New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-06

MAY PARTY FOR THE CHURCH OF THE ASCEN-
sIoN-YAcIIT RAcEs-BATuING INDOORS
AND oUT-NEw-YORK GUESTS.
Atlantic city. " j. May (speciaD-A spell OF
warm weather has lowered around for the last
week and has given TO everything a decided sum
mer aspect and imbued every visitor with vaca-
ton spirit that is strikngiy noticeable On the
sands the reclining chairs the favorite resting
accommodations. and In them visitors by the score
loll and enjoy day dreams In the cool shadows
Of the Boardwalk the children play while the older
folks rest and enjoy the charms OF their surround
ngs On the boulevard every pavilion Is filed with
oungng individuals who gaze about with an air OF
nonchaIance that is exceedingly summer-like in It's
aspect All that wanting is the surf bathers.
That these. too. will shortly make their presence
noticeable is likely for already a few take a daily
plunge in the pillows. and the bath-house keepers
are getting their places into shape for a gradual
increase in the number of their patrons.
The tide of travel oceanward that placed this
April on record ar Of the largest Atlantic city
has known continues this month undated.
with the Newly FORK patronage in point OF number
still up 10 n high standard
May party was given at the Hotel Windsor on
Thursday evening In aid OF the fund TO complete
the house Of worship OF the Protestant Epis-
copal Church OF the Ascension. The party was
given IN the commodlous and luXuriousy appointed
conservatory enclosed garden of the hotel. which
gether with the handsome hangings and general
rich appointments. formed n fascinating back
ground for the wealth Of handsome costumes worn
by the women OF the fashionable coterie present.
Society from all the large hotels, and representing
every section Of this country, was present and
Joined in making the affair both an artistic and
financial success Among the features of the
Ing number of well-executed dances. among
them a pretty May-pole dance. all presented by
children. The mnuet was danced 10y a bevy OF
well-known society bellies. The hungarian Orches
ira. which is attached permanently TO the hotel
well the boy chorlsters belonging TO the
church. took part G. Jason Waters, OF the Hotel
Windsor. the prime mover In the Arrangement
Of this entertainment.
Those whose tmidity forbids Indulgence In
surf bathing at the present season look the
several natatoriums located on the Boulevard n
satisfactory substitute for "A billowy plunge. and
daily gather in these resorts in large numbers
These natatoriums are provided with every conve-
nence for the bath. while the tanks supplied
with water pumped directly from the ocean and
heated to agreeable temperature. II Is no un-
common occurrence for guests to organize parties
for bathing and often in the evening they revel In
the pleasure and novelty OF plunge under the
glare OF electric light
The first yacht Of the season Will be sailed
next Saturday afternoon in the waters OF the Inlet.
This contest viii take place between the yachts OF
the Cricket Fleet, and is TO decide the champion
ship OF the organization. Events Of this character
Will continue To take plac" at regular intervals OF
two weeks. but with the Crckets and outside
crews a contestants.
The formal opening OF the Ocean Pier will take
place next Friday evening. on this occasion
Sousa's band OF MY musicians viii be the star
feature. In addition 20 ;her concert n full-Iress
hop Will conclude the evenings festivities.
New Workers at the Seaside House are John @.
Van Horne Mrs T. W. Howell. Mrs. G. a. Water.
bury. Miss stockhauson, Mr. and Mrs. Charles r.
Nrane, Mrs. Alexander Campbell. Mrs. H. D. King.
Miss Helen @. Clunn Mr. and Mrs. J. g.. Fowler.
Sands. NJ -. Mi and Mrs Wriiam -. Bell. Mrs ..
Bunck. Miss ". Richards. Mrs l.. o. Childs Miss
George J. slcari j II. Mayer. \ Il. Gulick. Mrs
George ". Grallnger. Miss Graiirher Nj and Mrs
Mrs. T. Eislng Miss Eising M,. l.. T.. Lcal. Miss
George IL Hart. yynism II smith. c9aries J.
and Mrs L VI. Davis are az the Hotel Windsor.
At the Sheihurne are Mrs \. n Wheeler Miss
smythc a. r Iioughton Miss Sclnc Gnrrciison
Charles j. Evcrson. Mrs. i. e. Everson. Miss Jen-
Mr. ana Mrs O. II Laycndorf AMI Mr.. AMI Mrs
chgrles " lsDgil are a. ihe Gh22lfonte ,,.,, go,
J. A. Bach T af at The isS%orti ' ~ ~ ""'
Mra r II Cowdrcy and Mrs Il. \. Elmer are M
the Pennhurst
At The Hotel Ellison ARE william J Hckson ana
carlos 4 Butler Mrs Peter Emsllc Miss Ern-nc
Mrs Horace T. Chamberlain John Chamberlain and
At the IIotc Hoffman are Ny and Mrs g. Black.
Miss May Picrson. Miss Florence Picrson and Mr.
and Mrs George ". Carson.
At the Mansion Mrs. Edward Purcell. Miss BcS-
sic VI. Purcell, David Purcell. Mrs j. Connolly. +
y. Du Mont. NJ, Goldsmith Mr and Mr.. y
Jordan n g. Heming Dr william, Ca Ga,ilanil
and Mrs. J. II. Woods registered.
A. the Dennis nre Mrs II; Moses Mis7 s V
Mrs. George Walker. Mrs VI A. schar Mrs. \.
T. Roche and C. I. Rose are at Hadlon Hall