Smyrna times., 1873-08-13
Collins Beach.

"HIGENIA HOUSE," August 18th, 1873.
Editor Smyrna Times 1t is seldom any
communications are seen in the Delaware papers |
from this place Of summer resort, and yet,
perhaps, no point on the Delaware shore
possesses more attractions. Easy of access by
steamer 1rOm Philadelphia, from whence the
Pilot Boy runs daily excursions, at low fares,
hundreds Of persons avail themselves of the
opportunity to visit this shore and enjoy salt
water bath, and breathe the fresh, invigOra
ting salt air. 1t is also within short driving
distance Of Smyrna, Odessa, MiddletOwn, st.
Georges, Delaware City and many other
smaller towns, which affords the tolng country
folk an opportunity to recreate aud gain relief
from the tedium of routine daily lie; and
very many persons from these localities make
daily visits, coming in the morning and
returning at night, while small parties Of eight
and ten are formed and spend week here.
| At present there is quite pleasant party
here from Smyrna mostly ladies', who, with
their bewitchmg smiles and winning ways,
cause many a young beau to over stay his
time. For beautiful ladies Smyrna cannot be
surpassed, and if any of your readers doubt it
they have only to come here and see for them
selves to be convinced. | know of no town that
offers more inducements for q marrying man
than Smyrna. Among those at present here
arc Miss Carrie Davis, Miss Hennie Davis,
Miss George Davis, Miss Saie Cummins,
Miss Sallie Hill, Miss Lou Cummins, Miss NJ.
Iowber, Mr. and Mrs. john Bailey, and Miss
Bingham, of Newburg, N. Y, who is on
a visit to Smyrna.
Last week a most agreeable party was here
from MiddletOwn, and so attractive aud
fascinating were some of the ladies that all
E regretted when the time came for them to
leave.
The house is well filled with boarders and
! tha fnhl .F,,ll ;aI HSh
and oysters, taken from the water but a few
hours before they are served on the table.
Fishing, croquet, shuttle board, bathing and
filtration are the chief amusements, the latter
a perhaps, more INDUCED in after dark under
the shade trees and down on the pier by the ligh
of the glimmering moon, or along the beach
i where the roar of the billows and the dancing o
the phosphorescence upon the surface of thu
0 water arouses the sentimental in the breast o
the most obdurate bachelor and causes
gentle squeeze of many fair faand.
Jim Howard's little German band, numbering
4 eight instruments, arrived to-day, and sll VIII,
visited here last summer will welcome thi
piece of intelligence with high delight. Thei
T. music for dancing is unsurpassed, and thel
e parlor entertainments at intervals during tn
q day and evening, with their ballads, songs an
comicalities, afford much pleasurable entertain
ment and amusement for the guests. Jir
, Howard is inimtable rs German low come
l; dian, sna it is worth twenty miles ride any day
q and night at the Hygenia House, to see jim
dressed in costume and hear his comic song,
o 1t is scarcely necessary to state that all VIII
,, visit here regret when the time arrives tc
=, them 10 depart. Unlike most sea side resort,
,, where fashion, dress and extravaganza rule tn
hour, you are free from it here, and every on
oan enjoy themselves in their own way. Cap
" May may have its attractions for persons Twin
&c in large cities, who are fond of excitement an
lee display, and Long Branch for sportiu
~ ~ men, fast women and politicians, while hel
u you find those only seeking real pleasure an
social intercourse. Q. II. X.