The Washington herald., 1914-06-28

Atlantic City, N. j., June N-There mas
not been a month Of June in many years
when the rainfall has been as slight as
it has been during the present month.
and consequently the numerous visitors
from all sections of the country who are
now In the resort have been able TO en-
Joy every outdoor diversion that is Of
fered for thir amusement, and the crowd
on the Boardwalk each day and even
ing is an evidence OF how deeply the
American people appreciate the clear,
bracing atmosphere of outdoor life.
The real inauguration of the summer
season will begin on Independence Day,
as this is one Of the greatest holidays
at the seashore. especially when IL comes
at the weekend.
The New Garden Pier. opposite the
Hotel Rudolf. affords a magnificent H.
Elimination, as the entire exterior of the
building is lighted by thousands OF cleo
trio lamps. The approach TO the pier
from the Boardwalk Is extremely artistic.
as the flower beds in the center Of the
promenade are designed and maintained
by Dreer, the well-known horticulturist
During the week a new comedy, pre-
sented by Cohan & Harris. entitled
Wanted. 80. .o0o." was the attraction at
the Apollo Theater. This was its first
appearance on any stage, and the pro-
duction promises to prove a decided sue
cess.
"The Time. the Place, and the Girl is
a lively musical comedy that has been
drawing appreciative audiences to the
New Nixon Theater during the week.
The crowds on the beach during bath
ing hours are increasing from day to day.
and the full force OF Iifeguards will soon
be stationed along the beach for the safe
ty Of those who plunge in the surf
Hotels Ready for Crowds.
The numerous hotels are now fully pre-
pared to receive the tremendous crowd
of visitors who come to Atlantic City
during July and August. and the list OF
guests is increasing daily.
Having a central location in the heart
OF the city is the Hotel Elberon. at
Tennessee Avenue near the beach. This
hotel Is exceptionally well located, being
only a short distance from the beach,
Boardwalk. piers and all amusements.
and very accessible TO the Pennsylvania
Railroad depot and electric trains: while
several Of the leading churches of diff
ferent denominations are directly opposite
the hotel or within two or three blocks
in either direction. The Elberon has the
reputation of being one of the best
moderate rate hotels in the resort and
enjoys a large patronage from Washing
ton and vicinity every year. Rooms with
private baths and running water,
screened windows, and white service are
some of the advantages offered TO the
guests of this house, well as the
maintenance of an excellent table sup
piled with fresh vegetables from the hotel
farm. A well appointed fire-proof annex
adjoins the main building. thus affording
accommodations for about 400 guests The
Elberon continues under the well-known
ownership management Of r. B. Ludy,
NJ. d
Occupying a very desirable location on
st. Charles place is the Hotel Dolphin,
which is an exceedingly home-like and
attractive house, where one may hnd
every comfort OF a home away from
home. Being the first house from the
beach adds much 10 its desirability. al
though patrons will find the house
thoroughly attractive and newly appoint
ed. The highest standard is maintained
in the character OF the cuisine and
service and under the personal manage
ment of J. T. Dolphin the guests Of this
hotel will be assured of every requisite
for their comfort.
Having been extensively improved and
enlarged, as well as being refurnished
Throughout, the Hotel Louella, on Tennes-
see avenue near the beach. affords better
| advantages this season than ever before.
and the house will appeal TO a class OF
visitors who enjoy home comforts with
its many advantages, including rooms
with running water and private bath.
| This hotel is only a short distance from
the Boardwalk and the finest section OF
the bathing beach. being also very con-
venient to the leading churches. theaters
piers and other numerous and varied at
| fractions OF the resort. Former patrons
\ of this hotel from Washington and vi
cInity will be interested to know that II
| continues under the management OF b
| GroOgan.
| A fireproof hotel with every modern
convenience located within a few feet OF
| the Boardwalk on New York avenue is
| the Hotel Mervine. which is open through
out the year. and its home atmosphere
adds materially to the comfort and con-
tentment of its patrons. In consideration
of the service provided. the rates are eX'
| tremely moderate. and the location of the
| hotel is most desirable, being in close
proximity to all the leading attractions
The Hotel Mervine will continue this SEP
son under the proprietorship Of Stanton
| B. Cole.
Hotel Arlington, the third house from
the beach and Boardwalk, has every
modern convenience and comfort. includ'
= ing elevator, TOOHlS WIN "aN'-
and private baths. The windows in all
rooms are screened and close application
is given to every detail to promote the
welfare Of its guests. The liberal space
given to public rooms and the careful
service maintained make II an ideal fam
lily hotel, with moderate rates. The Ar
! linEton is open throughout the year and
has a capacity for 80 guests and is uh-
der the continued management OF X. J.
Osborne & Son.
A weIl-appointed fireproof hotel of brick
construction is the Hotel Absecon on Vir-
Einia avenue, which remains open all the
year. Elevator, private baths, rooms with
running water. and all other modern con-
veniences which constitute an up-to-date
hotel are TO be found at the Absecon,
which is under the very capable and we'll
known management of o. D. Painter.
The location in Virginia avenue Is acees-
sible to the Steel Pier and every form OF
outdoor diversion, and arrivals from
Washington will fnd this hotel adapted
to the requirements of those who wish
frst-class appointments at reasonable
! rates
washinEtoniaR Here.
! J.J. wholIhan and Charles Fleishman
Of Washington are staying at the Hotel
whittle.
washingtonians who are enjoying the
delightful June weather that Is prevail
| ing In the resort include: A. b. Crolidge
| NJ aud NrS NJ Read Miss NJ. JOr-