'' '"P"!!* 1 ' 4 \ ; : ; iii.... . I Eastern Summer Resorts Whose Beaches Are Famous the World Over Atlantic City, and the Shores of Cape Cod and Buzzards' Bay Are the Mecca of Warm Weather Tourists. HARDLY another coast the coun try over is as popular as are the sandy beaches of Cape Cod and Buzzards Bay. Outside of Nantucket no more quaint settlements may be found than some of the little hamlets somewhat off the beaten trail. And only those who have summered at some of the popular resorts realize the infinite variety of tht region. The sand dunes and the restless ocean are of course the principal reasons for its re nown. But there are numerous other advantages—the purity of the air and the coolness of the breezes that sweep in from the sea, whatever way the wind blows; the salt meadows, the pine groves, the narrow, winding roads over arched by stately trees; the numerous lakes and ponds and the inlets stirred into life by the coming and going of the tides. So many are the towns which double and treble in population with the com ing of summer that it is impossible to choose any one as preferable to the oth ers. Within easy walking distance of New Bedford begins the long chain of hotels and cottages that line the shore as Provincetown and then double back ward on Cape Cod Bay to Bourne. Nonquitt is a peaceful spot, but it has appealed to famous fighters, King Philip, whose ambitions so terrorized the early settlers, and General Sheridan of a later era, who spent his summers here. Dart mouth appeals to many and, on the other side of New Bedford, Mattapoisett, once the home of scores of retired sea captains, is now of the most fash ionable summer resorts of New Eng land. Much the same renown attaches itself to Marion where many prominent men from all parts of the country have built summer mansions. Onset, at the head of Buzzards Bay, between the sea and the pine forests that mmmmmmmmm ■ • _ * v :, Tp£ji-,. ■ : ' - . 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For in valids some chairs are incased in glass. Atlantic City is situated upon an island 10 miles long and les's than a mile in width. It was a weary waste of sand dunes until 1854, when the first railroad train reached it. Since that time it has grown steadily but slowly, until the last few years when it has in creased in popularity among vacation- ists by amazing bounds. The perma nent residents are practically all engaged in doing something to entertain the transient visitors. Atlantic City, while the most famous, is but one of SO popular coast resorts in New Jersey. Indeed, the shore is almost one great Mecca for vacationists, rival ing the renowned Maine and Massachu setts sea coasts. Hard, level beaches ex tend nearly all the way from Sandy Hook to Cape May, a distance of about 125 miles. The coast, almost deserted in the winter, springs into sudden life with the toming of summer. Vacation ists come from great distances to some of the better known resorts, but the summer population is drawn most large ly from New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. Seabright, Long Branch, Deal Beach, Asbury Park, Ocean Grove, Sea Girt, Ocean City and Cape May are among the more famous resorts of this sandy coast. Reindeer Fair THE first reindeer fair held in Alaska took place recently at Igloo. It was attended by about 200 Eskimos, all engaged in the reindeer industry on Seward peninsula. The fair was a great success, for it gave the Eskimos a chance to exchange views on such problems as the best way to raise and drive reindeer and the best types of sleds and harness. A herd of 800 deer was exhibited, says Popular Science Monthly. They were not confined in a corral, but were kept in place by a crowd of eager sight seers, ever alert to prevent an escape. Intelligent, trained collie dogs hovered around the outskirts of the crowd to round up a deer. U The island of Reunion has changed its name four times in less than a century. I / • ._ When Bob Dared The Tale of a Cat Tail That Almost Wrecked Dan Cupid's Well-Laid Plans. THEY had quarreled, and it all came about this way: Ever since his aunt and big bronzed cousin had arrived from the West, much of Bob s time had been taken up in milk ing their visit a pleasant one. And so, Alice, his sweetheart since school days— little blonde and with a pair of deep blue eyes which reflected gentleness and good nature—felt, for the first time, a little bit neglected—try as she would to overcome the feeling which she knew in her heart to be rather unreasonable. But Bob had