New-York tribune., 1899-07-30
ALL KINDS OF WEATHER AT CAPE MAY
GOLF AND YACHT RAcING-THE WATER WARM
FOR BATHING.

GOLF AND YACHT RACING-THE WATER WARM
FOR BATHING
Cape May. " j., July 20 (speciaD.-The visitors
to the shore have had all kinds Of weather this
week The first three days OF the week were
rainy. and prevented all but indoor amusements
But Thursday, Friday and to-day there was plenty
OF sunshine TO make up for the wet weather OF the
three preceding days. and a consequence the
guests here have thoroughly enjoyed themselves.
Because OF the rain. the regular women's golf tour
nament Of Monday postponed indefinitely and
also the putting, approaching and driving contest
OF Wednesday. In spite of the hard rain Of
Wednesday afternoon, the special tournament was
played for the cups which Solicitor Rodgers OF
Allegheny City. offered to the best player Of the
day Mrs Elliott Rodgers gave women's tourna
ment on Friday afternoon, in which there were
some forty participants. In this contest, like the
one Of Wednesday. three handsome cups were
given to the best players. and this afternoon the
regular handicap In the series was played for the
grand prize which will he awarded the holder
OF most points from the summers tournaments.
On Wednesday night, at the Stockton Hotel,
benefit was given to the beach band concert fund
Every hotel sent Its orchestra that evening TO take
part The local opera companies and vaudeville
shows also had representatives IL was wei at
tended.
Thursday afternoon given up TO a cat rigged
Yacht race in the sounds adjoining Cape May
Some fourteen yachts entered the contest and
they sailed over a course of twelve miles.
The water has been and pleasant, and
every day all through the summer the visitors have
thoroughly enjoyed the temperature, which has
been altogether healthful and refreshng 49,,
Among distinguished guests at the Stockton Hotel
Is the Countess Ella Beroldinger. Of Stuttgart.
Germary She is there to spend the summer.
Eugene Mayer is with New-Yorkers at the Pier
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Smith. of Brooklyn
at the Hotel Oriole.
Mrs, Pedersen. widow Of Jens Petersen, accom-
panied by her son. OF Tarrytown. ~ " are guests
Mrs Wilson Brown. Of Brooklyn. is enjoying her
summer at Cape May >, -, ,.,, A.
Mr. and Mrs julien Wardell have joined the
New-York colony at the PIER Avenue ihh' Ihey
will remain several weeks: - . 49,
w l.. Reeder. OF New-York. Is guest at the
Brown villa. .
rivals at the stockton He Joined a number Of
friends there -,
= O. Richards has Joined Mrs. Richards at the
Stockton. Mrs. Richards will remain all summer.
Mrs j post and Mrs. f. Barker. OF NewYork.
are guests at the Star Vllla 49,, y ,r.. ..
are among New-Yorkers who have arrived at the
Colonial. ~, = .,, 49,
Malcolm Roberts. OF New York. is making the
Cantain Petrol and Naval Constructor Tcher-
niscoysky OF the Russian Navy are guests at the
cottage OF G. d. Cramp. son or the famous ship
builder. A., ,,,.-- .....--,
Miss Kenward and Miss Thara Mills OF New
Mrs. j. H. Marsh and two daughters. the Misses
Eva and Louise. have Joined the New-York colony
]. e Prindeli. u New-York. is enjoying vacs-
ton at Congress Hall - -
r e. Fitzgerald Is located with other New
Yorkers. at the Stockton Hotel