The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1906-04-06
Ten Pages.
New Milford.
AN ATTRACTIVE REST RESORT.

| Or H. X. RfSley, most agreeable
and affable gentleman, has been stop
ping at the New England hotel while
getting in readiness "The Riverclitf, ,
as sanatorium. DR. Risley is chief Of
staff of the Brooklyn Nursery and In
fants' hospital, and is on the consulting
STATS of the Prospect street and Cum.
| berland Heights hospitals. "The
Rivercliff" has been fitted up for the
entertainment of guests during the
summer. The benefits and improve.
ment Of health acquired by stay in
this delightful spot are we'll known to
many. Situated at high elevation
above the HOuSatOnic river, the seem
cry viewed from the grounds and par
ticularly from the verandaS surround
ing the house is varied and beautiful;
here spreads out the grand panoramic
view Of the Berkshire Hills. 1t is one
Of New England's beauty spots. The
pure, bracing air has its most invigor-
py medium between the heavy atmoS-
phere of low marshy places and the
raritied air of greater attitudes. The
house is situated on a spot of Nature s
own choosing. 1t Is haven of rest
for him who is run down or GONZALES
cent and who desires an opportunity
to regain his forces in a place which is
most suitably located and equipped for
the attainment of the best results.
There are 20 acres Of ground, sloping
from all sides OF. the buildings, insuring
natural drainage. The grounds are
we'll laid out, with most beautiful old
shade trees of so years growth, togeth-
er with those of Natures planting.
There are locations in the grounds
where a cool, bracing air may be felt
m tho cl1ltrv ne
The soil is composed Of sand and
gravel, resulting in dry atmosphere,
the salubrity and bracing quality Of
which have been the subject Of much
comment by those who have enjoyed
it's benefits. 1t is an ideal spot for
person who desires to spend few days,
or longer period, away from home, in
search Of health, rest and recreation.
There are many excellent roads about
the town of New Milford, where the
Rivercliff is located. The banks of
the HousatOnic have many attrac-
tions. The drives to Waramaug Lake
and Lovers Leap are very attractive,
and, in fact, one may find all about
1t is q pleasant walk of about Is min
uteS from the Rivercliff to the post
office and railroad station. The River
Cliff Is meant to be a strictly up-to-
date, .firSt-claSS resort, with modern
improvements. The main house is
lighted by electricity and heated by
steam: toilet and bath rooms are all
arranged with approved sanitary fix
lures. The rooms are large, cool and
airy, we'll and newly-furniShed and re-
fitted with iron and brass bedsteads.
Hot and cold water are found in toilet
and bathrooms. The summer dining
room is detached from the main build
ing, always cool. A feature of this
place will be tents erected for summer,
with board floors, located in the open
where ample light and air will be plen:
| tiful. Detached form the maiE build.
ing is Amusement hail." with its
pool tables and piano for pleasures
which do not jar on the nerves of those
seeking absolute quiet and rest. There
are tennis and croquet grounds over
| looking the HOuSatOnic. Horses and
carriages ican be furnished on short
notice. The convenient location, beau.
| tlful ppOlntmentS, reasonable charges
courteous attendance and cuisine OF
excellence will be relied upon to Sc
cure for the resort full patronage OF
the highest order. Sparkling spring
water of the utmost purity flows from
the mountain springs. Great care il
exercised in having the best milk anC
cream, fresh eggs, fine butter and veg
etables fresh daily from the gardens
Kitchen and household effects are airy
and light, and most scrupulous neat
ness will prevail everywhere. Persons
arriving will be met at trains and di
rected to proper vehicles for the trans
portation Of themselves aud baggage
for which charge of Csc will be mad,
for each passenger and each trunk
Persons desiring to inspect the hous,
with view to engaging rooms may d.
SO after the first week in May. Tn
house will be open to receive guest
after June l. For further particulars
address Frank E. Risley, M. D., unit
May /, at 1855 Jefferson avenue, Brook
lyn, N. Y. After May l, care of tn
Rivercliff, New Milford.