Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-26
new HAMPSHIRE AND
ITS White MOUNTAINS

New Hampshire, the cloudland of east
ern America. has no more delightful re-
sort than North Conway, located at the
very gates of the White mountains.
The Kearsarge is one of the palatial ho-
tells in this region of lofty peaks. It's
lawns afford opportunity for such outdoor
sports as tennis. bowling and croquet, ex-
cellent bicycle roads wind in every direc-
ton and there Is fresh water bathing in
the Saco which flows near ~. Full dress
hops each Saturday evening are a feature
of the social program. and there are daily
concerts.
The Hotel Wentworth, at Portsmouth. is
built upon a promontory one hundred feet
above the Atlantic. At its back are moor
and meadow. with Portsmouth harbor and
it's picturesque isles. The ocean stretches
before it. The distinctive quiet can be
appreciated only by those who have en-
joyed it's rest and felt the sublimity of its
moonlight sea. This hotels summer col
ony numbers many men of distinction and
women Of social rank.
Old Man Of the Mountains.
The Profile House and its twenty cot
tages is situated in the valley Of Fran
coma Notch, in the heart Of me White
mountains. The elevation of the hotel,
1874 feet, and the fine air gives exemption
from hay fever, while it's extensive
grounds furnish a wide aree for many
outdoor amusements. The hotel takes its
name from 1.-The old man of the noun
tains." whose face nature has sculptured
on the rocky heights.
Another charm of environment is the
weird fascination Of Echo lake. The at
fractions include excellent golf links, ten
ho ha fol
bowling alley and a we'll equipped stable.
The Flume House, five miles away, is
maintained by a patronage of high order,
consisting largely Of families who spend
the entire season near this miracle of
nature the Flume.
The Fabyan House is headquarters for
touring parties 1t is built on a natural
eminence. Enthusiastically known as 1.-THE
Giants Grave" The views are excep-
tionally fine and the outdoor sports in
clude base ball. tennis and golf. There is
frst-ciass garage and repair snop,
which will appeal to automobiles who
make the White mountains mecca for
touring spins.
The Mount Lookoff has a commanding
location 1000 feet above the sea. The
White and Green mountain ranges are
mighty neighbOrs and there are lovely
valleys to be seen bneath the cloud
outdoor sports. and a plank walk con-
meets with Sugar Hill, a hamlet not far
away. Ideal grounds have been arranged
for those who prefer camping out.
On Isle Of Shoals.
The Appledore, Isle Of Shoals. off Ports
mouth. offers fishing, boating and the
best OF bathing The hotel is situated on
the largest island Of the group, and
from its piazza one seems to be standing
on the deck of an ocean steamer All
kinds of sea food are taken from the
water daily. The harbor, protected by a
natural sea wall, offers fine and safe row.
ing or sailing. The casino music room is
large and there is excellent dancing, with
a symphony orchestra in constant at
tendance.
The Pequawket Inn is situated amid
a wealth Of mountain scenery and is com.
Portable and homelike in its appointments
and cuisine. The inn farm supplies the
freshest OF its products and water is
furnished by the purest spring.
The Twin Mountain House, once the
summer home of Henry Ward Beechei
and many of his friends, is located at a
central point in the mountain section
There are many delightful trails either
for short walks or for mountain climbs
Golf is a special feature.
The Crawford House is at the entrance
to the famous Crawford Notch. 1900 fee
above the sea. There are excellent gol1
links and tennis courts and every faculty
is afforded for outdoor recreation.
Maplewood Cottage, Lake Sunapee, or
high land, Is but q short walk from DOS
office, stores and church. Boating ant
ing the village afford magnificent views.