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The Washington herald., 1908-05-31

The warm days OF last week turned
the attention OF Washingtonians 20 the
seashore and the mountains. for the sea-
son OF the summer resort Is at hand.
June begins tomorrow, and with the ad-
journment OF Congress. Washington will
lull itself into quiescent state. with
social activities transferred 10 cooler To-
cations
The business man Is sending his family
away for the summer, and ne himself
Is longing for the days when he. too. can
find recreation among the hills OF the
nearby States. or at the many watering
places which stretch from the capes OF
the Chesapeake along the entire Atlantic
coast 60 the Canadian shores.
The Washington Herald this morning
presents 10 its readers a selected list OF
hotels and cottages where the heated
term can be spent In comfort Those
who went 20 the seashore last year may
prefer mountain climate and scenery this
season, while those who rusticated last
year may prefer bathing and fishing.
boating and grabbing. along with the
other attractions offered by the salt sea
waters
Within easy reach OF Washington by
boat or by rail- can be found innumer-
able locations where those OF meager
purse can find accommodation as readily
as those OF unlimited means Whether
II he ostentatious display OF summer gar
ments or desire for relaxation. one can
be readily accommodated by glancing
over the list given in this section OF
The Washington Herald.
Anticipating the reference those seek
Ing rcstful disversion may demand. there
is presented a list suitable 20 those in
every station In life
The Washington herald., 1908-05-31
The Lincoln House, swnmpscott,
Mass

Occupying position that is conceded
by all who are familiar with il to be the
finest location on the North Shore OF
Massachusetts Bay. the Lincoln House
may be justly proud OF this claim. with
I'm fun view OF the Atlantic Ocean and
the many towns that border the coast OF
Massachusetts the view from this hotel
is exceptionally fine and, being located
directly on a promontory, It is always
possible, both during the day and in the
evening. TO enjoy the strong and delight
full breezes prevailing during the warm
summer months The Lincoln House is
located on its own private grounds. and
Is surrounded by several very attractive
cottages so that in reality the guests
enjoy the quiet and exclusive atmosphere
Of their own summer colony. The roads
in this vicinity are characteristic OF those
throughout the State OF Massachusetts,
always being maintained In excellent re-
pair, thus affording the most essential
pleasure sought by autOmObilists. All
outdoor attractions, both on land and
water, are obtainable here, and the hotel
is most complete and comfortable in
every detail. For many seasons IL has
been under the careful management Of
Mr.. Robert b. Wardwell. who will con
tinue in that capacity this season, open
ing the house for the reception OF patron
age on June 20.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-31
bethlehem, \. H.,

Has Justly earned renown as one OF
Americas leading vacation and health
resorts. and certainly there are rev
places on the continent more superbly
endowed with scenic charms and the
many other attractions that constitute
the ideal tourist center. With an altitude
of nearly 1000 feet, Bethlehem is the
highest OF all New England villages and
commands extensive open view OF the
beautiful Ammonoosuc Valley. For miles
the eye commands succession Of rocky
and verdure-clad peaks--Mount Washing
ton and other monarchs OF the famous
Presidential Range, the ever-blue Fran
coma Mountains, the green hills Of Yer
mont the far-dstant peaks OF Canada,
the hills around Lancaster and Jefferson,
and the nearby SUBMITS Of Agassiz and
Cleveland. Owing 20 its health giving.
invigorating ozone, insured by its high
elevation. Bethlehem is a perfect sana-
torium for those afflicted with hay fever,
Catarrh. and similar ailments modern
sanitary system and an abundance OF the
purest spring water are two OF the most
important factors in the advancement OF
bethlehem summer resort. The
streets are kept in perfect repair and
graceful shade trees adorn the principal
thoroughfare. Outdoor sports OF every
description can be enjoyed here TO their
fullest extent. while the casino, which
contains bowling alleys, billiard and pool
tables. provides recreation in bad wealth
er. Bethlehem Is the hub Of the White
Mountain region. as every point OF inter
est can be brought within days excur-
sion either by road rail. Beautiful
drives and good roads abound There are
many handsome and commodious hotels
here, containing every modern improve
ment for the comfort and enjoyment or
the summer guest. and Bethlehem is in
truth "the gem Of the White Mountain
resorts"
The Washington herald., 1908-05-31
The I<enrsarRe Hotel, North Con-
way, n. IL.

