Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-06-23

Now that the sun has climbed to the tropic
preparations are being pushed rapidly forward
in many homes for the annual hegira to the
seaside or the mountains. Those who have not
yet chosen the retreat TO which they propose to
repair during the dog days will find much use
ful information in the advertising columns of
THE STAR. To aid them in coming to a con-
clusion THE STAR publishes notices of the
summer resorts that offer special attractions in
the way OF healthfulness and the excellence of
the accommodations afforded.
Virginia Beach has proved to be a popular re-
sort, as ii has the advantage of being the only
resort south OF Cape May directly on the ocean
bank. The railroad connects directly with the
steamers at Norfolk.
In order to accommodate guests Manager
Marden. of the Ocean View hotel, at Block
Island. X. L., will be at the Hamilton house. in
this city, to-day, Thursday and Friday, where
he can be seen.
Bay Ridge, Md, is delightfully."- located and
has good surf bathing. The Bay Ridge hotel
will be opened July 1st under the manage
ment of George X. Crump, of the Colonnade
hotel, Philadelphia. Mr.. Crumps name is a
guarantee for all that is desirable in a hotel
Guests will find a good table excellent accom-
modations and polite attention. Full Informal
ton can be obtained by applying to Mr.. Crump.
1.-THE Allaire,' at Spring Lake Beach, n. j.,
conducted by f. NJ. Richardson is said to be
most beautifully located on the beach, and is
fitted up i'll modern style.
Palmer Cottage is quiet seashore retreat
near Hampton, NH, between Great and Little
Boarsheads. Mr.. Josiah c. Palmer is the pro-
prietor.
The Carleton, at Spring Lake Beach, n. J., re-
opened under new management and renovated
throughout all modern improvements being
introduced, on June 18th. Misses A. +. and $.
+. Jones are the new proprietOrs.
The Ocean View hotel at Block Island, X. T., is
wel-known for the excellence of all its appoint
ments and the fine fishing To be enjoyed there
%. =. Marden, dos Washington street, Boston,
supplies illustrated circulars.
Eureka Springs, Ark, situated among fine
forests 1000 feet above the sea, is rapidly gain
ing favor all year health and pleasure
resort. The Crescent hotel there under the
management of George w. Kitteie, is entirely
new and offers unexceptiOnable accommoda-
lions.
Two cleverly written and beautifully illus
trated little books descriptive of New Hamp-
shire and New England scenery, and intended
for summer tourists, have been issued by the
Boston and Lowell railroad, under the titles
summer Saunterings by the Il. and l." and
"WinnipeSaukee and About There" These
books may be procured by writing to Lucils
futile, general passenger agent OF the b. and l..
road at Boston.
n quiet and pleasant summer resort is Upper
vile, Fauquier county, Va, which is now open
for boarders, under the management of Rinker
and Pierce.
Seneca Lake is annually coming more and
more into favor for summer sojourners. At
tractlVe accommodations may be found at
Long Point hotel, near the beautiful Watkins
Glen, by communicating with Downs and
Couch.
Those who love an unobstructed ocean view
will find it at the Vermont house, Vermont
avenue, Atlantic City, which is open all the
year.
The Lockwood house at Harpers Ferry, Mrs.
:. L. Lovett, prOprietress, is a pleasant resort
convenient to- Washington among the noun
talnS. Special terms are given To families.