Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-14

installed on board. The route followed
by the Metropolitan Outside Line follows
the same course as the Long Island
sound steamers, and then continues out
on the Atlantic ocean, thence through
Vineyard sound near the southern eX
tremity of Cape Cod. then through Nan
tucket sound and again out the At
lnatic ocean around Cape Cod and on to
Boston.
Ocean City, Md.
Ocean City. Md, will be in full swing
after the coming week, as the leading
hotels will then be opened and ready to
provide every comfort for guests. The
large and we'll appointed Atlantic Hotel
will be opened on the Goth, under new
management. The indications are that
it will be the best season in its history.
Several conventions will be held at Ocean
City this season, beginning the week
after the opening of this hotel.
Among the associations that will hold
their conventions at this popular resort
are the Maryland State Teachers AS
ISOLATION and the Maryland State Bar
Association. which will be attended by
leading members of the profession, gov
ernOrs of several states and judges of
high courts. Several other conventions
are scheduled.
Ocean City is a good place for these
conventions on account of its ideal loca-
ton, and the beautiful surroundings and
perfect arrangements afforded for accom-
modating large gatherings.
Numerous cottages will soon be erect
lots from the Ocean City Beach Com
pany. This resort is fast becoming noted
for its unusual attractiveness during the
summer. The beautiful beach is as safe
as can be found, and the waters of the
Punxsutawney bay afford every oppor-
tunity for bathing, sailing and fishing. 1t
is we'll known that the climate is ideal
and the bracing air has place. Ocean
City in class by itself as a resort " 9>-o
person may find that rest and recrea-
ton necessary for pleasure and good
health.
The boardwalk is now we'll filled with
visitors, who have come early this season
and intend to stay through the summer.
The railroad facilities will be better than
heretofore, and there will be through
Pullman service from distant cities. The
hotels report that reservations have been
made for prominent persons from Wash
York. Pittsburg and other large cities,
besides number from nearby places
1t is expected that a local base ball
team will be organized and give addi-
tional interest to the numerous sports
which are enjoyed here. Boat racing
will also be taken up by several of the
enthusiasts who will sTend the summer
at Ocean City. Preparations have been
Rehoboth Beach.
Rehoboth Beach is Delaware's only sea-
side resort. Situated seven miles south
of Cape Henlopen, 1t is noted for it's safe
surf bathing. The beach is absolutely un-
INSTRUCTED. clean and free from stones
and rough shells. and there is no dan
gerous undertow. All in all, it is consid-
cred one Of the best and safest beaches
on the Atlantic coast. About one mile
south of Rehoboth lies Rehoboth bay, d.
vided from the ocean by narrow sheet of
water nine miles long and six miles
wide. the bay is very shallow and en-
joys the distinction of never having
drowned a person. Sailing, rowing, crab
bling and fishing are here to the fullest
extent; and daily sailing parties are made
up during daylight and moonlight.
Inc boardwalk Is a fine one. built in
1905 of the best material. 1t is one mile
stantiai hand rail. and lighted by gas the
entire length. Here during the season
may be found representatives OF the
wealth, beauty and fashion of our large
cities. While the walk may be crowded
al times, 1t Is always with a ll-behaved
crowd.
The roads in the vicinity are good and
hard for either driving or automobiling,
and in addition to the pure salt air from
the sea one can also get the healthy ozone
healthy. and its natural resources are so
many that it Is destined to be the leading
cottage resort on the coast. In point of
health beauty and location 1t Is impOs-
sible to excel it; If one is tired and ex-
hausted after the strains on nerve and
body from city life. and especially during
the hot weather. Rehoboth will afford a
much-needed rest. The place is not one
where the strenuousness of work and
worry follows one, but NICE quiet family
resort. free from rho pYCifomepf nd
ing conditions found in some of the So
called health resorts.
Rehoboth life-saving station, a mile dis
tant, is always a pleasant place to visit,
and Is both instructive and entertaining
The trip to 1t makes a delightful surf
walk. The hotel accommodations are am
pie comfortable and pleasant TheM are
also number of first-class private board
ing houses. and the tables at these places
AFFORD all the delicacies of sea foods, as
we'll as fresh vegetables and produce from
the truck farms nearby.
Rehoboth Is the nearest resort of it's
kind to Washington, and Is reached by two
routes. one the Maryland Delaware and
Virginia railroad. which gives a four-hour
train and boat schedule. leaving Wash
ngton for Baltimore and then by boat
down the beautiful Chesapeake bay on a
two hours sail to Love Point, Md, thence
by train again to Rehoboth. The Penn
sylvania railroad also gives two through
trains daily from Washington, Philadel-
phia and Wilmington. in addition to MANY
excursions.
RehOboth is an ideal place for families
TO spend the summer and the train sched
ules are so arranged as to afford an op-
porrunity for those who cannot spend
more than day or two to run down Sat
urday afternoons for stay till Sunday or
Monday.
The Muskoka Lakes.
The Muskoka lakes, of which lakes
Muskoka, Rosseau and Joseph are the
principal. among some 500 in this district