The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-05-31
Fishing is a favorite sport in the Pocono region.

Tournaments among the visitors at the
various houses are being planned and
active cooperation Is promised which will
insure series OF well organized and sue
cessful events.
Golf has gained a Arm standing a.
being suited to every age and condition
az well as to both sexes At the Water
Clap there are within easy reach two
courses that leave nothing To be desired
in their location and condition. Every
inch of their surface has been put in
perfect shape for the coming season. Some
OF the stars OF professional golf will be
here this summer and the links Will be
constantly the scene OF good and excit-
ing play.
Motoring is q delight especially when
enjoyed over roads such as the section
around Delaware Water Gap maintains
at all times. During the spring the
roads most travelled have been entirely
maca damized those within the limits OF
the hotel area have been oiled and con-
tracts providing for their continual repair
have been made.
While the importance OF making the
roads as direct AS possible has not been
lost sight OF, the great purpose has been
TO take In all the best outlooks and the
most charming sylvan spots.
This is true also OF the trolley line The
line from Portland along the Delaware,
passing the Gap, Is continuous piano.
rama OF the best scenery that this resort
affords, while the trip from Water Gap
to Stroudsburg over the Mountain View
line reaches the very top OF the ridge over
looking the entire Water Gap region. Add
tional equipment at the power houses and
Increased rolling stock have resulted In a
more frequent service and faster time.
and the line provides convenient way or
visiting the points of interest
Summer life on the Delaware at the
Gap has its special attractions. Up and
down the river presents a smooth, some
times rapid waterway on which the
voyager can realize TO tho fun the ro-
mantle beauty OF this spot. The numer-
Gus sandy beaches along the banks make
excellent places from which to battle and
swim. The water deepens very gradually,
making bathing a sport In which the
youngest may indulge with safety.
One OF the largest islands has been
leased and turned into an amusement
park. A bridge connects II with the main
shore and on the island itself roller
skating rink, carousels and refreshment
booths have been provided.
with the advent OF Memorial Day all
the hotels are prepared To entertain their
summer visitors. Many improvements
have been made at the Kittatinny and mt
the beginning OF his second year as pro-
prietor and manager Charles II. White
saws the prospects for the coming season
are very bright, and he promises even
better appointments and service than ever
before.
On its breeze swept porches. overlook
ing mountain and gorge, many old time
patrons OF the Water Gap House are en-
loving the early season. Golf links within
a stones throw. tennis courts and well
equipped stable form only part OF the at
fractions which have gained for this house
It's many friends.
The Glenwood is noted for its encour-
agement OF sports Of every character, ana
the season will be marked by a success
sion OF tournaments which appeal strongly
10 the interests of the Young folks.
Castle Inn enjoys n central location.
and having u magnificent music hall and
dancing pavilion offers fine opportunities
for entertainments and social functions.
The new dining hall Is special feature
Of the inn
The Central has been generally over
hauled and also greatly enlarged,
The Bellevue has cool and beautiful
location convenient to all places OF inter
est and amusement
On an eminenrc overlooking the river
the scenic advantages Of the River View
are great. while II IL at the same time
close to facilities for boating and bathing
and other amusements.
The Delaware House offers in its ac-
cOmmodationS. service and cuisine all that
the most critical person could demand
Fine bowling alleys and facilities for bath
Ing and boating and other amusements
make II a faVurite.
The Forest House. situated In the cen,
trsl part OF the resort close 10 ali the
attractions, has prepared In every way
to please it, summer visitors. many Of
whom have been patrons OF the house for
o number Of years past,
The Mountain House offers good SER
vice and its location Is one Of great
scenic beauty