New-York tribune., 1902-07-10
SHELTER ISLAND.
MANY NEWCOMERS AMONG THE COT
TAGERs AND HOTEL GUESTS.

Shelter Island, II. Y, July (speciaD.-shelter
asane received its from q band of men who
sdesgnated II such out Of hearts fun OF gratitude
when the ouakers met with storm Of abuse and
xersecuison at the hands Of the Purians OF Massa-
chusetts they fed to the southwark, not knowing
swhere they would find an abiding place. Finally
they came 10 this island. upon which certain
suear planter named Sylvester dwelt. They were
received With great hospitality and found the refuge
sfhey had 50 long sought The island thus earned
sts name 20 this day II is called Shelter Island
1t is properly known such for other reasons than
rhe matter OF history for it is magnihcently pro-
stested on the east by southold and Plum and Gar
sSineT's Islands and the west is sheltered from
9he roughness OF the Great Peconic Bay by juts of
Hand running out from the two peninsulars that
sheTe make the end OF Long Island resemble the
selsws Of lobster. Shelter Island IS high. and
3mpresses With greater degree Of solidity than
do many Of the sandy islands along this coast
1t is thickly covered with woodlands, the trees
growing TO large size. Splendid springs OF water
are foand here. The picturesqueness OF the whole
tSisnd IS well known to artists who are on the
lookout for things of beauty. The scene is a quiet
one There IS no evidence OF the boisterousness
of the or the etGenuousness of an Industrial
centre Greenport is but a short mile across the
Sarbor. but that towns occupation is chiefly
the water the long line of vessels that bristle
on its shore front only add 10 the general i'm
preston OF peaceful and picturesque trade Over
two hundred and fifty acres OF the island have
fbeen converted into an excellent golf course which
suns over historical ground. rolling knolIs and
ny oetp. cafk woodland. and all overlooking Gar
diners fav.
sheltef Island IS considered one OF the best sum-
Enei resorts vithin decent distance OF New-York
IT is cool during the wa~aest weeks of the sum
snsr. being siWsys exposed the sea breezes in
al directions There are mosquitoes In spte
or rs being on the water 1t Is dry fog seldom
ent'elops g. The convenience of its locality IS ~
course. vel known a train can be taken st Long
Island Cliy Uod Greenport reached without .
change % cars. = litts ferry ride of about five
To ten minutes gets the Prospect House
part OF the is,4nd, and further ride OF FIVE min
utes lands one 81 the Manhanset House Tbesa
two large hosels directly opposite Greenport
Around Them centres the social life OF the season
a large number % cottages surround the Prosneo,
House. ard another colony clusters near the Man.
hanset- The other part OF the Island the mart not
occupied BY the hotels and cottages, is for tha
most part woodland. through which there are
many beautiful drives and walks A large mart or
81 has. o. course gone to the making of the golf
course This golf club Incorporated in 1896
II has eighteen holes qualities for the United
States Golf Association. Its clubhouse is the
famous Old manor that belonged to the Sylvester
family. Great verandas have been added TO f. ana
tsnany repairs made in order that IL might Re
worthy OF its history and OF the club whose head
quarters IL be.
Greenpert Harbor snuely situated as IL fs be-
tween Creenport and Shelter Island, has been made