New-York tribune., 1912-07-14
DELAWARE WATER GAP
A Quaint Tea Room One Of the
Attractions of Mountain Region.

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| Delaware Water Gap, Penn, July B-
| The Water Gap has been the centre of
vast whirlpool. as 1t were, during the last
week. the borders OF which are the large
| cities Of the East New York, Philadelphia,
| Scranton, Trenton, etc, all spinning about
| the centre and emptying out their host Of
summer people into this resort, where they
| are lost in pleasure and gayety.
| The great heat Of the cities has been
| big factor in making the business Of the
week what IT has been at this resort. 1t Is
| literally thronged with visitors from all
parts Of the country. all after breath Of
! fresh air and some good cold, pure water
They have found it here. and they intend
to stay, as bookings for August are very
heavy
Tomorrow Sunday a sacred concert will
be given at the Castle Inn Music Hall by
the Bangor Band, an organization which Is
famous in this part Of the state for its fine
music. A large crowd is expected, for many
tickets have been sold. large delegation
will accompany the band from the Slate
Belt region.
The road from Portland to the Cold Air
Cave one Of the natural wonders near the
Water Cap will be improved within the
space of several weeks by the state road
department.
The Book Nook Tea Room is one of the
charming little places at the Gap where
city people so love 10 congregate Parties
Of them engage tables and spend the even
ing in gayety utterly unmoested. The tea
room is on the main thoroughfare Of the
Gap and does an immense business.
The Water Gap House is one Of the big
houses which have been doing big trade.
High up on Sunset Mountain, II is always
cool here The recital by Mrs. Virginia
Powell this week was a feature greatly en-
joyed by the summer people Miss Gertrude
Scott and the Misses Fischer, daughters OF
j. c. Fischer a prominent New York man,
are enthusiastic and most graceful eques-
trienncs at the Gap House. Golf on the CAL
demo links is a big attraction to the lovers
Of this sport. The links have been greatly
repaired this year and are now in the best
Of condition j. s. Russell and r. w. Rus
sell, Of Manhattan. are leaders in this sport
and make the round of the course several
times daily. Some low scores have been
made These two gentlemen are also great
tennis players. DR.. J. j. Jacobson and II.
Myers were the winners OF the auction
pinochle this week They received hand
some prizes.
The Kittatinny IS one Of the coolest
houses IN the State Of Pennsylvania. 1t Is
situated on a ledge along the Delaware
River, where it enjoys every possible breeze
up or down. 1t did an immense trade this
week very delightful musical was held
at the Kittatinny House on Thursday, Ia
which Miss Helen Thomas agd Miss Lottie
Kentner. Of Philadelphia. sang. The or
chestra also furnished some selections. The
orchestra in point Of size and excellence is
greatly beyond those OF any previous year.
Enthusiastic horsemen and women here are
Mrs T. b. Berchies Miss Schulz and Miss
b. Sanford, OF Manhattan. The Kittatinny
bathing beach is very popular with young
and old, and bathers are seen there daily.
Mr.. and Mrs. william Weber. of Manhat-
tan, have occupied a beautiful suite OF
rooms for the summer. ID. S. Chisholm, OF
Manhattan, has a talent for playing the
bagpipes, and he entertains his friends with
rare concerts
few OF those at the Bellevue are Miss
NJ. Manasse. Miss r. Fried. NJ ]. Healey,
NJ. +. Daely. sylvia Cobbons. Blanche Glib