F 74 • Ml S7 Copy 1 ■ :« > LIBRARY OF CONGRESS. Shelf aM-V-S-7 UNITED STATES OP AMERICA. ^NGNOi/^ ^0(JVEM\^ 1 A. M. LYCETT, MAGNOLIA, MASS., Dealer in CHOICE Family and Fancy Croceries, BUTTER, CHEESE, LARD, PORK, TEA, COFFEE, SPICES, CIGARS, TOBACCO, PIPES, Etc. Druos, ChKMICAIvS, And DRUGGISTS' SUNDRIES. ^-» PRESCRIPTIONS CAREFULLY COMPOUNDED,,^ BV A REGISTERED PHARMACIST. opaiOiOE oonsri^Eomo3srE:E\"2". ICE-COLD SODA-WATER AND SPARKLING GINGER ALE Willow Cottage, Pvlagnolia, Ts./[ass. Mr. & Mks. E. G. foster, . . . Proprietors. WITIIIX TWENTY MIXUTES' RIDE OE DEPOT. BARCES IN WAITING AT EVERY TRAIN. IDaiuv \Iails, E^Cl^RESS AND Telegraph Oeeice, All \vithin a tew minutes' walk. LAUNDRY CONNECTED WITH THE HOUSE. 1^= Official House of the I,. A. >V. Ever_y attention will be paid to the comtbrt and con\enience of the guests. Prices reasonable, — regulated according to posi- tion of rooms, length of occupation, and season of the year. The house will be open early and late. MAGNOLIA Shou/inj^ location of ^ bublic bu-ilJ-'i^U a. net stilt mei' ces/de'ieei occ ufjiecL 6y tll» Ovo nSfS . Scale. . feet* o /oo aoo 400 coo 800 tooo ^u]K etc- C9 fior-ro4>. H C i0^-J-l-mf Otk [For key to above map see opposite page.] KEY TO MAP. I Union Chapel. 17- Oakes. 2 Post and Telegraph i8. McDonald. Office. 19. Billings. 1 O Fire-Engine House. 20. Foote. 4 Hesperus House. 21. Bull. 5 Ocean-Side House. 22. Winslow. 6 Willow Cottage. 23- Bigelow. 7 Oak Grove House. 24. Adams. S Sea View House. 25- Strickland. 9 Norman Cottage. 26. Coffin. lO Davis' Livery Stable. 27. Perkins. II Shaw. 28. Trowbridge 12 Richardson. 29. Sargent. 13- Purinton. 30- Joslyn. H Sprague. 31- Rust. 15 Piper. 32. Aborn. i6. Hesperus Bowling- 33- Goodwin. Allev. 34- Underwood Among the buildings outside the limits of this map are the summer residences of Dr. Morrill, Messrs. Thornton, Williams, Gay, and Freeland, and Rowe's Livery Stable. MORGAN'S FRESH CANDIES AND ICE-CREAM NO. 109 rvIAIN STREKT, GLOUCESTER, MASS., AND NORMAN A V E N TJ E, MAGNOLIA, MASS. (41 JOS. C. SHEPHERD, DEALER IN Beef, Pork, Mutton, Ham, POULTRY and LARD. OAME OF^ ALL KINDS IN SEASON. Ao-ent for DEERFOOT FARM CREAM (^^^ BUTTER. FRUIT and VEGETABLES OF ALL KINDS. 118 Main Street, - - - GLOUCESTER. MAGNOLIA STORE ON IVCAONOIvIA AVKNUE. CONNECTED BY TELEPHONE. (.0 E. P. RING & SON, THE LEADING Shoe Store IN THE CITY. Sole Agents for EDWIN C. BENT'S FINE NEW YORK BOOT, for Ladies' Wear. Also, the LADIES' COCOBOLA KID BUTTON, for tender feet. CANVAS SHOES of all kinds, HEELED and SPRING HEELED. We make a specialty of the GENUINE DONGOLA BOOT, in all of the Leading Styles. LADIES' FINE SLIPPERS, in Serge, Kid, Goat (in colors), French Kid, Operas, Newport Ties, and Oxfords. All of the Leading Specialties in TENNIS GOODS, such as Oxfords and Bals, in Canvas, Wine and Russet Goat, with the Tournament or Racket Sole. GYMNASIUM AND YACHTING SHOES. BEACH SHOES A SPECIALTY. E. P. RING & SON, GLOUCESTER, MASS. (6) MAGNOLIA SOUVENIR. Compiled and Copyrighted by H. C. Spaulding. Or Boston : FRANK WOOD, PRINTER, 352 WASHINGTON ST. 18S6. 60 V'.v^--- ^■■-••- l^uHis^ar's T^ola. To those who are ah-eady acquainted with the charms of Magnolia as a summer resort, and ha\e sought in vain for a coriect and adequate printed description of " the Point" to send to friends, tlie raison d'vfre of this little book will be sutfi- cientlv evident. To the unfortunates who are not so blessed, it may be said that the compiler has used every effort to make the following pages correct in every particular, and presents them as a strictly reliable guide to Magnolia Point and its \icinity. Ungnalm. The shades of night were falling fast, As through a seaside village passed A youth who hore, 'mid rain and shine. A gripsack with the strange design, " Magnolia ! " His brow was sad, his eye beneath Flashed like a falchion from its sheath ; And like a chapel bell half hung. The well-known accents loudly rung, "Magnolia!" In seashore homes he saw the light Of open fires gleam warm and bright; Around, the Chinese lanterns shone. And from his lips escaped a groan, " Magnolia ! " "Try not the Point," the brakeman said; "You'll find no place to lay your head At Hesperus or Ocean-Side;" But loud that hopeful voice replied, " Magnolia ! " "O stay," the landlord said, "and rest: My beds and board are of the best." A tear stood in his bright blue eye. But still he answered, with a sigh, "Magnolia!" ****** A traveler, on the dew-moist ground, Half hidden in the grass, was found — Tied to him, with a piece of twine, A gripsack, with the strange design, "Magnolia !" There in the twilight, cold and gray, Bedless, but satisfied, he lay; And from his lips, with mingled snores, The accents came, like echoed roars, 'Magnolia !' Shoi-tfelloiv. 10 Z o z |0ui b ill l^y^* EW portions of the picturesque New England shore present a more beautiful series of pictures to the traveler, either by land or water, than the thirty odd miles of seacoast intervening between Boston and Gloucester — -the bold, rocky headlands interspersed with bits of shining sand, and dotted with tasteful summer residences ; while beyond all is the ever-chang- ing background of thickly-wooded hills, presenting an enchanting panorama to the lover of the beautiful in nature, — a succession of natural gems which warrant the enthusiastic admiration of all who have spent a summer under its subtle influence. Magnolia Point, or Magnolia, as it is now more commonly called, is one of the prettiest and most popu- lar of the summer colonies which have sprung into ex- istence within the last few years along this famous "North