New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-12

turning again with an increased enthusiasm. u
would almost seem &C II nature had taken speci"I
pains TO create this spot for tho sole enjoyment "
those seeking rest and recreation The sea Ill all us
ma icstic beauty and attractivcness Is no "'o'e
lovely Than in its relation with Shelter Island
splendid smooth beach. with huge bowldcrs scat
tered along the shore forms one OF the most "'-
trac;ivc features while the climatic conditions are
such that insects and malaria arc conspicuous ny
their absence.
This delightful spot is within easy distance OF
New York and may hc reached from New~fork or
Brookly1 by rail water. Trains over the Long
Island Railroad cover the distance I'm about tw ,
ana n half hours. In the season the Shelter lslani
Express leaves Long Island CITY every afternoon
except Sunday making tine trip TO Grccnpot In
two hours and fifteen minutes. AZ Greenport all
trains connect with the Shelter Island fcrrybont
Menantic reaching the Mlnhanset House In about
ten minutes Passage by boat direct from New
York may he had on the fine iron steamers SHINE
cock and Montauk which were built expressly for
this service one Of them leaves the city daily OK
cepting SUNDAY at D. m. landing Passengers at
Manhausoi carly the next morning on SATURDAY
the boat leaves at ! D. m, anoriing delightful
san through the Sound by daylight ana reaching
the island about o'clock the same evening Com
ing from Newport Boston and tho East. guests
take route VIA Now-London.
THE MANHANsET HOUSE
Approaching the island 10y water. an impressive
View OF the imposing ManhAnset House is obtained.
II rcars 49, huge structure among group Of build
inrs situated on a wooded blun looking or over
tho sea. Tho locality IL tho choicest part Of the
whole island Wealth and taste have united In add-
INK every possible charm to that which Nature
Itself had bestowed iu rich abundance Besides be-
Ing directly on the sea. there thirty miles Of
good roads for rGing. driving or wheeling five
links for golf; excellent hunting and fishing. ON
the hotel grounds afforded opportunity for ten
mis- archery. croquet. bowling. Billiards and other
popular sports.
The hotel Itself "a one OF tho best the whole
Atlantic Coast In 1896 ire swept away large
portion Of the structure. The loss was Immediately
replaced 10y q building which In every respect IS
modern ard layishly fitted ont with almost every
comfort and convenience tho heart Of or
woman could wish for To-day II is larger hand
somer. moro cornmodous and more perfectly APP
pointed than ever before. The Manhanset House
has boon prominent iu the Islands history for the
last twenty years
Combined with the splendid up-to-date character
Of the equipment and construction OF the hotel is Il
perfect knowledge of what guests require founded
upon long experience In catering 10 the wants ~
Patrons The Office Immedl.tey create most
po!ntmcuts. The dinug-room. ono OF thc most i'm
portan' parts IF any hoi". is particularly attrac-
fresh air Is made To add - the oni'ymrnts OF an
excellent cuisine The womcr's bil.nrd-room. the
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the group 81 tributary buildings. a nfth Of a mil"
away. comprising laundry. engine-housc. dynamo
house ana servants quarters. are all models IN
their
Adjoining the hotel IL park OF two hundred
nrrcs. This and FIRE" 20 ali guests or the
hotel anorliug every enjoyment Of lawn grove.
winding road and romantic hy-path. The boating
and bathing are uncXccllcd. There are smooth.
shallow places where women ana children may on
Joy The bathing with perfect safety. and at tn"
same time turbulent waters may be FOUND To sat
isfy the more bold.
I'm tho height Of the season n community OF about
.tv ful "A shelter I'm the hotel ana
tho cluster of cottages adjoining. These com" from
tho best circles OF Now York AMI other arS" cities
The music hall has n polished hardwood moor
suitable for dancing and when used as an audi,
forum has n seating capacity OF three hundrel
p.rsons \ Now York orchestra is engaged FOR me
season and one 81 the features OF the summer me-
hero s the dancing every evening. only a shor .
distance on is the house OF IN" New-fork hach'
,'u, and the adjacent waters are thronged IN tnr
summer by yyhi;c-vfngcd fleets There Is hardN
any legitimate want Of man, physical, social or
spiritual for the OF rest and recreation mat
is no, abundanty ministercd to in this most cnarm-
ing rcsor'. - .. I'll. .-,,,.,
ues i'm the hands OF H. -. y. Lawson, VINO mas
given such abundant proof of his ahity 70 mak'
II ono ~ the most attractive 81 all summer homes
Tho New-York office Is AT No y Union square
whore MANS OF rooms may De seen.