New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-25
Summer Climate and Gayety at Al
the Resorts.

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OF visitors TO the East Coast seems to have re-
ceved a fresh impetus each train arriving with
every berth and seat occupied. The hotels OF this
city entertaining many of these visitors while
others spend few days hours here and rush
further south.
The weather here is warm balmy and sunny by
day, the evenings slightly cooler. both men and
women donnng summer apparel. white being al
most universally worn by women. Roses, violets.
sweetpeas and nasturtiums blooming and all
the fruit trees covered with blossoms. Wild
plum and peach blossoms form the most effective
decorations for the luncheons dinners and that
going on despite the delightful outdoor life
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph N Ellis, of Washington
have taken cottage the bay and are spend
ing their honeymoon there. They have chosen an
ideal spot. with handsome grounds about the
house and private pier and stretch Of beach with
a launch, that days may be spent on the bay
without thought of others.
number OF automobiles owned by persons Hv-
ing here were entered in series Of Mon
day, Tuesday and Wednesday. that attracted a
number OF visitors the beach of Anastasia
Island. across from the city, many learning the
first time of how broad. smooth and firm it is and
what an ideal place for driving
The social week ushered in with bridge
party at the Alcazar by Mrs. ]. II. Lyman. of New
York. who is an aIl-winter guest. Many of the
players were New Workers who are paying long
visits. including Mrs Phoenix Remsen, Mrs. J. B.
Kinney, Miss Barney, Mrs. William Bond and Miss
Bond, Miss Amy Macmillan won the first prize
Mrs Seagears receiving the second. Mrs. Clarence
Robinson poured tea. Mrs. T. D. Green served
chocolate
The same afternoon a small tea was given IN the
Alcazar Grill for Mrs. w. J. Russell of East
Orange, who started for Il months visit TO Miami
the following morning
reception was given by J. H Hewson in the
parlors Of the Alcazar. Wednesday, . o'clock
Tor Mrs William Bond. of New-York. and the
Misses Bond, Mr.. Hewson's granddaughter, who
on her ne i'm al he Mrs
Bond was between Mrs. Scofeld and Mrs. Anderson,
who introduced her 10 the guests Mrs Thomas a.
Lawton, of Newport and Mrs. J. J. Asch.' of
Saugatuck. Conn. served tea and chocolate Miss
Wherry presided the bowl of punch
On Thursday Mrs NJ W. Hazeltine, of New
York. gave luncheon in the Alcazar Grill. with
covers for fourteen On the same afternoon Mrs
F. De Crano gave a reception in her home for Mrs.
Mason.
Among the guests arriving at the Ponce de Leon
in the last few days Mrs. NJ Clancy. Miss
Ryan. J. II. Hodge, Mr.. and Mrs. W. B. McVick
Miss Katherine Fay. Mrs. George c. Christiancy.
Mr. and Mrs. J. H Browning, F. r. T. Murray.
Townsend Rushman. Howard Van Sinderen. Mr..
and Mrs F. H Ecker. J. H. Howard. Mr. and Mrs
G D. Smithers, Mrs. Berry Riggs, Miss Bands.
David White Bands Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin H.
Knowles and Mr.. and Mrs F. H. BuchelI.
NEWCOMERS at the Alcazar include NJ Murray.
Miss Murray, Mr.. and. Mrs James A PIERCE the
Rev and Mrs E. H Van WinKe. Mr.. and Mrs.
w. A
Jensen. J. W. Sugman, Mr.. and Mrs. George E.
Ashwell. General Henry Reiman Duval. of New
York. spent Sunday at the AIcazar, returning from
his preserves on the Suwanee River. Mr.. and
Mrs. John G. Heckscher. of New York are winter
ing al this hotel Other guests arriving during the
week Mrs NJ. Kruse. II c. Foster y B.
Buck. L. o. Walnck P. Sweet. Mr. and Mrs. H. c.
Outdoor life is so charming at the 0rmond that
little attempt TO entertain within doors is made.
drive along the banks Of the Halifax has been ex-
part OF the way on the beach has become the
been Joined by Mrs. Seamans and their young
daughter. and Mrs Earle, OF Brooklyn are enthu-
S ME ana Ms Henry NostEaP g3 Mrs Carrie D
Jamaica. will remain through February.
number OF guests have had great luck shooting
other game, and many Of tie guests regard the
former as standing article on the bill of fare.
ne season a ram Beach reached noodtide on
" ashlngfons Birthday, many visitors coming for
ing, taking dip at noon, gathering with the gay
crowd for the noon hour on the veranda. taking
tea or reception. and later supper the inlet as
preparation FOR bridge and a late supper in the
Mrs William G. Rocker Mrs Smith Honins Nc
Martin. Mrs. Frederic Edey, Mrs. A J. Moulton the
Misses Crtmrnins. Miss Gladys Smith Brayton Ives.
Gould Brokaw, Seward Webb and c. S. Clark are
Miami is gay. and every one IS enjoying the Jolly,
unconventional outdoor life OF course, every one
goes fishing at least once, and returns charmed
II.
Virginia Is endeavoring 10 catch all the fish in the
bay; days catch recently being 500 pounds
Alfred Elliott. Of Wilmington Del, and General
Spilman, were with him. on the following day he
ventured out alone. returning with twenty-three
groupers, red, black and rock, weighing fifty
six pound. two red snappers twenty-six mackerel,
two shark. eight BARRACUDA and two skiPjack.
Mr. and Mrs. J. c. Risley, Mr.. and Mrs. Risley
Tucker, Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Reed Mr. and Mrs
T. a. Griffin. Mr.. and Mrs W. O. Davis Mrs. L.
W. Munford, l. W. AIunford jr., Mrs. J. c. Henry.
Miss Henry. Miss Grove and II. c. Grove are among
the New-Yorkers here.
Nassau has indeed deserved the name Isle of
delightful.
and sunny. remaining indoors; even
tea being served the broad verandas on most
days
The yacht race sailed on Friday was one of the
important affairs OF the week The Naughty,
owned by the Sands brothers. left everything else
and captured the cup. Although IL is most diff
hcult 10 get Americans interested in cricket, it is
the fashion TO see at least one game in course of
the season, and If possible, discuss il afterward.
A number Of the guests at the Colonial see the
races and the golfers in the adjoining field. and
cheer for the winners; the two parties making the
grounds OF Fort Charlotte gay. The Saturday even
ing dance quite the gayest of the season. and
bright the Washingtons Birthday ball,
which was as handsome a function any Of its
predecessors