The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-07-04
SOCIETY At LONG BRANCH
The COttagerS---How They Live and
COmpOrt Themselves.
LIFE AT THE HOTELS.
The Theatrical, Political and Rail
road Colonies.

~ bcNSOn mere mas now lhliB opened, anu Ihc
past lew warm GAYS have brought visitors in
crowds. Every day now sees nling up Of the
cottages and hotels from the East End to the sec
one pole, which Is some two and halt miles be-
yond the "West End" These are the present
limits OF the Branch but think the new railroad
VIII give an Impetus TO that portion OF the Branch
on the western SIDE beyona tho Presidents cot
tage.
THE PRESIDENTS LIFE.
His Excelency leads very quiet and retired
life here. but thoroughly enjoys himself IN his
peculiar manner. he goes about In free demo
cratic sort OF fashion, and nobody bothers him by
over-attention or impairment notice. He is per-
mitied to enjoy the domestic hearth rug as much
as he pleases. You may see him occasionally
lounging down the beach, with q siouch
hat and a cigar, paying attention to no
body and nobody paying attention to him.
This walking by the sea, which sometimes comes
up and laves his feet, and riding are the Presl.
dents iavorite occupations. Daily one may see
nina on ocean avenue, more spruce ana trimmed
up, and either driving one-horse buggy. which
he loves TO speed in, or else slowly moving along
in all the magnincence OF four-in-hand drag.
which he drives with perfect nOnchaance and
ease. he is generally alone, though Mr.. Chllds,
OF Philadelphia, VINO has been his guest for some
time, occasionally accompanies him in his walks,
ana also At times Mr.. AgernOn SartOris, his SON.
in-aw. This young man has made himself IN
anectedly pleasant at the Branch, and in circle
his presence Is much priced. He likes Long
Branch, and will probably remain here Tor some
weeks longer. His wife, formerly Miss Nellie, Is
now con fined to the house and has not been out
Tor some weeks. She Is looking prettier than
ever ana enjoys herself In quiet way at the
Presidents cottage in company with her lady
friends, many Of whom have cottages near by,
mil at her I'd Waat End. which Ia
far on
The Presidents cottage is prettter than ever
this year. and has been fixed up with vines and
Mowers on trelns work. No additions have been
made Of any consequence; but the place Is now
one OF the incest and Is greatly priced by its
owner whom Jerseymen are fond OF believing is
their salvation. Every second man you meet viii
tell you that bus for the President the Branch
would not BE what 1t is This Is q mistake, how
ever for don't believe the bulk or our visitors
give any thought to the President and whether
he is near them or not. He lives so quietly and
refrans strictly from leading any social mani
festanons that 1t really makes very little differ
ence where he Is. 1t may be that the mere fact
OF the President being here gives the place
prestige and an amouns OF advertising II would
not otherwise have. But this is all.
LONG BRANCH SOCIETY.
The cottage people are no less numerous than
they have been In years past. The society OF the
place is varied, but thoroughly enjoyable. Mr..
Thomas Murphy keeps the cottage he has lived in
for years. Mrs. de Rivas, the daughter OF the ex-
Collector, and her husband will be at the Branch
for month or so during the season The Hoeys
are at their beautiful villa, Hollywood where
Mrs. Hoey has been confined to tas mouse OF late.
They generally adjourn to the West End Hotel on
sumner evenings to be present at the nightly
hops The family is very popular at the Branch
Tne Boyts, the kacKins, Howels, Colts ana Bis
planes are also among those accounted members
OF the nrst society.
THE THEATRICAL COLONY.
One OF the features OF Long Branch IL the pres
ence oil so many members OF the theatrical probes
sion within Its precincts. This even more
the fact when the GLAZED FISK and his merry band
took possession of the place. But even now we
tnenJ members oil the profession. Edwin booth
has given up his cottage and Mevicker, his
VINO was never actor, bus was Identified with
Edwin's unfortunate speculation, still lives BY the
nsed States Hos w. ws heI 10 s9e
tue cottage lett Der by her husband she does not
mlngle much with the outside world and can al
ways be found at home MIR. and Mrs. Chanfrau
have one OF the pleasantest residences In the
place on the Deal Turnpike. All the actors seem
TO have chosen quarters near to the Methodist
camping grounds. Next door to these IL
the cosey little nook owned by Edwin
residences at the Branch. Tne favorlte actor lives
here with his vile for three months OF the year.
Still beyond we have the cottage OF Mr. ]. Pad
dock, the husband OF the better known 'MaRgie
MITCHELL Close by Is the cottage Of anoIher
aeter-J. W. Albaugh, the husband OF Mrs. Pad
docks sister, Mary Mitchell. Another actor,
Ohver Doud Byron, has a cottage at Monmouth,
TWO stations from the Branch and pleasant ride
on tue new road. Mr.. Theodore Moss, the treas
urer OF Wallack's Theatre, has his beautiful cot
tage on ocean avenue, wnere he and his charming
family live for three months OF the year. He de-
lights in 6ue turnouts and home comforts. BIS
daughters are often seen driving on Ocean avenue
70 ana rom the depos, nat Lester WallacK ssS mad
al stanford, Conn. Ove Logan, the former
tress and present lectures, spends the summer
as the Branch with her husband. Mr.. Fox, the
manager OF a theatre in Philadelphia, also lives
mere through tue fashionable season.
THE POLITICAL COLONY
Many men prominent III politics make their
home at Long Branch during the warm season. or
at least pass there a portion OF sAer time. An op-
portunity for frequent visits TO the President is
one OF the reasons OF their presence, but outside
OF this the Branch is pleasant place to forget all
the troubles and trials OF the kaleidoscope lie OF
politics. Governor Tlden has paid the place
flying visit ana enJoyea himself so well that ne
intends remaining portion OF the season and
Andy Johnson Is spoken OF as having tntimated
northern watering place secretary BeiKnap has
already been here ana Vice President wilson
passed last sunday here. Many men OF lesser note
have already arrived or arc booked at the hotels.
THE RAILROAD COLONY.
The railroad men are always here in force as are
also the 81 ock brokers. Tom Scott. OF the Penn
sylvania line, will remain for q month or so.
MONMOUTH PARK
has been added 20 in many respects during the
spring, and now cannot be surpassed as q race
track. The horses ana their jockeys are all down
mere, aud II one may Judge by their appearances
and numbers the meeting OF the 9Th will be a
good one. Mr. Thomas Murphy is the President OF
the association this year, and has gwen much OF
his time and attention TO It. Special facilities are
going to be offered BY she railroad oHpaDles. II
Is confidently anticipated by those interested
in the park that is, 000 people VIII visit the PARK
on Monday, and there will be need OF all the ac-
commodatlons that can be offered. Tue most
NOVEL FBATURE
OF life at the Brancn this year IL the number OF
cottages which have been let as boarding houses,
and this possibly detracls mucn rom the attend
ance at the hotels. These cottages are, In the
main, already FULL The general price for board Is
$50 or S25 for ew0, but IN many cases this IL sul
iurther reduced, ana not few ;here are who
would otherwse board az hotels who ind this an
accommodation Ia these days OF pecuniary em-
barrassments to almost ali OF u.s. more or less.
The boarding house keepers VINO nave been smart
enough 20 DO this win no doubt ind profit Ia IT,
as they are having plenty OF applications for the
rooms they have TO spare
AMUSEMENrS.
small theatre, the ComIque is open with a
variety company. The nsning IA splendid about