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New-York tribune., 1897-06-13
THE MARION HOUSE.

The Marion House on the west side OF Lake
George has hundreds Of champions, who thinK
that the scenery Of the lake would he less oeau'iu
If the Marion did not exist The houSe is cHe Of
the largest and most attractive in the region. II
stands emnence commanding view OF the
broadest parts Of the lake toward the east LOOK
ing south from its broad veIandas one sees frehch
Mountain and the head Of the lake, and the Mar
rows and Monarchial Mountains can be seen TO
the north. Immediately in front of the house Is
the boat landing which is reached by terraces ana
steps There the guests Of the hotel assemble ana
wait for the lake steamers which land passengers
at the place every trip From there the start Is
made fishing boating and picnic parties ana the
point becomes of as much imp9rtance as parts i Gi
miles from Caldwell; 1t is surrounded by fragrant.
health giving pines. ard has the advantage over
Of land amusement as well as water sports. There
are excellent roads leading from the hotel ana
the place that account. A large and we'll
equipped livery stable is connected win the mouse
in the course of the season turnouts ranging from
piled high with straw and carrying young pe0pie
and richly furnished. the sleeping rooms are large
and airy and much care has been given 10 obtain
on the north south and east is on the lake. while
the mountain scenery lies before the windows fac
ing toward the west But every room in the large
house has a picture Of natural beauty spread out
before II. and Its occupant may feast his eyes on
comfortable room. The sanitary condition OF the
house Is az perfect modern science can make II,
new bathrooms have recently been put in, and
electric bells electric lights. steam heat frepaces
and elevators conduce TO make the place modern
and comfortable Four mails reach the house
daily the newspapers are kept on file, and tele-
graph and telephone keep the guests OF the Marion
House in touch with that part of the world where
the weather is hot when 1t is cool on the shores OF
Lake George.
The house will be opened for the season on June
2e and will be under the management OF Arthur
OF New York Diagrams may be seen and informa-
ton obtained TO rates, etc, by calling at or
addressing the managers at Room A, NO 9sJ Broad
way New-York City.
New-York tribune., 1897-06-13
THE BAY VIEW HOUSE.

The Bay View House is another of the fine hotels
situated on the beautiful island between Gardeners
and Peconic bays The house Is under the man.
agement of w NJ Haight. and has been renovated
for the coming season and made still more COM
Portable and honc!ike than II was in former years.
The house stands on high ground known as Shell
ter Island Heights, has fine view on the water,
and is surrounded by highly improved grounds. 4
large tennis court. golf links, croquet and ball
grounds are on the premises good livery stable
connected with the hotel and guests who wish
to flsh enjoy other water sports as well as
those who prefer driving cycling or riding. will
find everything necessary for their comfort at the
Bay View. The house has accOmmoda tions for
about one hundred and hfiy guests. The rooms
are cool and handsomely furnished. the table IS
frst-class and during the season concerts and
other entertainments are frequently given in the
hotel parlors The, Bay View House has been one
of the most popular resorts In that vicinity for
yachtsmen. and at times during the many
owners Of sailing vessels make the cheerful hotel
their congIegatng- place while the yachts lie at
New-York tribune., 1897-06-13
TILE FRANKLIN UOTSE.

The Franklin House and Lakeside Cottages.
H!ghgate Springs, VI. will be open for the recep-
ton of guests in few days. and the former popu-
larty OF tho place makes the proprietor. Judson L.
Scott look for houseful Of guests early In the
season. The Franklin Is situatad in one OF the
most desirable spots on Lake Champain Near by
are all the water advantages. and within two min
,itcs walk Is tho railroad depot. The house is IN
touch with the world through telegraph. and the
guests when they tire of fishing and boating. find
amusement in the large billiard rooms and bowling
alleys, tennis courts and ball grounds. About one
hundred and fifty guests can be accommodated IN
the Franklin House at terms ranging from $l2 TO 81
week. The place is twelve miles north OF 81
Adams on the road to Montreal, and four trains
arrive there daily Visitors to Highgate Spring;
leave New-York by the New-York Central and
Hudson River Railroad trains making the trip
without interruption. and there is through train
service also from Boston and Montreal
New-York tribune., 1897-06-13
THE GIENADA.

