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At THE CHURCHES

' Her. John T. Giiliaoa.fafllor. Mr. J. C. Jocher. Jr., k rammer retident here and * deacon of Menaiah Church, this week wrote a fine and friendlj' letter to the pastor and congregation, enclosing the nnta! check that comes month!* from Mr. and Mrs. Jocher for church rapport. Mr. Jocher and family are enthusiastic boosters for

this resort.

Two thousand four page pamphlets have been printed by the Tncw job printing department for the Lutheran Synodical Committee on Heme Missions. These circulars will be earefilly circulated among ministers, church officers, Sunday school teachers, etc., for the purpose of enlisting those of this class who visit the seashore in s special campaign of church activitr this summer season. It-to-sfeggeated that local choreb p. ople secure copies and enclose them with their letters to friends. The movement is non-sretarian and arill do our coast towns some lasting good. Get

some circulars and mail them

Rev. C. P. Swank, pastor of Ursee Lutheran Church of Camden, made a visit to the pastor and congregation of

of this week. On Thursday night the visiting minister msde an address st the Lutheran chapel to a very morli interested audience. Rev. Swank is pres-

ident of the Ministerial Association Lenten services are being held at Meesiah chapel every Friday afternoon from

4 to 5 o'clock. The foil schedule of

services held each week is as follows:

At 11 and 8 o'clock on Sunday, regular worship with liturgy, choral tinging and sermon; Sunday school meets at 2:90 and it conducted on the graded system of pic to res and rtories, with Bible dnat

for adults, taught by the pastor.

Thursday the Ladies' Sewing Circle meets st 3 o’clock, and on Friday the

Lenten hour is observed from 4 to 6.

childcen s service, for both boys and girts, is held every Saturday afternoon at 8 o'clock, the storv-telling method Of interesting and instructing the litUe

folks being n*«d at these meetings. On bundsv evening an address will be delivered by the pastor on

and Jericho; or, tbe Roughs and Toughs

of Our Savior's Time," at 8 o'clock.

OCEAN VIEW Wrsm Its 'Tlwis* Oswemsadset. Mrs. Adolph Edwards, of Mill villa, was tbe guest of her mother, Mrs. Lydia Corson, this week. Ernest Downam baa returned borne after being employed ia Philadelphia for tbe winter and wrfl resume firming this

Mrs. Amy Smith attended tbe funeral of Bteven Stephens at Boeaky's Point on Wednesday. Mias Myra Way was tbe guest of ber brother Lincoln and family at South Amboy tbi* Mrs. Aaron Delancey and two grandchildren, Earl and Hazel Conover, spent the week-end with relative* at Court

House.

Mias Francos Smith was tbe guest of Mr. sod 'Mia. Washington Van Gildci, st Petersburg, severs! dsra of this week. Edward Decani, of Sea Isle, was tbe guest of bis mother, Mrs. Anna DeVanl, this wsek. Z. Townsend Gandy, who baa been spending tbe winter months in tbe Qua- » '-Uy, baa returned home. I«arge numbers of dead celt have been ei! since the heavy ice, which wi inches thick. Tbe grammar school was closed on Washington’* birthday and also on Fri-

Church Thursday and Friday b "‘ tegular session* were held on

SEA ISLE CITY METHODIST CHURCH.

A. C The membi miUne are sti and friends t they are briug pledge* for cii Conference yei Tbe • church splendid recoi Hue of eburd members were and four rem to other Metbi bad only one our congregati firuff Tbe mi been well ati church has hi years. The y expense* and full. Next bunds; preach on "Tt pel." The bn noon will be praise. Tbe -. p. u» jodei i V Muter. lh done during tl by the pa* tor and as the rep given it will b Ua favorite byi

nee Corn-

and daily gifts v the new Sunday, ear baa a in every reive new tbe year nberabipa 'Ve have ranks of i Fran i irch have Jally the for many i current a paid in astor will ’ tbe Uoetbe afterXian and e is 8:45 f Mrs. A. ireb work be given £ ear irtmeut is

