Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-08-12
The Summer Resorts.

lCorrespondence Of The Ecentng Stdr.l
ATLANTIC CITY, N. j., Aug. 10, 1872.
Dear Star: Leaving Washington in the a. m.
train, you reach this delightful place amidst the
sounding Of gongs and ringing of bells for tea
ample time having been allowed for dinner be-
tween the landing and departure at Philadel-
phis. The entree into Atlantic city is very
pleasant, the walks on both sides and the porches
of the several hotels and cottages bordering on
the avenue along which the cars wend their way
being lined with the numerous guests on the
island, the ladies in their many-coiored cos
TUNES, and children with their merry voices,
greatly eniyenng the scene. The writer not
having visited the spot for several years, was
here.
FIVE YEARS AGO
Atlantic avenue, some distance back from the
ocean, and extending for a mile in length, with
its hotels and cottages, comprised Atlantic city.
Since then another avenue-Pacifc-has been
opened parallel with Atlantic, and a square
nearer the ocean. which, together with the ma any
avenues crossing the two, ard running to the
ocean, have more than trebled is size. Pacific
avenue is now the fashionable drive, aud MANY
of the finest cottages have been erected on IL
It is far preferable to any other portion OF the
city, Tor the reason that along its entire length
there II fine view Of the ocean, together with
full benefit OF all the sea breezes and freedom
from mosquitoes. 1t is said TO he the most pros
porous season lad here for years. The largest
hotel-Cnited States-has Recommendations tor
GOO persons, and it has had at various times as
many as go in addition doniciled ia the adjoin-
ing cottages. The Surf House aud Congress
Hall, also large hotels, have been well filled
and the many cottages, to Judge from the al,
pesrance of the porches of an evening. are doing
thriving business. As an instance of prosper
ity, II IL said that the proprietors Of the United
States will realize
A PROFIT OF $4,000
from the season. Atlantic City differs greatly
from Cape May, Long Branch and Newporf.
There is decidedly less dress, fashion and DISH
Iauon here, Out which II more than compenss-
ted for by amusements and pastimes of a
simpler nature, w: boating, fishing, sc The
writer having been In indifferent health. sought
quiet and repose at Beach Cottage, one of lie
aduitlons TO the lower end OF The town and
mine host, Garrett, formerly Proprietor OF Con
gress Hall, has the happy faculty OF caterin,
10 TIE wants of its inmates ia a manner emf,
nently satisfactory. With the execution or rba
size OF the roOms-which, by the wav are small
al most all seaside resorts, / fnd that which
approaches much nearer to the comforts OF
home Than could be had at any of the Isrge
hotels. One OF the recent institutions OF he
place, deserving the aid Of all, Is
THE CHrLDnEs's HONE,
corner Of South Carolina and Pacific avenues.
Ii is good sized cottage, and was established
for the purpose OF affordirg the benefits of sea
ar and bathing 10 such invalid children as need
thefn, Tut whose parents are not able TO meet
the expenses Of a residence here and the neces-
sary medical advice. The Home was originated
by several philanthropic persons residing here,
=
To night some private theatricals and tableaux
will be given in its behalf al the Ocean House
In which Philadeaphia's belle, Miss Emily
Scbomberg, and ether prominent ladies will
participate. large number OF tickets have
already been sold, and there is prospect of a
handsome fund being realz ed. The Pbiladel-
phia excursions are also one OF the features of
the Place. Every morning the avenues are
lined vi a many persons stroiling down 20 the
Sea View Hotel, the excursion house, TO view
the arrival Of the trains with their pleasure
seeking inmates. These trains vary in size
from fifteen to fifty cars, and contain from two
desirably located for the purpose close to the
beach and sufficiently distant from the main
portion OF the city.to prevent its being an an-
noyance to the residents. Besides the excur-
sions the proprietors OF the hotel, on every
WEDNESDAY evening give Q complimentary hop
10 the guests OF the various other houses which
are largely attended. Wednesday evening next
. grand carnival and bal masque, the closing
hop OF the hotel for the season, will be given.
notice comparatively few Washingtonians on
the Island. kye Beach seeming Of late years 70
much moro might BE- added In enumerating the |
advantages Of Atlantic City as . summer resort,
the length Of my letter admonishes me Il lie time
II was brought b . Close. REHHAr.
WHY Mr.. GRHKL8Y Wort 60 TO WHITE
6ULfHuR.-A letter from the White Sulphur /
Springs says that "Mf. 0reeley's response to /
aR invitation from Distinguished journalist to /
visit the White Sulphur Springs with his family,
his wife'e health, but he declines on the ground
that his motives would be misconstrued, his Il
steps d0gged BY spies, and himself be lied about
While here."-lLexaadri0( Td.) Gazette, lOtk insf