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

PAU AS A WINTER RESORT FOR INyALIDs-rTs
RESOURCES IN THE WAY OF AMusEMENTs--
FOX HUNTING, CRICKET, POLO AND srEEpLE-
CHASING
PAU, May 81, 1876
You will not be surprised to learn that the severe
weather which has prevailed all tho spring in the north
and centre France detained foreigners 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
sojourn almost to tho middle OF May. THIS unusual
extension oil the period of winter exile IRON their
homes 10 which nvads compelled to submit,
was due to the fact that, whilc cold winds aud snow
storms prevailed all Europe Pau alone preserved
the privileged temperature, the benehccnt effects OF
which have been earnestly aud frequent proclaimed
By the most learned members Of the medical faculty
In France Dr. Louis in England DR.. Taylor, and, moro
recently 81 II. Dr. Cazcnovc dc Ia Roche have taken
occasion dwell upon its remarkable results In tho
treatment classes OF disease may state that
in period Of fur years the mortality among English
and American invalids has not averaged more than
one sixty iivc per annum, and among persons M
icclcd with lung diseases IN loo There has not been
single death among children during that period,
although several OF them arrived here in delicate
state 81 health.
But Pau Is not merely place suitable for the OF
affections OF the throat and lungs IL IS also oi the
peasantcst winter resorts the Continent for the
healthy and ulc. The oil amusement varied
and well sustained IN excellent pack oil hounds cna-
bcs those fond u fox hunting 10 follow the
snort through ono OF diversified anu pictur-
craue regions Imaginable. independently OF the two
race meetings which take place IA March and April,
ana which numerous anu oncntincs popular horses
entered stucplccascs are frequently organized Dy
the socictc DIES Courses Alternately with these sport
ing meetings POLO cricket, lawn tennis and Badmnon
assemble large crowds o spectators IN the fields stu
aicd lust outside the town.
For those whose aye health inclincs them 10
active anu there the OF the mill
tary music IN the Place Henri w. the theatre with
excellent company and the concerts ut the Casino Tho
proncnadcs numerous varied and agreeable, owing
TO the proximity OF the Pyrcnces, and the pubic
library IL rich In well selected and valuable works.
There also several English and American book
stores where the mos, recent publications OF tho two
countries To be had. Tho hotels large and COM
Portable and the public vehicles clean and moderate
IN price. The places Of worship arc numerous and
members OF the Reformed Church have several rcIig
ious cdlccs OF their In short nothing Is want
ng 10 render Pau agreeable 10 visitors Of every class
and condition II has even got skating rink, which
Is ircqucnted by the best society OF the town.
Next PROMISES TO DO mn exceptional one at
Pau Already. through the agency OF the Union Syn
dcac, which occupies itself graluisousiy with these
matters large nunbcr oil apartments IN the town and
several villas tho cnvirons have bccn IN adj
IL Is expected that the season will be an IN.
usually brilliant one