Epworth Ltagua Next Sunday, March 4U), it tbe ttrat SondBy ol tbe new eonferenoe year. The Epworth League, under U>e leadership of Miat Helen Miller, wri! present an inlertaung program of •elect music, Bible readings and -alka. The Interest in the League meeting* and tbe attendance have improved wonderfully tbe paat wintei. It if proposed to make the League auil better thia year and to increase Ua memberabip. All are cor dually invited U> attend tbe meeuuga and become member* of tbe League. Tbe aervice* commence at 6:45 m., dosing at 7:90, lollowad b preaching by U.e pastor A. S. bTLKLHAX, League Kditoi ST. JOSEPH’S K. C. CHURCH. Rev. J. J. OTamd, Rector. Mass Sunday and waak-days at eight o'clock. Sunday school every Sunday at two o’clock, followed by Benediction. Confessions every Saturday evening and Thsreda. before Piret Frida* Her Ad*** “Ah." he said a* he led her back to ber eeat after the waits. 1 )ust love "Well “ Lhe replied aa ate attempted

r (wkh feeUagi Will Vuh'* ifrum tpgh f tte » a gun and 1 tt try nw

Lincoln's birthday,

Miss Sarah Somesi attended tbe dance at Ocean City Thursday evening. Edmond Sutton, of Millyille, apent iverel day* this week with his annt,

Ur*. Matilda DeVaol.

Alexander Smith ia substituting at tbe Ocean City coast guard station. Griffith Gandy spent Sunday at Ocean

Oily.

Owen Dervin it risking among relatives in Philadelphia. Frank Sharp, of Sea lale, spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Sharp. Mr. Kud Mrs. LyTuan Warner entertained Uieir daughter, Mias Gertrude, of Minatols, on Sunday. Capt. Frank Shaw has been reabifted to the Anglrsea coast guard station. A Martha Washington supper was held st tbe M. E. parsonage Thorsd ,y evening for the benefit of tbe missionary fund. An exceUsnt sapper was prepared, which was very enjoyable to all of tbe participant*. About eighteen dollars vere cleared.

GOSHEN Mr*. Frank Royal and children, of Camden, are spending a few days with ber parent*, Mr. and Mrs. William Armstrong, Jr. Cspt. Libran Grace and daughter, Mrs. Douglass Cox, of Delmont, spent Thursday with Mrs. M. E. Mixner. Miss Annie Masr-r was able to reopen her school, after an illness of several days, suffering with tbe grip. Mrs Lewis Coreon was a recent visi- * to Cape May and Camden friends. Pastor and Mr*. Bugg, Mrs. L. H. rfwain, Mrs. Frank Bright and daughter Mabel, left on Tuesday to attend Conference at Atlantic City this week. Mrs. William Coreon ia quite ill with congested lungs. Mrs. Mina Smith, of Dias Creek, spent a day last wsek with South Goshen

friends.

LeRoy Grace, of Saranac Lake, N.Y., ia spending s few days st borne, Ibe lest of J. W. Grace. Alfred Rhoades bas secured s position at Slone Haibor aa carpenter. J. W. Grace spent Thursday night at Augleaea with Mrs. Grace and reports very little improvement in ber health. W. Hughes, Mark Hughes and Alfred Rhoades were at Stone Harbor on Friday, digging clams, and report them more than plentiful. TbeFbilatbeana were most delightfully entertained hy Mrs. Frank Bright and daughter Mabel on Thursday afternoon. About twenty-two members were present. Tbe bouas was tastefully decorated for tbe oocssion. Key. H. bugg, president and founder of tbe Junior League, gave a farewell •octal on Saturday evening. Mrs. Georgs Richardson is having s delightful visit with ber sister in Phila-

delphia.

Lewis Compton, s stttdent of Dickinson College, will sing in tbe M. E. Church Sunday evening. March 25th. Mr. and Mrs. 1. S. Ludlam have been > the sick list all winter but are now improving, looking forward to good roads and pleasant drives.

S TOCKING ETTK is more than holding lu own for tte latest designs, both In aUk and finest WOOL Posed by Ruby* fle Berner, this graceful one place '* of putty colored cloth built with aide plaited front and back attached to a fitted girdle on tbe

straight new lines. The hip drape, when not distended, falls In line with the plaits. Please notice tbe military collar and caffs.

DENNISVILLE

FARM NOTES Hie commercial trucker* and market gardener* ol New Jersey sre taking a lively interest in tbe new method cl losing spinach, lettuce, parsley and carrot seed out ol doors on or before March Irt. Tbe idea is being advocated by K. W. DeBauu. extension specialist market gardening ol the State Agricultural College at New Brunswick. N. J. This method has been thoroughly listed out in various parte ol the State and lies teen found to produce these crops ten dsy* earlier than when planted according to the usual method after tbe ewil it thawed out. A brief practical outline of this method is prepared for distribution upon request, and firs* complete directions for planting on tte vanens kinds etaoU.

