Daily Republican., 1884-03-17
CAPE NAY POINT.
A New Winter Resort

n N0W "nuu0b NSDOBts
Letter In New York Home Journal, Mare
18th.
For one hundred years Cape May ha
been enjoyed and eulogizsd ~ one o
Americas greatest summer resorts, bu
Its name has always been ASSOCIATED
with NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. by the sea
and, until within year or two, no on,
ever thought of going thither, either fol
health or pleasure, before tho June rosel
began TO bloom
That this section of the coast possess
ed the qualities requisite for an agree.
able place of winter residence, It's geo
graphical and meteorological conditions
afforded ample proof, and as soon al
the demand for convenient and accessi.
Bile 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 point
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
neighb0ring resorts on the Atlantic
coast the softening climate influence Of
the Gulf Stream and ocean breezes, and
possesses in addition the geographical
advantages of its more southerly stu.
alton and its almost insular character.
Under these conditions the climate In
temperate and genial, while the pure
ocean bieeZes makes exercise constant
delight.
The town Ia 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 al ample water
supply, gas works, and thorough sys.
tenn of swerage. Two Of the hotels,
the Cape House and Bellevue, are now
open. They are conducted by expert.
enced managers, who know how TO en-
tertain their guests, and take pride 10
doing 10. The houses are made com.
Portable by steam, and their sun par
lors are the delight of the invalid.
As a sanitarium the Point is much
CbtcC"Cu. mdidI la IN unhuOWAs uc
Boderateness Of the temperature and
its freedom from sudden changes are
peculiarly beneficial to sufferers from
lung diseases and under the tonic |
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 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 to
bring ennui in its train. City people
have already made this discovery, and
1t IL now q very common event for
parties Of twenty or more to select Cape
May Point as a place of social reunion
and relaxation.
There are pleasant walks for the
pedestrian. 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
10 Cape May City. At the station at
Cape May City the tourist changes TO
the comfortable cars Of the Delaware
Bay and Cape May Railroad which,
after few minutes run, land him al
most at the door of his hotel. To the
casual tourist, who can steal the time
Tor few days holiday. we heartily
this delightful trip, and give
lim timely warning to prepare to re-
main longer than he anticipated, unless
10 is proof against the fascinations Of
air, delightful tempera-
ure, and sunit seas.