Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-08
ATLANTIC CITY GUESTS
WHILEAWAY RAINY DAY
AT HOTEL FUNCTIONS
Card Parties, Impromptu Musi-
Gales and Other Entertain
ments Delight Visitors When
Weather Is Capricious
BRIGHT WEEK PREDICTED

ATLANTIC CITY, June S.-I1ven IL the
rain falleth alike on the just and the un-
just the visitors to this resort at times wei.
come n storm-provided II does not last
too long. II gives them a chance to shirk
social duties and attend to neglected corre-
spondence and minor things that are for-
gotten when social gaietes prevail Al,
though the rain yesterday preventeua d
| promenading on the Boardwalk, there was
| no gloom in the big hotels. for card parties
impromptu musicales and other entertain
| ments were hastily planned to while away
| the hours by those who had TO stay IN
| doors. II was n northeast storm, much
dreaded here, and although its ot1clal
| designation was "a secondary development
| of the storm that caused 80 much damage
| in the South" II did not develop to any
| great extent. Happily 1t has blown over
now and clear sunshiny June days are
predicted for the rest of the week.
When It rains here the weather map"
on the Boardwalk Is visited and studied
carefully by hundreds of visitors. They all
want to see how the weather is In their own
home town and they study the conditions
carefully and seem to be happy when the
rest Of the country is getting downpour
or even light showers
Dancing contests seem to be the rage at
certain hotels and on the piers Prizes of
silver cups and frequently cash prizes are
given to the successful contestants at these
AFFAIRS and as each couple Of dancers have
numerous friends who root" for them,
these events are financial successes. Last
night a novelty was given at one OF the
piers. 1t was jitney dancing contest. the
prizes being 800 tickets, good for rides on
any of the jtney buses running In this city.
There was goodly crowd present. and the
contests were as spirited as II the prizes
were of solid gold.
When anything Objectionable bothers the
residents of this city they make strong
kick, and in most cases the objections are
quickly removed. The cottagers and resi-
dents Of Chelsea have been much annoyed
by the fumes and black smoke coming from
n huge furnace, used for the melting of
asphalt. Yesterday they made complaint to
the authorities and today the plant was re-
TO another part of the island.
After the city crematory had been re-
moved to Grab Island and the incineration |
of all refuse started there, with the ma |
chinepy formerly used at the city plant, the |
courts have declared that the new con-
tractors obtained the contract Illegally. 1t |
Is tangle which will take lawyers some
time to untwist, but In the meantime the
plant will continue at the new stand, as
every one here Is in favor OF 1t.
The Boardwalk will receive better police
protection this year than ever before, al
though 1t is well-known fact that there
Is much less disorder on that great high
way with its millions of promenaders in
1
In the years gone by there was no dlstinc-
i've head of the men who patrolled the
Boardwalk. Now man has been ap-
pointed to take entire charge of the force
IN duty Walter Holvick, the who
las been given the new position, Is a de-
ective who has been on duty on the Board
walk for many years and who understands
thoroughly how crowds should be handled.
Many conventions are scheduled for the
est of this month and they will add to
he big crowds here. The Shield of Honor,
fraternal insurance order is now holding
Is convention. The members of the New
-ork Bankers Association arrived here
ate last night and will be in convention for
wo days, ending with banquet on Friday
light. The big convention and exposition
( the Master Mechanics and Car Builders
egins next week. Inasmuch as the dele |
ates to all these conventions bring their
ives and families with them, it means
luch to the city just before the maddening
lsh of the summer comes
To celebrate the first anniversary of the
pening of the Hotel Traymore, a ball will
Q given to the attaches of that hotel next
Ionday night. More than 1000 people will
c present. Preliminary work on the new
addition to that hotel has
cen started.
Mr. and Mrs James Connolly. of West
hestnut street, have taken possession of
leir Chelsea cottage and will remain until
utumn.
Mrs. Anna B. Adds, of South Broad
rect, has taken apartments for the sum
Ter. and will entertain extensively during
err stay here.
United States Senator Oscar w Under
ood, OF Alabama, Is here for an extended
ay and will not attend the Democratic
ational convention this year, although he
i'll be in close touch with the leaders of
lie party at all times. With his wife he
comfortably located at beachfront
otel
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph L. Hope OF Phila-
elpha, are here for three months stay
Mr.. and Mrs. Roland S. Morris and chill
rem, of Spruce street, are at their Chelsea
,ttaRe for the summer