New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-08-17
THE MAKING or TRANQUIL MARION.
HOW THE QUEEN OF BUzzARD's BAY CAME BIZ
HER POPULARITY.

Marion, Mass, Aug. Is (speciaD.-Of all the places
bordering Buzzards Bay that their growth and
popularity TO the advent Of the merchants and capital
lists from the hot cities during the summer months
probably none has record that will compare with
Marion. But few years back this stad old town was
hardly known outside Of its borders, and to-day
is among the most widely known Of New-England's
summer resorts. Bat for the rich men that have come
and spent their money here Marion might have gone on
In It's slowdeath sort Of way, and achieved any
growth or popularity. One by wealthy men who
were looking for quiet cool and healthy places pass
the heated term OF summer, to obtain rest and recea
ton, located here until many Of the best peope
have summer cottages and others even winter resi-
dences here.
Probably none is more widely known than Albert W.
Nlckerson, Of the millionaire family Of Nckersons at
Dcdham, Mass. lie owns many acres Of land here
and has spent many thousands Of dollars in erecting
buildings and putting the land In rstclass condition.
His residence IS situated Great Neck is the largest
and one OF the finest in the town, and commands
most excellent view Of the way.
Another Of MarOn's most noted and wealthiest resi-
dents is Judge J. ". Austin, Of Boston. His residence
commands good view of the harbor and bay, and Is
of the finest in the place. IL is on his grounds
that the annual marlgOh festivities are held
Richard W. Glider, the poet, and the Editor Of the
Century" wellknown by either title has nice cot
tage here also studio situated at distance from
it, where he and Mrs. Glider spend many hours with
the brush.
William G.. Preston, architect, Of Boston, has
large and beautiful residence next TO that Of Judge
Austin
j. C. Pegram lawyer, Of NewYork, has nice
cottage here as have also James De Kay, formerly Of
the trades schools OF that city, and Mrs. sarah E.
Perine Of New York William and Henry c. Wisner
importers; L. T.. Mears leather dealer; Mrs. Van
Rensselaer, the writer, and II. F. PrtchaTd, all Of
Ncw-York and Townsend Davis, Of Buffalo, own and
occupy cottages.
Ex-President Cleveland has cottage here, and
ever since his marriage this has been his favorn
summer home, Mrs Cevelands presence aduihg gieatV
to the popularity Of the place
Mrs Cornelius Barlow, Dr. James H. Hutchinson
and Miss Marion Hovey have cottages here Eliza
beth stuart Phelps is guest Of Miss Hovey's this
season.
" W. sanborr, of Boston, Miss f. II. Wisner. Aiss
Elizabeth HarwoOd, Mrs +. b. Austin and Colond
j. c. Palfrey. OF Boston, have cottages here' Dr.
Edward J. Forster of the same place, has cottage on
Great Neck. and Constantine Brown, attorney, has
one in the village.
The Rev. Percy Brown. OF Roxbury' ana the Kew.
John c. Brooks Of Springfield. have residences here;
also Mrs +. d. Gillespie, OF Philadelphia the Kew.
F. W. Tompkns, !r. of Hartford; H. NJ knowton o.
New-Bedford; Dr. J. s. Whiting, Of Charlesto"' ana
James Delano OF New 81 harestown. has pur.
chased land for a building site: re-.
other persons stopping in Marion are W Il. foser'
OF THE buffalo Commercial" John L. Williams B1l.
falO: I. J. Oys, Martin kngman, MIS-, Joseph flA'
and daughters Maud and Carolyn, and ME-: N0lso'
New Mr. Walsh Editor Of apPnS9u and aaF h,
daughters Washington: DR.. Albert K. Leeds, 9i sue
vens institute Of Teeology Dr. r. r pav IL
povor phiIadelphia: Professor william c. Lawun Ok
Boston University Barnsbas HOLMES OF E ~ gya.
ipa,rL: ID. Hadley. Northampton the Rev. W. ~
RAMSEY and the Rev 5. R. Fuller, Mddleborongh me
Pew John Burney and the Rey g. ": L9eh t MP,
Tg pton Mrs. r. H. Yardley, Newport Dr. Maurice T.
Richards DR.. Charles F. Inches Dr: hic i Wnsin :,
J. r. Bulard, Henry Handy and o. NJ Anger all o
Boston.