Evening star., 1897-06-03
MOUNTAIN AND OCEAN
Places Where the Heated Term Can Be
Passed in Comfort.
Information Which is of Value in De-
termining the Question of Where to
Go for a Summer Vacation.
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annual occurrence in the domestic counselS
of many families is the selection of a place
where the heated term can be passed. The
Star lends a helping hand in reaching n
solution of this perplexing problem by pub
fishing from time to time information in re-
gard to hotels and boarding houses, of
which the following is an installment:
Beach Haven is a lovely place on the
coast of New Jersey, and probably lis
main attraction for visitors is THE Eagle
side,'' one of the best-kept hotels on the
Atlantic seaboard. 1t has opened for the
summer season and offers special rates
for June. Address Robert B. Engle, pro-
prietor.
The West End is the leading hotel at
Long Branch, and it will compare favor
ably in every respect with any similar es-
tabishment in the world The cottages
attached to the hotel will open on the 18th
instant. They contain bath room suites
hotel proper opens OH the 24th instant.
under the capable management of w. r..
Hildredth.
The southern summer resort par excel
lence is Jordan White Sulphur Springs, in
the health-giving mountains Of Virginia.
One OF its innumerable recommendations is
it's accessibility from ell railroad points.
1t is only three hours ride from Washing
ton and there are four trains day be-
tween the two points. The hotel is pro-
and Is first class in every respect. 1t opens
on the 18th instant.
1t is beyond denial that Bay Ridge is
one of the most attractive and beautiful
resorts in every way in the vicinity of the
national capital. 1t is located directly on
the Chesapeake bay. but a short distance
from Annapolis. and is easily reached from
Washington after delightful railroad ride
The Bay Ridge Hotel, a model among hos
teiries, is operated both on the American
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ceptionaily reasonable. BY addressing the
manager, Mr.. ]. s. Duvall, at Bay Ridge,
Md, further Information may be secured.
For rest and recreation there is no bet
ter place in the country than Melrose Inn,
located most advantageously on the brink
of the Atlantic ocean at, Belmar, n. j. Il
has electric lights and other modern con-
veniences and its sanitary arrangements
are perfect. 1t opens for the season on the
18th instant.
The Intervale House, in the midst of the
White Mountains, is fraught with attrac-
tions that should please those in search of
an ideal summer retreat. From the win
dowS and verandaS is commanded an un-
surpassed view of the entire White Noun
tain range and the beautiful Saco valley.
Surrounding the hotel are spacious grounds
for outdoor sports. For the convenience of
guests there is a long-distance telephone
in the establishment. An illustrated book
let replete with information, may be Sc
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vale, N. II.
On the crest of the AlIeghany mountains.
SO attractive to thousands of summer Wis
itors, is the Oakland Hotel, Oakland Md,
to be opened under new management on
June 10. Every effort Will be made to serve
patrons to their entire satisfaction. Full
particulars, with illustrated booklet, can
be obtained from George A. Mills & Son,
THE Grafton" Connecticut avenue this
city.
A sort of fairy bower among summer re-
sorts is the Cerro Gordo. near New Castle,
N H., situated on a point formed by the
ocean and the Piscatauua river near Fort
Constitution, and only one mile distant
from the famous Wentworth House. and
just two and one-half miles from Ports
mouth Particulars regarding this resort
may be secured by addressing The Brex-
ton, Baltimore, Md.
The Ashland" at Asbury Park, under
the competent direction of Mrs A. George,
enjoys high reputation in that city of ho-
tells 1t is eligibly situated near the beach,
and is open from May to November. People
who have been there never think of going
elsewhere.
The Monterey Inn is located On the sum-
init of the Blue Ridge mountains in Penn
sylvaria, and is now open. II is a splen-
did place to pass any length of the coming
summer season. Miss Trippe, 517 North
Charles street. Baltimore. will supply terms
and circulars.
Nearly all summer tourists know some
thing of the delights of Harper's Ferry.
Many of them know how pleasant every
thing Is made for them at the Hill Ton
House, but those who do not know will
have the opportunity this summer 1t is
one of the most popular places in the
country, and the motto of the proprietor,
u: 5. Lovett, is satisfaction guaranteed"
That means a good deal when a man like
MIR. Lovett uses 1t as he does.
On the main line of the Pennsylvania
road, 102 miles east of Pittsburg, and on
top OF the Allegheny mountains, is the
Cresson Springs, Pa. 1t opens June 2G.
and that prince of hotel men, j. p Nc
Williams, Is in charge. That speaks for
Itself and is guarantee that guests will
never regret their visit.
This is the twenty-second year of the
AURORA % House at Aurora, W. Va, and J.
H. Shaffer Is the proprietor. who will look
after all the wants of guests and look after
tEem In way that will be highly pleas
ing The house is greatly improved and
the location Is one Of the finest in the
country.
Perched on high bluff, overlooking the
ocean, at Dennis, Cape Cod Mass Is the
Nobscussett and its grounds having one
mile OF sea front, and embracing one hun
dred and eighty-eight acres of land. inn
proved with pretty cottages. bath houses,
bicycle tracks. tennis courts, etc. The
bathing and fishing are unequaled June
p is the date set for the opening. Terms
reasonable.
II you like the seaside in summer-and
who doesnt?-there is no place like Asbury
Park. And If you go there this season
which you should not fail to do-remember
that you can get first-class accommoda-
tons at reasonable rates at the Hotel
Brandt, on 1st avenue. near the beach.
Anglers particularly should consider the
attractions of the Central Park Hotel.
among the Thousand Islands, before COM
pieting arrangements for their summer out
ing. This hotel is centrally located amidst
the finest scenery and close to the best
hshing grounds on the st. Lawrence river
Descriptive pamphlets may be secured from
Inglehart & Wylie, st. Lawrence Park.
Jefferson county, N. Y. ...., .-. 80,
Atlantic City promises to be more popu-
lar than ever during the coming summer
F1rst-class accommodations, with excellent
table. may be had at surprisingly cheap
rates at the Lakewood, ocean end Of South
carolina avenue, of which Mrs. w. r.
Gwinn IL the proprietress.
The new Seabright, at Rhode Island
avenue and the beach. is one of the model
hotels of Atlantic City. The house has
been enlarged and refurnished, and is in
far better condition than ever before to
accommodate in