23 Herald & Lantern 19 September '84 —

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\ By LIBBY DEMP FORREST THE AUTUMNAL EQUINOX will occur at 4:33 p.m. EDT on September 22nd. The sun will be moving into position in the sky this Saturday so that day and night are equal in length While we each hold to a favorite season (some people like every season), autumn is a. favorite time of year for many people who enjoy the beautiful fall colors. We'll take autumn anytime over wintertime. t • • • On the 23rd the sun enters the sign of Libra, the Scales, and stays in this sign of the zodiac until October 23. What else happens on the 23rd? The birthday of Euripides is remembered. Euripides was born 480 B.C. He is the last of the three most famous dramatists of the ancient world. Euripides is said to have written ninety-two plays; there are nineteen left. The other two famous dramatists were Aeschylus, the founder of tragedy, and Sophocles, the great Greek dramatist. Euripides was said to have been born on the very day the Greeks defeated the Persians in the great sea battle of Salamis. Those ancient stories make interesting reading no matter what the age. The autumn bird migration is at its height this week. Bird watchers always respond to this seasonal call and are out there with the binoculars. While the birds offer a great visual treat, the bird watchers put on almost as good a show. • * • When it comes to good cooking from the kitchens of Cape May county's fine restaurants, we suggest you treat yourself to a good time out at one of these spots; TWO MILE INN. For exceptional seafood, exceptional service — and exceptional views the Two Mile Inn, on the ■. Ocean Drive between Cape May and \ Wildwood Crest is an unbeatable choice. \ Overlooking the Intercoastal Waterway, J it is one of the county's best dining/enter- <- tainment place. You'll want to catch the seafood choices (pardon our pun) which include the famous fried Chesapeake oysters, one of our favorites. For hearty diners the Seafood Feast is an impressive assortment of lobster, shrimp, scallops, fish, mussels and clams, steamed in their natural juices and served in a kettle with lemon and butter. Have dessert in mind? We recommend the creme de menthe parfait. CAPT'N AHAB'S. We discovered Capt'N Ahab's a few years back and now it is at the top of our list whenever we want to have a quiet dinner with the family. While Route 47 can be a busy place, once we step inside Capt'N Ahab's we are only atunea to the peaceful atmosphere

TOP CONSERVATIONIST— Yvonne S. Ballenger. chairman of the Avalon Environmental Commission, receives Wetlands Institute s 1W< Conservation Award from institute chairman Roger Wood (or her efforts in preserving and restoring dunes in Avalon during ceremony at the Wings 'N Water Festival Friday night.

while we make our selections from the ample menu. Frank and Jane Bonner offer ocean fresh broiled or fried fish, lobster, clams, scallops, oysters, shrimp, crab, prime ■ rib, steaks, veal, chicken and Italian specialites. Not everyone does veal the way we like it, but Capt'N Ahab's invariably pleases us. Open Tues.-Sun. from 5 to 9. • • • GOLDEN INN. The Golden Inn has built a prestigious reputation as a first class restaurant offering the finest lodging, dining, dancing and cocktails. You can start the day at the Golden Inn located on the oceanfront at 78th St., I Avalon, with the Continental breakfast (chilled juice, croissant or Danish pastry, hot coffee or choice of teas) or with something more substantial such as choice of omelettes, Eggs Benedict or even steak and eggs. The luncheon and dinner menus also offer delightful choices. Dinnertime you can pull out all the stops at the Golden Inn. European, Continental and American traditions are served year round. We especially like the Broiled Lamb Chops "Marie-Louise"; another favorite is the Stuffed Lobster Tail "Eszterhazy". Desserts are well, frankly, incredible. We like the Raspberry Brulee; also the Black Forest Cake. (Naturally, we'd like something with Forest in the name). Everything at the Golden Inn is prepared with great style and demonstrable care. Dancing weekends to Five Easy Pieces. • • • DOCKSIDE GALLEY. The South Jersey Marina on Route 109 in Cape May is the setting for the Dockside Galley, a fishermen's place that everybody enjoys. Morning is our favorite time for enjoying the Docksides Galley, keeping an eye on the boats while savoring a good, hot cup of coffee. Then we take a look at the menu and choose breakfast — usually one of the omelettes (our favorite is the mushroom omelette). French toast is another favorite. Early birds and late, breakfast people will be pleased too with) the Docksides Galley. Open for lunch with lots of featured specialties. • • • DRAGON LADY. A Chinese delight in the heart of the Victorian City, the • Dragon Lady Restaurant serves the finest Chinese cuisine in a completely friendly and unobstrusive atmosphere. Even the noodles are homemade at the Dragon Lady. Open seven days a week (Monday-Thursday 4 to 10), and Friday and Saturday from 4 to II, you'll find the succulent dishes satisfy even the most distinguished palates. Located at 300Victor.an Plaza, Cape May

I County Calendar Items for COUNTY CALENDAR MUST BE RECEIVED THE THURSDAY PRIOR TO PUBLICATION Send them to Libby Dwnp P arrest P O Box 00. Cope May Court House. N.J 08210 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Duplicate Bridge, every Wednesday, (info 368 1421). at fi rehouse. Stone Harbor, 7:30 p.m. Amateur boxing. Music Pier. Ocean City. 8 p.m. THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 2C Elaine Jennings. Medicare Coordinator for Omnicare, , speaker at meeting of Lower Township Federation of Senior Citizens, at Millman Center. Bayshore Rd„ Villas, 1 p.m. " » "Darby O'Gill and the Little People". Disney movie. County Library opening after-school program, Court House. Atlantis Casino bus trip by Coast Guard Chief Petty Officere Association (info 884-1341). bus departs main gate at TRACEN, Cape May, 5:15 p.m. Jtbilairr Singers. Music Pier, Ocean City. 8 p.m. \ ] FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 21 j American Legion convention, (info 729-4000) Wildwood, through Sunday. Recruit Graduation Exercises, U.S. Coast Guard Training Center, parade field, Cape May. every Friday. 11 a.m. AARP meeting. Music Pier, Ocean City. 1 p.m. "Replacing Bitterness with Love." talk by Father Thomas Morgan during meeting of New Beginnings support group (info 399-2689 or 465-4272), Cape May County Extension Center, South Dennis rd„ Court House. 8 p.m. Fashion Show. Music Pier, Ocean City. 8 p.m. * , SATURDAY. SEPTEMBER 22 Autumnal Equinox. 4:33 p.m. EDT. Papermaking Workshop, (info 884-8628), Cape May County Art League, 1050 Washington, St., Cape May, 10 a.m. •• Restored Rusty Relics. Washington St. Mall. Cape May, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Decov Show. Music Pier, Ocean City, 10 a.m. -10 p.m. Burdette Tomlin Hospital Auxiliary Annual Horse .Show. 4-H Club Grounds. Court House, 10 to 6 thru Sunday Scottish Heritage Day: folk dancing, music and fare, Historic Cold Spring Village, (info 884-1810), Seashore Rd , Cold Spring * Women's Aglow luncheon, (info 465-4735 or 886-1610), speaker: Gloria Walsh, at Menz Restaurant. Rio Grande, 10:45 a.m. ,» • . , Annual Fallfest. Woodbine Developmental Center, ( info 861-2164). at Education Bldg. 11 to 4. . (Page 38 Please) "