The Washington herald., 1914-03-22
SUNNY SPRING DAYS SMILE
ONPEOPLE OF ATLANTICClTY
Great Carnival Event for the Worlds Playground
Will Occur in Nav.
BY CHARLES X. ABBOT.

| Atlantic City, \. j.. March 2I.-The first
real indications of spring greeted the re-
the sun fell upon the Boardwalk with such
intensity as to make overcoats and other
winter apparel burdensome.
This result brought out many new
1 spring gowns and styles and several of
the latest novelties in spring millinery.
as the weather throughout the week has
| been delightful.
The hustle gown appears to be growing
| in popularity. while black straw hats
OF varying shapes and trimmed chiefly
with either ribbons or plumes predomi-
nate. although there are numerous styles
in hats and as many different colors- AZ
ter a careful study of millinery styles
the observer is inclined TO decide that
the fore and aft trimming is the most
popular at the seashOre. Lace spats con-
stitute a startling decorative effect. es-
pecialIy when worn over bright colored
silk stockings and they have been adopted
! by many Of the gentler sex that prone
made the Boardwalk, as nave also white
cloth spats which are equally conspicuous.
On Easter Sunday all the latest fashions
| in every conceivable style OF dress will he
| observed by the vast multitude of
visitors.
| Green plumes. ties and other emerald
ornaments were much in evidence on the
Boardwalk in connection with the wear
ing apparel on st. Patrick's Day and
numerous rolling chairs carried little
green flags.
The Hotelmen's Association and the
chamber Of commerce are arranging an
elaborate carnival in celebration of the
adoption o: the resorts official slogan,
which will take place on May =, =.
and 30, and will doubtless prove one of
the most notable events that has ever
occurred here A carnival Of this char
ecter is also appropriate at this time ow-
iEg TO the fact that Atlantic City elected
its first mayor sixty years ago this COM
ing May. 1t is expected that Mardi Gras
features will be incorporated in this car
nival celebration phiCh will embrace
foIal parade on the boardwalk and
Ia rye street parade together with various
aquatic events. while the boardwalk and
beach front will be converted into a veri-
table fairyland with the glitter of thous-
aEds of electric lights. Much enthusiasm
has been manif in ciNnnection with
this enterprise and a committee of 100
representative citizens have been ap-
Iointed to perfect the various details in
cident to this carnival celebration.
The new automobile bridge that is to
connect Ocean City, a neighboring resort.
with the mainland will be open to the
public on Saturday, April II, when ap-
propriate dedication ceremonies will mark
its completion. Hon. Champ Clark.
Speaker of the House Of Representatives.
will deliver an address on this occasion.
and members of the State legislature will
be in attendance. President Wilson was
inv tied to attend the dedication. hut was
obliged TO decline owing to his official
engagements 1t is expected that Speaker
Clark will remain in Atlantic City over
Easter. This new bridge should prove
great convenience to automobilists. mas
much as it means a saving of approx
mately fifty nils in making a trip from
Atlantic City to the Jersey coast resorts
farther south, and although II is being
built by private capital. only a reason
able toll charge will be required, so that
the saving in gasoline is expected to on
set these charges
An announcement of much interest to
golf enthusiasts will be the annual spring
tournament of the Atlantic City Country
Club that brings many visitors shore
ward, taking place on April %, "a and
25 Five sixteens will qualify: the first
sixteen will qualify for the Governors
Cup; the second sixteen for the Presi-
dents Cup. the third sixteen for the At
lantic City Cup, the fourth sixteen for
for the Absecon Cup. The tournament
is open to members OF the clubs belong
ing to the u. ;. G. A. and such other
players as may be invited to participate.
Entries will be received up to Wednesday
afternoon. April %, for the main event,
and up TO Saturday for the handicap.
A new hotel enterprise of considerable
magnitude is being planned. which will
result in the erection of a 1000 hotel on
the Boardwalk ut Tennessee avenue. Sew
eraI capitalists who are associated with
the Boardwalk National Bank. which
owns the adjoining property. will invest
privately in this enterprise.
Repeated rumors concerning the sale
Of the Steel Pier have been vigorously
denied from time to time. owing 10 tho
fact that they are without foundation. A
special musical Easter program has been
arranged ~ the management of the Steel
Pier, and in addition to the present at
fractions, Martins Symphony Orchestra
has been engaged to render concerts. An
opportunity for dancing will be afforded
patrons of the Steel Pier every evening
during this cpecial Easter period, and
these dances will be held in the ballroom.
Work is progressing rapidly on the
Steeplechase Pier in readiness for the
opening on April 4. This pier is par
ticularly attractive to the younger gen.
Grafton owing to the variety of unique
and comical amusements available.
Former patrons of Miller Cottage, To-
Gated in North Gee -sia avenue, will be
interested in learning Of the intention of
the management to open the house for
guests on April 3. thus being in readi-
ness for the Easter rush of visitors
Miller Cottage las been extensively i'm