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312 WASHINGTON STREET. CAPE*MAY, N. J. Long Distance Telej (jone, No. 6: "AARON W. HAND, Editor and Manager. J. WILLARD LIGGETT, LEWIS T. STEVENS, Associate Editors.

THURSDAY. AUGUST, IB 18B7.

WEATHER TO-DAY. Official Forecast.

The weather to^ajr will be partly

HOTICE.

“On the Beach and In the BnrP' notes which appeared In Tuesday'* Issue,17th Inst., are reprinted by request to-day, and will be found on the third

Mem complaint is made by bicyclists, ladles particularly, who journey Into the country occasionally, that horrid cows are found tied and grazing near the bicycle path, and often obstruct It to that they find it necessary to dls mount and go around them. The cows should be remorod. Bicyclists are en. titled to the unobatt acted right of way

over the path.

LsAyetto Euchre. A most delightful evening was spent over the euchre tables last evening at the Lafayette by the guests and friends of this pleasant house. The playing was spirited and the contest for honors done, several of the prizes having to he awarded by lot. The player* were: Mr and Mr* 0 B Danny, Miss Smith, James Smith, Mias Cowen, Mr and Mrs George House, Mias Llnhard, Miss L Lcatrange, Miss Uura Kelly, Miss Margaret Kelly, ilr Morris, Walter Rosenberg, Mrs Stein, field, Mrs John Bailey, John Gallagher, Wm Powers, i Q Stuokert, Elizabeth Qriffle, Edward Griffin, Mias Wilcox. Following were prize winners: First ladles' prize was won by Mias Wilcox. It was a sterling call bell. Second ladles' prize, a pair of Turktsh slippers was divided between Mirs Cowan and Mrs. Denny who were tied for second honors. First gentlemen's prize, a handsome starling top cut glass mucilage pot, was woo by William Power. Second gentlemen's prize was w by Mrs. Stelnfield, who, according the unfitness of things which occurs at, times, secured an Oriental pipe. The consolation prize, two packages of chewing gum, was captured by

Bsssls Griffin.

PERSONALS. Paragraphs About Our Summer

Visitors.

The following were some of the rivals at the Challonte yesterdsy: ¥ Welsh, Philsdelpbls; Mr and Mra Chat A Onthrie. Saratoga; II W MeManus, New York; J W Grace and W W Card, well, Philadelphia; Min Jennie Warner, Camdeu. Mr. and Mra. J. B. Gross come from

Cape May

panie* them. Among the late arrivals at Marine Villa are Nellie Elmendorf and Pauline Van Buren, of Kingaton, N. Jamea B Kempton and Mra. Wm. B. Kempton, of Pnllartelphla. Collector Wilbur F. Young, of An leeea, made a short visit to Cape May yesterdsy, E. T. Suttou and family, ol New Holland, Fa., arrived at the United lutes Hotel last evening for a week'

eUy.

Dr. and Mil. Einest Ramtdell, of Camden, are gueeU at the cottage of Sidney Townsend, on Washington street. Dr. Ramadell Is or brightest of Camden's young pbysls graduate of the University of Pennsylvania,' served a term aa resident physician In the Ueivenlty Uorpltal and was one of the best track athletes old Penn has ever prod coed. W. H. Gould la among the latest arrivals from New York at the Ebbltt. T. J. Hamilton, H. J. Cunningham ond J. T. Townsend, of Philadelphia, are sojourning at the Ebbitt. H. S. Powell, of Atlantic City, is a guest at the Cape. He la registered the Wyoming. Mrs. 8. A. Leedora, of Plymouth, Pa., arrived recently at the Devon for a two weeks' visit. Mrs. D. M. Roberts and Mias Itacbol E. Roberts, of Moorestown, N. J.. suying at the Devon, where they arrived on Tuesday. Miss Mary McCsughlln and Mias K. E. Christy, ol Philadelphia, registered at the Devon yesterday lor a seaside

outing.

Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Stewart, of Waynesburg, Pa., are located at the United Sutce. They arrived yesterdsy. James Garret, a prominent Phlladclphlar, who has A handsome country home In Lansdowne, was an arrival of yesterday at the Windsor. Mrs. William H. Faunoe, of Philadelphia, Is enjoying s suy at the WindShe arrived yesterdsy »ud will remain a fortnight. Roy. Dr. John Fitzmaurioe, of Overbrook, Pa., came to the Windsor last evening. He Is a prominent divine and pulpit orator whose fame has gone far beyond the boundaries of his parish. F. E. Uswkes, of Waverly; N. Y., a prominent gueet at Cape May, and has apirtmenU at the Windsor. Miss Adverts 8. Van Duten, of PhlladelphU, a prominent member of the Civic Club, U sojourning at the Chal-

Pier Opera House. J. M. Wiener, manager of the Iron pier open company has Issued oompllmeatary tickets to the ladles, good ior any one performance this week or next.

oedlxn,

cause msny to attend. Frank Omly, the fan

who was wall known at Cape May s few yean ago, la aueh funnier than he evar was before, and induces laughter without effort, which continues as long

The fascinating prims donna. Miss Mae Victoria, Is one of the most accomplished aingen who have recently appeared at Cape May. A wonder-working magician of gnat skill, Prof. Herman, appeared evening for the first time, and was very effective In pleasing the audience. Other attractions an enumented In the advertlsement on third page. The opportunity to wltoees three attractions should not be lost

Marino Villa A

e Euchre.

The guesU of Marine Villa Annex enjoy the life there to the fullest extent and Tuesday night was by exception,for Mr*. Buchanan, of Washlaffton, gave a moat vuoeeeafnl progrtsstve euchre, which was thoroughly enJbjsfi by all the partiolpanu. 11 n, Buchanan fully sustained her enviable reputation as an entertainer, aa all who wen present will testify. Tbs prize* were all exquisitely beau. Ufol and the winners consider themvery fortunate in soonrlng them. The prizes wen awarded as follows: Pint ladles' piles, a beautiful Bob*, mien cap and saneer, was secured by Mn. Llppert

Them

work ,t* mother-of-pearl and containing sawing outfit, was secured by Mias Harris. The Brat gentlemen's prize, a sterling paper cutter, waa woo by Mr. Balnea. The second prize was won by Mr. Dnytou, and was s handsome hammered brass Benares bowl. Omsblatloe prize was second by Mias Powell. The players wen: Colonel and Mn Halo**, MrC Balnea, Mr Semmaa. Mr Stokes, Miss Howard, Misses Harris, Mia Dade, Miss Drayton, Mn and Mlsa Powell, Mrs Llppert, Miss Llppert,Miss Mokes, Mr Drayton.

Mn. George H. Reeve* and son Reuben, of Wat Cape May, will spend «t week at the Delaware Water Gap. Rev. E. P. Shields and wife, of Bridgeton, N. J.,an registered st the Lafayette for a two weeks’ suy. Mr. Shields Is widely known and highly appreciate at Cape May, having been pastor of the Presbyterian Church here

/or many yean.

Mr. Charles S. Wealey, a member of the olaa of '89, Unlvenlty of Pennsylvania, Is aUylng at Congress Hall. He la a very popuUr young man with the fair one* on the beach. Mis* Emily Lynch, a pretty PbUadelphla girt, who was quite a favorite ben last season, Joined her family at the" Stockton yesterday afterncoo. Mias Ethel Kennedy, e charming Cape May girl, who has been spending seven! months In Brooklyn with her brother, Mr. Harry M. Kennedy, srrived home yesterdsy.

A fine umbrella will be given to the person who oatchee three braat rings at the Beach Mcrry-go-Kound, next Frid »y night, between the boun of 8 8.30. A beautiful shell box will be presented to the child who oatchee three rings at the Beach Merry-go-Roend next Saturday afternoon, i 3 and G o'clock.

OH THE BEACH AND IN THE SURF Those Who Dipped in the

Sea.

CHILDREN WHO DUG IN THE

SAND.

They Had a Happy Time Yesterday—Boautiitil Little Ones Who are Daily Seen

on the Strand.

The ann did not come out yesterday, hot the sand diggers were digging just The supply of elsm shells ran a little low In front of Congress but just above the pier some very good ones to be found. Some elegant sanddigging ooetumes were noticed. Geraldine Kirchner and Maurice and Otto Scbocfiler, a very pretty end Intelligent trlv, built a castle of sand. They were shrewd enough to oouatruct a moat on the ocean side to protect It from the waves. After It was finished they presented it to some liule bathers who had no shovels. They couldn’t exactly whether the reclplenU were boy» or girls, and bad quite an arguito which It was. "You see, iu so hard to tell some girls from boys when they have their balblog suits on,” explained Geraldine. They are stop-

ping at the Brexton.

