The Washington times., 1929-06-29


The boast of the residents Of the
island il that they are able to care
for any fishermen who want to
come down. And this ground is
probably one OF the best fishing re-
/ sorts near either Washington or
Baltimore.
One thing that strikes the visitor
a. soon as he arrives In the town
Ii the cleanliness of the place.
There is a wide smooth road run
ming the whole length of the island
and numerous side roads. all in
good condition. A concrete break.
water lines one entire side of the
island. There is sheltered cove
on the opposite side where larger
boats can be safely anchored out IN
case of storms.
probably the most interesting
sight at the island Is that OF
immense steamers lying ashore IN
the spot where they were interned
at the beginning Of the war.
They served as troop and supply
ships during the big scrap. A
number of men are now at work
reconditioning them for sea duty
Presents Queer Sight
visitors are barred from ships,
hut tourists can get real thrill by
rowing alongside them as tney
tower into the air like skyscrapers.
Their immense tunnels can be
aaen for several miles, towering over
the treetops; they present an oot
nny,aarance when the water ~ not
within ones line of vision.
HIIndreds of smaller craft doL tns
& natural harbor, among them . mum.
ber of seine fishing boats ano
aIIynnner visitors may marvel at tne
larra number of fish caught Wnsn
thew see them being tumbied OUT
Of the seines.
Fishernaen have always travelled
- snlomona since it Is consldered
without equal as q fishing resort IN
that section.
Tha island boasts large hotel as
1vell a. numerous private MONIES
where board and room and aVali-
49, accommodation at the latter
| era raasonable: both food and lodg-i
srr excellent. The cooking is OF the
oId.fashioned Maryland kind tnat al
ways appeals.
4 terry runs from the island to
the Sd. Marys county shore. Ser
vice il frequent and passage Iast'
a river streamer runs out OF the
royt several days a week. and one
of the delights at the island Is TO
watch the stevedores unloading
cargo.
Dances on Saturday
Numerous crabs flock to the island
waters. and hundreds amuse them
selves in taking the many.legged
creatures, Both hard and soft craos
are served on all bills OF fare.
Dances are held Saturday nights
ut the pavilion, which is built out
over the water about midway along
the shore. An orchestra from Baltl'
more and crowds from all sections
of the nearby countryside frequent
the dances.
Several good beaches are popular,
with water deep enough to insure
safety in diving. Some Of the
beaches shelve out for many feet
before they drop.
small boats may be rented for row.
ing and fishing at various island
/ points. Power boats are available
to those who desire them, All fish.
ing parties usually use the power
boats, for it is a row of some
miles before the really good fishing
4 grounds are reached.
Scenery Beautiful
The island has population OF
over 1000 inhabitants all year
round, but it's summer population
rate is rapidly increasing, due to its
appeal to resort seekers from Wash
ington.
Another thing that makes Solo
mons Island so popular with the
2 tourists and vacationists Is the
scenery. The natural harbor is
filled with sailing and motor craft
of every description and they draw
the eye the minute that one hits the
: edge of town.
On the st. Mary's county shore
there are numerous patches of green
trees and every once in while there
Ii an old colonial house placed there
as il to act as foil for the apparent
heavy wilderness.
The fish are biting, the food and
lodging Is good, and the boating and
bathing are as good as elsewhere.
; That at least, is the claim of the
permanent residents and also of
those who have spent part Of their
vacation at the beach.
There are good roads from both
Washington and Baltimore to Solo.
mons Island.