The Washington herald., 1919-04-13

Mayor r. e. Smith. who has been
In ONCE for over q quarter of . cen-
tury, predicts q successful season.
He bases his assertions on past years
and q great number of places which
have already been leased for the sea-
son.
The amusement places along the
boardwalk are being given a general
and thorough renovation by the pro-
prietors. I. S. Johnson, of the ocean
pier, is having many changes made
on his pier and on the properties be-
longing to the pier company.
Some of the changes being made
on the ocean pier are big ventures.
The merry-go-round will 20 into the
place where the whip was, the whip
will be eliminated. the bowling alleys,
billiard tables and pool tables will be
moved down to Pine avenue and the
boardwalk where the merry-eo-round
was In past years. A number Of ju-
venile attractions are being installed
where the bowling alleys and billiard
and pool tables were. The funchase
and other amusements on the south
erly side OF the ocean pier will be re-
tanned. as will the ballroom on the
second floor Of the pier. This room, in
which many delightful dansants were
given. is being thoroughly overhauled
too. -E
The Blaker property, located be-
tween Cedar and scheilenger avenues
and Atlantic avenue and the board
walk, has been leased to Edward E.
Rhoads, an amusement man, known
in many amusement parks as a build
er OF magnetic attractions, Rhoads
has already began the erection Of his
White City; 1t starts from In front
OF Bakers Theater and runs out to
the oceans edge, a distance OF 500
or 900 feet. faces on the boardwalk
at Cedar avenue and also on the
boardwalk in front OF Bakers. This
White City includes a jack rabbit roller
coaster. shooting gallery de luxe,
an Ye Olde Mill, through which mil
lions of gallons OF water run and
oat the little skiffs that carry the
passengers; a $4,000 merry y-go-round,
stores, restaurants and other inter-
esting places. The cost Of the enter
prise will be about 10000 and will
be ready for opening on Memorial
Day.
The fishing pier at wildwood
Crest Is to be extended 100 feet
further into the ocean, the pier is
now about $50 feet long and is one
of the most unique piers of its kline
on the Atlantic Coast.
The resort is planning for an en-
tertainment for its Easter visitors
and cottagers. a dance is planned on
Saturday before Easter and on
Easter Monday. the ocean pier will
n A.
lmerry-go-round and several other
attractions. besides Hunts theaters.
Band concerts will be given on Sat
urday night and Sunday afternoon
on the ocean pier. Many other forms
of amusements are being planned
| for the holiday visitors.
The annual Easter ball to be given
by the Woman's Army and Navy
League at the Marine Barracks
! April 81 promises to be a very bril-
liant AFFAIR. Deep interest is being
displayed this year owing to the
number of war heroes who will bs
present.
| Another feature at the ball will
be the character reader. Nine. Libra
who will foretell many of the char.
acteristics of those present who de-
sire to know in what way they are
distinguished from their fellows.
! Part of the proceeds of this bal
will go toward helping to maintain
| the Soldiers, Sailors and Marines
! Club at 317 c street northwest
| which is one of the Oldest service
clubs of the country. Here an en-
listed man may get room and
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