New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-03
AsBURY PARK IS AWAKE EARLY.

MUSIC HAS CHARMS TO DRAW THE CROWDS
BEFORE THE USUAL TIME
Asbury Park. n. j., June (speciaD.-The season
opens to-day with extraordinary promise Ihe
town authorities approaching the necessities OF tho
times and with a view forcing an early opening
made arrangements a week ago for Vincents
band which made its appearance at the Asoury
Avenue Pavilion last Saturday night. The advent
of the band at this, the earliest date on record
had the desired effect The season or 1884 sprung
into existence by the mere power OF music, ana
the boardwalk has, in consequence, become the
central point of congregation. Every train brings
its quota of cottagers, and old residents say they
never saw the Park assume midsummer ap-
pearance the first week in June as IL does TINS
year. A boom spirit OF phenomenal proportions -
diffused through the town, brought about IN great
measure by the labors Of the citizens Executive
Committee which has In charge the entertainments
OF a host of National, State, county and local con-
yentons announced TO be he'd here during the sum-
mer. Great preparations are being mace ior the re-
cep,ion of the editorial and educational associations
which are to be held early in July, and FUND or
$1,000 has already been raised by the committee
for the entertainment of the visitors
All through the week the trains have brought
carloads of cottagers and moved by the warm
weather. the presence of the band and the general
gala like appearance of the place. they are throw
ing open their blinds in every direction.
Most of the large hotels are still In the hanos OK
the renovators At the Hotel Brunswick, however.
which opened it's doors two weeks ago, NUMBER OF
guests are registered. The may be said OF
the Grand Central which. under the management
of A Terhune. keeps pace with the best hotels in
the Park
Sunset Hail. under the propretorshp OF John
Rockefeller g. Son, opened yesterday. The Rocka-
fellers have paid strict attention to the interior
renovation and adornment OF their oeautiful MOTEL
and under a management noted for its liberality.
the prospects for a successful season at the Han
is greatly enhanced.
The Victoria an old established family hotel
fronting on the beach. is now open and has o
number of guests The house has been thoroughly
renovated and presents an attractive appearance.
Another popular hotel the Park is the Feni-
more kept by Mr.. Noble. The Fenimore is not be-
hind In modern improvements and shows the ex-
pendture of good round sum this year in interior
adornment.
The Beden. run by H. r. Rouse. a family hotel
The Coleman House the pioneer hotel OF As6ury
Park owned by Justus l.. Ralph. Is announced 70
open June 2S. Mr. Ralph has paid every attention
10 the proper hitting OF ms nous do an1 now
Among the improvements contemplated at an
early date is the erection Of magnificent casino
wick II was originally intended TO build the casino
in time for the present season. but owing 10 te NH
tied time since the preparation OF the pans ,
Among the cottagers at the ParK are J0hn c ng,
NELL J Hamilton. jr.. Roswell d. Hatch NJ Calia-
M4 J E. co HGs OF 4 ANA viii spend he
season in a pretty cottage in Asbury- ave Harry
oernEon NTYork nas Isa'Sf pa nanas0% os
New-York is occupying the T. Frank Appleoy cot
tage Frank Fromme., OF New-fork mas taken =
house in Thirdave Moses Ploqst 6 o, mewark
also among the early corners ne oe0'pe'
cottage In ASbury-aye.