Brooklyn Review from Brooklyn, New York • 6

-THIS JIItOOKI-YtST SUNDAY ItlSVIEW'. 0 Xilivalfojlcr. tr; I bsy. The boat from Kt kawsy to Canande brought over many to the beat where the culinary ahilitli a of Hon. lhnry Ei kert, the Ni-ptwe House, were atUstrd.

This toil on Sqndny or week-day to Ihxkaway is delightful the boat runulng now every day three trlje to the Beat h. At Coney Island Mr. Win. A. Engeman has thoroughly refitted up hit Ocean Hotel for the summer reason.

The hotel la a new one, situated hundred pace from the beach at the ter-miuua of the Coney Island roaL It has rx cel hnt facilities fur driving, rea-hathlng, fishing and aailiiig aa a surf-bathing beai it ia unequalled on the Island for safety and beautiful scenery. The Ocean Hotel ia rosy of arcs by Coney Island road borne cars and private conveyaneea, and la only thirty ndnutu drive from Prospect Park, by the road direct to the ocean Mr. Geo Engeman will not run Green's Hotel, as reported, but his friends will find George In ail his glory at the Ocean Hotel, Green's Hotel Is now open, And will be manag'd by Sir. Robert Dibble, formerly of Rorkaway. Yours very truly, Wsmiikrino Wn I.I.

son, fresh from the gsrdi ns, fields, vineyards, "4 on hnls of Monmouth county. The magnitude of the Excursion Hot may be estimated by (he fmi I that together with the lawns, rnmpri a twenty -five acre, the grounds of whhbars smooth and level, aud are at! that oould he deelred for croquet, base ball, and oilier oul-door amtpwuirtiU, while the Internal arrangements of tbs house are as complete as It is sesilile for money, enterprise, and perseveraneejo accomplish. For further parlh ulara and engagement, addre F. 8. Freese, manager.

Lr land's Ocean Hotel ojiened on the 81st and was rewarded with 80 o40 arrivals. Without exception the Ocean Hotel la the moet commodious, beat managed and conduct, rd house on Long Branch. The Internal arrangement of the house are as complete as it is pomllile for money, enterprise, and experience to make them. The Ventilation could not be better; tbe lawn in front of the howl, ttie flue courtyards In the rear, and the lookout from the entire bouse, tbe pavilions, are unurpaaed. The dining-room is one of tbe largest on tbileontlneut, and la constructed and furnished tqion the moet modern plan.

The organization of the service of the bouse Is systematic, and baa proved satisfactory. The entire hotel is commodious. Its main office, the telt graph office, the reception rooms, parlors, billiard rooms, resiling rooms, office, ten-pin alley, barber-shop, cigar and wiue ns mis are all appropriately furnished and distributed. Care has been taken to provide accommodation for bathera. Substantial and convenient houses are always kept In complete onler for guests Mitsrs.

Warren and Charles Leland will manage the Oretn this season. Keating's celebrated band ill warn be down, and then ho! for the dreamy measures of the mazy waltz, and the gay promenade by moonlight on the Iron-bound coast. Mr. William H. Melntire, the youngi-st and one of the best bote) managers at the Braneh, will open Laird's Mansion House oil next Tuesday, the 10th hist.

The entire interior and exterior of the house has lieen newly painted, frescoed, etc The bathing arrangement are the most complete, the suburlian scenery and drive re romantic and inviting. A fine stable is at- OUR Long Branch The Brighton of America, and how It Looks In the Mouth of Itosee activity of the Hotel Proprietors Monmouth Park Usees The Bathing Pactliliee-Cio Hanger to Bathers this Bea Pleoaur Bay, Highlands of Meversluk, yack-on-the-Hudeon, At Home," Coney' Island, Itockaway, Canarsle, etc. Rotes frym Wandering Willie." (OarrMaiesa Tsl BauosLf SclV RsVlSW Claksndon Hotel, Lord list si June 8. The 'Branch la Indeed an enchanting spot lazjr Just now, yet stimulating; Un-spoilt, yet luxurious. It looks clear and tlhudlraa thin morning; the sky la of the deep, Interne blue that belongs especially to the month of rosea, and little fleecy veil of clouds, here and there, but oiakea more beautiful the azure vault almve them.

