The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-09-24
Some Summer Resorts Near Boston.

Taking the boat at Boston for Hing hama sail of twelve mileS-we enjoy succession of charming views diver sihed by picturesque islands: some with groups of picturessqaatf buildings others like well-kept gardens; more, like mass as of rugged rock with scant vegeta- ton. There is no monotony' in the view; it Is full of delightful surprises. We first touch at the village of Hull; here on the bluff are several fine cot-t tages with their wela;kept flower-deeo- rated lawns. From here Nantasket Beach stretches out five miles to it's head, where some of Its largest hotels make an imposing appearance. ,.,,r,-,
 Dear old Nantasket, long famous as summer resort, with tits crowds of health and pleasure seekers; surely they may find here" what they seek. Surf bathing here is unattended by danger, and the sand is so white and fine that invalids frequently bury them selves in it and gain strength. .
 The extensive toy factory of Hing ham, with its steam power, mahufac- lures large variety of beautiful toys. Their sales-room is on the beach and proves an endles source of attraction to the children, as we'll as profit to its enterprising proprietors. Leaving the toy shop we come to the gay scenes in real life on the sand.
 The queer little donkeys with their gaily painted carts and costumed drivers, and the toboggan slide that sends it's merry parties spinning from dizzy height, are joy to the younger portion of the crowd as well as the dancing hall. Daily fine band fur nishes the music that is free to all. The ubiquitous car-photo gallery here stands conspicuous and we may walk in and get our picture taken for ten cents. h "tFh,
 If one can withdraw his attention from all this mirthful phase of life, and look out on the broad. sxpanse of ocean, he may see in the far horizon white-winged ships. and often an ocean steamer with its long pennon Of vapor, fading like summer cloud.
 
 own; it's cottages are built on high bluffs overhanging the sea. They clasp the huge boulders that are not hidden but decorated with wealth of flower ing vines. Winding roads lead up to the cottages, where in wide verandas hang inviting hammocks. Who could not rest, care forgetting, in such an earthly paradise?
 North Scituate Beach is in strong oo1trast to Nantasket, much more quiet, and to some natures more rest full placeit has a wide far-reaching beach, with great boulders extending from the shore out into the ocean; they tell of treacherous reefs that sometimes prove fatal to mariners. This coast reaching to Cohassett IS called the most dangerous one on our Atlantic sea- board. Minot light, that famous bea- con, is seen in the distance. It rises di- rect from the ocean and our thoughts 50 back to the fearful tragedy, the de- l struction of its predecessor.
 The United, States Life Saving sta- 1 tion here shows superior life-boats and ' improved apparatus for this noble y work. The athletic members, who drill daily for their perilous duties, look the brave heroes that they are. Ysa e5 F,
 On the bluff a colony of actors have their attractive cottages. Crane-of Robeson & Crane-has a, fine lawn on which is hung an old-fashioned crane holding a capacious iron dinner pot of ancient make. It seems a fit. emblem of the large hospitality Of its proprie- tor. yI <
 Lawrence Barrett's cottage has now another owner.
 Those visitors who leave these re- sorts at the close of summer lose the fascinating charm of early autumn ef- fects on sea and land Here the lover of nature may find -sa
 Society where none intrudes < By the deep sea, and music In its roar. {.
 P. s. HILL.