New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-01-04

bouebt a niece of uroperty from Samuel Hastings
Kelly 10000 cash, at the rate of $3.50 front
foot The property is Immediately across from the
Hotel Agneu in Chelsea having ocean frontage
of 100 feet and depth OF $50 feet on Sovereign-ave
Three years ago Mr.. Kelly bougs- this plot Tor
$500 Although Mr.. Reed has not announced ms
intentions it is believed he has bought this lot with
the object Of improving it by the erection OF a
large up to hotel Both these sales are tnd1ca-
tive at this time Of the confidence felt in Atlantic
City values by both local and Philadelphia IN
yesters.
The Grand Atlantic Hotel has been opened by
Charles B. Cope and will hereafter be in the ranks
Of those hotels which receive guests all the year
round. The Grand Atlantic is at the ocean END
of Virginia-ave. and is equipped with every ac-
cessory for the pleasure and convenience Of its
patrons 1t contains $50 guest rooms with direct
Southern exposure Large verandas surround the
hotel; these are inclosed in glass. are well 1ur-
r1ished and steam heated-a feature tnsurlng the
comfort desired by all in the winter and spring
months A special feature Of the Grand Atlantic
is the hot and cold sea water baths attached 70
the suites 1t is to be popular family hoteL ana
offers special inducements for such
Altboneh social functions have reigned supreme
indoors during the holidays outdoor sports anu
athletics have not been forgotten by any means
MANY devotees OF golf are TO be found daily al
plav on the links Of the Atlantic City country
club al Mortified. The local football season came
r. a close only a few days ago and basketosH
has taken its place for the time being Cunning
and
and ,,n fine sport and good returns. while driving
and automobiling enjoyed By many parties
over the smooth bouievards of the city ana th7
Longport speedway
ON New Years Day. Franklin p stoy Nds
sv-orn in as Mayor of Atlantic City for MS nI1n
term For txenty-one years Mayor Stoy mas
baen the local manager for the Union Irasier
Germany owing TO the increased and important
dties as Mayor of the city. he rendered MS resis
marion as manager Of the transfer company super
intendeut Murphy. of Philadelphia, approaching
Navor stoy's efficient service to the company de-
citned 10 accept the resignation. and instead gave
him a three years leave of absence Al the end
Of Mayor Stoy's present term he will be reinstated
IN his old position By the Transfer Company
n he so desires This leaves Mayor Stoy unnarn-
narad bv privaIe business devote all OF MS tii-le
and energy TO the duties Of his public once
The Atlantic City Yacht Club has had plans
drawn fer an addition the clubhouse al the
Inlet in which will be bowling alley. gymnasium
and baths Of various kinds The membership OF
this club has steadily increased and recently some
Of the foremost yacntsIIen OF New u n anu 80
deIphia have joined IL s.,.,s, rto a.
ara ~ the most enthusiastic members OF the AZ
Isntfc ciry Yacht Club. bought most or me mana
$3.50 f,1rrshIngs OF the defunct Atlantis CluD az
recent auction These he has had remover 80 .l-5
rsv- hoaThouse on Gardner's Basin, which Is rated
as one of the finest houses OF lis KIND On the -sS"
Jersey coast, - - -as4ztAraa At
The following NeW-A orkers nave ESsA7s -
the hotels this week 49, rsa,,ts,,
Hotel Axnew-E Saubel. Helen hunter. Drftsy
Tfocande a Canee Miss Rose Canee. r n
Strl1tbers Miss Annie NJ Short. Miss MARY NC