The Kearsarge Hotel. North Conway,
N H., will be under the very capable
management this season of Mr.. Andrew
l. Creamer who was formerly associated
with the house during the summers OF
1903, 1904. and 1905.
Mr. Creamer enjoys "a most excellent
reputation as a hotel man, who is thor
oughly experienced in all departments.
and he has a very wide circle Of ac-
quaintances among the travelling public.
For the past eight winters Mr.. Creamer
has been connected with the Holly Inn,
Pinehurst. N c.. where his management
of this well-known winter resort hotel has
proved n conspicuous success.
During the past two summers Mr..
Creamer has spent at CharlevoiX. Mich,
i'm connection with the Inn, in conse-
quence OF which he is well known to the
Western travelling public, as well as
among those who have frequented the
resorts OF New England and the South.
The Kcarsarge. at North Conway has
been very extensively improved this sea-
son, an expenditure OF $4,000 having been
made on the house so that IL is now one
OF the best hotels In the White Noun
tains. and is i'm a position to satisfy the
most discriminating patronage.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-31
The bellevue.

The Bellevue and Annex, at lntervale
n. H., will open June /, under the owner
ship-managemen that has made it such
an attractive place for the summer tour
list to lnger for many seasons past The
scenery in the vicinity Of Intervale per-
mits a beautiful view OF Mount Washing
ton and the entire mountain region.
While the Bellevue is equipped with all
modern convenienccs for the enjoyment
OF it's guests. various improvements are
being made annually, several new bath
rooms having been added this season.
The abundant pure and delicious water
with which the hotel is supplied comes
from the Hurricane Mountain reservoir.
which is fed from mountain springs.
June and October are the two most
glorious months in the White Mountains.
owing to the rare beauties of the land
scape. and special rates are made for
this period.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-31
Loeb Lynn Hotel, Mountain Lake
Part. Again a FaVorfte

Washingtonians are fortunate indeed in
having within six hours ride such a de-
lightful summer resort as the Loeb Lynn
Hotel, at Mountain Lake Park. Through
vestibuled Pullman trains via the Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad make the trip
short to this picturesque spot The Loeb
Lynn Hotel is situated in it's own grounds,
overlooking the park and on top Of the
beautiful Allegheny Mountains casino
with swimming pool. bowling alleys, and
pool room. furnishes indoor amusements,
which are further augmented by an or
chestra which plays nightly. For the out
door exercises and fun golf, tennis, boat
ing. horseback riding. driving, and fishing
give the enthusiast plenty Of variety.
Mr. l. B. c. List. the proprietor, has
the faculty OF catering 70 the wants Of
every guest I'm a way that has made each
one of them warm friend Of the Loch
Lynn Hotel
The Washington herald., 1908-05-31
The IntervnIe House.

The Intervale House, Intervale, ~. H..
will open for the reception OF guests on
June D. Occupying, as it does. a most
central location in the heart Of the White
Mountains, being directly in the rear OF
the main thoroughfare through this de-
lightfuI region. II is a most natural stop
ping place for all tourists.
The scenery from this house, with its
uninterrupted view Of Mount Washing
ton and the other peaks of the Presden-
tial range. rivals that of Northern Italy
and the renowned Alps.
The popularity of the Intervale House
The Washington herald., 1908-05-31

as a center for automobile parties, which
are now so numerous during the summer
months in this section OF the country,
has become widespread. fully equipped
garage. one Of the most complete in the
mountains. Is maintained for the beneht
Of this class Of patronage, while first
class livery is also an attractive feature
The house Is modern in it's appointments
and will be conducted by the same man
agement that has for many years been
responsible for its excellent reputation.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-31
Ocean view Hotel and Cottages.