The air, lirilliant and balmy, la laden with the perfume of lilacs, and ail Nature aeerns smiling uKm us. Loug Branch is a refuge thrown up by the continent-building aca. Fashion took a caprice, and made It its summer capital. It is different from any other watering place in the world, yet Ita strong Individuality might have been planted in any other iot. It is endless aca, sky, lilwrty, and privacy, and having made you at home, it loaves you to your device.

With my pen I can only give you the inflni-tide of toft, silver beach, the rolling tumul; tuoUsneM of a boundle aea, and twisted cnlars mounted like toiling thl onjlie crests of undulating aand hill. It i the charm, the dream, the power, and the peace of the desert the air is filled with Iodine and aea with chloride of sodium the rejtfwe is perfect, and the horizon Infinite. The hotel-keepers anticipate a more active season than they ever hail, owing to increased railway fapjistfes, the augiiunu-d inclination to travel, and the still greater reputation of the Branch. Along the bluff stretches a magnificent drive, which on summer afternoons presents gay a spectacle as' did ever the Bois de Boulogne; -facing this rtiadway, Aliich is called Ocean avenue, are the principal hotels great wooden palaces, covering acres, sur. Central hotel, Mr.

II enry Hhonmkrr, 1 now oen for the summer season. It is situated on Ocean avenue, between the Munslon House and Uultcd State Hotel. Evtrylhlng In the house is new. The arroinmodntluu for 800 guests are the beet. ltownliuiy our Veteran restaurant keeier, gave grulel iqien-Ing and clam rbowder at bla pavilion, last Wednesday evening, on the Ocran bluff, northeast of the Ocran Hotel.

Jhieentturgb has one of tbe best restaurants In this place. It is always the coolest spot, being built on the bluff overlooking the ocean. The pleasantest way to enjoy (be beautiful scenery of Monmouth Park is behind a nice two-tn-band, drawn by a good-natured My." One then can drive dow Ocran avenue, and witness the gay pronienadera upon the bluff, op catch a gUme of the ortlve bather. For those wishing to Indulge In thla luxury, let me recommend to (Item the Newlng Lewi T. Ie Witt, they possemlng the best turnout at the Branch, and each obliging and gentlemanly.

Mr. Geo. Hathaway, one of the best fellow of tMa ajxrt of recreation, ls steward of RoWland Hotel, a thorough gentleman and artist in hia line; they will profit largely by it. The West End Hotel will oen on the 14th The West End Is blessed this year in the person of Mr. J.

H. Crocker, as general superintendent, who will Id to the popularity of tills already aristocratic hotel. Mr. J. Sylvie Dnrande, a forlorn bachelor, ia still sojourning at the Branch, lilt tbe good of bis health, of which lie cannot much com phi in of.

Sylvie" I find the best of fellows, alwnys obliging, courteous, andigentlemaniy. It is said that one of the hotels at the Wi st End has secured him for the summer, i If they have, they have secured a trump. Mr. Giorge Brown, lluncxt Sheriff of Monmouth county, has let bis beautiful cottage on Bath avenue to General Holxct F. Stockton.

Through the courtesy of Mr. Seneer, I paid a visit to the stable and stock farm of Mr. John Clmm-berlain, at Monmouth Park Race Course. The stables just now, as regards the stock, are very scanty, owing to the absence of the horses to the Baltimore races. Jhit among the few are some o( the, finest stock in the market such as the renowned Tom Bolan, who gained so much fame, in mailing two heats in succession in the remarkable time of 1.43$.

In Mr. Cbamlierlain! stable were Galaway, Impecunious, Oax-ster, Nettie, Constant, True Blue, Wheatley, Survivor, Brinus, Vlrjgouth, and Lord Jer- rounded by broad, shaded verandahs, amt each tu bed, and eviyy cJuvenli nce.for arrival and The Woman Art School of tlie Cuon' Union In-Id it foiirtwiilb enminl comment nifiit lent week, and Ite esblhltlou of work 'towed gratifying progrcM and efficiency in training. The school la at present under the supervision of Mrs. Buson N. Carter.

