New-York tribune., 1901-07-14
SENSIBLE GIRLS AT CAPE NAY
SAID TO oUTNUMBER OTHERS AT THAT RE
SORT-soME OF THE VISITORS

Cape May, n. J.. July 13 (SpeciaD.-As is usually
the case there falling of in the number OF
visitors here In the early part OF this week an oc-
currence which usually happens Immediately after
the Fourth of July: but the hot weather which set
In on Wednesday and Thursday soon turned the
tide Of the OF visitors toward the resorts on
the coast. and Cape May has prof1ted in the last
three days by this.
This week large number OF the arrivals were
those who intend to remain for long periods Added
to them. Of course. on Friday and Saturday nights
there were the usual crowd of over Sunday guests
Many OF the business men who send their families
here come down week and q number Of
them come to the shore twice a week and generally
fix 1t to spend Saturday here, which is a great day
the golf links.
Through the week II is noticeable that at the
dances given there five women to every man
and therefore the men who here and who are
able TO keep up the social duties required Of them
have about all they attend TO.
While many Of the other resorts say that they
have the summer girl with them and in plenty
Cape May also has this girl. but II is noticea BILE
here that the common sense girl is more frequent
than any other. She dresses for comfort and
while there is particular style in It. yet there
is neatness about her attire. and for the wealth
there is at Cape May there is exceedingly small
display of expensive clothing.
The Sunday closing crusade begun by Justice
Hendrckson. of the New-Jersey Supreme Court
who presdes the judicial district In which
Cape May, Atlantic City and intervening points are
located is one OF serious effect upon the business
OF the hotels that have bars, and the propretors
complaining about It, There does not how
ever. TO be less number Of visitors and
those who desire have now made arrangements on
Saturdays for Sunday.
United States Circuit Judge George Gray, who
of the Paris Peace Commission, and his
son. George Gray Jr. have been guests at a lead
ing hotel here this week.
Judge Arthur spruance. OF the Delaware Superior
Court and Mrs. Spruance are enjoying season of
pleasure here.
Mrs. Annie Mills and Miss Margaret Green, of
Brooklyn. late arrivals.
Mrs. j. w. Stoltz is occupying cottage at Cape
May Point.
John NJ Scott President of the Pennsylvania
Senate, is here, accompanied by his wife.
Mrs. w. b Hall, wife of Colonel Hail. T. s. A.
and daughter of ex-senator Joseph c. S. Black
burn. OF Kentucky. is guest here. The Senator
will shortly Join her.
Kentucky Is enjoying q stay here.
The Countess de Kernel is visiting at the cottage
OF her mother Mrs. General "Phil'' Kearny
Thomas Kearny Of NewYork. Is at the cot
tage
New-Yorkers who have arrived this week sre
Mrs. Sarah Leaman. Miss Sadie Leaman. S. e.
Roberts, r. Relnan, John Warrtck. Alexander NJ
Stoddard. Mrs. William Holmes. Miss Holmes, Miss
H. Bright Mrs. S. w. Dean Miss f. Long, Miss
simpkins Mr. and Mrs. r. A. schmidt w Van
Mrs Sheffield Phelps, William Walter Phelps o. J.
Stevenson. Mr.. and Mrs, H. L. Warner. Howard
Thomas. Mr.. and Mrs. Henry NJ Clay, Mr.. and
Mrs William l.. Raynore, A Watman. Mr.. and
Mrs Maurice Bouvier J. Lauba. Colonel Jasper
Emory Brady and Frank w. Miller.