New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-20
LAKEWOOD'S QUIET MARCH.
erAurIFUL WEATHER CONTRIBUTES TO
THE PLEASURE OF LARGE THRONES.
opry1No NEW TERRITORY IN THE TowN-GoLr
AND HUNTING MATTERs-MUsIcAL AND
OTHER ENTERTAINMENT.

Yakevopd N j.. March lS-Ine days OF March
ar. passing quietly. 1t has been wonderfully
s.su,ifrl month thus far. and the large numbers
,.rs congratulate themselves daily that their stay
4. n,ado so enjoyab!e. while others whose plans
oaks necessary their departure PIT Off the packing
.. trunks until the latest moment possible.
good indication O. the permanent character OF
rakewood's growth is furnished by the statement
=, local contractors and builders. who are in po-
su,on 20 form careful opinions. All the informa-
lion which has come 10 them is TO the effect that
~. coming summer is to bring more activity In
tire building line than any other single season for
the last five years Nothing Is under contemplation
IN the way OF large hotels but many contracts for
IN, completion of private cottages have been exc
u.aa willie many others Will be settled before the
close OF the season.
N line with such prospects. the extension Of
streets ard the opening OF new territory west Of
Fores;-.ve and north OF tho Lake Drive Is TO be
easily understood. Fifth and Sixth SITS. which eX-
ended only 20 Madison-ave. have had their lines
extended and for Il Ions distance those lines have
heen cleared OF trees and are now being graded.
Work has already been begun upon the new
Grounds OF the Golf Club OF Lakewood The clubs
mans are large and comprehensive. including a
modern clubhouse the laying on, In season for
roy, seasons pny OF a frst-class nine-hole links
with ultimate provision for an cghteen-hole course
the preservation Of the present ball grounds. upon
which the New-York Giants practising. and
whatever else is essential TO modern club.
r,milar plans OF immediate extension IN view. The
,e.d Of an hole has been felt this
season and IL has been definitely settled that one
(. 70 De IN readiness for play mex; sai' Neso-
station. are being made for the necessary iano
which will be cleared and improved during the
.unrer much OF Il being forest land. and a
,ev short course putting IS also TO be laid
o,t near The clubhouse FOR those who do not care
a MAY the longer links.
rhsre has been a revival IN bowling during the
lac, few weeks and the alleys At TIE Laurel House
I'D ~. Lakewood Hotel have been well patronZed
r,s former alleys are hired almost every evening
4, ,hA week by parties OF and women. and
,h.-s "a GOOD fun with the making OF good records.
~. one bowler IN town whose claim 20 prohciency
ce,not be endangered is the pastor OF the Presby-
..-,an church. the Rev DR.. c. II. Mcclellan. whose
,.cord OF 800 a perfect score. Is two years old For
49,. ..ason the women's record is held by Miss
o. rookawav whose scoro 154 while the
mems record is 254 bowled by Charles r. Burnhan
Ths-e IS a stubborn contest weekly between teams
conposed Of men. and the best team score mus
,a- Is 7ts IN a match OF three strings, by team
Including Samuel s. Taylor. Charles F. Burnham.
' y Todd Arthur W. Emerson and Andrew J.
Murphy.
Al The Laurel House alleys. on Friday evening
here was a social function which included bowl
,nr battle5ore and shuttecock Welsh RABBIT
ara a 'hand-out'' lunch. Among those present
az. Dwight NJ Harris. Mr. and Mrs. James Con-
GERS. M and Mrs. c. H. Converse. Mrs Wash
,,pton Derbrov Nj and Mrs. Frank NJ. Freeman
NJ. and Mrs. Chauncey F. Kerr, Mr. and Mrs
Robert Bage Kerr. Harry Kerr. MI and Mrs.
r,snci, D Beard Francis A Walthew. John Miley
snt Dr. Paul T. KimbaM
A. The links Of the Coli Club OF Lakewood there
We. begun on Saturday new series which VIII
I'm .,r weeks being the concluding one OF the
season for which a handsome prize is offered by
Francis 81. Freeman.
TIA Ocean County Hunt Club has given run
which Included some OF the best authorities on
DRAG hunting 20 be found In the country. all Of
whom were unanimous IN their expressions OF
nrs,s. The success this season is due in large
u,rt TO the efforts Of the Master of Hounds. James
Converse The held Saturday included these
notable riders and horses P. F. Collier Master
OF the Monmouth County Hounds, rode his famed
Arctic IL; H. l.. Herbert. OF NewYork. who is one
Of the Oldest country riders in America hav-
ing followed the hounds for the last twenty-five
years was mounted on Mr. Golfers Flying Dutch
man: ". Z. Carter. OF the Radnor Hunt Phlla-
delphia was also in the field as well as j. w
Proctor OF the Myopa Hunt, and MI Cox. or the
Montreal Hunt. while the string OF horses IN 'he
Geld included Mr.. Dryers Tychebreagh
Members OF the Rosa Linde Grand Opera Com
pany who appeared at the Lakewood ho'eI on
Saturday night in scenes from opera. were sue
ce,s,ul In entertaining the guests in that hotel and
Manager Silleck well pleased with their
efforts that he prevailed upon them TO remain and
give q sacred concert Sunday evening.
The praise service at the Presbyterian church on
Sunday evening attracted large attendance The
programme included. besides the singing OF hymns.
remarks. prayer and Scripture readings specisI
numbers by the quartet
delightful Sunday evening service was ar
ranged a. the Laurel Pines which included
special features with the customary singing OF
hymns. Miss Florence De V. Boese, Of New-York
was the vocalist. and her charming ezzo-soprano
voice was greatly enjoyed by all while tho special
~, @ho
rounded cut the pleasure OF the evening Miss
De V Boese sang again on Monday evening
The Laurel House orchestra vii! give Wagner
programme at its concer; on Wednesday. March 80
Guests Of the house showed this week their appre-
citation Of the excellent work Of the orchestra by
handsome cash testimonial TO lis members.
Dr. and Mrs William G. Schaufier gave a mu-
s.cal Cor Charles f. Burnham and a few OF his
vocal pupils Thursday evening Those present
were Mr. and Mrs. David B. Piumer, Mr.. and Mrs.
James Converse Mr.. and Mrs George d. Chamber
lain Mr. and Mrs. Charles f. Burnham. Miss
s,urdevant Miss Thomas. II. p Schautler and
Edward Sanderson.
The last in the course OF ten Lenten lectures on
'Tennyson and Browning by Professor Elmer T.
Wentworth was given at the Madison ave. home
Q: Mrs. William b. Leeds on Wednesday afternoon
is subject was 'Phnology" BY the request Of
those who have attended these lectures. a supple
mentary course of Ave will be given. three OF
which Will De devoted 10 Browning one 10 Tenny-
son and one TO a comparison OF the TWO poets
Professor Wentworth gave his Friday morning
lecture At the Laurel-in-the Pines his subject be-
ing Certain Americans" and his discussion
prominent American authors.
Palmer House people continue to drive dun care
away and entertaining programmes Of some sort
arranged almost daily. lottery party was
given on Monday evening being planned by Mrs.
81 L. Bingham and the prize, handsome piece
0! bric-A-brac was won by Mrs. Daniel w. Robin
son o. Brooklyn. On Wednesday evening pro-
gressive hearts party was arranged by MISS Snod-