New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-08
WITERING-PLACE NOTES.

WATERING- PLACE NOTES.
| For beauty of scenery and for all the at
fractions which be imagined by those who love the
water and boating Cohasset, 1t is said is scarcely sur
pass d by any other seacoast town in Massachusetts
| - Marion, quiet waterng-pace in tho town OF
sippcap, Mass, situated nearly az the head of Buzz
yards Bay with Barnstable and the shores
of Cane Cod opposite, and COcasset AMI
| Birds Island lights in view. The fishing there
| is good and the water Of the bay has such de-
lghtful temperature that one negects daily bath.
60 One OF the many pleasant retreats in Massachu-
sets is at Mt Mineral Springs in Franklin County. The
Mount is about the hight as Mt Holyoke the ten
perature Is cool and comfortable fresh, stirring breeze
nearly always blowing across the top Of the hill -
Fort Point is prominent headand marking the spot
where Penobscot Bay loses enough of volume and
breadth to be allowed take the of river thence
northward. Jutting out into the bay III picturesque
and rugged prominence, this historical point invites
those seeking quiet and the stimulus of sea breezes,
with exemption from the disagrceabe features or many
seaside resorts. to stay upon Its bold headlands
The peculiarly attractive feature OF Rye Beach, ~ H.,
and vicinity Is the unison Of country and seashore.
The stery OF seacoast Is beautifully varied by
the productive farms for which Rockingham County Is
noted, and the beautiful pine groves which remind one
OF the vicinity Of Conway - " In these days OF heat,
mosquitoes and general discomfort IN the crowded
probably delightful place can be found than
among the mountains and about the picturesque lakes
ana cool farms OF New-Hampshire." =- The travel 10
the White Mountains is probably greater now than In
any previous August. In addition TO the hotels open
four years ago. there three new ones. beside
several and boarding houses in Bethlehem Ian
caster, Lteton, Jefferson, Carroll and other adjoining
towns. During the week ending last Saturday, 73i
persons went up the Mt. Washington Railway.
No watering place in the South writes IA correspond
ent, began the under favorable prospects
or realized completely than tue Jordan Alum
Springs in RockDrdge County, Va. The surrounding
scenery is said to grand beyond description. The
buildings new and well arranged and the waters
varied and eiicacious. - one or the many delight
full resorts found In West Virginia is CapOn Springs.
The beautiful and welshaded walks on all sides lead
many 10 healthfu exercise while others find pleasure
in the delightful rides and drives with their glorious
mountain scenery, the social game of croquet
and the alluring brook. To many the refresh
ing baths are the chief attraction, aud are
said to be equal TO any In America - " To
come South In quest Of waterlngplace, or IN search
Of resort which to spend few Of the hot weeks OF
the Summer months" says a correspondents writing
from Crab Orchard Springs, Lincoln County, KY, zap
pears like carrying Goals to Newcastle Nevertheless
in this far outof-theway spot have found delightful
Mace which affords health. comfort and, what is so
very grateful rest Crab Orchard comparatively little
known TO NortherDers, but with the CITIZENS OF the
Southern States it is now and long has been fayorte
and much-frequented resort"
At Sequel Beach, favorite California resort, families
camp along the Shore taking with them all needru
articles except provisions They get their provisions
from country store. catch fish, dig CLANS. cook with
drift. wood and enjoy outdoor life III primitive style
-, Colorado it is said, promises to furnish region
M less attractive TO those seeking health or pleasure
than the hot springs OF the German Valley The Hot
Snrncs at Canon City are now being made available
20 visitors and nyads by the erection OF bath houses
- correspondent who has just Travelled over the
oad m Middle Park, Col, writes thus about IT. Z" 1
d hardly add that the scenery is beautiful the Grand
River noble one, the lakes charming the nshinS iar
the hot sulphur springs perfect wonuer anu pth III
their waters delightful, while the view from Mount
pros. which Is lust back OF the Springs Is Oh lse
worth the entire TRIP
Like Pepln MIMI is about twenty-five miles long and
.,ee miles wide There NAV be witnessed some OF the
,dest river scenery imaginable while the surround
n atmosphere Is OF the most braong and healthy chap
octer on its shores are man. attractive places OF
r.sort 80 Three miles northwest OF ST. Paul Is Lake
Como a place frequently visited during the Summer
ontbs II alovey sheet OF water, aud is surrounded
cor the most part by cultivated grounds. Good accom-
.,,,ons foy visitors arc offered, and the fishing and
,,.,ing are excellent. rs The falls and mineral
sorugs at OsceOla Mills on the st. Crolx River Mum,
RAPIDLY becoming places OF resort The falls are
,,s, an exact counterpart OF the Mlnnehaha Falls
hut the approach 10 them IL Rranuer - OSHKOSH,
VIA now puts forward her claims Summer resort.
correspondent thinks that Prince Edwards Island,
th its fine and healthy climate. ought to be great
sort for invalids during the Summer season. 60 Is
as only two or three years since that the Thousand
Islands in the st. Lawrence River became great sum
mar resort. Now many Of the islands have elegant
oo,,ages GROWING their wooded rocky nights and
serye admirably for the Summer home OF their city
owners committee Of the Methodist Episcopal
church of America and Canada was TO have visited
Wells Island the largest OF the group. on Thursday To
decide in reference the purchase or lease OF portion
q, II for An International camp meeting ground.
An early trip to Newport says correspondents, has
advantaves that seldom attend later and for
preferable. though there Is less OF fashion
and high lfe The drives are pleasant, oonvenences
%, nshiou and sailing always at hand, the facilities
for seabahing excellent, and the country round
about combines the variety VI inland places and the
bealthful qualities Of the coast. "a correspondent
writing from Watch Hill, r. l.. says: Here you can
GET n genuine snlf OF old ocean. morning. noon, and
night: indulge In the most luxurious surf bathIng
low the most delightful sails the placid bay, II
nreferred by going outside. you can get touch OF
old oceau. The days pass pleasantly, ana what with
bathing, croquet sailing. and strolling on the ocean
beach, the long line OF heavy surf breaking on tho
beach. We and tho bours pass only too swiftly"