The state herald., 1910-08-26

for than In Douglas, Isle OF Man. The
hotels and boarding houses on the sea-
front, and the numerous establish
ments in other parts of the town, af-
ford ample choice to the visitor. It
may be mentioned, however. as a fact,
that is often overlooked, that Douglas
is not the Isle of Man. Douglas is
the metropolis Of the Manx play
ground, the center OF life and jollity:
but there are many winsome spots In
Mona's Isle. which may possess pecu-
liar charms for the visitor, and much
depends on individual preferences.
Port Erin is charming little inlet on
the southwestern coast, possessing q
bracing climate; and Port st. Mary.
close by, is quiet spot with good
bathing and boating. which is likely
to appeal to families and quiet or
elderly folk. Castletown. the ancient
capital, with its old fortress. is favored
by some. Peel is playfully called "the
western CITY," and is a quaint old fish-
ing port, but with numerous modern
houses for tourists. Ramsey, the Sec
ond town Of the island in size and
population. has an unequalled stretch
Of sand. a magnificent bay. and seen
cry in the hinterland which is second
to none. Lastly. throughout the
length and breadth Of this playground
(rcughly thirty miles by twelve).
there are numerous villages. hamlets
and isolated houses where visitors
find excellent accommodation and
home comforts.
Douglas is the capital of the island.
and the natural headquarters Of the
tourist army. The great pride OF
Douglas is its fne series OF prom
enades, which reach from the Victoria
pier on the south to Banks Howe on
the north. forming a continuous ma.
rine parade uneQualled In its way by
any similar construction In the king
dom. The Victoria pier is built OF
concrete, at a total cost Of over $780,.
900. and provides landing accommoda.
tion at all states OF the tide. To the
south is tho old Red pier sheltering
the inner hnrbor. The outer harbor
is protected on the opposite side by
the Battery pier.
Steam ferryboats ply between the
Victoria and Battery pier. taking pas.
sengers to and from Douglas head
Leading from the Victoria pier to the
upper town Ia Victoria street, an i'm.
rortant thoroughfare formed by the
demolition OF part Of the mazes OF Old
Douglas. It passes into Prospect Hill
and Bucks Road. and the whole route
is equipped by a cable tramway. The
Loeb Promenade is one OF the most
imposing and best-built promenades In
the kingdom. Proceeding northwards
we come to the Harris Promenade
where the broad parapet is fianked by
parterres OF grass and ornamental
trees. and a pavilion is provided as a
retreat In wet weather. There is also
bandstand. where music and enter
tainments are dispensed during the
season. on reaching the Central Prom
enade. we arrive opposite the bathing
ground. but the whole stretch OF shore
forms. OF course. n useful playground
for the children. and along the whole
length OF the parade seats are placed
for the convenience OF those NOR,
leisurely inclined. The Queens Prom
enadc is handsomely fringed by 4
strip OF verdure. and conducts the Wis
itor to the roadway which winds alony
the edge OF the cliffs to the summit
OF Banks Howe and onchan Harbcr.
Douglas Head Is sort OF park un
der the control Of the corporation. ant
Ia n favoritc resort for Douglas Wis
itorn. It's situation on tho hill top Il
unriyalled. Below is the spiendit
sweep OF Douglas bay. inland. ther'
Ia magnificent panoramic view o
the country. Seaward. against tn,
horizon. on n f,no day tho Cumberian,
hills may bo seen. Amusemcnts o
all kinds are In full swing during IN,
day. Just below the cliffs Is the pop
uiar bathing creek OF Port skiilion
ono OF tho fincst open air diving an'
swimming places In the Kingdom.