New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-02-09
Fishing, Bathing and
Other Features attract
Many to Miami Beach
Snecial Corresnond

Special Correspondence
MIAMI, Fla, Feb S--When the New
York angler thinks Of Florida fishing
he naturally recalls tales of the giant
silver scaled tarpon. the ugly, mis-
shapen grouper or the fighting, ener-
getic barracuda. He gives little con-
sideration to the hundred other varie-
ties of tropical fish, all Of interest and
many gamey. Each species of fish in
Miami waters holds fascination for
the true angler.
There are the angel fish, red and
gray snapper, porgies, sailors choice,
turbot, white and yellow grunt, mana
host of others. In the Florida trop-
les the supply of deep sea game seems
almost inexhaustible. On some days
as many as fifty yachts return to Mi
ami at sunset. and very few anglers are
disappointed in their haul. Success
full New York fishermen of the week in
clude G. M. Seymour, William L. Craw-
ford, j. c.. Brady, J. Edwin Carter,
Samuel Norris, Edwin w. Salzer and
Martin H. Ackerly.
William H. Harris, of New York, and
son, returned the latter part of the
week from cruise among the keys
of Biscayne Bay with John Long. of
Elkins Park, Penn. Among the
trophies Of the deep was huge silver
king tarpon weighing 175 pounds.
Robert l.. Bacon and Mr.. and Mrs.
Douglas Robinson, of New York, will
soon return from a cruise to Havana
aboard their private yacht. They plan
to remain at the Royal Palm for some
time before leaving Florida.
Me- Horr1, Copoyo- Mo- Co,o
lyn Mount, of New York, are making
stay of several weeks at the Urmey
before going to Palm Beach
Mrs. Alfred Beadleston and Mr.. and
Mrs. j. J. Murphy, of New York, and
William E. Murphy, of Troy, are pass
ing a short time at the Royal Palm,
after spending late January at the
Royal Poinciana at Palm Beach
A large crowd packed the Royal Palm
sports exhibition. Willis Cooling gave
demonstration CT an electrical por-
polse. Incandescents were fastened to
him and when all other lights were
darkened he swan about the tank, civ
ing a perfect imitation of the porpoise.
Features of the evening were diving
contests, paJama race, relay race,
canoe fitting, obstacle race and tub
race. Later in the season swimming
Curtlss Field will compete for prizes.
A motor picnic was arranged on
Wednesday for Manhattan guests at
the Gralynn. Three cars filled with
young people were driven to the Royal
Palm State Park at Homestead. The
picknickers included Mr.. and Mrs. Ste
phen Ransom, Stephen Ransom, Jr.,
Miss lola Ransom, Bacon Clark, War
rem P. Abbott. Miss Cora Tator, Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Saxton and Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles D. Ireland, of New York.
The courts in the city park along
the Miami River have been attracting
host Of tennis players. So great has
been the demand that seldom are va
cant courts available in mid day. In
an exciting doubles match Mr.. and
Mrs. Duncan V. Blanchard, of New
York, defeated Miss Madeline Hodg-
son. of Yonkers, and Paul C. Roderick,
of East Orange, in four straight sets,
Is; 60; 60, and 4-2.
Beach in Perfect Condition
Never were the bathing grounds at
the Miami Beach Casino in such per-
feet condition. A protecting reef not
far from shore insures tranquil water
for those learning to swim. Frequent
ing the beach daily are George But
Ter Smith, George Underhill Henry r.
Sloan, P. w. Boardman, Arnott Pres
singer, Arthur II. Cooke, L. M. Lud-
lum, Mrs. George Ferguson, Miss Edith
Eastman, Miss Carmelia Simpson, Mrs.
Hiram BLADDER and Philip Hemenway,
of New York
Golhng continues to be leading
diversion at Miami. In an exciting
foursome, Wednesday afternoon, Lieu
tenant Colonel Hiram Bingham and his
brother, Alfred Bingham, Of Washing
+Nr
Of South Norwalk, and Richard Howe,
Of New York. Others playing regu-
larly this week were William B. Ba-
vier, of New Rochelle; R. N. Bullen,
Mrs. N. B. Whitcomb, Milton Sam
uels, Charles F. Beddell, and G. F..
Gorham, of New York; Mrs. +. x.
Mesick, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert F. Den
mis- and II. A. Polhemus, of Jersey City.
and II. l.. Wilson, of Kew Gardens,
L. I.
One Of the main social events Of the
week was pageant Of the allied ma
tions given by Mrs. Everest G. Sewell
at her Fourteenth Street home. The
! event was given in connection with the
meeting of Everglades Chapter of the
D. A. r. Allied flags were draped
about the walls, while in the dining
| room dolls, dressed in the costumes
of these nations, were grouped about a
playing fountain. Pink and white
roses were used lavishly Mrs Allen
Culver, Mrs. George 5. Reid, Mrs
Frank Cunningham. Mrs. william w
Head, Mrs. Chester NJ. knight and Mrs
Louis d. Gates, Of New York, were
guests ut the affair.
With the completion Of the new pole
grounds at Alton Beach and the ar
| rival Of several expert players and
speedy ponies followers Of this sport
are anticipating season Of unusua
activity on the beach.
The Halcyon Is entertaining Mr.. ant
Mrs. Robert r. Cochranc and Mrs
Adrian Is. Stewart. Of New York; Mrs
J. s. Parker and Ely Parker, of Free
port, N. r.; Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas ]
Foster and Miss May Foster, Of Ridge
wood. N. J.
joining the Gotham colony at tn.
Royal Palm this week we're Mrs. f.. M
Treat, Mr. and MRS. II. a. Bcrnhem
Charles p. Roe, William II. Beardslcy
Dir. and Mrs.. r. u. Doubleday, Mr.. en-,
Mrs. J. p. Sanct, MIR. and Mrs. r
Chauncey Anderson, Mrs. +. w
Mcekcr, Robert M. Gillespie Mis-
Olive Anderson, J. X. Bedding and Ben
>, jarnin Crowley.
Az the Urmey arc located Mr.. an,
= Mrs. Christopher II. Letter, Mrs. A. v
Mcmillan, James A. II. CowIes, Fred
erick II. Carr. Walter II. Martin, y,
! y, r. Blake, Mr.. and Mrs. Chester A
,, Arnold and james u. Truman, Of Ne,