New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-22
ODD FELLOWS At ATLANTIC CITY,
THEIR CoNCLAvE BROUGHT THOUSANDS TO THE
sEAsHoRE-THE OCEAN YACHT RACE

THEIR cONCLAvE BROUGHT THOUSANDS TO THE
sEAsHoRE-THE OCEAN YACHT RACE.
Atlantic city n. j., Sept q CspeciaD.-The an
nual conclave OF the Independent order OF Odd
Fellows. which held during the iast week did
much to enliven this portion Of the fall season and
bring oceanward thousands OF visitors from all
parts OF the country. The sessions OF the conven-
ton. which were held on the commodous pavilion
on the big ocean pier, occupied the entire week
Elaborate entertainment was provided By the local
lodges and the Citizens Committee. TO the great
pleasure Of all the visiting guests. The street pa
rade which took place on Tuesday afternoon was
A notable feature and was witnessed by thousands
OF spectators.
Since the opening OF September the weather has
been mild SC that the outdoor diversions continue
to be INDUCED in TO extent only exceeded In
July and August. The bathing never WAS better
and no day passes that does not see large number
altered on the strand for plunge into the break
ers The number OF pleasure boats which comprise
the Inlet fleet up to the present time have been
kept busy In carrying sailing and fishing parties,
while the smaller craft manned by oars, are utilized
by the Grabbing parties IN the Thoroughfare.
The ocean yacht race. over course OF twenty.
miles seward which took place In the early part
OF the week was participated In by ten OF the
Aeetest boats that make the waters Of Absecon
Inlet their anchorage. The yacht j. +. Mehrer.
sailed BY Captain Samuel Gale, the race with
ease winning the cash prize OF 500 This is the
twenty-second year that Captain Gale has sailed
the winning boat in this annual event, for which
record he is the proud possessor OF medals and
trophies by the score. The yacht Cornet followed
the Mehrer in about thirteen minutes later, with
the yacht Zea in third place. about an hour later.
The Disston villa and its spacious grounds. which
generally conceded to be the finest private estate
In Atlantic CITY, have recently changed ownership
and passed into the possession OF Frederick Hens
ley, proprietor OF the Hotel Brighton. Almost
long as Atlantic City has been resort this resi-
dence has been the home OF the various members
Of the Disston family. Of Philadelphia. who have
occupied a prominent position In the fashionable
society circles OF the City-by-the-Sea. The recent
death OF the eldest Mrs Disston was the cause OF
the famly's relinqushihg their handsome seashore
Among recent arrivals are the following:
At the Hotel Berkeley.P H. Evans. Barry.
S oash 'fs Rs says Dcnson S q H. Van Name Lane
the Ghat S@ V: smith h.s Mr. and Nd Mrs
cart s Sr' Ho MG0f benn is n"f lloyd Dks
Mrs Mrs PM Mht Ns Mr. saa ss hSdsn
S Sc Il" s NJ 4; sa5 ~. psSa.S
Mrs. j. Dough, Miss n. vesvley. A $. P.nkerton.
Mr. s N Mrs k:m5 M'% l and rs II A. d Dr.
j5J. SIS: o Rs'o9 wa a'o Z Hri nl a
At Haddon Halo. ". Kellogg. 3. Ftchett.
AT the Hotel Luray-J. T. Dallas. Mr. and Mrs.
J. w. Hammer Mrs, S. A. b. GableL
At the Manson-Mrs. Crosson. Miss Watson. G..
81 Stevenson, j. F. Jennings. r. W. Cobb. Mr.. and
Mrs. William Graham, Mrs. Wolfe. Mrs. O'Brien.
J. Masterson, J. ID. Brown, r. ]. Hanna. +. q.
Ford. C. Ellis. J. NJ Walling.
At the Hotel Traymore-Ar and Mrs G, f. Ben
r stewart Mrs +. W. Crocker. K, 8. Croker. II.
Sinclair Mrs II. Snauer Miss r. Snauer Miss NJ.
g Snauer Miss A. l. Snauer, Mrs. W Geer. Mrs.
A. G. C;eer Mr. and Mrs. J. j. Rodiger. J. Parkey.
T Il. Allen. " r. Allen;
AT the Rudoph-T Salmany, s. Rueber. j.
Medole s. sykes. II. Johnson. C. Wharton. jr..
J. ]. Reed. 49,
Miss Sylvester Cornish.
At the Seaside House-Mr and Mrs. William
Cunningha Mr.. and Mrs. Z. l. Walker.