Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-20
AT CAPE MAY.
Bathing in the Surf and Dancing mt
the HOps-WashfngtOn Arrivals.
Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.

Special Correspondence of The Evening Star
CAPE MAY. n. J.. July 20. 1898.
The Washingtonians who have been here
recently and who are still here. form the
Jolliest part of the visitors to this resort.
They are noticeable at the golf links among
the sailing parties, on the strand. about the
hotel piazzas. in the dances and balls. and
at the euchre and whist parties which are
taking place nightly.
pleasant affair was a musical given at
the brexton Monday evening, at which
some brilliant talent from Washington,
Philadelphia and New York took part.
The big dances Saturday evening at both
the Stockton and Congress Hall We're the
greatest events which have occurred here
this season, and almost outrivals those of
past seasons
Noted among those who trip the light
fantastic were prominent Washington
bellies and their gallant beauN.
MIR. and Mrs. o. NJ. Mcpherson and the
Misses Mcpherson of Columbia Heights are
here for the summer
Ex-Postmaster General John Wanamaker
is enjoying Il stay here with his family at
the cottage formerly owned by ex-Presi-
dent Harrison. MIR. Wanamaker will take
a prominent part in the Christian Endeavor
convention. which will assemble here We'd
nesday and remain in session until the 31st
of the month.
Col. Chambers McKibbin, with his wife
and daughter of Pittsburg is staying at the
Lafayette for the summer. Colonel Mckib-
bin Is a nephew of General MckibbIn, the
new military governor uf Santiago
Congressman JOIN JACOB Lentz of the
18th Ohio district, Is d prominent visitor
here.
Prof. Willis L. Moore, the chief ps the
weather bureau, has been enjoying a season
at the mammoth Stockton.
F. b. Wallis is among the Washington
colony at the Lafayette.
The CHILEAN charge d'affaires and Madam
al n "a H..
summer.
E. Berlner has Joined his family at the
Windsor, where he will remain a part of
the season
Among II e latest Washington arrivals at
the Aluine are DR.. a. r. A. King and ].
Francis DeSilver.
Mrs. c. NJ. Smith and family of o street
are staying here for the greater part of the
summer.
The Misses Kate and Elinor Browning
are soe nding "a month with Washington
people here
Miss Emily (. B. Wilson is one o. the
most popular of Washington peIes who as
staying at the Baltimore Inn.
Capt Robert Sewell is az the cottage Of
his father, Senator Sewell, Oh months
sick leave. Captain Sewell $ on the staff
of Geueral Young, and left ,,upa on the
9th instant, having taken part IN the bat
ties of June "A, and July 1. He tells some
interesting stories concerning his Fri ,nd5.
Judge j. Cpshure Dennis of Baltimore
and family are staying at the Star Villa
for a season.
Mrs. d. H. Kent and Miss E. w. Kent
are among Washington guests at the Brex-
ton.
Mrs. Frank Harrison arrived this week
at the Carlton. Cape May Point, for a sea-
son.
Mrs. II. B. Denman. Miss Young and II.
u Denman compose a party of Washing
tonians who are at Congress Hall.
J. Winslow Lynch has Joined friends at
the Baltimore Inn.
AIR. and Mrs. R. S. Thoms and Miss
Roberta and Miss Elsie Thoms are guests
at the Stockton for the remainder of the
season.