New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-16
NO LULL AT ATLANTIC CITY
HOTEL MEN REALIZE THEIR HOPE OF
A CONTINUOUS SEASON.
TO PRESERVE THE BEACH FRoNT-MANY
NEW ynPY pEnpI L At TILE HOTELS

Atlantic CITY. April 10 (SpeclaD-lbe days OF II
post-Lenten ull In the patronage OF Atlantic City
are apparently past. The visiting throngs this
week have been nearly large those Of the
week preceding Easter. Many OF those who came
for the Easter holidays still lingering by the
shore. attracted by the splendid weather. the
cellent hotel accommodations and the natural beau
ties Of the place Judging from present Indications
the time Is at hand when the resort is to enjoy a
continuous season the year round. with scarcely
break between spring summer. autumn and winter.
This has long been the dream OF hotel men and
others interested in the development Of the city and
they have worked hard with this object In view
The reason for their success is easy TO find. Not
only does the resort possess many natural advan-
tages Of its competitors but Its hotels
beautiful. comfortable and well managed as
the best in the larger cities. In addition to all this
the town has been advertised throughout the eoun
try resort was ever advertised before max
ing Atlantic City well known everywhere. All
these things have combined TO attract visitors to
the place. and every person who pays the town one
visit Is sure to return again and again.
NEW RECORDS ON THE LINKS.
The pleasant balmy days this week have enticed
hundreds of visitors 10 the golf links The weather
has been well adapted 10 perfect enjoyment OF the
game. and some interesting contests have been the
result II has now been decided to put the new
eighteen-hole course IN play about May !. The re-
naming bunkers now being built and the
greens put in perfect condition. There will be
series OF tournaments TO celebrate the opening.
John Reid the clubs greenkeeper and expert
golfer gave a wonderful exhibition OF skill on
Wednesday. establishing new records for nine,
eighteen and thirty-six holes He made the first
round OF nine holes In 81 strokes: second round 35
third round &c. and fourth round. 81. The course
Is by no means an easy one. Among the prominent
players the links this week were Claud HARDY
OF Cheshire. England: l.. NJ. Littell OF New-forK
Miss Kitchen. Howell Palmer. of the Beheld Club
Mrs Grubb Mrs Morrow. Mrs. Boyer. w p. Hus-
ton Of the Germantown Cricket Club; c. II. Ray
W. B. Phillips, DR.. Howard Van Rensselaer, MISS
Palmer Mr. and Mrs George Redmond and w H.
Kemble and J. somers Smith OF the Philadelphia
Country Club.
THE BEACH-FRoNT QUESTION.
The pier question IS still under discussion There
is a strong current OF public opinion In favor OF
the project to convert the entire beach outside OF
the boardwalk into n public park. under municipal
control. This is apparently the only way TO enec-
tualy stop the erection Of any more ocean piers
which It is generally admitted. would seriously IN
terfere with the ba thing. There partial argu-
rnent this week the application for an Injunction
to prevent the Auditorium Pier Company from put
ting up its proposed pier and theatre az Penn
sylvania-ave. The temporary restraining order
was so modified TO permit the company to go
ahead with the pier proper but not with any build
ings in the nature OF a superstructure The maj
decision will probably be rendered next week, and
IA awaited with interest but the legal points at
issue apply only TO the present project there Is
nothing 10 prevent other similar enterprises. III
the whole beach is condemned for park purposes
question will arise as to what to do with the exist
ing pers It IS very probable that they Will be re-
tanned by the city and leased TO their present
Steps have been taken 10 do away with the un-
pleasant odors which sometimes greeted visltors
last summer as they approached the city In the
rauroad trains A new garbage crematory has been
built which II is expected. will be able to consume
all the refuse of the city without trouble Inc ne"
crematory is some distance out on tie meadows.
The plant is finished and Will be tested IN d gay
two. 80
The BOARD OF Governors Of the Atlantic City Hos
initial * seriously considering the advisabiity OF
providing an insane ward. Last Sunday wealthy
visitor at one Of the hotels became violently INSANE
and had TO be confined in cell at the city JAIL as
there were no means Of taking care Of such cases
~ the hospital The difficulty is a lack Of funds;
the institution is new one :. aFp sbeth Boce
az Absecon has tst offered defray the expense
OF erecting new ward that VIII acconlnott ,g,ire
which viii cost about 5000 will be begun at once.
THE OCEAN ENCROACHEs ON THE BEACH.
There are usually many changes made In the
contour Of the beach by the heavy spring udes-
Recent high tides have washed away ABOUT TWO
feet Of sand between State and Connecticut ayes
The cutting away Of the beach has exposed 10 view
a section OF old wreck which drifteo as"oie
few years ago near Heinzs iron pier
The City Council has at last decided to settle the
muddled question Of a chief engineer for the Fire
consuIting the members Of the Department. Since
last January there have been IwS a,n,ng ibe
once hv virtue OF a disputed election In conven,
ZION Of remen At the last ba fe' dR Si and It
at decided to hold an election on the tTc -,
the effect that such step is within the power OF
To1yentions OF all kinds continue to nd Atlantic
city pleasant and convenient place OF inefl d
The latest announcement IL that the Grand I<ouse
If
ing at the Grand Atlantic Hotel on June D. rei""'"
ing So m much money has been made here in recent
wears by real estate deals and other
billy Of coming into the field It is ruW It1 1ha'
syndG2te and o. c iHr s Porter IT,
contemplating taking hod o. se et1nep,s viii take
has not been made public az yet
WEATHER SIGNALS ON THE BEACH
Local Observer "Ar' Brand. Of the United states
Weather Bureau has made arrangement that Il
greatly appreciated by visitors and others VINO
spend the greater portion Of their time along .he
beach front He is now having signal nags. slNiis
the weather Indications. displayed prominently on
Youngs ocean pier. The signals are pr9iit,p o.
changed whenever a new report Is rece''e' ''''''
Major Lewis T Bryant announces that he Will re-
open the Wavery Hotel on MAY H., ~ arstcIass
Condition for the summer business: cot
e o Wa M6nS Se evening There was
a good audience present 49, - ,,,. a.,
a musical and dance. winch Wds
,endad was given by the Morris Guards at the
armory on Wednesday evening. A feature OF the ne
sffair was a casthenic drill done 10 the music OF
the orchestra by members OF Company r. am
New-Jersey Volunteers. who returned from Sainp
Wetherill, South Carolina, last week ai'er '"e
mustered out Of service. . .,u,a,,s |
Dozens OF euchres and similar entertainments
49, been given this week The dances at the
BRIGHTON Casino and the Hotel Rudolf have oeeh
iarrev attended while the smaller AFFAIRS ese-
where have been equally enjoyable. There hass
been no doarth Of social affairs and the rouhu Oh
eayety is TO continue the entire summer
Among the New-Yorkers who are at the to.ei
p-.r.,o 90 Mrs lanes wilson Mrs. J. X |
Stevens Miss Stevens the Rev william knight
McGown Mrs McGown. Mr.. and Mrs A l. De