New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-11-21
ELORIDIS SEASON OPENING.
THE TIDE or WINTER TRAVEL HAS ALREADY
SET IN AT JACKSONVILLE.

THE TIDE OF WINTER TRAVEL HAS ALREADY
SET IN AT JACKSONVILLE.
JacksonviiIe Fla Nov 20 (Spe,iaD.-With the
Northern resort season just ended. F'Orilas cole
bra,ed gateway jacksonville. = already assuming
The life that characterizss It's aspect during the
winter and early spring seasons. Naturally enough
situated as il u.s. iris city is - first - Fioridl's
resorts 10 be reached by the tide of tourist ,rdVe
for every passenger transportation line. both rail-
and water. emptes It's human freight Into Jackson
vile whence the traveller takes NJ his march IN the
direction that best suits his fancy. To-day the
visitor who is doing Florida makes Jacs~onVile
the first point Of observation Of th' safes cAaFns
and attractions and remains 20 enjoy natures beau
" presented unde. semi-,rppiral conditions ana 20
Inhale an atmosphere thai ~ always baImY To
make this sojourn doub!y enjoyable TIE accomioia-
tons to be found AT The numerous hote's rank wiA
the best to be found In ihe South. The aiing
hotels which already open ana qnnri'IIs .
complement Of visitors incud, the Carleton. New
Duval and P.acide Among those that are no" being
placed in order for "A resumption Of business ~ me
next two weeks are the ~. james windsor. Grand
View ana G,enada. The smaller houses are reopen
Ing gradually. and by the beginning Of next mon'n
the tourist viii find Jacksonville showing forth in
all is former winter activity with weAhh ~
social fes,iv.ty and an abundance Of outdoor IL
version that cannot fail TO continue IT'S reputation
as one Of the mos, delightful Of the Souihs recfea-
ton retreats
In the category Of open-air pleasures nothing pre-
sents more marked improvement; aimee lat season
than that OF tn drives IN and about the city Bay
st. the principal thoroughfare. which stretches
along the c.tys entire front and a1jaccn; 90 ne
beautiful - Johns River. has been paved with
patent blocks for rs entire length ana now p'c-
sents miles OF perfect driveway to thOse VINO ake
in the sights OF the city Through0u; the suburbs
the highways have been placed in nrs;-class oond-
ton and the driver Ieie-tTisn hni ample
enjoyment in exploration Of ihe surrounding coun-
try with It's pretty residences and scenery. The
picturesque 81. Johns River IN It's snake-.lke course
provide, plenty OF pleasure {, those who delight IN
aquatic sports. Private sailing craft here In
abundance. while public steam and naphtha Launches,
together with numerous pleasure steamboats,. Offer
excellent opportunities to those wishing TO max"
pleasure excursions.
one Of the first sights attract tho attention -
the Northern visitor as he wanders through This
is the profusion OF orange trees. vita their
frut-ladened branches. which greets him on all
sides. Almost every yard Of any Size supports a
small grove. while in many Instances huge branches
OF this luscious fruit form pretty bowers that
the sidewalks and meet ohers that cover the street
In graceful arches Another Striking feature Is the
budding and Towering plants and trees which give
such delightful tinee to the surroundings and
afford beautiful frame for the picturesque south,
ern mansions. Roses seem to bloom constantly and
In numbers that fairly bend the branches Of their
bushes to the ground The gardens on the ou'
skirts OF the city are popular points OF Interest 20
the tourists, and many are they who stroll along
the walls solid with varioTs co.ored howers ana
breathe dhe air heavily ladened with the sweet
scent
The railroads. which have done 50 much t. dd-
vance the interests OF Florida. and whose acconno-
dations highly praised by he travelling p13-
lie are arranging their winter schedules. which
will shortly so into effect the Atlantic Coast
Line which connects Washington directly with
Jacksonville. and there connects with all OF In"
States resorts, will shortly run five through ex-
press trains daily. which will afford The traveller
from the North unlimited facilities for reaching the
Land Of Flowers Among the New-Yorkcrs at the
Pacide are: John Robb. &. Shewneak, II. p shares,
s. A. Cross +. &. Smith. W. n. Cole. II. {. Allen.
J. d. Purvis and +. NJ. Brit:on
At the New Duval are j. X. Taylor. j. = Rogers.
]. d. Cockcroft. Mrs. Rog FRS. Mr.. and Mrs: c. Il.
Neithing T. T. Merrill j. c. Benne.t g. H. Brown.
J. h. Sickles, NJ J. King. G. r. Reynolds u. -.
Tutwi,der f. NJ. Baker, r. II. Leak Mrs. II. r..
Wood Mrs X. s. Clements. William Edwards.
William Wolff r. VI. Sol)nan and J. II. Wills.