New-York tribune., 1890-06-01
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The mclodiously sullen roar of breakers falling
I'm mighty masses of foam upon pchblN h'acheS
soon will hc mingled with strains OF music ana
sounds of Joyous laughter az tlc seaside pleasure
resorts in the ncighborhood of Ncw-lorl Blue
skies. white stretches of sand and broad eN-
panscs of bluish-grceu, wlitccrested waves form
pictures Of lovclinesS always but 10 the scenes IN
which they are predominant features there VIII
lc added the finishing touches found IN the gay
color, of summer apparel worn by women and
men at the Ocean-Sde.
Within two weeks from to-day the season OF
1890 al most Of the resorts near tne ci'N VIII De
regularly opened. Boats and trains once more
will DE crowded with people in pursuit OF pleas
urcs not 20 hc enjoyed at any other 'me % The
year Much interest is attached 10 the opening
n, tho coming season al Concy Island. including
Manhattan Beach Brighton and West Brighton
and Al Rockaway and Long Peach, because of the
vast improvements that were rendered necessary
by the great storm which caused the closing of the
hotels prcmaturely near the end of last season.
and which almost destroyed many of the beach
properties.
The beach houses were in full blast on Sep
on the coast was at its height. " the waves
Ios' around the hotels the visitors were COM
pcllcd actually 10 hurry back 10 the city for
comfort. if not for safety. This particu-
larly true at the Manhattan Peach and Oriental
Hotels where the storm created general havoc.
On the day the storm arose there was an enormous
crowd at Manhattan Beach. Gilmores hand
was playing there. the bathing pavilion was
fail of people. ana up 10 that day PAINS pyro-
technical spectacle. The Last DAYS OF Pompcii.'
had attracted thousands of spectators The hotel
men confidently expected that the season would
De longer than usual and nj all the resorts they
looked for al least TWO weeks more Of generous
patronage. The storm encctually dlSorganizcd
OIL their plan.
THE STORM \ SURPRISE.
The night before the -alc the wind was blowing
gently from tie southeast. There had been vio-
l,nr storms far out az SEA and the southeast wind
WIS looked upon as the end of succession 81
gales none of which had as Vet reached the coast,
and from which the hotel men congratulated them
selves on escapnl. The southeast gales. how
ever. bad held the water in the Bay up 10 high
mark for nearly TWO weeks. and no one could
fail 10 realize that there was danger from tidal
waves when al what should have been low water
The tides seemed 20 hc scarcely lower than the
usual hall-cbb mark.
The danger became still more apparent on
tie morning Of September II. when the waves
rose higher and higher until il seemed if they
fairly ran over the biy bulkheads az Manhattan
Beach. \ peculiar feature of the condition Of
affairs at that time was that there were no
breakers nor spray such As usually accompany
hich winds and heavy seas. The wave, rolled
in with heavy ground swcll> and enormous crcsts.
They struck the Oulkhcads with the force Of
thousand batternc rams.
The hrSt destruction by Tho sea was the rip
pine up Of the csplauadc on the bulkheads IN
front Of the Manhattan Beach Hotel The tim
bcrs we're scattered over the lawns and flower
beds and not few OF them Were carried out %
SEA The waves washed way through tie beach
between the Manhattan and Brighton hotels 70
The rear of the former. The kitchen-yaris and
basement floors were flooded. aud the water COW
cred a portion Of the tracks of the Long Island
RAILROAD which describe great curve from
Sheepshead Bay 10 the Manhattan BFach station.
Next the waves attacked the bathing pavilion.
making quick work of the amphitheatre used
for the accommodation OF the friends OF ihe h"th-
er.. They then destroyed the high board fence
used 10 screen the bstheIs from the view Of prom
enaders. and iumbline seats, walls and ceilings
into q conqlomcrate mass. then carried greater
part of the wreck out To sea.
A SCENE OF DEsOLATION.
The scene at that time was one almost Of desc
Iation. The beautiful tiled walk between the
Oriental aaG Manhattan Beach hotels was nearly
DESTROYED ana communication between the TWO
houses was almost impossible. Much annoyance
was caused TO a number Of guests. but tor
1unatcly all of the regular patrons had been sent
back 10 the city before the storm had reached lis
height Those who remained made the best OF
Tie situation realizing that no one could have
foreseen the storm and It's effects and provided
against them.
The storm having ended the season, the ho'eiS
ant an their winter coats Of outside plank
ing and We're prepared Tor 'he usual
long winter rest The work Of clearing away the
dehrie thrown I'D bv the storm was Immediately
bcoun. and within TWO weeks the effects OF The
o.le wer, less apparent As the grounds around
AN of ,be hotels had been seriously damaged
there was great deal 70 do 10 make them ready
for another season Great excavations had TO DC
filed in. tiled walks replaced and wooden prone
radrs reconstructed. Large numbers of workmen
have been employed in doing this Tor se'eI"i
months. and the visitors u the beaches THIS year
will not be able 10 perceive any deiclency IN
tier general appearance
At the Manhattan Beach and the Oriental Io-
tel the finishing touches are now benz added 10
The arrangements for the opening oi the season
Flowers are being planted in the beds on the lawns
and the grass is being cut 70 the proper che'i
for beauty Large numbers Of palms, cac''S's an"
century plants are already in position ana ei""-"R
surdiy. The music. amphitheatre ana Do'h no
pls have been thoroughly overhauled ana re-
paired. Both houses have been supplied Win
new tableware. glassware and crockery
THE MANHATTAN BEACH HOTEL 10 OPEN
The Manhattan Beach Hotel will open on
Thursday, June j.. but great crowd is not cN-
pected until the following Saturday II was de
cided 10 open on Thursday 50 that two days couIu
b. devoted % drilling the army Of employees IN us
duties Gilmore. as usual will furnish the music
during the season. He is AT present making I"
tour Of the Western and Middle States, on the
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