New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-03-04
LOOKING TOWARD EASTER.
ATLANTIC CITY HOTELS PREPARING
FOR A LIVELY SEASON.
ATTRACTIONS OF THE BOARDWALK SPECIAL PRO
VISION FOR Transient VISITORS
GUESTS AT THE HOTELS.

VISION FOR TRANSIENT VISITORS
GUESTS AT THE HOTELS.
Atlantic City. y. J.. March (specaD.-The festive
Faster IS the cynosure OF every ones
| attention here by the sea This to Atlantic City
much and this year especially is it the cul-
mination of an unusually prosperous Lenten season
For the entertainment of the Easter crowds the
hotels that already open rapidly getting
into shape for business: amusement resorts whose
doors still remain closed undergoing the final
touches Of renovation: the booths and bazaars
along the Ocean Bouvard being restocked; in
fact. everything and every place that is calculated
10 attract the visitors notice attention Is now
enjoying n complete transformation in anticipation
Of what all Indications point to as prosper
Eastertide
With such inviting aspect the boardwalk
presents these days It s not remarkable that this
promenade stl retains its popularity with every
one. How Atlantic Ci,y remained satisfied with
the old. rckcty beach promenade Of some five years
ago is still marvelled at by all who have enjoyed
the pleasures and accommodations OF the present
one. The Boulevard az 1t Is now termed. is UNI
questionaby the finest and commo1Ious
structure of it's kind along the coast. 1t has its
beginning the extreme northern end Of the island
at the waters of the inlet. and extends the other
end of the city, known Chelsea. AS II stands
now ii is at height of about twelve feet from
the sandy beach, ana has width Of twenty -four
feet. SO much have its accommodations been taxed
AT the height or the season that its enlargement
to twice its present width is In contemplation for
next fall. II is brilliantly Illuminated every even
ing of the year with lights swung directly
the centre Of the walk. To start at say the upper
end of this highway. and slowly take it In for It's
entire length affords evcr-changing picturesque
stroll that never grows monOtonous CT tiresOmo.
and opens up novel and enhancing picture to the
admirer of both natural and artificial han1iwOrk.
The inlet section presents the junction of the
waters of the broad Atlantic ard Absccon Bay
and II is here that the yachts Of the pleasure fleet
make their landing places at pier built expressly
for their convenience Here also located several
large pleasure and refrcshment pavions at "A con-
siderable height. which affords an excellent marine
scene in addition to an urobstructtd view OF the
mainland. seven miles distant 1t is here that the
throngs gather during the spring and summer to
enjoy the natural picture and listen to the musical
entertainments provided by the proprictors of the
pavilons.
Moving along the boardwalk after passing the
many pretty cottages that abound in the upper
section Of the city. the first thing to strike the
observer is the lighthouse ard Ife-saving station.
whose property covers considerable ground that IS
constantly kept in attractive order. Then comes
the big Iron Pier, which reaches far out into the
ocean, and affords during the season a fascinating
retreat to those in search Of either health pleas
Next come the various pavilons. sun parlors,
lighthouses. amusement resorts. merry -go-rounds.
bazaarS ETC. interpersel here and there with the
large beach hotels in the following order: Seaside
House, Haddon Hall, Chalfonte. Luray. Windsor
Traymors. Brighton Dennis and Sheburne These
large hcstleries all faced by large and prettily
arranged lawns. whose area extends to the border
Of the promenade and allows full view OF both
ocean and Boardwalk from almost every quarter
OF the houses Between the lawns Of Hotels Tray
and Brighton is the Casino. the striking up
pearance of which stands out in bold relief in this
open stretch In the centre OF all this section is the
lengthy Ocean Pier with Its immense dancing pa
vihon its commodious and comfortable profnenades
and retreats. It's inviting fishing desks. in fact
everything for the visitors amusement and recrea
ton.
When Chelsea is reached the Boardwalk extends
through an open space for long distance. but
affords an excellent sight Of this cottage section
with its numerous beautiful villas and well-kept
avenues. The terminus at this end is known
the Excursion House. This IS immense struct-
transient element whose arrival and departure
both take place the same day, and whose members
ing. In the erection Of this building in this section
IL was the desire to coninc these day eXcursionst1
10 themselves and thus avoid the drawback of their
0EeriioW Ting, the town which IN many watcring
the regular guest: With its unexcelcd outlook, ac
commodations. facilities for entertainment and
amusement. and generally inviting appearance it is
not 10 he considered strange that every visitor
makes the ocean Promenade his objective roint
done more for AtiantIc City's promnence and
popularity ~ than any other Of its beautiful charms
and \. G; Gady, who ere at the Revere.
>, Mrs. NJ }. Higgins and W. C. Higgins are at the
Hotel wellington :.
a. llulncnSte'I ana iainlIN MT. ana Mrs. y. l..
Wolf. Mr., and Mrs G. J. *. Rosenberg Mr. ard
Mrs J.. Folz. Mr.. and Mrs J. I}ein. Joseph Rein
Miss W. Rosenberg. Mrs. Leon Dalsimer and Miss
Blanche Dalsimc~ are at the Hotel IslcswOrth.
Guests at the Seaside include H. r. Gould Miss
Ethel Powers. j. O. Powers. Happen Browne. G. <
Buck T. +. Sanders J.. NJ. French. Mr. and Mrs
X Saycrs and George X. Rogers
Mr.. and Mrs. \. ". Wells and family Mrs. G.
I{IandegSe and the Misses i'randcgee O. o. Reed,
Miss \. Il: Day Mrs. o. II. owen. Mrs. Il. GREY
and Mrs. c. T. RUDE are registered at HaddOn Hall
Leward X. Smith. Miss A. S Howell. Samuel
Ste Eart SIR and Mrs. T. VI. Padoford. Miss j.
Scudder Farlee and 5. Bishop are at the Hotel
Windsor.
John Il. Todd. William Smythe. Carl schrieder
Leon T. I>OWeEstein. y. 6. Jennings, Miss Rein
hard Miss Goldberg. Miss Beales the Misses
steers Miss Anna Grlber. Mrs l.. W. Parker Miss
Parker, Miss DOW and Mrs. L. Il. Allen are guests
the Hotel Traymore.
Miss NJ L. Randall and Randall Comfort are at the
ChalfOntc.