The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-03-05
LAKEWOOD AMONG PINES.
GOTHAM'S IN1ER REsORT shEL-
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"Lnure, tn the Fine- with No
Lack OF Pretty G:rI- In Winter Gowns.
VERY pleasant and health giving are these
days OF winter weather at Lakewood. After
the turmoil Of the city. made doubly ags RAJ
waiting by the unfriendly sky and toilsoms
snow and ice and slush under foot. the gentle
bracing breezes. the odorous pines. and the
Quiet ofthHmid%- forest walks ia like a blessing
from angels. There In one glory OF the sum
mer resort and another glory OF the winter
resort. 1t In not for any man to say which is
the greater glory. because It is all q question
OF disposition and OF mood
The other evening at Lakewood several
people. men and women. were sitting about
the rotunda OF the Laurel. in-ihe- Pines talk
ing in n lanGuid way. A great wood fire was
blazing on the hearth. and there were easy
chairs. well-groomed women. and men ap.
propriately dressed.
why said n man who hates winter and
who was at Lakewood Ivy accident. why
do you come to n cold place in winter7
Here Is no grass. no flowers. Why not 90 to
Florida or Bermuda, or somewhere else
warm and not insisting upon fires and n bur-
den OF wraps In the open mir
This was answered by n woman from the
Northwest. with money enough to give her
that freedom OF movement which is. after all.
the greatest charm OF wealth. Il like con-
trasts OF winter and summer said she. II
like seasons. But ! do not like the rigors Of
seasons. l do not wish to swelter in summer.
lido not like that cold. moist winter that prcys
upon the vital forces like n %yulturc.
Now. In summer the sea or the mountains
give me warm weather at its best. | can wear
thin gowns and can enjoy that languid free
dom which has no fear OF drnughts or OF catch
ing cold. In winter | might 60 to Mexico or
Florida. But l do not like all warm weather.
] think a touch OF cold weather with the feel
ing OF energy and OF Astounding health 10
necessary to make up the balance. So | share
the zero weather OF my own home. the snow
and the lee. that make outdoor life it impossible
or at best burdensome. come TO Lakewood.
Tho air is not warm. but neither is 1t cold.
1t is simply bracing. There are the cheerful
open fires. the ability TO get warm'the instant
one. wishes. There are the drives and the
walks in the open air. It is n sort Of sani;
saIy to u proper enjoyment Of the summer"
ween New YORK city and Iakrwoo% rro SS.
ably have been somewhat ~exasgerated. It
Of from those Keen. cutting Winds, that hit
a powerful hand. and that penetrate the open-
ings in the Clothing to nut a layer Of cold air
water. were being, poured down ones back.
Tho air is cold. but with a gentle GOODNESS that
braces resn wIth tS's ,n iTrita rhns , no,b r., s,na nous
rising a Lit and again declining as 1t follows
the contour 81 the hills. The pIne trees over.
iLis path. and there are bench., hers and
smell Of tho pines in ones .%nostriis is a pleas
ure That grows with repetition. In addition 10
satisfaction Of feeling that health and vigor
are entering into the body with each breath
one draws. are being stated at the pores OF
The, poets and the descriptive writer's have
done lnll Justice to the subject OF open fires.
In each Of these Lakewood hotels the omen iiro
and cheerful furniture and decorations. One
lust before going to he'd at night. And in each
Of the wide public rooms one may, lounge in
Will tie aid cf. its dancing flames: '''
,e Inere are e h VILE =. ana a w i%tS corridors; too; as
walls are OF glass and ali the lieht and sun
that are abroad mny rom. In freely. II one
60 our. one may walk in these corridors " and
Sre pines that rise straight and stifr from Inc
light snow that covers the ground.
Some invalids are about. but the invalids at
L.akcwoo I nre not II disturbing element. The
serious than prostration because OF too c.oss
attention to business or pleasure. They are
resting. The sanitarium feature o! the place
is not distinctly in evidence therefore. ami rosy
cheeks and bright eyes are in the majority.
But Lakewood is not gay with the gayrty Of
the summer resort. There Is dancing. there
is matchmaking. there is Irritation. But II is
subordinate TO the main business OF resting
and recurerating for the fierce campaign or
the summer. The %inatrons and the maids are
in winter quarters. us it were, and there are
dress parades. and drills. and the Ike. simply
10 Keep in good condition. Still. il one is 20
disposed. one may find the delightful dis
fractions OF love making in its various forms
here ns ut the summer resort. There arc snug
corners and little side rrrlors. the walk arouni
the lake is secluded. and the benches are con-
veniently placed. And the moonlight makes
eXce-din. soft md line contrasts through, the
weird pines. Tho winter girl hath her charms
no less than tn" snmmer girl. A pair OF fine
eyes and n pretty gown look wondrous well
with the freight OF them.
So while Lakewood has not heen constructed
with love making especially in view. that fen.
ture OF life when unmarried men and unmur-
ried women are TO be thrown together has NOT
been overlooked. The girls brint their gowns
with them. not Sd numerous nor so airy as tho
summer gowns. but most becoming wi'hal.
And they adapt them selves to the surround
inCs and strive to, make those pretty. inviting
pictures whicl, ny the heart OF man with long
Ing and admiration. The pity o. il is that
there. are so few men of tho proper age and
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