds In 'front.' OF the house. For children
there is great contrast between the chubby young
sters that romp on the green above the river and
the sickly-ooking Juveniles that one meets at what
are called fashionable watering places.
We have here the finest surf bathing on the coast,
and those who do not chose to be buiieted by the
pillows can be accommodated In the still water or
the river Many parties are ormed every week for
bathing excursions 10 Red Bank, or Pleasure Bay.
and even the Long Branch folks often seek respite
from Their cherries sand and explore and enjoy
the many lovely spots on the Shrewsbury. For fish,
Ing parties the river also presents unusual attrac-
tons, which are promptly and constantly taken ad
vantage OF Dy the guests 81 Atlantic Pavilion.
A visit 10 the home OF tho Neptune Club, which Is
situated at the foot OF the DIu which The bcauti
full residence Of Mr.. MInturn, owner OF tho steam
boats Seabrd and Helen are located. is n pleasure
without alloy. There are forty members belonging
to the club. and their house, although small Is cosey
ana adorned with all the modern improvements.
Professor William Berge, orpanst OF st. Francis
Xavier's church, In sixteenth street. and his two
slstefs-ifi-law, Misses Teresa ana Mary Wernete,
have added much TO The attractions OF ThompsOn's
this season In The musical line. DR.. Berge has
placed a grand piano IN the ballroom, ana i'm.
promptu hops and soirees are consequently Of fire.