Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-26
NAMES RUGGED SCENERY
CHARMS SUMMER THRONG

Maine challenges the Atlantic coast to
match her rugged grandeur and historic
charm.
Monhegan Island, for instance, is older
than Plymouth, Capt. John Smith hav-
ing made it the base of his operations
in 1916 This island, far out at sea, Is
guarded by rocky fortresses that the
ocean batters in vain. Everywhere there
are noble cliffs, breath-catching gorges
and many grottoes and sea caves. The
few Inhabitants are fishermen yet undis-
turbed by the army Of summer pleasure
seekers, and visitors are untrOubled by
the necessity of dressing for dinner"
The Albee House and Annex affords every
comfort, and the table includes in it's
menu an abundance Of Holsters and fish.
York, Me-, was settled in 1923 and is
rich in colonial lore. The Ocean House
has a magnificent sea frontage, with a
view of Mount Agamenticus, seven miles
away. There are tennis and crOQuet
grounds and a fine base ball field. Yachts
and other craft are available for deep
sea sailing and fishing and there is splen-
did surf bathing on the hotel beach. Many
scenic beauties are within easy access.
and either trolley or sail boat will take
the visitor to such points as Portsmouth.
Rye Beach, kennebunkport and Isle of
Shoals.
Hotel on Rocky Peninsula.
The Checkley, at Prout's Neck, is
modern hotel situated on the rocky emf
nence of a peninsula running into the
sea. 1t commands a fine view of ocean
and shore.
Dome-of- the-Rock is situated on the
cliffs at Dyce's Head, a mile from the
historic town of Castine. From its
piazzas and windows the view extends
across the harbOr and Penobscot bay, to
the open ocean, and to Mount Desert and
the Camden mountains This hotel and
its cottages are planned especially for
those who wish to spend restful sum-
mer with the comfort of homelike sur
rOundings.
The Knickerbocker is located on the
highest part of Peaks Island and is sur
rounded by pungent pines and balsam
trees 1t commands a view of both ocean
and bay. Peaks is one of the many
islands in Casco bay. and only few
good shore and deep sea fishing and the
hotel is equipped with tennis court and
other forms of amusements.
Picturesque Boothbay Harbor.
Boothbay Harbor is one of the safest
and most picturesque harbors on the New
England coast. The Menawarmet Hotel,
at this point, is a modern house, situated
on the east shore of the harbor, of which
1t commands a magnificent view. There
is lawn to the waters edge and bath
houses free to guests at all hours. Yacht
sailing is enjoyed free of charge. Other
amusements include tennis, croQuet, bowl
ing. driving and concerts.
No resort on the Maine coast Is more
replete with scenic beauty than Castine
on PenobscOt bay.
The Acadian, with its music and amuse-
ment room, sun parlors, fireplaces, dane
ing, boating. fishing, tennis. golf and
bathing. offers pleasure for the summer
seeker after recreation and rest. 1t is a
modern hotel, surrounded by large trees,
and with an unsurpassing view of Castine
harbor
Famous Beach Of Old Orchard.
Old Orchard needs no reminder of it's
country-famous beach. Among it's first
class smaller hotels. the Everett has
achieved a reputation for quiet elegance
and for such amusements as deep-sea
fishing, bathing. driving and evening hops.
The Cape Shore of Portland offers un-
surpassed marine views. salt breezes from