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CITY NEWS NOTES (Continued from p*»e 4)

OCEAN VIEW

Jamea F. EoaUce left on Tliaraday afteruoon for Pittrbarg, Pa., in company with other member! of the Board of Freeholder*, to inspect a road, will re tern on Saturday. In accordance with the permiaaion granted by the Commiaaionera on Wednesday, the Sea Isle City Library la now located on the ground floor of the City Hall, in the room formerly occupied by Mayor Atwater as hia private office. This change ia a areal step forward, being mneb easier of access and far more comfortable than the larger room used hitherto on the second floor. A christening party was held Wednesday afternoon at Mr. and Mr* Arndt Gordon's bom*. The infant daughter of Mr. and Mr*. John T. Kehner waa christened Anna Bell, the sponsors being | its grandfather, Arndt Gordon, and it* i aunt, Mrs. Anna Fitch. Rer. John T. Gillison officiated. Those present ineladed Mrs. F. Fowkes, Mrs. C. Pfeiffer. Mr. and Mr*. Irving Filch, Mr*. J. T. Gillieon, Mr*. B. C. Beed, Mia* Matilda Bead and Mr*. C. Geo. Croneker. A fine collation waa served. The first silver gift to Anna Bell was one of the newly-coined dollar piece*, by Edwaid

B. Arnett.

The Parent-Teachers’ Association held a spirited meeting in the City Hall on Tuesday evening, the subject under discussion being “Should military training be encouraged in the public schools?’’ The coneensus of opinion seemed to be that it should not, and a number of different views of the situation were discussed pro and con by many of the severty odd residents who attended the meeting. The subject lo band was many times digressed from, and as a result a debate will be held, three on each side, on the subject at the next mealing of the Association. The formstion of an organisation by the women for Red Cross work, with a nurse or doctor to give lessons in the making of bandages, etc., was brought up and women wishing to join •‘•ere invited to ieave their names with the Secretary.

Mr*. Rolls Hewitt spent Ibnradty with her parent* at Avalon. John Snyder has moved to Millville. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Downam spent Monday at Cape May Coart Hoaee. Large numbers of young eels are being found collected on the flats in Ludlun' Bay Ly the baymen. Mias Cornelia Eckersley is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Corson at Palermo. Irving Stiaw, of Colling*wood, waa visiting among friends here Friday. Sterling Cole and family, of Court House, spent the week-end with his father, Engene Cole. Eugene Towneend and Capt. William Coombea were at Court House on business Saturday. Rev. Kanne rendered a very pleasing sermon to the P. O. S. of A. in Calvary Church Sunday evening. Alexander Smith has returned home after being employed inth«Thirty-fonrth street coast guard station, which waa recently abolished. Leslie Howell was an Ocean City visitor this week. Mr*. Aaron Delancey spent Thursday

at Millville.

Capt. Frank Gandy, of Oofcrt House, spent several day* of this week with hia son, Griffith Gandy and wife. Mrs. Frank Shaw has returned heme after spending the winter with her husband st Thirty-fourth street. Mrs. Amy Smith spent Tuesday at

Ocean City.

Tbs Business Men’s Association held an enthusiastic meeting in the City Hall last Tussdsy evening, with ten members present. The Treasurer reported a bslsnee of »».2S in U.* treasury, with all currant bill* paid, and the receipts of the meeting were MB.OO. The application of Robert T. Sir ren* for active membership was favorably acted upon and he waa declared duly elected. The Transportation Committee, Thomas E. Ludlam, Jr., chairman, reported that they had spoken with some Ocean City people about getting a through exprea* train to her isle City and Ocean Citjr or Stone K Jor. A date will be arranged for an interview with Superintendent Bockalew, ol the West Jersey Railroad, to bring this matter before him. The Secretary was instrarted to write a fsw of the moving picture mauufaoturf.rs with a view of getting them to oome to Sea Isle City and film the pound-net indostry. Two teams were organised, of five members each, to secure new in ember* and gel renewal* from old one* between now and the 13th of March, when a smoker will be held. The team that gets the most members, according lo the srrsngemei.', is to the guest of the losing team It i 'uner on March 2Uth. President Arnett presided at the meeting, and those present were Che*. M. Robinson, M. Luongo, Richard Uronecker, Irving W. Filch, Theodore HeBow, Loots Bruce, A. O. Rice and Thomas E. Ludlam, Jr.

