New-York tribune., 1901-09-01
THE ESEASONATLONG BRANCH
PROVED SUCCESSFUL, CONTRARY TO
ALL EXPECTATIONS.

Long Branch " j.. Aug. 81 (SpeciaD.-Notwith-
standing the fact that the season OF 1901 dawneo
under most unfavorable auspices, Long Branch for
all that has had its share of the good things tnat
help TO make A successful summer. With closed
clubhouses and many unoccupied houses Long
Branch greeted the opening of the season. But the
thought of not having successful season unless
the clubhouses were allowed to remain open IN Vlo-
lation of the law soon disappeared. When July ar
rived the usual crowd of visitors from all parts OF
the country here seeking accommodations at
the hotels while nearly all the cottages in a fin
ished state were taken at prices in many in
stances greater than last year. The clubhouses
have remained closed, and the chances are that
they will never open again. All of the hotels nave
been we'll patronized, and many say Keep the
clubhouses closed and Long Branch in the end VIII
profit by it."
One OF the clubhouse keepers a few weeks ago
put up For Sale sign The property is valuable.
and from what be learned from the real estate
dealer who has it TO sell a number of hattering
offers are already in hand.
Property instead of depreciating, has more than
held it's own and the outlook for building boom
this fall was hetter. In one locality alone
at South Elberon. twenty or more cottages Will De
built.
The drowning of four bright little boys on Mon
day cast a gloom Long Branch. Ihere mas
been a notable decrease In bathing, those VINO
heretofore disregarded the danger signals being
more cautious OF going beyond the lines. Ihere
is a strong feeling for better bathing protecton.
kindly to the launching OF a boat within rev
hundred feet from the shore. in accordance with
the bathing law. They say that 1t only increases
the danger for those who only swim a little
often attempt 10 reach the boat, and frequently
fail their way, and have 10 be dragged ashore.
Memorial Hospital. at Norwood Park last nights
over $500 was realized. Tickets sold readily at S3
apiece Among the actors who volunteered their
services were oliver Doud Byron. Mrs. Kate
Byron Miss Fenton Charles Ross, Brooks. Denton
and Van Barr. The hospital is erecting a nurses,
home, at a cost OF $4,000. and the money cleared
last night will be added TO that fund.
Seabright is still lively. The cottagers took part
in a coaching parade few days ago that at
tracted considerable interest. Among those who
drove coaches were a. Il. Proal. Dr. John Wentz
and Walter Watson. Those who drove behind
brakes were Charles .. Halsey. Louis Haight,
Philip Kearny and William Beadleston.
There was letup Monmouth Beach, though
it was the closing week of August. Between the
golf links tennis courts and the country club the
The tennis finals for both sexes were finished
early in the week Miss Louise Herrick won the
womens contest cup, given by J. W. Spaldlng.
and w. A. w. Stewart the mems trophy, gift or
Colonel William Barbour.
Golf, too. not forgotten. Two cup events
were decided under favorable auspices. r. 3. Nash.
playing against hoFie. the Clinton Gilbert
Cup by q score OF down. The Ehret Cup W.
keenly contested for from the beginning, was
won by DIR E A Ayres by up and to play.
The junior championship and Presidents Cup
were also OF special interest. The Presidents Cup
match will not ne finished until September :.