The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-07-26
SEA SIDE NOTES.
Special Correspondence.

Special Correspondence.
Asbury Park and Ocean Grove, N. j.,
July 25.-Although the mercury has been
quite low along the sea coast thus far
this season. the usual number of summer
visitors to the twin cities by the sea at
this period of summer outings can be
seen. In fact the Season was opened SO
auspiciousy that the number of visitors
to these famous and popular seaside re-
sorts bids fair to outrival all previous
years. All the hotels and cottages are
opened as they have been since the lat
ter part of June and they are prepared in
every way to make ones stay here COM
Portable. At all hours of the day and
well into the night large throngs of peo-
pie from all parts Of the country crowd
the famous board walk and pavilions
along the ocean front.
Asbury Park is situated on high and
dry ground Of a sandy gravel, having
10 swamps or marshes surrounding 1t
and free from those troublesome crea-
lures so prevalent in New Jersey. the
mosquito. 1t has permanent popula-
tion of about five thousand and in the
summer nearly sixty thousand AS Il
summer resort Asbury Park is with
out prototype or precedent. 1t Is claimed
to be distinctly unique and original. there
being no other resort like it in the world.
1t has its large hotels and cottages
handsome stores, broad avenues, beau
tiful parks, well kept lawns and pictur-
esque lakes. Ocean Grove which lies
just west of Asbury Park across Wesley
lake, Is the mecca of Methodsm. Here
quietness and rest can be enjoyed by all
who wish 1t and meetings of various
character can be attended here at any
time during the summer season. The
camp meeting buildings, especially the
specious auditorium. with a seating Ca
lures. The charter of Ocean Grove has
in its certain restrictions; one is that no
intoxicating liquors shall be sold within
a radius of one mile; and the gates are
closed at midnight on Saturday and not
opened until Monday.
Next month is the great month of the
season at these seaside resorts. Then
the crowds will be here and everything
will be in full blast from the camp meet
ings in Ocean Grove to the merry-go-
round in Asbury Park. In Ocean Grove
the principal attractions are the meet
ingS held there in the different camp
meeting buildings from an early hour in
the morning until late at night. A very
interesting programme has been arranged
for the season and some of the most dis
tinguished clergymen in the country will
be heard at these meetings. The young
peoples meeting held every morning from
to 10 O'Clock and conducted by Evange-
list Yatman, is always largely attended.
The Sunday school assembly is in ses-
sion now under the leadership of Rev B.
b. Loomis, d. d.
In Asbury Park there are a variety of
amuscments. Bathing is. of course, the
chief pastime. Thus far the tcmpera-
ture in the ocean has been quite low and
while many have taken dips into the serf
each day, the swimming pool and hot
salt water baths seemed to be very large
ly patronzcd at Ross pavilion.
James ]. Taylor. the celebrated sand
artist, is here again this season, model
ing various designs out of the beach sand
to the delight of the people. Fishing is
pleasant occupation of many from the
piers and some good catches are being
made.
r. r. Thompson.