SOUTH SEAVILLE rrum lhr QerrueeeSml. Henry Dooling and wife, of Clayton, ere in town on tosinesa Wednesday ol last week. Mr*. F. M. Ilitner spent a few days last week with Dr. Yerkea and wife at Tookahoe. Mrs. Alice Payne was a Philadelphia visitor on Thursday. Milton Grace, of Bridgeton, spent the week-end with bis parents here. Eugene Watson, of Millville, waa a Sunday vieitor with relatives. Mrs. Alfred Barnes visited her daughter, Mrs. Rosewald, at Pitman last week. Benj. Barnes, wife and son Lewis, Millville, were week-end visitor* with H. A. Payne and wife. Horace B. Payne was in Millville

Friday.

On account of the eerions illneet Mrs. Hewitt's mother the pot-luck social baa been postponed. Warren Miller was in Philadelphia on Saturday. Mrs. Richard Sutton and children, of Sea Isle City, spent the week-end with Mrs. Jacob Hutton st Cedar Grove. Washington Camp, No. 109, P. O. 8. of A., attended services in s body Bondoy evening at Calvary Baptist Church, rhere a special sermon on Washington was preached by the Rev. Kanne. Harmon Hilton spent Sunday with bis sister s* Cape May City. Horace A. Payne waa in Woodbine on Tuesday. Samuel Barnes, of Tuck shoe, spent Sunday at the homestead. Mrs. Bradford Steelman and Mias Margaret Steelman, of Camden, visited Mr*. Harry Pieraon op Saturday. Erueat Grace and wife entertained Rev. Raymond Kanne over Sunday.

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$1 ^ Round Trip to PHILADELPHIA A city rich in historic memories Sunday, March 4

Special Train law*** Hsa tale City 7.16 a. in. Returning, Isavss Philadelphia 7 JO p. in.

Mr~ See City Hall Towel, open I rum 12.90 to 4 p. m.. Independence Hall, open from I to 4 p. ; Memorial Hall and academy 1 Flue Arts, open from 1 to *> p. m.; Commercial and Cmveraitv Moeeums, Fairmouul Park and ZoologicaJ Garden and the many other object* ot intsiesl of "Tbs Quaker City.’’

Pennsylvania R.R.

T HE tonneau Is a sure sign that silhouettes are shifting. This remsrknbly chic model is put up In a plaid mohair, dark bine and green checked off with white, the flue accordion puiltlng giving the xebra effect. A high straw turban on Persian lines is a fit accessory for so smart a gar

There is n ironuunceil vogue for bronze nn.l llcln brown shadea for evening wear, ami the effo-llvencaa of

this combination was seen in a gown of the palest brown charmeuse veiled with bronze lace run with metal thread. A scarf of manve pink silk Introduce* a charming touch of color contrast * * * Chenille ornaments and crocheted worsted flowers and motif* are being used on outing hats and scarf sets, and it in said that these will be used extensively for dres* and waist embel-U.-liwcnt for spring. ANNA MAY.