Shore" of Massachusetts Bay. Endowed most richly with the natural advantages of situation and surroundings, the control of the land has passed into the hands of those who have its best interests at heart, and watch with jealous care to prevent the en- trance of any element which would hazard the quiet 12 enjoyment of the congenial community which gathers here every summer from all parts of the Union and Provinces to gain strength and recreation. To reach Magnolia, go to Boston. Arrived safely at the " Hub," tennis-suits, parasols, and bathing-dress all in readiness for the summer campaign, all that re- mains for you to do is to order your yacht ready at — well, say lO a. m., and weigh anchor for Magnolia. Ah ! your yacht in the dry-dock with a broken rudder ? So she is. Pardon me ; I had forgotten that. Well, the drive down by way of Salem is delightful, so we will have the dog-cart ready instead. What! the leader down with the pink-eye ? Well, in that case nothing is left but to go by steamer or train. Now for a piece of sound advice. If the wind has been blowing a gale all night, and the storm-signals are up all along the coast, don't go by steamer ; but if the thermometer is at ninety degrees in the shadow of the Old State House, no perceptible breeze stirring, and there was a terrible railroad accident in Arizona yes- terday, go by boat by all means. The steamers of the Boston and Gloucester Steam- boat Company leave their berth at Central Wharf two or three times daily,"^' and afitbrd a fine view of the shore during the entire trip. After rounding the stone beacon off Deer Island, * See time-table, page 55. l^ THE FLUME. 14 one may see on the left the glistening sands of Winthrop and Revere Beaches. Along the former is the settlement known as Ocean Spray. The cottages here are very thickly placed, and comparatively few- are owned by the occupants. At the southwestern end of Revere Beach one sees the great Ocean Pier ; while farther along, the beach is lined with cheap eating- houses, booths, bath-houses, etc. Beyond the Point of Pines, with the smoking chim- neys of Lynn in the background, is the rocky prom- ontory of Nahant, connected with the mainland by a narrow strip of sand, which is in places barely wide enough for the avenue which extends along it. About a half mile from Nahant is Egg Rock, with the white lighthouse-building upon it. Passing Nahant, we see the popular summer resort of Swampscott. The shore from Swampscott to Mar- blehead Neck is lined with picturesque cottages, scat- tered in groups, with such names as Beach Bluffs, Clifton, and Devereux for their railroad stations, which are on a branch of the Boston and Maine Railroad (Eastern Division). Nanepashemet, as the summer residents have re- named Marblehead Neck, much to the disgust of the old settlers on the mainland, is now very popular as a summer resort for those wishing the enjoyment of bold rocks and a safe harbor for yachting combined. There is, however, no good bathing-beach here. 15 c H > ,,--\ i6 Opposite the entrance to the harbor is Lowell Island, formerly called Cat Island, which has never been a great success as a summer resort, in spite of the immense amount of money expended on the hotel and accom- panying buildings. Passing Marblehead Rock, surmounted with its beacon, one sees, beyond Lowell Island, the entrance to Salem Harbor ; while a backward look will disclose Marblehead Light perched on the rocks at the entrance to the harbor. On the right of the boat is Half-way Rock (probably so named because it is half-way between places equally distant on opposite sides of it), while on the left is Baker's Island, with its twin lighthouses. All along behind Baker's Island you may see the cele- brated " Beverly Shore," though at such a distance that the individual features of its different portions are merged in the general effect. A little farther on is a picturesque extent of beach, hemmed in at each end by rocky barriers, and back of it a long building, with a windmill between it and the shore. The house is the Masconomo, with the famous "Singing Sands" of Manchester in the foreground. The cottages here at Mauchester-by-the-Sea are among the most truly artistic of the kind in New England, many of them ranking among the most elegant sum- mer residences along the Atlantic coast. '7 The first island of noticeable size beyond the Singing Beach is called Kettle Island, from the peculiar shape of a rock between it and the mainland, at certain stages of the tide. The cove behind it bears the same name, as did formerly, also, what is now called by the more euphonious title of Crescent Beach. Just beyond the island, and forming one side of Kettle Cove, is Magnolia Point, with its open field, flanked by rows of cottages, beyond which one can see the twin buildings of the Hesperus House. The steamer passes quite near the land, and as she keeps on her course, one may see the group of cottages on the eastern slope of the point, and those along the shore beyond. Passing the Chasm and Norman's Woe, of both of which mention will be made hereafter, one enters Gloucester Harbor, closely guarded at the entrance by the blinking red eye of Eastern Point Light. Proceeding up the harbor one sees on the left the entrance to the canal which connects with Squam River, offering a passage to small vessels to the waters of Ipswich Bay, without risking the rough passage "around the cape." Passing Ten Pound Island, with its lighthouse, on the right, the steamer is soon safely docked, and it is then only a short drive to the station where the train for Magnolia is taken, or better still, as