The Ocean View Hotel and cottages at
Pigeon Cove, Cape Ann, Mass. will open
this season on June /, under the very
capable and well7known direction Of Mrs.
H w. Dunklee. Occupying one Of the
most delightful locations on the rugged,
rock bound coast OF Massachusetts, the
hotel affords all the advantages of
natchless view of this most beautiful
shore. To add to the fact OF it's enviable
location, it may be well to mention that
the Ocean View stands upon a Cliff, di-
rectly in front OF the ocean, and conse-
quently it's splendid position can be read
lily appreciated Every day many Jolly
parties are formed to enjoy the pleasures
OF sailing and fishing. and during the
summer months the waters adjacent to
the Ocean View are dotted with the sails
OF many pleasure crafts. AS the coast
in the vicinity OF Cape Ann and Rockport
is so well and favorably known to many
Washingtonians, IL has become we'll
known rendezvous for many naval and
Federal officers
The Washington herald., 1908-05-31
Castle Hill. Lexington, vn.

This modern hotel, to be opened July
a family and tourist resort, is situ-
ated on a commanding eminence over
looking Lexington, Va, and the grounds
and buildings OF the Washington and Lee
University and the Virginia Military In
stitute. with a magnificent view Of the
Blue Ridge Mountains on the one side
and the Alleghenies on the other. Pure
mountain air and delightfully."- cool nights
make the Valley of Virginia unex-
ceIled summer climate. The splendid golf
course of the Lexington Field Club ad-
joins the property. There are tennis
courts as well.
Castle Hill is provided daily with a sup
ply of sulphur and alum water Tor its
patrons and an excellent cuisine will be
maintained, with fresh vegetables. and
milk and cream from a herd Of thorough
bred Jerseys owned by the proprietors
The Washington herald., 1908-05-31

here TO their fullest extent. The
York Country club is only a short dis
tance away, where the guests Of the
house may enjoy the privileges OF the
club During the past year the cove In
front Of the Marshall House has been
inclosed by the construction of a dam
which makes a four-acre bathing pool
also suitable for canoeing This makes
a notable addition 20 tho many features
20 be enjoyed at this most healthful and
delightful resort
The Washington herald., 1908-05-31
The Marshall House, York Harbor,
Maine.

The Marshall House, York Harbor. Me,
commands an exceptionally picturesque
view OF the entire Atlantic seabOard. and
will open this year on June %. under the
very capable proprietorship OF the owner,
Mr.. Edward S. Marshall. who has con-
ducted the house very successfully for
many years. The spacious rooms and
large piazzas afforded every desired com
fort and enjoyment Of the summer
guests, who not only have the advan-
tages Of the seashore. but OF the country
as well, as there are many beautiful
drives in this vicinity. Every form of
outdoor amusement, including surf bath
ing boating, canoeing, tennis, golf. and
various other sports, may be INDUCED i'm
The Washington herald., 1908-05-31

Colonial Beach. one Of the most attrac-
tive OF the Potomac River resorts. is situ-
ated I'm the upper part OF WestmoreIand
County Va, midway between the Capital
city and Chesapeake Bay. The town en-
braces the large tract of land lying be-
tween Monroe Bay and the Potomac. ex-
tending to Wilkerson's wharf a distance
Of four miles along the water front
The town is laid Off in streets. avenues
and building lots, and many large and
beautiful residences have been erected by
residents Of various adjacent cities. prin-
cipally Washington, who are attracted by
the cool breezes from the Potomac River
and Chesapeake Bay. over $1,000 in inn
proyements has been expended at Colo
nial Beach. and the Colonial Beach Hotel.
the largest hotel at the resort, is lighted
with electricity. fully equipped, and capa-
BILE of accommodating 200 guests A new
dancing pavilion and amusement parlor
has recently been erected, and a number
Of amusements established. The bath
houses contain 400 rooms and are equipped
with showers.
These features, combined with the fish
ing and sailing tend 10 make Colonial
Beach one of the most desirable watering
places in the vicinity OF Washington.
Though many resorts have been estab-
lished from time TO time along the Poto-
mae, none has achieved a greater sue
cess than the Beach.
Advance In Real Estate.
Daily excursions from Washington bring
large crowds to the Beach, where are
found every convenience and numerous
attractions. Large and spacious hotels
and boarding-houses. liveries and stores
are located near the wharves In other
sections of the town are located a large
ice factory, planning mills, city hall. pri-
vate and public schools. post-office. fire
department, telephones, and printing es-
Establishments.
The fast steamer st. Johns makes daily
trips to the Beach, except on Mondays,
from June to September 10. and has car
ried on an average of 900 passengers.
Dancing on the boat is a feature Of these
excursions. The steamer leaves at S:45
a. m. returning at 1880. except on Satur-
day, when. in order to accommodate those
who desire to- spend the weekend at the
Beach, 1t leaves at 5;45 p. m.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-31
Rock-End moteI, Northenst mnrbor.

