New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-02-18
GUESTS WATCH THE STORM

/ ATLANTIC CITY SIN PATTORs AN INVITING
RErUGE-MORE HoTN. OPENINGS.
! Atlantic CITY. y. J.. Feb Il (s;peciaD-When the
/ winter visitor took his usual early morning obser-
walton Of the weather on Tuesday II with dis
| appointment that he discovered disagreeable cold
northeast storm bad struck the town. and that his
nntcipatons for "A continuance OF sprnglike temper
ature We're wrecked for the time being. This state
OF affairs served TO keep the majority OF the hotel
guests indoors: but still many were they who
| bravel the rigorous elements 10 gaze upon the
! pcturesGueness OF THE ocean as rs waves dashed
and foamed IN widest fashion upon the strand. The
numerous sun parors and pavons along the
Boulevard gave ample protection to those who
cared enjoy tho novelty Of the scene and served
20 Illustrate the provisions for comfort and conven
/ .once with which that celebrated ocean highway
is provided.
la times gone iy such storm was matter of
the greatest moment to the occupants OF our beach
front, and in fact that created considerable
excitement among the residents Of the entire city,
for every display o. severe stormy weather meant
u sstructlon OF considerable occan-front property
and usually the cxernnG zion OF great portion oc
the Boardwalk. which a small affair resting
bodily the sand. What five years in which careful
forethough and the scientific construction OF break
W. tiers and jetties have been exercised have done
toward perfect safety in Instances OF teupestuous
occurrences has been captay demonstrated In
the present case ard in the weather disturb
ances OF recent years. As is at the present time
the strand stands greatly elevated through the
artificial government of the tides, the Boardwalk,
strongly supported. rests At an elevation OF twelve
feet above the sand and fear OF ruin TO be wrought
by tn" tide H. unknown to those who occupy loca-
tons on The Boulevard. Now Neptune's fury IS
wasted upon the hard and high beach. and the
wash OF the waves instead Of wrecking all within
~ reach only aids In increasing the limits of its
barriers and effectively strengthens the shores
further attacks.
Daring the unpleasant spell no retreat for the
ioymcnt Of the idle hours proved more popular
than the Brighton Casino. and none more capable
OF entertaining the select and fashionable assem-
5lases than daily gathered there. This picturesque
and inviting resort has reopened for the season.
and although less than a year has passed since It's
completion many marked embellishments have been
added to the interior during the last few months.
These quarters which have been reiitted In Mxu-
rous fas hon. comprise glass-inclosed promenade.
sun parlors. reception rooms. exchange smoking
rooms cOmmodious ballroom, chdren's play
room. bowling alleys. and hot and cold sea-water
baths. The casino presents general place of as
srmblage and bv no means have. socirtv's renre-
scntatileS been backward in embracing the good
things ii offers. The Russian Court Orchestra OF
ten pieces has been engaged as a permanent attrac-
ton and viii appear both day and evening for the
remainder OF the season IN conjunction with var
Gus other artists.
During the spring summer AMI fall seasons much
interest in yachting has been manifested by large
number OF cottaSers and long-term visitors. and
much has bean accomplished toward making the
waters In this vicinity general cruising ground for
all VINO enjoy this sport with this end In view the
COrinthian Fleet held It's annual meeting this week.
ana completed arrangements for number OF rae
ing events to take place this year. OF which
viii probably occur during the early spring. The
most important portion OF the business transacted
was the settlement of the plans for a regatta TO
take place during July or August between the prn
cipdl fleets OF New York. Pennsylvania and New
Jersey.
The Hotel Berkeley. OF last years additions
to- the hotel roster, resumed business during the
week. This house IS located within nifty feet Of the
beach. and has all that modern skill and enterprise
could give toward Il Nrst-clasS seaside home.
Another popular house open for the season
Is the Hotel Wellington. whose long establishment,
together with its Interior and exterior SURROUNDINGS
has won for il the reputation OF being one of the
most inviting OF seaside resting places
Tho week has marked the opening OF a number of
other well-known hotels. prominent among which
are the Windsor. the Albermarie. the lrvngton uo-
y party OF Canadians who have been a the Chal-
fonte for the last three weeks include the Rev +.
Miss ncLar,n. Miss Howard. Miss II. NJ. Howard
an! Mrs. and Alias Gaver.
v Mew-forisrs n town include the following T. s.
WEIGH are at the iladdon Hall
Mrs w =. Wainwright NJ w. Jenkins and c. II.
WalnwriGht are at the Chslfonte.
DR. I. Y. Pohl. Mrs. Josephine sschmid, Miss
katherine r. Van Nest. Or. T.. Il. Foote. Miss =
a. GT9d dl Miss A. b. Jennings, Mr.. and Mrs. L.
AIR and Mrs. j. ID. Newton, Miss c. A. Northam.
Mrs ]. f. Greenough. George r. Wilson, Mr. and
Mrs Rooney Spencer Stafford and Mrs q. BRAIN
son ave at the Traymore.
William c. Freeman Is at the Hotel Windsor
Ak the Dennis are Mr.. and Mrs A. T. Dice John
VI. ,Bonharn William II. Randolph J. W. Hallen-
N SaK, Miss Haienback C. ii. Winney and J. N.
"A AZ the Lurey are Mr.. and Mrs Herbert Booth
N ME-, Miss , Burkam. Miss L. NJ. Rollins, Mrs F..
Set sett; DR.. and Mrs. Mum, Mr.: and Mrs Clement
Mr. s6d rs r M wi HSiSro9E F. NJ Gridey