New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-01-21
ATLANTIC CITY IS POPULAR.
MANY NEWCOMERS APPLY FOR ROOMS AT THE
HOTELs-A NEW PLEASURE HOUSE


HoTELs-A NEW PLEASURE HOUSE
TO BE BUILT
Atlantic City Jan. ~ (SpecaD.-Thc approach OF
an early Lenten season mas been n powerful factor
in the notable OF winter visitors here during
the last week and what proves equally satisfactory
Is the long list OF applications FOR rooms that is AL
ready in the possession of every OF the hotels
whose doors now open for the reception or
guests canvass OF the leading houses plainly
shows New Workers stu TO be in the majority. The
bright, cheerful. springlike weather OF the last
fortnight has been prolific Of considerable open air
enjoyment the part OF the visiting throng. ana
at no time has there been a dearth or d.
versions FOR those whose propensity Is In the
direction OF athletic amusement The excellent con
dition of the avenues through the city ana the hard
smooth surface Of the sandy beach AFFORD splendid
opportunities for indulgence In riding. either
horseback or In vehicle. and It part ~ the visitors
programme to take up one or the other as regular
morning afternoon amusement Tho lower por-
ton Of the strand has been vcrItabe racecourse
where long. unbroken stretch OF hard. smooth
sand affords unusual facilities for testing speed.
Every day there friendly contests between the
owners OF blooded stock
What always proves an interesting and instructive
novelty 10 the nonresident is the regular weekly
drill OF the members Of the United States Life saw
ing Service whose quarters occupy portion Of the
lighthouse grounds. Every Thursday morning. at
O'clock these drills take place on the beach, and
despite the rather early hour there IS generally
good-slzed crowd OF spectators present to witness
the crew In their practice OF the numerous and
difficult details necessary In the rcscung OF life ana
property in storms.
The efforts OF the congregation Of the Protestant
Episcopal Church OF the Ascension to erect a new
church have been crowned with rapid success. and
a handsome and commodious edficc. ~ the Spanish
style OF architecture. the first brick church ever
built in Atlantic city. now stands upon their lot nt
the corner Of Pacific and Kentucky ayes. large
portion OF the funds necessary for the completion
Of this house OF worship has been contributed by
wealthy New Workers. who each season help swell
the membership ana make this the most fashionable
congregation here 10y the sea.
The Morris Guards gave their annual mid-winter
athletic tournament this week. What has always
been considered the greatest and most prohtabie
amusomen; enterprise on the beach 'front.' Young
& McSheas merry go-round. ana It's attendant feat
ures were sold last Thursday 10 a syndicate OF
cap;talists whose intention is construct on this
site "A fine structure. devoted 10 amusements This
sale Is regarded one Of the most important
realty transfers ever known In connection win thlS
resort and brought the sum Of $1,000 purchase
money. The merry go-round Is located at the ocean
end Of South Caroina-ave. adjoining the board
walk. the most central location along the ocean
front and has always been a highly popular resort
both in winter and summer.
The Seaside House located on the beach front. at
PENNSYLVANIA ave. has reopened for the season.
entirely renttcd and refurnished and with the add
ton OF a large and comfortable glass sun-parior
and hot and cold sea-water baths In the houses.
One Of the most successful hotels the Chalfonte,
vii begin It's tweniy-slxth season dbo At February
l. It's manager during the winter has been ac-
tive In adding a number OF the most modern con-
vcniences 10 what seemed all eady complete
house. He has introduced new hydraulic paSsen-
ger elevator.
Under the same direction as In former years.
Uaddon Hall, another beach house. VIII begin an
other season about the first OF next month. rms
hotel is still in the hands Of the renovatorS. ana
when its doors swing open again II VIII rank WIN
the complete ana nouSeS di'"o '"c
New Jersey coast. -
Another Of the leading hotels shortly to reopen
is Waverly. with whose m@nasement IL assocl
dent OF New-York city. This house VIII resume
business for the son with the comfort and ad-
ton. ,..,,,.
The opening of the Pennhurst occurred during
mis- week ana presented this popular house just
fresh from. the hands that have frightened up
everything both inside and out, and In IA iashoh
that will satisfactorily serve It's large patrohaBe.
Dennis-Dr Samuel Lexton. John l.. Shcehan. Miss
yelling II. Z. Frick. John Rogart MISS anna NJ
Jon,s Frederick NJ. Davenport. and W. W. Alex
onder Shelburne-M Morris, Robert Rossman, y
~ Ford Alan H. Lexton. and II. 5 Knight. .
,rravnorc-Nr and Mrs Alfred Rothschild, Max
Rothschild. Charles Ridder. NJ Mofre"' W. -
Demorcst and Charles u. Reed.
nrghton-Mrs Daniel Doughcrty. S. ID. Page.
Or l. Webster Fox. Nj. and Mrs. j. b. Cole r. Z.
Poncher. =, ,.,.,,, All. l., ,nnIehv
y w Smith and Mis' Stella NJ smith