Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-03
ATLANTIC CITY NOTES
PLEASING RECITAL AT THE
HOTEL RUDOLF.
Sale of Hotel Properties - Plans for
Amusements for the Com
ing Season.
Special Correspondence Of nae ErenInr stnr

special Correspondence OF The Evening Star.
ATLANTIC CITY May 2. 1902.
The most notable event here during the
week was the recital given at the Hotel
Rudolf for the benefit Of the Atlantic City
hospital. 1t was brilliant affair in every
respect and a snug sum was realized for
this worthy institution. Among those who
took part In the affair were Miss Jean VIII
son of Washington, an elecutionist OF merit.
and Mr.. futile c. Walker a local newspa-
per correspondent, who is possessed OF a
pleasing voice. Miss Wilson gave several
recitations and was recalled time and again.
while the hearty applause bestowed upon
Mr.. Walkers. singing showed the pleasure
with which his solos were received
During tie early part Of May, the date Of
winch has not as yet been set the Entire
Nous dance Will be given in the large ball
room of the Hotel Chelsea. This event is
being looked forward to with a great deal
OF pleasure by the younger society set of
the city. The object of the dance is to keen
free bed in the Atlantic City Hospital
The Atlantic Club rendered its president
Br1nckle Gummey, manager OF the Hotel
Brighton a banquet at its club house on IL
hnois avenue this week. This club Is one
of the SWEETEST Of its kind in the state of
New Jersey. Its clubhouse Is a marvel OF
beauty and the interior is handsomely fur
nished.
real estate made this week. and the situa-
ton in this line Of business in Atlantic City
was never more promising than II is at
present. Several important deals, involving
thousands OF dollars are now being nego-
tfated and may be brought to close next
week. Among the deals OF Importance was
the purchase of the Carrisebrooke Inn by
A. {. Mcclellan, who was the former pro-
prietor of the Islesworth Hotel The
amount involved in the transfer is reported
TO be sl0o"o The Maclay apartments. one
OF the largest buildings in the city. was
sold to A. j. Dunn for $50 These apart
ments are located at the corner of Pacific
and South Carolina avenues. being in one
OF the most desirable localities in the city
The Rittenhouse Hotel another one of the
city's big hostelries, was sold this week to
H. S. Stevens and John MacAllister of New
York. who had charge of the Hoffman
House In that city.
Preparations are going steadily on for the
opening Of the hundreds OF cottages and
smaller hotels. while a marked activity is
seen about those larger beach front hostel
ries that are making improvements for
handling the large crowds that will be here
within month. The Royal Palace Hotel
one of the finest on the coast will omen its
doors on May Il.
The piers are making extensive improve
ments. Captain Young is having built in
his famous and popular ocean pier a new
theater, which will be placed In the front
of the pier. where vaudeville and other at
fractions Will be run, while on the ocean
pier the legitimate drama will be produced.
These improvements to Young's pier will
make 1t more popular than ever.
The improvements at the japanese Tea
Gardens are going on, and among the fea-
lures that will be found there will be a race
course for motor cycles. The steel pier Is
also booking an excellent line of attractions
for the coming season. and the entire out
look for this year In the amusement line is
one of the best and most pleasing ever Of
fered.
Among the Washingtonians who are pass
Inc Ny.lrN nil
Mr.. and Mrs. ID. p. Mccartney, Mrs A b.
Elkins Richard Elkins, James NJ. Beck
and Miss Haupt at Brighton.
E. ]. Prindle at the Dennis.
c. NJ Waters at the Meyerdale.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Johnson at the Glen
dale
Miss Louise c. Bidwell at the Islesworth.
Joseph Coat and III. Kaunkland at Ke-
nuhnley's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lafrus and Mr. and Mrs. D.
F. Andrews at the Pierrepont
Mrs; j. M. McCrew and Mrs ]. w. Smith
at Lehman Craig Hall.
Mr.. and Mrs ]. r. Johnson at the Arch
dale.
Mr.. and Mrs F. p. Bennett at the Del
monte.
Miss A Bulen and Mr. and Mrs. William
C. Dunn at the Wiltshire.
Mrs. A. Powell at the Wallingford.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tilton at the Bartram.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. Ullman, Mrs. o. S. Bay
liss and Miss A. NJ. Dye at the Berkshire
Inn.
Mr. and Mrs. ]. Johnston at the Rudolf.
Miss Eleanor Terry and Mrs. w. L. Ku-
shaw at the Garden.
Mr.. and Mrs F. II. Detweiler at the
Strand.
At Marlboro House are Mr. and Mrs @.
ID. Drew, Miss Drew, Mr.. and Mrs. c. Ken
nedy. Miss Florence King and DR.. and Mrs.
F. Hyatt.
Mrs. E. Flood is at the Evoca.
II. Wyman, Mr.. and Mrs Spreckel, Mrs.
Johnson, Miss Johnson, A. e. Rosenthat
and Mr.. and Mrs. William Jack. jr.. are at
the Raleigh.
Mr.. and Mrs. A Bartlett are at the Rit-
tenhouse.
Mrs Belle B. Cain. Miss Grayce Cain.
Miss Grayce L. Bingham and Miss Jean
Wilson are at the Westminster
NJ. L. Wallace is at the Runnymede.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Brooks and Mr.. and
Mrs. c. Browne are at Bleak House.
Captain Frederick l. Dean is at the An
chorage.
Inn.
Richard Hendricksom is at the Boscobel.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. 6. Cromwell. Guy c.
Clements DR.. p. w. Huntington, William
Connolly, H. Given, George s. Jones, ]. L.
Siatterly, T. p. Randolph, Mrs. A. c. Read
and Miss w. F. Read are at the Majestic
w. H. Crosby is at the Belmont.
William F. Hart, Miss p. Franklin and
Mrs. j. w. Scott are at the Grand Atlantic.
At the Seaside House are Mrs. s. Dem
harm, Mrs. j. Lambie. Miss King, Philip
Jones and Joseph Gowler.
Mrs. George s. Sprooston and Miss Hub
bard are at the Shelbourne.
Eugene A Jones and Mr.. and Mrs. ID.
Casey are at the Traymore.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. p. Seeds and J. T. Macy
are at the Windsor
Mrs A H Holgate Is at the Penhurst