New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-08
DAVID B. PLUMER, Manager.

ments known all over the country. while their
programmes Of sport begin annually In November
and continued through the winter. with little
If interruption by Indictment weather
The oldest of these clubs. as weil as one or the
first golf clubs in the country Is the Golf Club OF
LakewoOd which has fine Is Tra Links s
bership. which includes many Of the best-known
tournaments Of this club have become famous
throughout the country. and always attract ne
affairs are managed by an efficient Board OF Gov
errors and its chief officers are Robert Bage Kerr
president; Jasper Lynch secretary, and George '"
The ocean County Hunt and Country Club O.. is
of later formation. with somewhat diversified "a.
ciitles for sport 1t mas excellent nne-hole golf
course a shooting-box and bird traps. kennels for
its hunting hounds. a stable for the use of mem
beers and a large and cow enient clubhouse which
is deliberately furnished 1t has a large member,
ship, and carries out interesting programmes eacn
season. Its business affairs are under the con,ro
Off George J. Gould PRESIDENT Coore George
b. NJ. Harvey. vice-president; Dwight NJ Harris
treasurer. and William A. Hamilton. secretary
HOTELS THAT HAVE GROWN FAMOUS.
But with all due Difference to the superior climate
of Lakewood and the strong attraction which Its OPP
portunity for open air and sporting life holds out TO
the Fashionable classes of wealth aid leisure. moth
ing has so directly brought the place into promi
nence and favor as a resort has the conduct or
its hotels. the Laurel House and the Laurel-in-the-
Pines Each OF these houses has its characteristics
which give II the favor OF its own particular eli
of time. and to all who travel up and down and
over and across American territory. seeking rest
and quiet, relaxation from the cares OF business
the pleasures OF social life. either is known
the synonyme of al that is modern and high class
in resort hotel life
Both the Laurel and the Laurel-in-t Pines were
built upon plans which contemplated as OF first
cples Each has the most approved methods Of
ventilation and drainage, and ali plumbing is under
thorites. while each draws its table drinking
T wa supply through Its own 1T, ed well from
dreds Of feet below the ground level; The dsre-
dalton principles and the constant and vsilant
care which is exercised to insure safety OF life and
the Laurel House and the Pines p and
are closely followed by similar and equally close
which in evidence. but OF no greater i'm
poTtance; in supplying every condition Of pleasure
The Laurel House. in its nineteenth season.
David B. Plumer Each year IT opens on the first
day Of October and closes on the last day of May.
year at ,nigh-water mark. 1t reckons among its
patrons from year to year many OF the best-known
else during the year. imparts 70 the house the
Is so frequently remarked by It's guests Its ser
point Of excellence it's musical and social functions
are made particularly prominent. and In all de-
paarmeenis Of the house there is prompt yet IN
proves it the product Of long and careful discipline
rescue location In its piney overlooking the
lake. and is a beautiful structure furnished With
out regard TO expense. Stree It's opening II has
been under the management OF Horace Porter who
probably enjoys "A larger acquaintance among the
favorites OF society particularly In New York than
any other hotel man in the vicinity of the meropo-
lis. His hotel is the favored resort the Younger
element OF society. and he has made every season
a success since the opening OF the house In
service and in every department OF housekeeping
| he premits no detail. however trivial 10 be neg
iected; ard the return from year to year Of long
| list OF the best people from New-York and other
large cities Is the best possible evidence OF their
| complete and perfect satisfaction MANY celebri-
ties OF National fame have at one time or an
| other been found at the Laurel in the Pines
Cottage life in Lakewood which might properly
| deserve a long chapter 10 Itself. must be briefly
| touched upon. The men who have here located
| their splendid winter homes have In instance
done upon impulse but after full investigation
and test Of It's conditions. All have spent from
to half dozen seasons In the hotels here before
purchasing land. and during their preparatory stay
have formed Impressions from their own experience
rather than from the influences OF howery pros
pectuses the sometimes prejudiced advice OF
| friends. George J. Gould spent four seasons IN
Lakewood before he purchased n foot OF land and
whatever may have been his specific judgment OF
the place II Is significant that he is now the owner
| OF large estate. with splendid mansion In the
midst OF spacious grounds the Lake Drive
| Others who should be mentioned In the same con-
| wood after trial OF It's charms Dwight NJ
| Harris Arthur b. Clahin George w. Stocky. Fran
| els =. Freeman. Captain a. NJ. Bradshaw Samuel
| D. Davis James Converse, Jasper Lynch Sher-
| wood b Ferris Eli Beard and Samuel s. Beard.
| Robert Bage Kerr. Francts A. Walthew. Frank d