New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-28
ATLANTIC CITYS BIG WEEK.
A RECORD MADE BY THE HOTELS FOR
FEBRUARY


FEBRUARY
SOCIAL ACTIVITY GREATLY sTIMULATED-MoRE
HOTELS OPEN FOR THE sEAsoN-NEw-
YORK GUESTS.
Atlantic City, N j. Feb. q (SpeciaD.-February' S
hgh-water mark In regard to prosperity In the
hotel circle was surpassed this week and the num-
Der OF visitors within sound Of the curling SURF
was greater than that ever here during any corre-
spending week in years gone by. 1t was not IN the
record OF hotel history in Atlantic City that appi-
cants were turned away from any OF the big hotels
in February before, they were in some instances
this week This month usually opened the busy
in a quiet way. which gradually grew in
activity as time rolled on until the climax OF
Eastertde: but this year this striking premonltion
OF prosperous season asserted itself earlier than
ever before and in consequence the prospects OF
the spring of ~ more than brilliant. The
railroad record of travel for last Friday and Satur-
day alone showed the arrival of nearl~7.O visitors
and since that time every day one or more express
trains have been compelled to run in sections.
In consequence of the addition OF such large
numbers to the hotel contingent the social activity
throughout the resort has been considerably en-
lvened and the preparations made for such func-
tons 10 occur In the near future are promising
Unquestionably the Of the week was the
opening dance at the Casino on Saturday evening
which, despite the inclement weather was at
tended by large and fashionable throng. On
this occasion the beautiful music rooms were
scene of brilliant festvity. the costuming of the
ladies being noted for taste and elegance; the Rus
sian Imperial Orchestra, which is a permanent
feature for the at the Casino. furnished
the music. both the promenade and dancing num-
bers The programme of the Casino now consists
OF concerts every weekday evening at $50 o'clock,
with the exception of Wednesday and Saturday
evenings, when the dances given. special
feature OF this season is the Sunday evening con-
cert Morning and afternoon daily the orchestra
Is In attendance and furnishes attractive
musical programme
Martha Washington dinner was given the
Grand Atlantic Hotel Monday evening under the
auspices Of the Ladies' Aid Society, and was
Of the most successful affairs of this character
ever held here, having attendance of three
hundred and fifty people
AS anticipated the final progressive euchre
for the benefit of the Hospital Free Bed Fund
was gratifying success over three hundred
4. persons contested for the fifty prizes that were
offered. and the scene presented in the immense
drillroom OF the Morris Guards Armory was ami
mated. This series of progressive euchre parties
held during the winter for the benefit Of this cred
liable charity awakened a wide interest among
both the hotel guests and cottagers. and Melted
large for the cause, as well as furnished en-
joyable entertainment.
To-day marked the opening for another season
Of number of well-known and established hos
tieries. list that about completes the resumption
OF all the spring hotels
The Chalfonte, one of the longest-establ ished
and most-popular beach-front houses opened its
doors to-day. and found demand for accommoda
tons ahead OF anything In its history. During the
winter number of Improvements have been made
in the Interior and the hotel continues to occupy
the same envable position with the best class Of
visitors from all sections of the country
The Hotel Berkeley resumed business for the
season to-day. after the completion OF number
OF notable improvements The Berkeley is located
within fifty feet of the boardwalk. and represents
here that class of hosteries that thoroughly
modern In every detail of convenience and COM
fort.
The Irvington began another season to-day with
gratifying prospects. The touch Of renovation and
improvement is noticed throughout the hotel, and
its successful career as a wel-ocated, we-ap-
pointed and popular house is bound to continue.
New-York arrivals have been as follows:
At the Hotel Dennis; j. f. Starr w. Elliott
r. b. Allen Mr.. and Mrs S NJ Bailey, c. a. Fam
mer Mrs. e. Herr, Miss G; b. Wilson. DR., J. $.
G. D Farrar. J. !, Lyon. J T. spaRn u
HPaGon Hall h sS xsn k and MIA ar
Mr. and Mrs. s. W Stoeman. DR.. b. 5. Keator. II.
c. Winsor,, Mr.. and Mrs n: H. Camman; Miss
Mrs. Little Miss Robinson q. E. Little X. Ar
puch Mrs. f. o. Meeker, Miss NJ. n. Meeker; Mrs.
L. c. Camman. H. $. Camman. w. p. Camman,
Mr.. and Mrs; c. P GOss; L. W; t Mr. and
A. woodruff Mr.. and Mrs. W. f. ,Conrow, Miss
Conrow. Miss Daisy conrow, Mr.. and Mrs. T; Con-
Hopkins. Mr. and Mrs G. W House, Miss Rogers,
Mr.; and Mrs. D. Il Greer T. n :, sc 1dS,,, NJ
MEG. smith SIr. and Mrs; j. n: Klein. A; (; tui
Mrs G.. r. Jackson. Mrs. j. A. Van Voast. Mr.. and
Mrs. f. Rookie
p. conway. L. NJ Roberts F. W. Paterson
At the Hotel Luray: Mr.. and Mrs II. Forbes.
Zimmerman. r. A. Rush. Mr. and Mrs. f. Furth.
Miss Blanche Furth. Mr. and Mrs. NJ. We'll, $.
At the isesworth c. A. wees Miss J. Kohn.
Mrs. L.. Naham, S. Brill A. Lang, s. Jacobson.
Littman Miss Littman, Mr.. and Mrs \. Marcus.
At the Seaside as House: f. s. I, Re 1iia G. r.
Mrs t. Kvtimore t Miss Miss Baldwin, i Fl. VI. Hub
bard. f. H. Hall, c; L. Carpenter. Mr.; and Mrs.
Mr and fG %fs II 5onss ~ Ia
Kedell. 5. Reynolds. Mr.; and Mrs. ": A. spaldng,
F. Dr. A. stein and Mr. and Ms
Al the Hotel Traymore Miss Ella A. Hprd A; J.
Miss MARY, Tate ", Anseyy, Miss A; L. Whyte'
L. Kncur. 4. Knour, Mr.. and Mrs E. Meyer, Mr..
and Mrs. E. A. Allen. Mr. and Mrs A. z: Horton.
Mr. Mr. AND AND Mrs F T. Wo Miss ner Mrs a. i Bat
lin. MIR. and Mrs, o. Whitehead. c; E. Ropes; Z.
kaufman; /. kaqfman. ". II Perkins Miss N $.
Lund. Mr.. and Mrs. T. " Dare Mr.. and Mrs:
a. T. Britton. Nr. and Mrs. l; n. Morris. Mr.. and
ply. Mrs. T Gale. Mrs. *. II. Gere. A. c. Chase.
A. D. Britton.
A; the Westminster: Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Good.
Mrs L. T.. Ellis. W. Gleason. A VI. Foley.
At the Revere: ID. +. Laws. l.. c. Gorting. J. II.
McWeeney.
At the Roman: Mrs. c. Edon. J. C. Young. C.
+. Kiburn.
At the Hotel Stickney: Mrs. r. Newell. Mrs ].
I. Can Loan Mr.. and Mrs j. S. Crawford
At the Pennhurst: w Herr Mrs. j. II. Rudd,
Miss Albert. J. G. Higgins. +. A Eagan. Mr. and
Mrs +. d. Murphy. A {. Mcknight. Mr.. and Mrs.
r.. Peele
AT the Shelburne Mr.. and Mrs. l.. Llchtensteln,
Mr. and Mrs. III. b. Shute, Miss Rogers. Mr. and
Mrs w c. Powell Mrs. VI. s. Lawrence. Miss {.
A. Cabot A. VI. Bull Mrs. w. E. Stille.