The Rock-End Hotel, Northeast Har-
bor. Me. being located on the south
shore Of Mount Desert Island, is the one
spot along the entire Atlantic seaboard
where mountains rise directly from the
sea. The grandeur Of the scenery in this
vicinity IS quite beyond description, com
prsing, as il does, the bold, rugged
shores so characteristic OF Maine; beauti-
ful forest-covercd mountains and valleys.
silvery lakes, and innumerable and pic
turesquc islands that are artists Mecca
one will find here all the essential com
forts, as the hotel Is lighted by electrici-
~, rooms with private bath are obtain
able, and II is thoroughly equipped with
every modern convenience. This season
the Rock-End will be under the manage
ment OF the owner. Mr.. H. i. Savage,
and will be open for guests on June "a
The Washington herald., 1908-05-31
VACATION SEASON
HERE TO- MORROW
Washingtonians Seek Places
to Spend Heated Term.
sEAsHoRE UR THE MOUNTAINS

with Advent of june business Man
Longs 10 Get Away from His office
and 10 Follow His Family 20 Cool
Spots-Iist of Hotels and Cottages
for Rendcrs of The Herald.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-31
The Brandon Hotel, Basic, Va.


Mrs T.. A. Robinson will again conduct
the Brandon Hotel The house has
reputation for comfort and generous
management. Situated, IL is. on the
crest OF hill overlooking the towns of
Basic and Waynesboro. with the Allie
ghanies in the far distance and the Blue
Ridge Immediately at the rear OF the
house, the Brandon presents a delightful
mountain retreat for Washingtonians.
Both the Norfolk and Western and
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway stations
are within 300 yards Of the house.
The Brunswick Inn, Waynesboro,VR.
The pretty Brunswick Inn at Waynes-
boro will be opened tomorrow under the
management OF Mrs. Tate F. Chanery,
who so successfully conducted the resort
last year. The attractions OF Waynes-
boro are numerous, notably its charming
old Southern society, with a perennial
round of enjoyable functions. Delightful
rides and drives and many gayeues at
the inn.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-31
COLONIAL BEACH
OPEN FOR SEASON
Nearby Resort Proving Pop
uldr with All Glasses.
FORTUNE IN IMPROVEMENTS

Historic Interest Also Ccntcrs In
"WnshinEtOn's Atlantic city"
Daily Excursion Steamer Carries
on Average 300 Rest and Pleasure
Seekers to- Resort Down River.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-09-06
NO AID FROM THE AID.

Mr. Taft's succeSsor General Luke F. Wrigs,
told at a dinner in Washington a war story from
Manila.
There was cnc.e upon a time he began a
Gallant old general This general. leading
sn1endid charge in his youth. got bu'leJ in his
cbeet and two sabre cuts across the head In
after life relating over the nuts and wine his
MANY battles. il was this particular charge that
he always described most hamboysntly.
.-,rhe older the general grew the more splendid
the charge became; the more awful the
slaughter that he visited upon the enemy; the
more horrible were the wounds that he received
For Confederation he would always turn 70
erizzIed veteran on his left. his aiGe-de-eamp.
The aide-de-eamp would nod his gray head in
acoufescence silently
Taller and taller grew the generals stories
Of the charge Higher and higher gr~w tie
mound Of enemies slain by his sword. More and
more numerous became the bullets. tbrUSts and
sIashes sustained by himself At the end n al
wavs appealed to the grizZled aid; and in silence
the aid nodded confirmation
''The general one night gave large dinn-r
party The vine was no less abundant than
superb. and at dessert the old warrior let himself
ont upon the charge as he had never he-c;ofere
done -Four horses were killed under him T1ree
lanees passed through his right arm, five through
his left. Nine sabres crashed down upon hs
head simultaneously. The bodies Of his slain
formed wall weIInigh impossible about ain
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-09-06

