Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-07

been greatly appreciated by those who
love out of door life. This is especially
true OF the golfing fraternity: The
weather has been so they could play
every day. The Country Club links are in
good condition. and the putting greens are
particularly good.
Five FATHERS, four women and one man,
braved the dangers of pneumonia and In
fiuenZa Sunday afternoon and took
dip in the surf at the foot of South Caro-
lima avenue People on the Boardwalk,
all done up in heavy wraps, for Sunday
afternoon was windy and cold, gave an
involuntary shiver as they saw the quin-
tet dive into the surf. They stayed in
the water about five minutes, during
which time more than a thousand peo-
pie gathered on the Boardwalk to watch
them. One of the women said neither the
water nor the air was bad as the doz-
ems Of curious people who annoyed them
with foolish questions.
Frank NJ. Phoebus, formerly with the
Hotel Hygeia, Old Point Comfort, and
later with the Hotel Wiltshire. in this re-
sort. will have the nagement of the
Hotel IslesWorth, which will open for the
season next Monday. The hotel has been
wonderfully improved and beautified dur
ing the last few weeks, and will be one
of the leading beach front hotels this
year. The Islesworth Gardens are we'll
known and popular with hundreds Of Wis
itors here.
Some Of the merchants along the beach
front have q crouch against the sand ar
lists. They complain that their work at
tracts the attention Of promenaders which
would otherwise be directed to their shop
windows. and the merchants are jealous;
they are mad. But there does not seem
to be the slightest cause for worry The
sand artist has reached the climax of per
lection on the Atlantic City beach and
his works are really works of art, and
therefore cannot help attracting attention.
That's what they are made for anyhow,
and 1t Is through the attention they re-
ceived that kindly disposed persons are
impelled to open their hearts and purse
strings and drop a few pennies, dimes or
pieces of greater denomination to the
workers.
Henry Bells, who recently purchased
the old merry go-round property at the
foot Of South Carolina avenue. is having
plans drawn for a handsome pavilion,
which will be erected little later in the
spring and be completed before summer.
It will be open to all visitors and one of
the most attractive pavilions on the ocean
front.
Louis Abrahams of Washington is
spending ten days at the Hotel Rudolf.
Col. and Mrs. Thomas r. Marshall of
Washington are entertaining Mrs. NJ AL
berson and Miss Ruth Alberson Of Wash
ington at the Hotel st. Charles.
spending a fortnight at Haddon Hall.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. H. McKim Of Wash
ington are among the weeks visitors at
the Hotel Chalfonte. A. s. Daggert and
William R. Wheeler. also Of Washington.
are spending some time at the same
house.
Mrs. Josephine Costinet and Miss Wag-
ner of Washington are enjoying couple
of weeks stay at the resort and are max
| ing their home at the Hotel Iroquois.
Mrs J. M. Stabler of Washington is
spending a couple of weeks at the shore
| for the benefit of her health. She Is stay
ing Mt the Hotel Frontenac.
Mr. and Mrs. George c. Johnson and
Walter NJ. Johnson of Washington are at
the Hotel Traymore.
The following residents of Washington
have registered in these Atlantic City ho-
| tells during the week:
Craig Hall-Mr. and Mrs. e. Shaffer.
Hotel Chalfonte-Wiliam r. Wheeler,
| A S. Gaggett.
Hotel Dennis-Mr. and Mrs. c. r. Town
send. Master Blake Townsend, Mrs. NJ A.
Schwartz, Miss H. Schwartz Miss Marion
| Schwartz.
Haddon Hall-Mrs. Ida NJ. Galloway.
| Mrs. Cora Campbell, Mr.. and Mrs. w. b.
Johnson Mrs. F. l.. Evans.
| Hotel Rudolf. Abrahams.
Hotel Traymore-Mrs. J. NJ. Rankin,
Mrs. G. c. Johnson. w. NJ johnson.