The New York herald., 1879-08-27
LONG BRANCH.
LoNGBRANcH. August &c, 1879.

LoNGBRANcH. August &C. s79.
1t has become habitual, among young men espe-
ciay to stay two three hours in the water every
not afternoon. The life guards have continually
warned people that this was dangerous and
unhealthy to those not accustomed to the
surf; for cramps attack the best swimmers and
sickness at the stomach is frequent among
men who are unused to salt water. Nevertheless
few pay that Difference to the caution of the
experts that it merits, hence they very often have to
pay dearly for their temerity. Two in point
will mention. couple Of young gentlemen at the
Mansion baths went into the water before the storm
and remained in the rollers for over an
hour. They came out. and just as soon as
they set foot upon the shore they were
exhausted that they sat down upon the sand for
a rest. In less than five minutes was seized
with and the other had chill. during which
he shook as if he had the aeue. Both were COM
petely prosra ted and had to be removed in help
less condi ton to the bathing houses. This may
have sal utary effect upon those who are equally
reckless
Last night. despite the furious northeaster and
the foods o! rain that dcluged Long Branch, there
dancing at the West End, the Mansion House
and the Ocean. At the latter house. too, there was
surprise party. 80 to speak. The band of the
Thirteenth regiment, N. q. s. p, was brought up
in stages from the camp near the Arlington, and
while the ladies In the parlor were dancing to the
strains OF the resident orchestra the military formed
on the piazza outside the windows, and during one
OF the inernissons astonished the guests with the
brass instruments. There was rush to the piazza.
aud Colonel Boise and staff introduced to the
ladies'. For nearly two hours tho military serenado
was continued.
GENERAL GOSSIP
Corporation Counsel Boyd, his wife and three
daughters, are ut the Mansion House.
Mr.. seligman and his wife. 1t is said, leave the
Branch tomorrow.
L. d. whitlock, of Brooklyn, took his family home
yesterday.
Mr.. Buchanan. of Pask avenue New York. left to-
day.
Jesse L. Grant. of New York, is at tho United
States.
George Hard. president of the Chatham National
Bank, New York. is at the Ocean. with his wife.
Arrangements are being made, am told, Tor tho
erection OF thirty new cottages on the avenue.
There not anybody foohardy enough to bathe
this morning The bathing house keepers would not
have rented "A suit.
The life guards along the shore complain that they
don't get money. They are volunteers and their
Just think of It'll The married mon are allowed by
their wives TO organize u club at this place. They
had u chowdcr ut Pleasure Bay to-day.
The Jesse Hoyt Club. social organization for
mutual amusement at Long Branch, il distressed to
think 1t cannot retain all its members till the close
OF the season. Mrs. w. Woodward, OF Brooklyn.
wife OF its vice president sighs for home.
Young Mr. Buchanan, ot. New York. was caught
In the rain ut the West End Hotel last night; could
get neither stage nor carriage. forced walk
homo to the Ocean House wrapped up in a lady's
shawl
Mr.. II. d. Laplin, the powder manufacturer of
Scranton, Pn gave the Thirteenth, of that place. o
blowout in more senses than one last night.
The prevailing costume to-day among the ladies' IA
hoods and waterproofs. Not rose or gay ribbon
can be seen. The piazzas deserted and every
body is miserable.
Mr.. Stutzen, the best equestrian here, was tho
only one in the saddle to-day.