New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-02
APRIL BROKE HER RECORD.
A MONTH FULL OF PROSPERITY FOR AT
LANTIC CITY.

THE sEAsHORE RESOPT VISITED BY PEOPLE
FROM ALL OVER THE CoUNTRY-ENTER.
TAINMENTs OF THE WEEK.
Atlantic City, n. j.. May (SpeciaD.-The month of
April has left behind recollections of the kindes;
nature 1t was not an April of the usual kind, bu;
a mixture Of the sunny days OF late May with the
cooling breezes of October. 1t due to those
ditions that the month was a record breaker, for
they extended such a warm and pleasant invita-
ton TO the visitors escaping from city life for few
days that they were loath TO depart and. accepting
It, continued thei- sojourn far beyond the antci-
pated period. Even the sea, usually contrary,
Joined with the weather In tho welcome Particu-
larry during this week has 1t afforded the greatest
delight even those who have known the sea in its
various moods for years making it convenient TO
linger for hours along the boardwalk during the
high tides.
The hotel registers Of the last week show arrivals
from California and Oregon in the West Canada
in the North. Florida and Mexico in the South and
from remote Cairo in the East And what is o.
more interest, most OF those accepted the long and
tedious Journeys expressly for season at Atlantic
City. a common topic Of conversation in the hotel
exchanges is the number Of distinguished men and
women who seek rest from worldly cares within
hearing of the sounding A stroll along the
promenade brings face to face with people
whose names and everyday HE are heralded from
ocean to ocean.
New-York amusement manager has returned to
that city with plans for the erection OF music
hall on the beach front similar in style to Ham
merstein's Olympia. The success of theatrical
enterprises in past seasons has stimulated these
ventures and many amusement promoters are en-
couraged TO tempt fortune during the summer sea-
son. There several other projects likely to be
realized among the city's attractions this year
Tho annoyance Of "barkers" and runners is to
be done away with this season entirely. The Mayor
has issued an order which imposes a fine for the
first violation and increases it for every repetition
The transfer companies report that they handled
almost as much baggage in April as they did last
| July.
A bicycle path will be constructed across the
meadows this month to connect with the trans
state road
One of the delightful functions Of the week was
| the midweek dance at the Casino There was an
unusually large number present. and a large por
ton Of those participating hailed either from New
| York surrounding cities. Some of those present
were Miss X. Mitchell, Miss S. Dockhan Miss
! IdIce w. Brady. Miss S. Wadsworth, George
! Caskill, Miss A. d. Van Widren. Mrs. 4. ii. Gere
Miss A. Van Solver w. II. Morton. Miss r. Foster
/ Miss r. Hamilton. Mrs. s Burnett, John J. Eutz
& Gero Mrs John A. Coyle. F. Hamilton, d. f.
Herring Miss J. Snyder, NJ. Pagan. II. Raney
Miss A. Hopkins. Miss G. Deford, NJ Deford and
! r. r. Hammersley.
| The annual ball given at the Wndso; on Saturday
ovening fer the benefit of the hotel orchestra
uoo g.. great success both socially and financially.
The ballroom was handsomely decorated for the
| ccosion with potted palms and cut flowers.
! Ioree number OF well-known people In addition TO
the guests were present
| progressive euchre party was given at the
Trovmore Friday evening. 1t was directed by Mrs.
| ~ r Roll who was assisted by Miss a. Foster.
rhoso norticpating were Mrs. William c. Bell.
| Mrs ! r. Foster Miss Allie r. Foster. Mrs. H. II.
| 7 esbler Mrs r. Douglas, Mrs. W. w. Colket,
Mas 8 Coffin Miss s. Knight. II. Stanley Leshler
! and j. F.. Spoford
A, eniovable euchre party was given at the
| Grand Atlantic Thursday evening. arranged py
| NJ II BENTON and Mrs w. Weaver Inc
nrizes were won as follows: Women's first MISS D
| NtchoIeon. second. Mrs. d. Lane; thho' MISS
! Rlancbe NcCalla: mems first. A. - Ciarke' seco'"'
| ,,.uitaro I, Shinr: third. j. weaver. ,
| The Women's Health Protective AsSocia.t'on - ~
the United states which VIII meet III aihudI ~ m
neih LII his morning and are making ter heal-
quarters AT the Windsor; Ihcy were iart "S nj
committee from the local BOARD o. iie eS ~,
.,nre taken TO see the principal points OF hltciv
, ~ civ the frat trolley party OF the season
"oP bairg ,,tyen in their honor this evening
II ,faVotte Chapter Daughters OF me Ai"p.
| Revolution held their scH'-""'"'-'
w w Parker OF philadelphia. Is the hrst oaInct
| ~ the season His plunge was taken on .io odi4,,
| "a a result OF small pct an" "''i'o"'
| on, OF his street appare; o,, ho,el mon
"t committee composed OF pronili,nt iotei nv az,
ond editors Of this city will go TO Wnsn i.t o M
W,riev 10 be present at the coming W,hijt
H. Grand Army OF the RepubiiG, III ", Jun honnur
in Wash,,n nega;ian the e,o oHliI'''''''
10 Tfnmos Gaines Smith Chief Justice OF NcM
TOO was one OF the prominent VISITORS "a. he
Jou This week After three dags soJo '.hn az
ran tmnnrei,cd 10 return but Mrs. Smith VINO az
waE -,anie6 bor husband will remain mere LOT w
wsetr Colonel J. Bradley. ~ 81" -