Connecticut western news., 1909-08-05
CANAAN, CONN. THURSDAY. AUGUST B. 1909

meager, would be incomplete without some reference to the beautiful homes there, for Sharon is above all thesvillage of beautiful homes. They are seen on the picturesque drives from the station as they stand on the rolling hills, sur rounded with handsome grounds and fitting with everything that goes to make the environment of their owners delightful. To mention few would be to leave unmentioned the many which would be equally deserving of eulogy. "Filston," MT. Colgate's new home, is one of the finest. not only in Sharon but in the state. Built in dignified Grecian style 1t stands in location of unusual beauty. The house Itself is magnifi- gently furnished, while the Italian gar dens adjacent would be hard to parallel in this country, Equally magnificent is Mir. Hldden's "Hiddenburst," whose entrancing architectural features it would take many pages to describe as they deserve, while his grounds, his h- brary of rare books, and his stables would each make a story in themselves. Others similarly distinctive are "Pocon- nook" the late home of Mrs. Low, of New York; the summer residence of Miss Mildred Barnes, built i'll 1775; the "Bartram" and it's terraced lawns; the "Brownell, 1" an old colonial homestead, built in 1790; the residence of l. N. Bar tram; the "Gordons,' one of the more modern homes; also those of Mrs. Myra Hotchkiss, Mrs. Catherine J. Barnum, the colonial homestead of Edward Mid dlebrook, built in 17S3: c. B. Dakin's, the Sedgwick homestead, the residence of Cyrus Swan Sedgwick, built in 17SO; Dr. Coley's, Mrs. Hertzel's home with it's splendid view; Hilltop" the summer residence of c. G. Kerley, M. D.. from whose broad veranda a wonderful pam orama of mountain, valley and lake are visible; 'Landheim" the imposing home of Arthur Nj Waite, beautifully situated and with superb view in every direc- tion; ''The Naples" at the lower end of the street, owned by F. J. Sprague, aud one of the most attractive places in the village. many of its architectural fea- lures being copied from Longfellow's home; "The Orchard" Mrs. C.. E. Oothout's delightful summer place: "Cool Gales" Arthur NJ. Duane's resi- dence at the lower end of the village, whose Broad lawns and vine-clad veran- das make it worthy of its name; "Ozone Farm" belonging to Schwab Bros. of New York city; Mrs. George Browns lovely home on the hill just east of the street; "Kingslands," the remodeled brick dwelling at the head of the street, one of the oldest houses in town, aud with most interesting history, owned at present by J. E. Ackley; the old stone dwelling known as the Governor Smith house, massive and square, as enduring as the pyramids. These are but few of the more prominent dwellings in s village lowered with scores of attractive homes.
 noteworthy feature of Sharon is its golf links, for its size one of the finest in the country, splendidly maintained and cared for by the Sharon Golf Club. The clubhouse on the course has this season been moved to location near the two tennis courts, enlarged and thoroughly overhauled and painted, and is now 8 credit to the club and commun- ity, being the scene of many enjoyable social gatherings of the club members and their friends. Just north of the golf house, in a location of great natural beauty, is the Greco-C Colonial home and grounds of Mrs. Annie K. Thayer, charming picture as seen from the club house, with its green shingled roofs and vine-covered columns.
 An ideal home village. These words describe Sharon briefly and comprehen- sively. Situated near enough to the railroad to be convenient and yet not near enough to be smirched by the black smoke; perched among the beautiful Ahills where none but pure and invigorat- ing breezes blow, it's residents living in attractive homes which bring no tempta- tions to try life in any less favored spot, Sharon continues undisturbed by the untcward influences which have made the life of to-day so different and in, many ways, so inferior to the quiet and peace enjoyed by our forefathers.