The Carlisle independent., 1909-08-05

An interesting ceremony recently took place at Bournemouth, when the lord mayor (Sir George Truscott) opened the enlargement of the pier, which his father, Sir Francis Trus- colt, originally opened. No seaside resort in England is making more re- markable strides than Bournemouth. Development of the most satisfactory character is seen in every direction and the demand for houses on the part of those who wish to make the town their permanent abode is in- creasing every year. In view of the wonderful progress witnessed, people can hardly believe that until nearly the middle of the nineteenth century Bournemouth did not even occupy a place on the map Of England. It's re- markable growth is. of course, mainly traceable to the great natural advan- tages of the place, in respect alike of situation and sanitary conditions.
 The lovely and salubrious town is situated at the western extremity of Hampshire, on a magnificent bay bounded by lofty cliffs On these there are wide and well-kept paths. plentifully supplied with seats and shelters, while winding avenues and steps at intervals along the shore form an easy means of communica- sion between the upper and lower levels of the coast The duke of Argyll aptly described Bournemouth as the garden city by the southern sea-" and seldom has an individual opinion, thus tersely given. been more heartily and widely indorsed than in this particular instance. England is rich in watering-places which com bine beauty of coast-line with that of inland scenery. and Bournemouth cer- tainly heads the list in this respect, for rarely, even ol the south coast, can be seen more perfect combina- tion of bold cliffs and golden sands with belts of woodlands, "sweet-smell- ing of pine leaves and grasses" which mingle their ealth-bestowing odors with the scents of the shore and the breakdown breaths of the sea.
 To the holiday seeker lured shore wards in summer. Bournemouth holds out unrivaled charms. There is no taste which she is incapable of grati- flying, no age at which her many at fractions can be said to pail, for she appeals to grabbed age and youth alike To the invalid she gives as surance of returning health, to the healthy a perennial round of whole some pleasures; to the young the joyous activities which give additional delight to living. and to contemplative old age the calm and peace necessary to the well-being of human existence in it's decline.
 The sands of Bournemouth are source of perpetual happiness to the children, who build all day with its damp, golden grains unsubstantial castles which topple into the incom- ing tide. or dig into it's saffron depths shallow beds nswhich to immure some tiny wandering wave. The beach has its attractions for their elders also, as they lie prone in olissful ease in the rich sunlight on the warm, smooth pebbles and
 ". Watch the children sport
 upon the shore,
 And hear the mighty waters rolling
 evermore."
 But it Is the rural aspect of Bourne mouth, combined with it's seafront, which constitutes the chief charm of this lovely watering-place. The cliffs alone form feature, the beauty of which no one can deny, as he gazes from their pine-clad summits out to sea, or watches the glories of a sun set from some lofty scar. or marks at daybreak the speed of some light winged pleasure boat
 With white sails flying on a yellow
 sea"