The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-09-10
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lie; in regard to Cottage City.
1t is, as you know, popular sum-
mer resort or Martha's Vineyard, and
from its broad, Well-paved streets,
one looks out on the great Atlantic
surging against OR coast. The sight,
in itself. is refreshing and inVigorat-
Ing. The town is very appropriately
named, for it is truly a city of cot
tages, representing every different
style of architecture, the most at
tractiye Cf which is the Queen Anne.
The place is very unique, being en-
tirely different from any other seaside
resort. No fences are seen, shieldirg g
the beautifully laid lawns from
the rude public but every"
thing bears the air Of I'M
reserv-d freedom. 1t is hsre that we
find hundreds OF city business men,
who leave their cares at home, and
bring their famii e3 for few weeks
of recreation and pleasure.
Bathing is, of course, the principal
amusement, and every morning from
eleven to twelve O'Clock, the beach is
thronged with promenadeIS, gazing at
the antics of those in the SurT. 1J is,
indeed, amusing, to look at the smiling
faces that emerge from the bath
rooms, ready for their plunge. Their
costumes are simply immense" and
the wearerS are almost beyond recog-
milton, but never mind, every one is
happy in the knowledge that they
look no worse than their fellow baths
erS.
Some swim, dive and float, while
others make awkward attempts to do
the same; it is needless to say the lat
ter class are the ones who attract most
attention. Higgins band, of Boston,
play on the beach every morning, to
enliVen the scene, and cheer the hearts
of those who might, perchance,
be thinking of home. And now
we turn our thoughts to other sports
of the day. OF these, base bell and
lawn tennis take the lead, but for
those who prefer less violent exercise
the drives" are always open, and
bicy cles and tricyc'es reign supreme;
young men and maidens, old men and
children, all patrouize the men who
owns the machines"
One charming f. ature of Cottage
City is, that every precaution is taken
against the heart-DTeaking Scourge,
which infects every summer resort in
the known world. No flirting OF any
description is allowed, and when one
sees two pairs Of feet peeping from
underneath ahuge umbrella, in a snug
corner, on the beach, they naturally
wonder what is going Oh behind the
scenes"
Every one is very informal here, the
ladies being in dishabile the greater
portion of the day, and the gentlemen
making their stop moment calls" in
blouse waists, knee trousers and red
"Sand slippers" But when, at night,
a German reception or hop is given,
society appears III full evening toilet,
and fashion IS seen in its grandeur.
We have two boats day to and
from Nantucket( (only couple of hours
run from here, SO, of course, no one
considers their visit complete, until
they have paid their respect to the old
time hCnored island, which boasts of
being the home of the late Charles
O'COnnor and other noted New Y ork-
eTS.
Our Lone Star State has been well
represented here this season, Calves
ton, San Antonio, Marshall and Austin
faces having been seen among the
pleasure seekers.
Everyone, is locking forward to the
grand Illumination, which take5 place
On the 5tb of September. E-ch cot
tage is to be Illuminated, and friends
viii vie with one another, to see who
can outrival their neighbors in the
brilIiancy and beauty Of their fairy
like homes. There is to be a grand
display of fireworks, and several
bands are engaged to discourse sweet
strains of music. illumination night"
is considered the formal closing of
the season, after which happy hearts
and inyigorated bodies return to their
daily routine of life, ever to be haunt
ed with pleasant remembranceS OF the
most delightful of all summer resorts,
Cottage City. F. G z.