The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1888-03-28
A WINTER SANITARIUM.
THE CHARMS or THE SEA DUR
ING THE lNcLEMENT MONTHS.

A Place for Health, Rest and Recrea-
tion--An Endless, Everchanging Pam
Drama of Human Life-Dron Looking
Bazaars--The Seas Presentations.
A midwinter respite Of few weeks from
the distractions of social life, or the cares OF
business, has come to be, in this eager push
ing restless existence Of modern times, al
most a necessity. If we viii not, or cannot,
''take it easy" on the way, we must halt and
make special business Of restfng-a method
more in accordance with the American tenn
permanent. And so Lent, which ought to be,
il it isn't, quiet and dull in the city, is the
season of well earned rest for the fashiona-
BILE world
The far away, sunny south, where the roses
never fade and the alligator's song is heard
in the land, Is favorite retreat for many;
yet within few hours ride Of New York
there is charming city by the sea where
every winter there Is gathering of fashion,
wealth and beauty, representing the well
known leaders Of the best society in New
York, Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore and
Washington. They come for health, rest,
recreation, or on pleasure bent; for, Lent
though it may be, one is not supposed TO en-
tirely forswear all amusement Surely not.
A hop every week, parties, even an occasional
german, receptions, teas, ETC., with a dis
Greet, distinctly unimpeachable game of
cards for the more staid patrons.
CONVENIENCE AND COMFORT.
The hotels are numerous and thoroughly
well equipped with every modern convenience
and comfort. One of the most attractive
features about the place is the "board walk,n
which extends along the waters de for
three miles and half. This ocean boulevard
fairly divides honors with the magnificent
beach, which has become famous as one of
the finest on the Atlantic coast On the
smooth, shining sands made firm and hard
by the pressure Of the waves, whether walk
ing, riding, driving or sitting still, one sees
an endless, everchanging panorama of human
life. Up and down, laughing, talking, merry
or sad, age and youth, weakness and strength,
on they go, like the ebb and How of the tide
at their feet. What a study Here a group
of invalids, tempted out Of doors by the clear,
sapphire sky, which sees its own rare beauty
reflected in the glittering blue depths below;
the bright warmth of golden sunshine, the
pure, fresh, bracing breeze that seems to
bring vigor and hope on Its fragrant breath.
New life seems TO creep into their veins,
stroll along and listen to the chant OF the
waves.
There, couple In whom health, strength
and happiness seem personified, they, too, are
watching the bright sun kissed waters; but
II the expression of his face means aught the
color on her cheek is not wholly due to the
crisp breeze that is ruffiing the dainty tresses
of her dark hair, and the wild wavesr are
telling very sweet story-"a story new Us
laughter; old as tears.n A little further on
comes a party of laughing, happy children.
For them there Is no eternal note of sad
nessn in the song Of the sea. They shout
with glee at the merry, mad frolics of the
huge, foam crested waves. They run and
jump and play with hearts as light as the
spray that caresses their bright, innocent
faces, and know naught Of the care and
sorrow which have left their mark on many
OF the moving, chnngeful throng.
DRoLL LOOKING BOOTHS.
Along the board walk are pavilions, or sun
parlors, where one may enjoy tho warmth
and brightness without being actually ex-
posed to the outside air, and from whose
sheltering windows the magnificent and fas-
cinating spectacle of a storm may be safely
and comfortably witnessed. There are droll
looking booths or bazaars, Mt which every
thing that dwells in earth, air or sky may be
procured Things, eatable, drinkable, wear
| able portable-all that 1t has entered into
the mind of man to conceiqe and invcnt-are
here in startling array. One can have eigh-
teen tintypes, three shaves and dinner for
| fifteen cents.
Atlantic City believes in the adjuration
which bids us ''be all things to all men,
There is variety enough in the life here to
suit each and all. For the votaries Of fashion
and pleasure there is gayety OF all sorts. For
the thoughtful student, or the seeker after
rest and quiet, surely there cannot be more
congenial spot than this, where one is face to
| face with the grandest mightiest of natures ell
| ements And health has already established
beyond dispute her claim to having set the seal
OF her own regeneration upon the city by the
sea. Thus, well or i'll, merry or sad, grave
or gay, young or old, this favored spot hath
| charms for all.
And what is the secret Of the mysterious,
| powerful fascination Of the seal One thinks
of the lines written about the woman whose
fame for beauty and witching charms has
| come down through centuries, and will ring
! on through ages yet to come-'age cannot
! wither, nor custom stale her infinite variety
| The last ten words seem to strike the key
note, for surely to nothing else on this fair
earth cnn they be more appropriately APP
piled.
Like willful woman, the sea has its
moods, changing and fitful as the wind that
rufies its calm, blue depths. Atlantic City
Cor New York Star.