New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-07-22
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SIR Nice was certainly at one time the most
famous Winter resort FOR consumpdve iuyads. but these
are years have ought about division Of such guests
with her neghbors Of Mcn.0ne and Cannes Perhaps the
fact Mcntona enjoys five degrees more OF heat has
determined her claim entertain - large port on OF
the heatseeklng public And then the climate OF Nice
as her good people never tired OF telling you, Is
treacherous Indeed IL not willing to observe GER
tain sanitary rules such seeking early shelter from the
chill that strikes I'D from the earth even before the
touches the horizon would De much wiser 10 remain in
continuously collier regions The shock that sezes the
nwary mortal who reckessy neglects TO reach his
donicle before the great lumnary makes us
last salute to the world OF Nice, is calcu-
lated TO try the strongest unacclimatcd physique.
The locality OF Nice also Is perhaps the least beautiful on
the long line OF which takes IN the rival towns. If
Mentone and Cannes with most Of other SITES were not
all superlatvey blessed regards situation, Nice
would appear enphatically what she really is-a
beautiful modern city, lying beside a curously Old
parent town. surrounded with great charms u landscape
such mountain and alone can combine. In social
attractions Nice Of distances her rivals far away
Balls operas aud carnival with its endless tttes, offer
their distractions in quick following variety, while
pleasant intercourse exciting hirtations can be
cultivated nowhere under agreeable auspices
Nice boast OF Of the finest promenades in
the world. II sweeps its broad way for mile and
half beside the eyer-channg blue OF the Mediterra
mean. On side palatal hotels set in gardens of
bright flowers interspersed with stately villas over
topping their luxurious surroundings, form an elegant
rampant Tor this arisocrac drive where splendid "turu-
oats" roll from o'clock in the afternoon until :. Ger
tanly Nice is the Winter paradise Of the millionaire.
Partisan Injuries he had for slight advance on
Parsan prices and the dyincs sunshine is thrown into
this sum OF comforts with royal ayishness that
asks neither money price. Then imagine buying tie
most glorious roses all the Winter thrUugh-a whole
fu-for what single bud would bring in ruder ciimes,
and then early Spring spreads unlimited flowers for ell
the world in be great hedges OF roses and seanus that
O,erruH the whole neishborhood
From the promenade bordercd by the sea and dotted
with palms ana the malaria deiyng eucalyptus, she
lover OF the old and curious readily wander of into
the ancient town, where sound from the fashionable
world, close beside H. ever seems 20 enter Perhaps
there Is an added charm In this very proximity To
come upon genuine bit Of the oin time, where the
that wonders how ever the pry-
ing sun finds cracks wide enough through which to shed
himself IL oi;entincs Rest from the whr and glare just
outside The quaint old houses. with their lower stories
made little shops tower up 70 heaven like
great cliffs and the sensation OF walking through narrow
corgs Is scarcely relieved by the occasional retreat Of
the buildings form the market squares Thee bright
spots that court the sunlight like pictures set IN
somber frame. where all the gay color, Of fruit an3
vegetable harmonic into grateful relief the dark
background.
Besides the travellers who fit through Nice route for
w.
whole Winter season These residents have done the
greater share beautlyng tic euyirons OF The city
Dukes, princes and cOmmoners vie with each other In
their selection OF lovely situations which to erect th'
result OF taste more les. in accord with the beautiful
features of the landscape To say that there are not IN
eighty piles calling themselves palaces or villas, among
these structures would be carrying compaisauce beyond
all possibility Of credit Luckily, nature has done so
much that moderate sen7e Of fitness in the outlay of
stone and mortar produces the most pleasing effects.
The short railroad that lies between he great gambling
resort Of and its reputable neighbor con
stanty crowded either by curious visitors or the ha5ues
Of tie former place living az Nice Cngng to the noun
rain-side after fashion which only risky in appear
ance this bit Of rail furnishes as charming views Of
curyine bay and sharp peninsula ind any
where even this picturesque coast trip 20 Monaco
made readily that after having once been there the
wonder Is that the visit il oftener repeated The
ga"at Casino however has been bnit on the neghborng
hight Of Monte Carlo aud Is connected with the town By
splendid road that down from it's ciSadel up
to the enchanted gardens where the great he'll is
ensArined. he terraces that lead up to the
only place in Europe whore public gambling If
egalizvd are each lovely than the last, until
among oriental blooms one comes upon tie great at
traction The building l., Of course. very handsome,
CONTINUING besides the great halls for play delightful,
comfortable room where two performance. are
given gratis daily with classical entertainment each
TEursday afternoon It certainly is aesthetic way
OF drawing crowds within the baefl atmosphere OF the
adjoining halls than the former custom in Wiesbaden OF
spreading splendid dinner for a nominal price.
During our visit We naturally were fascinated by the
ring OF players that surrounded the tables Men and
women sat or stood with book In Rand, calculating
chances according method peculiar 70 each and
utterly 0bliyious al around. One couple noticed
man and woman, both quite young, bus evidently old
hands, They played with fortune running over for an
hour or more until The winnings too heavy FOR their
pockets and they forced 10 carry Off part in hand
kcrchief heard aiervard that the peraons lost
SO largely later In the evening, that extra purse was
needed To mold OF the earlier gains In the
remarked the most rcckle Of the gamblers
enter the room listen With apparent appreciation 10
piece and then retire to irresistible attraction OF the
tables Perhaps they tnd certain repose 10 brain and
in the fine strains II one OF the best orchess VI
Europe and after such a resreshneat their calculations
N y have gained in exactness
But to return to Nice. A lounge through its bright
streets furnishes entertainment the most dissatisfied
OF her iuyali1s The display OF oriental goods can
scarcely ccpsed by the bazdars OF the East Artists
love 10 lngr amou the ru-s and wraps that suggest
many possibilities OF brilliant combinations Of color,
while the eweiry recalls the beauty of the hundred aud
one nights. who might here have furnished herself with
the most gorgeous toilet IN these brilliant shops.
Though the high prices doubtless prevent the residence
Of many artists Nice, yet several Of the fraternity
congreatr within i.s limits, and among the most Inter
,-tiug studo, Madame Hcgg attracts large STARE Of
attention This fine artist has raised her branch u water
color painting 10 q level never before reached by
painter oi flower pieces. Her broad treatment contrasts
eoa.nicuous with the miuciuG uannosm Of the style
I'm vogue few back. In the flowers, Wild or rare,
grouped with an abandon 81 grace that coDccal~ the high
est ar Madame Hegg has not only attained the greatest
r,coru Of touch but lie succeeds also in throwing
her work an atmosphere Of idesy that raises hes with
out % rival 10 the top of her profession.
Nor have We yet exhausted the attractions OF Nice.
ANON. AL the amusements that found where youth