Evening star., 1909-06-19

far south az Washington. ana because Of
it, proximity 10 the gulf stream enjoys
mild climate throughout the year, eX-
ceptionalty free from humidity
Extensive improvements made by both
the Pennsylvania and the Philadelphia
AMI Reading railroads have brought
cape MAY City within ninety minutes Of
Philadelphia. Its airline distance from
New York s but 13p miles. from Pitts
burg 30 miles, from Boston 500 miles,
from Baltimore lao miles and from
Washington 122 miles
The new Delaware River Bridge route
81 the Pennsylvania railroad offers
through sleeping service from the
north, south and west. and the Reading
railroad and the Central Railroad of New
Jersey. by way Of Lakewood. afford quick
through service from New York Splen-
did veStibuled trains are equipped with
parlor and club ear service. and no effort
has been spared to make travel to Cape
Nav city ideal in every sense.
The government has co-operated in the
development 81 the harbor. which is the
safest along the coast-absolutely land
locked and affording facilities for the
lleaSures of Yachting. The yacht club is
hut short distance from the hotel.
The evenneSs Of temperature of Cape
May IS. considering its latitude, little
less than remarkable. The situation IS
hut a triie more Southerly than Atlantic
city. and the Delaware bay TO the west
seems To temper the winds. This results
in higher temperature in winter than
Washington, or even Norfolk, Va. Sta
tistics show that the daily range Of tenn
perature compares favorably with that of
most distinctly southern localities
Capt. Theodore f. Townsend. for many
years signal officer al the Point. now
chief uf the Philadelphia branch of the
United States weather bureau, says:
There is less humidity at Cape May
Point than any other place on the New
Jersey coast. The average temperature
is lower in summer and higher in winter
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DR.. 5. Weir Mitchell. pre-emnent In
the medical world on nervous diseases.
saws: A. rest cure the climate Of Cape
May Point is truly remarkable" and 10
emphasize this faith he has sent many Of
his patients there.
The late John u. I-ankenau millionaire
rhiianthropist and founder Of the Mary
DrcNcl Home and House of DeaconesSes,
Philadelphia, approaching the natural
leaitn-sivng properties Of the climate
of Cape May Point built the large and
commodious villa that bears his name
a. rest house for the nurses OF the
home and German Hospital
Unique Asbury Park.
Asbury Park is summer resort without
prototype or precedent. Ii is distinctly
original and purely unique.
A holiday Of h"lida vs. up in the morning
10 stroll upon the white sands. down 10
Shark river on grabbing expedition. ont
10 sea iii a Yacht, after lunch game OF
tennis or golf. then row Oh the placid
lake aud - night after dinner a dance
III tie ballroom or an evening al the Pier
Theatcr where all leading metropolitan
attractions are produced. this is the sum
ner program for The young people.
Perhaps there is no Sayer evening scene
tn America than that which reigns on the
two-mile beach at Asbury Park and a few
blocks inland
Large hotels aud beautiful cottages are
brilliantly Illuminated and tne ocean
sidewalk is Ihrunged with people
AsOury Park Is undergoing 4 continual
transformation and even those Who sum
mrrcd here year ago would SCarCely y
recognize the ocean 'front.' 81 today. 50
extensively has 1t been improved. The
promenade. which extends for two miles
along the ocea, front, Is brilliantly light
ed by electricity Between tie principal
TaviIo,IS are located numerous pavilion
cites AT intervals. Soue Of which are
glass inclosed There are many sources
of amusement and recreation, such Il
bathing buatIHE. ocean fishing, yachting
grabbing. excursions ON electric ears &c
Long Branch. Pleasure bay, Shark river
feImar and thousand other pleasant
pastimcs FOR health and recreation.
Asbury Park is titty miles from New
York and eShty-five miles from Phila-
delphia The climate IS delightful during
the entire year, the cool summer breeze
is t1NlguratlnS ana nedithIui
There are no noSquii oeS nor swampS
the soil l. sandy gravel, and the country
round about is covered with pines. TIE
bathing is safe.
AsbtIry Park has broad avenues. lined
with beautiful buildings. parks and fine
lawns II is supplied with wholesome
drinking water. drawn from artesian wells
$40 Ia lStr feet deep The drainage and
sewerage are perfect.
Electric ears pass Hotel Brunswick ev-
c,y few minutes tu and from all railroad
stat ouS.
AsbIry Park has. within radius ot
ten nit, 10 lnlles o. beautiful drives