The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-07-01


Near BY IS Etowah Cliffs, the residence
OF Mrs. +. c. Stiles. Immediately on a
high. rocky vine covered blu1 stands the
house. and far down below is the clear
surface Of the river. The house is his
tOric and has even vet the immovable
marks Of federal soldiers who took pos
session during the war and chartered
their horses in the drawing rooms. The
general management OF the place has
fallen 10 Mr.. W Fl. Stiles, the Oldest son,
VINO has filed his stables with b.ooded
horses; a race track and innUmerable
pastures, and small boys exercising trot-
tiers, are characteristic features Of this
ideal home
The summer residence OF Mr. Malcolm
Maclean in Griffin, IS a typical up-country
home; a large frame house with many
inviting piazzas. standing white and cool
in many acres Of lawn and grove. A car
riage circle in front Of the house bespeaks
the fact that hOspitalityihas q large part
in this household ana that prosperity
and style are a part OF Griffin. Orchards
. stretch around the premises ana as the
spring is redoleut with the color and
fragrance Of the blossoms. so is the har-
vest season rich with the fruit and vel
low with the ripened grain.
Spring Vale, the summer home of
Mr.. Jonn TalaferrO, is near the banks of
famous region Of North Virginia. The
substantial family homestead stands IN the
center Of acres Of woodland growth and
trees. with Rlimpses Of the high blue forest
mountains in the distance. An extensive
farm stretches from the rear of these
grounds, and there are stabbed the re-
nOwned Virginia hunters, who are often
seen in gay parties calOping across the
country; the women rivaling the men in
good horsemanship. Many guests from
Savannah have been entertained under
the hospitable roof Of Spring Vale"
The residence Of Mr.. George J. Mills. a
short distance from Ashevile. is one Of
the largest and handsomest summer
homes there. A three-stOry house has
full possession Of the large grounds where
rolling lawn and irregular groups Of
trees, do not obscure the view of the sur
rounding mountains. which loom up in all
/ their grandeur on every side.
Peunyworth island and Capt. Mani
gault's universal hospitality and beauti-
/ full rose garden have become household
words
! Mr.. CIyde's outing quarters on Hilton
/ Head, are rough. but comfortable, and
the surroundings and beach exceptionally
beautiful.
"Guinas " the Owens summer home in
7 Habersham county. North Georgia is in
the heart Of mountainous country with
long drives rolling lawn picturesque
spring at one side and extensive orchards
/ and vineyards. The house itself IS
spacious and the mountainous country
surrounding IT picturesque and beautiful
Woodlands" the residence of Mrs.
4 George J. KollOck, in Habersham county,
is a garden SPOT. a haven Of delight TO
city children who love 10 play in the
rolling lawns and hide in the thick. lux
urent growth. The house is on
a high elevation. overlooking deep
verdant valleys, with a distant sight
OF the mountains. I'm this
neighborhood, is Carls-Riggen. another
pretty up-COuutry summer place. owned
by the children Of the late Mr.. Rich
Owens. few miles distant is idle
wild. the picturesque place formerly
owned by Mr. Paul T Haskell but re-
Gently purchased by Mr.. Middleton of
Charleston.
"Alelrose." the residence Of Mr. A.
St0ddard. on Danfuskie island is well
known 70 many VINO have been enter
tanned there, or have seen. in passing by.
the large gray residence among the sea
coast oaks.
The Hermitage the McAlpin country
seat. with its long avenues of towering
oaks. and its lawn and river. is near
+ enough to the city 10 be visited not only
/ BY Savannah people. but is a favorite
drive OF visitors and tourists and has
/ been photographed from many picturesque
points. Ia mentioning a few of
+ these homes that are annually
filled with the family and friends
where CAV parties throng the grounds
aud merry voices ring through
the halls. one thinks with lingering re-
greet and touch Of sadness. of the de-
serted homes that are sur
rendering TO the ravages Of
times telling touch The quiet and IN
frequented "Deptf0rd' the Carmichaes
/ country place, is fun Of romantic rcmin-
! isceuces. and is now a happy memory OF
/ by-Eone days "Summerland" the up
country place Of the ElGotts. in Barlow
county is truly "a banquet hall de
sertcd' The interior Of the house is fun
+ or echoes, as one wanders from room 20
room, and the steps crcak with their uu-
. accustomed burden The drawing rooms.
with their handsome marble mautels are
now like large vaults filled with mys,e-
riOus voices Of the past. Ivy has grown
over the windows. the lawn is IN Kept.
and the trees untrimmcd The river. Al
the end Of an avenue Of cellars goes on
I Just the same ever buoyant and ripping
] over its rocky shoals.
II is interesting to notice the style Of
fiction that suits the popular fancy Of the
reading world. In answer 10 request
made by the managing editor Of the New
York Mail and Express the cI~ercu.
Librarians Of the country have son. ID
lists Of the ten most popular books of the
day The comparison shows that about
six ont OF the ten are common 70 all the
lists
The following Is the list Of books mos.
commonly read Heavenly Twins
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