Tbe public school entertainment held on February 22d was each a sncceea that it will be repeated during the week, tbe proceed* to be divided between the church and school. Samuel Woolaon made a flying trip to Philadelphia on tbe 22d. Mr. and Mr*. Washington Earnest are ■pending the week witli their grandson, Wm. Thompson, at Goshen. Artlmr Clarke, of Philadelphia, was a sojourner at tbe Williams cottage lor a' few days recently. Mrs. Jeaeie Alexander returned on Monday evening from a ten days' visit to her siaters in Philadelphia. Misa Grace Neal, of Burleigh, was a caller in tbe village on Monday. Eight persona were received into membership at tbe Sunday morning services of tbe cbnrcb. Tbe Sunday school will hold the annual election ol officers on Tuesday evening. Mis* Mamie Gandy visited bar friend, Mrs. Charles Bu'cber, for the week-end. Mis* Dorothy Hemphill ia at pn with ber aunt, Mra. IJaary Riil!*, who

is ill.

Mias Hannah Fidler is again occupying ber home, after a two weskt' visit with ber nephew, Chas. Fidler at South Dennis. Mrs. Burton Coreon and three intersating children were guests of Mr. Corson's mother recently. Dr. C. W. Way was a delighted participant ol tbe University day exercise* held in Philadelphia on Waahinglon'i birthday. Mrs. Amtlia Smith, of Linwood, is the guest of her sister, Mrs Beesft Somei Raymond Weatcou visited bis parents for several days, returning to his work in Philadelphia on Monday. Mrs. Frank Bushuell is with ber husband in I’hiDdelpbia, tbe gueet-of Mr. Albert Bushnrll. Uriah Turpin, our new neighbor, was engaged Monday ploughing his garden, the tlrat indication of spring. Frank High, of Goshen, has been busily employed sawing wood for Harry Wrs'coU end other*, who now have prosperous looking wood piles. In addition to targe quantitiee of po-taUM-t snipped from our elation, dealers baled h»y have been delivering Severn! loads of tbe latter for shipment. Only one thunder gust i* recorded in our vicinity during February, and so fat I mgs havo been beard, which is un-

usual.

Complete *. «erd of the post week In real eeUU ecUviUes in the oounty ta t wMkty fMkm * Cta TUm*.

DIAS CREEK From :k* -Timn- OofTMeoedsal. Elmer Tuttle m-1 wife, of Long Island, are visiting relatives and friends here Uii* week. Joseph Zimmerman, o! Pennsgrore, spent tbe week-end with bis parents in this place. Jeremiah Norton, who went to tbe Methodist Hospital a few weeks ago, ia imp roving. William Bateman has gone back to Wildwood again to work for Coombs

A Co.

Ellis Thompson was in Atlantic City on Monday. Robert Hamilton, of Pennsgrove. was t Sunday visitor a*, borne. Fred Atkinson and wife were in Clayton Thursday, attending the faneral of Mrs. Atkinson's grandmother. Harry Flaber and family, of Cape May] spent Monday with hie parent*, Mr. and Mr*. Joel Flaber. Morris Brooks, ol Philadelphia, w Saturday visitor here with bis wife. Mrs. Lillie Ballenger eras called to Bridgeton on Saturday on account the death of ber husband, Richard Bal-

lenger.

Mrs. Annt Norton was a Court House shopper on Monday. Jay Reed and son, of Vineland, were Sunday visitors with George Reed and

family.

Herachel Taylor and wife spent Sunday with Harry Krriceon and wife. The Ladies' Aid will meet at tbe Baptist Church Tuesday afternoon. Mias Maggie Edwards gave a talk at the Methodist Church Sunday svening. Mrs. John Wahl entertained tier brutb- , Harry Beau, and other* from Philadelphia on Sunday. Mrs. Coleman Norton gave a tea k some of her friends Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. McUahev. of I'biladel phis, ware visiting Mrs. Leighton Palmer over Saturday and Sunday Mr*. Ell wood Howell was an Ocean City visitor on Thursday. r. and Mrs. Leighton Palmvr spent Waaliiagton's birthday in Philadelphia. Uriah Norton visited his wn at Grassy Sound oa Thursday. The Larkin Club met with Mr*. Bell Erncaou on Thursday.

May belle- See tbe beautiful engage mrut ring Jack gave mu laat night Estelle—Cradoux! Ha* that Ju»t got an-und to you! Chin*** Language. Tte CblueNe language U reckoned to be tte must unteL-hly and Intricate la

I Do Your FrlHag,

WOODBINE Mrs. J. Lipman, of Naw Brunswick, •Pfnt sevsral days in town, visiting rela-

tivss.

