New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-16
THE sEASHORE IN MAY.
A HIGHLY PROSPEROUS MONTH At
ATLANTIC CITY.
OUTDOOR SPORTS ARE ALL UNDER Way
OPENING OF THE CONVENTION SEASON
RECENT GUESTS AT TIE HOTELS.

tages which are for rent during the are
being quickly secured and few OF the more CEN
traEy located ones remain During the last week
the ubiquitous and urbane real estate has
been gathering In harvest OF commissions, and
his expression OF conten.cd satisfaction expresses
more eloquently than words the success OF his en-
terprise. There was impression abroad that
this season among the cottagers would not be as
notable one as those Of former years because
OF the material advance In rents. but the results
nave proved the surmise to be incorrect. Hereto
fore 50 per cent OF the cottage colony were from
tho Quaker City, and In that only will there be
any difference. This year that overwhelming ma
jority will be considerably decreased and this sum-
iner the Clty-by-the-Sea will entertain household
FRS from as far west as ST. Louis and as far north
az Boston.
Tho demand for cottages II exceeded by the re-
qulsis for hotel accommodations and what has
hefe'ofors been rather the exception than the
rule tho bookings for June far exceed the capacity
OF the leading hotels. Mex. month promises 10 ex-
coed all previous Junes. this has surpassed all
preceding Mays. with the continuance of the pres
cnt weather surf bathing will be several weeks
earlier. Many people have tried II already. but the
water IL much too cool yet for general comfort
The comfortable appearance Of snugy ensconced
invalids and convalescents reclining in the rolling
chairs as they arc pushed nolseessly along the
boardwalk has made fad OF that diversion. The
chsi,s, filled with black fur robes and guided by
negro boys are always objects OF Interest TO the
individual who sees them for tho first time, and
he seldom resists the temptation OF trying them.
Bicyclists continue on the increase and have
now reached a number which has given rise to
the remark that the entire city IL awhee. Last
Sunday over one thousand wheelmen crossed the
turnpike into this city. having made the trip across
the State during the early morning hours. Over
a of Philadelphia clubs were represented in
the contingent Among those who made the fifty
Dt,-ar nd tftp
ocean was Miss Lillian Dnlmore. of Camden. who.
though only nine years old, is rapidly gaining dis
tinction a rider She has Joined the Stylus
Wheelmen, OF Camden OF which organization her
brothers are members.
The number OF conventions conferences and re-
unions already announced to gather in this city In
the coming season is subject for surprise and
qualification. 1t beats all records and shows that
Atlantic City Is growing in fame and popularity
n convention city because or Its location and It's
railroad hotel and other facilities. Already three
important meetings Of railroad men have taken
place here this year. the most notable of them
being that which was held this week. when the
two leading committees OF the American Railway
Association met at IIaddon Hall for the purpose
OF preparing reports to be presented at the next
annual convention of the Association. to be hed
In New-York City October g. Almost every
prominent railroad east OF the Mississippi was
represented by leading Official Tho members
present included Z. T.. ScnalI, CINCINNATI -
Carter Chicago; A. T. Dice Shamokin; George W.
Stevens, Richmond; r ~ Ely Philadelphia: c. II.
Platt New-Ifaven; w. F. Merrill. New-fork;
George B. Leighton, ST. Louis: r. Pitcairn, Pitts
burg; J. c. Moorhead Cleveland; {. W. Bradiey'
Weehawken; A. w. Sullivan, Chicago: F. c. Rice
Galesburg; J. r. Kenly, Wilmington. n. e.; W. d.
Ewing Boston: Thomas TAFT. Montreal.
Atlantic City's quaint suburbs. Brgantine and
South Atlantic which flank 1t on the north ana
south. were recently raised to the dignity Of full
fedged cities. This has given them an impetus
which promises speedy growth
The Chief OF the Fire Department has acceded
to the many requests made of him. and has or
dered the annual inspection and parade OF his de-
partment 70 take place In conjunction with the
narade OF the old soldiers at the time Of the en-
camnmnnt of the State Department, q. A. X This
will eo far toward making the demonstration on
June the greatest this city has ever witnessed
Nothing now Is needed but the presence OF Presi-
dent Mckinley to make the reunion OF the veterans
a most notable occasion.
The beautiful spring days which the visitors are
now enioying brought about the formation or
walking club composed Of almost score OF young
women, who enjoying the hospitality OF HAD
don Hall. This part Of New-Jersey has no country
lanes or rugged mountain roads to invite 7edes-
TRANS but the smooth hard beach and the ocean
walk make I'D for that deficiency. Those who be-
,one TO the club wear suits OF tweed. trimmed
with leather with skirts short enough to clear
the ground, coats sufficiently loose 10 ahow OF
healthy breathing. and boots broad ana low OF
heel to permit the wearers 10 step easily ana
lightly and thus to be thoroughly comfortable
when on their trips.
Atlantic City will probably rejoice shortly in the
possession Of the most gigantic barber pole extant
The Lighthouse Board In now considering the
proposition to change the marking of the Absecon
light tower from red and white horizontal bands to
spiral Of the same colors. If 1t he carried
into effect perhaps the mythical sea serpent, dear
to the correspondents heart. may be again at
tracted from his submarine home. and misakins
the signal become willing to be shorn OF the
ferocious hrsute growth he is said to possess
There is a growing demand for more seats and
resting places along the walk While there are
grea: number of pavions within whose shady re-
treats are many comfortable chairss they are still
inadequate the wants OF patrons. The hotel men.
realizing this condition of affairs, have signlted
their intention of erecting additional pavllonS but
season additional facilities for reaching the
beach also needed and the authorities promise
TO give this their immediate attention.
Charles f. McGlade, who has done as mu1h as
any to bring about b the m OF
Tennessee-ave. Mr. McGade was for years the
proprietor of the famous mansion from which he
retired a year ago The Central is included anon;
the largest houses away from the beach, having
refurnish the house and viii, add many new fea-
lures to make It attractive g. Frank Cope late
shire Inn and on Thursday lass commenced to
ceive guests in his new acquisition.
The m!dspring ball at the Casino Wednesday
evening proved the most enjoyable function Of the
week. There was large number of participants
and the gowns Of the women were handsome. The
floral decorations for the occasion were beautiful
consisting chiefly Of potted plants. Some of those
present were Martin VI. Schultz. y. 5. Wilcox
Miss NJ. H. Gray. Mrs. NJ. Schultz. Miss Alice
Gray, Mrs w Bioodgood Miss d. Fillnghost.
James +. Ball. Mrs James + Ball ID: Dennison
Mrs. A. Dennson, Miss r. street. NJ Kay. ID. "
Brady W. Brooke Rawle Mrs. &. Brady. G.
Grifith. A. T. W. Painter. Miss D. T. Marshall
Mrs. A. Walker. Mrs. A. Painter James McCord
NJ r. Bandler. Miss A. Fox and Miss r. Keen.
The tenth anniversary OF Mrs j. +. Nealls pro-
pretorship Of the Hotel Kenderton was celebrated
Monday night In fitting manner The evening
opened with a delightful musical. in which many
well known musicians participated. This was fol-
lowed BY a progressive euchre. in which over one
hundred contested for the pretty prizes offered
The game interesting one. the scores run
ming unusually close
Conspicuous among the strOlers on the walk
during the week Baron Won koenie, OF
Vienna Austria. who the guest of Thomas q.