The niimhrr of itudenta silmlUed during the year pas a hundred and ninety-eight the number remaining at thecloaeof the session a hundred and twenty, with thirteen adranaed to the Acailemy of Design. The annnal award of prize Include the following In the rlaaa specified draw Inga from a cast of the head or of part of the human flghre Firat priie of tW, In gold, to Ml Louis S. Panama aec-ond prlie of 1-0, In gold, to Ml lra Ellis third prize of $10, In gold, to Mi Koaina Runnel. In the ela specified aa drawing! from modeU, either in natural or foliage, or esat of ornament Firat priieof 10, In gold, to Ml Juliette Hanson aeeond priie of f20, In gohl, to Mi Ella IE White, more i third prlie of 10, In gold, to Mi Irene MarCarty. In the wood engraving cl une, for the beat original drawing on wood i Firat priie of 30, to Mi Annie Cunning.

Jiamt eecond prlie for drawing on wood, silver medal, to Mi Anna A. Ileermauaj third priie for drawing on wood, bronie medal, to Mi Barak Stevcna. The painting leh by the late Mr. Joaepli Fugnanl, ftinetly duiiiieatea of hie portrait of European celebritiea, are now on exhibition at 48 East Twelfth street. Among the auli-ject are Victor Emanuel, Garibaldi, Counte Guiccioli, Byron, John Bright.

The, sale, which 1 announced for an early day, will comprise some'paintings by artists, and some objects of art. The art sales of the aeSson In London include a collection of" suufT-boxe, once the property of George IV', Moat of them are decorated with enamel miniatures by Petitot. F. B. Carpenter ha been cummiioned to execute a portrait 'of Abraham Lincoln, for the capitol at Albany.

A portrait of the artist Turner, who persistently refused to have his portrait taken, has recently come to light. Of the many sur reptitious sketches that were made of the moet successful was by the elder Linneli which is now to be published. MrS Nouveau Riche, on her return from Europe, gives her Impressions of the galleries of. the antique sculpture In Rome: Of course we went to see everything that every. body, sees, and those art treasures that every- body talks about, but I was surprised to find that they were nearly all broken The portraits at the academy include noteworthy example of Mr.

Pagea style, a style which for subjects of a rather transecn dental character, may be considered the last Btep of American portraiture It presents the inner man with a more vital presence and vivid power, with less obstruction "of the mere fleshy tabernacle than' Is to be found In other methods. The present head is one admirably suited for the style, but its execution Is only of medium excellence compared with what the artist has heretofore done. Mrs. H. A.

Loop contributes a portrait that emlaxlicsan admirable balance of excclleneiea Between the extremes of strength and delicacy, force of color aud refinement, the scien-f title study of detail aud the fusing generaliia-' tions of sentiment, servile realism and dernit-- uralized tradition, it holds so well the golden mean that it clearly winB the suffrages of the pu'j'ic, and Is probably the most popular portrait iu the gallery. Mr. Huntington has a half-dozen or more examples in his well-known style, neither much above nor much below his usual -standard. He sets forth his characters with an easy, rather large, yet always elegant fluency of statement, investing them with a graceful and unrepellent dignity, surrounding them with a certain good society air, with a certain affluence of external prestige that goes far to compensate for any absence of ill- redness, warmth, and spontaneity of Inner life. The artist has long been a favorite portrayer of our best society, and deservedly so.

Mr. Edwin F. Cole 83nds a portiait bust of the latkjfieneral Geo P. Morris, which is pne of the chu? features of the sculpture room. Asa likeness the work is pronounced success-'fill Ivy mtmy who knew intimately the distinguished subject.

Artistically It has the merit of breadtli and effectiveness in general treatment and shows in the expression of and flesh-modeling a feeling for form and a sensibility to the nicer shades of sentiment that are highly creditable to the artist. Practice wpll, of course, give them an added grace and certainly of effect, 'fhe work compares well with the average of Ammcan production in tins specialty, and js, we understand, to be published a in at of has Mr. bis I All airy, by site SOUNDS OF TII NIU)loUOOII. Wjea a person want to sleep, and two eat a argument, Some what resembling those in which- John Urshatu am John Mo-Kaon won renown In, I have come to the conclusion that a man ia justified in cutting hia own throat or that of hia mother-in-law. lie I not morally responsible fur anything he doe.

