Evening star., 1897-06-04
SUM M Err CO MF RTS
Where They May BaaEpjoyed by Those Who
Desert Washington.
Pofnts About Admirable Piaces-De-
lights in the Shasiy Country Side
or by the Surf.

lights In the Shaiy Country Side
or By the Surf.
There is an old and rude story that aptly
Illustrated the radical difference In the
tastes Of different persons The recital re-
lates that one night there was a meeting
Of church deacons over some vital question
affecting the church. During the discussion
one amiable old gentleman seeking to allay
growing acerbities. remarked that 1t was
cnly natural for folks to have different
lotions Of different things. Now" he re-
marked, by way Of illustration, "ef every
man around here had been O. my way O.
thinkin' they'd all ha' wanted ter marry
my WIFE"
''Yep," calculated another deacon, IAN
ef they'd ha' all been O. my way O. thinkin',
none ov 'em would ha had her"
IT'S the same way with everything, else,
and especially when 1t comes to selecting a
place at which to spend the hot months Of
summer. Persons who love the sea shore
dislike the mountains, and vice versa. but
no matter in which direction preferences
may lay perusal of the notices given be-
low will develop opportunities to suit them
slI and their pocketbooks as well:
The Arlington is one Of the coziest and
most homelike of all Atlantic City's ho-
tells, Is located within a stones throw Of
the beach and board walk and Is equipped
with all modern conveniences, including
steam heat and passenger elevator. the
rates are moderate. and all Washington
ians contemplating visit to the seashore
should make a point Of calling upon Mr.
Purchase. the proprietor. during his stay
in this city, today and tomorrow. at the
Hotel johnson.
The Victoria, Sd and Ocean avenue. As
beach. The house accommodates 800 Deo-
ple and Is now in It's seventeenth season.
1t Is under the management OF 8. Kempe,
well known in hotel circles.
Many persons are. SO immersed in bus
mess during the hot season that they are
such the Chevy Chase Inn, Just beyond the
District line, in the Maryland resort Of
Chevy Chase. presents admirable oppor-
tunities for summer residence. The cleo
city, and the location Is high and airy, and
assures that pure atmosphere 50 necessary
to the lungs tired with the daily heat Of
town. Mr. George A. Mills, r.. who 80
at Connecticut avenue and De Sales street.
will furnish the easy rates for accommo-
dations at the Inn.
Those who have never visited and enjoy
ed the wonders and delights to be found
arncng the Thousand Islands should not
forego 1t another summer. For rest. recre-
alton, social enjoyment or sport the sec
ton presents attractions unrivaled. and in
no more thorough degree are these char
acteristics to be found exemplified than at
the Columbian Hotel, Thousand Island
Park, and the Hotel Westminster, Alex
ardria bay. These excellent hotels are par
ttcularly arranged. for. families and the
rates charged are moderate. so that mod
est incomes are not exhausted by a sum-
mer at either. H. F. 'fglehart is the pro-
prietor. III 6
The Strath Haven, ut the ocean end of
entirely renovated and has reopened under
new management NJ Marsh & Co. who
conduct the hotee win make reasonable
terms to applicants fog accommodations.
Fairfax Inn. at Berkeley Springs, W. Va,
is open for the accomnodation of guests.
first-class table yWill be provided and the
service will be good. Rail connection with
all points is one Of the attractions of this
summer resort. " f4-.ls=
The social featu1e of summer life at Ca
pen Springs is one of the characteristics
Of f,rtals this resort Issort The batrons Of capon
lilies of adjoining .Ypd Tar away states The
medicinal guafitfeg 6f the waters are well
known. of coutse, And heed no compientary.
r1ests rms hote, aeIna,,ss fFNh 1900 to $500
Leland's Ocean House at, Newport. r. l..
ment Of Warren Leland, jr. The Ocean
House IS almoes as famous as Newport it.
self. Sea food Is a speciality of the menu.
while facilities arr. provided for bathing,
yachting wheeling, polo, tennis and all
outdoor sports. Special rates can be had
upon application for July>an for the sea-
son. - - '--5'' ->
The Metatoxet House at Narragansett
Pier, r. l.. began its 3fst season June /.
Superior location and modern improvements
nf tn1 -,
accommoda tons for about 200 guests.
The Mansion House, corner of Atlantic
and Pennsylvania avenues, Atlantic City,
VIII reopen about June II under entirely
new management. and will be conducted
as a first-class family hotel The house
mas been heroughly1#efitted and contains
all modern improvements. John w. EN-
cry. the proprietor, and r. Hamilton the
manager, will look out for the comfort Of
guests.
For large and airy. rooms. plenty of
shade, first-class table and reasonable
rates, summer travellers are advised to
communicate with A. P. Daniel. proprietor
OF The Lockwood" Harper's Ferry, W.
va. They are sure to find just what they
want. MIR. Daniel knows what to do for
summer guests and how to do It,
One OF the most select places In the PENN
sylvania mountains is the wiscasset, Mt.
Pocono, Pa.. l. d. Ivison, manager Every
conVeniehce Is to be found, and one Of the
great attractions Is in the golf links.
The Grand Atlantic Hotel. corner Of yir-
ginia avenue and the beach, Atlantic City.
N. j.. oners every modern convenience to
its patrons. A coach meets all trains.
The Pembroke. on North Carolina ave.
nue.; near the beach. at Atlantic City, is
wen and favorably known on account Of its
exceiient service and appointments, and
lies. 0- A"''i-
The Hotel De Vile. on Kentucky avenue
ana the beach. at Atlantic City. NJ j., which
mas peen remodeled and handsomely fur
nlshed: now has 100 rooms. Special rates
are oHered Tor the present month.
The Leiande. on ocean 'front.' Massachu-
Setts avenue. Atlantic City. has been great
enlarged and improved. and it now has
capacity Tor $50 guests
The Haddon Hall at Atlantic Citv d.
restiy facing the ocean, has every modern
tonkeAtence ~ We e and Improvement which is
10 De found In, the best seaside resorts.
Among the most attractive features OF
-Cnester Inn. which is located on New York
se IS aIso z,1is A,ansie Ely y its sun parior It
modern convenieness. 81 aiiu al
at an altitude IsslG 80,