Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-24
PICKLE WEATHER FAILS
10 SPOIL FUN OF BIG
CROWD AT THE SHORE
Visitors Duck When Showers
Come Up, but Quickly Re-
appear When Sun
Shines Again
AMUSEMENT MEN ANGRY

ATLANTIC CITY. July 24.- Flcisle
weather conditions failed TO spoil the fun
81 the big crowd Of pleasure seekers here
for tho weekend. Spasmodio showers yes
terday often sent the Boardwalk hosts
scurrying for shelter, but as soon as the
sun reappeared they again plunged into the
different modes Of enjoyment.
With ali the principal hotels jammed by
the crowds that arrived Saturday. the float
inH population was materially Increased by
the largest one-day excursions which have
arrived this season.
Bathing was the most popular form OF
enjoyment, and II there is any decrease in
the number OF bathers this year the owners
OF bathing establishments are not aware
OF it. for they all had their hands full in
taking care of customers Wet suits, just
taken of by persons who had finished their
bath. were eagerly grabbed by people in
line, who were awaiting chance to get n
robe 50 that they could take a dip The
ocean was black with bathers until s
o'clock. Few people ventured in after that
hour.
Commuters, having had day of from
business. did not take their customary pre-
dinner bath The waves were almost as
high as they had been for week and there
were many vicious breakers which swept
bathers from their feet. Llfeguards were
kept busy all day assisting persons. who
after swallowing a liberal draft of salt
water. Imagined they were drowning, but
real rescues were few in number Only
three people were In danger at any time
and quick work by the experienced men on
duty brought them to shore. giving the
Boardwalk strollers a number OF thrills
As the breakers were beating beneath the
walk In certain sections OF the city, making
i impossible for,bathers to reach the ocean
Dy the customary route, the ban against
pathers appearing on the Boardwalk was
lifted for the day. A few took advantage
of this by taking a stroll along the walk
but they were soon stopped by policemen
and compelled to make bee line for the
water.
AMUSEMENT TANGLE GROWS
The Sunday amusement question was
tangled up moro than ever yesterday.
Seven men, who had been arrested for keep
Ing their places open and released when
they promised they would keep closed this
Sunday. lived up TO their word and did not
open all day. A number of other places.
which the authorities declared would not be
allowed to open and IL they did would be
forcibly cloued paid no attention to the
threats and remained wide open all day. and
there was not the slightest show of inter-
ference
Games were played on two of the piers.
shows were given in various parts of the
city and bally-hoos and barkers were used
to attract the attention of passers-by. The
amusement men, who we're compelled to sit
idle and watch others take In money. are
chances are they will take the same risk
next Sunday, and II arrested fight tho
cases in the highest courts on the ground
Of unjust discrimination.
Hotel owners are a unit in declaring that
last weeks receipts proved that this city
Will have phenomenal season. With six
solid weeks of business yet to come, the
profits derived from the visitors of last
week will add to tho total sufficient to
make the year 1915 stand out as the cham
pion season in its history.
The channel buoys broken from their
moorings by the storm of last week are
floating down the coast and as yet no effort
has been made to find them.
new company is being formed which
proposes erecting n big hotel in Ventnor
on the site of the old Carrisbrooke Inn,
which was torn down number of years
ago. Nentnor has no hotels at tie present
time, being residential section. and the
promoters OF the company declare a ho-
tel situated In this quiet part OF the island
viii attract visitors who want TO be far
away from the madding crowd.
PHLADELPHIANs AT SHORE.
N. w. Taylor. manager of theatres in
philadelphia and Camden, was a weekend
visitor.
Harry Montford. general director of the
White Rats Of America, is here on a short
business trip.
Samuel Gompers president OF the Amer
ican Federation OF Labor is here for visit.
The Misses Isabel. Anna and Ida 5. Rus
sell. OF South Philadelphia spent the week.
end here and will return later for lengthy
vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willard MCGUIRE, prominent
IN Philadelphia theatrical circles. are here
for week of rest and recreation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Flaherty, OF West
Philadelphia. are here for visit of fort
night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Stewart. of West
philadelphia, are at their cottage for two
months
James B. sheehan. Register of Wills,
Philadelphia, and his wife. have Joined the
vast army OF Quaker City residents who
will lingsr here until September.
Mr. and Mrs. Wimont Grant Pierce, OF
Germantown. are here for month.
Mr.. and Mrs. James p. Nolan. OF South
18th street. are occupying their cottage in
Chelsea y
Mr.. and Mrs Benjamin r. Penross, of
Ogontz. will remain in this city until the
middle of August and then spend the rest
OF the summer at a mountain resort
Mr. and Mrs. H r. Goshorn. of German
town. are Chelsea cottagers and expect to
remain until October.
for the balance OF the season.