AVALON trom th* limit- Oonummdimt. Edwin S. Titus waa at this resort on Friday last lor the monthly meeting ol the Security Building and Loan Association. . Mr. and Mrs. Howard Johnson are spending several weeks her* with Mr. Johnson’s parents. Mrs. Kolia Hewitt is with her mother, Mrs. Charles W. Tavlor, who has been confined to her bed lor several days. Richard W. lioeenbanm waa an oat ol town visitor on Monday. John Barron, who is a student at the U. of P. Dental College, spent Sunday with bis parente, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Barron. Clarence Price has returned to Avalon after a sUy of nearly a week with friend* and relatives in Parkertown. Mia* Rebecca Everett is a guest at the home of her brother^! Plaiusboro, N.J Mr. and Mrt. E. I xtoy Lowden have gone to Ciundon, where he ia employed by tbs Victor Talking Machine Co. Mrs. William Johnson spent Wednesdr; here at the home of her sister, Mr*. Samuel Morton. Mrs. Thomas Needham entertained bn sou, Dr. J. J. Needham, of Philadelphia, on Sunday. Robert N. Hess, wife and Miss Abbis Small wood have returned to thsir home In Uiis resort after a stay ol nearly a month with relatives In Bsllsplaln, N. J. Mr*. John R. Thompson spent Friday here William H. Coltiaou and brother were tiers on Monds) , staking out s number ol lots on abiel. houses are lo b* erected. Mias Amelia Williams, abo has been s guest o* Mrs. Ralph Peterson, has gon* to Philadelphia to visit relatives.

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' DENNISVILLE from Iki ~Tim*t~ Cvmiptmdtnl. Miss Dorothy Hemphill is absent fur s week’s slay with relatives in Philadel-

phia.

The ioe cream social held Saturday evening netted several dollar* for the miesiou food of the Sunday echool. Mr* Jeeake Alexander Is wilii her sisr in Philadelphia for a week's visit. Miss Annie Jones visited her niece In Merchanlvillc for the week-end. Mr*. Fannie Hemphill made a bunsee trip to Philadelphia on Tuesday. An entertainment end ice cream sale was given by tb* public school on February 22d, the proceeds, with help Iroiu the Slate, to be used for the purchase of a victrola. Mr*. Harry FVMar was a vieitor to Philadelphia on Saturday, returning Monday. The Women's Chrietiau Temperai Union held a Willard memorial service on Tuesday night at the home of Mr*. Mary Gandy. The auditors of the Loan and Building Association met for their annual duliea Saturday. The work waa soon com pleted, as its affairs weie in such good

shape.

Mies Nellie Beasley is again with her Aunt Rhode, who ha* again been undi-i the physician's cars. Howard Van Arledaleu is arranging to move to Chester in a few weeks, as he has secured employment st s ebem ical plant there. The removal will cause great regret, as Mr. V. is an active worker in the Sunday school and not readily replaced. Edwin Stilee and family, of Court House, spent Sunday with James Stiles. The loz hunters have again been successful in securing a tine specimen. Grant Fowler being the Incky banter Frank Boshneli, Jr., spent Sunday with his family, retnruing to his new position in Philadelphia on Monday. Mrs. John Connor and daughter ere tuning relative* in Philadelphia A brother of the sawyer, Jacob Heller, ha* obtained employment at the saw mill, filling the vacancy made by Preston Ntaunix leaving. Several ladies were Invited to the hot of Mrs. Fannie Hemphill to meet Mi Lewis and Mis. I-aliinrr Baker, who s organising suffrage leagues throughout the county, fen names are uecesssiy ior a league A* only six were preseui another call for a meeting will he issued

STRATHMERE

George Tayloi, of Brooklyn, it spending a iew days with Mrs. W. G. Car-

■thera.

A bazaar was held in the school house on Friday evening, February 16th, by the girls ol the Home Arte Club. Mr. C. B. Winters was in town one day last week. George McGanbry spent s lew day* hsre last week, visiting Mr. H. A. Wltt-