Golden-haired Marguerite Mitchell, like the flower after which the is named, white gown. She had s spade sod a white pall with "Cape May' A large hat waa teen moving i the sand right on the edge of the water. It turned out that Dudley Brown, aged G, waa under It. He bad a big cLmsbell, and with it be dug a big bole. Dudley's father la s prominent pension attorney of Washington and It the partir of CoL W. W. Dudley. Hia home

at Garrett Park, Md.

Florence and M»rle Seblmpler. handsome little daughters of Carl Seblmpler, of Loultvllle, Ky., h* good lime yesterday. They ate tirely devoid of fear, and would rather bathe than dig sand. They are stopping at Congress Hall, but will rati to their southern home on Saturday. Dorothy Hoban discovered a n quiet place north of the pier and didn't bother about going Into the wi Sand waa good enough for her. She said she waa stopping at the Aldlne. Two of the cutest litUe fellows who rer donned bathing suits are Gouverneur and Roswell Randall Hoes, Jr. You feel just like picking them up and bugging them, wet as they are. They busy Id the sand lu fron^ of the

Eileen, Eltzibeth. sod Joan Ethe o'Shaugboeesy could rot be any pratDor than they are. They are very ) rang yet, l.ut not too young to enjoy t .e bathing and sand digging. 1 heir f.ther Is F. T. O'Shsugbn. has a cottage on Perry Street, and whose home la m Philadelphia. Traflord Allpass Is a little fellow who lives np the Wlssahiekon. came out of the water and made that statement and thee hurried back. Mias Lillian Airey la oue of the moat vivacious and popular young wi seen on the strand, bbe has a ; many friends st the Aldloe Don Marshall had his picture taken yesterday ou the beach. He stood with oue foot elevated from the sand and bis long nose pointed upward. Police mac Hickey, whose long expert ou the beach baa fitted him lot the purpose, I deed him. Dou Is an

Irish setter.

Oue of the finest little fellowa ou the beech yesterday was Master "Jack” Bell, sou of Mr. J. C. Bell, a well recognized authority ou matter* legal 'blob come before the Philadelphia ar, “Jack" waa the most popular person who visited Franklin Field during the foot ball aeaaoo last faU. He waa always to be seen st the big games standing along the aide line* watching every movement of the opposing teams with the moat evident understanding and interest. This little fayorite was usually attired In a handsome red and blue sweeter, foo'-ball jereey and trousers, and red and blue stockiogs. Jack already shows the tendency to bethe athletic enthusiastic that his father Is. J. C. Bell Is the chairman of the foot-ball advisory commit! -e of the University of Pennsylvania. Mlsa Simons, of Philadelphia, Is visiting Mra. Ha>doaslle at the United States. They were noticed among the throng on the beach yesterday. The pretty Miss Marie Lotx. k Philadelphia belle enjoys a dally dip In the surf. Atlas Lntz la always accompanied by a handsome young escort. A few of the gentle ones stole away to the belch yesterday morning and thought they would enjoy a little game of base ball on the sly, but some one •aw them—however, we will not mentlon any names, bnt would like to compliment one fair one’s throwing. The throws to first were quite accurate. Of all the pretty figures seen dally on the beach and in the aurf none look prettier than Mrs. James Burr, of New York. She Is the most popular of oc young matrons. C. H. D. A Hon Distinguishes Herself.

GERMAN DANCED • BY CHILDREN Congress Hall's Pleasant Event Repeated. PRETTY COSTUMES OF THE LITTLE ONES. The Affair is Bepemted-by Request and is Etyoyed by a Great Number of Persons.

Stoekton.

