The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-03-15
LAKEWOODCHARMING IN SPRING.
Warmed by the Gulf stream and Retiolcnt
with OdOrOus Pine.

LAKEWOOD, N. j., March li.--People
who come to Lakewood for the first time
invariably remark about the wonderful
difference in climate between this place and
New York. which is only sixty miles away.
IL they consult a thermometer they are
surprised to find that II records a difference
in temperature something like twelve 10
fifteen degrees higher here than In the city.
If they ask the natives for a reason the
answer is:
Pine trees and sand"
That doesn't tell all the story, however.
While ii is no doubt true that the miles and
miles Of pine forest that surrounds Lake
wood on all sides screen the village from the
damp winds of the ocean. and that the
foundation Of sand upon which the village
rests provides a natural drainage for mois-
ture, yet these conditions do not entirely
account for Lakewood's mild climate.
Here's the secret Of it: Lakewood is nine
miles inland from the ocean and at this
particular point the Gulf Stream curves
in nearer the shore than 1t does at any other
point along the Atlantic coast. 1t is to the
Gulf Stream that Lakewood owes its climatic
advantages.
An instance Of this remarkable difference
in weather between this resort and New
York was noticed particularly one day last
week. In New York a heavy fog lay over
the city collision on the elevated road
and a ferryboat collision we're reported
the same day as a result Of the fog. Here
at Lakewood II was like day in June.
Lakewood is loveliest in March and April,
a fact not thoroughly appreciated even
by some of the casual visitors. II is in
the springtime that the resort shows to
best advantage. because with the balm
and fragrance OF the mild, pine-laden air
comes a touch Of the buoyancy, needful
TO the endowment of ideal spring weather
This Is the reason why so many tourists
from warmer resorts in the South make
Lakewood a stopping place on their way
to their northern homes
The visitor 10 Lakewood these pleasant,
sunny DAYS is inclined to believe that the
calendar man has made mistake and
that this month should read May instead
of March. Spring seems two months
further advanced here than in the immedi-
ate vicinity of New York The lawns
that line the village streets have taken
on the fresh verdure that only comes with
April showers. At the edge OF the side
walk in Main street, just opposite the post
Office, is a bed Of wood violets that have
been poisoning for three or four weeks.
In the pines the arbutus has already be-
gun TO blossom and at Georgian Court.
the 20. 900 vari-colored bulbs which were
Get out in the puzzle gardens several weeks
ago by Supt. W. A. Gillespie. are growing
so fast that the gardens will be ablaze with
color within a for night.
The white hats. linen shirt waists and low
shoes worn by the women visitors give the
resort a very suminer-like aspect Just
now. The park in front Of the big Lake
wood Hotel is one Of The attractive spots
in the village. and these pleasant mornings
and afternoons the rustic benches are
crowded with folks who lit there bare
beaded in the warm sunshine, hoping to
acquire a healthy tan before they return
to the city.
Boating is now one Of the most popular
outdoor pleasures here. From early morn
ing until lsie in the evening IN" placid
surface Of Lake Carasallo II dotted with
rowboats. and the old boatlnan who owns
the boat livery h. enjoying prosperity such
as he never dreamed ~ ~ the old day.
When Lakewood was just B1cksburg and
society people had no, yet heard II the
place.
or course riding. driving and golf and
tennis furnish healthy diversion for the
crowds Of Lenten visitor that are here
Golf can he played With comfort during
III. entire winter AT Lakewood