If I rere placed upon jury, to try man charged with Vntmler, the first thing I should do, would be to ask him If cat were in the habit of engaging in nocturnal dispute in hie hot yard. If bis answer wss yea, my vote would he for acquittal. My theory of the WsJwortb murder In cat I dont recollect whether cats In Saratoga or not. The spring vwatera have a very drowsy effect upon me, and I eleep roundly. But I (till believe that cate were associated with the old Walworth mansion In Saratoga.

If that be ro, the young man should be acquitted. A yowling, tearing, ssplttlng, screaming, yelling cat, would put into any mans breast a wild and unconquerable di jjre to murder a whole town. WhenTaptaln Jack and his Modoc got so nicely fixed in the Lara Beds, I suggested to the War Department that I should catch two feline disputants who use our hack yard as a tribune, and forward them to Gen. Davis, to be thrown into the Lava Beds. It was rejected with scorn, but if my offer had brtin accepted, extermination would have been tlie result.

1 am morally certain that the Modocs, tlie very first night, would set to work to murder each other. I know of nothing that breeds such a yearning desire to murder somebody as to listen to a cat argument. It ia pretty nearly as bad as listening to one of Ben Butlers speeches. i Last night the uprrtar ws ro hideous that I made up my mind that a cat assembly was being held. I arose and peered through the window.

It was true. Twenty-seven sat upon one fence, forty-' two upon the other, and thirty-six upon the ground. Every one had his or her back crooked, and tail elevatefT I undertook to disperse them, and now sleep on the bare floor. My furniture, bed and bedding, are nicely scattered over the back yard, and those of my neighbors. I laid myself down upon, the bare floor, thanking my good fortune that I bad resisted ail desire to murder any one.

Just as I was dozing off into a pleasant sleep, a fiend who lives In a rear house, brought out his hideous instrument, th-eor- -net, and awoke the horrors of the night. I arose again, and gently remonstrated with him, and in the most soothing and encouraging way asked him to desist. I said i Ypja execrable monster, born for the gallows wbat do you mean by making the neighborhood believe the end of the world has come The answer an agonizing shriek, that nearly startled me out of my clothes night clotM's. I begged him again to stop; beseeching that if he would only come down where I could.reach him I would reduce his cranium into a mass of jelly. All of these kipd and gentle remonstrances were of no avail he tooted away until every nerve in my body exchanged place with jts neighbor.

I was aliout to kindjy ask him (o tell me which window be was at, that I might shoot him, when another demon in a neiglitioring house, with a spirit of emulation nobly stirring him, swung into the general noise with a cracked violin. Pandemonium was fairly inaugurated, when a dog next door lifted up his dulcet voice, and joined in with a melancholy howl. I never did Kke that dog, hut I now began to hare a genuine respect for the canine, for I too? it to be a howl of protest, and I said good dog, a commendation that urged him to even a more melancholy howl it was even more melancholy than Eli Perkins' attempt at wit. I was yielding to despair. I think at tliis moment I would have hailed the Nathan murderer as a friend, if he had entered to kill me with that iron dog.

But I was doomed. A party of aerenaders opened their mouths under tlie windows 'of the residence of a young slie-dragon that tortures a piano all day long, not far off, and be gan that, hideous song of Mollie Darling. I never was filled with such wild delight as when a roaring Dutchman next door, awaken--ed by thisdin, began to sneeze. With every upheaval the windows rattled and the buildings trembled. I said death is coming at last.

These houses cannot stand this much longer. The cornct'piayer, the dog, the aerenaders, tlie violin player, myself, and all will be buried in the ruins. 'Thank Heaving 1 But no-These houses were built by no coun-1 ty contractor. The mortar stood. JuBt then I leaped for joy.

I remembered a fog horn in another room. I ran fo it. I leaped for joy. I went down stairs bead first. I grasped it.

