The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-07-01
CHARMS OF NEW LONDON.
JIT STMNER LIFE AT a BEIUTI-
FIL CONAEC1ICrT SEAPORT
R,v.rrnI OF Yachts and Other Pleasure
sratt-PIrasant Days aud Cool Nights
<.,y Milford ne - Rival OF I.enOE.

'DnIOn, SnOull TcNlSlb Alb tONh hb WOulu
;,ubtless prove something of Didymus and
reouiro rroof to believe tho prosperous city
,cread OUT on tho borders OF the Thames
liver was the infant settlement OF the same
name TO which he bado farewell more than 200
years ago. The beautiful sheet OF water which
novs Ly and empties into Long Island Sound,
now spauaed by bridges, bordered with plors
ard dotted with every conceivable model oil
craft. presents very different aspect from
what it did when itS placdity was seldom
broken savo by n softly gliding Indian canoe.
New London, for nearly q century after its
set,!ement by Winthrop, was known only as a
trading posl for traffic with the natives When
tho Revolutionary war broke out the little set
Element had reached fair measure OF pros
rerity and succeeded in establishing rospec-
table commerce. In September, 1881. the Brit
ish troops. with Benedict Arnold at their head,
captured tho town. set fire to the buildings,
and reduced tho place TO ashes. Arnold then
crossed the Thames River and seized upon
Fort Griswold." which had been constructed
10 protect tho hamlet OF Groton. The subse-
quent massacre OF its commander and his fol-
lowers is we'll known. Upon the spot, in COM
memoraton Of Col. Ledyard and his comrades,
q lofty and imposing cenotaph has been
reared which is called Groton monument
Soon after the Revolution New London
was rebuilt. and since then it has made
steady progress. Much OF it's wealth is
the result OF the extensive whale and other
fisheries, for many years one OF the principal
Industries. The city is one OF the most pictur-
esauo ON the New England coast. IT is built on
decIlvity sloping to tho south and east. and
the streets arc well paved, well watered, and
beautifully shaded. That the magnificent har-
~. ~ Nat | pnHop Ia taI 10 al
by the number Of yacht races which take place
yearly. while the wellnlled boarding houses
and hotels speak loudly OF the popularity OF
the place as summer resort. Fort Trum-
bull, which mounts eighty pieces of heavy
ordnance, and has accommodation for n garri-
son OF 500 men, stands on q prominent point OF
land, ready to tuln her guns. should occasion
demand. or an approaching foe. The spirit Of
rest sei2as upon the visitor to this place, and
and nobody ever seems to be In hurry. Even
the horses, especially those attached to the
depot hacks. take things in n leisurely
way, and the people talk slowly. think slowly,
walk slowly. drive slowly; in fact, so
contagious Is the atmosphere that after
spending a few hours in the place ono finds it
almost impossible 10 hurry. To the man or
woman with overstrained nerves and fevered
pulse New London will prove a very haven Of
peace and rest So numerous are the attrac-
tons OF this resort that it easily ranks among
the first watering places. and no seabord offers
more in the way OF aquatic enjoyment during
the summer. The New York. Eastern. and
Atlantic yacht sQuadrens rendezvous there.
and the spirited contests constantly occurring
during the season is an especially enjoyable
feature Of the place. The fishing is proven
bially good. tho bathing fine. with the de-
Inhttnl thrown
q siesra under spreading shade trees upon
emerging from the water. A very. great
which border the river and harbor and over
arch many Of tho streets to such q degree
that pr9menading aud driving take on an
with strangers many OF whom arrived last
week to witness the boat races. and about the
are F pretty We'll taxed and Rote Eee SfSs are
Iubilant at the early opening OF the season.
One, OF the finest hotels and one which d.
Of the harbor Just opposite the last named, on
what is known as Groton Point; 1t Is reached
10 itom New I2:k by the shore Lpe division Of
also by the Norwich" line steamers. Arriv-
ing at New London. the mail steamers Gypsy
wf qR Ra
railroad wharf directly opposite the depot.
SAIL OF ten minutes lands one at the hotel
Nat hews rearson OF + the ' stu uitt
House. New York, and the opening OF the nth
y under taer Is marked
over before fRe Fort TV Griswold House has
IRE rs sleeping rooms. all commanding view
Of tho Sound. The building contains every
modern, improyement. including an elevator.
and such care has been given to the plumbing
that Il ls said t" be absolutely. perfect. There
ar fifteen cottages connected with the hotel.
10Y the privacy and convenience OF their own
homes. The ma n dining room. the private
dining room. and The chil9ren's, dining room
are each spacious, and aiVy. and in thom as
well as in the parlors, reception rooms. and
chambers, tho appointments are elegant and
INJURIOUS, ro9my piazza, $50 feet in length.
extensive grounds are beautifully laid out and
ornamental with growing plants. Morning
are EVEN Re wee Efe and bard nH
bowling alley and fine lawn tennis and GRO
luet grounds contribute to the amusement OF
are sydney HaTt-horn and family. New York:
uh1 l. Denny and family; New York Angus
Ius l. Jenkins New York: Farrant Putnam
snd family. New York s. A, GilIert and
I fs@y New York. 9nI D F. + DO s,S and and
family. Ne" YORK: John c. \. Gutbert aud aud
family. New York n. s. Finney, and family
Esw York; A. y; Fischer, New York; H. L.
Br9oklyn; Franklin Nichols and family, Nor
James "a s oConnor and family, New York, F.
md family, New York: {. A. Grier and fam
". New York: George Lowther and family. |
New York, and William Hodson. Brooklyn.
, The venera BILE PeluQt House. inst below New |
London, at the mouth OF the Thames, Is ono |
Lhat calls IN pleasant associations. Although |
Us history dates back many years. the building |
mas been modernized from time to time until |
WIN the opening. Of the present season every
convenience and luxury are included. The |
house - under new management and will be |
TN This summer by Mr.. John Chatfleld 0f |
Clinton, ~ \. In connection with the hotel |
mere are nine cottages. all within few min |
lte> wa H. which have the appearance OF being |
'Ituat"d in the midst OF beautiful park. The |
jerome cottage. once occupied by the late eX-
PRESIDENT Arthur, has been rented this season |
Dy ). Hartman and family OF New York. Meals
.te served in the cottages II desired. Tho sani- |
tAry features are Of he best, and an unfailing
y ABUNDANT supply OF deliciously sweet spring |
wafer Is obtained from Lake Comomac. o few
miles away. The reading rooms. smoking
room and parors have been renovated. aud
everywhere throughout the house careful at
w, on has been given 10 the promotion OF the
comfort and convenience OF guests Good |
music hops. QUITO door sports. driving boat
w, balhlnR,and fishing are among the amuse-
mems Il tie place. stage l. run NJ frequent
intervals from the house 10 the depot and the
'lotts' or, should ono prefer a water
s SSSTaSSH ,l ,he trip can be made in a
lo os In front Of the, hotel and the point men
liUhel; Yachts and rowDOats with eXperi-
.neeI 0ohtmen In attendance. can be hired at
.hy Time OF day aud the more yenturesome
'hl!or WHO prefers white cans to the uuieter
haE EVNltr 70 .tTF IN.