New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-10

Ing coast line Of Overs Bay. reveals beach
strewn with countless stones Of all coors oiner-
Ing in size from silver dollar TO rock Two
feet in diameter. At intervals all along TINS
shore beautiful groves crown the cliffs, tufts OIL
grasses and nodding harebells cling lovlnsX In IN
their crevices. softening and Transforming ther
rugged faces into wondrous beauty.
Another portion OF this varied coast OF more
than ordinary interest to the tourist Is the Cres-
cent Bathing Pool. Here. in the long ago, the
sea, in one of its abrupt nvasions OF the coast
line. scooped out the land leaving charming
beach Of lustrous sand which Is continued en-
the lines Of this famous curve by par COM
posed Of innumerable pebbles, stones. sand' etc
These great natural advantages have been sup
pemenied by the cupning device OF man Anu enod.
gates. has been Jui.t, connecting the extreme
point OF this bar with the shore At hood TOE
the gates opened, ard in come the rising
waters. When the pool. which is about ten
acres In extent is sufficiently filed the gates are
closed, and under the influence or the sun
genial rays the imprisoned waters are soon
raised to a comfortable temperature. This Is one
OF the features of Petit Manan that Is not founo
In any other NewEngland resort. dengnttui
bath without fear Of surf or undertow, but re-
pete with safety. comfort and luxury to all
participants.
Pinkhams Cove. a narrow inlet Of Dyer's Bay,
extending about half a mile into the land, is
delightful retreat It's shores adorned with
overhanging groups Of fair mountain ash. whose
delicate feather-shaped leaves and dense clus-
ters OF cream-whi;e blossoms form a pleasing
contrast to the lusrous beach and cleaning
waters while the more sombre coloring OF an oc-
casioral pine. grove Of sturdy birches, aods
diversity to the scene.
This cove is favorite boating resort. having
been made perfectly safe for women and chill
dren to enjoy this hcalthful exercise by the con-
strriction OF a dam 10 feet long, connecting It's
opposite sides near the mouth.
Here too Is one OF the largest game preserves
in America almost large as Central Park,
New-York. Its area G20 acres) is inclosed by
than five miles OF wire fence. and stocked
with an abundance OF deer, Norway grouse hare
and partridge These. with the splendid trout
found in the streams together with the deep-sea
fishing combine to make Petit Manan Verita-
Die spOrtsman's paradise.
The coast In this section is admirably adapted
for boating and yachting. the numerous Islands:
large and small giving "a vast area OF Inland
navigation. Indeed, where Casco Bay boasts an
island for every day In the year. and poets sing
OF hundred harbored Maine. one might readily
spend a summer after this fashion, and yet not
exhaust one-halr Its extent.
The lodges to the south OF the peninsula are
the favorite playground and resting place or
seals or sea lions" as they are sometimes
called Here they congregate In immense num-
hers snorting in the waves. diving and SWIM
ming with exceptional activity or when the tide
is out baek enjoyably on the rocks.
In fact. there is no spot on the New-England
seaboard which presents a wider choice OF ma
rne enioyments than Petit Manan. The artist,
seeking to reproduce on canvas the beauties or
nature. the geoogist. ever examining with crlti-
cal attention the various rich formal tons; the
golf enthusiast eager for n stretch of virgin soil
suited 10 his game; the bicyclist. looking for
good roads: the statesman. DESTROYS OF absolute
rea xatlOn and change from everything whlch
ne for the time being. loaths; the overworked
! husiress man and the weary invalid-to all
these as well rs 70 usual gay frequenters OF sea
shore resorts Petit Manan cannot but prove a
solf.satisfyinR happy summer playground.
| with an exclusive location. with an invtgorat-
ing climate and with great natural advantages,
/ The Petit Manan Lane end Industrial Company
feel that Il is only a question Of a short time
! before the whole OF their property Will be taken
| up They. Of course are improving the property