And, rushing up stairs, put tlie end out of the window, and with rare skill began a solo, which awakened the entire neighborhood. 1 People rushed to the window a and begged me to stop even the cornet player joined in. But I continued with demoniacal joy, until I was assifred that everyliody else had stopped. I then desisted. Peace reigned, and I sli pt until morning.

I keep thit fog horn, and the. first time I hear even a piano I sliffil exert it. Cadwalzadbr. D. O'Connell Association will eventuate at Leffert's Iurk on Tdfaday, June 17th.

Sparkling Wafer Division will occupy Dud leys Grove on Friday, June 27. John F. Dolan Association will give tlicir annual picnic and excursion on June' 80th. Eddie McCormack is the Instrumentalist. Victory Council, O.

U. A. M. will give an and evening piruic at Boulevard Grove on. Wednesday afternoon and evening, June 25.

Crystal Wave Lodge will go uion tlii-ir annual excursion on June Chapter, Onler of fc. 8. will give an afternoon and evening picnic on Friday, June 27, at Myrtle Avenue Park Ilohenliuden Lodge, No. 86, F. and A.

will hold their eighth annual excursion to Alderney Park on Thursday, June 12th. Proceeds to go to the Widows' and Orphans Fund. Boats will leave Fulton Ferry at 8.30 A. M. Tompkins ill furnish the music.

Tlie Bergen Lights is the name of a social association recently organized, witli a gOod show of members, and yery prospect of a bright and successful career. Their present officers are Geo. Briggs, President John Crawford, Vice-President John Say-mon, Treasurer; and Herman Recording Secretary. They will give a picnic in August. The William McKee Association will hold their annual picnic at Lefferts Park to-morrow.

The officers of this popular association are William H. Egan, President; James I. Quigley, Vice-President Edward 8. Ratigan, Recording Secretary Miehael J. Learey, Financial Secretary and Michael J.

Donahue, Treasurer. They are expecting a glorious tirAe, and we hope they will enjoy themselves In their ubuoI orderly and well-behaved maimer. CRYSTAL FOUNT DIVISION. The members of tills organization have been on the qui vivt lately, making preparations for their annual excursion. The time fixed upon is Friday, June 27th.

The excursionists will proceed on a steamer apd barge to Excelsior Park, on the Hudson. The pjirty will leave Fulton Ferry at 8 oclock on the morning of tlie picnic. From the arrangements which have been made tlie excursion will no doubt be largely attended. DrDLEYS.GROVB AND EXCURSIONS. This popular resort for excursions is delightfully situated on tlie beautiful Hudson, The grounds are less than half a mile from Hastings station, and have every accommodation for the largest parties.

Every' hlng around the grove seems to suit the mood. The woods, with their tall trees and shady beautiful flowers blooming at your feet, while one can and listen to the merry warbling of' feathered songsters overhead then parting thq veil -of graceful green, a vista of the bright and beautiful river beyond, witli its little sailing vessels, seem.like wliite-winged birds floating upon its- feoSom. Nature has endowed Dudleys Giove with picturesque beauty." Thggenial proprietor of the grove Oily DrTTudley, has erected a new dancing platform about three hundred yards from tlie dining hall. This is Intended chiefly for pri-vatajtarties visiting the grove. It is one of the pleasantest spots on ttnr Hudson.

Where this pavilion Is erected, extensive lawns, abundant shade, together with pleasant drives, surround it. The following excursions will leave Brooklyn for Dudleys' during the month of June: Pyramid Lodge, F. and A. 3d N. Y.

Caledoniail Club, 11th Brooklyn Social, 12th Third Reformed Church, 13th Teutonic Club, 15th Columbia Association, 16th Dr. Chapin's Church, 18tlij Sixth Avenue Lutheran Church, 19th Siting Society of Germans, 22(1 Sparkling yp-uter-Divisiot Sons of Temperance, 26tli, and many others engaging daily. in itself a little community. Upon the beach under the bluff are tbe bath-houses, where a plunge in the surf this summer can be enjoyed with the greatest safety. Ail the hotels have made extensive improvements this season in their beach bathing-houses and lifesaving apparatus -Soral K.