John and Robert Hyle played

Brexton Euchre. Brexton Villa parlors were brilliantly lighted last nighi, and prerented a soons of beauty rarely witnessed st euchre parlies In Cepe May. The party consisted of ten tablre of players. The prize*, which were very elegant, distributed aa follows: First ladies' prize, Mrs. J. K. Kean,

Third prize, Mrs. Cbevter, a gold veil

First gentleman’s prise, Albert Lefevre, Oriental oordlal glasses. Beoond gentlemen's prise, Mr*. Montgomery, handaome Turkish pipe. Third prise, Mr. J. K. Kean, gold

The Stockton morning hops are very largely attended. Yesterday 'morning waa crowded with danoers. popular danoe at there hops

i’ “College Lancier*.’’

front of Congress. Robert la about S yean old, aud volunteered to declaim “Bo-Prep" for the reporter, but the appearance of a hokey-pokey cart cut It short. Gertrude Hill and Helen Baroes both daughters of cottager*, watched

over them.

Mabel M. Lluek, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Lluok, who are stopping at the Aldlne, greatly enjoyed her bath yesterday. Bbe la very popular with the young folks. Helen and Mary Ryan graciously condescended to come up out of the surf long enough to my that thalr home lain Baltimore. They care more for the surf than they do for the send. Willie L. Rolston 1* starting to bathe very early in life. He Is but 2 years old and frolicked- among the little waves In great glee yesterday., He la a great pet at the Aldlne. Robert Penrose Hewitt la a sturdy and handsome little chap who tried throw cold water on an attempt to I ter view him. He bad a bucketful of surf In.bls hand and almost succeedea In emptying It upon a*. He didn’t mean do It, though. He la stopping at Mrs. Ague* Morris' cottage on Perry

Street.

William Stoll, 8r., aged about 82, and his life long friend, Mr. Bartbolomay, aged 74, have been having a wood time together until the other day.woen they became separated. Mr. Stoll goes down on the atraod every day to look for his friend, and la quite lot without him. Anyone knowing Mr. Bartbolomay'a whereabouts would do Mr. Btoll a great' favor by Informing him at the Aldlne. Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Booth the Aid Ina. Mn. Booth 1* a vary handsome woman In her bathing Inma. Their home la in Philadelphia. Little Duncan Frazer, of Pittsburg, one of the prettiest end cutest fellowa who ever manipulated a He alternated his pleasure bethe water and the sand under the watchful care of his mother Mn. U. D. Frazer. Miss Bessie McConnell and Mias Beldier, two attractive young ladle*

D. Morell Woolaton, of Fishing Creek, has a ben which has lain two eggs per day, both st the aim* time, and this Is no joke. The outer egg was

ran Inches In circumference, and

within It there floated In whits fluid another |hard-shelled egg of the usual size. Ml Woolzton's collection of bens Is entirely up to date, and in this care a little beyond 1L Others of the flock have Imbibed some of the “new ben" Ideas and are demonstrating their views dally by crowing like roosters, probably because of the warm alacussloD of the old subject, “Hen’a Rights,” which baa pervaded for some weeks. It Is no unusual thing to see a spruce hen mount the rostrum (fenos) and eloquently discourse to her compatriots upon the subjret of “I'm just as much account as any rooster In the yard,” and prove It by crowing aa lustily and as correctly aa any old rooster. Yesterday on* of them secured an elevated •IsHoc and delivered an address of which we were permitted to catch but a few words, to wit: "Fellow bens,

has come when we must de-

mand our rights. No looser should wi allow a paltry rooster or two to run this ranch. Let us run It ourael vea. Elect

to be Hso-of-the-waik, and I that nice, corn, wheat aud si

•hall be had for the asking, aud that

none but nice hens shall he

There old roosters make 2 me tired.

Why, I can crow a* good aa any of

"leer me. ‘Oock-a-doodle-doV What do

nu think of tfaalf I—" Just then the reporter wea

and amid a great clucking aud flapplag of wings the crowing bens led tbs flock ofi Into the high grass, out of < lug, and the remainder of the speech waa lost to ns. It Is evident, however, that the roosters up there are Id Imminent danger of being pot out of the

The children's german attracted great throng to Congress Hall last evening. The affair was a repetition of that of last Wednesday evening by quest. The grand march of over two hundred children to the music of Hass l«r'* grand orchestra presented Inspiriting sight long to be remem-

' wed.