the distance is i8 but four and one-half miles, take a carriage direct. In the former case, your ride in the cars occupies but a few minutes, and you take one of the comfortable wag- onettes, in waiting at the depot, for the two-mile ride to the Point. So much for the water route. In coming by rail, take the train direct for Magnolia-' at the Eastern Di- vision Station of the Boston and Maine Railroad, on Causeway Street, and in about an hour, more or less, probably a few minutes more, you will step out upon the platform of the Magnolia station, where willing arms will be anxious to seize you and your baggage, and see you safely ensconced in the wagonette driven by the respective owners of above-mentioned arms. The extreme avidity of these knights of the reins is explained by the fact that there are two rival lines of conveyances, each anxious to outdo the other in the number of passengers carried, and the consequent num- ber of shekels derived therefrom. The alert eagerness, or eager alertness, as you choose, of these Jehus is much appreciated by patrons of the road, and lends a spice of excitement to the transfer from cars to coach which, for the time being, quite effectually dispels the weariness of travel. * See time-table, page 59. JON'N MAY, Practical Architect -BUILDER Plans, Specifications, and Estimates furnished ON application. JOBBING OF ALL KINDS promptly attended to. SCREEN DOORS AND WINDOWS A SPECIALTY. Best of references from owners of summer residences at Magnolia. Shop, foot of HKSPKRUS AVK., MAGNOLIA. MASS. (19) F. S. Thompson, Fhe Jeweler . Headquarters for Standard and Electric Time. Fine Watches, Diamo7ids, Rich Jewelry, Novel- ties in Sterling Silver and Fancy Goods. Specialties. Fine Watch and Chronometer Repairiiig^ Ad- justing and Rating. The Repairing of Clocks, jewelry, etc., in all its branches. Plai7i aiid Orname7ital EiiQ-ravi^isi. AIo7iogramSj Inscriptions, a7id Desig7iing, i7i an artistic 7na7t7ier. 18 If Main Street, Gloucester (20) \}$n la Sa. HE first part of the drive from the depot is through the woods, whose cool and refreshing shade is most welcome after the heat and dust of the railway journey. After many windings and turnings, past several cottages perched upon the bluffs to the left, the road turns around the base of a huge rock, and following the general direction of the shore, leads directly to Gloucester, the old Magnolia road turning off at right angles from it. Within a year or two, however, the new road has been built along Crescent Beach, making the third side of the triangle, and materially shortening the distance to the Point. On a high knoll in the corner formed by the beach and Gloucester roads, is the Crescent Beach House, kept by Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Coffin, formerly of the Ocean House, Swampscott. Although rather isolated, this house is quite a favorite with many, on account of its proximity to the bathing-beach and its high and commanding situation. Passing along the new road, and by the life-boat station on the right, one enters the village almost op- posite the Willow Cottage, for several seasons under 22 the management of Mrs. M. H. Bray, but now kept very successfully by Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Foster. The house is old-fashioned and comfortable in appearance, and is picturesquely situated under the protecting shadow of immense willows, which very effectually ward off the rays of the summer sun. Beyond the Willow Cottage, on the same side of the road, are the Sea View and Oak Grove Houses, the former being kept by H. H. Roberts. The latter is a little distance back from the road, and surrounded by a magnificent grove of oaks, as the name suggests. It is under the management of R. C. Hunt & Son. Near the Willow Cottage, on Norman Avenue, is the Norman Cottage, opened this season for the first time, under the management of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Andrews. This house, though small, is nicely kept, and is gaining an excellent reputation. Taking the road past the post-office to the right, and turning up Hesperus Avenue, one passes the Hes- perus House, fronting a large open field which ex- tends to the water's edge, and is faced on the other two sides by private cottages. The Hesperus is one of the most delightfully situated hotels on tbge North Shore, and the view from its piazzas of Massachusetts Bay (the shore in its majestic sweep gradually fading from the rugged promontories of Manchester and Marblehead in the foreground, with 23 X M w d S o c 24 the adjacent rocky islands, to the low-lying shores of Cape Cod, hovering like a mist upon the horizon), is one of the finest on the Atlantic coast. The Hesperus is becoming justly celebrated for its superior cuisine, and under the experienced management of Mrs. Orra Paige, is receiving constantly increasing patronage. The owner contemplates extensive improvements before another season. Passing the Hesperus, one comes to the Ocean-Side, on the corner beyond, under the proprietorship of Mr. Geo. A. Upton, This house is very popular with its numerous patrons, and its comfortable and airy rooms are filled throughout the entire season. The view of the ocean from its piazzas is exceptionally fine, while only a little distance from the house is a cool and shady pine grove. Numerous improvements have been made during the present season, which add greatly to the enjoyment and convenience of the guests. The Ocean-Side and Hesperus are the largest of the Magnolia hotels, and furnish meals to a large number who find rooms in the adjoining cottages, in addition to