Evening star., 1897-04-12
LENT At ATLANTIC CITY
Outdoor Life Takes the Place Of indoor
Gayety.
Golf and wheeling Are High I'm Pop.
ular FavOr-WashingtOn People
Among the Visitors.
Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.

Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star.
ATLANTIC CITY, N. J., April 8. 1897
AS the Lenten period nears its close the
crowd of people who come here to medi-
tate. and, incidentally, of course to recruit
their energies for the season of festivity
which viii follow Easter rapidly increases.
Every incoming train is filled with those
who will make this city their abiding place
for a longer or shorter period of time The
weather. class of patrons seems to pre-
dominate, the larger hotels being the most
crowded. Several beach front hostelries
have every available room engaged for
Easter; and for some weeks past they have
been compelled to turn guests away every
Saturday, not having room for all who ap-
piled for accommodations.
Social functions are becoming rarer as
Good Friday approaches. Open-air exer-
else, Of course. Is not forbidden. and
cycling. golf on the beach. or a stroll on
the board walk forms part Of the daily
routine for all.
The butterfly of fashion, however, is not
the only one who finds a sotourn at this
queen of resorts beneficial. The invalids
are here In great numbers, and the only
reason that there are not more Of this class
is that as a rule they do not remain inva-
lids long after their arrival.
Typical April weather has prevailed dur
ing the past week. Smiles and tears have
aHernated on natures face: the smiles
however, far outnumbering the tears. The
only serving to purify the atmosphere and
render it more acceptable to lungs that
have breathed only the Sitting. furnace
heated air of country house or ball room
during the past winter. Visitors just re-
turned from Florida claim that the cli-
mate here at this season is more agreeable
than that of the land of flowers. Monday
was the only really wet day during the
old ri ,dnd
to show his face at intervals. Strollers on
the board walk needed only light wraps or
spring overcoats to protect them from the
gentle ocean zephyrs, while cyclists and
golfers were glad to discard all superduous
clothing.
Some Of the old leaders in the city coun-
ell have been compelled to take back
seat since the recent election, new men
coming forward to take their places. and
the change has occasioned something of a
stir in that august body. The two fac
tions are known as combine and anti
combine" the 'antis" being largely In
the majority. The turned-down leaders are
saving wood and saying nothing. quietly
awaiting a favorable opportunity to re-
gain their lost prestige. Whether or not
the change will be benefit to the city Is
a question yet to be decided.
The new city hall will soon be an es-
tablished fact After instituting condem-
nation proceedings, which were set aside
on technicality, the city fathers have
agreed to pay $4,000. the price originally
asked by the owners. for the old opera
house lot. adjoining the city lot at Ten
nessee and Atlantic avenues. On this
plot Of ground the proposed new hall is
to be erected. An appropriation of S0.0OC
has been made for the building alone.
Mrs. Manning. widow of the late Secre-
tary Manning, is among the well-known
people sojourning at the Brighton.
Thaddeus Norris of Philadelphia. well
known in Washington. is at the Roman
with his daughter, Miss Geneva Norris.
Harry r. Won der Horst. owner of the
Baltimore base ball team. with his wife
and daughters. Misses Louise and Lottie
Won der Horst, registered at Haddon Hall
Wednesday. Mr.. Won der Horst has re-
turned to Baltimore. but his family will
remain here a couple of weeks.
Charles Kraemer and P. ]. Nee of Wash
hgton are stopping at the Hotel Dennis.
Mrs. l.. H. Schneider and Miss Weaver
Of Washington are located at the Luray
for long visit.
Mrs. Fanny Barrett. Miss Allcne Barrett
and Miss Laura A. Flint, who are quite
prominent in Washington society. are at
Galen Hall.
Mrs. R. B. Ayres of Washington is at the
Pennhurst. where she will remain for a
week or ten days.
Mrs. T. ]. Coffey Of Washington register
ed at the Shelburne Wednesday. She is
accompanied by her two grandchildren.
and will make an extended visit.
Lieutenant Governor J. A. Chapleau of
Quebec, Canada, accompanied by Lady
Chapleau and Colonel King, Lady Chap
leau's father, were notable arrivals dur
ing the week. They are guests of the Ho-
tel Senate. -
DR.. ]. Hall Lewis of Washington has
joined his wife and child at the Revere
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert c. Cole are among
the prominent Baltimoreans who are at
the Chalfonte.
Mrs. Henrietta McKae and Mrs. Harry
Mehr of Baltimore are guests of the Wind
sOr.
CAPTAIN D. Holljes, prominent in Balti-
more business circles, Is at the Luray, to-
gether with his wife and charming daugh-
ter, Miss Lilly Hoiljes.
Christian Mobray of Baltimore has rooms
at Haddon Hall for himself and family
d. =. Williams Of Baltimore is at the
Dennis. with his family.
G. D. Costigan, surgeon of the United
states navy, Is guest Of the Windsor.
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel E. Conklin are
amoEg the well-known Baltimoreans at
Haddon Hail. They have been making a
protracted stay in this city.
ington and Baltimore who have registered
at the leading hotels during the week are:
Mrs. A: B. Alexander, N. NJ. Hopkins.
=. w. Eberly. Mrs. W. 8. Harlan, Mrs
Ian. J. P. Stone. Mrs D. O'Farrell, Mrs.
W. E. Markley. Mrs A. H. Chappeil. Mr..
and Mrs. C. B. Rheem and child, C. W.
Risley, Mrs. Golden, c. Kreamer, p. j.
Nee. F. Thompson. Mrs. w. A. Schubert,
Thaddeus Norris, Miss Geneva Norris Mrs.
D. H. Thomas. Miss Alice Lee Thomas,
DR.. w. Whitridge. T. woodberger. Mr. and
Mrs. F. R. Wallace. ". r. Day,
Mrs. J. Benesch. Mrs. J. Gomprecht,
r: r. T: Trevers. Mrs. Harry Mehr.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. F. Smith, Mrs. 8. Miller.
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