The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1894-09-26
FOREIGN SUMMER RESORTS.
The Most Beautiful Places in the World
Gambling Chief Attraction.


The Most beautiful Places in the World
Gambling Chief Attraction.
We are now nearing the borderland of
Switzerland. Some observations Of Ger
man cities and pleasure resorts may
prove Of interest. We came by
way Of 0stend, one Of the most
famous and fashionable watering places
in all Europe, celebrated for its magnifi-
cent promenade, fine sea air and sunny
weather. Here you see more style in one
minute than you see in England in ten
years. Credit for this is not due to the
Germans, however, as it is an interna-
tional sort Of place, and it is your happy
privilege to claim every Well-dressed
man or woman as your countryman.
1t is brilliant sight to watch the
fashionably dressed crowd that throng
the prominade and Kmhans, and this
same Kurhans is the greatest attraction
Of 0stend. 1t is magnificent building,
so situated that it commands a fine view
Of the sea, and where every sport and
recreation can be had from the finest
concerts, to the alluring pastime Of
gambling, and these gaming rooms, |
must admit were most fascinating to
me, not to participate, but to watch, and
study the faces of others, as its express
sion betrays their inward emotions.
You can invariably pick out a novice
among the players. They play very
cautiously at first, and if luck is against
them, very soon leave the table or be-
come excited and reckless and play on
until stripped Of every penny.
Elegantly dressed women sit at these
tables hour after hour, eagerly watching
the balls play among the cOlOrs, their
faces tell no tales, even though they have
lost hundreds OF dollars. They quietly
leave the rooms with the apparent COM
pOsure Of winners, but underneath
madness and desperation reigns supreme.
1t is not at all unusual to see children
Of tender years playing at these tables,
with all the tactics Of habitual gamblers,
while parents stand calmly by and allow
and even encourage in a sport which
will ultimately shape their ruin.
1t is really touching to see some Of
their little faces, flushed with excite
ment and eyes filled with anxiety, for
they do dislike to lose, and if such be
their misfortune, they often leave of,
crying pitiously.
From 0stend we go to Cologne, cele-
brated for its grand cathedral, then on
to Mayence, an industrial city, and from
there to Heidelberg one of the most beau
tifully situated cities in all Germany.
In fact no town can vie with it in beauty
Of its environs and historical interest.
Here we remained few days, then pro-
ceeded on our way to Baden-Baden,
which lies at the entrance of the Black
forests, among picturesque, well-woOded
hills and charming scenery. 1t is one Of
the popular summer resorts in Germany,
unrivalled by Wiesbaden, only.
One afternoon we witnessed what was
called the 'battle Of flowers and a
prettier sight cannot be imagined. Be
tween and O'Clock all the people in
carriages drive through the avenue, their
equipage beautifully decorated with
flowers, and the pedestrians add to the
brilliancy Of the scene by throwing
flowers to their friends and acquaintaces.
Great interest was manifested in the
battle this year, the carriages being
completely deluged with flowers.
Our next place Of interest is Like
Constanc. This quiet spot seemed like q
haven Of rest after the turmoil and fash
ionable life Of Baden Baden. From here we
visit Shsffhausen to view the falls Of the
Rhine, on to Zurich and Lucerne, where
I may write again If time permits.
IDA RUTH STEWART.
Triberg, Bad. Schwarzwald, Sept.
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