New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-22
SAILING POPULAR At ATLANTIC Crrv
YACHTS FLOAT DAILY THROUGH THE ryyr,

YACHTS FLOAT DAILY THkUUOd The Iyyrw
AND OUT TO THE OPEN SEA.
Atlantic City. n. j., May 81 CSpeciaD.-summe, H..
seems long in coming to Atlantic City this year b
ports OF exceedingly warm weather come from ,i,.
near by, and from the surrounding country vet n
bright, pleasantly cool days Of early spring ~
finger here. The air is invigorating and the ~
breeze almost constant
Sailing is coming to the front as the most MIMI.
summer amusement; and morning up ct the Ia.
now shows dozens of parties skimming along ~
waters Of the thoroughfares, or pushing boldly Ont
sea past the bar. The majority Of the pl.,s..
yachts are in running trim for the summer now -.
the few stragglers are laid up In dydocks alone a.
waterways In an ignominiOus quetude, submittin,
having their hulls scraped their paint renewed H..
sails mended replaced, and being overhaulsd :.
the phrase goes. In all particulars.
On a calm morning it is really aughable to v,,.,
the yachts lacking and drifting around the Tpla =,
continued endeavors to get out TO sea- Sometime !,
hour Will be consumed in this way before what A.
garrulous captains generally refer to "a bree. !.
windy I'LL the sails sufficiently to send the v,,
past the pavons. and obstructing buildings into a
open sea where every breath Of wind counts for dh
what II does in the Inlet. Occasionally in such M
dcament the smaller yachts submit to being nglooss
tOwed out a distance by q labUrously propel..
rowtoat; but once ont fer start, tie fun turns
rides away under the impetus Of its own canvas ii a.
afford to smile mt its prouder fellows who are nm
vainly trying to get a-gong properly.
One Of the most devoted sailors these days "a NJ
Abel proprietor of "The Baltimore SUM-" Evev A.
and almost all day, with large parties OF frends \
occupies the fastest yacht at the Inlet and good cl
and merriment reign aboard. On Tuesday he ca
brated the anniversary Of the paper by an esped,s
elaborate entertainment, closing with dinner at n
Inlet Pavilion.
Tuesday evening the United States Hotel was \.
scene Of large gathering in the interests Of the n
largement of the Presbyterian Chapel
Atlantic City, The prettiest features Of the eyeh,
were a doll drill, and MaypOle dance, both BY u
smallest OF small girls. who performed their sr,
with all the unconscious enthusiasm so delightful
behold in these tiny members OF the human fanar
Everything now is earnest preparation for u
convention Of the Knights OF the Golden Fad.
which opens Monday. Several thousands Of Ia
SIR Knights are expected and the citizens ca.
mittee have made elaborate preparations for ties
reception. Street parades. q review by the Govera
exhibition drills and special excursions to h
pleasure features Of the neighborhood are to b
mingled judciously with the graver matters Of bus
ness. ball on Monday evening at the Mansa
House. which IS headquarters for the supreme CASH
and Military Branch is to be the closing feature d
the first day.
The hospital movement is receiving an oacd
basis from the efforts Of q special commits
which has secured recommendation to Cound
that a part Of the city property be turned over ID
hospital purposes In return for a merely nominal
rental. On June 90 another step will be hka
toward the completion OF the fund for the foundta
Of this charitable institution. ball will be cyea
at the Mansion House whose proceeds Will be DEVOID
to the project. The arrangements are nearly eou,
pleted, and the affair will be as elaborate as Il
possible to make 1t.
George II. Grannis, Of New-York, is among IL
more recent arrivals at the Traymore. His wife
with him.
william F. Howe. NewYork. is at the Traynm
with his wife. Mrs. Howe is greatly admired u
handsome woman.
Mrs. Robert Mccullough, and her daughter. VI
Mccullough, both prominent in New-York society. q
guests at the Brighton.
J. A. Buchanan attorney far the NewYork, u
Erie and Western Railway. Is enjoying q rest h u
Brighton.
A. paker, Mr. and Mrs. z. c. Keys. and Miss Ksys
and the Rev. and Mrs. Il. II. Booth among ii.
weknown New-York people registered at hs
William Berwfn and daughter Miss Berwin. vth
Miss W. y. Barclay, form Brooklyn party at HID
don Hall for a stay OF six weeks.
Mr. and Mrs s. A. Ilsley. OF New-lork. are man1
their first visit to Atlantic City. and staying at TX
Seaside.