New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-05-23
LONG ISLAND SUMMER LIFE.

MORICHEs, PATCHoGUE, IsLIP, BABYLON, AND
ROCKAwAY.
PATCHOGUE, T.. l., May 21.-The lower part
OF the South Shore OF Long Island has succession oi
pleasant villages where some hundreds OF city peopio
spend their Summers at private boarding honses aud
hotels. These localities sought account OF their
proximity TO the and because they comprise largo
farms, which supply fresh produce and abundance Of
room for the enjoyment OF tho Summer months Tho
connection with New York is in most cases not very
direct and a controversy between the Posmaster-Gen-
eral and the Long Island Railroad Company prevents
the proper transportation OF the mails along the line of
the Sag Harbor Branch. The mail bags for the Shore
villages are left at the nearest points on tho
main road, and thus reach their destination
hours, even IN came Instances DAY or TWO
later than would be the case were " not
FOR this foolish quarrel. These Inconvenience, however,
are overbaanced by the advantages OF sea bathing,
fishing and hunting all the comforts which wellfur-
nished and we-kept houses can afford, cool breezes,
reasonable prices, and comparative independence. Tie
too. boast of the utter absence Of mus
ketoes, the pest OF many Summer retreats. Prices
vary somewhat in the several towns, ranging from TO
SIS per week, and averaging about si2 The groves are
generally quite large and the grounds around each
house spacious. Beginning with East Hampton, 20
miles from Montauk Point. the account sublolned EN-
braces all the places Of interest 10 people looking Tor
Summer board along the South Shore noting the I'M
provemens made during the year, and so far ~ poss
be naming those who 10 spend the season IA this
section. The unusually cool weather has delayed very
many in making their arrangements for the Summer.
and none houses have made many engage mens
as is usual at the middle Of May.
EAST HAMPTON.
Sixteen hundred aud forty-nine, upon an Old eoTTer
vane which is pointed out 10 every vistorin East iiamp-
ton indicates the year OF the settlement Of tins village
and yet presents the appearance OF modern and IN
many respects youthful town. IL IL one OF those
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featuring interests and without the blessings OF railroad
and steamboat connection with the busy world are sun
alive and by OF the modern drift or society from
the great cities during the Summer months, nave o.eh
rejuvenated and transformed into atractyen's- Iheo
are still remnants here OF the early days which revive
memories with which this correspondence has niue 10
do. There are still more Of the old nnpanitd
houses with ends toward the street. with shngled sdes,
microscopic wndow-panes and In few inrtano.s'
with the steep back roof reaching nearly To Tie
ground while the front stops short almost before 10
begins giving place for the ulsize secondstory rooms
Here, too, is the Clinton Academy the Oldest IN the
State az the citizens proudly style IT, This sadly ~
variance with all that belongs to recent generations
The woodwork is yielding TO the changes which age
makes an occasional brick has escaped from s ancient
setting, and the windows have apparently been the 'ar
gets modern schOolboys, who recognize me Naue ~
nothing. however remarkable, except IN us use.
graveyard either cud OF the village. In the center OF
the main street with slabs OF uncertain age contributes
to remind OF the real antiquity OF the spot But 'o
the most part the houses are MODERN or are hdue lo
biinds the large yards are ncosed by comey fences
new barns ard sheds cover the farming implements
which years ago could claim no better place hln BEFORE
the front door or IN the middle OF the street TINS Is All
strange 1t is not effected by home enterprise or
improved farming facilities, but wholly by the lnbIra
ton OF those who gladly escape from the sihoAo
and excitement of city and busy town ior
lined with elm maple trees AVID with grass POI
extending through the center. Too inuch could oy
be OF the general external appearance OF me yg
and mat city people appreciate its advantages u al
tested by the fact that upward OF 500 cobgtests n,o
during the Summer months. There are no arg ooa"
lng houses the most extensye-the sea spray House-
having accommodations for only about 80 persons put
the larger part of tine families take boarders tbt0nGh L9
summer, while many rent their rooms, ahd t"oeDo'u
is obtained outside. - g. e an.
several smaller houses by, aud seats at me- aoe
80 TO 100 persons Here a. elsewhere, ths Season
rooms Among these. however; are Judge A. * i s
fssSe F Ses G@ Ne% aS and BOWIE
! wife and children, from Flushing. John l.
s Gaf"'' Of Yew.YorE has Sumner residence N
the village, aud Leroy Jones has rented c"rago
for the Summer. the West eud Of the village j. d.
Hedges has made quite extensive Improvements abouf
his house and grounds with view 10 receiving boaId
country seat OF Charles +. Il. Jereys OF P.iiad, pha.
which completed year ago. lie u now anuhR
thaI nave VEST Of mis- = = satterihwalte OF New
Work "a bullding a large and handsome summer RESI-
dence the first here II not the rst on Long ldnd
Of the Long Branch pattern. Bnsg' q '1 na 9,
Ing Branch is the builder. The house two-sored,
with mnsing OF the Gothic Greci3n, ana u aa,
t0ns, aths and plaster being entirely taDooI' DHi'Ls
paints serve IN place OF variety Oh soo"- ~
rounds the house. There are II rooms De-.
sides high attic They are arge, win ngI e6"s AK
close regard for the general effect several khd" on et
scr out and the auproprate fences built Ine beach
only a short distance away with small bay ineIVtn-
ing About 10000 Is the cost Of this house and grounds
%gs' e er Of YORK anu the late Rev. stephen
L. Mershon OF New-Jersey Beyond this and north 81
gothic in architecture, and neatly painted IN hgh dfah
trimmed with red. Near his house are three others
built after the pattern two OF which are lust re-
ceiyng finishing touches carpenters aud painters
These were ali built by Messrs. Van Est and Iamage of
New-YOrk Several other lots ia this Immediate F'iuy
have recently been purchased by Mr. Ekln., a real
estate dealer OF NewYOrk. half mile above ths az
what styled Appaquogue Beach ia the Georsca Lake
Uouse standing alone, with the ocean shOrt distance
in 'front.' and large lake IN tile rear TINS house whlh
this year passed management, and promises
to retain It's Old Gharagter oIg 'Pe nde Win TO- te
families, and Miss Hunter OF New-iOik
BRIDGE HAMPTON.
Bridge Hampton the village 10 the west and two
miles from the beach, has the advantage OF railroad
station which would be a consideration OF slight I'M
porance the trains more regular. Hitler, how
ever as to East Hampton and all places like them Sum
mer visitors will come slow the passage or tor
tuous the paths that lead TO Them and by year
the numbers increase This was an old village but -
how much easier and more profitable II IS 10 MAKE
market for produce at home than 10 hunt fOr enc
ar distance and the old houses which few years ago
COMPRISED more vacant than useful rooms, are now
found 10 be too small. Everybody is possessed OF tho
passion for Improvement and barns, new fences, anu
new styles OF buildings are the rage.
TIE Atlantic House. kept by John ". Hull viii ac'
s6inmodate co. Since last Summer It has heard me DIS
tant thunder, and become temperance house IL has
received fresh coats paint throughout and It's rooms
have repapered. large yard too has o,en ~,
closed. Among this Summers guests VIII ne Joseph
O'Buen and family OF Brooklyn aud Mis-. Miner anu
daughter OF New-YoIk, In the way OF Improvement
Cant Jeremiah Ludlow is doing his part Ills ~ large
farmhouse isouth the village toward the water. aud
10 me the he has raised the roof OF the L.
Iall, tnuo