been so especially her own possession for so long, that the thought of these inconsiderate people (who meant to make a long stay) monopoliz ing him proved more annoying every day. Even "Tabs," her big, white, sleepy-eyed angora kitten, failed to be comforting on the long evenings when she sat in the cosey little living room, for Bob's armchair stood before the • fireplace— empty. Little wrinkles of dis content were gradually growing between her prettily arched brows, as the days passed, but Bob never noticed them or dreamed of their cause, and he had so many funny stories to tell of the West erners' quaint impressions of the East. Nearly two weeks had passed since he had seen Alice. Then one evening he came. As he passed through the dimly lighted hall, a white object ran in front of him, and in another unfor tunate moment his foot closed on Tab's beautiful tail. A series of agonized "meows" followed, and then a flood of light filled the hallway, and Alice stood before him, her eyes blazing. "How dare you come here and delib erately be cruel to that poor, innocent cat, Bob Warner? I believe you've al ways disliked him." (Bob had never been enthusiastic over the blinkey eyed thing.) "But you don't care who you hurt, except your Western relatives n —you're thoughtful enough about thent. ,t Well, you may go back and stay with y them, because I do not care to see you e again 1" And the sitting room door l. banged a thunderous finish to this out e burst For a moment Bob stood dazed, e then started to follow her, but realizing t the finality of the banged door, he reacli e ed for his hat and coat and went home. Many weeks passed, and one after- I, noon found Bob in the office of Frank / Sears, Alice's big, jolly brother, and one c of Bob's club friends. He was lonely, - but his pride kept him from mentioning !, the misunderstanding with Alice, and 1 Frank never once referred to it. 1 The 'phone rang, and Frank answered. In a moment Bob knew that he was speaking to Alice. The thought of her i voice so near made him forget every-' . "thing. He realized vaguely that Frank v 1 was writing something down. Present r ly he said good-by. 1 "Big doings at the house tonight," remarked Frank to his gloomy friend. 'lt s Alice's turn to give the prize sup per. You see, she belongs to a cooking club, and they've started a competition offering a grand prize to the member getting up the tastiest supper—cooking, serving, careful selection and cftmbina of dishes, considered. She has just 'phoned me a list of tilings that she wants brought home fresh, so I'll have to hustle over -to the market and out home in order to get back in town to keep an early appointment t Bob's face brightened at a sudden thought. "Say, Frank, let me do that [ shopping, will you, please?" ( "All right," said Frank, laughing, "thank you. Good-by and good luck." ; A" hour later Bob stood on the door step of the Sears home, laden down with i all manner of delicacies. He rang, and ! to his surprise, the latch clicked without ■ any inquiry as to who was there. Bob i entered, thanking Providence that he had got that far so easily. Remember ing a former encounter in the hallway he moved along carefully. Beyond the kitchen door there was a din of pans and dishes and small feet hurrying to and fro and the odor of good things cook ing. He paused a moment then delib erately opened the door. There stood the fairest cook that ever mixed dough, deep in the mysteries of biscuit making, "How did you get in here ?" she ask ed at last "By the front door," replied Bob, de positing the provisions on the kitchen •table. "How dare you come back here? 1 told you I did not wish to see you again." Her eyes flashed and she con tinued: "I thought you were Frank. I am expecting him every moment with provisions from the market. I am giv ing a supper tonight, and I shall be very busy. I have no time to waste talking. Good night, Mr. Warner." Bob, however, proceeded to undo the packages, and replied pleasantly, "Well, you're a nice sociable little girl, Alice." Then continued gravely, "Your brother had an important engagement tonight, and I happened to be in the office when yoU called up. He told me all about your banquet and I thought I'd help him out by doing this little errand. I see, however, that my pains are not ap preciated," he ended sadly, although his eyes were dancing. "Why of dourse your thoughtfulness is appreciated. Bob," exclaimed Alice impulsively, "and just to prove it here's a big—" (deleted by censor) and so the long quarrel was over.