New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-24
BATHING AT ATLANTIC CITY.
LESS STARTLING But BRIGHT AND At.
TRACTIvE COSTUMES USED

THE INrLowrNG TIDE OF VISITORS fNcREAsEs-
GOOD SPORT FOR FIsHERMEN-rHE JEW
ISL CHAUTAUovA-A BREAK MADE
IN THE BOARDWALK.
Atlantic City. July % (speciaD.-According to the
calendar the summer OF 1898 Is than half
gone but there Is little in the appearance or At
antc city 10 indicate that such Is the case. The
resort n filed with visitors. II is true. but they
still rocking In and there IS indication OF an
end the infowlng tide OF humanity increasing
rather than decreasing in volume each week
Disciples of Izaak Walton find good field here
az present for indulgence in their favorite pastime.
Weakfsh are biting well and hundreds OF them are
brought in every day The market fishermen
catch so many that they glad 10 retail them
the hotels and cottages for four or nve cents
q pound Seabass also plentiful The gamy
buefish which when hooked. fights for his Ire
until actually landed In the boat and even then
IS liable to give the fingers OF an unwary fisherman
a nip with his sharp teeth. has been little scarce
for few weeks. but this week has mace MS
appearance again. The bluefsh caught THIS week
were not large. but there were plenty OF tnem'
Probably one hundred yachts make their head
quarters AT the inlet and every one or them has
been busy all the week taking out hshing and san
ing parties
Fishing however is not the only outdoor pas
time that is popular Golf receives FAIR proper
ton OF attention, and many parties are mace up
for visits 10 the links OF the Country Ciuo AZ
Mortified There are number or good piayers
among the local amateurs. and fine golfers are
f-oouontl, found among the visitors. Some excit-
ing contests result
Blu, OF all the pleasures 20 be found mere tners
are none so universally enjoyed as the daily plunge
IN the breakers preceded by more or less lengthy
promenade on the beach. The ocean Is now ~
lust the right temperature for an enjoyable oath'
and &c IA crowded
more popular bathing points There Is general
ali-round IMPROVEMENT IN bathing costumes this
year There has been thus far noticeable ao-
sence OF startling affairs got up for erect NOT
for use IN the water which have been so IRE
quently seen in the past. but there Is a marked
tendency toward bright coors and attractive
styles The demand for better class OF bathing
garments has even invaded the public bath houses
and a number OF propretors have found II pront-
able 10 keep for hire a stock OF fashionapiy CUT
costumes ~ good quality and tasteful colors IL u
probably only a matter Of a short time wnen the
old blue flannel bathing suit VIII De Ht'ie useo "
net entirely aside.
There was q brilliant assemblage at the casino
Tuesday night the occasion being progressive
.uchre party that was given for the benefit OF the
Childrens Sea Shore Home
The Jewish Chautauq,ia. which has been holding
IT'S second summer assembly here the last two
weeks will close It's sessions tomorrow. The day
sessions have been held IN Beth-Israel Synagogue.
While a number OF evening lectures have been given
I'm the assembly-room OF the Hotel Islesworth. The
assembly brought together many prominent He
brew scholars and rabies from various parts or the
country as well a large number or well-known
Jewish laymen.
There IS trouble over the boardwalk in the upper
section OF the city The property owners there
have been trying for some time past 10 nave the
walk moved some distance toward the ocean SO
10 give them the use OF land to when they claim
TO be entitled. They have so far failed TO reach an
agreement with the Council and the walk remains
uni, last Monday night Then II. c. Baxter, Of
Camden. who owns cottage lutte close 70 the
al work and removed the structure. pilings and
all, from his premises. making a gap OF sso,
ties are at sea a. to the proper action 20 take 1t
seems that the walk from Nermont-ave. 10 the IN.
let Is hnilt on private properly ana u pe,m,.ea
remain only by courtesy OF The PROPERTY own.
ers The city has never secured a,sn a OF wxhsn
/ the steel walk was built. The break IN the
causes little Inconvenience parucuia,H s'nce nc nc
authorities have built nclnes on sither sue py
which pedestrians and persons IN rolllng chairs can
e% Ths ragar dances at ths Hotel Rudolf continue
dance Of the wealthy class OF co,tagers and hotel
guests all OF whom Charles K: Myers. the pro-
guests OF his own hotel. Regular hops are now
given at ne Grand Atlantic and other prominent
hotels. while tn dances on the TWO piers become
even more popular as the season advances o..
The Academy Of Music Vas 10 naye opsnrS ,U
failed 10 complete the finishing touches In time
and the opening had 70 be- postponed until! July 70
Manager Joseph Franger has secured a spectacu-
lnr production for the opening week. The new
academy has a seating capacity OF sixteen nun,
Ir.d persons II occupies the site OF the OLD
academy at NewYOrk-aye.. which was destroyed
by the 6each-front fire last February
Two remarkable meetings OF persons OF the same
name bui % no relationship. took place at the
Hotel TraymOre this week. Last Sunday w. H.
Perk rs a wsll-known business man OF New YORK
registered at the Traymore. little later W. n
perkins prominent Baltimore merchant. also
tlared his name on the book. on the previous day
Congressman James -. Alcora. OF Tennessee ana
Assistant CIV solicitor James b. Acorn OF Phila-
deluhia inscribed their autographs on the Tray
rnor,s register. When they had been introduced 10
ON. another there was considerable discussion Oh
the odd coincidence.
Tho guests OF the Seaside House enjoyed a pro-
er.ssfyc euchre party Monday evening. The prizes
we're awarded TO Mrs. J. Wine, Mrs: J: Bromley.
Mr. : Denny. W chapman. NJ. Murdoch and Miss
Eck,rson The parlors were handsomely decorated
with palms and eNotics.