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CAPE MAY COTJMTY TIMES, FRIDAY, APRIL 3. 1926.

—'being tine Cqtfessions of a. Bear trifc IllusiraW bu Paul Robinson

you nnllrr pomf man paying allenthm lo im- b«fon- this inaU«r is over. At Isasi he'll make . nniigh impmsion «>n yiMi .-.I that you'll remember his

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“All richt. Miss Ch'opattaBeltn come along though. y<»u thousantl francs. If we don't

hurry."

I had \nltinlarlly promised not to he- more than the equivalent of one hundred dollars. “Oh. I'm so thrilled:" I squeeied Curtiss' arm and we en:ed the si.urious hall of

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“Monte Carlo:" We alighted in front of th. Hotel do Paris and I gave : happy little sigh, signifying m; delight at hming arrived at th' place which had always intrigued me more than any of the Rivb resortf. each of which annuallr draws devotees from all parts of

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Galn.-s*'' ctirtb, rals<"' 1 .! lis eyebrow* and his tone w.ts "You kntui". tin- famous «ur-| ;eon from New York, whom ■verybody raved atom. He ask<-<l uie to dane- every single night. I t bought > cit'd h< hopb'l.-ssly

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and women, sipping liquors. a neossary'drink "all over the eontinent, after dinner. We approached the next room. Irtit. wi'hmtl a special cant, were not allowed to enter. "Why all the n-d tape?” 1 inquired while Curtiss was giving

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the magic card of

“Brutf aJ.-rixly?" hr tmile/i. "u rll ynur 2.000 Itulrri rtrtrr as long as I In-.aahl zt ucald at that.'"

Inside

And you did make

Kite overlooked | “SallieT'"

the Casino on the right and, -Ih-huh'" absent - mind* across the central square w ith; adjusting several braeehds. It* tropical palms and hibiscus; -Ikki'i swrar pica*. "

blossoms was the Cafe de Pari dido'-'

famous for Its Continental at-| -Y«s you diil. yon s

nasphen. its c-lebrared winej -.iam'.''

1M end its small tables set in i ~oh. yes. that's right. I ■ the garden under the stars. j b„i j haven't in such a 1

I stood by the long, raseraeti

window watching th- tourists as I n .ad."

they walked from the Casino to| --yiow msdT" playfully, the Cafe and back again. One “Well, you' 1 ! see. sir. 1' woman leaving the Casino was ' -

pitifully uncertain as she de-1E Beendei! the stairs. The briniant 1 light from the doorway mingled with that of the arc-lamps id i the park and clearly illuminated her face. , “Look Curtiss, she's ill:" I ex- \ claimed motioning him to my

side.

“Probably drunk or doped." j he replied. “youH see many oi j th^t type and even worse." hi added, "befor. we leave.” This! sounded uncharitable coming from Curtiss who was alway: . kind. Himself a bon petty frailties of the flesh, he never sal in Judgment i»n thus. »ho wen lea strong. “Just the same I can hardly wait to try nay luck." I avowed.' “I wonder what I should wear." “You arc beautiful to me in anythir-g and as far as lb. Casino is concerned, they'll never •ve*i know you are there." Softening his remark with a smile. *T don't think I lik. the last' part of that sentence." I coat plained, “do you think I'm so Wnattrarthe that I won't leBidlred at aliT”

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-sji they'll know where lo ship the bHiy." he answeml and it mlined to me that his tone was almiet in-humiired. I then i'Call' d stories of sul-| iddes which had been conuuilted in the gardens of Monte-Carlo by thiv •- who had lost everything atj tin- tables. I shuddered. But my tear was gone in a moment. The outer rooms were filled with js-ople intent on their several games and I started in the dln it inn of the outer roulette

table.

-Wait honey.” said Curt Is*, "only th*- hourgeoisie play here.! I also secured cards lor th» ‘ alon prlvee.’ Its then- you'll j se-e the celebrated gamblers." The private rooms were I smaller than the first had enterc*' and were frequently hy a class which ^»as noticeably more exclusive. All the w re in fulldn-ss or wore their Tuxedos and the wi evening attire. Be walked over Iv the roulette table. As Curtiss had predicted, an eye left Hi. green light's brilliant ar-a. 1 saw an incongruous number of women with bobbed white hair and avid ex-pr*.-ioi..-. They smoked unceasingly and only left occasionally for a drink of cognac or brandy. I watched the mm with their quil t drawn faces, many of them making painstaking records in little books of the winners. “They're working out a system to break the bank." Curtiss whispered, “and have probably ism doing it tor several years." he continued. Then only did the other oc-

cupants of the table give us a j glance and It was more In th«nature of s reprimand because we had broken the unearthly si-!

Icnce.

1 took the only chair which was vacant. Being a novice at roulette It was only a question of a short (■me before 1 lost ray hundred

dollars.

“Next time stick to the colors." whispered a hard-face.! woman, in French, whose eyes glittered with an unnatural light. In spite of my knowledge of French which I had gained at college. 1 tailed to understand her. She repealed In English. “Tou see I've worked out a system by the law of averages and 1 know when U> play th.

reds. Try It."

1 looked for Curfias. He wai standing apart watching th. room and its occupants with the lukewatra Interest of an observer. I motioned lo him. "Will yon buy me some more chips? I fed like I’ll win this

time, surely."

