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THE GUIDE TO NATURE 



MR. HOMER S. CUMMINGS'S HOME NEAR TO NATURE AT SHIPPAN. 



have this last summer purchased lots 

 in this potato field. At the present time 

 fourteen houses have been begun or are 

 in the process of completion. In one re- 

 spect Moses Rogers's desire has been 

 accomplished. He liked plenty of room, 

 and so true to the spirit that presided 

 over the ancient Point, no lot is sold 

 that is less than one hundred feet front, 

 some being fourteen hundred feet. The 

 smallest on the shore is one hundred 

 and fifty feet front. 



Moses Rogers knew how to make 

 money and to enjoy a country home. 

 Farmer Scofield was thrifty, progres- 

 sive and energetic. The present in- 

 habitants of Shippan Point share in the 

 characteristics of both Rogers and Sco- 

 field. Things are there well done in a 

 thrifty and energetic way. For exam- 

 ple, all wires are placed in the rear of 

 each property, thus doing away as 

 much as possible with unsightly poles. 

 The Point is so easily reached by trol- 



MANOR SCHOOL FOR BOYS AT SHIPPAN. 

 A healthful and beautiful location near to natuie. 



