The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-04-18
OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFETIME.
Chance to Procure Shore Property Off, fered by Lighthouse Development

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 fered by Lighthouse Development
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 For nearly a century Lighthouse Point, as it is now called. although it went by the name of Morris Point in earlier days, has been one of the most interesting, as it is one of the most pie turesque localities in the neighborhood of New Haven. It was also called Five Mile Point before the lighthouse was erected, and was then, as it is now, the eastern entrance to New Haven hrbor The first building was put up by order of the United States government almost one hundred years ago, and this was su- perceded in 1S4O by the handsome stone structure, painted white and surmount- ed by black lantern, which is so fa- miliar object to every resident of New Haven, as he sees it from a passing vessel or views it from the opposite shore.
 Although it has been discontinued as beacon for a number of years, it still serves several useful purposes. It is g guide by day to ships in the ofing. 8 station for triangulation; and in case oi accident to what is known as the new lighthouse on Southwest ledge, it can be restored at short notice to it's ancient use.
 But apart from the prosaic side of the matter, the old lighthouse deserves re cognition from every lover of beauty as one of the most artistic and necessary clements in the landscape. It is indeed the right thing in the right place, and whether it catches the first rays of the morning sun, or shines from far at mid day, or is radiant with the golden glo- ries of the sunset, it is always restful, inspiring and harmonious. With it's sur rroundings it is favorite spot for ar- lists, to come with easels and camp stools, and many are the long delicious summer days they spend sketching and painting the beautiful scenery that lies before them, of which the old light house is so imortant a feature Light house Point would be sadly lacking in one of tips greatest attractions were the building removed from which it takes its name.
 Furthermore, there would be genuine regret in the hearts of the many tc whom it is dear, as at the loss of an old friend indissolubly linked with re- collections of the past. and associations of the present.
 The Lighthouse Point Improvement company is doing much to merit the grateful appreciation and cordial co-op- eration of New Haven people, for they intend to develop and improve this beautiful part of the east shore, until it shall be one of the most attractive residential parks by the sea in the vi cinity of New Haven.
 For number of years Lighthouse Point has been owned by the Misses Stiles of Southbury. coming to them from their father, David Stiles, also of Southbury. They have been repeatedly urged to sell, but have always refused until recently, when the property passed into the hands of MT. Samuel F, Thrasher, who at once organized the Lighthouse Point Improvement compa- ny. This company is duly incorporated with the following officers; President Samuel P. Thrasher; vice-president, J Myron Hull, of Madison; secretary Charles H. Lyon; treasurer, Earliss P Arvine. The company is capitalized al $1O0,000, and offers shares at their pal value. As will be seen by the adver- tisement of the Lighthouse Joint I'm provement company choice of lots is given with the first one hundred and if. ty shares. The magnificent possibili- ties of this salubrious and enchanting spot have occurred to many others, buI without result, as the Misses Stiles have been unwilling to sell up to this time Now the sale has been made and the property transferred to the company who are already beginning to develop it. An excellent opportunity is offered to any and all who desire quiet, rest. full home beside the blue waters ofLons Island Sound. The plans are so devised that all the streets run down to tho sea, and in the center of the settlemen will be modest park, which will en. nance the beauty of the surroundings The trolley line from New Haven tC Lighthouse Point already comes in tht immediate vicinity of the old light house. With the development of tht property 1t is hoped and expected by the Lighthouse Point Improvement company that the trend of the road vii be diverted and carried through thu heart of the new suburban shore resort All the requisites of summer hom, beside the sea are here-sea- bathing beautiful scenery, cool nights and bal my days, excellent roads, shade trees meadow and pasture land, excellen fishing and sailing, and easy access t the city--could the most confirmed pes simist ask for more?
 The shore resorts near New Havel have, in the majority of cases, becom so congested that life there is, in man. cases, far from restful or desirable Here at Lighthouse Point the opportu nifty offers to obtain a seashore hom | that will be a haven of kealthful quie