The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-12
THE WINTER IN PAU.

PAU AS WINTER RESORT FOR INyALrDs-ITs
RESOURCES IN THE WAY OF AMUsEMExTs-
FOX HUNTING, CRICKET, POLO AND srEEpLE-
CHASING.
PAU, May 81, 1876
You will not be surprised TO learn that tho severe
weather which has prevailed all tho spring in tho north
and OF France has detained later than
usual in southern winter quarters Pau has been
especially favored this season. and the American colony
which Is usually very numerous here, prolonged IT'S
soiourn almost to the middle OF May. THIS unusual
extension oil the period Of winter exile from their
homes, 10 which invalids wero compelled to submit,
was due TO the fact that. while cold winds aud snow
storms prevailed all Europe, Pau aono preserved
the privileged temperature, tho beneiccnt effects OF
which have been earnestly aud frequently proclaimed
by The most learned members Of the medical faculty
In France DR.. Louis, England DR.. Taylor, and moro
recently 81 H. Dr. Cazcn0vc dc Ia Roche have taken
to dwell upon its remarkable results In the
treatment classes OF disease may state that
in period Of fur years the mortality among English
and American iIvalids has not averaged more than
one IN sixty iyc per annum, aud among persons NJ;
icc.cd with lung diseases IN loo There has not been
a single death among children during tnat period
although several OF them arrived here IN aclcaic
state 81 health
But Pau not merely place suitable for the OF
affections OF tho throat and lungs IL Is also o tho
plcasantcst winter resorts the Continent for the
healthy and idc Tho means oil amusement arc varied
and well sustained. excellent pack oil hounds
blcs those fond u fox hunting to follow the
sport through oil the most diversified anu pictur-
cstue regions Imaginable. independently OF the two
race meetings which take place Marcn and April,
and which numerous anu oitcntnics popular horses
entered slcepcchascs frequently organized ny
the Socctc dcs Courses Alternately win these sport
ing meetings polo, cricket, lawn tennis and Bamnton
assemble large crowds OF spectators the fields
atcd just outside the town.
For those whose age health nclincs them TO less
active u.cnonts there the OF the mill
tary music IN the Place Henri w. the theatre with
excellent company and the concerts at the Casino The
promcnadcs numerous, varied and agreeable owing
to the proximity OF the Pyrcnces, and the public
library IL rich In well selected and valuable works.
There also several English and American book
stores where the most rcccnt publications OF the two
countries 10 be had. Tho hotels large
Portable and the public vehicles and moderate
price The places Of worship numerous and
members OF the Reformed Church have several rclis.
ions cdiccs OF their In Short nothing Is want
ing 10 render Pau agreeable TO visitors Of cvcry class
and condition II has got skating rink which
10 ircqucntcd by the best society Of the town.
Next season PROMISES Ia be mn exceptional ono at
Pau Already, through the agency OF the Union Syn
dcaic, which occupies itself gratuisously with these
matters large aunbcr OF apartments IN the town and
several villas IN tho cnvrons have bocn al
vance. II Is expected that tho season will be an
usually brilliant one