New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-02
Joy RULES ASBURY PARK
Delightful Shore Resort Has
Merry Throng of Votarles.
IDEAL BEACH FOR BATHING
Carnivals, Boating, Fishing and
Many Other Pleasures Are
Enioyed There.

Asbury Park. which was a wilderness
thirty-fve years ago. is slowly but surely
outstripping many older resorts. This Is
due TO the fact that the town. which was
built to order" by its founder, James "A.
Bradley, offers so many natural advantages
for visitors during the summer months
One charm is the absence OF mosquitoes,
condition due to the fact that there are no
marshes or breeding spots in the vicinity
Then there are three fresh water lakes
within the boundaries of the resort-Wes-
ley, Sunset and Deal-ideal spots for fish
ing. canoeing and sailing. The hundreds OF
miles of streets and roads in and adjacent
TO the resort make IL q fascinating spot
for motoring and driving Thousands Of
Automobiles come TO Asbury Park every
summer to enjoy the unsurpassed roads
which lead out from the resort in every di
rection for miles.
Sea bathing at Asbury Park cannot be
excelled. The mile Of beach front is ideal
for this sport. The boardwalk and beach,
with their numerous modern free pavlions,
a commodious fishing pier and thousands
OF down-to-date sanitary lighthouses. are
owned by the city and, consequently, the
Objectionable features of other resorts ere
not tolerated. The Casino, on the board
walk. is devoted largely to a theatre. where
nightly performances are given by first
class metropolitan companies. Connected
with the Casino is a large and comfortable
free smoking gallery Up at the Arcade
another boardwalk attraction. afternoon
and evening concerts are given during july
August and September. Other roomy pavil-
ions along the esplanade. as well dozen
or more sun parlors. are for the use Of hotel
guests, cottagers and visitors. Adjacent to
the boardwalk are several smaller theatres
and the usual resort amusement enterprises
FISHING is EXCELLENT.
Fishing is unusually good at Asburv
Park. The Asbury Park Fishing Club
made up of resident and visiting anglers
maintains a clubhouse the fishing pier
and prizes are given every summer for the
member catching the heaviest game fish
Catches Of striped bass weighing forty
pounds and over are quite common. Trim
yachts make morning and afternoon trips
20 the Fishing Banks and can also be char
tered for sailing. Barnegat Bay. that
famous paradise for anglers and gunner7,
is within an hours ride Of Asbury Parl:
and thousands Of the summer visitors make
frequent visits TO that place.
Visitors to ASbury Park never lack for
amusement. First and foremost is the
world-famed baby parade. given in honor
of Queen Titania's annual visit TO the chill
dren's paradise. This event is original with
Asbury Park and yearly draws thousands
Of mothers with their young hopefuls. and
also thousands more who enjoy the wonder
full spectacle. On the Fourth Of July there
will be big fireworks display on the beach.
Then there are boat carnivals on both Wes-
ley and Deal lakes. an automobile parade
and e masquerade frolc on the great board
walk. And almost daily, except Sunday,
there are dances at the many hotels. The
days and evenings are pretty well taken
up for those who are seeking enjoyment.
The athletic field in North Asbury Park
is always the scene of numerous athletic
events during the summer. Baseball, Of
course, will be the star attraction. and
time. Swimming contests in the sea and
aquatic sports on Deal Lake, including
canoe and motor boat racing, have also
been arranged for. $50
The train service from New York City 10
Asbury Park is exceptionally good. Visit
ors come home here by aIl-rail or by boat
and rail The trip down on the swift Sandy
Hook boats to Atlantic Highlands Is a treat
in itself, after a warm day In the city. or
20 those who are enjoying its scenery for
the first time. From Atlantic Highlands the
trip is completed by rail along the coast
another delightful ride.