their regular guests. Besides the houses mentioned above, there are several families in the vicinity of the Point who take summer boarders, but need not be mentioned in detail. Established 1852. ALEX, PATTILLO, 122 Main Street, Gloucester. DRY GOODS, Sh-a^wls, Cloakis, Underwear, Gloves, Hosiery, and Notions! The LARGEST STOCK of Housekeeping Dry Goods, BLANKETS, OUILTS, Etc., To be found in the City, at Lowest Cash Prices. ALEX, PATTILLO, (25) J. S. TAPPAN & SON, 112, 114, and 116 Main Street, GLOUCESTER, OFFER SUMMER CLOTHING FIRST-CLASS VARIETY OF UNDERSHIRTS, DRAWERS, LINEN COATS, PANTS, WHITE VESTS. Coats and Vests to Match. COTTON TIES, BATHING-SUITS, HAMMOCKS AND SPREADS, STRAW HATS, YACHT CAPS, WHITE FLANNEL SUITS, BICYCLE GOODS ^ NORFOLK BLOUSES. AH of -vhich we xvill sell at Reasonable Prices. Call on J. S. TAPPAN & SON, POPULAR CLOTHIERS. (26) (ihnt k las mh |a. N the morning after your arrival at Magnolia, providing you are a stranger, one of the first questions propounded by the initiated individual with whom you strike up a conversation will be, "Have you been to the chasm, yet?" And lest your negative should be coupled with an interrogation which would most painfully display your ignorance, pray give heed to the following description. Rafe's Chasm is a channel hewn by nature out of the solid rock, about 200 feet in length, averaging 10 feet in width, and nearly 60 feet deep. It is at right angles to the trend of the shore, and in a storm the water rushes in between the rocky walls with tremendous force, striking the opposite end with the sound of thunder. The iron cross on the rock near by commemorates the sad death of Miss Martha Marvin, of Walton, N. Y., who was drowned here in the summer of 1879. While sitting on the rocks below, she was swept away by an unexpectedly large wave, in spite of the frantic endeavors of two friends who were with her at the time. 28 The isolated rock a little distance from the shore, and a few rods beyond the chasm, is the reef of Nor- man's Woe, made famous by Longfellow's poem, "The Wreck of the Hesperus." The incident of the poem is founded on tradition, though the probate records of Essex County show that in the vicinity of 1680 a cer- tain Richard Norman sailed on a voyage from which he never returned, and it is more than likely that the tradition is founded on fact, and that this rock was the scene of the catastrophe commemorated by Long- fellow. Watching the surging waves as they hurl them- selves against the jutting crags, wreathing them with snowy tributes to their resistless might, one can pic- ture the scene as the gallant vessel " — struck where the white and fleecy waves Looked soft as carded wool ; But the cruel rocks, they gored her side; Like the horns of an angry bull." The walk to the Chasm, which is about three-quar- ters of a mile from the Point, is along the edge of the rocks, following the shore beyond Hesperus Avenue. A little distance this side of the Chasm is the " Flume," a channel in the cliff about 150 feet long, 50 feet deep, and 6 feet in width. The lighthouse on the point of land to the east is Eastern Point Light, at the entrance to Gloucester Harbor. The sail to and from the Point, including a visit to the lighthouse, makes a very enjoy- able half-day's trip. 29 THE CHASM. 30 Sailing and rowing are very generally indulged in by those fond of being on the water. Though the con- veniences for keeping boats are at present far from what they should be, several of the cottagers have their own boats, and Capt. Lycett, who may generally be found at the head of the old wharf, has quite a number of row-boats to let at reasonable rates. A number of handsome yachts are moored in the cove during the summer, and there are one or two sail-boats, whose owners take out parties for fishing or sailing. Fishing is very good in the vicinity. It is mostly of the deep-sea variety, and there are several ledges two or three miles off shore where cod and haddock may be found in abundance. Near the shore, however, in addition to perch and flounders, lovers of the rod and reel may try their skill on striped bass and tautog. A favorite trip for row-boats is to Kettle Island, whose jagged rocks afford numerous comfortable nooks in which to while away an afternoon watching the end- less panorama of glistening sails and fleecy clouds as they flit across the azure waters rippling at your feet, rivalled, perchance, by the blue eyes of a fair com- panion. To these rocks, also, as to those on the main- land, moonlight lends a peculiar charm, which dots them with appreciative parties from sundown to the "wee, sma' hours." And still they do not look crowded. You would scarcely think there was any one there at all — until you step on them. 31 Off the western end of the island is the " fish-trap," or weir. The nets are emptied at least once every- day, and the sight is a most picturesque and interesting one to a landsman. Opposite Kettle Island is Crescent Beach, which affords some of the best bathing on the North Shore. It is almost entirely free from undertow, and the sand is perfectly firm, and free from the treacherous spots which render some of the New England beaches so unsafe for any but expert swimmers. The beach is lined with bath-houses, owned princi- pally by the different hotels. The popular bathing- hour is from ii to 11.30 a. m., though, if the tide is very low at that time, many prefer the latter part of the afternoon. Of course the usual summer pastime of tennis, cro- quet, and other out-door sports have their votaries, while on a rainy day one may turn to bowling, pool, or bill- iards, facilities