The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-06-19
NEWTOVN.
A Charming and Popular Summer
 Resort.

Although Newtown is situated but
 twenty-eight miles from New Haven,
 on the Berkshire division of the New
 York, New Haven and Hartford rail- road, yet comparatively few of the resi- l dents of New Haven know of that charming and beautiful town. While
 hundreds of families are. anXiously
 studying the problem, as to where they will spend a few weeks of the sum mer, and endeavor to gain information
 from far and near somehow one of the
 most healthful and picturesque places
 escapes their attention and they remain
 in ignorance of the advantages and
 comforts of NeWtoWn as a summer re- sort
 NeWtown has many attractive feat 1 ures. Situated high on the everlasting | hills it commands a grand view of the
 surrounding country, with it's diversi-
 fled hills and valleys and in whatever | direction one gazes he views scenery of | surpassing beauty. Its main street is | particularly fine being wide avenue with stately elm trees, handsome resi-
 dences and well kept lawns, In point | of healthfulness it excels many other
 places. The air is pure and dry and
 possesses invigorating properties of a high order Many invalids find health
 and strength after a few weeks visit
 there. The noises of the city IS we'll as it's ''odoriferous and malarious breezes'
 which enervate and depress are ''only memory
 Sunday in Newtown is particularly l,I ,F t@- -4rint oh
 servance. The church bells sound out clearly and persuasively as they rever- berate over the hills and valleys say ing: Come, come" And it would seem as if there were a general re- sponse as the people flock from the highways and byWays to their respect i've places of worship, many coming in teams bringing willing occupants. All ages are represented; yonug men and maideas, old men and children
 Those who from disinclination or ill., ness do not attend cannot fail to hear from the open windows and doors of the sacred edfices the lofty and in- spring notes blending with the organ and the old familiar strains Praise God from whom all blessings flow are waited on the morning breeze. The robins and bluebirds seem to listen and enjoy it as they cease their warbling.
 Sunday is indeed a hallowed day in | this New England town. And the vis- itor cannot fail to be impressed with the | fact that notwithstanding the material | istic tendency of much of modern | thought and literature, the people as whole, feel the hunger of the soul for spiritual sustenance and continue to their interest in and their de- sire for "The bread that comes down from Heaven.'
 Newtown possesses two hotels which are conducted in an excellent manner and are we'll patronized The Grand Central hotel is most eligibly situated. It is a subst antial and attractive build ing with large and airy rooms, we'll furnished and kept scrupulousy neat and c!aan.
 The grounds and lawns are very fine and ample space is furnished for cro- 1uet lawn tennis and other games.
 The cuisine department is under able and the fare is all that ,oud be desired by the most fastidious The house has an extra large dining lall which cannot be excelled for com ort and attractiveness.
 The hotel is in every respect a model me and it's proprietor, Senator M. J. is known and esteemed , throughout this state for his rare quail ies of mind and heart. He is very popular in Newtown and those who 7 now him best esteem him the most. z MT. Houlihan spares no pains in ca , ering to the comfort of his guests and , II who visit the Grand Central are , yell satisfied with their treatment and ! avariably come again. I MT. White, the efficient clerk, is also z cry popular with the travelling public ' nd has hosts of friends whoeappreci- a te his efforts in their behalf i