New-York tribune., 1901-04-14
POST-LENTEN CROWDS.
HOTELS AT ATLANTIC CITY FIND THAT
BUSINESS IS STILL GOOD AFTER
THE EASTER RUSH.

favorable auspices. Easter Sunday ITSELF WHICH
marks the zenith of the spring season. was far rom
being ideal day. it is true; but the week. on 'he
whole has been fine, and the thousands or Lenteh
visitors who still lnger by the give the place
an air OF most agreeable gayety. The exodus carry
In the week. great as it was. hardly reacheo inc
expected proportions. and large number OF new
faces have made their appearance during the week.
that the Boardwalk is by no means deserted
The heavy rain last Saturday and the CLOUDY
weather OF Easter Sunday, while lessening the
ardor Of the promenaders somewhat. did not en-
tirely prevent the Easter parade of fashion lor
which Atlantic City has become famous. Inc
throng on the Boardwalk was Of enormous proper
tions, fairly crowding the walk until locomouon
was almost impossible at points in the centre OIL
the CITY, The display of styles was likewise some
thing to be remembered. the costumes in variety
and richness being equal II not superior 10 any
thing ever here sudden heavy sho"ei
would have done thousands OF dollars worth oi
damage gowns and millinery. but this for'u-
nately was averted
Present indications point to a continuance OF eN-
cellent business at the hotels during the entire
spring. The rush home after Easter has not
reached the same proportions as In previous years
and every hotel In the city still has goodiy snare
OF guests. Many persons who had decided to remain
at home until after the Easter excitement WAS
came to the shore this week. and there VIII
be no cessation in the round of social pleasures
which began with the Lenten season.
CONCERNING SUNDAY ADJUSTMENTS.
There has been considerable discussion of the
Sunday amusement question this week, caused oy
the action Of the proprietor OF the Od MIL. nc"
amusement enterprise in Tennessee-aVe. III heep"s
his place oper last Sunday. He was reques'su
to close but being informed that the city cr-
dinance bearing on the subject, had oeeh
declared illegal by the courts ana tna' iis
only punishment would be fine OF 81 ui'uei
an antiouated State law. he did not heed 'he
request During the week he has found tnat puonc
oninon Is strongly against the running or places
OF amusement on Sunday, and has "ahia,y
acknowledged his mistake and agreed 10 Keep 'ne
place closed on Sunday hereafter Inc oiu Ni'i 10
a harmless and really interesting entertainment
but public opinion places ban on al oui'""'
amusements except bathing and band concei's'
The City Council has been aroused 10 acuoii uS
this incident, and is now considering d new o'u,
nance forblddng all amusements on the oapoi'"
and providing a penalty of heavy nne ana IN I'M
nrisonment for violations of its provisions ih''
law will probably be hurried through ana VIII ue
come operative early next month IL Is "S
ukelv however that it will be enforced against the
| piers and other places where music Is 'ne sU'o
sunday entertainment, these places seem 10 DC
demanded by the people while other amusements
| are not .
| Another matter in which visitors are interested
and which has received the attention OF the au-
| tborities is the question of bus or hack iareS,
An ordinance regulating these fares was slsheu
bv Mayor Stoy this week. and Will 20 INTO erect III
ten davs The fare fixed is practically one cent
block for each passenger. with minimum iale
1
exnected that this ordinance will be rigidly en-
forced and will put end to complaints of over
charges by bus and hack drivers
Auction rooms along the Boardwalk will be likely
IN decrease in number II the present proposition
| rrova,Is The new mercantile license ordinance
nres the fee for auction rooms at $500 year ana
II is expected that this will drive the faKirs out oi
business 1t is a little hard. perhaps on 'hose cum
| ductinr a legitimate business, but they are very
few and seem to be willing to pay large Zee fof
The sake of keeping their business clear OF people
| who simply prey upon the credulity or the pubic
| Tho fake. auction rooms one OF the few IN
stitutions of which AtAntic City is ashamed
| THE FLORAL eoAcHING PARADE.
| The committee having in charge the preparations
for the floral coaching parade to be given this sum-
mer met during the week the Hotel Windsor and
decided upon June as the date for the event. The
| parade In some respects will be superior 10 the
| coaching parade of last year. although the fac'
| that business wagons will be cut out may reduce
| the length of the line somewhat. The most I'M
| portant departure from last years programme Is
that the parade will go only far as Nentnor. In
| stead of continuing all the way TO Longport This
! will reduce the route by about four miles. and
make 1t possible to cover II in an hour giving time
| for some other features before the return.
| At Ventnor there will be great clambake and
a series of horse the beach. The races will
| be free and will doubtless attract thousands OF
| spectators, the place is easily accessible by
trolley A small fee will be charged for the clam
l
| but it is believed that those in charge Of this
| portion of the days programme will have their
| hands full, clambakes here are enough OF
| novelty to attract large patronage The entire
demonstration will be given under the auspices of
| the Press Club and committee of hotel men, The
| officers of the committee Mayor Franklin +.
Stoy chairman; G. Jason Waters. proprietor OF the
| Hotel Windsor. treasurer and g. Wistar Evans OF
| the Seaside House. secretary
| Although many notable visitors have been here
spring the presence of titled personases Is SUI
| iciently TO attract at least passing comment
| Lord and Lady Hope came to the shore last Satur-
| day to spend Easter week, and were Joined this
| week by the Duke of Newcastle and his friend. ~
| Clifton Kelway. The length of the partys stay is
| The authorities hope to have automobile patrol
| wagon in service in short time If this is done
World to possess this up to date method of taking
] evidoers to Jail. Orders were given this week TO
arrange the stable in the City Hall for an eec-
| trio charging plant. instead of for horses. and 1t
probable that the contract for the wagon will be
| Notwithstanding the immense crowd that was
here last Sunday. the city was singuarly clear Of
police attribute this the fact that four of the
| leading detectives of the country were brought
here by Mayor Stoy to assist the local force At
| Eastertide This published in the papers, and
the thevins fraternity decided that they would do
| failed to find a single professional thief in all the
and no PICKET Sr 6s other
| were Sergeants Cain and Valley, of New-York. and
Sa a S Sf Mss Mary Elizabeth
| daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas j. Dickerson,
and Lewis G. Salmon on Wednesday was one OF the
| mony took place in the First Presbyterian Church.
BRIDE and Bridegroom, and was followed by a we'd
ding breakfast at the home of the brides parents
| Mr.. and Mrs Salmon will live permanently in this
city. where Mr.. Salmon has large business in
| terests.
HOTEL ARRIVALS
| Well known New-Yorkers at the hotels this week