for which are provided by the different hotels. Of picnic parties it is sufBcient to say, that "the woods are full of 'em," while the rocks are sketched and "shot" from every point of view by a small army of embryo artists and amateur photog- raphers.. The bathing beach offers a rich field to those of the latter who can boast an instantaneous apparatus, and many are the ludicrous attitudes and situations gleefully reproduced during the season, much 32 to the chagrin of the unwitting performers. A num- ber of prominent artists have had studios here, find- ing in the vicinity abundant material for development on canvas. Of course the omnipresent "collector" is found here in a hundred phases, seeking wild flowers, odd pebbles, sea-weeds, or what not. The magnolias, from which the Point derived its name, are found in no other spot within New England, and were first discovered by a Dr. Cutter. Their smooth, green foliage, and large, white, sweet-scented flowers were formerly very plenty in the swamp to the northeast, but through continued inroads have now become so scarce as only to be obtainable by some of the younger denizens of the woods, who offer the blos- soms for sale at the roadside, as your carriage passes. The roads in the vicinity offer delightful trips to those fond of driving and riding, and most of them are very good for cycling; but this subject will bespoken of more at length in the succeeding pages. H. R. STRATTON, Practical Plumber, ISTo- 232 JS/l^^TJSr £3T?FIE]ET". GLOUCESTER, MASS. STEAM, GAS, and WATER PIPING, STONE, TIN, AND FURNACE WORK, AND GENERAL JOBBING. ALSO, CROCKERY, BRUSHES, TINWARE, AND A GENERAL LINE OF Kitchen Furnishing Goods. REKERS TO- Mrs. Orra Paige, Geo. A. Upton, M. W. JosLYx, Jno. May, and others. (33^ ANDREW H. CRISPIN, Contractor and Builder, Residence, 406 Western Ave., magnolia, mass. Business established September, 1873, since \vhich time I have liuilt man>- fine residences and summer hotels, the first being the Sea View House, for Mrs. Mary C. Honnors; the residence of Chas. A. Cummings, Esq., Architect, of Boston; William T. Piper, Esq., picturesque cottage on Fuller Street; E. C Rich- ardson, Esq., villa on Norman Avenue; Norman Cottage, for Mr. Y. G. Burnham ; also, the residence of L. M. Sargent, Esq., on T. Jefterson Coolidge's estate; Lily Pond Cottage, belonging to T. Jefterson Coolidge, Esq., Jr. ; the residence of the Rev. J. Freeman Clarke; and, more recently, the magnificent house of Joseph W. Balch, Esq., of Jamaica Plain, and numerous other buildings in the vicinity. Shop and Office, 398 Western Ave., MAGNOLIA HALL BUILDING. Having had several years' experience and practice in an archi- tect's oflice in England, I am prepared to furnish plans, specifica- tions, and estimates lor all kinds of buildings. All work executed with promptness. Good workmanship guaranteed. (34) J iimrotis* F you are not fortunate enough to have your own horses and carriages at MagnoHa, you can obtain excellent turnouts for any number of persons at either of the hvery stables on the Point. Mr. Davis' stable is quite near the post-office, and on the road to the depot and Gloucester. He keeps in stock a large line of fashionable and comfortable vehicles, with safe and sound horses. He also has a large boarding-stable on Hesperus Avenue. Mr. Rowe, the proprietor of the other wagonette line, has a large and well-equipped stable in the pine woods a quarter of a mile from the Ocean-Side, and is prepared to fill all orders at short notice. Both Messrs. Davis and Rowe furnish careful and reliable drivers when desired, and their charges are low as compared with those at most summer resorts. The stables are con- nected with the hotels by telephone. The drives about Magnolia are charming in every direction. The road to Manchester lies for a great part of the way through thick woods, passing on the left private carriage-roads leading to the cottages on Manchester Bluffs. Turning to the left after reaching 36 the village, one approaches the well-known Masconomo House, passing which, the road leads to the famous "singing sands." It was formerly claimed that there were only three beaches in the world possessing this peculiar property ; the fact being, nevertheless, that about thirty instances of it are authenticated, — some, however, not to such a marked extent. Along the shore in the other direction, the drive to Gloucester is most enjoyable, the latter part of the way affording a view of Eastern Point and Gloucester Harbor, with its picturesque fleet of fishing-vessels. Just before entering the city one crosses the canal which connects the harbor with Squam River, winding its way between the high banks to the left, finally en- tering Ipswich Bay at Annisquam. From Gloucester, one may follow the shore through East Gloucester to Eastern Point Light, past the ex- tensive Niles Estate, over which there is so much liti- gation, or turn oft' at the end of the harbor toward Bass Rocks and Good Harbor Beach. The drive "round the Cape," starting from Glouces- ter, includes Rockport, Pigeon Cove, Lanesville, Bay View, and Annisquam, and makes a most delightful day's trip. The views obtained in passing from Rock- port to Pigeon Cove and vicinity are especially fine, the rocks here being among the boldest along the coast, and jutting out into the very ocean itself. 