The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-04-26
WATERING PLACE NOTES.

Belmont Hail. Schooley's Mountain, has been
purchased, and VIII be opened In June. by D. r.
| Carrique, an experienced hotel man.
| The summer resorts are already beginning to
make known their rival claims, and some OF them
| offer sensations indeed. At Rye they promise the
arrival and proper reception Of no less subnia-
rine monster tnan the new Allan tic cable. At the
White Mountains that ride by rail- unrivaed this
side OF the Pacific, up and down the Conway
lntervale, VIII be extended with the spring OPEN
ing TO old Crawford's, Dr.. Bemis' and the Wiley
House.
The Fenimore Houseis the name OF new hotel
QateIy built TO be opened this at Coopers-
town.
At the close OF the coming season the LeIands
Will fold their wardrobe and quietly steal away
from the Ocean HOTEL Long Branch.
A rivalry has sprung up among the proprietors
OF Long Branch hotels, ana bets are being made as
to which Will secure the clerk with the largest
diamond.
r H. Southgate's beautiful little steamer was
launched at saratoga Lake last Saturday. An ini-
tiai trip was made with the Juiia and she was
found to work like charm.
"Long Branch promises to be the most prosper
Gus resort OF the year. Saratoga will be the most
lively. New London the most exclusive, and New
port the most noted for titled PERSONS, writes
prophetic pen.
1t is believed that the frequency OF ocean dsas-
tiers will deter thousands from crossing the At
lantic, and consequently add to the attractions at
the summer hotels along the coast.
Hotel propretors who would make the season
success financially shond bear IN mind that one OF
the first requisites Is cvIity at the hands OF the
hotel clerk. and then clean, airy rooms, truce to
the system OF perQulsites to servants reduction
OF rates, even II they have to provide palmer
iare and, lastly, careful scrutiny against the adj
vaioct IN hai
turesses.
The managers OF the Grand Hotel, Saratoga;
Pansade Mountain House, Englewood; Laurelton
Hall, Cold Spring Harbor, and Parry House. West
Point, are not yet decided upon.
Fashionable Iolk affect Rlcnneld, and heads OF
families sensibly select Schoolgirls Mountain.
The new United states Hotel will be The sensa-
ton at Saratoga next summer.
DR.. ]. Marion sims, OF Madison avenue, and GEN.
eral w. Scott Hancock have rented cottages at
Newport Tor the summer From hotel point OF
view Newport will not have a brilliant season in
1874 while cottage life nourishes luxurantly. Sew
cral parties are now in Newport In search for sum-
mer quarters. All the agents have furnished cot
tagcs on hand and rents are moderate.
Jonn L. Bradford, OF Providence, is to keep the
Continental Hotel at Narragansett Pier another
season.
The Glen House, White Mountains has been
lions made. w. c. Il. MllliKen, OF Portland will
manage it,.
A delightful summer retreat, embracing many
features which attract the tourist seeking pleas
| ure, or the family having comfort and quiet In
| view, can be found at the Ocean View House at
| pigeon Cove, Mass. This mousse, which Was built
by the Messrs. Babson In 1871, has been purchased
! by Mr.. j. Harvey Pierce. who formerly had charge
Of the ONCE OF the Profile House in New Hamp-
| shire.
1 large force OF worgmen Is now employed on
the Gregory House, { Q cottages, and the Oarpen-
tor House, at Lake Manopac, N r., getting them
i in readiness for the opening. The season at Lake
mahopac. 80 convenient to New York, promises to
H., VERT brilliant. Among those who have engaged
rooms at the Gregory House Tor the coming sum
mer are Mr.. Charles Lord and family. No. East
Forty-frst street; Mr. Edmund A. Smith and family
No. 22s Madison avenue; Dr. Charles 4. baney. NO
10 East Tv enty seventh street, and Mr. j. Q. Hoyt
vice President OF the New York and Montrea
Railway, and tamllv.