New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-19
CROWDS AT LAKEWOOD.
HOTELS WELL FILLED AND COTTAGE
,,r,,,,pC ONT ~ GREAT NUMBERS.

HOTELS WELL FILLED AND COTTAGE
JEWELLERS OUT IN GREAT NUMBERS.
roksvood ~ j. Nov 1s-The famous pine land
resort Of New-Jersey. with all It's splendid hoteis
open is ready for all corners. and almost wlthout
exception the hotel men speak with commence Oh
the outlook for the season. Ana certainly IL 'ne
onening of the season is any criterion by which
10 fudge their confidence Is justihed, Tor the ar
rivals thus far have been steady and strong both
at the hotels which opened promptly on OCTOBER l.
and those whrich opened on later dates. The col
tage jewellers have also come in larger NUMBERS
than usual In the early season.
With the close Of the Horse Show many whose
rooms are already under engagement Will come
down and the sport programme at the clubs. the
teas. receptions and functions OF social life ana
ceremonious hotel affairs Of various natures Will
take on a new activity. Meantime the days are fuli
Of sport which is enjoyed for its own sake, unac-
companied by the special consideration OF prizes
and trophies as rewards for superior excellence
sale and tea for the benefit Of the Lakewood
Public Library held in the rooms OF that IN
stitution on Friday afternoon, and the proceeds
from the affair will go toward the running ex-
penses Of the library. The present system OF ADD
ing the latest and best books each week Is proving
popular and the library seems TO be nearing the
point of self-support.
Coming events of interest to the public gener-
ally are the approaching annual exhibition OF gar
ments collected for hospitals and orphanages by
the Lakewood Branch of the Needework Guild
which is to be held on Tuesday, November q. and
the sale to be held in aid Of the Sibyl Carter
Indian Mission Society, Friday December l.
The town has been well supplied with school
teachers during the week. the Ocean County
Teachers Institute having met In three days ses-
sion here on Monday. An interesting programme
was carried out 10 general profit and among the
instructors OF prominence present were Dr. George
l. Aldrich OF Newtonville, Mass; Or. E. f. White,
OF Columbus. Ohio; Miss Leila f. Partridge OF
Philadelphia: DR.. J. NJ. Green. principal OF the
State Normal School, and Miss Mary {. Field. or
the same institution.
The latest cottage rentals are as follows: David
Lapsley and family the Freeman cottage, In
Thirdst.. for the season; J. r. Ranney and family.
of Cleveland the cottage corner Of Forest-ave. and
Frst-st: Joseph r. Dilworth and family Of Pitts
burg, the Thomas cottage, corner Of Madison-ave.
and Seventh-st.; Seymour W. Bonsa and family,
Of New-York The Peaks. In Madison-ave.; Mr..
and Mrs S. r. Maynard Of Utica the Lynch cot
tage in Madlson-ave.: Or. Woolsey Hopkins and
family, Of Stamford. Conn, the Porter cottage, on
Private Way; Colonel and Mrs. DE V. Morre OF
Philadelphia. the Kerr cottage. Lake Drive,
until New Year; and DR.. H. Lawrence Sheldon.
OF New York. their Man-st. cottage.
The east end Of Main-st has been much improved
by the changes made In the Smith Block, the
upper floors Of which have always been used for
entertainments The west front has been entirely
changed and modernized. and the interior two
floors is much improved. The boarding house
viii be known as The Carasaljo and will be man.
aged by Henry NJ. Parker
The Lakewood Hotel opened. as advertised. last
Saturday. than thirty registrations being
made on the first day. There Is an added tone TO
be noted all through the lower floor, which should
be credited TO lighter. softer scheme in decora-
ton. and less crowded arrangement OF the hand
furnishings This effect is particularly notice
lobl IN he ,bv uyhar a,a
harmony in finish. floor coverings and fittings The
| music at the Lakewood this season will also be
much improved. ]. Howard Richardson. who has
| been for several years in General Wentworth
employ. being in charge Of the musical department
| His orchestra will regularly include seven pieces
| selected from artists OF the New York and Boston
| symphony bands, and II goes without saying that
| the Sunday evening concerts and music room at
fractions will be kept up to the highest possible
standard. The hydro-therapeutic bath department
which includes within the hotel facilities
which compares favorably with that OF world
famous health resorts In Europe or elsewhere will
be In charge Of the same hotel physician who con.
| Quoted the treatment last season. the water cure
being now supplemented by all varieties of electric
baths.
Among the first at the Lakewood the
following names OF prominence are noted: Mr. and
Mrs e W. Macdonald and Master Macdonald OF
| Montreal; Mrs. D. II. Ross ard maid OF Quebec
Mrs. Philip S. P. Randolph and Mrs. l.. NJ Tfsh
man, Of PHILADELPHIA George de Pugh OF East
Gr rasisa MIS- Mrs A. Rush OF Los Angeles; Mrs F
land and party, Of Boston who occupy a fine suit,
Of seven rooms Joseph Pulitzer. who spent {
with large party of attendants. occupying Fl
all nine rooms Others from New-York are r N
Foctte Green maid Mrs Geogorlo dc AS Mls
En neE dWSGshdfer Miss ora and maid Colone
maid. Mr.. and Mrs. J. levin and family and Mrs
| The Laurel House continues N Wallace - g..
rooms In the middle OF the week to All them agail
sea6y
b4assyR eSsas :o 1Rd 5 E. aSseP
Albany. who is military secretary TO Governo
AfRT Man
Her Of cambrtidge r Mass it, GEtord Smith an
Rylance, Of New-York: Mr.. and Mrs S Warre
Hail. Of Ph PM Mis- Mamie an Firth Mis-
HSud0s the Rev NA pr R"b. Mrs LgOsS an
of Boston; Mr. and Mrs. Robert z. Stone, Of Chi
an 1 Mf and M K Fsnd.Sn e e 'aPy
PSS!Iad;lpSis snd various S New nsland points ~
me, sSs ny r ss $ns
Ms oGd Es
X. Noble, and Fred De Hart, Of New-York. Also
child II BroOiy M End Mrs
The Palmer House contingent is growing steadily
late registrations including Mr. and Mrs c. W
Tower, Miss Victoria Tower lie Grand Tower
Mrs J. Bohm and daughter, Frank and james Cal
lahan, all Of New-York. Also, Mr. and Mrs N
Joseph, Of Bensonhurst. Brooklyn; Edward an
James Whelan. Miss Annie Kirbey and Miss Bes
north Of Philadelphia
A call at the LAUREL Pines on the day be
| fore the opening found every one busy applyin
the finishing touches. and with the exception o
the new addition. which Is separate from N
| main house, and only TO be opened az holidn
crowds :hal make 1t necessary ready for guest.
| rooms. having come In previous 10 the reeila
Date OF opening. and accepting all chances OF pos
elble confusion for the gain OF O. day. The hous
10 as neat as new pin. and its various depart
| ments are headed BY experienced men. The pros