Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-06-21
MOUNTAIN AND SEA.
Oe1fgh tful Retreats Where One Can
Find Comfort and Pleasure this Sum.
DleH.

At this time when the summer heat rising from
asphalt brick and stone, becomes fairly visible
and tells OF the dog days coming. the thoughts Of
city people naturally turn to refreshing mountain
breezes, verdure clad bills, or to cooling ocean
sprays. Already the retreat from the city has be-
gun. Many are in doubt as to where to look for
comfort and recreation during the heated term.
To such the advertising columns Of THE STAR az
ford valuable Information as to the location,
character and attractions OF summer resorts. For
the beDeflt, too, OF its readers who have not yet
arranged their summer plans, TIE STAR publishes
notices Of resorts where one can md relief recre-
alton and comfortable Accommodations
High up in the Blue Ridge at the Doubling Gap.
White Sulphur and Chalybeate Springs, Cumoer-
land County, Pa, N. N. Cartwell has q summer
hotel where one can md health and defy old Sol.
to 40 his worst The springs are noted for their
unusually attractive
The Shenandoah Alum Springs Va, A. j. Myers,
proprietor, offer as attractions not only their
famous waters, but beautiful mountain scenery
and the pure ozone OF an altitude OF $500 feet
above the sea.
Bay Ridge, Nd, has Justly become within few
years one Of the famous pleasure and health re-
sorts OF the Atlantic Coast. At the Bay Ridge
are offered 10 families or monthly boarders
Think Of spending the summer on the crest Of
the Alleghanies! That is where the Aurora House
is located. The proprietor, MI. J. B. ehaffer, Au-
rora, w. Va, oIers the Inducements Of moderate
prices, q well-kept house, excellent table, ample
amusements, and moderate prices
The Islesworth, q handsome new hotel at the
ocean end Of Virginia avenue, Atlantic City, opens
the 23d inst. under the management Of Buck 4
Mcclellan. The house Is elegantly appointed.
Fair Haven is delightful resort on Chesapeake
Bay. The hotel opened under new management
on the 9Th inst. Special inducements are offered
families. Trains from this city connect at Balti-
more with the weem's line steamers.
Eagles Mere, sullivan County. Pa, is mountain
| resort, 1900 feet above the sea and miles away
from frying asphalt The Hotel Raymond, VIII L.
and bathing are among N the attracsions. 's
The Beach House and cottages, Sea Girt, N. j.,
are deslrably located, close to the beach Infoma-
| ton can be obtained from Il. J. q. r. Crump,
Coionnade Hotel, Philadelphia
The Hotel Emerson, Samuel j. Young proprie-
tor, is located on South Carolina avenue Atlantic
City, near the ocean and hot baths The house is
well appointed in modern style.
The Argyle House, at Atlantic City, r. Godsell
proprietor, has been rented and is now one of the
most attractive hotels there. 1t is invitlngly
located at the ocean end OF connecticut avenue.
One can md comfort, cool mountain air, and
grand White Mountain scenery at the Elmwood,
rranconia, n: n: the house has large rooms az.
table.
On Cobbs Island, dashed by the Atlantic spray
one can find cool retreat and comfortable hotel
ACCOMMODATIONS. InlS TeSO1t, always I8VOr1tC
with Washingtonians, has been rendered more
| than ever attractive BY additions and improve
ments made to the hotel by the proprietor, Mr.. A.
F. cobb. The surf-bathing is unexceiled.
Itis unnecessary to speak Of the many attrac-
| tons Of Atlantic City. The United States Hotel,
which is delightfully."- located, near the beach, and
surrounded by beautiful lawns. win be opened the
den, for the proprietor, Mr.. B. H. Brown. The
United States Is the largest hotel in Atlantic CITY
and is provided with everything to contribute 70
| the pleasure and comfort Of guests.
A pleasant resort, easy Of access from Washing
| ton by the Potomac steamboats,, is LeonardtOwn,
Md. Mr.. Herbert F. Moores summer hotel, now
| Open has accommodations for large number of
guests, and his terms are exceedingly low.
At Delaware Water Gap, Pa, famous as a health
resort, the Gienwood House, q comfortable hotel
with large private grounds, is now open for guests
Persons looking for an attractive summering
place, within an easy distance Of the city, will
md one at The Grove, at warrenton Junction. II.
7. Swart, proprietor. The location is healthful
and the terms reasonable.
Blur Point summer resort. st. Mary's County,
Md, at the junction Of the Potomac and wicomico
Rivers, Is now open for guests The Potomac
steamers stop regularly at this place. Informa-
tion can be obtained by addressing c. g. Watson,
Miiestown, p. q.
The BUNS, at Mt. Desert Ferry, will be opened
June 80 under the management OF G. B. Stock
ham CO. 1t Is new house, with all modern
conveniences, overlooking the sea. Music viii be
says It is the most attractive spot the coast.
Opposite New London, on the rocky Eastern
shore, stands the favorite summer resort Fort
Griswold-on-the-Sound. It has ample bathing
grounds, and large play ground for children. Ten
cottages are connected with the hotel Mosquito
bars are not needed.
The West End Hotel at Asbury Park is open the
year round II Is directly on the beach; accommo-
dates 400 guests. 1t has recently been refurnished
and a large addition has been added, including q
1ne ballroom.
There is always a desire for information about
Ocean Grove hotels. The Arlington has an un-
surpassed location near the tabernacle and audi
forum and will accommodate $50 guests. Rooms
secured by mail or telegraph.
There is no danger in building hotel close to
the ocean at Cape May. The beach Is perfect
play ground The Hotel Lafayette Is within so
feet OF the water and contains all the modern i'm
prOvementS.
The Atlantic Hotel at Ocean City, is popular
Maryland seashOre resort It VIII be opened July
/, under the management OF Jas Carroll well
known in the hotel world. Unsurpassed bathing,
boating and f1shing.
The stockton Hotel at Cape May is a household
name among people who seek rest at the sea-
shore. This season 1t is under new management
and has been entirely refurnished. 1t opens June
30 The beach Is perfect.
J. Jay Gould, Of 42l 9th street, offers to rent
partly furnished cottage at Colonial Beach Va II
has four rooms and large loft and is located near
the river.