New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-07-16
SUMMER LEISURE.
THE CHARMS OF SPRING LAKE.

IPROM \ SlECTAL CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRIEUNE1
SPRING LAKE, July 15.-There are many places
pleasant TO In along the Jersey coast,
but perhaps that exccls It's rivals in many respects
is Spring Lake situated few miles below Long Branch.
All these resorts have the surf ana the beautiful beach,
and soIne boss the added attractions OF fres h
water lakes Spring Lake into this latter
class and thus Ear perhaps does not rank Asbury Park
or Oecan Grove but at Spring Lake there is attempt
TO force growth in pety temperance. There is no
obligation hero TO serve God and Mammon at the same
time.
80 it Is tina. Spring Lake Is charming spot and much
resortcd 10 by persons in search of pleasure In quiet
way-not too quiet, bu: Just quiet enough. The prnc
pal inn is the Monmouth Hotel, situated between the
ocean and one end OF the lake The surf side,
and fresh water and boats tho other only o
few steps away. Tho lake fortunately is not large
and one can satisfy tho demands OF the most
aquatic young woman by rowing her al over this sheet
OF water in couple Of hours without great fatigue and
even then take occasional rest in he shade OF the
trees which down TO the cd OF tao clear water
There would be moro shade to spare tho trees were
taller. or If fewer infatuated couples sought the seclu
sion OF tho nooks and curves Pond lilies afford an ox
celcnt excuse for boat rides.
The hooi itself IL large AMI plea antly furnished tho
service good nd tho table excellent Thcrc places
in the world cheaper. but probably the table is
not good There is music in the morning in
me parlor and In the ballroom in the EVENING
Hhot inidnlSht by gentlemen IN the bull rhs *, or
c2 DC es aIf ha6t Of the place The hathns
There lighthouses and bathngsus to hire, and the
suits are no more gritty and awul than other
fashionable place Tho grounds around the hotel are
well Kept, and are improving constantly. There Ia
grass, and there are we'll atcrcd drives fountain
certainly ats little weak, and perhaps more. Then
there are many pretty cottages OF al shapes mostly AT
legged to be IN the sly of Queen Anne. There beds OF
pretty howers, ana at times there have been as
many as ave beautiful! and charmingly dressed Young
women to one youns man There are also several lawn
tennis courts rvate) conveniently situated for the dis
play OF muscle, agility and Observation-Disclosures
Ihere might be some improvements The billiard table
might ho more plcd>aniy accessible TO ladies; there
ought to be bowling alley; there might he a small table
or TWO two dozen Wouldn't he too many, the NCran
das to obvato tho necessity Of setting glasses of lemo
thus rendered adhesive to the next occupant.
All awning, to he lowered the sweeps
around, would make more shade; and an occasional
enid or two less running in and out OF the long windows
would make less noise.
Among the guests Prof G. L. Morris, OF Johns
Hopkins University, pnd party OF friends, George T.
Peabody ana family, john Born, Nj kahm wife aud
daughter, T. futNam aud family, Professor A. J.. Ran
ney c. West and family. Dr. James c. Wilson, Mrs.
NJ 4: SCcor aud tamlly,E :. Chaplin and family, Charles
O. Mouer and family, John L. Bctz, jr, and family
James OConnor and family. j. X. L0ckman and family
and T. l.. Chatarti, r.
Don't let them put you In the Carlton Annex