Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-06-28
THE SUMMER RESORTS.
WHERE TO 60 AND HOW TO Go-coUNTRY LIFE AND
COUNTRY BoARD-soME GENTLE HINTS, ETC.


WHERE TO GO AND HOW TO Go-couNTRY LIFE AND
COUNTRY BoARD-soME GENTLE HINTS, ETC.
The season OF summer resort and recreation for
81 has begun. This week all or the leading places
opened their doors and welcomed the midsummer
that made them so attractive. The visitors to
Cape May, Long Branch, Atlantic City and the
mountains, to say nothing OF the many country
places were numerous, and from now on the tide OF
travel viii increase The sketch In last Saturdays
STAR of the resorts, though quite long, did not in
clude all OF them, for there are more OF them this
year, and OF course more to be advertised.
SARATOGA SPRINGS
The Daily Sdratogen gives quite an account OF
the enlargement made by the proprietors OF the
well-known Clarendon hotel at Saratoga Springs
Messrs. Harris and Losekam, OF Washington, have
expended some $4,000 since last season. Twelve
hundred feet OF piazza, from which the occupants
OF the easy chairs, sheltered by roof and shade
can look upon the far lines of the Adirondacks o.
the hills which form the setting OF beautiful
saratoga lake, give scene OF landscapes unsur-
Pnseea Tne es summer outlooks have been
could widen or beautify their sweep OF vision, On
the Forth side of the hotel piazza for children
very successful, but this one promises to excel it.
The Clarendon is beautifully located and has the
famous Washington spring in its own grounds.
That the Saratoga season will be an exception
number OF rooms and suites OF rooms that have
already been beSpoken at the United States hotel.
These early applicants are for the most part fam
lies that intend to make Saratoga their headquar
tiers Tor the summer, and they vie with one another
In competition for the choicest suites in the cot
tage wing OF the United StateS-that PAT OF the
house where In an especial degree are combined
all the facilities for exclusive home life with
all the advantages and the righteousness of the
best hotel living, advantages and righteousness
which are nowhere found more fully than at the
United States. The rooms OF the wing are ar
hot nlyrIn hat.
and from one to seven bedrooms; the occupants
are served with private table If desired, and may
thus live wholly within themselves and partici-
patein the social life OF the place only so far as
tnelr lncEnat1onS prompt them.
BINGHAMPToN, N. Y
The Hotel Bennett at Binghampton is modern in
all OF its appointments and is furnished with de-
gree OF taste and elegance that exceeds most any
house of it's size in the United States. In fact to
such an extent were its magnificent appointments
carried that persons "whO knew" gravely re-
marked at the outset that its career would be
short and that the size OF the town would not
rant such an outlay. 1t must be confessed, too,
that at first 1t did certainly appear il the proph
estes would be verified, but under the judctous
1t has surely gained that enviable celebrity and
character which its actual merits justly deserve.
This deghtf9i town is reached by the Pennsyl-
trail division.
THE CATsKILLs.
On the summit of Kaaterskill Mountain at an
elevation OF 1900 feet, with comprehensive view
of the Hudson river valley, near views Of the varl
Gus CatSkill peaks one hour by the stage from the
new CatSkill and Palenvile railroad, is the newly
built house, in its second season, complete in its
appointments for luxury and comfOrt-gas, eleva-
tors, electric bells, steam heat, suits with private
baths, baths on every floor. Mushroom: the Ger
mania band, of Philadelphia, engaged for the sea-
son. Billiard-room, bowling alley. Telegraph.
$500 special weekly rates. Proprietor: Edward
A. Gillette
NEW ENGLAND.
"The Wentworth" at Newcastle, n H., one OF
the largest and most elegant hotels on the Allan.
tic coast and by many considered the finest for its
location, furnishing and the manifold attractions
it offers its guests, opened for the season June "a
To those who were fortunate enough to enjoy its
hospitality last season it is unnecessary to men,
ton the exceeding attractiveness or the Went
health or rest With unexcelled advantages for
ocean yachting bathing and fishing, It also
affords saltwater bathing, boating on inland
waters Of rare beauty. and the most delightful
drives over excellent roads, through country re-
plete with historical interest, and Astounding in
most charming views. The rooms are large and
we'll ventilated provided with electric bells, the
furniture Is nice and new, the beds are OF the best
class, the elevators the largest and best in use,
and the grounds are brilliantly Illuminated with
electric lights. With superb band OF picked mu-
sicians, cuisine equal to the best city hotels,
telegraph1c communication with all parts OF the
country, and the most complete arrangements to
furnish every comfort and luxury to the guests,
the Wentworth must be acknowledged one OF the
finest and most desirable summer resorts in this
country
Visitors to the White Mountains this month find
old Mt. Washington more closely in the embrace
OF winter than Is usual at this season OF the year.
me warm sunshine in the valleys is an odd con-
trast TO the white, snow covered summit The
White Mountain hotels, the Fabyon house, the
Twin Mountain house, the Crawford house and
the Mount Pleasant house, are all kept by Barron,
Merrill & Barron, and welkept too: Mr. Barron
was for many years q resident OF Washington, and
knows his business thoroughly.
Among the springs in this country whose waters
are recommended by physicians those of the Clar-
endOn Springs, in Rutland county, Vermont, are
perhaps the Oldest known, having been discovered
and recognized for their health-giving properties
in the year 1776. From the hills that encompass
the springs are seen many of the prominent sum-
miles distant. The enjoyment of this beautiful
environment is made practicable to visitors by the
It's cottages, affords luxurious accommodations fer
two hundred guests. Opposite the hotel is spa
clous park, with trees nearly half century old
Address B. Murray Son.
The Mt Kineo house. at Moosehead lake, Me-,
under the popular management OF Mr.. o. A. Dem
men, offers great attractions to SportSmen and tou-
rStS.
PENNsYLyANIA-THE ALLEGHANIEs
At Cresson Springs Pa, is the Mountain house,
on the summit OF the Alleghanies 2,2OO feet above
the sea- at Cresson station, On the main line OF the
Pennsylvania railroad, seven hours from Washing
by distinguished medical authorities. The hotel
OF the first class, built two years ago, with accom-
dations for 1000 guests; dining-room 22S feet by
IS feet; parlOr 100 feet by IS feet bathrooms on
every floor, elevator electric bells and lights, bill
liard-room, ch1ldren's dining and play-roOm. Or
chestral music. There are 25 cottages on the
grounds. which are Lit separately. The hotel park
affords drive of three miles. Among the many
peculiar attractions is the railroad excursion In
open observation cars over the horseshoe curve to
Altoona. Address SUPPLEMENTARY. ID. Tyler.
The Park hotel, at Williamsport. Pa, is fine
building, beautifully situated in grounds with
shade and fountains, and prettier or cooler sum-
mer home, with farmhouse freedom" the
proprietor calls 1t, can hardly be found 1t is a
good place to stop over on the way to Niagara
Falls, or to remain longer. 1t had many Washing
ton guests last year, and will have more this year
The famous resort OF Mt. Holly Springs has
changed hands this year. and has been put into
frst-claSS condition by Capt. j. A. Graham, pro-
prietor. 1t is located five miles south OF Carlisle,
at the mouth OF q deep gap In the mountains,
where the scenery is especially grand.
The Gettysburg Springs hotel is located on the
site where the battle commenced, and owing to
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