DUNDEE COURIER, SATURDAY 19TH DECEMBER 1903.
THE HYDROS AT CHRISTMASTIDE. THEIR HOLIDAY ATTRACTIONS.
There are few pleasanter ways of spending a holiday than at a hydropathic, and nowadays it is quite a common thing for a whole family to betake itself at the Christmas season to one or of the establishments which abound on both sides of the border.
The utter freedom from household cares which such a holiday brings is not the least important factor in the pleasure of the older members of the household, while the young people are delighted to throw themselves into the gaieties and fund of hydro life. And now the question arises, ‘Which hydro will it be?’ With a view of assisting readers in their choice of a holiday resort, we give below a brief account of the attractions to be found at some of the leading hydropathic establishments.
SHANDON.
West Shandon House to give the hydro it’s proper title, has the reputation of being one of the most beautiful places of the kind in the country. The grounds are charming even in winter while the large conservatory forms a most delightful lounge and promenade in cold weather. Every hydro nowadays must have its own golf course, and that at Shandon is an excellent one, its picturesque situation making it a favourite resort even with those who do not golf. A very large number of applications have already been made for the Christmas holidays, during which period a bright and varied programme will be carried through. The ball masque arranged for December 31 should prove a great attraction, and among other entertainments there will be tableaux concerts, theatricals, progressive whist, and a pianoforte and vocal recital by Mr and Mrs Jean Walther.
Shandon People and History 