New-York tribune., 1905-07-02
AT DELAWARE WATER GAP
Preparations for Much Summer
ENJOYMENT.

Delaware Water Gap, Penn, July (SpeciaD.
-Socials, sports, bathing, boating, fishing and
many other diversions have been the mode of
entertainment of the hundreds of guests at this
resort, and all the guests have had every want
in the pleasure seeking line fully met.
Those visiting the Gap for the first time are
entranced by the beauty of nature lavishly be-
slowed in this particular part of the Blue Ridge
region. The location is ideal. and the environ
ments just the sort desired by the tired, busy
city man. who, having worked through an ardu-
GUS season, is In search of complete change
and rest. The various modes of entertainment
are so diversified that one cannot tire even if
long season is spent here.
The summer population was nearly doubled
In the past week. and with the new arrivals the
gayety Of the resort increases materially. The
younger set especially have made the old Gap
ring merrily with their peals of joyous laughter
as they enter heartily into the various sports
and amusements of the region by day. and in
the evening they participate in the card parties
dances, balls. etc. arranged at the majority of
the hotels and boarding houses. The new BALI
room at the Glenwood is a leading attraction
while the Water Gap House and Kittatinny en-
tertain hosts in the same manner. There have
been several most enjoyable euchres this week
and the prizes were most desirable and eagerly
sought after by the players.
Music by excellent orchestras floats out from
the various houses all hours of the day and
night, and there is no such thing as lonely
moment In the whole region
The fine new bowling alleys of the Kittatinny
and the Delaware House have been thronged
from early morning till late at night, and there is
practically no end to the tournaments PLAYED
there. An especially interesting one was be-
tween the teams of women. They bowIed
beautifully. So much so in fact, that many of
the men folk who looked and encoura ged
them with applause would have been pleased
indeed, could they equal the record made by
these women.
There is diminution In enthusiasm over
golf and in consequence the Caldeno links have
been the resort of many persons who amuse
themselves by going the course. The sea-
son on these links promises excel all others
The drives through the country, with almost
panoramic effects, especially through the famous
Cherry Valley have been taken by many guests
and all are delighted with the beauty of the
scene which greets them on all Sides
Those not enjoying driving have amused them
selves climbing the various mountain paths
leading to vantage points of interest. In fact
there is no mere pleasure TO be had than bv
this means The rapidity with which the lost
appetite is reganed from a stay in this delight
fully healthful spot is shown by many persons
The Delaware. which winds its way through
the Gap and within easy access OF the houses
and hotels, furnishes fishing. baehing and boat
ing The bass season is open and many
large catches have been made. Never were the
prospects for bass fishing better. Many good
catches OF trout too, have been made In the
Cherry Greek this week
Great Preparations being made for the
Fourth of July. Tho engagements Indicate an