Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-23
CAPE MAY, N. ].
Special Correspondence OF The Star

CAPE MAY, N. j., July %, 1905.
cape May never looked prettier than It
ooes at present, with its green, velvet-like
lawn, and Its innumerable beds of blooming
hydrangeas. There seems to be something
IN the SOIL and climate which develops the
size and color of these flowers From one
end of Columbia avenue to the other. in
Hughes street, South Lafayette street,
Ocean street and Washington street almost
every lawn is crowded with multi-colored
hydrangeas. Even on Beach avenue where
the ocean spray flies on the lawns when the
breeze is blowing briskly from the south,
the hydrangea grows luxuriantly.
Preparations are being made for the au-
tomobiie races. which began today, when
the tide was out, and the beach from one
end Of the town to the other In superb con-
dition.
Col. Frank N. Barksdale Of the PennsyI-
vania railroad, who Is taking an active part
In the meet, says, owing to the hardness
and hrmness of the strand, new records will
be established for speed in the automobile
world.
This is already evidenced by the Increased
inquiries at the prominent hotels for accom-
modat1ons, many inquiries coming from all
parts of the country in every natl, Be-
sides the run on the smooth, hard beach,
there will be tests on the new beach drive
which runs distance Of over five miles.
The drive is in splendid condition, being
level and smooth as French plate mirror
from end to end. Whether upon the beach
or drive, the spectators will have an excel
lent opportunity to view the races The
new thirty-foot boardwalk, running the
whole distance between the beach and drive,
aHords them an opportunity to witness the
fray
That the season is rapidly assuming the
oid-time form is seen In the cafes and pavil-
ions. In some respects Cape May is unique.
The boardwalk at night is not patronized
by the elect. 1t is given over to transient
visitors and servants. During the day and
afternoon this great stretch of wood Is a
fashionable thoroughfare, where one may
see bellies and beaux of Philadelphia, Balti-
more, Washington, Pittsburg and New
York promenading. The fashionable crowds
gradually dispense with the close of day
and at night time the walk and driveway
by It's side assume new phase, lacking the
glitter and show Of the late afternoon.
Outdoor diversions are even more popular
than they were year ago From morning
until night 1t is one constant round of golf
and tennis. the golf grounds being the
favorite retreat. The Saturday afternoon
teas, after the weekend tournament at the
Golf Club house, are participated in by the
smart set and highly enjoyed. Yachting,
too. has its pleasures for those who
like to go out upon the inland waters
of the sound The Cape May Yacht Club
is In a f1ourishing condition and has a
membership of over 100. The club house at
Schellenger's Landing is a favorite rendeZ-
vous during the afternoon and evenings. A
careful estimate shows that there are at
least 100 smart launches owned by men,
bers of this club, some of the boats cost
ing eight and ten thousand dollars apiece.
Miss Helen Kerr and Miss Jennie V. Kerr
of Washington are pleasantly located at the
Star Villa.
Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Bradcliff have Joined
the Washington colony at the Baltimore
Inn.
Mrs. H. F. Reich and Miss Reich of
Georgetown are among late arrivals at the
Breakers.
James Miller Of Washington is late
prominent arrival at the Girard House.
Mr.. and Mrs Milton King and three chill
dren are among Westinghouse at the Ell
boron for an extended sojourn.
John C. Miller of Washington is so5ourn-
ing at the Stockton.
Rev. Herbert Scott Smith, DID,, rector of
ST. Margaret's Church, Washington. is en-
joying his vacation at Cape May, and will
oficiate in ST. Johns P. E. Church here to-
morrow.
Mrs. Annie Baum of Washington has
taken a cottage here for the summer.
T. T. Harrison of Virginia is a late arrival
at the Stockton
]. r Ferry of Washington is passing his
vacation at the Stockton.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. w. Edelin, of Washington
are pleasantly located at the Baltimore Inn.
John Sherman, jr.. is among guests at
the Baltimore Inn from Washington
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles G. Allen and Bruce
Allen of Washington are staying at tho
Baltimore Inn for a month
Arthur Brien and Arthur Herbert OF
Alexandria, Va, are guests at the Balti-
more Inn.
Mrs. Margaret C. Lober and Mrs. B. T.
Mccartney Of Washington are enjoying
their summer so1ourn at the Elberon
Miss Florence M. Roach of Washington is
q guest at the Devon.
George Randall of Washington is late
arrival at the Grard House.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. H. Benjamin of Washing
ton are late arrivals at the Star Villa.
Mrs. 8. A. Kildare, DR.. A. Harrison Kill
dare and D. A. Kildare of Washington are
at the Breakers for the season.
Mrs j. Alcorn Swift and Miss Amelia
Swift of Eagles Nest, Miss, daughter and
granddaughter of the late United States
senator and governor of Mississippi. James
l.. Alcorn, are at the Stockton for
months outing.
Miss NJ. c. Richmond has Joined the
Washington colony at the Marcy.
Mrs Thomas Randall of Lynchburg, va,
has Joined friends at the Girard House
Mrs. Charles Huber of Washington Is a
guest at the Girard House.