New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-04-01
1SBURY PARK AND OCEAN GROVE.
CONVENTIONS OF MANY ASSOCIATIONS LEAD TO
AN EARLY OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES OF
LARGE CROWDS-MAKING THE
TOWNS BEAUTIFUL.

Asbury Park ~ j. March 81 (SpeciaD-Ntth the
passing of Easter. signs of the approaching sum-
mer season become decidedly noticeable on every
side Many OF the hotel prOpretors and boarding
house keepers have already arrived from their
winter homes and taken possession or ther prop
critics with a view to an early opening OF the!F
establishments. The exceptionally open winter just
passed through has been quite factor in aiding
contractors and builders in pushing forward I'M
proyements and alterations projected at the close
of last season. and as result this resort Will pre-
sent this summer to visitors a still more charming
and inviting aspect than that which has hitherto so
completely captivated all corners.
The season will open unusually early this year
largely owing to the many gatherings OF i'm
portant and influential bodies from all over the
country who have made arrangements for the hold
ing Of their meetings here. The first on the list
is the annual reunion Of the veterans OF the "a
brigade New-Jersey Volunteers which will take
place on April g. in Educational Hall. over 200 or
the old soldiers OF this famous fighting brigade, in
Guiding such weil-known heroes as Generals Daniel
T. Sickes Joseph b. Carr George Il. sharpe John
Ramsey Daniel Butterhed. S. w. Parke and James
T. Rushing all former commanders Of this brigade,
besides such distinguished veterans as Generals
Henry l.. Tremane. r. a. Donney. William j.
Seweu and Joseph Dickinson, Fighting Joe"
Rockers famous Adjutant-General, ana a host Of
distinguished civilians. including ex-Secretary OF the
Navy George NJ Robson. Governor Werts,
Senator John J. Gardner and others will at
tend Following this reunion the an
nual convention of the NewJersey Pharmaceu-
teal Association May 81 and %. Then
comes the great gathering of the Reformed Synod
In America early in June, and lasting one week.
These big meetings very naturally make things
boom here early and put the people on their moste
properly to meet the invading hosts. AS a con-
sequence all is hustle and activity, giving to the
place an air OF lvelness unusual this time Of the
year The National Editorial Association viii meet
here on July 2, and tarry until July 8. and with
them 1t is expected will come the New-York State
Editorial Association. In the 'wake of these in
nuential organizations the Knights of Pyth!as
OF New-Jersey and the famous National Rifles OF
Washington. ID. c., for few days outing by the
sea.
The trunk lines throughout the United States
have granted the asked for concessions to the
National Education Association, such half rate
tickets ard two-months limit for return trips
to destination. and that brings this very numerous
and powerful body of educators also to this favored
resort some time In July. their sessions lasting for
several weeks.
Nearly every hotel in the place has undergone
some changes in anticipation Of the big rush. Be-
sides the eight all-year round hotels there
are a number of the others which will soon be in
readiness to entertain guests Among these may be
mentioned the Plaza-by- ths-Sea. which opens on
April -. the Lenox. May /. and the Hotel Bruins
wick, May 15 The Quaker meeting house known as
Whittier Chapel-the gift OF Senator Bradey-is fast
nearing completion. and will be ready for occupancy
early in the season.
The New-York and Long Branch Railroad Com
pany has finally decided beautlfy the big squar
in front OF the station this place. and Will have
Il laid In pretty lawns and handsomely designed
flower beds In the centre OF this big square will
be erected a pavilion for the Beach Band. which
will use 1t during the morning hours OF each day
IL IL proposed TO make this locality OF the
most attractive In the town. no longer an eyesore
TO new arrivals In former years
J. G. Shafer, OF indianapolis, president of the
Seashore Electric Railway OF this place. has rented
| a handsome cottage In Fourth-ave. near Grand
ave and with his family taken possession OF II for
the coming season. He has also purchased the
Berrlnger cottage ut Sewell-ave. and BOnd-st.
over In Ocean Grove matters are going nicely
with the Auditorium, and II Is expected that
by Monday April 2. every truss In this structure
will be In position. and the work OF putting the
roof begun. There Is now doubt Of the bic
| structure being completed in ample time for the
original date set for the dedication In June.
| The Rev Dr. Adam Wallace. Editor OF 1.-THE
Ocean Grove Record" has returned from Florida,
whittier ne went a couple OF months ago In search
OF restored health and has resumed charge OF his
| paper William Sadler OF philadelphia, has leased
the handsome cottage OF tine Rev. Dr. L. II. Stokes
on Wesley Lake. for the season.