Cold Spring Harbor IL one Of the summer resorts
on Long Island which has long been known 10 the
people Of Nev-York and Brooklyn on account Of
It's many advantages The fishing In the Sound at
that point attracted sportsmcn long before the
means Of communication were as perfect as they
are now and as the country was developed and
the town grew It became more popular. 1t Is on the
north shore OF Long Island. and the distance
Is only about thirty-two miles from NewYork,
there Is little difficulty in living there and doing
business in New-York city, The small hotels and
boarding-houscs could not accommodate all tho
people who went to tho pretty place. and the
t;lenada a large, roomy and beautifully appointed
hotel was reared and IL tho feature OF the
nlace n stands on an elevation OF about one hun
dred feet making It cool and insuring perfect
draiuage A large and well-kept lawn extends To
the Waters edge. Visitors to the place lnd album
dnnt amusement in yachting boating and still
water bathing and the grounds near the hotel are
arranged for all sorts OF outdoor sports The
C,lcnada Is four stories high, with broad verandas
and az the smallest has two WINDOWS. they are MI
light and we'll ventilated. The milk, fruit and vege
tables used al the hotel all come from the Glenada
farm. and the proprietor, w r. Gerard. makes 1t
sII.I and promises his guests good variety and
quality wen cooked and well served Among the
many attractions Of The Glenada is the annex,
situated Immediately In front OF the hotel on the
shore This contains forty bachelors sleeping
rooms bathing houses. bowling alleys. tennis
An orchestra CT six pieces furnishes music three
Times every day throughout the season. The hotel
is under the same management as the Gerard.
West Forty -fourth-st.. New-York City.
New-York tribune., 1897-06-13
ONE OF THE BIGGEST ROOMS IN THE
WORLD
THE MANHANSET HOTEL.

'If all the people who wish to escape from tho
summer heat could get glimpse Of Shelter Island
its nino thousand would not be large enough
by Enlf TO hold those who would wish TO make It
their summer home" These were the words OF
New-Y Yorker who had gone TO the island for the
third time and whose enthusiasm for the spot was
undImnished The island may be reached from
New-Yo and Brooklyn by rail water, the
trains from Long Island City reaching the island
about two and a half hours. During the season
the Shelter Island Special Express leaves Long
Island City every afternoon except Sunday, and
makes the trip to Greenport In two hours and hf-
teen minutes Those who wish TO travel by water
have a longer journey. The iron steamers SHINE
cock and Montauk, which were built expressly for
the service. leave New-York on alternate days at
s p. m. and land their passengers NJ the Manhan-
set Hotel early the next morning. On Saturday
the boat leaves at p. for the benefit Of those
whose business day ends early. This arrangement
gives the passengers delightful sail through the
Sound by daylight. and lands them at o'clock that
/ evening.
The island. with Its high. rolling upland. dversi-
fled with Hill and vale. clothed with luxuriant vcge
ation nnd shaded with fine forests of locust, hick-
ory chestnut and oak, popular a summer
resort and restlng-p place tc the pioneers Of the
country and even In It's unimproved condition IT
was attractive. Imposing wooded headlands jut
| sheer upon the sea, with precpitous bluff and a
| Sir Doth sh!ngly beach below. and huge rocks and
powders are scattered along the shore The water
10 pure the place is free from insects and malaria
and nature seems to have planned the spot for rest
| and recreation Man has added his share toward
making the place attractive. The natural beauties
| have been preserved but all that science and the
builders art could suggest for the comfort Of the
| visitors has been adopted.
A great hotel. the Manhanset House pronounced
| BY many inferior TO none on the Atlantic Coast
rears It's shapey head above the trees. For years
| the hotel has been known as model OF It's kind,
| but II will be better and more comfortable this
year than ever because the fire Of 1896 swept away
| all of IL that old Architects and builders
| went TO work al once and larger. handsomer and
| more comm 1dious hotel has been produced than
| ever stood there before. Although the hotci Is
practically new IL has catered 10 the wants OF the
| people for twenty years. and It's managers think
| that In the Manhanset the old proverb OF old
| head on young shoulders Is fully realized.
The Manhansct Is the largest and most imposing
Of the group Of buildings on the wooded blum. and
Is seen 10 good advantage from the water
approaches the larding. II at night. its hundreds
OF windows a bright light upon the waters,
and the music that comes from veranda and dining
room bid the guest welcome. The office is
large and comfortably furnished, and impresses
the visitor as he enters the building that he "
New-York tribune., 1897-06-13
THE MONTVERT HOTEL.

