New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-04
SHELTER ISLAND AND ITS DELIGHTS.
UNION OF SEASIDE AND RURAL REGION At
TRACTIvENESS.


TRACTIvENEss.
Among the attractive regions within easy reach
OF the metropolis none possesses more varied
charms than Shelter Island. While practically
part of Long Island it is separate and distinct
possessing It's own individuality. No place Of sum-
mer resort has greater variety in scenery and sur
roundings 1t is accurately described by the Eng
fish rendering OF its Indian name. Island Sheltered
by Islands" 1t lies between the north and south
"nulIes' of Long Island washed by the waters OF
Peconc and GARDENERS bays and the connecting
straits. 1t is far enough from the Atlantic Ocean
and Long Island Sound 10 have none of their dis
advantages In time of storm, and yet near enough
to feel their daily tides and bree8es.
With the advantage of the proximity OF the sea.
Shelter Island has also diversified rural scenery 1t
includes some 1900 Of rolling country, with
hills and valleys. covered with forests OF
fine trees and others green fields Of farming lands
The shore is broken in outline by wooded head
lands with winding bays and inlets, points and
promontories. while the beach Is here smooth and
are fully thirty miles of roads running thiough
this territory with every variety or picturesque
scenery and by crossing a ferry on either side OF
ibie
In the most delightful part Of Shelter Island. on
it's northern shore is the Manhanset House with
natural park of 200 acres adjoining It, ana front
| cupies the site of the burned in 1896 and Is
equipped with all modern facilities for the comfort
| from the breezes, but free from fogs and
dampness. There is ample opportunity for sailing
! boating fishing and bathing, while on land golf
and cunning bicycle. carriage or horseback riding
pedestrian pleasures. the delights OF tennis; GRO
cuet archery bowling and billiards can be enjoyed
In the hotel and the cottages connected with 1t 81
persons are accommodated. and many agreeable
ways Of enjoying the time are afforded The music
hall Will seat an audience of 300. and Is availed OF
for concerts. readings and varied forms of enter
tainments. while the floor Is adapted TO use Tor
dancing. for which 1t is In much demand.
! The New-York Yacht Club has house near the
hotel and many summer cruises take in the at
tractive waters in this vicinity. Ferry facilities
| render access easy TO Greenport and the adjacent
! attractive region Of the northeast end Of Long
Island. Shelter Island is reached by both railroad
and steamboat from this city. while II may also be
| reached by the Sag Harbor boat from London
| Conn The fact that many families go year after
year this resort Is the best possible proof that It's
merits are all that the most fastidious could desire
No place affords a more complete union of the de-
srable qualities of both seashore and inland re-
gons On the one side II is easy TO fancy that the
! sea fills the landscape while by turning away from
II in a few moments easily believe that the
scenery is from salt water and In the foot
| hills Of n mountain region II is thus easy 10 Sc
cure constant variety and freshness by contrast IN
methods Of outdoor enjoyment and exercise in the
open air. For those unable 10 share in vigorous ex.
ertions for pleasure the features OF the Manhanse
embrace as great "A variety In the hotel and the
grounds II is possible to provide. The taste must
/ be hard to suit which will not find something fol
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