New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-17
SURF BATHING ALREADY.
ATLANTIC CITY NOTES SURE SIGN OF
SUMMERS APPROACH.

Atlantic City, y. j.. May l6.-Contrary TO the RUE
OF previous the present month has not seen
| dimlnution In the number Of arrivals, but rather
| an increase Many OF the hotels cassed as sum-
mer houses: whose usual opening time is the middle
| of June have already opened their doors ana are
| enjoying large patronage The amusement pur-
| veyors have already put in an appearance ana
| those that have not yet resumed business are pre-
! pairing fo~ early opening. The big ocean fier
! has been open for several weeks, and the manage
| ment Of the Iron Pier announces its opening in the
| course OF two weeks time.
The near approach of the summer season is ndl-
| Gated by the appearance daily this week on 'he
| beach of more than the usual number OF surf bath
ers S, early In the season. Since Sunday last their
| number has averaged daily at least dozen
In addition TO the nightly entertainments pre-
| scented at the Casino, Miss Lily Post gave the pa
irons Of that resort Thursday ard Friday even
| ings programme that was highly entertaining 80
| successful has the introduction OF these special
features been at the Casino that the management
has engaged number OF artists 10 appear "eeN'
throughout the season.
The big Ocean Pier one Of the most popular spots
| of the resort the entertainments and dances upon
which are considered notable features OF lie mere
will esume It's nightly hops on May 80 large
orchestra has been engaged for the season to play
| both day and evening. Another new attraction mas
| been Gdded-that of large aquarium.
| The construction Of the steel espanade con-
tinues rapidly and before another week has elapsed
It Is confidently expected that large portion OF the
| new walk will be traversed by the beach front
| promenaders.
A noteworthy step in the direction of building
driveway from this city to Longport the extreme
| southern limit Of this island and distance OF
| seven miles. taken on wednesday last, "heh
the property-owners along the proposed route pre-
scented a signed petition 10 the County Board OF
Freeholders for such road The first step OF
selecting the commissioners and surveying the en-
| ,ir retch take la 81
| that the driveway will be a reality before the close
| Of the summer season OF 96.
| Among the latest Of the hotels to announce
It's opening Is the Garden Hotel. which has set the
date for June 90 This hotel is one of the largest
| here and Is located within almost stones throw
OF the Brighton Traymore and Windsor When
completed II will be a model In appearance, appoint
ments and service and. as II Is the purpose TO nave
It remain open all the year. it is supplied with
every comfort and convenience. special feature
will be its large roof garden and restaurant which
| supply feature hitherto unknown in the resort
The Grand Atlantic will open It's doors on June 20
| under the management OF Charles T. Cope pro-
| prietor OF the Abemare. and Alfred Wyman late
steward Of the Stenton and Meropole. Philadelphia
The Grand Atlantic is Virgin.a-ave. near the
| beach, a popular hotel and cottage section and on
| the highest point OF ground In Atlantic City Its
capacity is 400 and its appointments include every
modern hotel feature that caters to the comfort and
convenience the health and pleasure seeker.
| while its cuisine and service will be Of the same
high standard
| Among NEWCOMERS in town this week are the
| following:
| At the Albernare-F. Blanchulli. j. Henggler. Mrs
A. w Christie. Miss c. Christie. Mr.. and Mrs. A IL.
| Blackburn. W. S Thomas.
| At the Hotel Berkeley-Mr. and Mrs y. Fitch.
Mrs F Person Miss NJ L. Pierson. Mrs II. VI.
Iaflln Mrs. w. l.. Allen. n. Allen f. y. Brawner,
| Mrs H. r. Cannon w. c. Wallace. Mr.. and Mrs.
A. Boxwell Mrs O. Cortelyou. Mr. and Mrs. +. q.
Buchanan Miss Buchanan. j. F. Gaffney.
| At the Chalfonte-Mr and Mrs. l. c. Higgins. Mr..
| and Mrs. j. A MCGOWAN. Mrs. G. II. Howe. Miss
Flint s. O. Hasey. Mrs. c II. Baldwin Mr.. ana
At the Chatham-Mrs J. W. Moreau, E. G. Clay.
| +. u. Clay, Mr; and Mrs. l. Yates Mrs. L. Ais
At the Hotel Denns-Mr; and Mrs. B; Arnold. J.
| Mr.. and Mrs. J. Metcalf, E. H. Hutchinson Mr.. and
Mrs. p, Rqprscht Mr. and Mrs 7. KHAN J. g.
