New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-24
AMONG THE PINES.
STRAY NOTES FROM LAND OF BALM-DoINGs
AND PEOPLE AT LAKEWOOD.


Lakewood y. j. Nov. % (SpeciaD.-Ialrwood-
sometimes called Bricksburg not because bricks
ever made here but because man with three daugh-
te who were respectively called Carrie sal and Joe
and after whom the larger Of the two lakes is
named. Carasalgo, once lived here and owned most
of the propery-is. perhaps, the most popular autumn
and winter resort the Atlantic Coast Being
only few miles from Ncw-York. and with a com
Portable railway service which enables one 10 leave
New-Iurk at 30 Of an afternoon and arrive here at
in the evening. it naturally attracts many people for
a visit of a few days at time In the season, which
does really arrive until after Christmas very Jolly
parties in the habit of coming down here for little
rest and amusement Just Lakewood is out of
season, and in consequence, the hotel and boarding
houses are far from full Most Of those who here
have for definite purpose; to get rid Of their
colds and other dsagTecabc ailments peculiar 10 what
is called the climate of NewYOrk But why it Is
called climate nobody TO understand, or. at
least TO be able to explain II would be very much
better TO carry our AnglOmania a little further and
cali 1t nOthing-just grOwl at IT, Now. down here.
have climate as rule, and unless all signs fail. This
wear all signs have failed and. instead Of a bright,
beautiful month Astounding I'm brisk. bracing days we
have worried along through weeks of dreary drzzlcs,
now and again relieved by vigorous dowDpour or
glimpse Of sunshine. There is thing however. that
the Lakewood native boast Of and he misses
an opportunity do 50, and that IS the air of the
place. Between here and the sea there are nine
miles Of splendid pines. splendid more because Of
their density than Of their size. Through these the
winds Of the must blow. The consequence of this
arrangement is that, matter how bolsterousy the
east winds may howl, nor how bitterly cutting IT may
be on the coast, this forest the purpose of the
charcoal in the filter. and by beneicent pro
cess of removes every element that prove
injurious 10 the delicate Of bronchial tubes
the most easily affected lungs Indeed l told
the other day that the physician here impressed
with the pure quality Of this air that he no longer
feared the results when he called in to grapple
with that disease which has proved fatal in New
York pneumonia. What fortune he would make
If he would only invent little vest pocket pine
forest 10 be adjusted TO ones whenever the wind
might blow from dangerous quarter.
When the sun shines brightly Lakewood is at ms
best and visitors find plenty TO do Out-Of doors. The
drives are charming around the lake and through the
pines And if one wants 20 further afcd. Their,
are Freehold. the county town Of Monmouth County
Allaire a picturesque ruin Of celebrated iron
works and toward the Toms River and Point
Pleasant Walking is one Of the institutions down
Oh the borders Of the lake there being Of the most
attractive ramblcs The path extends all the way
around, covering distance that almost reaches six
miles. Then those who care for riding and rowing
have every opportunity of gratifying their tastes.
rainy weather there the bowling alleys and billiard
ROOM where one while away hours that other
wise might hang heavily. There are some excellent
b0wlcs here, and have noticed some fine work done
by the well by the ! Mrs
Fargo, OF cw-Nork and Miss Fargo. Of Chicago, hard
at work the other afternoon with gay party.
The evenings might DOs>ibly seem dull 10 many but
after day spent In the OPEN air very glad % sit
before cosey WOOD nIe over book, or chatting win
some one who Is interesting the more 50 the better
or playing quiet rubber 0f whist. Then there X
always music going I'm the music ROOM and the young
and frivolous have every chance enjoy themselves
But why II Is more frivolous Ia dance than 10 do moth
Ing or play cards. DO not pretend 10 know. satur-
gay night is the night par excellence at Lakewood for
t oneI ule men come doWn. one f. find an
quamtance, for people whom everybody knows came
~, m0ng these have noticed secretary and Mrs
Whitney Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick J. die pcvster and
family, Mrs. Wilbur j. BlOOdgood Mrs Samuel Welsh
T. OF philadelphia Mr. and Mrs John ! StapIes'
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Lyman Short the Mssee he
MIS-: William Turnbull and the Misses Turnbuu Mr.
mckay and her daughter, Of Chicago Mrs richard
WAYNE Parker, OF Newark, and Mrs Gali ~ Nnnt,eai
new and very attractive addition 10 ne an,,"a
ments Of the place is offered by the Ladies, All
lctic CLUB which has been organized bv The ladtes
Of the place and IS 10 contain all sorts Of
for exercise and IS formally opened today