New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-09
THE STORY 4? ATLANTIC 'I!i.

GUESTS WATCH THE BREAKERs-INDooR
AMrsFMENTs POPULAR-HOTEL ARRIVALS
Atlantic City. n. j.. Feb S (speciaD. The north
east storm on Monday OF this week naturally
dan,pened the ardor OF Atlantic Citys VISITORS
who had been spoiled for the last three weeks by
the presence OF what could be easily mistaken for
late sprlns. The storm drove all but the stu7dlest
indoors and kept them there for the greater por-
ton OF the week. but those who ventured out
found much that vas interesting and novel
- them along the beach The breakers made
fascinating sight that was watched by many
While the dlsagreeable weather undoubtedly Kept
many away in the early portion OF the week sun
from Wednesday the number Of arrivals usually
expected this season of the year vas III no wise
diminished.
There was the usual round Of progressive euchre
and whist well as dances, which IN some ho'e''
became almost public receptions.
with the visitors one Of the most popular OF the
innumerabe amusement enterprises along the
ocean front is the Casino merry-go-round Inis
carrousel opened its doors 10 the public last week
The erection OF another large hotel in Atlantic
city has been decided upon. and the contract
amounting TO over $4,000. has been awarded by
the projectors. Il is to bee known as the Garden
Hotel and is situated IT Illinois and Pacific ayes
within one block OF the ocean and in the midst OF
a fashionable cottage section. Work has already
been begun on the building, and 1t is antici-
,,tad that the hotel will be ready for occupancy
by the middle Of May.
Among the notable social incidents OF the week
WAS the reception rendered TO the Rev. j. Harden
brook Townsend. the rector Of the Episcopal
Church of the Ascension by several OF his parish
toner's II took place at the Hotel Arlington and
WAS attended a, least by three hundred hotel
quests and cottagers. Those in attendance were
entertained by an excellent musical programme
concluded by dancing.
Steps have been taken by large number OF
Atlantc's influential citizens. cottagers and long
term guests to establish local Field Club, the
ultimate object OF which will be 10 provide proper
grounds for outdoor sport and clubhouse. The
grounds which will probably be selected for the
purpose are close TO the Inlet and near the present
The Following people from New York are regis
tered the hotels
Miss Evans W. Montague, A. P. Fitch, Miss
MRS M ana G MG 2s e Hss @GnnF H
Miss y. Combs Mr. and Mrs w A. combs Mr.
and Mrs, r. STAFFORD Mrs l. NJ QuackenOus Miss
At the Hotel Denns-Miss Z. Burrage. Miss C.
W Bacon, Mrs and Mrs. J; F. Fort Mrs H ,,, T
Rosei ". r Han N"u's"S "' H. L. i'' '''
4, Kuehnlc's Hotel--Mr and Mrs. j. Dunton ].
ton. II. Radcliffe, w. Broamann. G. H. Aspinwall,
At the Hotel Luray-E. NJ. Ralston A L. Aster.
At the Pennhurst-J. C. Fowler H. Eldridse. F.
Eagan Mr.. and Mrs H. A. Holmes.
At the shelburne-NIr and Mrs c. 5. Allen. Mr..
and Mrs. II. Wech. Miss d; Welch. A. p VIII
Jams, Mr.. and Mrs \. W. Sumner. Miss Walton.
II f. Menagh. l.. S. Osborne {. 3 Day. Mr.. and
Mrs. r. X. Hawley Mr.. and Mrs. Duckrow \.
Blson F. Il. Ciummen. f. Brown. d. c. T. Buff
FUN. Miss Bufum. Mrs F.. a. Smith Miss F. F..
Smith, Mrs. G. b. bowling Mrs. $ d Newn.
Howe II. 2. Howe Miss II. f Howe. Mr. and Mrs.
II. Kohn; Mrs NJ II Hunt, Mr and Mrs n =.
Hamilton. W f. Holden. Mrs Holden. Miss l..
Holden. j. Holden. Mrs; W; 4 Jackson. Miss Jack
Mrs. j r. smith William ". Rosenfeld S. Burn,
hardt. Mr.. and Mrs. G. Sidenberg Mrs: Goldsmith.
J. II. Alexander, II. s Alexander. r. H. Hi, p. T.
Bradilser. Mr. and Mrs. c. H. Day, Mrs. J. II.
Beach +. +. Day.