17 c o > •/. I •Ji 3 H s o c tn P5 38 Coffin's Beach, on Ipswich Bay, is a favorite spot for picnic parties, barge-rides, and the hke, though the road leading to it is rather bad for carriages. On the way, in West Gloucester, is. one of the oldest burial- grounds in Massachusetts, containing many quaint epi- taphs and inscriptions, many of them in an excellent state of preservation, and of great interest to anti- quarians. Another most enjoyable trip is to Chebacco Lake, stopping for lunch at Whipple's, where you must be sure and call for some of his famous broiled chicken. Of course there are many other beautiful drives in the vicinity, — as, for instance, beyond Manchester, through Beverly and the surrounding country, — but the above-mentioned are the best-known and most popular of those in the immediate neighborhood. Horseback- riding is enjoyed by many, who may thus have the pleas- ure of following the old and picturesque roads in the woods round about, which have, in some cases, become almost impassable for vehicles. 'Cyclers are numerous during the summer months, and the ups and downs of the roads do not seem to interfere in the least with their enjoyment of the cool sea-breezes and delightful views. DISTANCES IN MILES FROM MAGNOLIA BY CARRIAGE ROAD. Annisquam, Si Gloucester, . ■ 4V Bass Rocks. 6 Man Chester, • 3 Chebacco Lake, . S Pigeon Cove, • II Coffin's Beach, S Rail road Stat on. -^ Eastern Point Liijfht, 8 Roc o > p'W ] Slimmer Visitoi's And residents of Magnolia and other Cape Ann Re- sorts are cordially invited to make the "OLD COR- NER" (Procter Building, Main and Centre Streets) their headquarters when thev \isit Gloucester Center. Attention is solicited to the full sets of LovelVs., JSImii-oes^ and other picked Libraries ; Seaside Ordinary^ Frank- lui Square (large editions); Beautiful Souvenirs; Articles of taste, made of Scotch white-wood ; pretty Gifts, for Ladies, Gentlemen, and Children, in great variety ; with fine Pictures of Rafe's Chasm, Pavilion Beach ^ Brace's Chasin^ Bass Rocks ^ Chapin's Gtilly^ Aunisqua)n^ etc., etc. We have all the new Books, New York and Boston Daily and Weekly Newspapers ; Stereoscopic Views of Cape Ann Scenery ; Fine Stationery^ Artists' JMaterials^ Hammocks^ Seashore Toys^ Base-bails^ Lawn Tennis^ Camp- Stools^ Chairs^ Seaside Cots, Fireworks, Chinese and Japanese Lanterns, Fans to decorate, Alusic, ]Musical Instruments, Fancy Goods. In short, if there is an^•thing you want to huy, and don't know just where to go for it, be sure and come to the OLD CORNER BOOKSTORE, and ask for Procter Brothers, who for the past forty years have catered for the wants of the people of Gloucester and her numerous summer visitors. (42) loinje-J^abga. DVERTISERS.— Don't skip this. A word or two will not be out of place here, we trust, in regard to the advertisements which appear in this publication. The firms represented are all specially interested in Magnolia patronage, most of them having offices in Magnolia itself, and have been selected as representative establishments in their respective de- partments. Sojourners at Magnolia may feel perfect confidence in the reliability and trustworthiness of the firms whose cards appear in these pages, and may rest assured that no efforts wdll be spared to give perfect satisfaction in all respects. Artists. — The beautiful surroundings of Magnolia have very naturally drawn here a number of prominent artists, who have enjoyed to the utmost the profusion of scenic gems which nature has so lavishly provided. The peculiarly arranged eyrie which one sees just opposite Willow Cottage, on Magnolia Avenue, perched high in air on four vine-covered posts, and connected with the neighboring building by a narrow gallery, is known as Hunt's Studio, the building mentioned having been occupied by that artist for several successive years. 44 Among the names of well-known artists who have been here in previous years, are such as Hunt, Rehn, Gerry, Knowlton, Darrah, Rouzee, DeCrano, Green, Brevoort, etc. Mr. F. K. M. Rehn, of New York, is spending his second season here, having fitted up one of the small buildings on " Lobster Lane," as a rustic studio, which is open to visitors on Saturday afternoons. Chapel. — The Union Chapel is the result of the earnest work of some of the regular summer visitors at Magnolia, and adds very greatly to the enjoyment of those who pass their Sabbaths here. It is non-sectarian, services being held every Sunday forenoon during the season by clergymen of different denominations. The building is as neat and tasteful inside as the outside is attractive, and seems especially harmonious and appro- priate to the surroundings in design. Historical Buildings. — The followinor interesting: items are kindly furnished by Mrs. E. G. Foster, of Willow Cottage, an old resident in Magnolia. A half century ago, the large white house at the head of Magnolia Avenue (then occupied by Mr. Rufus Stan- ley), was the principal building in Magnolia. After- ward used as a country tavern, the " Magnolia House," it became the regular stopping-place for stages and travelers between Salem and Gloucester. Between it and the Sanborn House, on the West Gloucester road, were two houses, one of brick (re- 45 46 cently replaced by a tasteful cottage), the other, a dun- geon-like building, occupied by an old woman of uncanny reputation. Beyond the Gloucester woods were two buildings, one owned by Capt. Jonathan Gil- bert, the other now belonging to Mr. C. A. Haskell. On the Manchester road, beyond the first building mentioned, was the "haunted house," about which many strange and weird stories circulated of a broken- hearted young wife and her avenging sprite. A number of cottages, including the residences of Solomon Burnham and Captain Knight, were situated on Magnolia Avenue, at the end of which was Jim Knowlton's house, now Willow Cottage. The houses of Messrs. Benjamin Adams and Ebenezer Knowlton were also included in the " Kettle Cove" of fifty years ago. Improvement Society. — The Magnolia Improve- ment Society is composed of cottage-owners and regular summer visitors, and exercises a wholesome influence upon the development and improvement of the Point. The officers for the present year are : Treasurer, Mr. N. J. Rust; Secretary, Mr. Wm. T. Piper; Select Committee, Mr. J. H. Freeland, Rev. H. W. Foote, Mr. Edward C. Richardson, and Mr. Frank F. Story. Indians. — A family of Indians have for several years past made their camp for the summer months at the edge of the woods, near the corner of Lexington and Norman Avenues. 