Frol. Greeter, master of oeremoniM . Congress Hall, Is very efficient, and baa added very much to the attract!veof Congress hope sod other tain menu by his skllllul management. Last evenlug’s children's party, which the children's german waa feature, was particularly well managed and one of the most beautiful children' balls ever seen In Cape May. The Pro-, fessor 1* popular with all who have participated In Congress function* and wa hope be will become a '‘regular’ Cape May. The children in tne german were: E'eanor Pue, a much-admired young *>l»s. who woredraadeo silk, rare laces. Ethel -Marie Hallowell, a sweet little dsuoer, white organdie over pink silk, green ribbons. Berlin is Hallowell, a stately young mlsa, white organdie over blue silk

‘ ces.

Helen Co'.en, a graceful little girl, srhite organdie, pink satin ribbons. Ray Cohen, attired In green allk, laces and ribbons. Virginia Arthur, a sweet little gjrl, red silk sod chiffon. May Jurat, a handsome little blonde, white dotted swlas, pink ribbons. Julia Baugbe:, a pretty girl, pink allk and pink ehiffoo. Eva Swain, a general favorite, looked charming in white allk and white lace. Imo Baugher, blue and white silk, white chiffon aud ribbons. Katl- Miller, a fair haired mlsa, red satin, ribbons. Florence Sloan, white Persian lawn and embroidery. illonie W lachmeyer, while organdie, lace and ribbons. Marie Cambios, pink allk. Ethel Hall looked like a picture in Pick silk, white lace and pink ribbons. Beatrioe Swartz, white organdie, over pluk silk. Lottie Fernberger, a graoeful dancer, white oigandle, pink ribbons. The children In the grand march

ran:

Eleaaor Pue, Ethel. M Hallowell, Bertlnie Hallowell, Rae Coheu, May K Joret, Ethel Hall, Virginia Arthur, Naomi Whitney, Marie Cambloe, Katie Miller. Floieuoe Sloan, Helen Cohen, Eva Herzberg, Ella Buah, Grace Bitter, Marie Mack, liacnab Ueniy, Mattie Sohellloger, Beatrice Swartz, Edna York, Julia Golf, Grace Bergor, Mabel Farguaon, Marie Beoezet, Mabel Boa•uberg, Sadie York, Elizabeth Town,

YACHTING. Pleasant Sails-Large Cktchee of Fiah and Crabs. * Oo# of the moat auooeasful crabbing expeditions of the season wts organized at the Windsor yesterday slternooo. They started early for ScbeUenger'a ' Ming and went out through the ds Id a beautiful yaoLt Tbry sailed and crabbed for about Ihreboo re, returning lo high glee L r 1. the afternoon, alter making a flue tau of the sidewise-running cru>'a«ana. They party waa a most congenial one, and the originators are to be oougretuon the sueowe of lbe expedition, company waa made up of Mr and Mrs Walter Clark, Moa Ethel Clark, Master Clark, Mr and Mrs Chas Frrnum, Mieses Mary sod Dorothy Clark, Mrs E H Bottler.

SOUTH CAPE KAY.

Mrs. J. P, Miller had the regular weekly party of the South Cape May Ladles' Kucbra Club at her cottage yer terdsy alteroooe, and tbe follow In; players took part: Mrs Minoqae. Mn G P Bland, Mrs G A WTells, Mrs F b Rutsobman, Mis J P MiKrr, Katie Miller, Mra W L BiytWel^ Mr* F A Hartranft, Mra £'J^l I fereTeh, 1 . Mra.

Violinist Brown, of the Lafayette lesua. can’t swim, but he has a habit of remaining nnder the water about three minute* at a time. The other day an old gentleman ran against him and thought be was drowning. Tbe ‘•rescuer” pulled Mr. Brown to the surface, and was very much surprised when the Utter asked him what

absent from tbe ■ut of an at tree" ago from Waab-

Tbe new style egg referred to above by which |s gentle ben seeks to prove her superior ability. Is qo exhibition at

Married.

DA VIS—HAN D—In Cape May City, i August 15th, 1887, by tbe Rev. Cbaa. D. Partner, Mr. George D. DavU, of Portsmouth, K. H , and Mlsa Mary J. Hand, of this city. OOLLIH8—HUGHES —On August 12, 1887, at the home of tbe bride, by tbe Rev. Charles D. Parker, Wilbur F. Collins, of Wilmington, Del., and Mire Hattie R. Hughes, of Wert Cape May.

To the Owners of Cottages. See that your tin roots and spouting is In order before you leave for your olty home, and Instruct roar local agent to employ Charts* A. Swain, the Unman, to repair them or replaat them If they need It 118 Jackson street; P.O.

