Cape May County Herald, 10 April 1985 IIIF issue link — Page 31

Herald/ Lantern/ Dispatch 10 April '85 31

THOUSANDS OF TULIPS ARE ABOUT TO BLOOM IN CAPE MAY JUST IN TIME FOR April 27 - May 5, 1985 THE ANNUAL Sponsored by The Cape May Chamber of Commerce THE ANNUAL and The City of Cape May TULIP FESTIVAL

What a beautiful way to welcome Spring to a beautiful, unique place. Thousands of imported tulip bulbs haue been planted all over the city of Cape May, on the mall, in the parks and in many yards of Cape May's delightful

homes. Named in honor of Dutch explorer Cornelius Mey, the town's namesake, the "festival will include special events in the Rotary Park, the selection of the "Tulip-King & Queen" plus a coloring contest for all.

BE THE 1985 KING & QUEEN Boys and girls ages 8 to 12 are invited to submit applications to become Cape May's Tulip Queen and King to reign over the 4th annual Tulip Festival April 27 - May 5th. Residents of the greater Cape May area south of the canal are eligible for the contest Applications should include an essay of a minimum of 50 words on "Why I Want to be " King/Queen" and a black-and-white picture of at least 3x5 inches, which will be returned after the contest. The entrant's name, address, and telephone number should be on the back of both the essay and the photograph. Deadline for submission of entries to the contest is Monday, April 15. The Tulip Festival Committee of the Chamber of Commerce will judge the entries and notify the new King & Queen just before the Tulip Festival Entries should be sent to "Tulip Contest ." 202 Ocean Street, Cape May, N.J. 08204.

LOOK FOR THE SPECIAL EDITION OF THE CAPE MAY COUNTY outer Townshi Herald- Lantern CAPE MAY Herald-Dospatch On Wednesday, April 24th the Herald/Lantern and Herald Dispatch will publish a special supplement devoted to the festival, its schedule of events, the pro- . gram, features and photos regarding this special event. In addition to the normal 23,000 copies of the papers distributed on Wednesday, an extra 1,000 copies will be distributed at the event Saturday the 24th. TO RESERVE ADVERTISING SPACE IN THIS SPECIAL EDITION CALL TODAY 465-5055