47 They bring with them a large stock of fancy baskets, boxes, toys, and similar articles, which they readily dis- pose of during the season, while they are kept busy in making special shapes to order. They are remarkably skillful in this work, a special feature being the use of a peculiar sweet grass, which imparts a deliciously fragrant odor to articles in contact for any length of time. Kettle Isle. — Mr. Charles Richards Dodge has brought to light and elaborated the legend of Kettle Isle, as it was handed down from the settlers. Accord- ing to this the present island was once a peninsula, the reef now connecting it with the mainland having once been high and dry at all stages of the tide. The little harbor thus made took its name of "The Kettle," from its suggestive shape, the Point afterward being known by the same title. In a little tumbledown shanty on this neck Kved an old witch, and with her a lovely maiden, named Elsie — both of them surrounded with mystery. An old farmer, who owned the adjoining property, allowed the dame to pasture her sheep, her only visible means of support, on a strip of pasture along the shore, between the cove and the chasm. Now this farmer had an only son, who, as the story runs, fell desperately in love with the fair maiden ; but she, alas ! knew not the meaning of the word. One day, while she was sitting on the rocks, a dark-haired 48 stranger disembarked from a gallant vessel, and, accost- ing her politely, told of foreign shores and of noble exploits, and of princely palaces, with courtiers and ladies fair, but none so fair as she. This meeting was by no means the last, for, time and again, as she sat musing on the rocks, the dark-haired stranger appeared, and, with words of endearment, awakened in the young maiden's heart that which the awkward farmer lad had tried in vain to teach. But all this time "Old Granny's" sheep had been pasturing on the farmer's land, and be paid he must, or the girl must marry the son. The former was impossible, so the day was fixed, with old Granny's threat that if Elsie did not yield she would hurl her headlong from the rocks ; and in the meanwhile she was kept under lock and key. The day arrived, and, with the rising sun, a terrible storm made the very cliffs tremble before it. Poor Elsie's heart sank as hour after hour passed, and the ordeal drew nearer and nearer, while there was no hope from her true lover, since no boat could live in such a sea. But her faithful spirit never flinched ; and when, at sunset, she stood on the edge of the cliffs, Old Granny's face was livid with rage at her stubbornness. A demoniacal yell, a quick push, and poor Elsie's bruised body lay on the rocks below as a huge wave came rolling in from the ocean, crested with foam, and seeming about to carry the very cliffs before it. But 49 50 Elsie, stunned and bleeding as she was, had heard a familiar voice above the sound of the storm, and, with a glad cry, threw herself into the seething maelstrom. A strong arm seized her, and, by a mighty effort, breasted the flood till willing hands drew them into the boat, and Elsie was saved. In the gray of the morn- ing Old Granny's body washed ashore, with those of her sheep, which had all been drowned in crossing the neck, and from that day it has gradually wasted away till nothing is left but the sunken reef connecting Kettle Island with Magnolia Point. Land. — A few words in regard to the ownership of some of the vacant building-lots at Magnolia may be of interest to some who contemplate purchasing. By far the greater part of the land still vacant at Magnolia be- longs to three parties : the Magnolia Shore Company, Mr. Barnard Stanwood, and the heirs of D, W. Fuller, the pioneer invester in the neighborhood. The Shore Company is composed of gentlemen who adopted this method of obtaining desirable building- lots for themselves, and of making to some extent their own choice of neighbors. Their lands are under the selling agency of J. Murray Howe, No. 5 Court St., Boston, and comprise many excellent locations, all of which are east of the Point proper. Mr. Stanwood is a Gloucester gentleman, who has tenaciously held on to his possessions at Magnolia for a 51 number of years, and bids fair to do so for several more. His lands include some of the finest building-sites left on the Point. The Fuller estate, which comprises sections in almost every part of Magnolia, is partly owned by Mrs. D. W. Fuller, the balance being under the management of Mr. Stanwood, mentioned above. A large part of this property is now for sale, and offers an exceptional opportunity to those wishing desirable locations for a summer residence. Lighthouses. — A number of lights may be seen from Magnolia, and, as it is always interesting to know them apart, the following description will, we trust, be of interest. Looking almost due south, one sees, on a clear night, a fixed white light just above the horizon. This