"Broke already?" he smiled, "well your ZOOv lasted twice as long as I thought K would at that.” If you want say more. I'll be over yonder." be added Indulgently as he placed in my hand twice the amount thst I had declared would by my limit. No. one did hi- remind me of if promise, though I knew hc must have remembered. Oh well, what difference did It make? 1 thought. 1 would probably lx- a long time before I got to Monte Carlo again and besides. I argue-l. life was so short that one might ns well have a little fun while it lasted. • 'Tm going to be* It ail!” I said to the hard-faced woman. "If yon win—you get double." Because of the large amount placed on one color I was watched by even the ptost blase piayThe wheel turned. The ball cavorted a round its unfathomable course and finally—bumpbump—bump it slipped silently

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(To Be Cogtifified) —, NEXT WEEK: —Sallic meets , the mort handsome man she hat- [■ ever seen—and womanlike she;

Wildwood Crest Club

Casting Tournament

Events and Committees Announc-

ed By Chairman McCWlan At the annual meeting of the

Wildwood Crest Fishing Clitb. held at the Adelphia Hotel, on January 8. President Schofield appotnt.sl At McClellan chairman of the 1926 tournament committee, who named as members of the committee to assist him at the third annual tournament casting exhibition and other club tournaments. the following member* of

ihg Crest Cldb:

W. P Eckfeldt. secretary: Wm. Weld., captain: F. G. Ltndauer. Dr. R. M. Lukens, T. W. Schofield, Wm Wcckeswer. C. M. Neiler. Frank Willsher. Br. H. C. Fish. Carrol Burkhardt. W. P. Evleth. Dr. George Killian. Dr. Don Craighead. C. I'nkel. Warren C. Runyan. Hugh O'Hara. Hon. O. T. King honorary chairman: Glen Folsom. E. R. Pugh. B. Penny-

icker.

The member* being placed on the various committees are as

follows:

Priie committee — Eckfeldt. Webb. Ltndauer. Lukens. Neiler.

Schofield.

Printing committee — Folsom. Burkhardt. Evleth. Eckfeldt. Refreshraetrta—Brkfeldt. Webb.

jweckewwr. Zrltx. I'nkol. Lukens S--n. field. Thus.' in charge of the casting McClellan. Eckfeldt. Unaawi. Lukens. Webb. E. KPugh. p. nnypaekrr. Custodians of tournament paraphernalia O'Hara. Willsher. I'nkel. Runyan. Schofield. Eckfeldt. Events For Club Members July 1 —afternoon, team event for club championship July 17— afternoon. Junto. rnts. (2) average of three casts, three classes.' longest throw and averag- cast classify winners. Labor Day — afternoon, club hatnplonihip finals. Club team event and average of three casts for club championships. July 21—afternoon, practice lor cup day team to select five men to represent the club on Ocean City cup day. Thin! Annual Casting Tournament August 28—Held under sanction of Association of Sort Angling Clubs. Three events, open field, all open to casters over 18 years of age. Morning—Event for Junior* at S.SO; average of three casts, three classes, three prize* each class. Event No. 1—Average of three casts, four classes, three prizes each claw: a broken line barring caster. Special prize lor best average to beat ISO feet. 2 inches, made by Harold Lentz at the sec-

annual casting tournai August 16. 1925. Parting of event No 3 —My»y event, open, point' counting 3. ! and 1 Three casts. This rni Is opm all day. 12.00 Noon — Intermission. Lunrheon nened by the club. Afternoon, event No. 2 - Open field, open to all. Longest cast of three. Four classes. Three p.«: .-nch class. Special prize for long .-t e*M ot beat 162 fc-.. * inches, made by Fred C. Beiger at the reei nd annual casting tournament of the Crest Club. August 1925. The Crest Club will be reprr- • rented at the various tournaments held this year and should show Improvemi a* they are taking more Interest in easting and equipping themrehes with faster reels and prop-

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ANNOUNCEMENT

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In any eor'- of e«.wr. “Oh. Curtis*, that .- I ■ouU litre fur you

Sucre ywi're right, but 1 U pretty ciuuptiin-; t repeffinal now that you're IVcs.lt ge between Us ms su.neeeseary so, fur toe to admire a cer- . .13 when I see JOUr character end soul i j ray .-ntir-- heart J ■ -ping moii- certainly ’■ all gowns in the Kue : ,

Mr. Frank G. Evans

Mr. Learning R. Lloyd lake this opportunity of announcing to their many friends in Cape May Court House and Cape May County that they have purchased the CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE GARAGE and will continue to conduct it as a first-class garage and FORD SERVICE STATION.

We respectfully solicit a continuance of the patronage of old customers and urge those who have not heretofore had dealings with this garage to come in and give us an opportunity to demonstrate our methods oi thorough, honest workmanship. This is the time of year to buy a new Ford car. and take advantage of the new low prices .jn enclosed models. Revel in the luxury of one of these new I rerd cars. You can buy on the deferred payment plan. ENJOY THE SPRING TIME BUY A FORD CAR TODAY It your old car seems good enough for another year, it is at least in need of a Spring overhauling. Get it in condition so that it will run like a dock, as it should. Only then can you truly enjoy yoursdf these fine Spring days. We want to serve. W e want lo please you. We WILL please you, if you will permit us to sene

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Landis Avenue, at West Jersey

Sea Isle City, N. J.