New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-07-27

owns the entire island with the exception OF
ana plot Of ground close behind the hotel. His pur
chase OF the island alone required $4,000. while good
saSO0Oo put into buildings. independent of
this years additional Investment There signs OF
check IN the development of the purpose formed NJ
the beginning On the contrary other work under
taken There is 10 the pier what is elsewhere
among these islands unknown beach perhaps 20 feet
wide. This is TO have 10 20 feet
added by blasting away the lodge lying aon gsde sand
will be filed and OF Coolest bathing spots
provided. Those who depend upon daily sea-bah for
their Summers recreation have not come 70 the Shoals
very much because there has been pretenson OF
bathing opportunities but with the Improvement in
this direction upon star Island, new attraction will
be offered
APPLEDoRE ISLAND AND HOUSE.
Appledore Island well known the largest % this
barren group, and think 1t must be pronounced the
most inviting The signs OF vegetable life are greater
than in the Others On every part shrubs and grass
and flowers grow in profusion, although there is pen
tfu lack Of and only small patches OF soil can be
Gueter retreats than unon the other islands Lovers
may roam about this island FOR hours without fear o.
from the peculiar shape a. seen from as
lance, but was certainly deserving the
The Appedore House. which is upon this island has too
wide and excellent reputation 10 need any introduce
popular stopping place for people seeking tired ana
homeli&e retreat away from the influences OF fashion
i
the comfort and rest of many famous resorts NOHnsIe
hotel this section has been honored by tne presence
many literary and professional chaIacters As lhe
Appedore. This Is partially because Mrs. IhaXtcf
makes her home here and attracts many literary lIleh
who enjoy the peculiar atmosphere Of the islands no ess
than the charming presence OF who mas spent most
Of her life upon throwing the charm OF poetry ABOUT
torc interest she sis Of the Lshton Brothers tAe
propretOrs OF tns hotel The brothers too are reputcu
TO have always taken special pains 10 make their guests
feel perfectly nome. ana every thing about the pace
accords With such intent The mousse Is situated III
coX f1ee o,f no
the island enough under the elevations upon either sc
20 shelter II from the fierce winds No spot ON te
islands s better adapted for hotel. staining DacA
from the shore few hundred feei, there i sihcieh
room u front Tor PARK and artificial pond for bathing
PURPOSES, and for the tiny vessels OF tho children Upon
the side hill hundreds Of matrOny hens brood their large
families ana supply the table OF the enteIprsng anu
rooted passages The central building is four
stories NIGH and the side three stories, with
CORNER windows The front piazza Is 500 feet Ia length
The diningna will seat 500 persons. TIE dance hall IN
the south 40 by 70 feet Tne for guests
water runs 70 each floor band from Portsmouth fur
nIshes music for a mop every Saturday evening. Ile
other cOnvenences for the amusement OF the guests are
equal to the best hotels. There are bllliardroom,
bowling alley yachts, row boats. &c. The number OF
visitors who registered here Last Summer reached fully
many first from Boston and New-YOrk 10
escape the miseries Of holiday in the city over 200
were here yesterday, prlnclpdy from Boston Inc re-
gular summer guests, however, Include many from
NewYork Philadelphia, and Western cities. Mrs
center for the literati OF the
hotel James j. Field and wife have been here FOR TWO
weeks. John Weiss aud MI EichDerg, the musician
also here, Charles Francis Adams and John G
Whittier are expected From NewYOrk the Rev. Geo
H. HepwOrIh VIII DC mere IN lew DAYS Win MS ialniy
and yacht. William +. De Eaas, the artist, is
already here, and viii remain all the season. Among
others ON their way or now mere arr "lII!1n nSsI
and family Lowell Mason. IT., ana family, Mrs d. u
Mason and family. Col. George ". Bailey, Gen. Mitchell
AMI family Hotel Brunswick, George b. stet-
and family, ID. ID. williamson ana family Mrs scott
ana family ana Mrs. sans. From Philadelphia there
viii be n. Duhrng and family, T. J. Megean. L. Ii
kins and ". II. Miller and family, Mr. r. Bray aud
family. The sea- appears TO be 10 later than
usual aua there are tue best OF promises for Sum
Iner quite as prosperous any former one.