New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-25
ATLANTIC CITY AFFAIRS.
Many Visitors for Hohday-HOtels
Reopen.


Reopen.
Atlantic City. N. J.. Feb. "a (special)-with an
unusual number OF the beach front hotels
| open. there still were hardly accommodations
enough here to crafty the large number of persons
who to spend washingtons Birthday and
remain over to-day and tomorrow. This is the
season of the year that has always brought great
number OF visitors to the shore, but the hotel pro-
prietors were hardly prepared for the rush. which
filed hotels from top bottom at the latter end
OF this week. This resort has never been favored
with more pleasant weather, and this has been the
magnet that has attracted thousands shoreward.
The pleasant weather has enabled many visitors 70
enjoy sailing this year. too. thing that has
not occurred except in rare instances Of occa-
sional party In the past. There have been many
days this winter when the captains of inlet yachts
have done well with pleasure parties and several
have given their time and boats TO that business
exclusively this year. rather than taking chances
at fishing, as in past winters. Automobiling and
golf have also had full attention The local gar
ages have been almost constantly filed with
chimes from almost every city in the country. and
the golf links at Mortified have had large num-
Der Of visitors every day
One of the notable gatherings that will occur IN
Atlantic City in the year. aside from the big con-
vention of railroad men. will be the meeting Of the
Republican National League. June %. follow
ing the convention in the Quaker City on the two
preceding days. The arrangements are being made
for this assembly by J. Hampton Moore. OF Phila-
dephia, assisted by Mayor Franklin P. Stoy and
several hotel
The site for the building for the local branch
OF the Young Mems Christian Association has been
purchased. and work is now being centred get
ting sufficient amount OF funds together to pay
for the erection of a handsome structure. The
site will be lots in Pacifc-ave.. between South
Carolina and Tennessee ayes., which will give the
association a plot 10ox150 feet. The new building
will contain all the modern equipments for such an
misunderstanding alleys, thoroughly fitted gym
nasium swimming pool. baths Shower and tub
reading and game rooms assembly or lecture room,
and everything else in keeping. John Wanamaker
Of Philadelphia. has given the local men great
deal of encouragement in this enterprise. and he
will raise as much money outside is raised in
Atlantic City for the payment OF the cost Of the
lot and building. 1t Is anticipated that work
the building will be started March Is.
and viii be completed So that IL be occupied in
July.
The annual meeting Of the New-Jersey State
Bankers Association win be held in the Hotel
Chelsea, this city. Friday and Saturday, March
Is and It. The meeting will be attended by Gov
ernor Edward c. Stokes who is banker. and his
will be one OF the principal addresses at the meet
ing.
The annual meeting Of the New-Jersey Library
Association and the Pennsylvania Library Club
viii be held at the Hotel Chelsea on March g. 10
citation will gather here at the time. and IL
is estimated that more than three hundred dele
gates VIII be in attendance.
The Hotel Dennis opening occurred last week
after the work OF making the changes which have
been in progress for the last few months had been
completed. The house was opened on February Is.
the date set by Walter J. Buzby when he began
the improvements The house has been enlarged
and improved by the changes which have been
effected. and is now able to accommodate a
greater number Of persons than in the past with
the same degree Of care and comfort which has
been enjoyed by the Dennis patrons There is a
larger number Of private baths. suites, etc. and a
direct entrance from the boardwalk
The Hotel Chelsea, after having been thoroughly
renovated. was opened for the season nearly a
month earlier than usual and is rapidly filing up
with visitors This house is located in the select
district Of Chelsea and is one Of the most
popular hotels on the island. The Hotel Iroquois,
opened last Saturday under the pro T o.
W. F Shaw with David P Rahter as the resident
buffet and cafe, which have been desired bt a
J P. Cope has opened the Hotel Albemarle. az
Virginia and Pacific ayes, for the and II Is
improvements in the house for the comfort and
e tbe more % n6n S tb va 1 b 1e hotei vi" be
Mr.. Cope has been connected with the hotel bust
Rnow3 and fs and his house 81 popn IN TS a
season that its doors are open TO the public
E. Clay Timanus Of Baltimore. He and Mrs SIT IL
rnanuS and their daughter have apartments
Haddon Hall The Mayor has been obliged 10
spend the greater part Of the week at his Office
IN Baltimore, but he came Washington's
Birthday 10 join his family and spend the holiday
with them. He will also spend Sunday at the
shore.
Judge Job B. Barnard of the District Of Column
b1a- is spending few days at the Hotel Pennhurst
Charles T L. Rose, OF London, a captain in
the service Of His Majesty King Edward VII. Is
spending little time at the Hotel Brighton He
IS in this country on a pleasure excursion and
sf Ts A w Si5E part 81 Of his itinerary
ing month at the Marlborough House.
Mrs R. Y. Lewis, Of Irvtngton- on the Hudson
accompanied by her son. r. V Lewis. jr., is making
a stay at the Hotel Peunhurst-
Arthur T. Sullivan, a well known New Yorker
Is spending some time at the Hotel Brighton He
Sullivan.
DR. and Mrs. William Warren. Of London have
taken a suite of apartments at the Hotel St
Cnares and VIII make a prolonged stay
Among military visitors at the resort is General
Rufus SaxtOn. of Washington. a retired officer
Of the United States Army. He is accompanied
by Mrs SaXton. and they have a suite OF apart-
ments at the Marlborough House, which they viii