New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-06-08
THE CONNECTICUT SHORE.

JUDGMENT TO sfTE sUhhotNoiT"0' AM
STYLE OF TNTKRIOR-HoTEIs AND PRIVATE Rks-
DENCEs-GUEsTs EXPECTED FOR THE SUMMER
STAMFORD sHIPPAN POINT, &C.
rysou A SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRIBUNE
GREENWICH June 4.-The part which this
tevp takes IN relieving the great cities during the
summer important and involves incidents Of
peculiar interest. In itself of the most quiet OF
country villages, burdened with only that amount OF
which requisite 10 the comfort of the cit
seDs u still exhibits signs OF unusual energy and good
taste in the size aud beauty OF Its public build
ings and the extent and arrangement OF prl-
grounds. The village proper Is hall
mile or more from the depot upon high
ground, overlooking WIDE OF the surrounding
country and OF the Sound which less than two miles
away The for the most part betray no ex-
avagance. but built for the ruestscomfort with
little attempt architectural effect. Indeed many OF
the Of old style, have been remodeed
OF gone; but all are fresh with
the improvements of are blessed with the
shade of large which bring memory the parents
grandparents OF the present citizens The grounds
belonging TO each house in size, parks in them
selves. Those who own property hold the land at
sxOrbitant figures, content with having the
town OF the attractive in the vicinity OF New
York. without offering Inducements to heavy contractors
builders destroy equanimy and food it with
strangers Like every country place, the town has It's
historical memories and visitors learn with little delay
that here the headquarters OF Gen. Putnam OF
Revolutionary fame and that the General on a certain
occasion made hasty run down steep hill not far
from the village. Some confusion arises from any at
tempt 10 recognize the situation of his headquarters
Three places pointed out to within half hour,
each the ventatle spot, and each informant main
tanned the accuracy OF his statement with good
and sufficient reasons. The first place exhibited
was the very house" and It's primitive condition
exnGed appropriate patriotic sentiments, and was OBJ
with certain degree Of curiosity but 1t was too
much of a strain, and hardly to be expected OF the
hest n a
conflicting observations the successive plots
OF grou1d announced as the verttabe headquar-
began question whether there such his
tOrioal character as Gen. Putnam.
FACILITIES AND ACCOMMODATIONS.
Upon the line OF the Eev-Haven Railroad, Greenwich
is only 20 minutes ride from EewYork, and during the
sammer months may also be reached by daily steamer
Many families the village and on farms near by have
gradually adopted the custom Of taking Summer board
ers, and from year tGis number increases While
every available place occupied every Summer, and
many and 20 away, unable TO obtain aecommoda-
ton The pleasant drives in the vicinity, along wide
shaded streets through and hills the invgo
rating ar, winch has minG.nc OF malaria or muske-
groves the convenient lnets for rowing and
sailing aud retirement which every house, standing
back from tie street hidden by the foliage, suth
TO attract hundreds more than can hnd accom-
mediation.
The hotel accommodations are Far above the average
Ia quality. although considering their situation much
too limited The managers old hands in the hotel
business and iersiand and thoroughly competent
supply the demands OF people who for the
variety quality OF their fare than for the expense
that may attend IT, The attention, therefore, which Is
gwen the dining halls and the dishes which load
the tables. noticeable and pleasing, and insures
the utmost satisfaction OF the guests however paFieu-
they be. Wherever hotel propretors take GEM
Inc pride IA their dnnertable there seldom any con
siderable iaulthuding. TIE hotels here are well paid
Tor Their accommodations and can afford 70 render every
necessary 10 tAer guests N the best possible
manner
TIE ANERICUs CLUBHOUSE.
The Morton House, better known the Americas
Clubhouse stands upon the extremity a point Of
land. sometimes called Indian Harbor, upwards OF
The depot o: winch distance the last half mile
Is through woods good and weil-ighIed road
Ashman and Morton of tine sinclair House YORK,
are the propretor- having taken ease Of years.
The house = with Mansarc. large tower
and unusually high ceilings aud has the form OF an L.
The finish Of house T0IghoGt equal Il not superior,
10 any other country motel IL the vicinity OF NewYork
Tie STATESMAN" who conceived the idea Of so
elaborate a structure IN rOmaDtc SPOT had al the
UNI expectation OF giving up Tor more imposing
mat Is tr better purposes THIS is the first summer The
house has been opened a. hotel ana the pISPletQis
have chased the furniture lust as Il was use0 by tAe
famous club The carpets IN all paris OF the house are
Bruises Or ye't Ie n 9n{ H5 e
cate carved ana gi.dcd ana there Is such an appear
ance OF COM eeuess about tue entire establishment as
suite three which were set apart especially of
MI Tweed are rnished IN style superior 20 any other
part ol Tie DEDIg, unless II De the pAi40rs ana tue
OF Mr. Tweed. Tie library aud parlor at the
east The nrst hoor have very ornate
blacEvalnut huish, with frequent glasses ana
cases the wa.s. with heavy ana seamless velvet
carrots from q ascOw In the LOBBY adjacent 10 the
parors still stands tie elaborate ceutetable formed OF
1890 pieces OF wood. which presented 10 tle Ameri-
Gus Cuo Felix Club q san Francisco. The piazza
NIL IN extent. The d!uiurroOm north OF the main
0ulidlc aud connected Win II ey new atlee-W sn
aISor tbs room 4 IS by IS Win %s,LaI moor
generous PIAZZA surrounds TINS Under the same
root Ic4d.nsToJIn' tne DIlafd-tooin Win Two
new tables, and tile bar. Between tne twO houses
Ia a hne grove, with trees trimmed ana ground
lurfed. A. httie distance ron the house
new sable nearly completed with for CO horses
ana aC iUiuiug cnhOuse tn room for 80 coaches
Tie DArntr's shop Is building oy ltsei west OF the
ro,ei A., OF these buildings ar lighted by and
have water running every apartment. small island
Hes of the Aotel upon Nhca IS large mouse
maj acros- The mouth OF the a retired
bsIEILs beach. navy OF Tour yachts ana numerous
row AID 49,. luats belongs 10 the house tor The USE OF
H. guests Ttis locality 70 be exceed for fishing
cunning aud saIug the deep met and thick wood al
iordiug &c pesi opportunities for these sports
EXPECIED GUESTS.
There is view Of singular sylvan beauty from the
tower Tie advantages which Tins place offers are by
DO means unapprccated by Nev-York people, and
already the larger part Of the occupied
engaged. Among the Summer guests are the following
geut eInen aud families: 7. X. Towsend. William
Kiuzey, y. ". owen, james Motley, 4 NJ Jnes, T. NJ.
KSarnev. p II williams NJ. Nathan. c. g. Muller.
Frederrk D. TappaD, j. L Boyd. James Flanagan, Col.
SiiH. james ey,.nin stcn f. < johnson. and Aexan-
der Frazer Tue propfetOrs intend 10 aad wing with
tlev think thev could al a house almost any SIZE IN
thls !Ocsty without special effort
ATrRAcn oXs AT THE OTHER END OF THE TOWN.
The village miles back Of Indian Harbor upon
the hill aud here is the other hotel OF the town well