New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-28
ATLANTIC CITY AFFAIRS.
Receptions and a Fund for Gallant
CaDtqin Casio.

Atlantic City, n. J.. Jan. q (SpeclaD.-Captain
Mark Casio, the hero OF the rescue OF the pas
sengers from the wrecked Clyde steamer Cherokee.
the guest at a reception BY the Board OF Trade
tonight. at which he was the recipient Of money
with which purchase the auxiliary schooner
yacht Alberta. which he used in making his trip
the rough seas TO the scene OF the wreck,
purchase a new boat in case the owner OF the Al
berta refuses to part with her. The AFFAIR tonight
was the annual banquet given by the Atlantic City
Board OF Trade. General Nelson A Miles. who
pinned the Clover Club medal TO the breasSTaf the
heroic little sailor, present at the invitation OF
the banquet committee and made the presentation
Of the fund which will enable Capain Casio TO be-
come an owner as well captain Of a stout and
seaworthy craft. Captain Casio. in receiving the
fund, which amounted TO something over $780, was
simple Of speech and grateful. He said he was
glad to get the money and glad to be able TO become
the owner Of a good boat, so that he would not in
the future be obliged to fish shares in the cod
trade, as he had done in the past He intended
keep his old and gallant crew as long as they
would stick 70 him, for no better men ever trod the
deck than they, and they had never gone back on
him in the most trying circumstances. There were
other speakers at the banquet, among them William
Travers jerome. New-YOrk's District Attorney.
Mr.. Jerome came over to spend Sunday. There were
Congressmen and United States Senators in the
dinner party and among the speakers.
Last Thursday night there was a reception and
dance given at the Steel Pier in honor Of Captain
Caste and his crew. The sailors put on their best
toys and stood the strain OF the handshaklrg and
comments on their bravery and skin with COM
mendabe fortitude. for they modest lot. and
none Of them think they have done anything so
wonderful that such a fuss should be made over
them. Among those who spoke were Governor Ed
ward c. Stokes. Mayor Stoy' Judge Endicott and
Alderman Henry W. Leeds.
While the West has been battling with Billiards
and great discomfort. Atlantic City has been as
mild as in the month Of May, and there has been
little or no for wraps OF any sort 1t has been
decidedly warm. and people promenaded the board
walk without sign Of winter tOggery. On Monday
and Tuesday morning the thermometer stood be-
tween g and 40. and the sun shone bright and
clear. Some more adventurous persons took IL Tor
granted that spring had really come IN advance or
her season, and they hted themselves 70 the bath
houses donned bathing suits and took dips In the |
surf While they found the air comfortable and !
not in the least chilling. with the water II was the
contrary. II was cold. and the early bathers did /
not tarry long in the surf 1t was ideal weather |
for roller chair riding and sitting the piers and
paviliOns and hundreds OF visitors aValIed theHl-
The Hotel Perrepont which was owned by A. c. |
Mcclellan q SON was sold tins week 20 20 a -, ~ ji
cate says other purchases will be made in the near
len over bv mis- band Of capitalists who believe
that Atlantic City has exceptionally bright i
W, Samuel stern, Of New-YOrl, Grand Master OF
the free sons OF t isl"Sf i,t - SESis Soi' ~ "
One OF the chief changes that viii be made 70
the exterior OF hotels IN this resort in the next
few months win be at Young's H0teL at Tennessee
ave. and the boardwalk Inc DOCTOR VINO
hotel has moved to another location. ana the store
viii be cut away and the whole Of the corner
thrown into the lobby. In this will be the Office !
and exchange, and the present exchange viii be
converted into writing smoking and Longing
rooms. overlooking the boardwalk The improve
ments were begun this week and will be concluded
The greatly improved and rebuilt Hotel Holm
hurst will open February 10. The house has |
been nearly doubled in size, and II is so changed
that none of the old patrons will recognize in this
handsome modern house the old but cheerful and
comfortable HOlmhurst- The house Will remain |
under management OF W. Z. Darnel & Son
bassadOr 10 Germany, whose home is in En- |
glewOOd. this State, Is spending couple OF weeks
the shore. She IS stopping at the Marlborough /
House. and is accompanied by Miss X c. White. |
of L.awrenceville. n. J.
Magistrate Joseph Pool of New-Yor1 City. Is at
Marlborough House for several days stay.
II. w. Meirs OF Philadelphia, is spending few
days at the Hotel Windsor. in company with Mrs !
Meirs and the little Merses.
Sir William Kingston and Lady Kingston, OF |
Montreal. Canada. among the seaShOra visitors !
They are the Hotel Brighton, and Will be at the /
shore for some time
Miss Violet c. Magtn, athletic young visitor
from Dublin, has been spending some time tho
Hotel Glasyn. in company with J. J.. Osler and the
latter's granddaughter. Miss Constance r. Kinley |
of Germantown. Miss Magill Is expert softer |
and during her stay here has been an almost daily
visitor az the Country club links.
Edward BOX. Editor OF The Ladies' Home Jour
nal" Is spending a few days at the Hotel Chal-
G F. Nirdinger author Of the musical extrava-
ganZa 'Spangles.' Is spending a Few days at the
Miss Alice TurnbuI. OF New-York. Is enjoying
few days at the Hotel ChalfOnte DR.. and Mrs L. |
II Porter. OF New York. have taken apartments at
the same hotel.