Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-06-22
MOUNTAIN AND SEA.
De1igh tful Retreats where One Can
Find Comfort and Pleasure this Sum.
m0r.

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 hills, 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 STAB AZ
ford valuable Information as to the location,
character and attractions Of summer resorts. For
the benefit, too, OF its readers who have not yet
arranged their summer plans, TEE STAB publishes
notices OF resorts where one can md relief, recre
alton and comfortable accommodations
High up In the Blue Ridge at the Doubling Cap
White Sulphur and Chalybeate Springs Cumoer.
land County, Pa, N. N. Cartwell has a summer
hotel where one can f1nd health and defy old Sol
to do his worst. The springs are noted for their
health giving properties, and the surroundings are
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 2, 500 feet
above the sea.
years one OF the famous pleasure and health re-
sorts OF the Atlantic Coast. At the Bay Ridge
Hotel, Chas. Webb, manager. special inducements
are offered 70 families or monthly boardera
Think Of spending the summer on the crest OF
the Alieghanlesl That is where the Aurora House
is located. The proprietor, Mr. j. Fl. ShafHer, Au-
rora, w. Va. offers the inducements OF moderate
prices, a well-kept house, excellent table, ample
amusenents, and moderate prces.
The ellsworth, handsome new hotel at the
ocean end OF Virginia avenue Atlantic City, opens
the 23d inst. under the management OF Buck &
Mcclellan. The house is elegantly appointed.
Fair Haven is a delightful resort on Chesapeake
Bay. The hotel opened under new management
on the 9Th inst Special inducemen are offered
families. Trains from this city connect at Balti-
more with the Weem's line steamers
a
resort, 2,2OO feet above the sea and miles away
from frying asphalt. The Hotel Raymond, Will L.
Laird proprietor. is now open for guests Boating
and bathing are among the attractions.
The Beach House and cottages, Sea Girt. N. J.,
are deslrably located close to the beach. Informa-
ton can be obtained from H. j. & g. X. Crump
Colonnade Hotel, Philadelphia
The Hotel Emerson, Samuel ]. Young proprie-
tor, is located on South Carolina avenue. Atlantic
CT y, near the ocean and hot baths. The house Is
well appointed in modern style.
The Argyle House, at Atlantic City, T. Godseli
proprietor has been RENTED and Is now OF the
located at the ocean end OF Connecii lieut. avenue
One can ind comfort, cool mountain air, and
grand White Mountain scenery at the Elmwood
Franconia, N. H. The house has large rooms, at
ira tive surroundings, and is noted for its nne
table.
On Cobbs Island dashed BY the Atlantic spray
one can IND cool retreat ana comfortable hotel
accommO iations. This resort, always q favor1te
than ever attractive by additions and improve
ments made to the hotel by the proprietor, Mr.. A.
F. cobb The surr-bathing is unexceled.
II Is unnecessary to speak Of the many attrac.
which is delightfully."- located, near the be Oh. and
surrounded by beautirui lawns, will be opened the
23d instant, and be managed by Mr.. Harry y. War
Uni ed states Is the largest hotel in Atlantic CITY,
and Is provided with everything to contribute TO
the pleasure and comfort OF guests.
pleasant r, sort, easy Of access from Washing.
ton by the Potomac steamboats,, Is LeonardJown.
Md Mr. Herbert F. MOOre's summer hotel, now
open, has accommodations for a large number Of
guests, and his terms are exceedingly low.
At Delaware Water Gap, Pa, famous as a he alth
resort, the enwoOd House, a comfortable hotel
with large private grounds, Is now open Tor guests
Persons looking for an attractive summering
place, within an easy distance OF the city, will
ind one at The Grove, at Warrenton Junction. H.
T. Swart, proprietor. The location Is healthful
and the terms reasonable.
Blum Point summer resort, St. Mary's County,
Nd, at the junction OF the Potomac and Wicomico
Rivers, Is now open for guests. The Potomac
ton can be obtained by addressing C. G. Watson,
MeSJOwn, p U.
The BLUFFS, at Mt. Desert Ferry, will be opened
June 30 under the management Of @. B. Stock
ham & Co. II Is a new house, with all modern
cOnveniences, overlooking the sea. Music Will be
special attraction President Elliot, of Harvard,
says 1t is the most attractive spot on the coast.
opposite New LOn0On, on the rocky eastern
shore. stands the favorite summer resort, Fort
Grtswold- on e-Sound. 1t has ample baIhiny.
grounds, and large playground 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; acconmo-
dates 400 guests II has recently been refuT nish
and large addition has been added including a
fne ballroom.
There is always q desire for information about
ocean Grove hotels. The Arlington has an I'M
surpassed location near the tabernacle ana audi.
forum and will accommodate $50 guests. Rooms
secured by mail or telegraph.
There Is no danger In building q 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, aI ocean City, is popular
Maryland seashOre resort. 1t will be opened July
], under the management OF JaA ca roll, well
known in the hotel world. Unsurpassed bathing,
boating and nshing.
The Stockton Hotel at Cape May is household
name among people who seek rest at the sea.
shore This season It Is under new management,
and has been entirely refurnlshed II opens june
80. The beach Is perfect.
J. Jay Goulo, OF 42l 9th street, offers to rent
partly furnished cottage at Colonial Beach, Va It
has four rooms and large loft and II located near
the river.