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Miss Bertha Caldwell spent last Friday in Stralhmere. VV. A. P. Thompson spent the weekend with H. A. Wittkamp here. A Valentine party was given by Miss Bertha Wittkamp at her home on February 14th. Following gsiurs. music and dancing luncheon was servi-d dining room, which war besatiinlly decorated ior Uie occasion. Elizabeth Reed won the “bachelor's button," Dolphins McCullough the "wedding ring,” Geo. McGauhey the '•thimble,” Ida Smith the "heart," and Joseph McCullough the "wishbone." Ice cream, heart shape, was served. The favurs ior the girls were cnuiplire kellies on three poles and lor the boy* heart-shaped baskets. Thoee present were Elizabeth Bred, Ida Smith, May McCulloogb, Del1 Inne McCullough, Mary Carothers, Bertha Moilihinweg, Perla Caldwell, Bertha VVittkaiup, William Heed, Chas- Reed, Elmer lU-ed, Joaeph McCullough, Geo. McGauhey, Harlan Wittkamp. Harry Wittkamp. Mr. H. A. Wittkamp and daughter Bertha spent Saturday m Philadelphia. Joseph McCullough motored to Sea isle City on Sunday to spend the evening with friends. Not Playing the Gams. Mrs. Flu Suburbia—The next door jirraon mo*t U- a very auspicious char actor. Hubby Why so? Mra. F. B--She employs a maid who la deaf and dumb, the uiewn cat!-New York Jour-

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I Tursdav night at the home of Eliza!

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. and Mm. Washington Ernest are usd lo lh>' bouse w llh severe cold*, s. Aims Downs spent the week-«iid

Tb* oottag* prayer meeting was held j with Hand* st Usiiy .'teach.

WOODBINE

Mr. and Mra. Rabinoritz spent several day* in New York City. Mr. W. B. Yndlsky returned from a bur me** trip to New York City. Doctor Stambler, of Philadelphia, is lending several weeks with Mr. and Mra. Lonie Shapiro. Mr. W. K. Harris is in New York

City.

Mies Anna Katz spent several days with her family. Miss Rae Fine visited Woodbine. Doctor Stambler and Mr. Harry Lifebaa spen*. several days in Atlantic City. Mrs. Danerhirscb, of Ne# York City, ia spending several weeks here with her relatives. Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Yudizky are spending their first wedding anniversary at Atlantic City. Rabbi M. Wolf is here in behalf of the Jewish Consumptive Relief Society of Colorado. Preparations are being made for the Eison art exhibit, which will be held at the Central School building, February 28th, March 1st and 2d. Mr. W. B. Btrack visited Court House on Saturday. From there be journeyed to Philadelphia and attended a banquet given by the ainmni of Ureinus College. The county Grammar School Baseball Lsagoe has arranged its schedule. The first K»me will be played at Woodbine with Denniaville on March 24th. Mis* Beatrice Levin left town to join her family in Philadelphia. Mr. B. Gaidetsky left town. He will make his home in Philadelphia. Mies B. Kolinsky entertained some of the teacbere at her home Saturday after-

noon.

Mr. F. O. Hartman spent Tbareday and Friday at Atlantic City, attending s meeting of the supervising principals. Mr. M. Subber spent the week-end ii_ Woodbine, visiting friends and relatives. Mr. Powers, of Philadelphia, spent Sunday in Woodbine. esere. Jack and Dan Kappen epeul the week-end with their family. Mr. Morris Share was a week-end

aitor.

Mr. David Kennan spent the weekend in town. Mr. Moe Koeenfield spent eeveral day* with hia family this week. Mies Nina Bayard baa returned from a visit to New York City and is spending ■everal days at home. Mies Saperritz, ol Philadelphia, gave a very interesting talk on “TheCongree■ional Suffrage Union" Satorday afternoon at Liberty Hall. Mrs. P. O. Hartman has returned from a visit to Phi'auelphia and West Leesport, Pa. Mr. Sternberger spent the week-end in Philadelphia. Mr. 1. W’aahawar spent Sonday in our

town.

The Baron de Hirach Agricultural School exercises it ere field Thursday morning ai the De Hirsch Hall. The farewell dance was givs& Thursday evening. All present bad a very enjoyable

time.

Miae Lena Nappen and her mother spent several uuy ■ in Philadelphia, shop-

ping.

