Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-06-24
THE SUMNER RESORTS.
The Mountains and Sea shore.

The Mountains and Sea shore.
WHERE TO GO AND HOW TO Go-coUNTRY LIFE AND
COUNTRY BoARD-soNE GENTLE HINTS, ETC.
The season OF summer resort and recreation Is
ut hand. The coming week-the last week OF
June--will find the numerous country houses and
the mountain and seaside hotels open for the re.
ception OF guests. The attractive places have
been in the field quite as early as usual, as the
crowded advertising columns OF THE STAR have
for some time attested; and. despite the cool
spring, word comes from every quarter that appli-
cations for the summer are more numerous than
last year, with prospects otherwise quite fat
tering these OF last season. The latter part OF
last June was also quite cool, and led to predic-
lions OF cool summer from those yennor-wise,
"thOugh not fools otherwise" but few Will fail to
remember the tOrrfI days with which the kalendS
OF July 81 were opened and the heat which con-
tinued, with slight Intervals to the last week In
september The resorts this year range in locality
and price to SUCH an extent as TO come within the
means OF every one from the quiet OF a Virginia
barm 70 the glare and splendor or Saratoga.
THE VIRGINIA SPRINGS AND RESORTS
The Virginia springs first present their Claims
In the vicinity OF Washington, and old Capon leads
on. The Capon springs and baths and the hotel,
under the excellent and continued management of
W. III. Sale, are open. The chalybeate and sulphur
waters, the alkaline pools (Which are open to
ladies and children), the mountain air, the good
roads, wellkept hotel, and reasonable prices are
attractive enough, to say nothing OF the wonder
ful curative properties OF the water. Full details
can be had IN pamphlet form by calling at w. s.
Thompson's drug store, 18th street, opposite the
Treasury department, though the advertisement
crowded.
The Greenbrier White Sulphur springs, under
the excellent and long-continued management OF
Col. George i. PeytOD, are almost too well known
TO require any reference Since the hotel cottages
and grounds have been improved, the ''Old White"
has become Goubly attractive, and the beauty. the
fashion, the talent, and the wealth of the whole
country will be represented there as usual this
drect from to the hotel and
"a trip TO this famous resort Is one OF comparative
Rock Enon Springs and baths opened on June 1st
known Washingtonian, who has kept them for
several years They are situated in pic
tureSque region, only q few hours from Washing
ton 1t IS essentially family place, and as such
has been for years most attractive one.
Jordans White sulphur Springs are now ready,
and are almost too well-known to Washington
people to need mention here Mr. Jordan Is
popular host OF many years standing, has the
reputation Of supplying an excellent table, and
Pamphlets giving full Information can be had at
THE STAR cf1ice.
( Orkney Springs, in Shenandoah county, vir-
ginia, opened this year on June 1st, and very
fortunately are under an excellent management.
They have an altitude OF $500 feet and are
always COOL The hotels accommodate over seven
hundred people, while the springs are in wonder
ful variety. Since last year extensive improve
menSs have been made in the buildings and
grounds J. y. woodward, it is enough to say, is
the general manager.
The Hygeia hotel, at Old Point Comfort, is a
summer and winter resort and open all the year
round, and continues under the well-known man.
agement of Mr.. Harrison Phoebus. 1t Is easy Of
access by delightful sail down the Potomac on
me Lady Of the Lake or George Leary, and guests
or the hotel rarely fail TO make second visit. 1t
has already been crowded.
The Shenandoah Alum Springs, in Shenandoah
county, Va, are located twelve miles from Mt
Jackson station, on the Valley branch of the B. &
ok, In mountainous region, where the air Is
dry and cool. Besides three alum springs there
are others or ehaybeate, sulphur and iron water,
ana the curative properties for dyspepsia and
other ailments are extensively known Circulars
Of details can be had at THE STAR Office.
The Mountain Top Hotel is nearly 2G00 feet
above Underwater, on the Chesapeake and Ohio
railway, about 40 miles from Washington, and
has been open all OF this month 1t is situated in
charming spot and very accessible from WASH
mgton. Address Henry l. Massie, Alton Depot,Va-
The summit House, at Cranberry, West Va, on
the highest point OF the Baltimore and Ohio rail-
read, about seven hours from this city, is well
named IL |! nearly 1000 feet above the level OF
The sea, and the accommodations are promised as
the best 1t Is fine retreat for hay fever patients
Cranberry Is about ten miles west OF Oakland.
Address Mrs Mary E. Worthington.
One Of the most accessible places Is Clifton, Va,
about one hours ride On the Virginia Midland
from Washington The Clifton House was well
kept last season, and Will be this. There are five
AhNAC ~ oiA<Sic, AAouutdiu SUOu
water, etc.
Dropping down from the mountains of Virginia
70 the seashOre one is very apt to land at Ocean
View, between CapeS Henry and Charles, a new
and charming place IN its second season. 1t is
hnely furnished, has all the modern improvements
and Is In every way first class. 1t is about twenty
minutes by rail from Norfolk, with trains every
hour Letters and kilograms may be addressed to
y. A Kennedy, Ocean View, Va, and with whom
liberal arrangements for any time can be made.
Crossing over TO the Cape Charles side and pass
Inc The Atlantis no fpa onJ
bathing, TO say nothing OF its ether attractions
can be found at Cobbs Island. Then there is chan
rare sport. CObbs has been long and favorably
known, and needs no detailed mention. You can
Get there every other day by boat
CAPE MAY, ". J.
This famous seaside resort has put on its best
look for 81 for many years. great many new
cottages have been built, the sidewalks improved
The street car lines finished and many other at
fractions and convenienceS introduced. The hotels
have been renovated and redecorated, and the
railway service over The west Jersey road made
rapid and safe. All trains runs through from
on Monday next with the MeSSr5 Crump of Phila-
delphia, as proprietors- They had the most sue
ceS5ful season last year known for many years
which Is perhaps, Testimonial enough; but thew
were cornpliElcnted in all quarters for their ma n
agement. The hotel is OF brick. has an elevator
electric beRs, ETC., and Is close 70 the beach,
The unprecedented activity in building at this
fashionable resort; the early demand for cottages
for the season, and inquiry for apartments at the
stockton hotel, all preSage an exceptionally bril-
liant season The bathing at Cape May Is admit
ted TO be the finest in the world. and this sIendid
motel Is situated close to the beach, and imme-
olately fronting upon the fashionable bathing
gTpund. THIS year there is Il change OF manage
med; but Nj. B0othby'S successful management
OF Howiand'S hotel, Long Branch, and other hO-
teis, Is a sufficient recommendation that the pres
uge or the stockton hotel VIII be carefully
guarded.
Within hundred feet OF the beach, and enjoy
ing an uninterrupted ocean View, opposite the
stockton motel lawn, lighted with gas and proyiled
Win electric bills; perfect in It's drainage and all
sanitary conditions, IS the Marine Villa Large
and cheerful rooms, furnished with taste for one
hundred guests: elegant parlors and music room
open all the year. Prices: BY the day. s. by the
week, for the summer months, SIS to S25: Special
beck. ~
The Oriole, on Perry street, opposite Congress
Hall lawn, has been newly furnished throughout.
anu Is very conveniently located. For terms apply
10 Mis- Alddiekaun. The Oriole Is now omen
The new Atlantic hotel, at Cape May, is essen
0ally family house, and well kept by j. s. Deats
IL Is within one block OF the ocean, OF which il has
an unooStructed view. The table Is highly RECON-
mended.