Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-30
FAIR SHORE VISITORS
BRING OUT THEIR FURS,
BUT SUN CHASES COLD
Warm Rays Put Surf at Atlantic
City in September Form,
When Bathing is at
It's Best
OCEAN DELIG H T F U L

ATLANTIC CITY. Aug. 3o-The only eff
fsct the sudden drop in temperature had
en- the thousands of visitors here was to
make them step little livelier along the
wooden promenade and to give the fair sex
an excuse to resurrect furs and sweaters,
which had been put away during the hot
spell of last week.
After the sun came out yesterday the
chilling winds were not noticeable There
was a slight falling off in the bathing
crowd in the morning, but all those who
missed the morning plunge took advantage
of a warm afternoon to indulge. The tenn
perature of the water was such that the
most timld enjoyed the bath. and the old
est residents here contend that the ocean
is now in the condition that it usually is
during September that month being con-
eidered the best of the year for those who
like bath In the briny deep.
Strollers all consulted the huge weather
map, maintained by the Government at the
end OF one of the avenues, to see If there
was any possibility of weather disturbances
at distance which might bring about the
old-time last-of-August storms. but the tele-
graphic reports showed every prospect of
continued fair weather for week at least
Weather Projectors, both amateur and pro-
fessional. see no possibility of anything
but local storms. which will be of such
short duration that they will not mar the
pleasure of visitors
Rumors of a railroad strike have failed
TO impress the sanguine business men OF
this resort, and every one here Is making
vast preparations for the entertainment OF
q record-breaking crowd over Labor Day
As yet not one cancellation has been re-
oe.Yed for hotel reservations made for that
time. The weekend will be the last grand
rally of the summer visitors. but the season
will not be over for a month or more after
that date Labor Day last year was almost
as big as independence Day. and still
greater crowds are looked for this year
The extension of the season until October
fs assured by the number of social events
planned for the month of September. The
Chelsea Yacht Club has set dates for three
or four events every week during Scptem.
Der, and many other affairs, dlnp>rs, dances
bridge parties and musicales, will be given
by leaders of society.
The bal masque of the Life Guards
Beneficial Association was held last night
and drew an immense crowd to one of the
piers. An effectual boost was given to this
event by street and Boardwalk parade
BY the members of the Beach Patrol 0hE
official title OF the men who protect bath
srs), and cash prizes awarded for the best
masquerade suits brought out beautiful and
novel costumes.
A large number Of yachts and power
boats were anchored offshore in front oi
this city at all hours yesterday and fishing
parties aboard made large catches OF croak-
ers, weak and king fish.
Mayor Harry Bacharach and Director OF
Public Safety W. Frank Sooy are in
Providence. r. l.. to attend the annual con-
vention of chiefs of fire departments from
all parts OF the United States. While there
they will examine the hlgh-pressure main
system OF that city, and many new style
pumps with a view to improving plans for
the new high-pressure system TO be built
here. Work is to be started on the mains
along the beach front as soon as the sum-
mer season Is over and 1t is expected that
the system will be in operation early next
year.