The Montvert. Mddleown Springs. VT. is becom-
ing more popular every year, not only with those
who go there to be benefited by its curative springs
bu. with the people who find the hote. a pleasant
summer home. The Montvert Hydriatic Establish
rnent Is connected with and on the grounds OF the
Montvert Hotel, and IL addition to the many nat
ural attractions. The Mor.vert Is situated on the
western slope OF the Green Mountains sixty-slx
miles north CT Troy IL IL located a fine park cf
af;y acres beautifully laid OUT with paths ard foun-
ta!ns and in front Of the hotel there Ia extensive
lawn shaded by magnificent maple trees and orna-
mented with many beautiful designs In flowers The
healing properties OF the springs were known To the
Indians and a. early ISL people journcyed 10 the
place TO receive the benefits Of the waters. Since
then every has increase In the number OF
ne mic who came for the waters sake and thousands
or testimonials have been received from visitors who
have been benefited. They were sufferers from
rheumatism, gout. an9mia. diseases OF the kidneys
and liver.
New-York tribune., 1897-06-13
THE OCEAN UOT'SE AT WATCH HILL.

Among the vacation resorts on the New England
coast Watch Hill has long been favOr!,c and its
patrons are thoroughly familiar with the place, be-
calsc they have gone there for years. II Is almost
entirely surrounded by water. The Atlantic Ocean
is the east. Long Island the south and Little
Narragarsett Day and the Pawcatuck River Cn
the west TIE oldest inhabtant never heard Of a
case of malaria at Watch IIill, and this is ac-
counted for by the fact that there are no marshes
anywhere near the place fine carriage road
connects the peninsula with the Rhode Island
mainland, AID during the season its SIX miles are
always popuous with riders AID drivers There IL
n fine beach, the monotony Of which Is relieved by
great. picturesque rocks, and lovely. undulatinG
country forms a fine BACKGROUND for the picture.
Watch Hill is never oppressively warm, and It's
Inhabitants say that the mercury always registers
from > to ~ degrees below any resort On the New
jersey coast.
The Ocean House has been renovated, reftied
and rcfurnsiel and Will be open for the rccep-
ton of guests on June Is. large addition 10 the
hotel completed last month. This VIII con-
meet or the east with the present building. The
entire system of plumbing has been Cerhaued
and fitted with the latest approved appliapces. Inc
feature OF the building is the new dinng-room.
with seating capacity for four hundred guests.
The north end of the room Is ornamcntcd with d
coted In oak and the ceiling laid out in panels.
The windows look out upon the ocean, and, taken
as a whole. the room Is an ideal seaside dining
place. 49,
The second. third and fourth floors of the addi-
ton have been arranged for suits OF rooms, with
baths and parlors and nothing has been left un-
done to make the Ocean House attractive and COM
Ertable.
New-York tribune., 1897-06-13

hotels In the State OF Vermont The rooms are iars'
ana well furnished and command fine views OF tne
surrounding mountains. The rotunda ana r4 1'1 ,he
piazzas arc broad and swept by refreshing breezes;
From these one hns n fine view OF a numner ot
mountain perks These are Spruce Knob, Killing.
ton, Plco, Little P.co and Herrich A feature o,
Montvert Is the good condition OF TIE roads IN tnc
Vicinity. The surface IL formed OF hard lmestonse
rock natural 10 the country, which gives tneni az
tho sn,oo hncss OF macadamlzed roads. Tbs az
vantage IL appreciated by wheenen, ana as there IS
a hrst-cass livery stable connected with the hote;
those people who prefer 10 drive may IND ample
opportunity for that amusement. The Montveri
tally conveys guests OF tho hotel 10 the poo ana
baseball grounds. and hrst-class orchestra fur
nIshes the music al the morning concerts and at the
hops which take place frequently during the season.
The management OF the house will be under the
direct supervision OF f. w. Eagar. who I'm past sea-
sons has demonstrated his ability 10 make the
guests Of the hotel comfortable
New-York tribune., 1897-06-13
THE ATTRACTIONS OF HULETTs.