is on Minot's Ledge, off Cohasset. To the right of that one sees Boston Light, with its brilliant white flashes. Still farther to the right is the less noticeable fixed red light on Egg Rock, off Nahant ; while the two bright lights in range with Marblehead, one higher than the other, are on Baker's Island, and plainly vis- ible in the daytime. The intervening islands some- what obstruct the view of Marblehead Light (fixed white), which is, however, visible from a somewhat ele- vated position. Two or three brilliant electric lights in Salem are easily mistaken for lighthouses, but are more scintilla- 52 ting, and have less color. Looking to the eastward, one may see the red flash-light on Eastern Point. Thatcher's Island Lights are hidden by the highlands of East Gloucester ; while. Ten Pound Island Light, inside the harbor, is obscured by the high bluffs along the shore between the Point and Gloucester. Library. — The Magnolia Library, which is under the control of a committee of the Magnolia Improve- ment Society, owes its origin to the untiring efforts of some of the public-spirited ladies who spend their sum- mers here, and has met with great success from its in- ception. It is supported by donations and from the income received during the summer months from the loan of books, while in the winter it is free to the vil- lagers and others who desire to avail themselves of its advantages. The volumes, which now number nearly a thousand, are at present in the Union Chapel, which is open on Wednesday and Saturday from 9 to 1 1 a. m. Photographs. — The accompanying views of Mag- nolia and vicinity are from photographs taken on the spot, most of them by Mr. G. K. Dodge, of Boston, whose advertisement will be found in another column. PRESSON'S BOSTON AND MAGNOLIA EXPRESS. PRESSON'S BOSTON AND GLOUCESTER, LANESVILLE, BAY VIEW, ANNISQUAM, EAST AND WEST GLOUCESTER. TWO TRIPS DAILY, 2.15 P. M. 5 P. M. -A-goaats for- ..^iD^^is^s e:5^:p:e=iess. Office, 34 Court Square, BOSTON, MASS. (53) The Ocean-Side, MAGNOLIA, MASS. GEO. A. UPTON, . . . Proprietor. (54) Boston & Gloucester Steaml)oat Co. r Leave BOSTON At 9.30 A. M. and 2.00 and 5.0x3 p. m. Leave GLOUCESTER FRIDAYS . . . . ^ At 3.00 and 6 A. M. and 1.30 1'. M. MONDAYS . WEDNESDAYS No 8.00 A.M. Boat Mondays. ( Leave BOSTON I At 11.00 A. M. and 3.15 p. M. ■ ■ ■ I Leave GLOUCESTER SATURDAYS . . . |^ j^^. ^ qq j^,-,,^ y^^ ^ ^, TUESDAYS THURSDAYS Magnolia & Gloucester Wagonette Line. Leave MAGNOLIA Daily (Sundays excepted) at 3.00 p. m Returning, Leave GLOUCESTER at 5.00 p.m. TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS. Extra Forenoon Trip, Leaving MAGNOLIA at 9.30 a.m. Returning. Leave GLOUCESTER at 11.30 a.m. FARE, 25 CENTS EACH WAY. GEO. E. RIGGS, Proprietor. (ss) GO HOME VIA THE Fall River Line. DOUBLE DAILY SERVICE BETWEEN NEW YORK AND BOSTON. L H. PALMER, Agent, 3 OLD STATE HOUSE, BOSTON. (S6) A. E. PRICE, 3* C cr •o Cf CL K- 3^- (0 o -■ o n r* 5'° irq ^ 1 ni Do n <: o < 3 » 3 3 . n "I >0 o « ^ 134 MAIN STREET, GLOUCESTER, MASS. (57) Mesperus V House, MAGNOLIA, MASS. Mrs, QRRA PAIGE, . . . Proprietor. PicUiresqjtely located Extensive Piazzas. Pure and never~failing Water. Perfect Drai?iage, Steam Heat. This house is onlv o short distance from the ti'oods and hathiiig- beach, and faces the ocean. Tv.'o mails daily. Com- fortable 'Magonettes coniteci zviih all trains. (58) BOSTON & MAINE RAILROAD, EASTERN DIVISION. Condensed Time -Trble- Gloucester Branch. EASTWARD. A.M. A.M. A.M. P.M. P.M. P.M. P.M. P.M. P.M. BOSTON . . . 6.IO 8.10 10.45 2.15 3.30 5-0° 6.20 7.10 9.20 LYNN .... 6.40 8.35 II. 10 . 3.55 5-24 6.52 7.35 9.57 SALEM 6.53 8,45 11.20 2.47 4-05 5-35 T-°5 7.45 ^o.io BEVERLY 6.59 8.51 11.29 2.55 4.12 5-43 7-i3 7-52 10.17 MAGNOLIA . 7-19 9-i3 "-52 S-iQ 4-34 6.07 7.37 8.14 10.41 GLOUCESTER 7.29 9.25 12.05 3.30 4.46 6.20 7.50 8.25 10.55 Sunday. P.M. 6.25 7.05 7.17 725 7-45 7-56 WESXW^ARD. A.M. A.M. A.M. A.M. A.M. P.M. P.M. P.M. P.M. GLOUCESTER 6.15 7-29 7-48 8.44 10.08 1.25 5.03 6.48 9.09 .MAGNOLIA BEVERLY . SALEM LYNN BOSTON 6.25 7.37 7.57 8.51 10.16 1.34 5.12 6.56 9.18 6.50 8.05 9.16 10.40 1.58 5.35 7-20 9.43 7.00 8.13 9.25 10.48 2.06 5.43 7.27 9.53 7.10 8.25 9.35 11.02 2.19 5.53 7-38 10.06 7.40 8.50 8.55 10.00 11.30 2.50 6.25 8.15 10.55 Sunday. A.M. A.M. 8.00 10.03 8.og 10.11 8.35 10.35 8.45 10.45 8.57 10.56 9-35 "-30 Wagonettes leave Magnolia Point, connecting with trains for Boston, at 7.15, 7.30, 8.20, 9.45 A.M., 1. 10, 4.45, 6.30 P.M. Wagonettes do not connect with trains leaving Boston at Q.20 p.m., or on Sundays, without special order. ^. (59) PLUMBING NOTICE. HAVING COMPLETED A FINE JOB OF PLUMBING AT THE "BASS ROCK HOTEL," I WISH TO CALL THE ATTENTION OF ALL WHO WISH FIRST-CLASS WORK DONE. WAXER-CLOSEXS, BATH-TUBS, NIAQEE RANOES, P3^^ OPEN Grates, — AT — F. M. LORING'S, 141 Main Street, GLOUCESTER, MASS. GEORGE K. DODGE, PhLOtographic .A^rtlst 646 Washington Street, Boston, Mass. SUMMER STUDIO AT MAGNOLIA. TIlsn?"5ri='E!S ^^ SIPEOI^^I-iT"^. Views of Manchester, Magnolia, and the North Shore, con- stantly on hand. Views of evei"v description to order. (60) V F. F. Story DEALER IN FRESH AND SALT FISH Lobsters, Oysters, Clams, BONELESS COD, BOXED COD, Etc., Etc. Fish Prepared and Dressed to Order at Short Notice. OKKICK, IVEAQNOLIA AVENXJE, MAGNOLIA, MASS. GORHAM DAVIS, Livery and boarding btable, AND PROPRIETOR OF THE MAGNOLIA LINE OF WAGONETTES, BETWEEN THE POINT AND DEPOT. STABLE, NlAONOIvIA POINT, MAGNOLIA, MASS. ^^ Post-Office Address : May i .to Oct. i , Magnolia ; Oct. to May, Gloucester, Mass. LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 014 069 835 iip- t r,'{