The daily gazette., 1877-08-09
DELAWAR BEACH.
The Delights Of Summer Life at
the eeashore.
REHoBoTH, DELAWARE BEACH,

August IL 1871.
Now that the summer is at its height
with fiery heat, binding dust, and ener-
vating influences what more delightful
and refreshing than to leave dull city
life and revel in tthe poetry of nature,
whether in mountain, woodland, or
in
"The wonder and beauty of the shore
The glory and mystery of the sea?"
To our minds this last privilege excels
the varied beauty and richness of land
scapes, out of which many artists have
wrought immortal pictures, for who can
weary of the wonderful ocean with its
ever-shitting hues of rainbow gorgeous
ness, sits voice of might, its depth sub
lime. its face OF glorious light" Poets
and painters have never yet, with all
their Interpretations, conveyed one tithe
of the grandeur embodied in the expanse
of ocean, or the power of the "clanging
breakers and their ceaseless strife" We
are mysteriously held in contemplation,
and our souls go out In broader sweep
of emotion, like birds that spread their
wings for distant flight Again we are
exhllarated in new beating of the pulse
that brings with it thrill of gratitude,
sense of infinite power, or we are
dreamily lost or lulled to a peace which
reduced oui hundred little cares and an
noyances TO cipher. AT night we sleep
and all is forgotten, while the waves, like
watchers, Know no rest, and serenade us
with music all untaught, that neither
the most skillful hand nor voice could
successfully initiate. These are the de-
lights that are vouchsafed to visitors at
Newport, Cape May, Long Branch.
Naragansett,. and Rehoboth, Delaware
Beach. Here at tie latter place, with
some
FREEDOM FROM THE CONVENTIONAL
ITIEs
of the more fashionable reserts, we are
enjoying life by and on the ocean wave,
as bath is par excellence the feature,
and come rain or shine we cannot refuse
a dip in the Atlantic swells and free
mirthful sport with the foam edged bill
lows. 1t is very desirable TO be at the
Bright House within fifty yards of this
bath and thus to have every adva ntage
of the saline breeze. As a young girl
said yesterday, standing ON the portico
and delighted at the near approach of
beautiful schooner: at is so nice to be
within hailing distance, and to throw
kisses at the sailor lads" The'innocent
passing filtration Is a pardonable indul-
gence for pretty miss of fourteen, and
even the older, heads can enjoy fun, for
exdmple-a frolic In Delaware wagon
with good looking country driver, who
knowing that he has precious load of
city uelnoiselles and widows confines
himself not to mere answers to their
question; but merges into any number of
rhetorical phrases to suit the quality
folks who are in pursuit of pleasure by
the light of the moon. Lite at the sea
shore partakes of a variety of amuse-
ment, if only in simplest forms, and the
man of fifty cannot suffer from ennui
any more than the little child who play
ing in the sand builds up structures to
see them tepple down with every incom-
ing ripple, and yet this is a happy pas
time, no matter how unstable the work.
The mere act of dressing, eating, talk
ing, sleeping. and dancing which makes
upin great measure an adults eXis-
tence here is however not all that is ac-
complished-ishing, cunning, and boat
ing are pleasing occupations for the
gentlemen who compliment Rehoboth
for more favorable advantages then
other places. When dish of little birds
comes on to the table, furnished by a
kind, considerate friend (who all the day
before carried his gun with Zest be-
cause he had fair women In his eye as
well as the birdsl we have good word
also to say for Rehoboth. The darkey
who grins at the bit of toast and the
tiny treasure, highly seasoned, (that lays
on it so snug and brown) and passes one
plate and then another to the favored
party, seems to say appreciatingly. with
the celored brother who won prize in
the shape of game (and which is capital
ly drawn in Horpers Weekty) ''De breed
am small. "a
BUT DE FLAVOR AM DELICIOUS"
Well, these are some of the delicacies
which are not a need as long as delicious |
fish is served US morn, noon aud night. And
you who love crabs, soft-shell anu deviled |
(little Johnny B. says .devillsh things they
are when they catch at my toes in the |
bath.") you who. are tired OF beet, lam b, and |
mutton bought at city markets muet take |
the next train for RehoboLh and indulge IN |
ocean tare. Our party are located at the |
Bright House., which is titly named, as 1t |
shines with its newness aud cleanliness. Its |
white walled rooms, high ceilings, floors |
covered with mating, pretty cottage furnl- |
ture, and the close proximity To the sea !
are in themselves recommendations, to say
nothing of the kindS hearted proprietor, Mr.. |
Samuel ID. Whitney,, OF New York, who |
loses not an opportunity to make nis guests |
and to promote enjoyment. A |
few evenings since some impromtu tableaux |
were successfully carried out, and full at
tendance from the Douglass and Surf |
tefatigabe work performed by the ladies IN |
a single day. 'What'may they not do, and are |
they not always charming" said veteran |
AdmIrer the next morning in discoursing
upon the we'll selected scenes. "a Queenly
woman may descend from her high estate |
to wear tue disguise OF a lassie "Comrng |
thro' the Rye" aud yet be aGorably attract,
i've. And so with ali the ranks and coudl-
tions acted. The beauty OF lady Florence
in ''life ab,ve stairs' is enhanced twotoli,
aud Biddy pealing potatoes r'below stairs"
looks "pretty as pink" "Martba WASH
ngton'' still lives, though a century be gone.
Whence come those sweet strains ? She is
waiting" and sings a welcoIHe to her
lover. That lover will surely come. a
sleeping beauty of this day is like ripe
peach, luscious to behold aud nice to kiss,
so thought the one who knelt beside the
dreamer--a little Hebe OF ten summers,)
and how enhancing the "fairy tales" where
A iaIr young innocent face is speil-b )uud
over the leave. She would make Hans Ans
ierson proud that be had dipped his pen IN
he ink of romance and thus gladdencd lt~
sls eyes. Why art thou preparing for the
conquest" when with your arch manner
you might steal hearts at sigh or unawares?
and why, oh! Mary of Scotland, is it sad
to be Q Ieen why must you bid fart-
well ?-your weeping women tremble es