Lake George is on the direct line Of one OF the
most popular tours in the State Of New-York and
most travellers who make the trip up the Hudson
River and to Saratoga visit the beautiful lake
Among the places along its shores and on its ISL
ands one OF the most attractive for people who
wish TO have all the advantages Of the water and
opportunity for land amusement also is Huletts
II is situated In a wide valley at the most pct-
uresque part OF the lake. with broad fields stretch
ing nearly mile back TO the base of the Elephant
a mountain 100 feet high. 1t has sandy beach
numerous walks and drives the shores are thickly
wooded and there are many Islands near by-some
within few rods OF the shore The attractive
buildings which come only partly into view as the
steamer slows down at the dock at Huietts ex-
tend from the pier back along the wooded shore to
about the centre Of Hulett's Bay. where are To-
Gated on a slight yet commanding eminence tho
main hotel buildings which with the cottages. al
most comprise a little village by themselves The
buildings not large or Imposing are Hainiy
New-York tribune., 1897-06-13
AT THE MYLES STANDISH SPRING

"Atyles Standish' said traveller recently. look
ing at monument in New England town erect
ed to the memory OF the Pilgrim. ''oh, yes-thats
the owner OF the spring NJ South DuxLury."
The water from this pure spring has become so
well known that the seems almost pardona-
Bile. II has been pronounced pure and soft by
pert chemists ana contains neither free ammonia
nor abumlnoid ammonia, and only a trace OF or
ganc matter. The water is put up In glass pack
nges Of pnts. quarts. half-gallons. gallons and
five gallons for family and office use. and is for
wardcd TO all parts Of the country.
Iait those people who drink the water from the
Myles Standlsh Spring when 1t flows from the
earth enjoy also the luxury OF charming and
healthfu surroundings. The hotel which bears the
same stands upon blum of tho Old Myles
Standish farm, about three hundred feet from the
shore OF Duxbury Bay and from Its broad piazza,
facing the east. one has view OF Plymouth,
Kingston and Duxbury bays. the Atlantic Ocean
Cape Cod Gurne., Sequish, Carks Island and
Shelter House beach At Clark's island an ex-
plorlng party from the Mayhower landed on De-
ccmber Is 1920 and Gurnet and Sequlsh were fort-
hed during the wars OF the Revolution and 1872
buiit in 1905 and the standsh monument The
standish House was occupied by Alexander. the
OF John and Priscilla Alden The old house and
It's well-known associations. the monuments and
the antiquities rear the place. attract much at
tention but to enjoy them all one must be com
for,ably housed, and that point has been provided
Among the enter,ainments offered by the hotel are
billia rds. music and dancing and grounds have
been arranged for lawn tennis. ball and croquct
There is well-equppcd livery stable connected
with the house and special attention is given TO
the table
Tn. Myles S'Gn1lsh Beach half mile long is
noted as bathing ground, the water being warmed
by passing over the Hats of Plymouth and Dux-
bury bays. and the absence OF an undcriow makes
Il particularly safc for women and children. Be
| sides me bathing. beating and fishing. the gueuts
MAJ spend time pleasantly In the woods ana on
the wcll-kept roads near the place In the early
history OF the country. Duxbury was renowned for
It's shipbullding the timber being taken from the
fX-flN Va
mites Of wooded drives. making the place combine
country and seaside.
The Myles Standish property Is owned by l..
Boyer's Sons. and Is managed by Raymond L.
Covert Tourists who Inform the managers day
previous TO their arrival will be met by guides AT
The Plymouth station who will show them the
historical points OF the place
New-York tribune., 1897-06-13
THE OCEAN HOUSE AT NEWPORT

