Evening star., 1909-06-27
ATLANTIC CITY.
Special Correspondence of The Star.

Special Correspondence of The Star.
ATLANTIC CITY, June %, 1909
Atlantic City is very busy at present
tying on its bathing cap and making ar
rangements with the bathhouse man
When it has time to, draw Its breath 1t
stops to laugh at the news at the next
conventions which will strike this city.
July 6, : and will be the convention of
the Fertilizer Association and the talking
machine men. Surely that is a lively
combination. Things ought to grow here
during that convention.
Atlantic City Is in full summer trim.
everything is open and even the Absecon
lighthouse is getting a new coat of paint
The old coat is coming off under the ac-
tion of a sand blast. the grounds are re-
soded and new gateways being put up to
the drivewayS.
OF course all interest now centers in
the beach and bathing, for the touch of
hot weather sends everybody scrambling
for their bathing suits. and into the cool,
refreshing surf. So far the beach pre-
sents pink and white collection of man.
ly arms and legs, for the proud midsum-
mer coat of tan is yet far off. In mid
summer one can pretty well gauge how
long one has been at the shore by the
various shades of tan acquired.
The warm weather struck Atlantic City
just in time to give the great convention
of car builders and master mechanics 8
good taste of surf bathing.
The ball which wound up the festivities
was brilliant affair, held on the pier,
and the procession of beautiful women
in stunning gowns that trailed over from
the Marlborough was something to re-
member.
A rather handsome dark-haired lady,
dressed in black and white. and accom-
panied by two little girls, was pointed out
as the widow Of ex-Presldent Harrison.
She was sitting at luncheon. and her
bright. expressive face was Lighted with
ter, little Miss Elizabeth, and her little
girl friend, who were eagerly telling of
adventures on the beach and along the
shore. Little Miss Elizabeth wore u
quaint little natural cclored linen frock
with brown figures In it, and tan stock
ings and shoes.
The sailing parties from the inlet make
the trip out into the ocean very fire.
softly cushioned sailboats. under the ca
pable management of tried sea captains,
gives confidence to people who regard
sailing as dangerous pastime.
The roller rink out at the end of
Young's Pier is a cool breeze-swept place,
and there are many devotees of the sport
enjoying it under these favorable condi-
tions.
across to Ocean CITY is also a favorite
one these warm days.
Washington people registered at Allan
tic City hotels:
Bothwell-R w. Turner.
Pennhurst-A. E. Jones, Miss E. K.
Lawrence, Mrs. A. NJ. Robinson.
Haddon Hall-Dr. Frank Leah, Mrs
William r. Riley. Mrs. Charles r. Col
Inns. Miss Elizabeth NJ. Collins. Mrs. Hor-
ace c. Chandler, Mr. and Mrs. John
Heyle. Frederick w. Brake.
Raymond-J. M. A. Spottswood, Mrs.
Spottswood.
Chelsea-Mrs. J: G. Boyd. Deaconess
Carroll, Master w. n. Boyd.
Lexington-B. ]. McGurl, c. C. Faw-
sett, Mrs. Fawsett.
Revere-Mrs T. Streets.
Majestic C. B. Fahnesbach, Miss
Fahnesbach.
Kenderton-Mrs. A. r. Hecht
Fredonia-James H. Seth, Fred d.
Seth. Mary N. Seth. Charles Reid, T.
Crample.
Clarendon-J. H. King. Miss E. C.
Raymond-M. A. Lynch.
Dennis-Mr. and Mrs. r. Z. Chapman.
Islesworth-E. 6. Steele. c. Howe. Mrs.
Nj. Regan. Mrs. w. e. Conrad.
New Florence-Mr. and Mrs. Covert.
Berkshire Inn-Mr. and Mrs. A. c.
Crawford. d. A. Edwards.
Wiltshire-Mrs. +. Meyer.
Storck-Mrs. ]. B. Scott.
La Belle Inn-Mr. and Mrs. w. n.
Spiles, n. Green.
Seaside House-Mrs. W. T. Nailor
New England-C. c. Fanselt. T.. w.
Hawley. Mr. and Mrs. r. b. Bon.
Clarendon-F. A. Mayer, Mrs. NJ. d. c.
Turner. Miss f. c. Sloan, Mrs. n. r.
Thissell, Mrs. j. w. La Iourette.
New Fayette-John n. Swift.
Strand-E. White, B. Carter, Mr.. and
Mrs. Anderson.
Shoreham-Mr. and Mrs. A Bond.
Traymore-A. Yoacyman.
Monticeilo-J. C. Parker
Westminster-Forrest Kirkpatrick, Mrs.
F. L. Kirkpatrick
McGinley-H. E. Thomas.