Box 841.

Mary Garetaon, of VlneUuo, had s' ~ p * ,uu I y* TT* 1 ** “ »'“Kz

Master* Louis E Graeser, Edgar Wolf, Ralph Westoott, Wm Wetherlll, Jask Burtlr, John Wetherlll, Harry Burnett, Prank McConnell, Jamea Harb-Nelaon Mauvblp, Willie Miller, WUIle Landrum, Frank Miller, Willie Cambl os. Milton Rosenbaum, George Burtls, Msunce Cohen. Helen Baum, Anns Sparks, Mary Hildreth. Berths Hmeeobrncb, Fred Edmund*. Ethel Moore, Ads Rosenbaum, Lulu Edmunds, Msiths Wartley. Bessie Lou user, Lillian sod Heleu Thompson, Nelson A Manabip. Frank McConnell, Harry E Spark*, Mary Mac Butoey, Heleu W Gsrreteon- Mildred Hanes, Gertrude Graham, Minnie. Fannie and Julia Cohen, Elmo Bsugber, Minnie Wlschmeyer, Jolla ELugber, Bessie Steel/, Ethel Gibbon, Kranoee Green, Gloria Deweeer.Kalph Westoott, Esther Hogbe*, Freocls Town, Hilda Gallagher, James Hart, Berths Whitney, Ada Gran', Florence Rosenbaum, Ethel Balgnel, Annette Miller,. Stanley Buret, Herbert Roaenbeig, Myrtle Bosenberg, Gertiude Conway, Bernsdta Conway, Ralph Hollopeter, Catharine Conway, Chas A Wetherlll,Harry Blauhard, Tommy Salt!-, Georg. Bunts, Richard A Dallett Sd, Dorothy Berger, Richard Coouor, Agnes Moore, Eleaaor

Shew.

Willie Cambios. Wm Milter, Fran Miller. MerUo Wolf, Morris Cohen,Eva Swain, Arthur Rosenbaum, Mia* Jeannette Hand, Mitt Anita Hand Mias Rena Eldrcdge, Miss Ida Stevens,Mari* Cambios, Mis* Mabel Hutton, Miss Sadie Miller, Mlsa Clare Fenderson. The sake walk to be held at she Girard House thli evening promiees to b* * greet affair. A number o I persona were aeen "praotteiog np" yesterday, aud It la expected that the oaks will be awarded to a very graceful person, lo-

lair, Mlee May Minoqae, aud Mra W C Erviu. Tbe first prize, a gorgeously deoo.ated Japanese chocolate pot, went to Mist Mary Mluoque. The second prize, a dainty little Japanese rose jar, was captured by Mr*. E. B. Martin, and tbe third prize, a beaulilnlly deooraied candle base, waa won oy Mra. Dorwarth. Tbe next party will be given on Wednesday at tbe cottage of

Mra. F. S. Kuucbman.

Mr. Austin Graham went to Philadelphia yesterdsy oo business. He la expected to return on Saturday. Mr. James Cairns and wile sr. eu joying a three-weeks' outing at tbe

New Mount Vernon.

Mr. F. A. Hartranft and party oaugbt six dozen oraba at ScbeUinger's

ending on Tuesday.

Miss Maud Ueoetzey, of West Philadelphia , came doe u yesterday to speed the sraeoo with Mrs G P

Bland.

Mrs. G. Walters, of Philadelphia, la enjoying a wick's outing at Beach

Villa.

A match game of whist was played i Tuesday evening between Mire Ray Aah and Mr. William Levering ML* Ash succeeded Id winning tbe game by one point, but it Is said that Mr. Levering let her win, aa he was In tbe lead until the last hand. Mr. and Mrs. W. Cope and their daughter Elele, are spending a fort night at Beach Villa. Mr. George P. Franklin are spending the balance of tbe summer st tbe New Mount Vernon. Mrs. Gegner, wife of e Philadelphia cigar manufacturer, Is visiting Mis. E. B. Martin. South Cape Miy will be lighted every night until Q ptember IS. A cottagers' business meeting will be held In tbe Union auditorium ou Sstur. day aft irnoon at 4.30. The Misses Mary, Helen, and Ger trade Devellog, of Chester, form a congenial party at tbe New Mount Vernon, Dr. Knmler, of Hamilton, O., I* spending a week st Beach Villa. Mr. Emile Perriott, of Philadelphia, Is registered at the New Mount Vernon. Little Mary Buokey and Ama Greenweld are said to be tbe cutest little toU South Cape May. Bland's black end white fox terrier is still astray. A reward awaits lb-

lucky flodert

Mrs. Row Hewitt, of PhUsdelpbl*, Is here on bare on a visit lo Mr*. Theo

dor* Finn.

