New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-07-15
UNCERTAIN DAYS AT LONG BRANCH

Long Branch. ~ j.. July "a (SpeclaD-There
seems no way OF determining what sort OF a sea-
son socially and financially this once gay and fash
ionable resort IL TO have this year. one week II
looks promising and the next disconragng. Hotel
proprietors have done everything that human In
genuity and lavish expenditure OF money could
possibly accomplish TO make ~ a success. but the
fates nd an obstinate penur1ous municipality have
been against them. The matchess Ocean
Driveway IN only partially and IN some places but
temporarily finished. and al this late day the
authorities threaten TO shut on portions OF II un-
lcss property owners come forward and repair at
their own expense certain sections OF the boulevard
leading 10 seabright and the north. This uncer-
,nin,y IL working incalcuable injury to the Branch
for without the thoroughfare open for travel along
iis entire stretch from Elberon To Monmouth beach
half the chnrm OF a summer residence In this one
time seaside capital vanishes
Trotting and pony racing at Elkwood Park three
times n week arc the only entertainment offered
guests outside Of those which Nature with prod-
gal hand has bestowed. SO far the one-lay excnr-
sions by the boats have not been any too numerous
ana their presence Of no apprec'aDIe dement, 10
the saloons and restaurants. but on tho contrary
dangerous menace 10 the future prosperity OF the
place An egg or u sandwich with a bottle brought
from the city seems 10 meet the wants OF these
pleasure seekers who their return TO the boats
leave the relies Of their feast In the form OF empty
bottles and solled papers streVn upon the beach,
offensive reminders OF their visit.
At the West End everything ~ spck and span
making the contrast painfully noticeable Here or
der and cleanliness are everywhere 10 be seen the
Messrs D. NJ and W L. HlIdreih being most
painsiakIng In providing for the comfort and con-
vcnience OF their summer guests Last Sat
urday tho members OF the National Ed
torial Association. who had been week
IN convention were being taken Tor
drive and clarnbake. some six hundred In number
an 'prk
drive and Colonel Hlldreth arranged TO have the
big procession halted at his hotel. where the ed
TORS their wives and other relatives we're S"hied
in the big dining hall and substantial luncheon
served. all done within the short space OF TWO
hours II was a graceful act. and highly appreci-
atcd 10y the guests. was auested by the lusty
cheers given for the genial proprietor as the cd
itors arose from the tables. 49,.
West End-Mr. and Mrs samuel Well and fam
n.y. Nine. J. Yard. Mrs and Miss Jacobson VI
Mrs s d. Greenwaid. j. Newman. 9. s Faulkner
cTs s. II s Smith and mrs efss mr. p a%i
lei Buckley. Ellen 81. and Elizabeth e. bgoExley.
M Sdfk Leo sSne Ff al" Arnol pa9doS Miss
Pa' and M ssa sn r %S S%ISn Of greek
Howland Hotel Mr. and Mrs p. d Davis &c, George ;
Wed s,h ss" c. M Ma NH f PoMer Mrs
North. Miss ~ Blglow, Mr and Mrs. Mr.. " H.
r began. viii 8 Bock Mr' and Mira, Z. NJ. Iar.
ris Miss Ella Harris and Andrew w. Green Of
New York.
ocean Hotel Mrs. IT. W. Kenworthy. Jacob Fox
Miss N. Walsh. Miss + 7 Feids Miss ,a Mar lyro +
George H. Yard. M!ss Sanford. Mr.. and Mrs +
smalholz. Mr. and Mrs; A T. Grant MI and MIS-
ana bmily Major J. II. Mclaughlin. Of New York
Hotel Brighton Mr. and Mrs. II Howard MISS ",
and Mrs John \. sutphin. Miss Sutphin Mr. and
Mrs NJ X. Denzer and family. Mr. and Mrs. Louis
schwarz Mr. and Mrs. John Casey william j.
Casey Mr. and ars. a. &. Arthur. Mr.. and Mrs
George Ferris NJ Sllycrstcin. child and nurse
New-York: Judge Charles A. Bennett and Miss
Julia Ryan of Freehold Mr.. ana Mrs Ronald
Cameron and MIR. and Mrs. NJ A. Mead ana lam
uv M Chicago