New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-06-08

10 Mddletown, and the track Is laid to OcehnpOf Inc
NewJerscy Southern which is taking charge OF all
| the traffic between NowYork aud Long Branch, looks
with perfect equanmity upon this asprant for puDc
favor As yet the on this routc are running on inc
winter schedule but June three trains VIII be added
leaving NewYOrl at 9ij and at p m returning,
leaving Long Branch nj a. m, 1l17 a. m, and 3:l5
y. M The regular Summer timetable viii go into opera
on on June ~. The Jesse Uoyt and Twilight have been
thoroughly overhauled and re1ed for the season, and
the price OF months Communication ticket to the
Branch has been liked at 500. The officers N the New
Jersey Southern satisfied that there will be sufficient
business for both roads. and that II any competition
worth mentioning arises, It will result in bringing
people Ia the Branch. Stil experience has taught
them that the majority of travellers 10 the Jersey coast
especially those who reside there the entire Summer pre-
for the boats
MINOR RIVALS or THE BRANCH.
All the attractions OF fhe jersey coast are not cen
tered at Long Branch. From sandy Hook to Barnesat
there nrc any places Offering equal attractions
and dcraby less sterile ground That the people OF
New-York and Philadelphia beginning to appreciate
this fact Is shown b. the rapid progressive strides OF
many places have visited during the past few days
Every along This coast meets cottages Of those
who prefer rcpOsc. within circuit OF 20 miles from
tho Branch there drives unsurpassed in any part OF
country and along these scores Of cottages, aud
in various villages active preparations are making FOR
tho
Eatonyl,c, pretty village situated near the
coursc is growing year by year OF late number Of
large factories have been built this change does not
scare the pleasure seekers, who annually come mere IN
large numbers. whcclcrs Hotel is commodious house,
aud number OF excellent private boarding houses ac-
coinInodatc many persons.
Red Bank 50 called owing 10 the peculiar color OF the
only eight years old, and yet boasts Ok
population 81 900 The railroad will bring it into
such close relation with NewYork that property has re-
cenly advanced there 81 cent AMI the price OF lots
for private country residences is Rim risinS as rotrd
Ia nyiv
for Summer homes The Globe Hotel Is probably Of
the best houses in this part OF the country The scenery
around ths place magnificent, part OF Red Bank being
built on q bluff overlooking Shrewsbury RIVER It's
streets have air Of comfort; they are wei graded
with tagged sidewalks, and tho entire place looks exceed
! indy cheerful.
Ocean Grove AMI Ashury Park also within easy
distance OF Long Branch They are the growth OF the
few years. the great campmeetng at The Grove hay
ing made The place famous throughout New-Jcrsey ana
parts Of NcwYor There no hotels at tAs place.
only boarding house, and not drop OF liquor can be
had here brook separates Ocean Grove from Asbury
Park which is owned by Dir. Bradley. This gentleman
has sold sufficient ground to reimburse him ali ms
purchase money. and he has enough left for second
fortune large number Of cottages being built re
by people of moderate circumstances, who fnd here
splendid WOO Hand and plenty of shade the absence of
which Is such q great Dir wback to Long Branch.
AT Shark River just sonth Of the Grove there is beau
tful scenery ana excellent fishing. The oysters and
clans this locality OF superior quality, aud favor
ably known in the markets of New-York On the oppo
site side Of Shark River is place called Ocean
Beach, which located only two years ago. The place
started with - cottages, schOohoIse. church, ana
has since doubled their number and still farther sonih
tract of land recently purchased BY Philad
pha company that intlni5 10 buili there.
Al of these places are within - miles OF the
Branch. Taey nouFshng more and more year after
year. AS | have indicated. OF them are Of quite
recent growth and while the rlnch remains IN stau 9uo
these places t. RISE "a il out Of the sea- grow and be-
come prosperous IL is the opinion Of those who have
lived in this country since youth tia the purchases OF
property and improvements continue at the ratio
az for the past few years it will not be long before the
entire jersey coast is considered grand watching
place. not only by Philadphians JcrseyIcn and New
Yolkcr', bu by ali the people OF the United states
Toms River, the center oil the cranberry interest pre-
scns from its iron bridge magnificent view looking sea
ward inclui ng tic gradually widening river and Bag
The place lies at the head of the river contains many
villa SITES and offers excellent opportunities Tor fishing
aud boating. There is good hotel at Toms River kept
by Cowdrcck a Cook, who accommodate about 30
pcrsOns.
Barnegat, wei known for its light house, is AT the same
time most attractive sportsInen. Cunning River, just
sonth Of the village, a great resort for game hunters
At Barnega also at WareiOn any number Of yachts
can al all times found rcldy for hshng excursions. all
sorts of fish being abundant in the immediate vicinity.
Immediately opposite Tuckerton. sOmo 10 miles below
Elrncgat Is place called BcdchhaVc. Whch IfsJ year
proved quite successful owing TO the large number Of
visitors. An enterprsing has just erected
hotel At this place. be opened for the first time this
season. II viii accommodate about 800 guests, and as
Jcrscyman informed tho writer it is to be house for
people who care more for sport than for STYLE"
Considerable building Is going on At Monmouth Beach
This year. which promise to maintain. its char
acter for exclusiyencss and quiet enjoyment of the
shore In order 10 purchase real estate at Monmouth
beach respcctaby is the first requisite cash the second
Among those occupying cottages here this year are Secre
ary Robeson Senators Cattell and Ferry Chancellor
Dadd j. L. Kc8sby, CORTLAND Parker, j. L. Lays C. H.
valentine Mr. IIonans Mr Cheney, Hugh y. Camp Mr..
| winston and AInA DOdd. The Monmouth Beach Club
house i'll be open a. usual during the season
ii sabrght the Emery Hotel Will be full as usual this
year. Cottage people anxious to got away nom the
branch make this hotel their headquarters and ample
preparations for their reception are now under way.
Mrs Stevens OF Hobokcn has her cottage ready for the
seaso and OF her relatives viii shortly occupy IL.
II is reported thai s. L. NJ Barlow will spend the Summer
al Seabrieht and III. NJ. Alexander and Col. BOuhinOt
Colt are looked for at early day Among those own
ing cottages at this place are j. j. Navarro, W. W. Ship
pen T. Wall, Mrs DOd S. B. bod, Paul, H. Potter Mrs.
West c. Tanan. and J. Lloyd Abbot There Is branch
road from scab1it Red Bank where it connects with
he'al raj" line jersey City. Like at Monmouth Beach.
the class OF people visiting this place are more select
than those Long Branch. aud 1t probably has been So
sincehc time when the daughter OfWliam Bingham ner-
chant OF Philadelphia, was married 10 Mr. lllhg hltcr-
ward Lord Ashburton the old Bingham place at Sea
bright a number OF years past this property, which
in the early part OF the century plantation, has
been owned by DR.. Parmly OF New-York. At seabrght
bases can sl DO made at reasonable prices, the
ground not being owned by SPECTATORS
TIE HIGHLANDS or NAyEsINK.
BY far The most picturesque place the Jersey coast is
the cluster Of hills called the Highlands. opposite the first
station Of the Now-Jersey Southern, after one leaves
Sandy Hook The Shrewsbury River separates the High
lands from the railroad but private enterprise mas bullt