New-York tribune., 1905-07-16
THE WATER GAP POPULAR
Summer Pleasures Amtid Delightful
Surroundings.

Delaware Water Gap. Penn, July Is (spe-
ciaO Never has this resort been more popular
than lust now, and. this popularity has been in
creased somewhat the last two weeks, if the
,,,a++ar of arrivals be taken into consideration
The weather too has been all that could be de-
sired and has. in fact. been one OF the prime
agents in sending the large number or Visltors
here this week.
ON every hand the spirit Of social freedom
prevails and each house caters to a dlsthctlVe
class OF patrons. Each possesses feature
which it uses as drawing card for lis guests
From early morning until late at night there Is
something to amuse going on at the klttauhnV'
and the music is meeting With the approval OF
+he ei,ests generally. Bowling is the chief Oil
version in the way Of sports, and many are the
enthusiasts which delight in the game. Many
women are becoming good bowlers here ana
tournament between women bowlers of the Gap
is looked for shortly.
Nightly dances at the GIenwood are attract
ing many visitors from the various houses. and
there seems to be no end of the pleasure gained
thereby Every Friday evening a hop takes
place ct the River View. ana tits resort may
be truly said to be the Mecca for young people
The touring car in connection with the For
est House is at all times in demand. and many
are the extended trips now being taken ty VS.
I itors through this State and New-Jersey, Sing
| ing is a popular pastime and number of we'll
known voealistse add to the quality of the
music
I Many interesting bowling tournaments are be-
/ Ing played in the Delaware House casino. Ono
| Of the most exciting this week between
Joseph Graves and William Bishof. which re-
suited in victory for the latter.
t The imported burros are causing considerable
amusement among the guests and a laughable
| scene was the one which happened this week,
| The Central House was pleased to greet many
| OF its former patrons this week, and visitors
were taken care of in good style
At the Mountain House the breeZes are at
| all times felt, despite the heated rays OF the
sun. Surrounded it is by cluster of trees.
| 1t is delightful place TO spend the SuInrnef.
and large number Of visitors are already there.
In fact at every hotel the season is now at its
/ best, and the engagements for middle July are
making il necessary to resort to cottages near
! by in order to accommodate those who have
| come with the earlier promise of securing quar-
| terS.
| Edward and Sidney Stern, of New YoGdk are
| at the Glenwood. and indulge in drives through
| the surrounding country
| A. J. Tisdale. of New York, is among the Wis
| itors at the Kittatinny.
Mr.. and Mrs R A Longwell are at the Water
| Gap House.
| William Bishof, Joseph Gross, Frederick Gross.
| DR.. Joseph Chandler and DR.. Schnedt are a
party of enthusiastic bowlers who are at the
| Forest House.
Mrs. T. R. Farrell and the Misses Louretta
| Anna and Alice Farrell are at the Glenwood
| House.
w. J. Williams, Of Brooklyn. visitor at
the Central House this week
! John Joseph Morris, of New-York, is enjoy
( ing a two weeks stay at the Riverview.
| Miss Blichindorfer, Of the metropolis. is an