New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-15

snort. an unu.ual impetus The entire inlet fleet
has gone into commission. which has never ma
pened heretofore before Memorial Day. PracucailiF
every boat OF the big feet OF the Atlantic Clty
Yacht Club is already in commission. and the fleet
officers are engaged in making the schedules TOT
the seasons races, which will begin on Memorial
Day. With the exception OF one or two days. tiie
ocean has been as smooth southern sea ana
both the sail and motor boats have been skiniiiiS
II like a flock OF gulls large number OF nshi'is
parties have been ont to the banks. and the night
sailing will begin with the coming OF the new moon
A local boat builder is at work fleet OF hiii''
power boats Of the automobile type for racing
purposes. They being constructed for mem
hers OF the yacht club and for use IN a series
of races that has been scheduled for the summer
There has been an invasion OF the resort during
the week by the automobiles. who have oeen dr.
irving In almost continuous procession from New
York and Philadelphia On one day more than forty
machines passed over the meadow turnpike over
half Of them being from the metropolis The Road
Commissioners of Massachusetts arrived In four
automobiles under the escort of Road Commits
stoner Budd of this State on a tour of inspection
Of the New-Jersey roads. which they pronounce
among the finest IN the country, especially Tor auto
raobiling There is much interest in the road race
next week between Asbury Park and this city
There will be twenty machines in the run. which
will be for the Iippincott Cup and record. Among
the machines will be new type of tallyho, with
a seating capacity of eighteen. The constables OF
Hammonton and Egg Harbor City. who have DE-
Ca1 req war on the screening nave DSSii
appealed to to refrain from obstructing the passage
Of the machines during this race. and they have
consented to do
For the first time In many years there viii, be no
claimant to the honor Of being 1.-The first bather'
OF this season, for the good and 81 ffcent reason
that it would be impossible Identify him or her
AS matter Of fact. there has not beer a week
during the winter that man woman did
not take dip in the surf. even when the tenn
perature was below freezing. The cold water fad
ata vvera this. since the
ing of perfect spring weather the bathers have
been numbered by the score almost daily. This has
started the annual discussion of safeguards for
the bathing beach fully three weeks ahead of
schedule time. and preparations for the opening
OF the season are already making. 1t is probable
that the Mayor will appoint several hfeguards next
week, just month earlier than usual The
Mayor has ordered several sets of ropes and stakes
similar to those used in making prizerinS' which
will be up the beach for use as places of
refuge for the Hfeguards when they rescue an
exhausted bather. 1t ia believed that they VIII
to keep hack the crowds OF curious people
which always surround the rescuers and rescued
An emergency hospital will also be established on
one OF the piers. ard the Mayor has appointed
physician who will have charge Of the hospital and
OF the work of resuscitation
The resort is douuinG its summer dress OF spick
and span neatness and beauty several weeks in
advance of the usual houseceaning, in anticipation
of the crowds that are expected here III June in
attendance on the celebration which is TO ctn'-
memorate the ffteth anniversary Of the city's
birth. The Court of Honor and Memorial Arch. in
Atantic-ave., fast approaching completion. and
will be handsome structures. The electric light
decorations will extend along the avenue for
distance of nine blocks. and the boardwalk decora-
tons will be even more elaborate.
One of Atlantic City's most popular hotels, which
has been enjoying a prosperous sITing season. IS
the new Hotel Strand. This house is at the ocean
end Of Pennsylvania-ave,. which is one of the re-
sorts most fashionable thoroughfares, and has be-
come the headquarters for a large colony OF per
sons OF refined tastes who seek hotels conducted
In a liberal yet quiet manner. II Is constructed
Of brick and is fireproof. with all the modern
veniences. such elevator, steam heated sun
parIors and hot and cold fresh and baths.
The rooms single and en suite. and it Is open
throughout the year with service Of the highest
excellence. The Strand is conducted by Messrs.
Fairbairn & Williams. A report sent OfIt last
winter by misinformed correspondent that
the Strand had been badly damaged by n gale.
but this report incorrect. for the hotel
only slightly damaged, and after a few repairs
had been made WIS in first class condition in
respect.