Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-05-26
Where 10 Go This Summer

Inc IoDg, fresh looking column OF advertise
mentS OF summer resorts In THE STAR is very
inviting this hot weather. and gives variety
Of country, mountain and ocean suitable to the
health and wealth OF each person. Some OF the
propTfetorS of these resorts write that they are
receiving applications unusually early, and in
some instances have opened a month sooner
than usual This was first the case with Canon
Springs, In Virginia, one OF The most charming
mountain resorts for cool days and nights fine
springs, baths, drives, fishing, etc. Mr.. Sale
mas kept the house many years, and IS warmly
commended. He has the largest advertisement
In The STAR, and sets forth his attractions very
fully.
The lockwood House at Harpel's Ferry is but
a short ride from Washington 20 an elevation OF
zoo above tide level. The house is on Camp
Hill and built OF masonry. Among the places
OF interest are Mary land Heights, John Brown, 5
Tort, Ratthng Springs, etc. 1t was open last
year, and gave general satisfaction.
The Jordan Alum in Rockbridge Co., Va. will
De opened this summer by Mrs. Colley, of the
hamilton House, or this city. This hotel has
gas, electric bells water, and all the modern
improvements On every HoOr large ball and
dlnlDg room, Laundry, spring beds, luxurious
pa[CIs. eIt;, pane parlor organ and other In
size attractions The springs are noted for their
Curative properties. A circular with f1ll details
can be had at THE STAR Office
Berkeley Springs, but a few hours ride from
washington. are almost too we'll known to speak
OF mere w: III. I'rego Son have the hotel this
year, and IL Will be wei kept The bath ar
Berkeley is probably the finest In this country.
Inc country place known as Almaida near
Berryyllle. Va, on the Shenandoah valley road
Is favorte cool retreat, where several journal.
ISIS spent last summer. Ii Is but a few hours
ride from Washington.
Orkney Springs, Va. opens June Is. and
~ contracts will be made for families.
n5'sr5 ia rccr,,- 10 s. and ell week. Ii is
also half days ride by ran 1rv,,. -. ms city
A lady of this city has taken the Petty Co.
tage at Oakland, Md, which Is vel, suited for
summer boarcers. Oakland is $500 feet above
tide-water, and Ii Is always cool there The
town is very attractive In summer time.
On the Washington and Ohio road, in the
pleasant town OF Leesburg, but an hour or so
from Washington Mrs E. T. Hough takes sum
mer boarderS. in airy rooms. on moderate terms.
Jordan's White sulphur Springs, near Win
chester, have long been known. Round-trip
tickets on long time can BE- secured. His rates
are cheap and his table always reported excel
lent The ride is only few hours hence.
Mineral Spring. east Falls Church. on the
BloOmingdale farm, is very convenient OF ac-
cess by rail and road from Washington. Mrs
Deale adVerttseS country board very reason
able terms.
Going down east, there is no place on the
New England coast with more attractions and
comforts than Old orchard Beach Maine on
the Boston AID Maine railroad. OF the twenty
hotels and boarding houses at this place. the
Old Orchard House IS the principal with acco-
m0datiOlS for 500 guests. The inland scenery
is varied and pleasing. and the beach at Low
tide presents smooth. solid sand surface for
nine miles, afording unequaied driving and
bathing facilities.
There is no Det'e r hotel than the sea Grove
House, Cape May Point, On the coast. more
conveniently appointed. 1t Is delightfully."-
situated on a bluff, and tanned on three sides
By breeZes from the ocean and Delaware Bay.
The various attractions for the entertainment
OF guests which viii be presented by the new
and the removal OF certain former Objectionable
restrictions. render this house all that can be
desired by those seeking q cool and delightful
summer resort. The hotel is easily accessible
the new steam railroad, with the depot On the
hotel grounds, bringing It within five minutes
OF both the West Jersey Railroad Depot Cape
May City, aid the Philadelphia Boat Landing
AdditioLal resorts VII he Eoticed III "A day or
two