The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1884-03-19
CAPE MAY POINT.
A New Winter Resort.

Letter in New York Home Journal, March l2th.
For one hundred years Cape May has
been enjoyed and eulogized as one of
Americas greatest summer resorts, but
its name has always been associated with
summer-summer by the sea--and, until
within year or two, no one ever thought
OF going thither, either for health or
pleasure, before the June roses began TO
bloom.
That this section of the coast possessed
the qualities requisite for an agreeable
place of winter residence, ITS geographic
al and meteorological conditions afforded
ample proof, and as soon as the demand
for convenient and accessible winter re-
treats made itself felt, the Cape Nav
Point people were not slow to utilize the
Natural advantages of tho site. Last
winter one hotel here opened its doors to
winter guests. The venture succeeded
beyond expectation. This winter increa-
sed success has followed.
Cape May Point is an outlying suburb
of the older city, and is situated at the
extreme end of the Jersey coast. The
little town is washed on all sides, save
one, by salt water. 1t shares with neigh
boring resorts on the Atlantic coast the
softening climatic influence of the Gulf
Stream and ocean breezes, and possesses
in addition the geographical advantages
of its more southerly situation aud its al
most insular character Under these con
ditions the mid water climate is temper
ate and genial, while the tonic Influence
of the pure ocean breezes makes exercise
a constant delight.
The town is laid out in streets and NV.
enues, atfordng pleasant walks and drives
Handsome hotels adorn the beach. and
tasteful cottages add beauty to the land.
scape. The town is wcll-organized, has
an ample water supply, gas works, and
through system of sewerage. Two of the
hotels, the Cape House aud Bellevue, are
now open. They are conducted by ex-
perienced managers, who know how to
entertain their guests, and take pride in
doing so. The houses are made COM
Portable by steam, and their sun parlors
are the delight of the invalid
As sanitarium the Point is much es
teemed. Malaria is unknown. The mod
erateness of the temperature and its free
dom from sudden changes are peculiarly
beneficial to sufferers from lung diseases;
and under the tonic effect of the sea air
1T is surprising how rapidly one gains
strength and vigor. Nervous diseases
disappear, and sweet refreshing sleep
follows as consequence. sa..
Well people, too, find no lack of en-
| joyment at the Point, and a visit OF q few
days or even weeks is not likely to bring
ennni in its train. City people have al
ready made this discovery, and it is now
very common event for parties of TWEEN
ty or more to select Cape May Point as q
| place OF social reunion aud relaxation
| There are pleasant walks for the ped
estrian. Driving may be heartily enjoyed
over the smooth roads, and good boating
holds out opportunity of more vigorous
exercise.
From Philadelphia the Point is easily
accessible by the West Jersey Railroad to
Cape May City. AT the station at Cape
May City the tourist changes to the COM
Portable cars of the Delaware Bay and
Cape May Railroad which after q few
minutes run, land him almost at the door
/ of his hotel. To the casual tourist, who
can steal time for few days holiday, we
heartily commend this delightful trip,
and give him timely warning to prepare
to remain longer than ho anticipated, I'M
less he is proof against the destinations
Of exhilarating air, delightful tempera-
ture, and sunlit seas.