The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1884-03-29
CAPE MAY POINT-A NEW WIN.
TER RESORT.

Letter IN New ORR Home Journal, March 18th.
For one hundred years Cape May has
| been enjoyed and eulogized as one of
America $ greatest summer resorts, but
its name las always been associated with
summcr-summer by the sea-and, until
within a year CT two. no one ever
thought of going thither, either for
health or pleasure, before the June's
roses began to bloom.
That this section of the coast DOS
sessed the qualities requisite for an
agreeable place of winter residence, its
geogl phica. and meteorological condi-
tons ailold ed ample proof, and as soon
as the demand for convenient aud Access
Slble winter retreats made itself felt, the
Cape May Point people were not SLOW to
utilize the natural advantages of the
site. Last winter one hotel here opened
its doors to winter guests. The venture
succeeded beyond expectation. This
winter Increased success has followed
Cape May Point is an outlying suburb
OF the older city, aud is situated at the
extreme end of the Jersey coast. The
little town is washed on ali sides, save
one. by salt water. 1t shares with
neighboring resorts on the Atlantic coast
the softening climatic influence of the
Gulf Stream aud ocean breezes, and pos
sesses in addition the geographical adj
vantages of its mere southerly situation
and its almost insular character. Under
these conditions the mid-water climate
is temperate and genial, while the tonic
influence of the pure ocean breezes makes
exercise a constant delight.
The town is laid out in streets and
avenues, aflording pleasant walks and
pretty drives. Handsome hotels adorn
the beach, and tasteful cottages add
beauty to the landscape. The town is
weli-organized, has an ample water
supply, gas works, and thorough sys-
TEN of sewerage. rwo of tie hotels,
the Cape House and Bellevue, are now
open. They are conducted by expert
enced managers, who know how to en-.
terrain their guests, and take pride in
doing so. The houses are made eomfor-
table by steam, aud their sun parlors are
the delight of the invalid
As slnitarium the Point is much es-
teemed. Malaria is unknown. The
moderateness Of the temperature aud
its freedom from sudden changes are pc
culiarly beneficial to sufferers from lung
diseases: and under the toaic effect of
the sea air it is surprising how rapidly
one gains strength and vigor. Nervous
diseases disappear, and sweet refreshing
sleep follows as a consequence.
Well, people, too, find no lack of en-
joyment at the Point, and a visit of
few days or even weeks is not likely to
bring ennui i'll its train. City people
have already made this discovery, and it
is now a very common event for parties
Of twenty or mere to select Cape May
Point as 4 place of social reunion and
relaxation.
There are pleasant walks for the pc
destrian. Driving may be heartily en-
joyed over the smooth reads, 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 comfortable ears of the Delaware
Bay aud Cape May Railroad which, after
a few minutes run, land him almost at
the door of his hotel. To the casual
tourist, VINO can steal the time for few
days holiday, we heartily commend this
delightful trip, and give him timely
warning to prepare to remain lorger
than he anticipated, urles he is proof
against the destinations of exhilaratipg
air, delightful temperature, and sunlit
seas.