New-York tribune., 1874-07-04

numerous shady streets which wind among the dwarted
OAK and in front OF the cottage doors surf
bathing, in Its technical sense, IL unknown mere az me
extensive shadows OF Vineyard Sound destroy the
RULERS long before they reach the shore. aud Ia only
when nOrthery gale ls blowing that waves OF any sL
the beach We had suen waves during the gale
OF last week put the temperature low tempt
many bathers Nothing can be hner no ~evcr tnh lne
quality of the water No Of SIZE exist
ON island the neigh boring coast ana tat the
has the saltness and purity OF md-ocean banihg
shoes are indispensable for those who cannot swim, as
the beach is not ell be desired 10 the way OF
smOOthness The tides rise ana fal 40 sghty mat one
does not have wait for high water % take the dairy
bath; indeed many prefer low water because it Is
find smooth sand to walk upon at convenient
depth
Tne chief innovation OF the present season is narrow
gauge railway which Is building along Tue shOre Itom
Oak Bluffs landing through Etgart0wn 10 ltma elshb
and third miles dstent. IL ~ intended that regular
trains. with dummy engines shall begin running ABOUT
rush OF visitors which precedes the campneetng during
the Last two weeks Of August.
KATAMA AND THE SOUTH BEACH.
The road it but to facilitate to EdgartOwn and
vicinity. including Katama, three miles beyond, where
there hotel of which only say that it IL very
external appearance aud general surround
ings and that It was reasonably well patronlzed last
season. the first OF ts public On one side, near
at hand are the landlOcked waters OF Katama Bay.
OF OF Edgartown harbor. On the other
SIDE about mile distant across level neds the Aantc
surf rolls magnifcently on the South Beach few
cottages have been erected here and the PLAIN Is every
dotted with white stakes in view OF hoped Tor
OF buyers and builders Certainly the place has
great attractions and the railway connecting
it with Engartown base or supplies ln-
creases Its chances of popularity tenfOld katama
Bay formerly connected with the ocean Dy
inlet, forming with EtglrtOwn harb0r sheltered
strait Of great value 10 weatherbOund vessels. This
inlet was filled up some years ago by remarKaDle
and the harbor and bay have deterorated ever
since. 1t il hoped that the General Government VIII
reopen the passage a no distant day. so that the tues
sweep back ana forth rs OF old.
Heretofore, drive the South Beach has been one
Of the regular excursions for soourners at the Buns 10
undertake. under conditions the surf, owing
20 contendng currents Is exceptionally heayy ana Often
itself listeners eight miles distant
across the island To Oe able 10 take the cars aud run
the beach whenever hears the roar or ees 80
disposed will De convenience for all whose purses
are not equal 70 frequent call upon the livery stables
Probably its popularity AS a drive VIII wane somewhat
thereafter although the road thther IL the best aud
pleasanest Oh the island Drives other directions are
that OF stock ana llgnt 5uklts
dream of, nevertheless there pleasant upland roads
overlooking sea and snora, winding now ana Iheh
among dense woods or curlously dWarIed OAKS and
leading with seeming uhrmity or purpOse IN all d.
rections excepting the right one.
INTERESTING LOCALITIES IN TIE NEIGHBORHOoD.
There Is, however, road which eventually
reaches Gay Head the eastern end Of the island some
20 miles from Oak Bluffs. THIS singular cliff IL emf
nenty worth visiting casual sghtseers ana professional
scientists alike finding enough to occupy them for hours
and days the many coored clay deposits which give
the hcadland its name. Those who do not object
to the water will hnd a sail-boat by far the
most satisfactory vehicle for reaching Gay Head.
The round trp may De readily accomplished
in day with the southwest wind which usually blows
throughout the Summer And here, by the way, let me
ptIon which serves as a vaue ou the top OF Oak
Bluffs chapel The southwest wind has blown 50 per
vane ceased long ago trouble itself about any other
point OF the compass. This IN community whose per
mauent residents or have been sailors ~ TO the
writer quite nexplicabe, especially as ohg ladder or
of them lashed together would, If the trial were
made, enable any man with steady head TO start the
rust and apply the needed lubricant Penikhse Island
with its Natural History School within easy sail The
whole OF Vineyard sound s al TINS season ahVe Win
Dlueiish. Nantucket j. two hours distant by daily
scamboat under present arrangements trip hither
the quaint OldtIme features whlcn the vineyard mas
in measure lost through association with tie world
It's curious with their traditions OF the
and It's inhabitants win their sailor Ike Language and
ways are full interest 70 the visitor Here at the
Vneyari, too becomes conscious after while OF
undercurrcn IN the fe Ot the lsauders, Whlch els
Of stormy sea-arng lfe reaching back to the earliest
settlement OF this country. Tue man who comes To put
down ones straw mating turns out TO De an Old sailor
who has harpOoued many whale III the Arctic sea- the
raised produce has chances 70 one, spent good par
OF his life on salt water; nearly every otnef
prised 70 md how many have actually earned
tue title by commanding shpa, ana bringing lOine
TIE glory OF boasteerer and harp0oner lives FOR
che part in history now, out young islanders stil
Who do later win an experience OF some
sort beyond che mysterious horizon "hIen surrounds
eir Dr. pl.ce aAI tcnpt5 the Inherited adventurous
their natures with Its suggestions OF thnss
unknown.
There are several ways Of reaching the Vineyard from
New York Tie most direct is by the Portland steamers
which leave Pier No. 49, st River, at p. M on Mon
days and Thursdays reaching the wharf in Vineyard
Haven about 10 o'clock the next morning, sometimes
earlier This line will shortly put ON new boat which
will make somewhat better time The water roqte next
in order y the New b ediOrd steamers irOb PIer No
3g r. r. connecting wifh the regular BOAT, across
Buzzards Bay and Vineyard Sound. This VIII
shortly be "A daily line; 1t Is now ulwcekY
Phe hour of sailing is the same that OF ths Portland
line The boats are new and welEappOin.ed IN all re-
pects BY either OF these routes the rate OF passe Is
- staro-l oons a dollar or 80 eXrL Tie regular lines
To Fail River aud Providence affrt still other routes
INVOLVING OF course snort railroad journey 10 y w
Bedford IN the morning. IL is hardly necessary 70 add
mat New-BedfOrt is easily reached by rail- aud by
dozen different ues. Tue travelng expenses from tnls
CITY TO the VINEYARD can hardly exceed 81 and may be
considerably less Al the Vineyard, board ana lodging
NAV he had to Sl5 per week one has 90 De cot
lager ana learn the ways % tbs place To become - Oe
lever ia its ucxpensiveaess. The temporary VISITOR
can however get more his money than at ans other
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