New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-12-24
4 PHOSPHORUS FLORIDA SEASON.
HOTELS At JACKsoNviI.LE ALREADY BrsTi.ING
WITH AcTIvITY-GREAT RESORTS FARTHER
snI,rH HAVE LARGE PATRONAGE.

jacksonville. Fla. Dec. 10 (speciaD.-The new
conner into jacksonville. "a he lands from either
railroad or steamship and sirolls 10 the leaning
thoroughfare Of the city. needs nothing NOR" than
4 casual glance at the busy scene to be convinced
81 the prosperous outlook FOR what is here gen
orally regarded a. the proper. the time from
January / 10 the beginning Of April visit
among the hotels all II which are now open To
View the lively aspects presented In the exchanges
halls and parlors indicates at this somewhat early
period what may be- anticipated after the beginning
Of the New Year.
No tourist or traveller with Florida as his destna-
ton thinks OF visiting any OF the resorts Of the
State without first enjoying a sojourn In Jackson
Vile This city acts in an acclimating capachy
10 people from the North. and AZ the same time
offers innumcrabe enjoyments that are enriched
by invigorating semi-tropical conditions OF both
temperature and surroundings.
Jacksonville thoroughly seen. the direction or
the traveller seems to be inevitably toward the
inviting portion OF the east coast. where resorts
plenty. and OF character that offers every
possible advantage for health and recreation or
course every one who comes to Florida feels that
the trip Ii not complete without n visit to 81.
Augustine In reality. It is not. for this the old
est town In the United States. abounds In interest
ing sights. social diversions and advantages to
health seekers Here IL located the famous Ponce
de Leon Hotel. whose doors VIII be open 10 me
public about January IT, ana it, sister hostlcries.
the Cordova and Alcazar, the former now open for
filed with guests. Ormond which lies farther
down the coast. has assumed its winter aspect
and both the DrmOnd Hotel and the tOquna are
catering to large patronage This resort lies on
"A picturesque peninsula. OF about "A half mile in
width with the waters OF the Halifax River on
one side and the waves Of the Atlantic washing
the other. stu farther along is Rockledge whose
offer scenery unlike any to be In any other
part OF the State. Lying IL does on the west
bank OF that beautiful tropical stream. the Indian
River lends additional charm to all OF Its natural
pictures. The Hotel Indian River the Plaza and
the New Kockledgc are all receiving guests In a
number that bctOkcns the success OF the coming
season.
Railroad whose lines skirt the entire east coast.
have constructed road terminating At Palm
Beach, which point IL the celebrated Hotel
Royal Poinciana. an immense and palatia build
ing the formal opening OF which VIII take
place Christmas This road which cN-
tends for a distance OF go miles. places the
tourist at jacksonville In excellent communication
charming resorts. The Atanti' Coast Line whose
lines convey its passengers from all points In the
North Florida connects at jacksonville with the
East Coast Line. and the tourist from YORK Is
enabled the coast from the metropolis 10
Floridas most southern point in about "A day ana "a
half of travel. with all the comfort ana convenience
that modern railroading affords.
1t is hard for the inexperienced to realize that
thlrty-six hours even less, VIII transpose one
from the region OF a Northern winter To a region
where at the same time flowers are blooming. fruits
rlpenlng surf bathing Is freely INDUCED In and
simmer attire Is donned; and all under "A tropical
ann whose influence Is invlgorating. ana whose
mower is but Natures artist In improving an ideal
winter home In the Land OF Flowers