The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-23
BLOCK ISLAND.
The Hotels Are Making Preparations for One
Of the Largest Seasons In History Of Island

Block Island. long since recognized as
the coolest spot in summer to be found
on the Atlantic coast. is making prepa-
rations for the accommodation OF more
people than have ever visited this ocean
resort since IL began the business OF car
ing for the public during the months
when life In the big towns is found un-
bearable.
The reason for this unusual preparation
is the large demand for rooms in the va
rious hotels. which undoubtedly is the re-
suit OF the bad weather last year, when
comparatively few left their homes for
sojourn at the seashore, but who this
year intend to make up for the loss OF
their usual outing by engaging rooms
early this season and for a much longer
time than usual.
The owners OF yachts and catboets
have put their boats in good trim, so
that the newcomers can enjoy the sport
that deep water fishing affords. and the
season may be said To be fairly on now
that such large catches OF fish are re-
ported. When one fisherman OF New
Shoreham can make a haul OF a thousand
dollars worth of mackerel in one fore
noon IL is not to be wondered at that
parties are anxious to go to the island
from the nearby cities TO partake OF
some OF the sport. for when mackerel
are plenty IL Is always a good sign that
other Ash are swimming In these waters
island are looking more beautiful than
ever. and the lawns about the hotels
never looked so well The highways are
I'm good condition for driving about the
island. and everything ~ the bathing
beach is In readiness for the accommoda-
tlon OF the. bathers. The 2eo little ponds
scattered about the island are decked
with water lilies, and are among the in
teresting features that help 10 make the
scenery Of this famous island more
charming.
The Ocean View hotel has been nut in
excellent condition for the accommoda-
tion OF It's guests. and the Spring House
is ready Tor the influx OF business that
Is sure 10 come this season. The High
land House. situated on one OF the high
est points OF the island. which Is alwa,vs
crowded with boarders throughout the
season. has completed all OF the prepara-
ions necessary Tor the accommodations
OF their guests. as well as the New Ma
tional, which was recently completed and
is one of the most up-to-date summer ho-
tels along the coast, situated directly on
the harbor front The Block Island
House. situated on the highest ground I'm
the hotel section of the island. is one OF
the most home like of hotels and cant
COnley. the proprietor. makes his guests
feel that they are NJ home while they
remain under his roof The Woonsocket
az ono of the most desirable hotels near
the bathing beach. and the Atlantis wav
up on the hill overlooking the ocean is
another good hostelry. together with
dozen more that are beginning 10 prepare
for the big season that Is just opening
The steamers New Shorehan' and
Mount Hope are beginning TO carry
quite n large number of passengers 10
the Island from Providence, and the big
season that In promised will give these
| boats volume Of business that will
more than likely make the owners put
| on the smile that won't come on"