New-York tribune., 1900-06-24
ATLANTIC CITY PLEASURE.
THE DAYS CROWDED WITH ADJUSTMENTS
OF ALL SORTS-PEOPLE AT
THE HOTELS.


Atlantic City N j. June % (SpecaD.-The al
manacs say that these are the longest days of the
whole year. but many of the days this week have
seemed all too short for the thousands OF health
and pleasure seekers who domiciled within the
walls of Atlantic CItys hospitable hotels. So many
and so varied are the pleasures which present
themselves that, the days heightened almost
indefinitely. they would still to close be-
fore the list OF amusements could be exhausted
The resort is now It's best. The hotels are not
so crowded they will be couple of weeks hence
that everybody has chance to enjoy himself
or herself in his Individual fashion, without
interference from the jostling throngs which take
possession OF the town in midsummer.
Preparations making TO celebrate the Fourth
Of July in the noisiest possible manner-an old
fashioned Fourth, the projectors call it-and then
will begin series of entertainments that will Keep
the going at lively pace for the rest of the
summer
The idea of the Fourth Of July celebration origi-
mated in the fertile brains OF the members Of the
Press Club that unique organization, all officers
and no privates which first suggested the formal
opening and public dedication of the Longport
Speedway. They have asked the business men and
various organizations to participate in the arrange
ments and the response to the invitation has been
general On the afternoon of the Fourth there will
be street parade in which all military. political
and secret organizations will be invited to par
ticpate. without regard to sect creed. Both
Democrats and Republicans will march in the same
line with the military companies ana the secret
societies. all differences being sunk In common
celebration of the day. There will also be ad-
dresses delivered by speakers Of National repute
during the day, the whole affair winding up with a
great display of fireworks the beach in the even
ing While the primary object of the demonstra-
ton is to show the patriotism of the citizens of
Atlantic City. a general invitation to participate
has been extended to all visitors who may be here
at the time.
ELKs' REUNION AND HORSE SHOW.
The Fourth of July excitement will have hardly
subsided when the rush Of Horse Show week will
begin. The reunion of the Benevolent and Pro-
tective Order Of Elks. the largest convention of
the summer. occurring while the Horse Show is in
progress will make the week following the great
National holiday a notable one in the annals Of
Atlantic City. The Horse Show is assured of alb
solute success The number of entries is now
larger than expected. and the lists will be
open until next Saturday. that the number will
probably be materially increased. 1t is expected
that most fashionable throng will be attracted
here by the exhibition
AS for the Elks, their reunion this year will mark
epoch in the history of the order The local
preparations for the affair have been in progress
for several months. and all arrangements are com
pleted for the greatest reception that has ever
been rendered any visiting organization. There will
be continual round of entertainment from the
time the first Elk arrives here until the last
takes his departure Lodges all the country
are taking unusual interest in the affair, and
attended any convention of the order.
The rolling chair fad shows sign of diminution.
In fact, these perambulatin vehicles seem to be-
come more and more popular every day, notwith-
standing the numerous wittcisms and criticisms
that have been levelled ar them and their occu-
pants. AS a matter of fact the rolling chair. if
properly used, is admirable institution that has
evidently come to stay. but there is considerable
objections to its abuse. There one time
great danger that pedestrians would be crowded
off the boardwalk altogether by the ubiquitous
vehicles. andsit looked though drastic measures
would have 10 be used but proper regulations have
been enforced and there will probably be little If
any cause-for cotnplaint this summer.
The question of liquor licenses along the beach
front has long been troublesome matter here
and 1T is sill far from settled but a more liberal
spirit has been shown recently, and there will
probably be little difficulty hereafter in having we'll
conducted cafes on near the beach front licensed
Ordinary saloons, however, will continue to be
frowned upon in the upper section of the city
although they have always been freely permitted
In the excursion district. There is a decided opin-
ion in favor of keeping the beach front at least in
the more fashionable districts entirely free from
anything that could in any way offend the most
fastidious taste; but the demand for well ap-
pointed cafes has become so imperative that a
number of concessions in the matter Of selling
wines and liquors have become necessary.
CONVENTION GUESTS AT THE SEASIDE.
There have been many notable people here this
week from all parts OF the country the RapubIi-
can National Convention in Philadelphia having
drawn together hundreds who knew the Ctty-b1,-
the-Sea by reputation alone, but who have i'm
proved the opportunity TO make a more intimate
acquaintance. And OF all these people who have
visited the resort this week for the first time nor
one has been disappointed, for none of the MANY
descriptions of Atlantic City glowing though some
of them have been, exaggerated In the least the
charms of the place.
The many fishing parties this week have all had
good luck almost Invariably returning with good
SIzed strings OF fish to show for their days sport
and some other varieties are also heinz ns
An occasional drumfsh rewards the seeker after
popular. owing to the scarcity Of these ish and The
skill required to land them after they are hooked
90 not care TO take the time required for regular
| hshing expedition and the many handsome yachts
Of the inlet fleet are in demand at all times 4
few fine moonlight nights permitted the endowment
or an evening sail, and hundreds of visitors made
The golf links s Rape beeome 50 Thoroughly mart
OF the daily routine here that no day seems com
Plete without a trip to Mortified, the pretty lit
lie country place where the course is located
Rainy days last week failed to interfere with the
soil dries off quickly after shower A number of
well known amateurs from various places are now
the opportunity for practice on a course tbat has
been pronounced by Harry Vardon and other ex-
pert golfers to be one of the very best in the
t53a Bathing g is hardly popular it was at this
weather. but there are enough people in the snpf
every day to make the beach scene an animated
one; A rev warm days, such as may be expected
rush '-e 7e"Noh win d
PROMINENT PEOPLE AT THE HOTELS
Well known New-Yorkers who have registered
at the various hotels during the week include the
following:
Brighton-W. ": Castleman, Joseph LYMAN.
Clarke r NJ Royal w l. Sargent S5heq; q SseoTge W.
n Mr. M ChIreh Frederick Taylor Ganse, Mr.. and