Mt e 4 b1s:sa &s / A s:s NJ and
At Haddon Ha;i-A. i. Book, Miss 4. Book, pr J.
n Mf Mrs. Mrs. s@ Miss RF STUN fKe SH
Miss MsKenny. J. r. Stats Mr. and ID; Mr.: r E ?
F J Ycrkc A. C. Courier Z P. MssiIi Mr. and
Mrs. G. Leete; Miss I. Leeete, H. 8 De Forest Mr.
6 Mcintosh. Mrs.: r. Greene. Mrs G d Dubois
Mrs. W. McNaughtan. Mrs. McNaughtan. f. T.
FoSfss s Echs Ms Ecs spa Mr. Nr and Mrs
| G W: Whitehouse. +. Hooper; Miss prisco NJ.
and s %. Psxfyt1&s r. HerrF N sbsn5
Rrnpe ZTSy Ms j. Cook T n Mr. and Yrs r.
Mr and Mrs r {, Van Pelt
At the Iryington-Mr and Mrs II. W. Bailey Mrs.
wood. Mrs l.. NJ. Halsey
Al the Hotel I;IesworthIJ Ilauizsr. II. l. TCrner
Mr. and Mrs. A. Newburgh. Mrs. II A Open
helmer. Mr. and Mrs. r f. Stern, f. Marx. H. Oiled
At Kuehnles Hotel-F. E. Baker. ] Lowen W
H Hsaaa E nSi'S" X M'ssT 5s"scf
AT Keni.worth Inn-H NJ Morris, Mr.. and Mrs
Lndhem. r cuihberym. Miss Greene. Or. ]. John
Son joGdon J ord MEs F,,1 s STse"y
yan S M:s Grant ' %fs j. Wadao a Fsr.y
NAT tH o pfY LSray a aSG %p: coon
A sober. Mrs; R: b: Iionsyman ,,.. ,,...,.
Miss + b Estes. Mrs Alexander Mr. and Mrs
Ph inf Brady s% Mss Brady S"y Mrs MI
HeaHsy dni Ryan j. R Mss s Ensandy y
Torillion L. Gyerand. Miss Marie Kelly. Miss NJ.
N At the Seaside Hoase-H NJ. Jerome P Hof;ess
Mrs. Hofsess. Mrs; C; Frech. A Futile II Sanders
At the aeEs FL nai' J H. rrck Miss E Fck
Miss su M.s W fae, hSSySoy IS
F: Richardson. Mrs. A. Van Glesan. Mr. and Mrs
At the Hotel Traym9rs-%,ss w4ean. Miss
Miss l.. w. Mach. Miss Mach Mr.: and Mrs II H.
Osgood. Mrs. G. X Smith. Mrs. A. Tracey. Miss Cal
lahore. Miss A. NJ Slower. Miss H. G. Slower. Mrs.
r. W Slower. Mrs. NJ Mark Mr.. and Mrs. II. NJ
Ratchelder Mrs. F.. r.. Lewis, r. +. Tobias. Miss
A. " Lewis. II s Lewis Mrs. W. II. Reese Miss
VI. Reese.
At the wayerly-J. S Burrows. c. Booth. Mrs
Pullman. A. J. p. Pullman. Miss Pullman.
Al the Hotel Windsor-Miss Julia Nobe' Mrs C. f.
Watson. Mrs. II. L. Sudiard f. Grosjean. Miss NJ
f. Price. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles +. Spruett, James B.
Moore, George F.. Scott. Mrs. r. r. Fenning, Mrs
NJ A. Flanagan, william c. Flanagan. Lndley NJ
Hoffman Vige b. Gresley. George p. Seeley.
SPRING VISITORS ~ THE BERKSHTRES
Lenox Mass. May l6 'SpeciaD.-A number Of
New-York people have been In Lenox this week
Among them was George r. Morgan. who came
I'D for a parting look at Ventfort Hall before sail
ing for Eurone for the summer. He Will come 70