Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-23
A WINTER SANITARIUM.
THE CHARMS OF THE SEA Dl,R- ING THE iNcLEMEN1 MONTHS.

ING THE iNCl6MENT MONTHS. Place for Health, Rest and Recrea-
 tion-An Endless, Everchanging Pan-
 orama of Human Life-DroI Looking
 Bazaars-The Seas Fascinations.
 A midwinter respite of O few weeks from the distractions of social life, or the cares of business. has come to be, iE this eager, push inr restless existence of modern times. al- most a necessity. If we will not, or cannot, sstake it easy" on the way, we must halt and make a special business of resting-a method more in accordance with the American tenn perament. And so Lent, which ought to be, if it isn:t quiet and dull in the city, is the season of we'll earned rest for the fashiona- ble 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; vet within a few hours ride of New York there is charming city by the sea where every winter there is a gathering of fashion, wealth and beauty, representing the we'll 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- trely forswear all amusement. Surely not. A hop every week, parties. even an occasional german, receptions, teas, etc., with dis erect, distinctly unimpeachable game of cards for the more staid patrons.
 CONFERENCES 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 tLe board walk" which extends along the waters ed 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, ono 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 flow of the tide at their feet. What a study! Here group of invalids, tempted out of doors by the clear, sapphire sky, which secs 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 it's fragrant breath. New life seems to creep into their veins, a faint color comes to the fair cheeks as they stroll along and listen to the chant of the waves.
 There couple in whom health, strength and happiness seem personifed, they, too, are watching the bright, sun kissed waters; but if the expression of his face means aught the color on her cheek is not wholly due to the crisp breeze that is ruff1ing the dainty tresses of her dark hair, and the ''wild waves' are telling 0 very sweet story-"a story new as laughter; old as tears" A little further on of ol,. For them there is no ''eternal note of sad ness' 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, changeful throng.
 DRoLL LOOKING BOOTHS. Along tho board walk are pavilions, or sun parlors, where one may enjoy the warmth and brightness without being actually ex- posed to the outside air, and from, whose i sheltering windows the magnificent and fas- | ciEatng spectacle of storm may be safely and comfortably witnessed There are droll looking booths or bazaars, at which every :hing that dwells in earth, air or sky may be procured. Things, eatable, drinkable, wear ! 1 the mind of man to conceiqe and invcnt-are i here in startling array. One can have eigh- l teen tint=oes, three slaves 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 gayoty 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 el- | 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 ill, merry or sad, grave or gay, young or old, this favored spot hath charms for all.
 And what is tho secret of the mysterious powerful fascination of the seas One thinks | of tho 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 fail earth can they be moro appropriately ap piled.
 Like a willful woman, the sea has it: moods, changing and fitful as the wind that ruffles it's calm, blue depths.-Atlantic City Cor. New York Star.
 The Treasurer of English Monarchy
 thought, perhaps, in her majesty's absence I might gain admission to the place by ''per suading;' the lodge keeper and the officer il charge, for Q yellow key will open every