Mrs. Lait, of Chicago, visited Mrs. Lipman. Mr. and Mra. Diamond, of Sea lale City, spent Sunday ia Woodbine. Lavis Goldberg spent n few days with bis parents. Messrs. Goldberg and Berkstein, of New York, visited friends for several

days.

Mr. J. Rabtnoviu spent tbs week-end in New York City. Mr. and Mra. M. L. 'Bayard took a trip to Florida. Mrs. W. K. Harris spent tbe week in New York City. Mr. and Mrs. R. Lipman, of Nonna, and sister spent several days here. Dr. and Mrs. Goldbot were recent visitors. Miss Nina Bayard returned from a trip to Pbiladelpbia. Mra. Kline spec', the week-end in Philadelphia. Mrs. Slntsky and ftmily have left for Philadelphia. Misa Frances Marcos spent severs! days in Philadelphia. Mr. A. Yndizky spent Saturday in Pbiladelpbia and Sanday in Wildwood. Rabbi Haas, of Harrisburg, spent several days in town. Hyman Lifthtu spent a lew days in Philadelphia. W. B. Yndizky has gone to New York

City.

Mrs. Berkman ia visiting in New York

City.

Mr. L. Janofsky ia spending soverai days here. Mr. J. Hoffman and family have returned to Woodbine. Mr. Greenberg, of New York, was a week-end visitor. Mrs. Do Yus spent tbe week-end at Wildwcod. Mr. H. Bestem attended tbe athletic meeting at Court House. Mias Thompson spmt Saturday in Millville. Messrs. Saltxman, Goodman and Ruder mm, former members of tbeH. A.b.,

STONE HARBOR

Chief of Police Harry Jakemeit was surprised with a birthday dinner at tbe Turpin bouse, Tuesday, February 20th. Tbe "cake” bad only one candle, but this was.big enough to make up into the three score apd ten hi* friends are

’hoping for him.

Edwin Leavens RUodee, of Ardmore, Pa., waz a guest at a fried clam dinner at the coast guard station on Wednesday

of last week.

Alice Harris, musical director of the Riverton schools, was a guest of Mra. Turpin and Mias McCraven last week. W. L. Turpin »nd sou Keimard will begin worjc on Monday on two cottages at 11th street, Avalon, for Contractor Wm. Eiaenberg, of Woodbine. Both are aold and must be ready for tbe occu-

pants by Jane.

Mrs. Sutcliffe has been down with tbs grip since ter return from Philadelphia, but ia improving. Signor Cappachious baa rented tbe boauhop* of Capt. Edward Keiaall on 82d street, and will use them for making and repairing his nets and for storage. The drug store is to occupy the south end of tbe Mountenay Buildingou Third avenue, across from the feity entrance. William L. Turpin and wife and their sou Kennard and wife were in PleaamtvUJe last week, attending the funeral oi Mr*. Kennard s sister. Oscar Horton with milt and little M**

AVALON

tram Ut M-W <:«»•».»—s—i. Mrs. Man nee Gandy spent Monday here with ber husband, who Is in tte coast guard station. Mra. William Johnson was a Wednesday visitor at Avalon. Howard High returned to his borne after spending a few days with relatives in Philadelphia. Louts B. Rank was in this resort on ibursday lost, looking alter tome improvements which he is having made to hi* Sixth street cottage. Mrs. James E. Corneal epent Saturday and Sunday at the borne ol ber father,

Miss Rose Benson has left for Philadelphia. MiasGoIdblatt is* spending several days m Philadelphia. Mias Elmore Subber spent the weekend in Philadelphia. Mr. Jaeoteohn, of New York, paid a abort visit to Woodbine. Mr. Btadden,of Syracuse, visited Mias Finkelstein. Toni Uiwacki paid a visit to bis family in Nawark. Mr. and Mr*. Aim Shropshire visited their parents. Mrs. B. Bushnell spent a few days in Ocean View. Mr*. A>m Yndizky spent a few days with her family. A number of studefiU at the H. A. S. have left for positions. Bob Perlman spent Saturday at Millville. Tbe Shropabires spent several days at Millville. Louis Snapiro visited Philadelphia on Saturday. The Etson art exhibit, held at tbe Central School building, was a luocess. Ail preaent enjoyed tbe entertainment. Mr. Benjamin, Dr. Lipman md Mr. Fels were recent visitors. Miss Ida Collegemm is spending some time in Washington. Nathan Cohen was a recent visitor in Woodbine. Sam Dmerbirecb, of New York, was a visitor to bis brother xud family. Mrs. L. C Abramson spent Msturday in Philadelphia. Mr*. William Eisenberg visited Philadelphia Saturday.

