The Washington herald., 1907-07-07


Anna Held, who Takes a Plunge.
Special 70 The Washington Herald
Atlantic City, July 6.-Since> the mer-
curry climbed. its effect has been appar-
ent. II started hesltant visitors for the
scacoast. Hotels which had apartments
leased. but whose expected tenants de-
clined TO come and occupy them, are to-
day unable 10 house the applicants for
accommodations.
The climax came with the Fourth,
which brought a multitude. Throngs are
everywhere. They have grown with each
succeeding day. To-day trains from all
points are crowded with newcomers.
The atmosphere has been warmer than
the water The chill In the waves has
not stopped the bathers, however, from
taking their daily plunge. Neither has it
prevented the wearing Of sensational
bathing costumes.
Miss Waterson. a Toledo (Ohio) maid
came forth with a novelty on Independ-
ence Day. She donned a Liberty suit,
including a red and white striped shirt
and blue waist. with white stars A hand
kerchief was twisted about her head in a
manner 20 suggest a Liberty cap. Stroll
ers on the Boardwalk looked in vain for
Uncle Sam" but no such costume ap-
peared.
4 sea-nymph who caught the eye was
a dream in gray. The material was Of
the mohair type. She wore steel-gray
hosiery and canvas sandals of the same
shade Her skirt was cut full and hung
in folds Her bodice was laced tight.
showing slender waist. Her cap
matched the rest Of the outfit 1t was
chic" as the French say, and she was
an object of attention.
Anna Held and Lillian Russell took a
plunge together. but they wore only plain
blue suits. trimmed in white. The scarlet
bath suit, the wine-colored costume, and
the light blue have come to enliven the
solid lines Of blue which have appeared
in the water.
The past commander Of Atlantic Com
maudery, Knights Tamplars will go. next
week. in command Of 100 men, 10 Sara
toga, and will present 10 the national
commandery there Atlantic Citys invita-
ton to meet here next time He also will
bear a letter from Gov. z. C. Stokes, In
viting them to New Jersey, and IN add-
ton. has the engrossed resolution Of the
city council. cordially asking them to Sc
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city.
When the EIks meet in Philadelphia. |
Atlantic City is planning to share in en-
tertaining them. The local lodge has 700
members, and owns a fine home The
plan is to send 40 uniformed men to the |
parade and part Of them viii have a life /
boat as a float with twenty members /
dressed as lifeguarJs The intention to I
have the band wear bathing suits has 1
been given up. The Sovereign Lodge |
is expected 10 come TO the shore for a
day or two, and will he lavishly enter |
tanned.
Brilliant weather has been welcomed
by the visitors. It has brought out many
new gowns. The polka-dot has come into
popularity, and stripes also have been
favored by the fair ones The summer
suits are made TO fit closer than last sea- |
sons. Broader brims have been adopted |
for hats.
Preliminary preparations for the horse
show are going on. Il opens July Is. |
Manager BHtz is busy entering I'D the /
nominations and getting out the compati- /
tons He is confident that the horses to /
be shown will attract many admirers 1
Of bloOded equines, and declares that the /
show will be the best ever seen here.
j. c. Malcolm has become a member of /
the Washington colony At Hadd0n Hall /
George R. Bliss spent the Fourth at
the seashore, and is interested in golfng. /
n L. BurdeIIe has Joined friends at
Haddon Hall. prior to taking trip to
the mountains.
II. H. Hahn. a well-known business man |
Of Baltimore. has registered at one Of the /
prominent hotels for a lengthy stay.
Mr. and Mrs. George c. Wood are en-
tertaining friends here.
Mrs. James P. Winslow is resting at
one of the prominent hotels. and the /
artistic costumes she wears are much .
admired
T. p. Mcclure has arrived at the Chal-
fonte for short stay.
DR.. Robert Scott Lamb and DR.. Moore
are at the Boscobel for a much-needed
rest.
Mrs. George Parkes and Miss Dorothy
Parkes. together with Mrs. J. c. Root
and Mrs. a. u. Hazen. have Joined a
party Of friends here.
Bishop H. S Hoffman. Of Baltimore. is
at the Traymore. accompanied by Mrs.
Hoffman.
Mrs. NJ J. Schriver and Miss schriver.
who spent the early spring days here,
have again taken apartments at the Mari
borough
jerome II. Joyce. national president Of
the Hotel Mems Mutual Benefit Associa-
ton. Of Baltimore, is visiting at the Wilt
shire.
Recent arrivals from Washington in
clude the following:
HaddOn Hall-Mrs. c. James, Mrs J. A.
Lukens. Mrs James P Winslow. Mr. and
Mrs. +. G. Watson Mr.. and Mrs. c. r.
Tillingham, Mr.. and Mrs y. J. Hasklns.
Mrs. 5. P. Townsend. Mrs. Fred c. Clark,
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Prince. Miss A. Nc
G0wan. Mr.. and Mrs. c. r. Aecen
Chalfonte - Miss Virginia Mcdonald.
Miss Mary Z. Williams. Mr. and Mrs