New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-23

ley which lies between the hill and the waters
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And thsn ths sparKdag WAISTS pTe Of
which the Staten Islander may well be proud
to the handsome Moravian church. OF which the
Rev " T. Rice Is pastor and near BY , Is the ne
the congregation. In the cemetery which surrounds
the church Is the beautiful Vanderbilt tomb. The
as having been Occupied by society people in us
day. There II is said Jenny Lind was entertained.
NEw-DORP'S FAMOUS OLD TAVERN
Past the place where once the Rose and Brown
Tavern stood to turn in the road, one comes to
the Black Horse Tavern, which has been feature
OF New-Dorp since 1854 Ira X Morris in his his
tory says that the house was known as the Way
side Rest until 1776, when IL was occupied by mem.
bers OF the staff Of Sir William Howe. Lieutenant
Colonel Benton. so the story goes had back
charger which he mounted to escort Sir William 70
a review. The horse ran away and against a rock
which stood the tavern, instantly killing him.
self and rider. The fellow STAFF officers who wit
messed the accident Instantly changed the name OF
the house 20 Black Horse Tavern. by which 1t IL
Southwest OF the Black Horse Tavern is a hollow
which was famous dueling ground a century ago.
Mr. Morris In his paper on the subject. saws that
the British Army from Staten Island and that IL
was almost exclusively military duelling ground.
WHERE PEACE AND PROSPERITY ABOUND.
There is nothing warke about the Newborn OF
to-day II is a peaceful quiet place. with about
800 Inhabitants. with pretty houses and good
streets and walks. II has Episcopal chapel
and school, ana there Is evidence OF a moderate
real estate boom. Thomas Smith is the post.
master
The Sea View Club is the social organization OF
the town. and numbers the best citizens among its
members. Among the pretty houses are those OF
J. W. Hughes, ID. J. Tyson. Judge Clawson w o.
Ross. j. L. Spicer. the Harris. Place and the Clark
canning establishment.
New-Dorp Lane leads 10 the Elm Tree light On
tne east SIDE OF the pretty lane the Clawson and
me vanderbilt farms and on the opposite side the
tyson estate short distance from the road
stands the chapel. which built by Mrs W n
Vanderbilt Near the Elm Tree light and where the
cool breeZes from the sea make the place douh'v
peasant Is the spot where the old clubhouse stood
where the gay set OF twenty-five years ago came
to enjoy themselves. on the waterfront are several
pretty hotes and the Hospital OF St Johns Guild
STATEN ISLANDS COMFY ISLAND.
1t is but few minutes drive to South Beach. the
miniature, GoEsy Island. With its hotels bathing
pavfnohs, merry go-roun1s and cstch-penny enter
tainmen's During the heated term South Beach
IL a most popular resort and thousands are bene-
hted by the picnic accommodations and the excel
lent beach for bathing. f. - -
The drive back 10 Clifton brings one near Fort
Wadsworth. which Is one OF the attractloes Af the
Island. Major John k1gar. OF the LIST United
great stone fort WHICH overlooks the Narrows and
the earthworks, but The beautiful grounds near the
Tort, the nne.- shaded streetsahd the glorious views
from the heights attract attention TO, Fort ads.
worth. Much OF the surrounding 'ptoperty- has
been purchased by the United States Government
for the purpose OF enlarging and beautifying the
already formidable and beautiful STRUCTURE rea red
TO defend the harbor ~