CHRISTMAS IN CAPE MAY 1984

» Cape May Has Timeless Appeal

CAPE MAY - Long after the arcades and summertime attractions of the other beach towns along the Jersey shore have closed and shuttered their shops, this city at the southern tip of the state, is still welcoming visitors. It used to be that "The Season" at Cape May ran from the Fourth of July to Labor Day in the 19th Century, and more recently

from Memorial Day to Columbus Day, but now Cape j May is a timeless Victorian village. WHEN ONE season j ends, the townspeople embark on another with en- ! tbusiasm, capitalizing on the variety the village has to offer guests. Stretching 20 miles out to sea on a peninsula, Cape May is blessed with a climate that rarely becomes extremely hot or cold, and major highways and means of public transportation serve the community year 'round. CAPE MAY IS also a step back^n time, holding the distinction of being ] there oldest seashore i resort in the United States. ! Today it is an oasis of i ambiance and a refuge from the hectic 20thcentury lifestyle.

It offers a place to relax in any season, to enjoy the Atlantic Ocean which laps at its beaches for swimmin the summer or strolling along the windswept beach in the winter. IT ALSO OFFERS visitors an opportunity to view the largst collection of authentic frame Victorian structures in the nation, buildings which residents

Be Thou Well' The word "Wassail" originated from the middle English "Waes Hael" or "be thou well." "Hie bowl is placed on the hearth with several apples tied above it to give the drink a special flavor.

Estate Tour, Ride Planned CAPE MAY - The public is invited to ride the heated trolley-bus to "1,000 Summers", the fabulous country estate in Lower Township near Cape May, Thursday evening, Dec. 27. Sponsored by the MidAtlantic Center for the Arts, this trip begins at 7: 30 p.m. at the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. in Cape May. , At "1,000 Summers", the group will first view Christmas lights display on ' the grounds. Then, Mr. and i Mrs. Lou Lambert, owners j of "1,000 Summers", will lead a tour of the interior, ] culminating in the serving i of traditional holiday j refreshments. Co6t of the Trolley excur- ! sion is $4 a person. Reser- i vations for this annual sell- j out are a must at 884-5404. i

are proudly restoring, both inside and out, to their former glory, complete with Victorian paint colors in many shades and hues. Visitors to Cape May from Columbus Day to Mother's Day will find many shops and accommodations to serve them. Hie village is decorated to enthrall young and old. Victorian guests houses and country inns welcome guests to Cape May year 'round as a variety of modem accommodations along with fine restaurants.

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