New-York tribune., 1873-07-03
SUBURBAN SUMMER RESORTS.
ATTRACTIVE NOORs on LONG ISLAND FOR SPORTS
NlsS AND PLEAsURR-SEEKERs.

ATTRACTIVE NOORs On LONG ISLAND FOR SPORTS
MEN ASD NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Ever since New-YOrk began to assume the
proportions Of great metropolis Long Island has been
regarded Of its lungs through which the business
citizen the tired mechanic could inhae nvig
Grating drafts Of medicine pure air. With
the sportsman has long been avore resort for the
fishing and shooting winch 10 furnishes, and, indeed
Is considered the earliest shng grounds Of the season
this section Of the country. AS the warm season
approaches short tps made TO entcing localities by
those who favor the vanities OF Saratoga ana Newport
later in the Summer. Prom one end OF the
slaad 70 the other there quiet nOoks and breezy
hauuts which are The memory OF many VINO have
been the Shining lights Of the more eXravagant Sum
rr resorts Among those who favor the island peO
pie In comfortable circumstances Indifferent 20 0senta
tions display. who seek the more solid enOyments Of
rural life with a view to physical improvement. large
number also consist OF that class who are unable TO
leave the city for any length Of time and are obliged 70
avail themselves Of the facilities abundanty extended
10 them homo In anticipation Of Jbis large eaf
the villagers throughout the island are IN
state Of busting agitation. Country hotels reno
waiting, and farm-hOuses are receiving extra
attentions AZ the hands OF their occupants.
10 order at they may Dc fitted for the accommodation
Of the expected guests The south side Of the island
viii however ne especially favored inasmuch IL
bnes advantages OF shade fishing, boating stl aud surf
bathing. Already large numbers OF spOrtsmen have
made their pilgrimage 20 its shores tho hope OF entic
ing the bluefsh from his haunts Thus far, however
buef hing is regarded as backward and there general
complaint among the fishermen IL is difficult n in
dnoe them 70 bite II is expected however, that they
will soon be caught in abundance As II 90 compensate
for the absence OF blueash unusual number Of weak
nsh are said 20 running and the wel-hled hampers
VI those who nave sought them testify 10 tie tacL
In order 10 facilitate travel frequent trains run from
Brooklyn PatcnOgue, with stOpDages at the principal
points, enabling passengers 10 make the TIP IA doOut
wa mi AK "a A
dents are he yet. number OF fishermen
Lave made hylng visits iOr early sB. but i not ex
pected that many viii before the middle tins
month. AT Isp, however there is larger attendance
principally ts fishing aud shade and the atfrdc
fOus spOrting clubs which are situated there.
O these he best known axe the Oy mpc anu tue south
side, the members or which are taken from The leading
mercantile ana professional pursuits and are
well known IN the city Large numbers
New York residents, however, have temporary dwell
ings there and seek health and happiness under tDer
own vines and ie-trees. Among those who have taken
cottages there FOR the season are J. BuOruan johnston
Or. Thompson William Knapp. George LJriliarI Rich
ard Va, William Nichols, John Sutton, George Wilmer
Bradsh Johnston. j. W. MeeKs George Beers Col
ander. Geo. Valentine. Mr. Colt e1Judgc Mcneil, Parmo
MOS johnston Mrs. John Johnson, ben De FORREST
Messrs. Wells CarB Reilly, Hyde, Halsey, Ryder aud
Beity Bros. The hotels fairy pstrUnitcl
and the landlords tuat the rooms will sOon be full
The Pavilion lIus been pleasantly renovated, and
managed by johnson j. Perry. assisted BY L. J. Nc
York. George i Johnson, wife ana son Jf Ncw-NOrk;
Annie Perry, j. r. B4rstOW, wife anu Of Sew
son of Brooklyn. L. D.. z " Vail and family Of New
ark, y. j.; 7. ;. Young ana wife, JOnn h. keyi aHd
family OF New-l Ork.
Al Fire Island the hotels are well patronzed. and
numerous saI-bUats the Indicate presence
Of many parties trolling FOR fish. south oyster Bay,
ROcEaway, Bath, ana other popular summer resUrts
several the dramatic profession taken
accommodations, and VIII reidalu iOf TIE season.