New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-05-07

Of this city for the purpose of stopping TIE
cigarette smoking habit themselves and trying
to induce others to follow in their footsteps.
They have already gained quite large mem
bership, and they expect that they will be able
TO gain many members before the end Of
this month.
An effort will be made by the city officials. as
sisted by the local hotel men. to make the COM
ing floral parade in June one Of especial merit.
This annual festival was started by the men,
bers of the Atlantic City Press Club. Last year
there were more than hundred roller chairs
beautifully decorated with natural and paper
flowers in the parade. and a couple of bands
Of music. The Mayor has announced that he
would like TO see at least two hundred chairs
In the procession this year, and he wants TO
have three or four bands Of music. The hotel
men have also taken hold of the matter, and
offered to do everything in their power to make
the coming fete the best that has ever been
held.
worth Inn, in South Kentucky-ave., and will
open the house for the season. remaining it the
Hotel Stickney Mrs. Stickney has been in the
hotel business in Atlantic CITY Tor a NUMBER or
years. She was the owner and manager of the
Hotel Stickney which was burned in the big
beach front fire OF 1907.
Frank Curran a we'll known hotel man, has
taken the Hotel Stanley, in South Carona-ave.,
near the beach. and has just opened 1T for the
season. 1t has been remodelled and refurnished
and redecorated throughout The Arlington in
Mchigan-ave., near the beach, under the man
aEement Nj.
rated and partially refurnished, and IS enjoying
exceptionally good business this season.
Councilman William Riddle, of this city, has
caused added interest in yachting circles by
the announcement that he has ordered made
handsome solid gold medal, studded with dia-
monds valued at $500 which he will award to
the winner of a series of races to be arranged
by the regatta committee Of the Chelsea Cricket
Fleet The boats in this fleet are OF that type
known the mosquito, and they are all
feet little vessels quite a number of the sum
mer cottagers are members OF the Cricket CIub
Fleet and there will be some lively sport on the
inside waters the coming summer me nrst
of the series Of races is being arranged for Me-
mortal Day.
one of the most notable visitors Of the week
was John ]. Jackson. of Parkersburg, W. Va,
Judge OF the United States District Court. Judge
Jackson first received his appointment from
President Lincoln, and has held the position
until recently, when he declined a reappoint-
ment He Is more than eighty years of age
but still hale and hearty and in fun possession
of every faculty. He is IT Youngs Hotel.
The Modern Woodmen OF America have been
holding their annual convention in this city the
last three four days. They began their SEES
sons at the Grand Atlantic Hotel on Wednesday
morning. The annual banquet was held on
wednesday evening
at Northneld have been well filled with visitors
the last few weeks and the grounds have been
in ideal condition
Gustav Nelson and Richard Brasch two young
Australians. who have been spending some time
IN this city. went to New-York the other
day. and while there purchased a 4o-horse-
power automobile formerly owned by William
X Vanderbilt The young men brought the
machine TO the shore. and they VIII leave here
the early part of next week and make easy
stages across the country TO san Francisco,
where they VIII take steamer nome.
The local military company, which is part of
the National Guard of the State. Will be in
spected next Tuesday evening. and 1T will be
made quite a function. The inspection will be
held in the marine ballroom of the Steel Pier.
and will be followed by dance. The inspection
VIII be attended by number or the military OF
Metals OF the State. The local company is head
ed by Captain Walter Z. Edge.