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SATURDAY, MAY 2, 1891- Gazette

A RAMBLE AROUND BROAD STREET PARK

Every day there can be seen at the Broad Street Park, groups of delighted ramblers and pleasure seekers. It is remarkable how each year the charms of this beautiful spot increase, and the general attractiveness of the place becomes more popular. A GAZETTE reporter spent yesterday rambling among the many features of the place.

The apple trees are blushing into bloom, and the grand and majestic forest oaks are just bursting their buds. It is a rare sight to see the little April violet peep forth from the tall meadow grass in countless numbers. The glassy lake has become a beautiful mirror.

By going down Cedar lane, the Overlook House is reached, formerly called the Mansion House. The occupant of the house is Mrs. Newell, wife of Dr. Wm. D. Newell, who was a brother to ex-Governor Newell, and who served in the late civil war in the Twenty-eighth New Jersey Regiment. Mrs. Newell is a woman of "go-aheadative-ness." She expects to run a first-class boarding house this Summer, and at the same time will serve Gilbert's ice cream, and other refreshments. There will also be swings, razzle-dazzle and cable road for the amusement of pleasure seekers. The old barn will he torn down and a dancing pavilion erected in its place.

The next place of attraction is called the Amphitheater. This is a great gorge at the foot of a steep embankment in the form of a semi--circle, and must be from forty to fifty feet deep.

The next place visited was lookout Point. Here is obtained a splendid view of the park in all its beauty and romance. To the east is Cliff Way, another peculiar gorge, full of gnarled roots and green moss. To the west is Rowan avenue, a charming situation for a home.

On the way down the hill, one passes "Little Cupid's Bower." It consists of a cedar seat under a shady tree, and will hold "Just two." Right below it is Diana's Springs. On the other side are the picnic grounds and rambles. The old tree fences and cedar bowers, which have been added here and there since last year, are very picturesque and artistic. A pleasant place to ramble in is the "Serpentine Lane," which leads to the South Causeway. This road leads across the meadows to the railroad. The willow stumps which were planted last year are now out in full bloom. To the left is the water of Apollinaris Spring; to the right is one of the coolest springs in the park. Near this is the Indian Boiling Spring. Where the water comes from seems to be a mystery; what makes it boil and babble, more puzzling than ever.

The place is under continual care and good management, and by the time Summer arrives Broad Street Park will not be surpassed by any in the State of New Jersey. ' It is understood that Colonel Perrine proposes to connect the Cadwalader and Broad Street Parks in the near future.