STONE HARBOR

Ice boats were at work in Shelter ] Haven basin Satorday, cutting a way lor the coal bargee to gel from the wharf - to the dredge. Rev. Jed. H. Copp, of Philadelphia, ' was in charge of the anion services Banday evening in Borough Hall and had a good congregation. Harry Miller, brother of Erneel and Gna, returned with the "Sixth" from the border and apent part of hie first days at home with bis mother at her cottage here. The published list of prize winuera in the school contest at the County Fair last fall gives us three numbers: Helen Hinee, first honor for biacott; Emma Troxel, second, for mnilins, and Frank Klaverkamp, first, for pumpkins. The Grange pantomime, "Wanted, a Wife," is to be repealed in the opectstunum at Court House this (Friday) evening for the benefit of the local Suffrage Leagues ol the two communities and the Stone Harbor Grange. At Grange meeting Saturday nigth Mrs. Helen Scully was obligated in the primary degrees, it being thought best lo uo this as applicants are elected instead ol waiting tor a class to be formed. Later, when mere are enougn to make it an occasion, the degrees are given in toll form to all under obligation. The Stone Harbor “baby enow," held last week to add to me ebair land for the Sunday school room of me new ebureb building, pleased every one. The "caat" was not quite tilled, as a number of little mothers were kept at bouii. by wbooping-coogb, and their dulls had to keep them company. Part 1 waa of singing and recitations by the children, while Part 11 was of me liuie mother* and their dolls. The memorial and other stained glass windows will all be in place in the church building this week, giving the Catechu ji Class me assurance that me building will be ready lor me rite of Coufirmauon on Palin Sunday. The pews selected and ordered are of oak. The children made almost euougn at the Stone Harbor "baby show” >aat week to pay tor 1 the chair* ol the buuuay achool room.

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DIAS CREEK Mrs. Deborah Lloyd is visiting her daughter, Mrs. John Long, at Cape May this week. Mi*. Zadock Sharp, of Leesburg, is being entertained at the home of her son, Cspt. Zadock Sharp and fainilr George Morton was a Philadelphia visitor on Saturday. Uriah Norton was a Holnieshurg visitor for several days last week. Charles Fowler, of Court House, finds work about his farm here. Harry Bradeuburg waa a Philadelphia visitor over Sunday. The baptists have changed their prayer meeting night from Saturday to Friday. Mr. L. D. Compton w>* a Dennisville visitor one day last weak, Harry Erricson and wife spent an evening last week at Wildwood. Daniel Stewart entertained hie nncle from Wilmington last week. Harry Bradenburg has moved into his new bungalow at North Diaa. Richard Lloyd and family visited Court House friend* on Thoraday. Ellis Norton, of Grassy Sonnd, ws* a Friday visitor at home. Mrs. L. D. Compton spent Thnraday asi at Goshen. Our former Assistant Superintendent, Charles Vaneman, of the Bethlehem pioving grounds, has been trsnsfrired to the May's Landing proving grounds, and T. H. Douglass will take his plsee here. Miss Little Heny, of Millville, visited Mra. Lewis lioffurr last week. Mra. John Wahl gave a George Washington party at her bouii on Thursday. February 22d. Mrs. Garfield Lloyd sod Master Lcn j Norton visited Mrs. Maiy F. Norton, at j Seaville, one day lest week. Herbert Lloyd is tbc proud lather of I a new baby girt. Ralph Norton ia building a new power boat for work in lbs bay.

>4R6«IN FOR QUICK SALE

B A 20-room t-ottag ot Boarding-house on Matilda stre. I. Apply to Sea lele City Building an > Loan Atisociat'n. Talk It over with any ol the Directors or R- W. CROXECXUL Sfc*v. S« Uk Gtr

A Gmk eteUige fisberman's dive to a j depth of 2U2 feet tn the sea la believed j to bo the w orld a roounl for a man uu | protected by any son ot diving appa-j

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