The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-03-28
Cape May Point.
A NEW WINTER RESORT.
Letter in New York Home journal, March iaih

Letter In New York Home journal, March 18Th.
For one hundred years Cape May
has been enjoyed and eulogized as one
of Americas greatest summer resorts,
but its name has always been asso-
ciated with summer.summer by the
sea--and, until within year or two,
no one ever thougt of going thither,
either for health or pleasure, before the
June roses began to bloom.
That this section of the coast pos
sessed the qualities requisite for an
agreeable place of winter residence, its
geographical and meteorological con-
ditions afforded ample proof, and as
soon as the demand for convenient and
accessible winter retreats made itself
felt, the Cape May Point people were
not slow to utilize the natural advan-
tages of the site. Last winter one
hotel here opened its doors to winter
guests. The venture succeeded beyond
expectation. This winter increased sue
cess has followed.
Cape May Point is an outlying sub
urb of the older city, and is situated at
the extreme end of the Jersey coast.
The little town is washed on both
sides, save one, by salt water. 1t
shares with neighboring 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 and its almost
insular character Under these condi.
tions the mid-water climate is temper
ate and genial, while the tonic infu-
ence of the pure ocean breezes makes
exercise constant delight.
The town is laid out in streets and
avenues, affording pleasant walks and
pretty drives. Handsome hotels adorn
the beach, and tasteful cottages add
beauty to the landscape. The town is
well-organized, has an ample water
supply, gas works, and a thorough
system of sewerage. Two hotels, the
Cape House and Bellevue, are now
open. They are conducted by exper.
fenced managers, who know how to
entertain their guests, and take pride
in doing 80. The houses are made
comfortable by steam, and their sun
parlors are the delight of the inva.
lid.
AS sanitarium the Point is much
esteemed. Malaria is unknown. The
moderateness of the temperature and
its freedom from sudden changes are
peculiarly beneficial to sufferers from
lung diseases and under the tonic eff
feet of the sea air it is surprising how
rapidly one gains strength and vigor
Nervous diseases disappear, and swee
refreshing sleep follows as a conse
quence.
Well people, too, find no lack of en-
, joyment at the Point, and visit of
few days or even weeks is not likely tt
bring ennui IN its train. City peopl
have already made this discovery, AM
it is now very common event for par
ties OF twenty or more TO select Cap
May Point as place of social reunion
and relaxation.
There are pleasant walks for tn
, pedestrian. Driving may be hearth
enjoyed over the smooth roads, an
good boating holds out opportunity c
more vigorous exercise.
From Philadelphia the Point
easily accessible by the West Jerse
Railroad to Cape May City. At tn
station at Cape May City the touril
changes to the comfortable cars of til
: Delaware Bay and Cape May Railroa
which, after few minutes run, Ian
him almost at the door of his hotel. T
i the casual tourist, who can steal ii
time for a few days holiday, we hear
lily commend this delightful trip, an
give him timely warning to prepare
remain longer than he anticipated, III
. less he is proof against the fascination
= of exhilarating air, delightful tempe
q AZURE, and sunlit seas.