New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-03-11
ENJOYING FINE WEATHER.
ATLANTIC CITY HOTELS ARE WELL
FILLED.
CHARMS OF THE INLET-"THE MODERN MONTE
GENERALIZATION APPROACHING-ATH-
LETICs-NEW-YoRK VISITORS.


plement of guests owing to the fine weather. "hlIe
The boardnE-hou have a larger share of spring
time patronage than their past records OF TINS
period can show. To the hotel and business men
the point Of greatest moment now in mind Is. the
coming Eastertidc. 70 this season the visitor also
turns his attention and halls with delight the an
tcipated pleasures of the gayety and excitement OF
the termination Of the Lenten season with the
exception Of the exclusively summer hotels every
hosiery on the island will be in shape TO receive
and accommodate the Easter rush. not only Is
This true of the hotels but also of the various
amusement resorts, bazaars and booths all OF
which play part in the visitors seashore recrea-
tion and amusement
Among the natural charms of this resort none
has ever shared more attention than the Inlet
whose waters connect the extensive area oil Ao-
secom Bay and its numerous tributaries win me
Atlantic That body OF water separates Atlantic
City from its neighbor Brgantinc Beach Which he5
directly north of us. II Is here that the coastwise
vessels seek refuge from storms II is here that the
hundreds OF pleasure yachts make their headquar-
tiers: IL is here that the excursion steamers make
their berths and it is from here that every SAILING
or fishing party makes its departure for the IN
diligence In these pleasures whether In the smooth
waters Of the bay or the more turbulent waters OF
the ocean. With all this aquatic animation one can
readily appreciate the charm and attraction OF
such a location For the pleasant and comfortable
accommodation OF the throng that congregates AT
this particular spot at almost all seasons the hrm
of Schlect & Mehrer erected several years ago at
considerable expense commodous, covered double
decked pavilion, which during the spring Is
fully protected by a glass Enclosure, thus anordng
the patrons an excellent opportunity Of enjoying
the many marine charms as well as An unoo-
structed land view. free from any exposure to the
elements. During the summer season large band
or orchestra Is in Attendance during the day and
evening This resort VIII lie opened to the pubic In
the OF week or two.
Atlantic CITY. like all other places where vast
crowds congregate. Is subjected from time to time
TO visits from curious pcrsonages whose eccentrci-
ties are marked enough to attract unusual atten-
ton Among these is Edward Drouin whose lavish
expenditure Of money with no other object in view
than to dispose Of vast sums. has caused him to
be renamed "The Modern Monte Cristo" His first
act that excited public attention was the purchas-
ing of a livery stable. located In the upper end ot
the island. and the restocking il with horses and
vehicles This entire outfit he purchased at fahn-
lous prices. considering the quality and all for
his own private and convenience His next
move was an attempt to buy all the stock Of one
Of the national banks In order to obtain control
simply because OF the clerks had offended his
dignity. After SO ,uring quite number OF shares.
for which he paid a high price. his plans were
wrecked through his inability TO secure more The
step that followed this his purchasing AT n
high figure n newspaper and its entire plant In
addition 10 all this he has purchased quite n few
cottages about town. His minor display consists
Of his keeping the entire messenger service of two
telegraph companies in the constant execution Of
his orders actively engaging himself in the interest
Of n candidate In the local mayoraty contest max
ing valuable presents people he casually meets.
lighting his cigars with grecnbacks buying every
thing that every one offers him for sale. throwing
money 10 the small boys who crowd about him
whenever he appears. and actually throwing away
money at every chance that offers itself. His
strange eccentricties extend 10 his attire. which
consists OF endless variety OF the latest styles
OF outfits but which are worn with total dsrc-
gard Of the conventionatlcs OF fashion Drouin
has become the talk Of the town. and his appear
ance on the avenue boardwalk attracts much
attention and comment
Much agitation is manifested here the
municipal election TO take place next Tuesday for
the choosing Of a mayor and councilmen. The night
seems to have centred the issue OF further i'm
proving the city as coast resort. There are at
present three tickets IN the field. all OF which
promise extraordinary accomplishments In the d.
rection OF adding features that are bound sim fur
Their to attract the visitor II their claims are
founded truth. then Atlantic city may surely
count paved streets and various other municipal
reforms before another season has dswncd.
The establishment OF daily newspaper during |
the late spring and summer TO Dc known as The |
Daily Guest" Is talked %. It's object IS 10 cater
the visitors and their requirements II Will publish
throughout the city Of the day previous. and Will |
devote the remainder OF its space the social life
Of the visitors and the daily happenings ~ all the
hotels The Dorand Advertising Agency has the !
project under its direction.
Last Thursday afternoon marked the organiza-
ton here OF lodge OF the Benevolent and Pro- |
tective order Of Elks. The ceremonies were at |
tended by a number OF Ncw-York and Philadelphia |
members who quartcred here and resulted I'm |
the initiation Of large number Of both visiting and
resident candidates. In the evening "A compliment
tary banquet rendered to the Installing officers
and visiting members by the new lodge.
The Countess PappcnheIm sun remains here by |
the sea. She IL a familiar figure the
The Countess IS credited with having |
utilized sixteen trunks to convey her wardrobe to
this city and 10 judge from the variety and cle-
gance OF the costumes she displays such in
voice of baggage would not be eXaggeration.
Foreign nobility has been still further represented
here during the last week I'm the person OF Count
Clarence Won Rosen OF Sweden. In the Counts
party was Mrs. bloomfield Moore. OF London.
An athletic craze seems to be prevalent here. No
sooner had the seventy two-h hour bicycle contest
the Ocean Pier than big athletic
tournament took It's place. to hold forth until this
evening" The pier Is not the only place that can
boast OF this sport. Early IN the morning. even
before the breakfast hour. 1t ~ unusual sight
witness perhaps half n dozen amateurs In training
as II the most important athletic event record
was about TO occur and each of them was con-
estant Later on during the morning others take
heir places TO follow up the same line. In the
afternoon there Is another Outpnuring of athletes |
The strand allows unlimited privilege for their in
iulgence and allows them many spectators. which
after fact may account for the unusual vigor with |
which their exercises are invested.
one OF the longest established hotels the Wa
'erly, situated at Ohio and Pacific ayes. resumed
business for the season during the last week This |
house continues under the same management "a |
asst year. and offers all the attractions of "A first
lass home.
The Mansion. which has always entertained its
New he
lnder the direction Of Charles Mctilade This house
$ one Of the oldest allthe-year hotels. and ranks
With the leading seashorc resting places.
New Workers noticed In town this week include
l. l.. Upper and Or. William y. King at the Hotel
Dennis.
Mrs G. H. Sexton. A. Walker and S. w De
Iaven are guests ut the ShclDurnc.
Mrs. Thomas Hoyt and Mrs. Theodore Rckseckcr
re at the Pennhurst.
Miss c. Hopkins is at the Hotel Wellington
Edith Ellison Fose and j. w. lIollcnback are re-
cnt arrivals at the Luray.
MIR and Mrs O. Tyson, Mrs. Wesley Uarpcr Mrs