New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-22
| AN INFLUX OF VISITORS.
INCREASE OF WINTER GUESTS AT AT
LANT1C CITY.
NEW BUILDINGS BEING ERECTED IN THE BURNED
DfsTRrCT-PLANs FOR A MASONIC TEMPLE
RACING OK THE BEACH


NEW BUILDINGS BEING ERECTED IN THE BURNED
DrsTRrCT-PLANs FOR a MASONIC TEMPLE
RACING OK THE BEACH
Atlantic city, n j. Jan 81 (speciaD.-The pre-
Lenen influx OF visitors this resort. which began
shortly after the first OF the year, continues Mt
rate that is highly gratifying to all who have the
interests Of the city at heart In the last two
weeks the hotels have been filling up. and many OF
them have unusually large number OF
guests for this season Of the year. Atlantic City's
popularity a winter resort Is certainly increas-
ing the records Of all the hotels show that the
number OF guests in the cold months grows larger
each year Visitors from NewYork are more
numerous this year than ever before. The adver-
Using done In that city by the hotel men is directly
responsible for this. many Of the visitors having
been induced 10 give the resort trial on the
strength OF the information received through the
press and at the bureaus now open IN the meUop-
oils One thing has been accomplished. however
for which advertising ia not and cannot be respon-
sible This is the good impression which each
guest carries away with him. To be once visitor
to Atlantic City is to be always friend Of the re-
sort as II is only by personal experience mat
correct idea OF its natural advantages and the
beauties and comfort ~ its hotels can be obtained
Social affairs are not numerous at present, being
confined principally small dinners teas and
euchres A reception and dance were given at the
Brighton Casino tonight under the auspices of the
Entire Nous Club. with long list OF patronesses.
The club is composed of about thirty young women
OF the city. who have banded themselves together
for the purpose OF assisting the City Hospital and
the proceeds OF to-nights entertainment VIII pe de-
voted to that purpose.
REBUILDING THE BURNED DISTRICT.
The debris OF the beach-front fire has been re-
moved and the partially burned buildings have
been restored to their original appearance. or the
structures that were totally destroyed, one Is now
being rebuilt. and work some Of the others VIII
probably begin IN q short time. The building no"
in course OF construction Will take the place OF the
old merry -eo-round and will include. besides the
amusement features q number OF apartments and
n cafe No building in the entire burned area mas
been more missed than The merry -go-rOund WhlcH
was one Of the principal amusement places on the
boardwalk and usually remained open all winter.
II was always q centre Of life particularly In the
winter season. and It's total oblteration made
great difference In the appearance Of things this
winter But the building will soon be replaced Dy
a structure that will be larger and more orha-
mental than the old one. 1t Is expected that the
place will be open by Easter. The Young AHuse-
mcnt Company is backing the enterprise. Moore
BROTHERS whose art store and lighthouses were also
burned have announced their intention OF rebuild
Ing at once. large hotel. 10 occupy another por-
ton Il the burned district. has also been projected
but for some reason or other the structure mas
not vet been begun. The large LOT on the Doaru-
W q IpuuesSee-lNe.
owner Louis Donnelly not yet decided what
N do with H. 1t is safe 10 say however that a
building Of some kind will soon occupy the ground
as the property is too valuable 20 remain unused
A few months ago IT looked though cross
town electric trolley road was an assured fact out
the project has now apparently fallen through 10y
reason Of the non-accepance OF me itancn'se 10y
the company which made Application IQr II. Ile
ordinance was passed by the city Council Iast &c
toher but number Of amendments were maze 20
the original ordinance recurring Ct1 in ne
matter OF having the streets occupied ana III re-
gard 10 the number OF cars to he run Inc com.
Danv declined 70 accept the franchise with these
restrictions and as the Ies ga b ha 9r become
made for q new and more favorable FRANCHISE.
Carona-ave. 70 the Inlet by way OF Arctic-aNe-
INTEREST N HORSES AND GOLF.
Tho nleasont weather OF the last week has given
rbe local horsemen an opportunity 70 indulge IN
their favorite pastime. Two local favorites. Lady
Garrison owned by James Evans. and Lord Faunt-
leroy owned by Councilman somers DoIghtF'
raced on the beach just below Chelsea on luesda-'
resulting In a victory for Lady Garrison. who was
driven bv her owner Five heats were run, the
victor winning by close margin Many, specta-
Tbe stake was n purse Of 800. The smooth. hard
strand makes an excellent racecourse, ana the
Interest IN golf increases rather than dimnishes
as the season advances. There are many visitors
rnanv of the games played are fun Of excitement
Next Saturday. the 18Th, rs 10 ne n gaia Hdf 80
Inc morning there Will be handlcap mcdal-pl4y
tournament eighteen hole, for three prizes. III
the afternoon there VII Oe Waton-plh} contrS1
Letv.eeu two teams made uu from those ti li,,7
In the latter contest prize VIII be- awarded the
rIavar beating his opponent by tho largest hummer
~ holes u Is expected that There WI No ny i'oN,
tv.entv entries n each contest, including hoh loca
ard Visiting golfers. The new eiGhteen-noe course
is practically finished and will be IN use IN snort
time ,. ...t..oi NTH rocrot
the VS. OF the death Qf John Russell YOUNG; Nj.
Young was rather frequent visitor here, aiWtyS
etaving AT the Hotel Brighton. His VISITS were
usually brief however. and even during thTe 80
ncriods or recreation he never failed 70 Attenf 20
HE daily routine Of duty. Immediately AFTER Dreah
Fast each morning No. would purchase COPY OF
eech ~ the daily papers and would then speho
connie OF hours scanning the news OF the "a!
making frequent clippings as he went along 40
tyitbsteudlng al this work he found time TO MAKE
many friends all Of whom were attracted Dy MS
genial personality. ,.,-- T., int. 90 -ise
Another handsome new building IL likely T, re
] lodge = and A. NJ. ls contemplating ne erectioh
OF a well-apponted Masonic tempe D I'm oer,
ton has not yet been taken but the eaailf ihg!i
hers of the organization think that me loase W..
certainly adopt the suggestions OF committee ma
has recommended the purchase or a ste - - a.
lantic and New-York ayes. The proJect VII III, ln
vcive the expenditure OF probably <NWp, ana VIII
add another 10 the rapidly growing NUMBER OF a.
fractive structures on the citys ieadlns ouSlheSs
thorOuEhfare.