The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1873-06-10

AS the summer season begins to draw
near, and our larger villages and cities be-
come oppressive with the rays of the sun,
and unhealthful from the atmosphere that
is necessarily breathcd, the inhabitants
thereof are wont to look about for suit
able spot wherein to pass the heat of sum-
mcr and the noontide of the year. There
are many summer resorts of noted reputa-
ton throughout New England, where life
is passed during few months like one
grand holiday; where the air is pure, and
quiet enchantment reigns throughout.
The people of this section have become
habituated at this season of the year to TAX
ing drive to Clarendon Springs, and
think there is nothing like it. For num-
Der of years this place has been favorite
resort for the people for miles around, and
is already justly celebrated abroad The
springs from whence this portion of Claren-
don derives its name, are of wonderful
health-giving properties, and many there
are who have become permanently cured of
long and painful diseases by drinking of
these waters. The water is perfectly pure,
has no sediment Or unpleasant taste what
ever is delicious to drink, and in bathing
acts like charm upon the skin.
Clarendon Springs is situated seven miles
only an hours drive from the village of
Rutland, and over one of the most pleasant
roads in this delightful locality. Poet, ar
fist, novelist and historian--all who find
Sermons in stones, and books, in run
ming brooks" will here be interested, in
structed and amused, while the pleasure
seeker is Immediately at home in the ro-
mantle and picturesque beauties of the
drive, and the spot when reached. The
springs are but four miles from the railroad
station at West Rutland, and are at once
the most accessible to the travelling public
of any in western Vermont. Here is found
the
CLARENDON HOUSE,
fine hotel but few steps from the
spring, and presenting all the comforts and
cOnyeniences of home TO the traveller and
health seeker. Mr.. B. Murray, the we'll
known proprietor has been here for the
past seven years, and enjoys the confidence
and patronage of all who during this time
have visited the spot Assisted by his com.
petent son, the genial proprietor is sure to
please his guests in entertainment of the
best, and the amusement and recreation
which is afforded thereabouts. The house
is large four story building, nicely fur.
nished throughout, and capable of accom-.
modating two hundred and twenty-five
guests with perfect facility. The parlors
are large and spacious, the rooms through.
out well ventilated, and prepared will
strict reference to the comfort of the guests.
Outside the house everything wears the APP.
pearance OF beauty and quiet repose. Di,
rectly in front is large park, wherein is q
beautiful fountain, that throws Jet OF
water some thirty feet into the air, and
sends cooling spray around the park
The special beauty of the surroundings Is
in the many large and handsome shade
trees that abound in every direction-all
about the house and grounds, and forming
a line of shade from the summer sun to the
springs. In connection with the Clarendon
House, Mr.. Murray has three cottages neal
by, in fine condition, where visitors can be
provided with rooms if desired, and in one
of which he resides himself during the win
ter months. A billiard room and ball-alley
are connected with the house for the
amusement of its patrons.
Across the park, and but short distance
from the spring, is the
GREEN MOUNTAIN HOUSE,
which has gained an excellent repute il
years past for quiet retreat, and its home
like surroundings. This has lately beer
purchased by Mr.. A. f. Styles, who Il
more widely known as the proprietor of tn,
Riverside House, at Jacksonville, Florida
The Green Mountain is open to guests from
the first of June until October, and promises
this season an unusually large patronage
The house is managed by Mr.. #. w. Pierce
who also has charge of the Riverside during
the winter, and who is known to be wei
up in the art of bookkeeping. Forty
guests or more can here be provided will
rooms and good entertainment, for which
the management is widely celebrated. Hon