Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-06-09
WHERE TO SPEND THE SUMMER.
Resorts Where One Can Find Pleasure
and Comfort.


This is precisely the sort of weather tha'
brings to the mind Of a warm washingtoniar
thoughts of a cool sandy shore with the waves
rolling In most ,Invitingingly and cool breezes
blowing from all four quarters. or Of . COO
sequestered nook way up somewhere in the
mountains where the scenery is such as to
make IL a very pleasure to live and the air is
oraclng and invigorating. In the advertising
columns of The STAR are brief accounts OF
many delightful resorts in all directions, near
and far, north and south and east and west.
Below are mentioned a few, any one of which
would be a delightful haven of retreat if hot
weather ever should com in real earnest.
The Mountain House at Cresson Springs
stands way up in the air on the Allegheny
mountains, and when it is not cool there the
idea OF inning a cool place may as well be
gwen up. The Mountain House will open June
70 and all information can be obtained Of Vim.
II. Durham, Cresson, Cambria county, Pa.
Ii the northern climate, with its freedom
from all malaria. is what yon are after there is
the Hotel Wellesley at Wellesley, Mass. This
motel Is charmingiy situated near the Charles
river on an estate Of 800 acres. The place is
noted for its beautiful drives and excellent
boating and fishing. Tennis courts and polo
grounds have been laid out for the use of
guests. The hotel is only II miles from Bos-
ton. For diagram and circulars address the
proprietor. James DOoling, ii and Is Temple
place. Boston, Mass.
As will be seen in our advertising columns,
the Berkeley Springs Hotel will open the sea-
son on June Is. Mr.. II. l.. Hall. the new pro-
prietor. is well known as a hotel man, and the
popularity Of this famous resort will doubtless
be increased under his management.
The Manor Inn and The Waukeag at Sullivan
Harbor, Maine, will be managed by the we'll
known hotel keeper, F. F.. Balch, the coming
season. The close proximity to Mt. Desert
speaks volumes for the situation of these hotels.
and it is safe to predict a successful season for
MIR. Balch, who has large experience and pop
ularity.
A beautiful summer residence. eagles
Nest" Catskill. n. Y, containing thirteen
rooms. verandas. grand view, sloping grounds
to river, for rent to a private family till Octo-
Der at moderate price. Inquire of Merrill Il
Terry, lila + street northwest, Washington,
DC.
The Lockwood House. among the mountains
at Harper's Ferry. W. Va. with shady lawns,
fine views. excellent table and rates Sc a week,
offers a charming retreat for those who can
get out OF town during the torrid months.
Among the summer resorts within a few
hours ride of Washington the Kee Mar at
Hagerstown. Nd, is one of the pleasantest and
most accessible. 1t will reopen June 16.. Adj
dress j. NJ. Bell, Hagerstown, Nd, for particu-
lars.
The Blue Mountain House, Washington
county. Md, will open for the season June 25.
Rooms may be secured of J. p. Shannon. Car
rollton Hotel, Baltimore. This is a delightful
and economic place for the heated season.
Aurora, W. Va, has gained the title and
fame of being the Switzerland of America. and
is one of the finest health resorts in the AIlp-
Uhanlpg The Anrnra HnI1un r,ll Aan, To-
Terms reasonable. Circulars at The STAR
office.
Briarbend Cottage, enlarged and improved.
between Deer Park and Oakland. offers special
rates to ministers. Accommodations for thirty
guests. For particulars address Miss E.. b.
Swan, Mt Lake Park, Garrett county. Md.
Perhaps the most complete mountain resort
in the country is the Hotel Kaaterskiii In the
tatskisl mountains. 1t opens for the season
june %. Rates reduced. W. +. Page of the
Marlborough Hotel. Broadway and Both street,
New York. will furnish all particulars.
Woodlawn, at Rockville, Nd, offering I'M
usual convenience for Washington people, has
been open for the season since May l.. For
particulars inquire AZ Clarendon Hotel. corner
l4th street and New York avenue, Washington,
DC. or address Mrs. NJ. j. Colley. proprietress
Deer Park and Oakland, on the crest of tho
~Alleghanies, 5000 feet above tidewater, where
coiuSh iptH anu ldiIllN spent last sum
mer. have become the most famous mountain
resorts in the country. On main line b aud o..
road. Rates $50 to $50 a month. Address till
June 10 George De Shields. Cumberland. Md;
after that date at Deer Park ana Oakland.
The Broxton Villa at Cape May City. n. j.. has
recently been enlarged and improved. 1t is
near the ocean and the iron pier. and has wide
plazzas that command a magnificent sea view
Mrs. J. A.. Myers, the manager. furnishes
special rates for families for the season.
When everything il hot and everything else
is getting hotter then is a good time to think
about finding a pleasant place to go. some place
where the cool breezes blow in firm the ocean
laden with salt and health, where the MOSQUITO
hummeth not and there are no drawbacks to
existence. Ii that is the sort of place You are
looking for then try the Carleton at Spring
Lake. New Jersey. l. s.. Hinkson is the pro-
prietor.
The Ruskin is one of the popular houses at
that ever-popular resort, Spring Lake. 1t is
well kept, roomy and cool and the quota of
guests Is always made up of pleasant people.
1t VIII open June IL. Until then address 1922
Spruce street, Philadelphia.
The Parker House at Sea Girt, n. J.. faces
directly upon the beach. If this is not attract
i've enough there are woods directly in the rear.
Gas and electric bells inside add to the de-
lights. All modern improvements. Thomas
DevlIn Is the proprietor and he is only too
glad to give Information about this charming
place.
Ocean Beach has always been considered one
Of the plcasantest places on the Jersey coast,
but its name has been changed and people who
knew Ocean Beach must now become ac.
quainted with Beimar. NJ. The place is even
p%rettler than the name and one of the very
pleasantest hotels at Belmar is the Neptune
House, kept by A.. II. Sank.
The Arlington at Ocean Grove is strictly first
class III all IT'S appointments and its services
rank with the best. 1t has accommodation
for $50. VIM. 7. Dolby is the proprietor.
The Baltimore at Spring Lake Beach, NJ. is
only one block from the ocean, and it does not
take the cool sea breeZes long to watt them
selves that distance. Mrs. l.. p. Wheeler runs
the Baltimore, and her skiliful management
coupled with the natural advantages have made
1t one OF the most comfortable hotels on the
coast.
The West End Hotel at Long Branch is 50
we'll known as scarcely to need commepdation
1t Is az charm;ugly located as any hotel at thai
most elegant of all summer resorts. 1t is
familiar to every one, and IL known as being a
splendid place to enjoy life while people in the
cities are sweltering in the heat. The West
End cottages and restaurant open on June IA,
the hotel not until a week later. Weekly rates
S25 and upward. d. NJ. Il w. E. Hiidretn.
New York office, metropolitan Hotel.
A resort whose very name smacks of salt
water and balmy breezes is the Atlantic House,
Belmar. NJ. formerly Ocean Beach. on Ocean
avenue and with an ocean front. Now open for
transient and permanent guests. Apply early
Tor accommodations, as the Atlantic is ALWAYS
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