New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-17
WATCH HILL AND ITS FINE HOTELS.
A71. THAT A SUMMER RESORT SHOULD Be
PROSPECTS FOR A SPLENDID SEASON.

Watch Hill r. l. June 10 (SpeciaD.-Among the
host OF seashore that line tho Eastern coast
there is mono that offers greater attractions TO
those who are seeking for recreation. for rest or
a retreat where they may escape the enervat-
ing temperature OF the city than Watch Hill, for
nature has furnished all the essential features for
an ideal summer resort, and 1t was only left TO
man to add the few finishing touches and TO supply
the necessaries of modern life In accessibility
too. Watch Hill offers unusual convenlences, Tor II
is reached by the trains of a great through rail-
road which brings 1t within four hours Of New
York Boston, and II can also be reached from
New-York by of the steamer lines to Boston
In its natural characteristics Watch Hill is all
that a summer resort should be- afor It IS a high,
bold peninsula, Jutting out from tho Rhode Island
coast. and being nearly surrounded by deep water.
gets the flesh ocean breezes from every quarter.
giving it a summer climate that is unaffected by
any hot wave that passes over the mainland Its
rolling surface lends pcturesqueness to the view,
and also offers most perfect golfng country, and
advantage has been taken of this TO lay out
course of twenty-seven holes. which is the delight
offer attractive drives ana sood wheeling while
anywhere Added 70 all Of these advantages are
Hill have regulations second 10 none While around
them has sprung up pretty colony OF private cot
Fast sea son was Thought to be the most success
ful in the history OF Watch Hill. but the engage
ments and preparations already made leave no
doubt that this year Will eclipse all previous rec
ords
on commandins location stands the great Ocean
and with a popularity that extends 10 all parts OF
the country. Everything about the house is of the
most modern character, and all of its public
and its apartments have airy and attractive out
looks. on the hotel grounds tennis courts
and an athletic ground for recreation OF guests
The Ocean House WILL usual, be under the
aeement OF J. Z, Champln, who has been close
ly associated with its prestige for many years.
Directly fronting the ocean. and within
minutes walk OF the bathing beach, Is the Larkin
House which this season will be under the n
agement OF General c. Howe. hotel man OF wide
experience. who 3 most favoraby known to pleas
, "a seekers for he also conducts the buckingham
al st Augustine Fla, during the winter season.
a feature OF this house Is It's extensive piazza.
usbieh il nine hundred feet long and commands
a most delightful marine view. The great music
hail IL also worthy OF notice well the
Spacious ONCE and the airy accommodations
throughout the house.
An0fbpr popular establishment is the Watch Hill
House which IS about 10 open its twenty-niuth
sea SON A sufficient guarantee OF the favor with
which il is held by its friends II stands on high
ground and its broad pazzas afford wide views In
every direction. An addition has been made TO the
dining room this year. and many other improve
ments have been made, including number OF prl-