Public Ledger, December 6, 1892
MR. CLEVELAND AT LAKEWOOD.
Tourists and sportsmen -- Field sports - Hunting : Waterfowl and shorebirdTourists and sportsmen -- Field sports - Lodges
[SPECIAL TO THE PUBLIC LEDGER.]
NEW YORK, Dec. 5. -- Mr. Cleveland, who reached here about 8 o'clock, did not remain in the city long. Mrs. Cleveland came on from Lakewood to see him, and took him back with her to that resort, where extensive changes are in progress on the Cleveland cottage. The World correspondent quotes Mr. L. Clarke Davis, of the PUBLIC LEDGER, as saying in answer to a question when he left the train at Philadelphia:
"Yes, Mr. Cleveland is asleep, and he deserves it. I tell you he has tired me and the rest of us all out. He's the strongest man I ever knew. And he is one of the best shots I have ever seen. The ducks had to suffer whenever his gun was pointed their way. There was not a man in the party or among the visitors who could touch him."
"How many ducks did he kill a day?" [on Hog Island].
"Why, I really haven't stopped to count them. I should say that on an average he picked off 10. Saturday he bagged 14."
An Informal Reception.
Tourists and sportsmen -- Other recreation - Resorts
LAKEWOOD, N. J., Dec. 5. -- President-elect Cleveland, accompanied by Mrs. Cleveland and Mr. Francis P. Freeman, arrived here at 5.30 this afternoon. Mr. Freeman's carriage was waiting, and they were quickly driven to Edgemere, Mr. Freeman's home, where they dined quietly. The party separated after dinner, Mr. Cleveland joining Mr. Freeman at a game of billiards, while Mrs. Cleveland played cribbage with her hostess.
The Lakewood Band appeared later at the house, accompanied by about 300 of the citizens. While they were serenading him Mr. Freeman appeared with Mr. Cleveland, whom he introduced to the people. Mr. Cleveland bowed and returned to the parlor, reappearing with Mrs. Cleveland and Baby Ruth, whom he introduced. He was heartily cheered. Mr. Cleveland said:
"It affords me great pleasure to meet you all. I feel as if I knew you already, having been a neighbor of yours last winter. If you will form in line it will be a pleasure for me to shake hands with you."
A line was formed, when Mr. Cleveland grasped the hand of each person as he passed, with a pleasant word for all.
Mr. and Mrs. Cleveland entered the house and the crowd dispersed. Mr. Cleveland said in response to an inquiry that he had formed no plans for the immediate future. Mr. Freeman said to-night that the President-elect would probably remain with him for a few days.