The Washington herald., 1912-06-28

OF this Deauuful place, Dul4I OF
a wide terrace Of many acres, and
commanding a superb view OF ten
miles OF river, decided to transfer
his following 10 this resort. He
is already established and ready
10 receive his former patrons ana
all others who desire a pleasant
place 10 stop.
Beautiful Sheffield" perhaps
better known as Handy has
been recently purchased by MISS
Ada Cosden, Of Washington Miss
Cosden has been putting extensive
improvements on the place ana
will De ready for guests within
the next few days. There are
over 100 acres In this place, ten
Of which are in a beautiful lawn
dotted with great old trees over
a century old, on the edge OA
the lawn. built in a sem!-circ!e'
are many little cottages. The
porch Of the mansion commands
one Of the prettIest views on the
Potomac. The guests will enjoy
beating. bathing, grabbing, tennis
In the fan Miss Cosden hopes to
establish a hunting lodge. which
will be an entirely new feature
Tor the BeaCn.
An exciting ladies' bowling tour
nament mas been the greatest at
traction for several weeks past
Up to date. the highest scores
have been made by Miss Lola
Minor, with ll5 points.
The Beach shows its progress
siveness by deciding 10 build
new up-tO-date brick schoOl-hOuse.
Bids hav. been submitted and the
successful bidder will be named
shortly. II is the intention OF the
school board 10 have the work
started al once in order TO com
plete II before the next session.
Mr.. Mensh has built a new pier
long enough to enable larger
craft 10 land. Among his other
improvements. he has added sew
eral thousand dollars worth Of
lights, extending from his sum
rner garden and down the board
walk.
The King George. one Of the
best=known houses on the Beach,
is very attractive this season in
its new coat OF paint and new
pcrches. extending all around on
two floors. Its position on the
boardwalk has always made this
place a popular one. The din
lng-room under new management
is one of It's new features.
Visitors TO the Beach this sea-
son will notice before landing. a
long new building right on the
shore a short distance above the
excursion pier This attractive
2Iace Is the New Atlantic Hotel,
recently erected and managed by
Mrs. H W. B. Williams. II has
many breezy. pleasant rooms.
opening on wide pOrChes. which
run the entire length Of the build
Ing on all floors. The New At
lanta has made a splendid start
and expects TO do a thriving busi-
ness this year.
The waIcott House-ovned and
managed by Frank Walcott-has
been open all winter. and needs
no introduction. This season
many guests have sampled its
hospitality, and judging by past
old II win be filed 10 its great
est capacity.
ey's-on-the-water. IS the
onIv hotel built over the water
and can't be mistaken. Mrs.
Bentley manages the hotel part,
while Mr.. Miller runs the bar.
'I.lnwOod." owned and run by
Mrs MCKenny. was established
many years ago. Since then the
popularity Of this place has in
creased TO such an extent that
Mrs McKenny has had to build
several additions. and now Il
ranks as one Of the leading hotels
Of the Beach.
The buckingham IS managed
this year by the owner. Mrs. ROl-
Inns. Many wears ago Mrs. Rol-
Inns was established IN the board
InE-house business. but decided to
withdraw Her former patrons
will be glad to know she IS again
at the old place. which has under
gone many Improvements.
Among the pleasant places 10
stop is the wOodlawn. only one
block from the boardwalk. and
splendidly located IN the middle
Of town Mrs. Kenuey, who ran
the Woodlawn last year. IS again
IN charge.