Spencer, proprietor of the Clarendon Hotel, has the finest bathing flat at the Braneh, while in his improvements, he vies to eclipse all others. The bathing-houses this season are entirely new, Improved, and comfortable'; his beach is entirely free from stone and undertow his arrangements for the perfect-safety of bathers are the most The veteran surf-men, Messrs. Frank nd William Green, will always be on hand, In case of accident, while life surf-boat and life-saving apparatus are always near. Spencers bluff, ly200 feet long, this season has been cased with heavy timber, which will prevent it washing away in winter. The bluff wasbea away along the coast about a foot and a half a year.

Since 1813 over one-quarter of this bluff is said to have disappeared. The Clarendon Hotel is now open for the regular summer Young shade trees will adorn the Iswn, 850 feet wide, from the ocean to the avenue. The lawn in front, and the bluff with these improvements, with the luxuriance of the garden such a Sandy waatj, proves what industry, and elrilization can accomplish. The bathing facilities will lie the most complete and safe the sea-breezes, It is sajd, at this spot are softer and better adapted tlisn any other place for the restoration of -invaliils. things, of course, are a little dull just yet, but we will soon have a rush business at all of the houses, fhe Clarendons clerk, Jlr.

Theodore Foiger, 'arrived, and awaits calmly for biz. That noble man of genius, General Ben. Butler, is well patronized here in the person of John Walter, who bears a striking resemblance tu that much injured individual from Massachusetts. But Jai has not the brass of fac-simile," for on inquiry from Sam, learned that the silverware of the establishments was dll right. Among the prominent sojourners registered at the Clarendon tyst week were Prof.

Aif. Sardou and John Olsen. of the-interior of the house has been newly painted. The rooms are large anil and no pains or expense will lie spared the genial Samthe piai-fisu, of Long Branch. (I will match him departure of guests wlff lie provided for.

The United State Hotel has been token, by Mr. Moses M. Laird, whose experience in the hotel business will warrant that the." States reputation as a first-class hotel ius good hand Manager Laird tMHtttiethat the largest part of hia rooms have been already engaged, which means busineM. The States has the reputation of being tbe best furnished house at the Branch; while the exterior of the bouse, though not presenting to the eye anything like beauty or attraction, yet has that air of homelike comfort and interior elegance that at once makea you 'at home. The house opens on the 14th, and will positively remain open until October.

Tbe stable attached to tbe United States has ample and excellent accommodation for saddle horses and equipages of quests. Morris Pavilion Hotel Is open. It will accommodate 300. The house is excellently managed, and enjoys a first-class reputation." Emmons' weil-khown hotel, Ed. II.

Emmons, proprietor, situate! twenty feet from the depot on the east side, has recently been refitted and thoroughly renovated, and presents a fine appearance; the coolest of shady piazzas encircle this popular resort, and a good stiff breeze can always be -enjoyed here. The house contains twenty-five rooms, tastefully furnished; the rooms are airy and large. -The tables of proprietor Em-mnnsare always well supplied with all Hie luxuries of the season, fresh from the gardens, fields, vineyards, And orchards of Monmouth county. A feature at Emmons' is his celebrated Rhode Idand clam bakes. The choicest viands 1 cigars are constantly on hand at New York restaurant prices.

A large new pavilion is now being erected byffi genjai which will addmprh to the fwmfort and recreation of excursion pSrties during the summer dog days. The house is run oft the European' platvfyou pay' your money and you take your choice, and I assure my friends that a call on Ed. and to partake of liis hospitality will be amply rew arded. Sans Bond, Louis, Sehmulling, pro. prietor, leads off among our res.

taqrants at the Braneh entirely new, iieing built this spring on the old site; newly refurnished and lieautified, it presents at onee to the visitor-'-as it name propounds a place of recreation, enjoyment, free from pore and trouirle; while one feels perfectly at lipme when partaking of refreshing luxuries sey. Among the other stock were Hclmliold, B. F. Carver, Nettie Morton, Cutter, Susan Ann, Ethal Spriggs, Hattie ONeil, Conductor, Charlie Ramson, Pennington, and others. Great preparation, is being made for the first summer meeting, which commences July 4th.

