New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-28
PREPARED FOR THE RUSH.
ATLANTIC CITY READY TO RECEIVE ITS
SUMMER GUESTS.
FATHERS BEGIN TO VENTURE INTO THE SURF
THE SPEEDWAY NEARLY FINIsHED-DE-
vEIOPMENT OF THE CHELSEA
SECTION.

THE SPEEDWAY NEARLY FINIsHED-DE-
vEropMENT OF THE CHELSEA
SECTION.
Atlantic City, May n (SpeciaD.-When time passes
pleasantly II flies quickly and at no place Is TINS
realized more thoroughly than down here by the
oc.an waves 1t is difficult to believe that the
month OF May is nearly gone, and that the oes'h-
ming OF June with its expected invasion OF pressure
seekers at hand. When this great infux OF V'si'ois
begins II will OF course, make an enormous III
crease in the volume OF railroad travel In TINS d.
recton the handling OF which VIII heeessi'hue
snec,al ARA ngements the part OF the two ran
way systems These arrangements have areao'
been completed, and the companies are ho" J."
position 10 take care Of the traffic. IL may oe
necessary to run extra sections on some OF 'he oe
popular trains and additional trains may DC Pu.
IN the schedules during the greatest rush. ou, al
this has been foreseen and ample provision mas pee
,noaa for the safe and comfortable transportation
OF the hundreds OF thousands OF pilgrims 10 'ne So
Exceptional railroad facilities have largely a'ueu
in the development OF the place anu i" '"e ava"
ment OF its great popularity.
BEGINNING OF THE BATHING SEAsoN'
Fishing and bathing. the two pastimes which
seem 10 be identified with seashore hie' are TO-
cetvIng considerable share OF attention. both
have begun but It must be admitted that patnins
has not yet become popular. az the ar
utt,e too chilly for enjoyment couple OF oa'n-
ing establishments opened for business 'ni' w
hut the few patrons stayed In the SURF oh'y ie"
minutes and came out with their teeth chattering.
A few DAVIS OF really warm weather however. VIII
change all this and In coupe oi "eeh' ''
will probably be most enjoyable
IA for the fishing that is = different matter Inc
great schools OF weakfish. seabass ana otner va
rieties OF the fnny tribe which reed near mere orc
beginning TO arrive. and some exceheh' ca'o"e'
have been reported this week
The golfers enjoying themselves hueey' Inc
usual scores of enthusiasts have visited the INKS
this week the weather being about as near per-
foot for the enjoyment OF the sport az IT could wen
be ARRANGEMENTS have been made TOT great
affair next week. when the new eignteeh-hoie
course will be put in play for the first time "heh
the Country Club first organized IL was Win
the idea of providing additional amusement Tor
v4sitors and as Il was thought that the patronage
NJ the links would be limited TO a comparatively
few amateurs a nine-hole course was considered
sufficient. But 1t was soon found that there was
greater local interest In the game than was III
first supposed, and that the visitors 10 the INNS
included well-known golfers from all sections OF
the country Then II was decided TO make an
eigbteen-hoie course Additional ground was Sc
cured and the course laid out purkers were
built and greens arranged under the direct super
vision of John Reid the Country Clubs professional
golfer The work was completed some time ago.
hut II was thought best to allow the greens to be-
which will be put in play next week and the AFFAIR
will be celebrated by holding three days tourna-
ment beginning Memorial Day. Members OF
various local golf clubs have been invited to par
ticipate In the affair, which will be notable In
every way.
VOLUNTEER L1FE-SAvING CORPS.
There will be a new institution at the Inlet this
wear volunteer life-saving crew has been or
eanized under command of Captain Everett
q nd
New-York state Volunteer Life Saving Service:
The crew consists OF twelve men, all experienced
q Mehrer, has been swung davits at the Inlet
Pavilion and plentiful supply Of IRE hsys anu nn
port t OF doing some good service .,o,,,
Work the Longport Drive, or the AtaIuc
city as and the se road viii be ready
by July. The completed road VIII give con
and TO the other distance Of perhaps nine miles.
and will represent an outlay OF about sc"oo. %, a.
as view and scenery are concerned In the state.
The Speedway will bring host OF traps TO the e
favorie outing place for cyclists The road wiil
be well lighted at night c9n'r raj amps With
lighting power equal TO electric arc lights 10 ne
i@ed road for use at night will be something new
| in this section.
HOTELS IN THE CHELSEA SECTION.
The Chelsea district. in the western section OF
the city which Is notable for the rapid strides II
| has made recently as cottage settlement Is now
| bossoming forth hotel district as well. TWO
new hotels have been built there since last sum-
| mer The Hotel Gladstone. which VIII open june
| i5 has a capacity OF two hundred and nifty guests
It is on the beach and is connected with the board,
| walk It is provided with elevator. baths and
every other appointment found in modern hotel
| Of the first class. Messrs. Stone & Collins are
| the proprietors The Hotel Chelsea, which Is
| owned by DR.. j. B. Thompson is also on the beach.
II is OF the same size the Gladstone and is also
Several large social affairs have been planned
next week the leading one of wh, T., bs VIII eS
| at the Hotel Rudolf on Tuesday evening Charles
Myers the TUPeS has sPec coasers ana
visitors at other hotels In addition 10 the guests
be- o nns o of the leading social affairs Of the
The cakewalk continues to hold leading place
among the popular These e aa ant are d
the piers. and always draw large audiences: a
number OF local colored people have become expert
The projectors Of the proposed Mard Gras fes-
hope to secure the guarantee OF enough money e
make the affair great success The festival WI
II has been suggested that the Carnival Of At
| lantis would be a more suitable title than Mard
Gras for an entertainment such az Is proposed.
GUESTS AT THE HOTELS.
Among the arrivals from Manhattan and Brook
Ign registered at the various hotels are the follow
| ing:
Brighton-J. II. Gresel. H. Kingston. Mrs Ed
ward Garcian Mr.. and Mrs Seth Terry. Miss w
Wilson, Dr.. Frederick Darne. J. II. sweetser, Mr.
| and Mrs Samuel Westcot, Miss Ida Westcott
Mr.. and Mrs. A. S. Andrews. Miss +. w. Earring
ton. Mr.. and Mrs A. Wilson and Miss " Pres6y
dell Andrews. A. c. Robinson. Mr.. and Mrs l.
X. Bingham. Miss A. Bingham. Mr.. and Mrs
George Stewart, A. C. Moulton and c. f. Spauld
ing.
Traymore-E. c. Henkel, a. H. Jones Mr.. ant
Mrs Albert Rich. G. A. Cook II. w. Harmon. J
Cortland Van Vraken. A. c. Branward and Mis-
NJ e Branward
St. Charies-Mr and Mrs A. Salmon Mrs n
H. Brown Mr. and Mrs. w. Boggs c. Indy. Mr.
and Mrs. d. Stern. Mr.. and Mrs ]. Reilly Miss
A. s. Stephens
Rudolf-F. Knowles. Mr. and Mrs. c. Williams
Mrs. T. Csssell. r. r. Taylor. Mr. and Mrs. c
Green. Mr.. and Mrs; s, 'Rosenbaum
IroQuois-Miss f. McCardlc, Mr. and Mrs J
Doty J. ]. Haines. j. Hansomel. f. Potts. NJ