New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-07
THE RUSH TO ATLANTIC CITY.
ALMOST AN OVERFLOW OF VISITORS LAST
WEEK-SOCIAL INCIDENTS-THE NEW
CHELSEA BOARDWALK

Atlantic City y. J.. Aug. (SpeciaD-Scores OF
carriages and buses Fastening with reckless
speed 10 the various hotels hundreds OF pedestri-
ans, luggage in hand. meandering In a more leis-
urely manner In the same direction: dozens of
vanoads OF trunks being rushed In all directions
these and many other scenes OF activity and hustle
mark the arrival OF every train, and as trains
arrive hourly each OF the railroads the rush and
confusion are practically incessant. From early
morn until late at night there streams OF ar
irving visitors all the avenues. and luggage.
luggage everywhere.
OF course, there are also some departures No
train leaves the city without some passengers.
but tho incoming tide Is far greater than that
which recedes. and in consequence there are symp-
toms Of deluge. In fact there has already
been overflow at some OF the hotels. prospective
guests being turned away TO seek other quarters
because OF lack OF room. This particularly
the case last Saturday evening. Cots were placed
in tho hotel parlors and other public rooms. but
even then there were not enough beds for all the
applicants at Of the more popular houses.
From present Indications 1t looks though there
will be a still greater Influx OF visitors to-day
and tomorrow. and the patience and ability OF
hotel clerks will be sorely taxed.
The boardwalk presents a brilliant picture these
evenings. The warm weather has caused many
more women 10 adopt the pleasant custom or leav-
Ing tho head uncovered, and many handsome
coiffures seen This week the moon has shone
brightly nearly every night. adding still greater
attractveness TO the scene.
But, although so many persons spend all avail
able hours out of doors. 1t must not be supposed
that indoor pleasures are altogether neglected.
The numerous dances given at the leading hotels
always well attended. while dozens Of pleas
ant progressive cnchre parties arc held each week.
The regular semi-weeky dances at the Hotel Ru-
dof continue to be popular. while those at the
Grand Atlantic and the Casino are also held in
high esteem. The more public affairs on the ocean
piers always attract large gatherings.
The most elaborate social function OF the week
was the sixth annual charity ball for the benefit
Of the Jewish Seaside Home. which was given on
the steel pier Wednesday evening. The
Of the most brilliant ever held
In this city. The Committee OF Arrangements con-
sisted Of Dr. Jay i. Schamberg, chairman; Will
lam Il. Landauer. Sidney s. Asher. Ely X. Selg,
Max B!ernbaum and A. NJ. Kohn.
Tho boardwalk In Chelsea TO replace the
destroyed by the big storm last fall, IL now
completed TO within one block OF the Sea View
excursion house. The contractors are ready 10
finish the work. but there are still one or two
property-owners who have not yet given the
right OF way. The walk Will not be finished until
this Is done. the citys recent experience in the
upper section Of the town has taught that II Is
unwise 10 build walk without having proper
papers signed by the property-owners. When the
can walk above ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. was hrst
erected It stood we'll out toward low-water mark.
But the beach has recently been built up at THIS
point by IN" action OF the waves, ana n huihoei VI
cottages have been but where once was moth
ing but Some OF these cottages are close
10 the walk. and the owners object 10 the proX-
unity OF tn" great promenade Thcy asked that II
bee moved some distance seward. but the city
officials did not move fast enough for them.
one night. couple Of weeks ago. one or the
property owners In question put a gang or men
~ work. who deliberately tore down portion or
tho walk When the man was charged with hav-
ing removed the walk he simply said What are
YOU going 20 do about IT." and the officials found
that they could do nothing. Now II has been de-
ciied effect compromise OF the matter by
moving the promenade some distance toward the
SEQ but the work Will not be begun un'il the prop
criy owners In the vicinity have signed an IRON
bound right Of way.
\ peculiar condition cOnfronts the taxpayers OF
Atlantic city. couple OF years ago series
a. bonds issued on account OF the new Clty
Han The money used TO pay Tor lo'
on which the hall was 10 erected but the bonds
are known as city Hall bonds. 4 proposition
10 change the site caused 'he proposed Improve
mont to ge, INTO the courts where II yet re-
mains ard is likely TO remain until some public
apir'ad citizens compel those Responsible ior the
delay 10 besiir themselves into action. The nrst
Ct these londs arc row payable ana me YAK
pasrr~ are about To pay !or something they nave
not vt eo, into their possession
\ season OF Hight opera was begun AZ the new
Academy Of Music Ibis week. Milton Aborns New
England opera Company being engaged TOT SOM
w~'ks some few details OF decoration and fur
n!sh!ng were necessarily left unfinished when me
Academy opened last week. but these are now
comp!.frd adding greatly 10 the comforts ana APP
Or. OF the most successful euchre parties or Inc
-oason was given ~ faddon Hall Monday night I
Tho prizes were awarded 10 Mrs. II Rose. MISS
Thompson. Miss clara Woodward. Mrs. f. IL.
Harden lewis Elkn and VI. Mount.
\ similarly successful euchre party was gwen AZ
nriz~s We're won by Mrs VI. Fay Mrs. Dayton
Ian Miss Annie logan Mrs John Brady. +.
I.cnaghan f Kane, Or. T J. Powers ana James