Thq track and horses are In the finest condition, and tbe meeting will indeed be Ougala time for Long Branch And HIGHLANDS OF N1VKRSINK. Never did this delightful resort loqk more beautiful than It does now. Those who labitually frequent its woods, walks, and drives, can trace year by year tlie growth of its attractions. Tlie late warm spring rains have literally made the shrubs and trees spring into life. Foliage and blossom appear as if at the bidding of some magicians wand the magnolia and japonic's hath renewed their customary rivalry wild flowers trace natures choicest patterns on tlie bright green gra the silvery Shrewsbury River and tlie bright ocean beyond, look cool and refreshing.

The principal hotel at thin spot of serene beauty, is Jenkinsons Hotel, which is situated on the Highlands on a line with the new bridge. The house is now being entirely painted and renovated, and on the lSth ihst. will be ready for the reception of guests. The house is managed by Mr. William jen-kiitson, In the most couHeous and liberal manner.

The accommodation for two hundred guests are tlie very best. Still and surf-bathing with tlie greatest safety. Beautiful driveways, almund through tlie country. A fine restaurant is attached to Jenkinsons. Thompsons Atlantic Pavilion will open on tlie 15th for tlie summer.

The premises are densely shaded, and are cool and delightful, being protected from the glare and glitter of tlie sun. Jh Walling will be clerk pnd superintendent at- Thompson's tliis season. Among tlie cottages at this spot are Mr. Kenny's, of the Newark Daily Advertitrr, adjoining Jenkinsons. One of tlie handsomest cottages is that of Geo.

Henriques. of tlie New Yoik Public Works, and Mr. Isaac Ludlam, the Veil-known Wall street broker. PT EAStlRR BAT. against any min- on Bwimming.

joking and Lqf Sans Souei. The grand summer re-opening Riverside Park Hotel is nearly completed it will be run on the style of Moons, at Saratoga. Harts Price lias been painting and renovating id? sanctum, and it begins 'to look better in its new attire. Good boating, fishing, and crabbing can always be found at Prices while this charming spot abounds with modest, yet beautiful, rustic maidens, each of whom declares it to be the best little nook for romancing and flirting she ever saw. Messrs.

Smilley and Sutphan, of Long Branch, in company with Mr. Brown, have opened' a fine restaurant and retreat on the banks. I paid the place a visit, and I was really surprised and delighted by the beautiful surroundings and enchantment of tliis place, which is tlie property of Lester W. Wallack. HOirsB, ACX-ON-TITE-HUDSON.

Tappan Zee House, on the Zee river, at-Nyaek, opens on June 14th for the summer season. Tlie surrounding country 1 the most beautiful and hialthy. The Internal arrangements of the Tapfian Zee House are the most complete, such as money, enterprise, and experience can make them tlie ventilation cotfldnoF'be better. Tlie dining-rooms are constructed and finished upon Jthe most modem plan. L.

D. Mansfield will conduct the management of the house. BOOKAWAT, CANABSIB, AND CONBT ISLAND. The season at these favorite home summer retreats it may be fairly presumed has began. On last Sunday many were tbe numlier who undertook a ride in the open excursion cars of Mr.

Re ids popular road to Canarsie, and' spent an excellent time at tlie Bay View. Mouse, enjoying tlie cooling breezes of the will take place on Tuesday evening, June 17. Three hundred' tnyitatirms will he issued a grand "Rhode Isjand clam bake will be got sip for the occasion by the celebrated pro-fessor, Geo. Foster Leland, of Providence, R. I.

Tbe Red Bank band will present and -enliven andlli versify the banquet with music. Mr. Louis Sehmulling, tlie young manager of HansSouci, apeak well of making a select affair of it, and which, I know, in such hands his, will meet With great success, sociability, and enjoyment Congress Hall is rapidly filling up with gqcsts. The house is well favorably Vnown, is first-class in every respect, and. a thrifty season is in store for manager Cooper.

