Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-07
SUMMER RESORTS,
Places Where Cool Weather and Comfort
May BE Enjoyed

Following are some additional hints for
Washingtonians who have not vet made up
their minds where to go for the summer:
| When the thermometer is climbing up toward
the nineties. with the evident intention of stay-
ing there, 1t is pleasant to think that there are
such cool and healthful places as the Arandale
| Springs Hotel, at Bedford Pa. The hotel ia
| already open for the summer and the high
standard il maintains and the remarkable cura-
| tive qualities Of its springs make it a most at
| tractive summer home.
| Berkeley Springs, in West Virginia, with it's
| fine hotel. has always been such a popular re-
sort with Washingtonians that it's virtues need
not to be sung again. 1t opened for the sum-
mer on the LIST of the month. The property
has been purchased by syndicate, which has
carried many admirable improvements into
effect, that it is a more desirable resort than
ever. Inquirers can obtain full information
from the manager, NJ. w. Lambert.
| Way up among the clouds and cool air of the
Blue Ridge mountains is the Buena Vista Hotel,
that most delightful of summer resting plae es.
Since last year the hotel mas been greatly en-
| larged, SO that the company is able to offer
| lower rates than ever to season guests. Until
| the 2lst, when the hotel opens, the manager.
| Frank A. Rust. can be communicated with at
\ the Hotel Rennert, Baltimore.
There is no danger of cholera or any other
summer ailments at Capon Springs, that
|
| numerous comfortable cottages 1t is lovely
home in the mountains, with superior mineral
| waters and baths of every description and
| temperature, and yet the rates are very
->asonable The hotels opened for the ac-
sOmmodation of guests Jdne l.
delightful place to spend the heated term
| is Ocean Grove, n. J. An excellent hotel is
managed there by DIR. W. II. L. Stark ana it
| bears his name. 1t is five-story structure,
fitted with all OF the latest conyeniences. About
| it is grand piazza of 5000 feet. The table is
first-class and artesian water is supplied
Sea Girt is becoming second to none as one
| of New Jerseys uncompared summer resorts
OF the hotels there the fremont stands at the
top of the list. 1t is managed in the best of
style by 1. s. Hinksou, late Of Carleton Spring
Lake.
If one desires to be close to the oceans
beach a more suitable place would be difficult
to find than ''The Ruskin," at Spring Lake. N
J. 1t is one Of the most popular of houses and
is now open for the season.
II one really desires the full benefits of the
sea air it is necessary to get away from the
land and locate in the open sea. Block Island
offers such an opportunity, il is fifteen miles
out in the ocean The Ocean View Hotel can
accommodate 500 in the finest style when it
opens on June "a Hot and cold sea water
baths can be obtained. Address F. c. Cundall,
East Greenwich, RI
Those who intend to 60 to Narragansett Pier
this summer would not go amiss by seeing A.
ID. Addison. sos 18th street northwest. this city.
He has for rent desirable summer house, with
| stable, at that resort
1.-The Mathewson," at Narragansett Pier, r. l.,
| probably commands the finest location Of all
| the frst-class hotels at that well-known resort
| The hotel is not connected with any other one
| at the Pier, and hot and cold-water sea baths
can be obtained there.
At no place on the Massachusetts coast is the
| ocean scenery grander than at Marblehead
The Nanepashemet stands at the head Of the list
of the hotels, and from its porches the view is
magnificent. full description of the place can
be obtained by addressing Ammi Brown.
One of the most popular hotels at Newport,
R. l., is the Robinson. at "A Catherine street.
1t is open from May to December, and this sea-
son has undergone thorough renovation.
The new hotel at Jordan White Sulphur
Springs is only ten minutes drive from the
railroad. The hote! will open on The 21st Of
June. Situated in tho most charming part Of
Frederick county and with perfect sanitary ar
engagements this resort makes q splendid sum-
mer home.
June Is is the date for the opening Of the
hotel at Minnequa Minnequa is on the North
ern Central connection of the Pennsylvania
railroad and is 800 feet above tidewater. The
hotel is fitted with every modern convenience
and with its delightful drives, forest walks and
mountain air forms charming resort For in
formation address H. Hinckley, Minnequa,
Bradford county, Pa.
Monterey Springs Hotel is on the summit of
the Blue Ridge mountains and only three hours
ride from Washington. Monterey is marked
for pure water. pure air. perfect health, no
malaria and no mosquitoes. The hotel opens
on June II. and all information will be fur
nished by NJ. A. and II. S. Minor, $50 n
Charles street, Baltimore.
Shenandoah county, Va, contains among it's
other attractions Orkney Springs. which is open
from June to October. The elevation at Ork-
ney Springs is 2 800 feet and its mineral waters
, and baths are unsurpassed at any resort By
addressing W. c. Jones. Washington, ID. c., all
information can be obtained.
Up on the heights of the Blue mountains the
cool breezes make their home even in the hot
test weather. At Harpers Ferry there is not
only low temperature. but also at Green s
Mountain House, where the proprietor, G. W.
Green, entertains guests for IS, sc and 81 per
week: children, half rates. The terms per day
are : and Sl.50.
An elevation Of 1 200 feet is sufficient to in
sure cool breezes even in the warmest weather,
and that is the height above sea level at which
Is located the Hill Top House at Harper's
Ferry, W. Va. The proprietor, T. S. Loye,t,
! keeps frst-class table and offers accommoda-
tlons at reasonable rates.
BY going to Aurora, W. Va, an elevation of
5000 feet can be enjoyed. especially if one is
the guest OF the Mountain View House. John A.
LantZ. proprietor. The rates are reasonable
the table lis good and the rooms large and airy.
The Morrell House at Harper's Ferry. W. Va,
has been renovated throughout and is now open
for the reception Of guests. BY writing to p.
N. Spear full particulars can be obtained as to
rates and rooms.
A rare combination of seashore and country
life can be found at the Pe1uot House, which,
with its pretty cottages, is located at New Lon
don. Conn. This season it opens under a new man
agement, Messrs. Blanchard 4 Hager formerly
of the Hotel Marlborough. New York city, hav-
ing charge of it. The hotel is situated on high
ground. thus affording excellent drainage
For rest, pleasure and health the Hotel
Westport at Westport Point. Bristol county,
Mass. affords an excellent opportunity
The sanitary arrangements are perfect
The ocean bathing is safe, while the
beauty of the surrounding country.
with its groves and green pastures, afford
charming drives. Address H. A. Brown until
June 90 and then the hotel. which opens on
July l.
Bedford Springs ut Bedford, Pa. has been
dubbed the Carlsbad OF America and there is
more than a little excuse for this apparent ex-
travagance Of name. The waters have wonder
full healing properties and the air is cool and
invigorating, SO that stay. even for a short
time. is sure to prove beneficial The Bedford
Springs Hotel, L. B. Doty, manager, opens