Year: 1879

gather the large number of spectators each morning
at the beach is readily answered the fact that the
pretty dresses the drying lines Tapping idly


IN the wind all the afternoon utterly abandoned ana
unobserved by the enthusiastic spectators OF the
morning. while the pretty faces have drawn TO tho
Motel pazzas the entire number OF their admirers.
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The beach is most excellently located. It is not
extensive as that at Newport but it is almost in the
shape or horseshoe. and when the wind is from the
south the waves roll in grandy and breaking IN tne
centre near the gradually slopng beach, strike it al
most simultaneously the three sides o. the
ana run far up IN their frothy wheness toward the
bathing houses At the bathing hour the
picture Is charming one. viewed from tho
western shore The beach is bright with the
toilets of the bathers and those who have
come on foot or In carriages see them. The surf
IL breaking constantly within the semicrce of this
horseshoe. Beyond on the opposite beach, lies .
strip OF white sand. mbedded in which is stranded
vessel. which went ashore in storm long SINCE and
against whose sides the sea Is yet beating pitilessly.
Along the same shore. and further on. is the point.
its great outlying rocks and q warning lighthouse
in strange contrast to the merry the shore


Back of the rocks and lighthouse and desolated
vessel are the peaceful farms and quiet hills; AS
strange to the scene of life and pleasure
the bathing beach Narragansett Heights stretch
away from the Shore rising to Tower Hill. whose al
most bare breast tells story OF many rugged vim
ter through which 1t has faced wind and storm,


The bathing houses at tho beach are large and
well appointed for the purpose and amply sufficient
who here daily. An excellent arrange
ment is perfected by which hot salt water
Danance is tususssS to make botS batbsr.
and spectators comfortable. bath and good sp-
petite are almost synonomous terms here and it is
quite fashionable to stop at the 'Studio"-sn cdd.
queer little frame building near the beach and
looking the bathing grounds-to have fish dinner
ut noon. 1t is not quite such famous dinner
one would get at Greenwich or Richmond. but,
the adage runs that there good fish in the
as ever were caught 1t is equally true that some OF
There is an unpretentious but cosey dining room
and covered balcony above the water where
and If birds are desired as supplc-
ment to the fish familiar forms appear on
that the gaming laws are yet in force-but let
us not be too particular especially as the Dirds are
well served Dinner or lunch at the Studio is
usually followed by ranble along the shore to tho
cliffs and to Table Rock. The walk Is pleasant
one. with just enough Of climbing and clambering
over the rocks to give zest to the undertaking.
There is hardly rock mound along the shore
that has not its legend. and while some of them are
others which are of alarming proportions and could
have originated in the conscientious mind OF
the gentleman whose tendencies in his youth were
equally toward the destruction Of cherry trees and
detestaton Of fasehood. There is, however. . well
authenticated tale repeated in connection with
romantic in its way and OF which the younger people
constantly telling each Other in visiting the spot
Strange to say perhaps quite apropos three cot
tages situated here close to the point. and in
each cottage resides each summer an orthodox min
romsntc neope who maee the storv and the
scene Of the Indians Leap source Of conversation
and meditation.


Fishing along the shore is INDUCED in after
dinner by the ladies' whose favorite rendezvous
for this sport is near the old breakwater. not
tar from the North Pier. The main occupation
Of the afternoon, however, is driving. and at
about four o'clock all Narragansett is out tor
q ride 'over the hills and fur away" The back
country Is very attractive and pleasant byways and
lanes being found in almost every direction. There
many ways of enjoying ones self in this man
that choice is hardly to be made in day. The
North road takes out among rich farms and
orchards and past West Quag Beach. whore there is
good bathing. and on through number OF prettily
lying villages and hamlets. The drive past Silver
Lake and Sugar Loaf Mountain is exceedingly PFC
turesque, taking in as 1t does many OF the old his
through Willow Dell and other charming places in
the vicinity. One of the most delightful drives
in the country is that from Beach street,
north. passing Senator Spraguo's NAM
sion and grounds aud up the steep
ascent of Tower Hill. The road is too rough
for easy riding dog cart. but the view from the
summit is superb. Stretching away to the east lies
the Atlantic. dotted to the horizon with wealth OF
SAIL and seeming at this distance to be indeed -
painted ocean," Far to tho south lies the notori-
Point Judith. its angry waters easily observable
the shore line and beginning ut the base of Tower
Hill is chain of beautiful lakes. On the north IL
Narragansett Bay and its islands. while In the dis.
tance is the city OF Newport. gstening in the sun
light. On the west stretch the hills. wooded almost
to the tops. and nestled down among them are the
which give to the picture look OF calm and quiet
peace and thrift. and which completes the cooring
OF the whole scene. Among so many charming
drives it is Us we have sad difficult choose. but
all pretty and all lead toleraby good roads.
beach road is under course of construction. and,
when fully completed to Point Judith. is expected
to be a rival to Newport's famous Ocean Drive; but
it is yet matter Of the future decision must bo
reserved.


ADJUSTMENTS AT THE PIER


In this direction the Pier is far behind Newport
cunning without. and germans. hops and dinners
within DOORS or course it is quite unnecessary to
without the telling that the epidemic is widespread
and OF the most virulent type at each and every
watering place in the country. Sailing parties in
the bay are frequent and the more impressionablo
ladies, in marine sense venture oil Beaver
Tail light and Point Judith. but rule the quieteR
waters of the inner shores of the bay sought by
the lady mariners OF the Pier. We have been told
that flour pigeons and nine men with loaded guns.
went north from certain station. the opening
of the shooting season, and the remark may be ap-
piled perhaps by the sceptical sportsman when he
hears Narragansetts name mentioned: While tho
birds here do not willingly seek the seclusion that
doublebarreled gun usually allows them to enjoy.
they still to be had in season proper applica
marshes back of the beach and in the
cove which makes in from Narragapsett Bay.
the shores Of which are called The Bonnet. e.
river fishing the latter being had with fair luck near
Peacedale. in the Sauyatucket River. This season
there have been a number OF entertainments at the
Pier. aud arrangements are now being made by
some OF the young people for fancy dress ball! to
the close OF the season. by . grand masquerade
party. Tho usual number OF hops and germans
have been given at the hotels and feature OF the
summer season has been the private theatricals
given under the CLOAK of charity. which. by the way
usually u multitude OF shortcomings. but did
not do so in this instance. the perform
ances-notably that ut Rodman's . few nights
since-were of excellent standard for amateurs.
These performances were given both at the hotel
and at Canonchct Hail. and have nettcd quite little
purse for the benevolent object for which they were
instituted.


The weather during the last few days has been
rainy and misty, often driving within doors.
They looked very pretty. these August rains and
mists, coming to us over the sea. shutting out in
their haze rs the distant points OF land and then.
they neared the Shore biottng out the ships from
view and covering the very beaches from sight with
Of
thoughts they cheeress. and the pattering OF
the rain the roof not conducive to good
spirits good humor Tho cold winds which came
last night have driven back the storms, and let
hope that pleasant days may follow. that we may
carry home only genial thoughts OF these closing
days of the season and remembrances only Of their
warmth and sunshine.


WILL, THINK 1T OVER