Howland's Hotel, the prettiest house at tlie Branch, is open and in full blast, while the stately West-End will open on the A of guests, shme 30 or 4ff, are already registered at the Howland Hotel. President Grant is expected down to his cottage tiMlay, and this of course will vapidly fill tip Howlands and give -tliat gentleman and his sons as much business as they may wish for. The Metropolitan' Hotel is being reflxed and rfnovated, and will undoubtedly be opened for the reception of its summer Quests ott'June 21st. Mr. Joseph H.

Cooper, tlie well-known proprietor -of Congress Hall, will have the entire supervision and management of the Metropolitan this summer. The house will amply accommodate S00 guesta, a fine billiard room will be attached to tlia bouse, the lawns are tbe Coziest and the look-oftt from the whole (souse fine, and the bathing arrangements, the best good-nature) to add to the comfort "of his guests. Tlie choicest edibles viands, and cigars can always be bad at the Clarendon. The Long Brail'ch Excursion House, on tlie of tlie old Arlington Hotel, is rapidly drawing to repletion. Hundreds of burly car-'penters are busy at work, while Fred.

S. Freese, the energetic and efficient manager, plays lions to perfection, and if nothing else makes the Excursion House popular, Jay Gould, may rest assured that Boss Freese The house will he thoroughly refitted, and refurnished in the most elaborate style and will lie open for accommodation of guests on June 21st. Tlie house is situated on the west side of Ocean avenue, a' broad, level, ami beautiful driveway along the bluff, tlie finest on the continent, hnd extending ftTr miles along the Atlantic coast. The accommodations for guilts at tlie Excursion House are the most complete. There is a large new hall for hops, a spacious and airy dining-room lunch counters for those who require slight refreshment; parlors and private rooms for families-who may dcsiretetirementi The entire house is commodious.

Its main office, the reception rooms, parlors, billiard rooms, bowling alley, reading-room, while the broadest and coolest of piazzas encircle tbe house. The out-look from the house, piazzas, lawns -and bluff, is sublime hundreds of steam vessels on tlie broad Atlantic passing this point daily. Care has been taken to provide the best accommodation forbathers. Substantial and convenient houses are in course of erection, and will always lie. kept in complete order.

The tables of the. Excursion Holise are supplied with all the luxuries of the sea- We have but to open theBible to discover that duties contributed more than horses to the conduct of war under Dayid, Solomon, and thejdngs of the Old Testament. It was on a mule that the king's son Absalom was mounted in the battle of the Wood of Ephraim at the when tlie animal went away from under him anddeft him suspended bv the hair. 4 It is now atxiut two weeks since a young man iu Worcester begaq using the golden moustache aud whisker the-family has at length toheluded that a portion of the upper lip may Veetored, though the owner will ftever bea marked ornament to society. The New- Bedford SUindard says Mr.

Annul N. Howard slaughtered an ox yesterday, from the paunch of which he took a five dollar bill on the First National Bank of Norwalk, Ohio. We saw the hill at tlie First National, Bank this forenoon, and it looked full as well as most of the bills in circulation." Dr. Mark Hopkins opinion on the prayer-gauge is, briefly, that what we don't know alMrt Nature ahould make ns very modest in denying, and what ie do know about grig-e ahould njake us very bold in believing. Tony Pastor in a Iew iField.

Mr. Tony Pastor, who has earned consider, able distinction recently as a losal story writer, is about to undertake an entirely new departure. Mr. Geo Munro announces a new Story as shortly to appear, written by Mr. Pastor, under tbe $Ie of Down in a Coal Mine or, The Mystery of a Fire-damp.

If Mr. Pastors story, is as universally read as the song bearing the sampyditlc has been sung, and which be made famous on this side of the Atlantic, Mr. Munro will reap a rich harvest of subscribers, and we hope he may. -One of our active, off-hand merchants being inquired of as to the location of another business man, replied, If-you mean the man who never gave a decided opinion, he is just above on this side of the street but if you want tofind the' other one, he is directly opposite." The inquirer felt as if he had learned something in a single moment's casual interview. A La Crosse man who committl suicide wrote a note for his wife, whirtysaid Im going to a country where red-hetded' women are never seen.

She was So mad that Bhe wouldn't attend the funeral..