Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-22
OCEAN CITY, I'D.
ciai correspoadencs Of The star.


Special Cosrespondence Of The Star.
OCEAN CITY. Md, July 20. 1906.
The midsummer rush Is now beginning.
and each train brings In an addition to tho
gay throng at this resort The season win
undoubtedly be the biggest in the history
Of the place, although years ago. When
several OF the larger resorts had not grown
to their present magnitude, Ocean City had
some big seasons. Many familiar faces are
again seen on the boardwalk after an abr
sence or several years. There IL ono thing
noticeable about Ocean City. namely, that
certain families seem to grow up to the
place.
work is progressing rapidly on the new
pier, which will extend 900 feet out into the
ocean. Many people watch the pife-driying.
which is a most interesting sight. A part
OF the pier will be given up to promenade.
a part to handsome ball room. and the
rest to bazaar for fancy goods, novelties,
etc.
Last Sunday night a sacred concert was
given at the Atlantic by the orchestra
Many euchre parties have been given
lately at the various hotels and cottages.
Last Thursday evening one was given at
the Hamilton and all enjoyed pleasant
evening with the cards. The first ladies'
prize was won by Mrs Wfeatley. II was
a handsome pearl pin. The second prize
beautiful Japanese tray. went to Miss MAI
and second gentlemen's prizes. respective
~. the prizes being glove box and silver
match safe.
That held last Monday at the Colonial
was also quite an affair, the prizes being
won by Mrs. Carroll and Mr.. J. F. Haynie
The BOBBY prize went to Miss fiilda Nc
Donald of New York. Refreshments were
served after the play was over.
Horseback riding has taken q new hold at
Ocean City. the beach being the favorite
highway. At low tide 1t gets as hard as an
asphalt pavement, and nothing Is more de-
lightful than a long jog up the beach in the
cool of the evening.
A number OF the young people on the
beach have organized an oriental orches-
ira and they are the center of attraction In
the mornings when they play IN one of the
hotel casinos. Bowling is another popular
diversion. and in the morning particularly
the alleys are so crowded that 1t Is difficult
to get a chance to play.
Wednesday a match was played between
the Atlantics and the Piimhimmons, result
ing in victory for the Plims. The games
were very Close and not until the last box
was the game won by w. Brinton for the
PIims, who made strike on a spare. pull
ing his team ahead by three points. A
pool match played the same afternoon re-
suited L. favor of the Plims, H. Chopper
being the particular bright star among the
cue artists.
For deep-sea fishing there is no coast re-
sort to parallel Ocean City. The trout,
bass and bluefish are biting well now, and
catches of a hundred pounds Of fish are
common.
Several punches of plover and wiIlet have
been seen, and the sportsmen are cleaning
up their guns In readiness for the birds
when they come thick on the marshes In a
few weeks time. Weodcock shooting is at
its height now, and the delicious birds are
one Of the delicacies Of the local bills of
fare. u = =,
Among the arrivals from Washington are
the following:
Atlantic Hotel-John c. Rau and wife, DR..
William l.. Robins. Mrs. A 8. Johnson,
George Kearney. Frank K Greere, Miss
Blanche Brown, Mrs William Hallam. Miss
Katherine Bohrer Miss Ada Howard MIL
ton Coulbourne M. D. Coulbourne, Judge
and Mrs. Giles Hare.
Hamilton-T. V. Hammond and wife. d.
w. Ediiui. Mrs Hattie Edilui Isabelle Ed
lui Alden Ediiui.
Plimhimmon-Mrs. W. ]. Miller. H J.
Miller I. S. Miller, Mrs. D. D. Gallard.
Mrs. Annie Davis, L. A. Waters and wife,
John Y. Worthington and wife. John T.
Worthington. Miss Elizabeth Miller, Miss
Edith E. Miller Laura E. Glenn, M. E.
Glenn, L. v. Glenn, Miss E. r. Graves. l..
G. Joyce, ]. r. Bradley. NJ. E. Bradley
Mervue-Mr. James A Semple wife and
daughter, Mrs. Williams, Mr.. and Mrs.
Earnest Schmidt and son. Mr.. George T..
Howard.
Rideau-Mrs. James Bowie Owens. Miss
Madeline l.. Owens, James R. Owens,
George Owens.
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