PETERSBURG from Ms *-nm*s~ CsrrsswiwSsX. Mrs. Lilburn Hess, ol Tuekmoe, vUited ter sister, Mrs. Martha Brown, last

week.

Mrs. Frank Sharp, of Sea Isis City, visited ber sister Wednesday and Thursday of last wsek. Capt. C. Smith bought a bore* last

week.

Ed. Ingersoll and wife were in Ocean City laat week. Jules F. Blake was iu Tuckaboe between trains Thursday. 1‘eter Hoff, of Salem, was iu town over Sunday. Mra. Mary Ingersoll visited Mr*. Wm. L'svault at Seaville laat week. Mra. Francs* Smith, of Ocean View, visited her ancle here several days last

week.

Laou Mickle and wile, of Dover, spent a week at bis bv.me here. Miaa Livia Weatcou, ol Pbiladelpbia. visited bet parents over Sunday. Flovd Young and wife, of Camden, were guests of Leslie Coreon and wife Sunday. Harry Robbins, Jr., md wife, of Eddystore, were iu town Sunday. Mrs. L. C. Blake was in Pbiladelpbia Wednesday. Somers Sack journeyed to Ocean City Friday. Fred Carter and. wits entertained his mother and sister Grace, ol Ocean City, this week. Quite a number went to Tuekaboe on Saturday evening to attend tte play given by U T. H. 8.

Friend* of Mr. and Mrs. MauriceCnane gr ve item a serenade on Saturday night. After makiug as much noise as possibly could he made they were ail invited into lbs noose, where a pleasant evening was spent with the bride and groom. Charles O. Gill was a Sunday visitor at the Homestead. Mr. H. D. Werkheieer recently visited this resort. Mrs. France* H. Smith visited friends in Ocean City for several days this week. Mrs. L. liallett Kiuig is now at the home of her mother, Mrs. Charles W. Taylor, of thia place. Mrs. Taylor, who bas betn routined to her bed for over a week, is now improving slowly. Mias Marion Nichols was a Philadelphia visitor on Friday last.

SOUTH SEAVILLE from Ut Corrttpontm. George Rior is with his family for a few days. Bliss Helen Fisher was with her parents on Washington's birthday. Mrs. F. M. Uituei is entertaining company from Philadelphia. Virgil Pierson has accepted a position with the Pennsylvania Railroad at Millville. Chas. Preston is confinei pi the house with a bad cold. Misa Mary Ella Preston xpriit the w eekend with her brother in Camden. Mrs. Edward McAllister was a weekend viaitor with friends in Florence. Mrs. Rose Hilton and Miss Margaret Langley spent Uie past week with friends in Eatellville. Elmer Cowan, of East Orange, md Edward Gleason, of Newark, were here a couple ol days, overhauliug the track of the Standard Gil Company. The Juniors of the M. K. Church held n candy, cake and ice cream tale at lbs home of Mrs. F. M. Hitiier on Saturday afternoon. It was a success both financially and socially. John Berry and wile, ol Camden, ars visiting Mrs. Berry’s father, Oscar Burley. Hcrtcbt! Berry, of Millville,spent Saturday night with fneuds hare. Frank Ross was at Penusgrov* on Tuesday.

STRATHMERE fro*. Iht "rtSMS" CerrssiKmSfol Edward Endreas spent a few days her* at his cottage. Miaa Bertha Wittkamp spent Friday and Saturday iu Philadelphia. Misa Perla Caldwell epent TTuiradav with friends at Ocean View. Miaeee Bertha Wittkamp, Mary Caiolhera, Mae and Delphiue McCullough md Metsis. Harlan Wittkamp md Joe McCullough motored to Sea Isle City on Thursday evening. Reuben (Touiiiir spsnt one day line

last week.

Mre. Joeeph Tbtrkell and daughter Viola epent Thursday and Fndxy in Philadelphia. Mrs. C. B. Wiuteis and eon Donaim* spent Saturday here. Frank Cobh speiii Th’iiedat tu txtiaibHarry Wittkamp ia •pending sum* time In Philadelphia Joseph McCullough snteitaiued I'm Isa Wittkamp at dinnet on iongay.