, r1avground for the children?
This festival will be the final feature Vi =.
second annual Congress of the Playsr"u"' 40
sociations of America
This congress is to assemble on 0ep'
at the American Museum of Natufai fiiS',''
and hold three sessions daily for the feiii"i""0
Of the week Among those VINO are 10 u'
the congress are Governor Hughes III w.
putchinson Dr. Luther Fl. Gulick and Dr- " III
lam H Maxwell City superintendent
SchooIs. uavoq Mcclellan is to preside over
1900 81 oi,y officials who will discuss the
snbiect of Fairgrounds. At the present tli"e
president Roosevelt is the honorary presideh'
=. A. ,ssooiation and Dr. Gulick, of New YORK.
the executive head.
r-bis festival of dances viii be novelty u
Nevy York. but in Chicago there have been TWO
such festivals, the first being held d year as
and the second this summer. All the aahcSi'
will be in native costume, wearing ei'hei 5d
ments brought with them from their oiO "o'''09
| o. ,,oda at the exrense of the playground as
sociation The degree of interest taken III ''''
| nbase of the festival was den1onsira'eu w "
-,;,ito- tn the Henry Street Settlement the othef
dav. where the little Russian JEWISH hN"9 ."
drilling for the khoroyod, the Russian IoiH
| dance which they to present one niue hi'99
| ..t looking on with great interest she wore
| ..,.+ionsIy a dainty little apron of en-
| ,0;dorad dark blue and red cloth and ecru iaee
| ,ior vas Enthusiastically from Eastern europe
| From various packages were also brought IoftA
| ooarsa bornespun waists. such as one sees IN
| prnoania- and gay red gowns such as the peas
ont of the valley Of the Danube delights in
The object of the festival is that OF getting
r,.rious nationaIities including the ATneri-
can. who live in such close 1uxtaposlti0n Ia
| NJ, York. better acquainted with and more IN
it.rested in one another. 1t is intended by IL 10
| ming together in a social demonstration repre-
sentative groups of the nationaltes that al
| ready cooperate IN labor
| The folk dances which VIII be presented oS
the children viii be the italian saltarella' the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-09-06
EPISCOPAL WIT.

"Our ~ishop Burgess" said a Garden Ctr
man, lis one Of the few american clergynsn
who being graduates Of the famous University
Of Oxford. are entitled to wear the Oxford hood
AT a certain service another bishop. also an
Iford man, nodded toward the officiating
clergyman and whispered excitedly to BlShop
Burgess:
why, look, he has got an Oxford hood on
$50 he has, said Bishop Burgess
but he is not entitled to it. He has no OK
ford degree exclaimed the first bishop. Why
the man is wearing lie on his back
~Hush.' said Bishop Burgess Don't call it ]
lie Call II a false hood
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-09-06

And II seemed that there was hardly muscle
in his person wherein bullet failed to imoed
itself
You remember all this, don't yOu. De Cour-
cey?' he said, in conclusion. as was his custom,
to the grizzled aid.
THE silent and Ions suffering aid at last
spoke up
no, general he shouted. in a loud, indig-
nant voice NO, of course I don't remember ii
How can you expect me to? You know as vel
as / do that the cannon ball that killed your
fourth horse struck the breastplate Of a cuiras-
sier behind US and then bounded back and took
my head OFF,"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-09-06

the nationality Of the dance. The natio,s,
dances which are to be presented by adults ar.
the Polish mazurek and cracOviak. the Russia,
kasatsehok. the irish fOur-handed reel Ger
man peasant dance. the Hungarian czardas and
the Italian taranteIIa- Each Of these viii 10
danced by eight couples in costume. Thess
dancers are all being drilled under the super
,,ision Of L. H ChaIif. Of No Z West 42d street
vbo is himself a Russian by birth, and VINO haa
sfpdied the folk and national dances Of the pee.
r1es of Europe on their own soil.