The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-03
Flordas Famous Resort Meeting Place for Many Promi-
nent Members of Society--Day Spent There Lacks
Nothing in Variety for the Visitor

L To seaside resort offers so many
attractions throughout the
/ winter months as Palm Beach.
Within the past few years 1t
has attained an international reputa-
lion. The shore for many miles in this
section is ideal. The winter idler here
has besides a choice of great hotels
which assure every luxury. No matter
what a tourists taste may be as re-
CARDS athletic exercise or outdoor sport
Of any kind he finds every opportunity
Of gratifying 1t,
The name of Palm Beech is natu-
rally associated with bright sunny days
and Glistening white surfs Along the
entire Atlantic coast line there is no
more attractive stretch of sea beach.
The sands of Florida are OF "A finer,
whittier grain than is to be found in the
Northern States. The beach is Of
Brighter color than those of Northern
attitudes. The shining white beach Is
relieved by the rich green of tropical
vegetation which flourishes close to the
water line The sea and sky in this
region add rich tones Of green and blue.
making the general picture one never
10 De forgotten.
The sands at Palm Beach have the
firm. Offering delightful promenade
for many miles 1t has no rival in this
respect along the Atlantic coast. The
potorst and especially all lovers OF
fast driving are attracted each season
10 Palm Reach from all parts of the
country. Many of the most notable
speed records for motor cycling and au-
tomohiling have been made on the
smooth stretches of this beach.
1t follows naturally that so firm and
smooth a stretch of beach should offer
IDEAL conditions for sea bathing. which
u not the least OF the charms of the
FLORIDA coast. There are no dangerous
Breakers or treaCherous beaches, but
broad. smooth sands which make an
Irresistible appeal to the bathers The
beach is well supplied with shelters of
every kind. A great steel fishing pier,
convenient to the casino, runs far out
into the sea. The casino at Palm Beach
y famous and here centres the brill
bnt social life of the resort.
The scenes on the beach during the
fashionable morning bathing hour are
extremely brilliant The bathing be-
gins each day at II o'clock when the
crowds which have been distribute on
The golf links the tennis courts or
about the many delightful walk wends
It's way to the beach. The casino con-
tains more than 400 dressing rooms,
which are in charge Of competent at
PENDANTS For those who prefer quiet
water there IL a great swimming pool
with instructors In swimming and div
ing The new hydrotherapeutiC baths
dor both ladies and gentlemen offer a
EtiN further attraction.
a very pleasant novelty, which Is
greatly enjoyed at Palm Beach, are the
wheel chairs or AfriCo-moblcs, as they
have come To he known This very con-
yenicnt form of locomotion has become
q notable feature of Pam Beach life.
The bicycle is also very generally used.
There are many miles of beautiful walks
and trails shaded by towering palms to
invite the tourist. The absence of steep
grades and the rigid restriction OF all
horse and motor driven vehicles from
certain districts lend still another at
Traction to the paths.
There are besides many extremely at
tractve drives for the motorist which
nave no counterpart in the country.
The winding jungle trail Is especially
popular, while the lake front drive both
north and south Of the Palm Beach and
the Ocean boulevard are famous. A
number of beautiful hard surface roads
extend in all directions offering at
traCtivc drives Of various lengths. A
completely equipped garage for storage
and livery is maintained.
Turning from the sea the tourist will
find many attractions at Palm Beach
"th"r than those of the beach A very
short walk from the entrance 10 the
hotels brings one to the dock and basin
OF Lake Worth. In the harbor will be
found variety of fast power boats and
less speedy motor boats. The dock