Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-06-28
WHERE TO SPEND THE SUMMER.
Attractive Resorts In the Mountains and
at the Seaside.

the benefit OF the country and seashore. The
broad streets and the Innumerable shade
trees of Washington materially retard the local
summer exodus. People are naturally unwill-
ing to fly from the ills they have to those they
know not of, but uneasy human nature calls
for change. The business man who is
crowded in his Office through these swelter-
ing days needs recreation, and he knows
that to get it he must 60 away
SO far that the magne tism of merchandise will
not affect him. He needs ozone and sun
shine, and he wants them at reasonable rates.
The STAR presents, on each day, notices of
lew OF those pleasant places where pure enjoy
ment reigns and can be secured at reasonable
rates.
Piney Point hotel is a popular summer resort
for WashinStonians. 1t is near the bay, with
advantage OF very good salt bathing. 1t is
well managed by Messrs. W. Williams Il Co.
The rates are from 50 to s14 per week.
The average temperature at Surf hotel, Fire
Island, is So degrees; there is fine fishing bath
ing and boating, and the location is especially
desirable. 1t is an especially fine place for
children. Particulars concerning this resort
may be had of Thos. Cook 4 Son, 513 Pennsyl-
vania avenue, or ofD. S. 5. Sammis l. Co., Fire
Island beach, n. Y.
Everybody in this region ought to know all
about Cobb's Island. 1t always was one Of the
the hotel accommodations have been increased
and improved there Is no more delightful re-
treat on the Atlantic coast. The beach and
surf-bathing is splendid. and il would be diff
cult to find a place where the fisherman and
the man with gun can get more solid salts
faction and compromising sport than on Cobb's.
All information can be obtained of A. r. Cobb,
Cherriton post office, Northampton county, Va.
What delightful scenes, what soothing men,
cries recur when the Hygiea hotel is men,
toned, and what q fascination there is in the
name when the mercury is crawling steadily up
toward the thermometric roof There the
suns rays are cooled by half dozen antidotes.
The breeze is always from the ocean, and con-
sequently there is an entire absence of malaria,
hay fever and heat. The surf-bathing is of the
best. and SO likewise are the sailing. fishing and
driving. The military Mt Fortress Monroe and
the military band add to the attractiveness of
the place. Anything more in the line Of
information can be had of Manager F. N. Pike,
at Old Point Comfort, Va.
Eight miles from Norfolk. Va. is Ocean
View hotel situated as delightfully."- as any hotel
possibly could be. It is a fsvorite resort for
large number of people; those who stay there
one season always 20 again If possible. The
accommodations are ample and the rates
reasonable-S2.50 per day being all that is
asked of the wayfsrer. II YOU want to stay q
week ii can be done for ga, while a months
rest and recreation only foots up to s45. Send
W,
for more facts and figures
Mr.. o. II. Paxton, superintendent OF the Toll
chester hotel, Colchester Beach, Kent county,
Nd, offers especial attractions for the guests
OF that resort The hotel has been fully re-
modelled and refurnshed.
An attractive summering place which justi-
fees its name is Comfort Retreat" On the Elk
Ridge mountains, mile and half from Har-
per's Ferry. The location is high and healthy,
fhA aafrr l.I
with the best, and the terms most reasonable.
Particulars can be obtained by addressing w.
NJ. Clark, Keep Tryst P. o., Washington
county, Nd.
A price list and full description Of the &C
commodations TO be obtained at the new Hotel
Aldine, Atlantic City, can be obtained by writ
ing to II. ID. Eastman. 1t is located on Pacific.
near Ohio avenue, and the prices are from d. 80
to % per day and from 80 to Sl4 per week.
On the beach, at the sea end of Virginia
avenue, Atlantic City, is pleasantly situated the
ellsworth, which is conducted under the man
agement of Birch Il Mcclellan. The house
opens early in the spring season and guests are
entertained there during the greater part of
the year. Its management in all the details
that cons titutes good hotel is highly praised.
Those familiar with Atlantic City will miss the
Chalfonte from its accustomed place. It has
been moved to the beach, where it has been
enlarged and improved, md here the sea view
IS something that the proprietors, Z. Roberts
Il Sons, are accustomed to call TO the attention
of their guests. There are saltwater baths
provided in the house and all other facilities of
q first-class hotel
Under the present management the Clifton,
at Atlantic City. has become favorite family
hotel. Ii is located at the corner OF Atlantic
and Connecticut avenues. and is specially
adapted for those who desire to seek relief
from ths heat Of the city without surrendering
the comforts of home. The proprietor Joseph
Engle, has had extended experience in the
hotel business.
Unlike a great many hotels at seaside resorts
the Waverly at Atlantic City is open all the
year around. The house Is provided with hot
and cold sea-water baths, and those who like
sun baths can take them at their ease in the
sun parlors. Mrs. J. L. Bryant is in charge OF
the hotel, and her attention 10 the little details
efecting the comfort of guests has contributed
largely to the popularity Of the house.
One Of the favorite resorts at Atlantic City is
the Victoria hotel, which is under the manage
ment of Mr.. Williams. This house remains
open all the year around and occupies an adj
yantageous location near the beach on South
Carolina avenue. Hot and cold sea baths i'm
the house are among the comforts provided for
guests.
Enlarged and newly furnished the Lehman,
at the ocean end of Pennsylvania avenue. At
isntic City, presents an attractive appearance
Mrs. +. W. Lehman is ready to welcome her
old as well as new patrons. and TO provide for
their comfort in the efficient manner which is
the secret of her business success. There is q
sun parlor in the house, and all conveniences
necessary.
Fifty yards from the surf is the Delightfully."-
cool description Of the location of the Hotel
Albion. Asbury Park. The terms, SO the pro-
prietor, G. VI. Pemberton, states, are from 50
to t12 per week and "a day. This is the
tenth season of this popular house. An
orchestra has been engaged to entertain the
guests.
The Ebbitt house Is a familiar name to wash
ingtonians. and 30 those who go to Cape May
and stop at the Ebbitt house. on Jackson street,
will feel at home. 1t is open all the year under
the capable management of 5. W. Colt
Opposite the iron pier at Cape May is located
the Hotel Lafayette. I. is a first-class house,
which the proprietor, Victor Denizot keeps
open ali the year. The rates, q. SO TO ~ per
day. are calculated to meet a wide range of
personal requirements and to suit pocketbooks
which may be full or in rather collapsed con-
dition.
The Aldine Is the first house from the beach
on Decatur street, Cape May. The proprietor,
Thomas Mueller. informs the public that the
rates are reasonable.
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