New-York tribune., 1902-07-07
ASBURY PARK.
A RECORD BREAKING CROWD AT THE
RESORT FOR SUNDAY.

Asbury Park. n. J.. July (SpeciaD.-Founder
Bradley's famous old board walk
larger crowd than the of tonight. The police
men on duty at the beach say there were forty
thousand promenaders between Wesley Lake and
Elghth-ave. This estimate may be too large but
there is no disputng the fact that the crowd was
record breaking The multitude turned out
soon after dinner, and by o'clock every seat on
the esplanade and in the pavilions occupied.
while countless thousands INDUCED in promenade.
Thousands gathered at the Asbury-ave. pavilion.
where Anders's military band gave a concert. An
innovation introduced by Bandmaster Anders, and
one that caught the public. was the barytone solos
OF William Murray. Of New-York. Sacred concerts
also given at several of the hotels and these
too, well attended.
Sunday sea bathing was resumed to-day at As
bury Park bathing establishments. and thousands
enjoyed dip in the brine. The rush for lighthouses
at the Asbury-ave group great hundreds
were obliged to wait their turn. The lighthouses
were open at a. m. and it was nearly noon before
they closed.
The handsome temple OF the First Methodist
Episcopal Church was dedicated this afternoon by
Bishop ". f. Mallalieu of Boston assisted by
Bishop John w. Walden. OF Cincinnati; Bishop
Charles II. Fowler, of Boston, the Rev. DIR. James
NJ Buckley. Of New-York. and other we'll known
Methodsts The edifce cost over S3O0OO and through
the untiring efforts of the pastor. the Rev. DR.. W.
r. Wedderspoon this amount has been raised, so
the building dedicated free OF debt Bishop
Mallalieu preached the dedicatory sermon this
morning, from the text: THAT. though he was
rich yet for your sake he became poor. that ye
through his poverty might be rich" A number OF
cottagers from Alenhurst and other nearby resorts
were present and nearly 5000 was raised to pay
off the debt the old church building. The dedi-
catory exercises this afternoon attracted a large
congregation. Bishop Mallalieu presided. and read
the impressive service. Then followed brief ad-
dresses by Bishop Walden and the Rev DR. Buck
ley. The sermon this evening was preached by the
Rev. DR.. A. J. Palmer, of NewYOrk.
The New Jersey School of Methods for Sunday
Junior Council will hold its ninth annual session
in the beach auditorium next week, beginning on
Monday. Sessions will be held both morning and
afternoon. Each afternoon at S4 O'Clock there will
be public session when one of the international
lessons will be taught - some of the most eminent
primary workers in this country.
Recent arrivals at the Wellington include J. III.
Jacobs, of Mount Vernon, and Mr.. and Mrs. NJ L.
Barr. Mr. and Mrs. j. Meyer and w. Eucher. of
The Franklin register contains the names OF Har-
riet Bence, of Fall River. and Mr.. and Mrs. j. r.
Picker, ". E. Stroud and Charles ]. Diamond. OF
Newcomers at the Berwin include A ]. Oliver. of
New-York and Mr.. and Mrs. J. Williams. OF Ger
New Workers who arrived on Saturday at the
West End include F. D. Moorles Mrs. z. Buckley.
Louis Steinaur. NJ. Mayof F. Mayers. Mrs ]. Dono-
Burke, Miss NJ. c. Burke and Miss n. Burke.
Dr. A. N. Stewart. Peter Laior. the Misses Lalor
and j. NJ Hutchins are well known New-York
family. r. F. Vail Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Harrison.
Ii bsweS Nj snd Mrs n a I GIaTS' ;sS n WfSni FtSni
Morton. Miss Grace Morton and Miss H. Emmons
have Joined the colony of NewYorkers at the Cole
making the Hotel Brunswick her summer home
Former Congressman Miles Ross. Of New-B Bruins
Mr. and Mrs James Sweeney OF BROOKLYN have
rooms at the Hotel Columbia.