Evening star., 1896-06-11
PLANS FOR THE SUMMER
Timely Information on q Subjsct of Cur
rent Interest
SugEestfOns for Those I'm Search OF
Some Place Where They Can
Spend the Hot Season.

formation which would throw light on this
subject Is eagerly sought, and hence the
advertising columns of The Star contain
ing the announcements of resorts by the
seashore and in the mountains timely
and interesting reading. Facts in regard to
some of these places will be found below:
1t would naturally seem that Maine
should attract an unlimited number of Wis
itors. searching for cool breezeS. The
"Rockledge," Popham Beach, Maine is
said to be an ideal summer hotel. located
just at the mouth of the kennebec river.
1t is now ready to welcome guests. and
terms and circulars may be secured by ad-
dressing the manager, j. ID. Forsyth.
Asbury Park holds its own steadily
one of the most attractive and popular
resorts the Atlantic coast. and one of
its most attractive and popular hosteiries
| is the Brighton, which now commences its
tenth season. The hotel has been recently
enlarged and refurnished. and Is situated
but one block from the ocean. Reasonable
terms are offered by the proprietress. Mrs.
Hamilton Hunt.
Delaware is energeticaly pushing to the
front as an attractive place for summer
tourists to visit. Rehoboth Is noted AS
health restoring locality, and those In
search of rest would do well to locate at
the Hotel Henlopen, which will open June
H. under new and liberal management.
thoroughly renovated and with terms rea-
Ocean avenue. Atlantic City. is a cool and
pleasant street. that leads directly TO the
liveliest part of the beach. Therefore It is
a desirable location, and the Castleton, No.
141. offers an additional attraction the
choicest table. The house is newly fur
nished throughout, and is situated but
short walk to hot baths and the surf +.
c. Lindsay is the proprietor.
During the scorching days that will surely
come, and before very long. toe. those who
have been dilatory in securing accommo
dations out of town will repent, but re-
main warm. At the foot Of South Carolina
avenue Atlantic City, is the Brevoort.
which is convenient to the beach, and has
perfect sanitary arrangements. Special
weekly rates are offered by the proprietor,
b. f. Norris.
Atlantic City is destined to entertain dur
ing the summer of 1896 a much larger
throng than ever before in the history of
the most popular of seaside resorts. One
of the leading hotels is the Waldorf, at TIE
ocean end of New York avenue. The APP
pointments and service are first-class. and,
in order to avoid the rush. it would not be
amiss to communicate at once with the
proprietor, H. E. Wright.
1t is certainly unwise to delay until the
final moment in deciding upon a temporary
home for the heated term. Near the beach
and railroad stations at Cape May, y. j.,
is the Hotel Devon, which is claimed 20 be
cheerful and home-like. with cool veran-
das. By addressing King Marcy more
complete particulars will be cheerfully fur
niShed.
A new house. shady piazzas. all mod
ern conveniences and a full and sweep
ing view of the ocean are the inducements
c. cred those searching for quiet place to
spend a fortnight or the season by W. H.
& c. s. Church. proprietors Of the Colonial,
at Cape May, n. j. Rooms may be engaged
thus early.
If unsurpassed location is an addi-
tional inducement, the Star Villa at Cape
May. N. j., should unquestionably prove q
popular resort during the summer. The
hotel is situated within 100 feet of the ocean,
and the house has been enlarged and re-
furnished. in anticipation of a large num-
Der Of guests: The appointments are first
class. Inquiries to terms should he ad-
dressed to F. l.. Richardson.
Ocean Grove is the Mecca of those who
desire an outing at the seashore and at the
same time enjoy quiet and perfect order
The Majestic is a hotel located directly on
the beach. and is fitted with all modern
conveniences. including an electric elevator.
electric lights. bells and the like. Mrs T.
B. Hunter is the proprietress.
Spring Lake. n. j., adjoins Sea Girt, the
camp ground of the New Jersey National
Guard. and the site of the wideiy-known
rifle range. 1t is but fifteen minutes ride
from Asbury Park. and is strikingiy pretty
resort with cool lake for boating One OF
the most comfortable hotels there is the
Wilburton-by-t -theSea. which opens for the
season June 13. with r. X. Letchworth as
proprietor.
Avon -by-the-Sea is one of the most popular
resorts along the Jersey coast. and ac-
tive preparations have been made to rem
der the stay of visitors thoroughly enjoy
able during the approaching heated term.
superior accommodations near the ocean
and lake are offered at the Norwood Inn,
with special rates for June and September
Washingtonians contemplating visit to
Atlantic City during the coming summer
would do well to consider the Berkshire Inn
as stopping place. 1t Is the original hos
telry of that name, and will be under the
management Of Mr.. A. ]. Woude, for some
time clerk at the National Hotel, this city,
and also clerk at the oxford and Chamber
Inns.
The Bedford Springs Hotel. Bedford. Pa,
will be open to the public. with it's many at
fractions, after June rs. Bedford Is not
only delightful place to spend the warm
summer months but the springs OF curative
waters which abound are additional in
ducements to visitors. ]. T. Alsip. manager
Of the hotel. will take pleasure in furnish
ing information.
At Matthias. Hardy county. w. Va, are
located the Lee White Sulphur Springs
noted among all travellers. and said 10 con-
tain more soda than any sulphur springs In
the Nfrginias. The springs VIII be open
June ~, and are sure TO draw thousands
Of visitors. The altitude. combined with
venience. invariably has weight liz deter
mining where a person will spend the SUM
mer. The Lee Company has control of the
springs.
In the beautiful Catskill mountains is the
Glenwood Hotel. which is beginning its
seventeenth season. The hotel is located in
the healthiest part Of the mountains is
provided with baths, and dancing and music
halls. The rate for board Is not exorbi-
tant v. Bramson, CatSkill. will send cir
culars to applicants.
Colonial Beach is increasing In popularity
as a summer resort. Its attractions are
known to all readers of The Star One of
the best places on the river Is that of VIM
S. Wilkerson. whose rates Of board Will
suit the most fastidious.
Melrose-Inn-on-t -theBcach. Belmar. y. J.,
a. Haverstick, proprietor, is remembered
with pleasure by all former guests and the
expectation is that 1t will be put to the test
to care for all the applicants this summer
The genial proprietor WILL however be able
to accommodate all guests.
There is no need to tell anybody Of At
lantic City, NJ j., but there is a new and
airy cottage, three minutes from the ocean
which provides a tempting table and guar
Gntees satisfaction. c. L. Mathis, ~ South
Maryland avenue, Is the proprietor Of beau
tiful Rose Villa"
One Of the new and enticing places at
Osterville, Mass, on Cape Cod is the