New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-21
ATLANTIC CITY'S SPRING.
MANY GUESTS AT HOTELS AND IN COT
TAGES.


ENTERTAINMENTS OF THE wEEK-lMPRoVE-
MENTs IN THE HOTELS
Atlantic CITY. ~ j. Feb 90 (SpeciaD-It re-
ouired but the un usually mild weather Of the last
week 10 give everything in Atlantic City an impetus
that was the result of the impression tnat the
spring season of 1897 here and here TO stay
There has been something remarkable in the large
number of arrivals, inasmuch as the Lenten period
is vet ten days off These favorable reports or The
,nNux relate not only to the hotel contingent, but
IN the cottagers as we'll for in the residence section
never before this period of the year was 50 much
activity evident. The real estate men are enjoying
prosperity with the renters and this year the cot
tage element promises to play even more promi-
nent part in the activity ana social lie or the re-
sort than in previous years.
To-day marked the formal opening for the spring
and summer season of the Casino. Although this
fashionable resort is open throughout the year to
the public and delightful retreat offered the visi-
tors at all seasons. its opening to-day means the
addition of special attractions for the season. which
include a fine orchestra, which provides morning.
afternoon and evening musical entertainments. to-
gether with the music for the Wednesday and Sat
urday night dances. The immense natatorium OF
sea water In the Casino is constant attraction at
all of the year and provides excellent en-
joyment for a large number of SWIMMING parties
from the various hotels.
Among the most successful entertainments OF the
week was the musical given by the Vocal Union
OF this city on Thursday evening, which was at
tended By a large and fashionable gathering of
both visitors and cottagers. The Union was assist
ed by a number of professional vocalists and in
strumentalists from other cities. and presented
creditabe entertainment
Plans for the last progressive euchre OF the sea-
sons series for the benefit OF the Free Bed Fund OF
the hospital. which Is to be held on Tuesday next
are assuming large proportions and 1t is anticipated
that fully six hundred people will participate In
hotel guests are taking All active part in the fur
therance OF this charitable project and lending
valuable material aid. The affair Will terminate
with a cotillon and dance.
The Alumni Association OF the Atlantic city
High School announces for Wednesday evening
what It terms a book reception at the Hotel Den
MIS- The idea is to make the admission fee for each
person a bound volume OF some standard work
This collection OF books, after the entertainment
is 10 be presented to the Atlantic City Free Ii
brary. A farce comedy will be presented by a cast
composed of members. followed by a musical en-
terta!nment and dance.
committee representing the New-Jersey State
Dental Society were among the visitors during the
last week. They We're here to complete arrange
ments for the holding OF the annual convention of
that association In this city during the coming
summer. This organization met here twenty-one
since that time.
to-day. after the completion OF improvements that
have practically made this old-cstablisned house a
new one Since closing last fall the hotel has been