Water,ng-places must struggle for popularity
and many places which were once looked upon as
permanently established have fallen from grace.
and younger and less pretentlous resorts have
taken their trade Summer resorts may come ard
60 but Newport goes forever. Every season
seems TO make the place more attractive 20 tho
constantly growing number Of guests. The sea-
son OF 1887 will probably be an unusually brilliant
one Chauncey NJ Depew will cut MS European
vacation short In order TO be there, and on all
SIDES elaborate preparations are being made which
point a season OF unusual activity. The Ocean
House WHICH is the first hotel of the place, will
doubtless be popular ever. and Warren
Leland jr.. who will manage the house for the
third season. Is making preparations TO entertain
a housefu from the beginning to tho close OF the
season.
Tho hotel VIII be opered cn June 26. and NUM-
Der Of guests will arrive on that day. The same
general plan followed last year will be cb-
served by Mr.. Leland. whose taent n landlord
has never been disputed. There VIII be music by
a superior orchestra; concerts mornings and after
Moons. and childrcn's hops weekday nights, and
hops for older children as we'll The rooms have
all beon freshencd UP FOR the season, and many
Of them. single and suits. have been refurnished
throughout. TO those people who go TO Newport
the beautiful hotel in Bellcvue-avo. Is well known,
and even those people who have their own houses
and cottages frequently come TO the cheerful place
broad verandae The house is admirably arranged
with view always TO the comfort OF the guests
The corridors ard halls are LOFTY and spacious
and hydraulic elevators are also at the service or
the guests. The parlor and reception rooms open
arated from the kitchen, and IL always cool. The
Ocean House stands upon grounds adjoining those
OF the Casino In the centre OF Newport life, and
while the guest has ample opportunity TO see all
that there is to be seen in the place. he can also
BE- quiet and undsturbed In the Ocean House.
New-York tribune., 1897-06-13
FENWlCK HALL.

On the direct route from NewYork 10 the East
and to the White Mountains is Saybrook Conn,
which, because Of its delightful situation has long
been Il favorite summer resort The number or
guests to the place increased 10 such an extent
that a large hotel became necessity, and Fen
wick Hall was the result j, Is the largest hotel
On the Sound between New-York and w-London.
and its friends say that 1t is the most modern and
completely equipped hotel between New-York and
Newport 1t has accommodations for about three
hundred guests and is supplied with every modern
convenience The house is lighted by electricity.
the drainage is perfect. and its superiority has
been vouched for by competent sanitary plumbers.
1t has telegraph and long distance telephones. and
the rooms furnished with view 70 the comfort
and convenience Of the guests. The house has
bliard-rooms and bowling alleys and large parlors
where hops. under the management Of Mr. Joyce
walls during the season. garden Of five acres
supplies the hotel with vegetables during the sea-
This department Will be in charge OF Mr., Griffin.
of New-Haven who aims TO make the stable facili-
ties second TO none in the state The roads in the
the Fenwick Han people say that they. are the
have been laid on, recently This part Of the Fen,
wick property is receiving P2rGnSr pa & attention and
There are about thrty-iye cottages adjacent 10
the hotel Most OF these will be occupied by, people
from Boston, Ncw-York and Hlrtford few are
AS the place is situated directly the water,
The place Offers attract many visitors The beach
is good and there is no undertow, the bathing
Excellent e harbor for yachts and the place is fre-
auently the rendezyous of many y@Ghsmsn Ydl, Ys-
ven and Hartford Railroad at n. m, s:Cp a. m.
1879 and make * b r pn@ By wPer % coS and dTe 90sf sc
Peck Slip daily at , P m ,hrsvms at SdypriEok
AND an 4 baggage ar IS taken care Of and quickly trans
ferred
Neal. whose administration last year was highly
successful.
New-York tribune., 1897-06-13

two and three story structures. but IN tner ar Ar,
ranrement are most comfortable and are faced oy
an Snusual amount Of broad verandas. there being
in all over six hundred feet in length OF Verahd h
floors facing the lake. from which can DC op
taned an unobstructed of the lake for several
miles The house Is open from May TO November,
and the excellent fishing attracts many sportsrneh
in the spring months 49,. :, - - ,,o
Durinr the summer season Huletts is one OF tne
0oyest naces on the lake Hops, boat races, 1nusi"
corn roasts and all sorts OF land and water SPOTS
arc Of daily occurrence and make the place at
tractive and popular. The hotel Is under the man
agSment 0oonle 0n stonn,ng at Saratoga frequently
make the trip to Lake George for the day. s.oP
ming at Huietts for dinner taking the return BOAT
Two hours later.