New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-02-04
CROWDS OF NEW YORhEfS.
THEY ENJOY ATLANTIC CITY's BALMY AIR
UNUSUAL PROSPERITY OF THE REsoRT-hoiEh'
NEWLY OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
IN THE TOWN.

UNUSUAL. PROSPERITY OF THE REsoRT-HoTELs
NEWLY OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
IN THE TOWN.
Atlantic CRY, y. j. Feb. (SpeciaD.-January
has always been considered here month OF plePa'
ration rather than indication Of what the paahce
of the year to be from a business point OF
view hut this season that idea has been repudiated
by every one Interested and the first month OF thls
year closed with its number Of guests exceeding al
records of previous years. NEWCOMERS have zone
more than their share in establishing TINS granny
ing state Of business. and that contingent now out
numbers greatly the representation from al the
other large cities. After considering the matter fui-
~ and carefully surveying the many natural and
artificial features of Atlantic City. its winter popu-
lalty is not 10 be wondered for actual oDserVa
tons taken the spot by the United states
Weather Bureau concusively prove that the tenn
perature here this winter has been almost Florlda-
like in its attractveness. while the peculiar geo
graphical situation .of the resort has given 1t eX-
ernptlon from the numerous storms that
usually sweep the during this period or the
year.
Among the most notable social functions an
nounced for the coming week is the military recep-
ton TO be given by the Morris Guards at their
arinory on Tuesday evening. This affair Is the last
OF series of three winter dances. AS Is customary
on occasions Of this nature given by this organ-
cation. a large number Of complimentary invita-
tons have been sent TO IN" prominent persons
among the hotel guests, many OF "hoiH nave az
ready Joined in the efforts to make this a social
success.
This week the Rev. J. NJ Fedigan. rector OF the
Roman Catholic Church Of st. Nicholas, rendered
his resignation. to take effect at once. This pro-
ceeding has caused no end of sorrow and regret
to the congregation. as Father Fedigan has proved
in his fourteen years of religious direction here In
valuable as a spiritual governor and enteTprlsinS
citizen
The subject of building a City Hall 10 take the
place of the one destroyed by fire last summer is
now being brought to the fore and a new and COM
modious structure will probably be in course OF con-
striction before long In connection with this I'M
provement it is the City Councils idea to erect an
emergency hospital So great Is the visiting throng
at some seasons of the year that such a measure
is a positive necessity. The city is already supplied
with patrol and ambulance system and the Idea
Of a hospital is merely the completion OF that val
liable service.
From the fact of the extreme mldness OF the
weather at this point at present time. the cap
tains of the numerous pleasure yachts VINO make
the Inlet their headquarters are reapng iair
harvest from the pleasure-seekerS who are Wiling
10 bravx some sharp breezes for the sake OF SAIL
on the waters of Absecon Bay or Atlantic Ocean
Wild ducks have been resting in this vicinity In
great numbers during the last week. and gunners
have turned out in full force In search OF then'
taking up the sport both by night and day
There has been considerable beach added to this
the waves reach the shore almost block from the
Promenade This stretch of hard sand offers excel
lent facilities for either driving or walking What
has been a most important factor IN TINS Vaiuape
acquisition Of beach territory Is the governing OF
the run Of the tides by the breakwater that was
constructed under the Ocean Pier during the early
The electrician service between this point and
Longport, a journey of eight miles, within stone
throw OF the ocean, is shortly to be Te-estapi!she
40 The . Hote isleswor,h which is directly located
on the beach. began this season during the last
week. The entire house has been SUBJECTED to a
sents to its large following an exemplary seaside
The Imperial another popular uptown house, at
the ocean enl OF Maryland-ave, mas resumed ior
this season. fresh from the hands OF the carpenter
and painter. and is already caring for a goodly
number of winter guests
arrangement and convenience of the Seaside House
have attracted considerable attention among us
baths which are within the house. are models Of
excellence and the eniargea sun ar0r, and
Boardwalk forms most attractive feature OF this
Since the alterations Of last winter, the Dennis
is now the largest hotel here. The main features
service which have won for it a popularity that Is
plainly shown by the number OF guests now within
and capital quarters for the shelter OF both
the health and pleasure seeker.
all the year is the Traymore, whose available ac-
commodatons are now rapidly decreasing under me
stress OF the present influx Of visitors. This hotel
fitted and furnished for the entertainment Of IT'S
Fashionable patronage and presents every comfort
and convenience that liberal and enterprising man
/ agement afford.
! Among the largest hotels whose doors are always
open to guests, none is popular that the Hotel
J Brighton, under the direction Of F. W. Hemsley
& Son This house always, has every appoint
ment that can possibly be Of service to its guests
/ MIR and Mrs j. H. Knight. and Miss Knight
Mrs. L. NJ oakley. and Mr.. and Mrs. J. b. An
drews OF New-York, at the Traymore.
c. E. Hall and Mrs. Clara MADDEN are at the
/ Sheburne
II s Anderson Miss Anderson. Mrs. II. l.. Pol
lard and Miss Pollard guests OF the Dennis.
s f. Russell. Alfred Russell, Mrs. II. g. Banner.
Miss X Bough Mrs. 4. 5. Bechey, Edward Cra-
ger Mr. and Mrs Herbery Appleton Miss y. APP
pleion and Frank Appleton are registered at the
Brighton.
X H. Hooker and Mr. and Mrs. L. j. Lee are at
Charles Leroy. Felix Renault and William schlos-
/ serbach are at Kuehne's Hotel
Miss A. NJ. Jones. Mr.. and Mrs. William y. How
land Mr. and Mrs. George n. BurfOrd, E. S. a. de
Lima, Mrs. Collins Stevens, Mrs Costello, MISS
/ Costello Miss Lalor, and T. Won Rosenberg are at
Seaside.