The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-18

to spend their winters We need them in
our business. The real estate man needs
them as much, II not more, than any one
else. lie may think that Northern man
who abIde5 with us only for month or
two in winter would not prove very rich
picking Yet II he notes carefully he VIII
see that many a chance visitor becomes
SO senslbly impressed that he tires Of the
thought OF the frigid North and deter
mines 10 give up his old home and make a
new one in the balmy South. Even though
he does not do at once he is sure TO ad-
vertise the South among all his friends and
associates when he goes back.
There are but two faults with Texas
winter resorts that ! am aware of, aad
both are easily remedied We are too
modest In advertising what we have and
our Accommodations are not up to date.
Jacksonville. Florida, owes her promi-
nence to prints ink. Her accommoda-
lions at first were primitive, but grew
swiftly to magnifcence as soon as the
multitude OF wealthy Northern people as
sembled there in the winter months De-
scripttons of their romantic scenery. OF the
wonderful curative powers OF their min
eral waters, of tropical fruits and tropical
climate and of careful attention and ac-
commodatlons, appeared in many OF the
leading Northern magazines and papers.
You all know the result.
The mineral springs of Texas are I'M
surpassed; the water gushing from our
artesian wells is as pure as ever flowed
from mountain spring: our climate is I'M
excelled in either Florida or Southern
California, and as patronage justihes our
accommodations will be equal to the best
! trust you will pardon a brief reference
to the many advantages. both as~. winter
and summer resort, Of my own town, La
Porte 1t is on the point OF high pro-
montory, bounded on the north and east
by San Jacinto bay, on the south by CAL
weston bay and with vast, diverging,
fertile prairie on the west. Beautiful
groves of timber skirt the shores of ho.h
bays, extending almost to the waters edge
Here and there occurs an open glade with
gentle slope to the water, but for the
greater distance the bluffs rise abruptly
to a height Of 25 TO 80 feet. The climate
in summer is simp y dsligh full, the prevail
ing south winds from off the gulf being
always cool and refreshing. In winter the
winds from the same direction are warm.
a strange paradox, but nevertheless true
An occasional norther" is the only un-
welcome visitor we have, and is soon for
gotten in the balmy days which follow.
Numerous artesan wells furnish unlimited
supplies Of the purest water. In summer
the boating. sailing, fishing. grabbing,
hunting and kindred sports, as well as the
bathing, dancing, driving and amusements
generally provided at seaside resorts fur
nish abundant attractions Handsome
summer cottages have been erected on the
crest of the bluff for miles. Partly hidden
by the trees and having terraces leading
down to the piers and bath houses they
suggest solid comfort and pleasure.
There are so many of these cottages
that one is led to believe that social feat
uIes must be pronounced and frequent
And such is the case. ADJUSTMENTS and
pleasure parties are constant throughout
the season. One may live quietly and
alone like hermit if he chooses, or be
giddy and gay. | have noticed that real
estate men are not built on the hermit
plan. The salt water bathing at La Porte
is especially to be commended. There is
no dangerous undertow, no sudden depths,
no dangerous holes, and no need of life
lines Children sport in the water near
the shore in perfect safety their elders
meanwhile seeking any depth desired fur
tber out.
Pray, do not imagine that am trying
to entice any OF you to La Porte this sum
mer by glowing accounts Of all the good
things we have to offer. Every cottage
and every vacant room is already engaged.
the hotels are fast filing up and hundreds
of campers are lining the bay shore. And,
l believe, there are already several pretty
swift real estate men on the ground. too.
Candidly and honestly, will it not prove
advantageous for the real estate men to
exert every influence to build up our
Texas resorts? Do not shun them. No
other field offers a more promising re-
turn.
What a benefactor Mr.. E. H. R. Green
must prove TO all Texas. The elegant club
house he and his associates have erected
will soon be visited by many of the most
prominent men from all over the United
States. They may not invest in land, but
on their travels through the State they
must see and note our growing prosperity,
and tell OF 1t when they return home.
Have you a doubt but that land in the
vicinity OF this place-if may so call it
will be enhanced in value and that a few,
or perhaps many, real estate men will
profit thereby?
Encourage the resorts. Do all you can
to let their merit be known. Give at least
one of them suitable mention in your
advertising matter. Remember, please,
that every place in Texas needs more peo-
pie. Use every endeavor to get them here;
that accomplished. you all know that the
real estate men will do the rest.
F. l.. Dillaye,
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