The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-05-12
SAUFFLEY BEACH IS
WELL FITTED OUT
Management of PensacoIa's Newest
Pleasure Resort Announces Its
Program for the Summer.

The management of Saufley Beach,
in opening the resort to the public
next Saturday, made a brief explana-
ton yesterday of its manner of opera
ton and conduct during this season.
In taking charge of the property, UNI
der Its license from the secretaries of
war and navy, the Chamber of Com
merce was unable to use it's finances
in equipping and operating the prem
Uses for resort purposes, and adopted
the plan Of creating a committee and
authorizing this committee to incor-
porate and finance the repairs and
equipment by private subscription,
granting to the incorporators the con-
cessions in it's operation to reimburse
the expenditures made.
Was in Bad Condition.
The committee found the premises in
a bad state of repair, as it had been
practically abandoned for three years.
There was no wharf in existence, and
all the machinery and fixtures had
been removed 1t has taken thou
sands of dollars to rebuild the wharf
and equip the premises for operation,
and the company expects to put some
additional money into other improve
ments as soon as practicable.
Some OF the improvements made
consist of a first class water system,
both sanitary and drinking, including
shower baths; an electric light sys-
tenn carrying about $50 lights; a first
class dining room, in which limited
menu will be served; an adequate
dancing hall; bathing pavilion, with
ample facilities for the accommoda-
ton of ladies and men, with bath
suits for rent; a beach pavilion for
shade, etc.
Expect Crowds on Week Ends.
1t is the purpose of the manage
meht TO make the weeks ends, incIud-
Ing Friday, Saturday and Sunday, days
for the accommodation of large crowds,
having regular scheduled trips of both
largs and small vessels. Also, to put
on excursions from points as far east
and north as Atlanta and Birmingham.
and all intervening towns and cities,
which they hope will be patronized by
thousands of summer tourists. Other
days may be specifically arranged for.
to accommodate picnics and parties
Later It may be decided to keep open
every night
Reasonable Prices.
In the matter of charges to be made
to the public, it was permitted under
the license from the departments, to
collect % cents per person for landing.
and such further charges for the use
Of concessions as was deemed advis-
able. After mature consideration, the
committee decided to reduce the ini-
tial landing charge to the nominal sum
of 10c TO meet the cost Of erection and
upkeep Of the wharf
For the use Of locker rooms, show
ers. bath towels, etc. in bathing pavil-
ion, charge Of Zoe will be made for
adults and 15c for children under IL
years and bathing suits, If desired,
may be had for loo additional.
Albert Avery Manager.
The cafe prices viii be kept very
reasonable, and will be under the
management OF Mr.. Albert Avery. The
boats, engaged in transportation, have
agreed to give round trip rates from
the city for SOC and most of the boats
will give interchangeable tickets.
1t is hoped that these rates. II the
place is literally patronized, will be
sufficient to meet the overhead and
repay the original investment. The
schedule OF vessels will be announced
by advertisement from time to time.
The public is cordially invited to
the opening days, Saturday and Sun
day of this week.