POWDER AbsoluMr Pure. I

, J, fenee el sdBttaraaae KOVAL BAKING rSt&iEBOO. NBWYOKK.

Tennis Tournament.

The tennis tournament which la held annually OB Mgyvol o*, Stockton has been In' progress for the past '"’r d*y», and 14 now nearing ■»

been\

dtbougb

account ol

whleh It wtet decided to have a percent,

ournament: that Is, evety man play* every t • -

»y», sod IS oow oesrlng eu Tbe If anything. La* it eve/area at the Cap-, altl trie* were small, ou accou

Homer Bellfield, Mrs Dorwarth, ItfiVK flay* other man. This plan B Martin, Mrs Gegner, Mra L D Be- Popular this y.ar. The Western

Fennsylvsnlt tournament, jnst eloaed,

was to oocdacted,

Tbe play yesterdsy was vety good— tbe set between L. Hobble aud II. Finn ipeolally so. Hobble's playing in the rat set » sa perfect He seemed to be everywhere st once, but lu tbe next two be weakened considerably. Magrudrr and F. Finn gave tome good playing. Tbe high ball* seemed to trouble Magruder, who it not accustomed to a dirt court. It is worthy of meoiiou that Magruder bolds the champiousbip for mixed doubles of the

United -States for 1897. The scores to date follow.

Magruder vs U. Finn. 2-8. 6-3, 8 4. Hobble vs. Banister, 8-1, 6-4. | H. Finn vs Banister, 8-6, 6 3, C-4. F..Flnn vs Hobble, 6-3, 4-6, C-4. Hobble vs Magruder, C-2. 6-8. Magruder v* Banister, 6-1, 6-4. H. Finn vs Bobbie, 1-6, 9 7, 5 8. F. Finn vs Magruder, 6-8, 6-4. A* will be obseived by the score, F. Finn leads. He will pity Banister this afternoon at 4 AO, and tbe Snsls between U. Finn and F. Finn will be played on

Saturday morning at 10.30.

After tbe Fiun.Banister match this afternoon tbe donblea will be stared, Sbd although the eoliles are not heavy, the quality warrants some good tenuis. F. Finn and Hobble, H. Finn ana Stokes, Magruder and Banister/are paired off. / those Interested in the ^*jue should witness the tournament.

Congress Buohro To-Night-One of tbe most delightful of all tbe eveuiogs spent st card* at Congress Hall will be to-olgbt, when Mra. Martin Wolf gives a euchre party of great proportion* for the charitable object lu which tbe lOuterested. Tbe prizes are beautiful, the well-known firm ol Hamilton A niesiPger baring donated two vary handsome sterling ones. Tbe others will be donated or bought with a part of tbe proieeds. The game wilt start at 8.80 and close at 10.10. A large number have already subscribed, but there are still lour seats be occupied.

Oue of lb* most brilliant affaire last aeaaoo was tbe testimonial to Mr. H. M. Cake by tbe cottagers and guests, which occurred at the Stockton, aud the testimonial this year oo Saturday

evening next will surpass it.

The County Fair. The Cape May County Fair will be bz-ii Tuesday, Wednesday a d Thursday, September 14, 18 anil 10, aud preparations are being made ttsecute st -soy attractions as possible. The agricultural aud domestic exhibits should be particularly floe this year, the crops having been at undent throughout the county. Hoisj racing, bicycle racing and base ball will be features each day. Tbe fair each year gathers people from all parts ol the county, and aside from the interest In the various luoideuta of tbe fair, it affords so excellent opportunity for the meeting of friends, for the renewal of acquaintanceship si d fur pleasant social luteroourac.

A Musicalo.

A soiree muaioale will he given In the music ball of the Lafayette Hotel tbit evening, at 8.30, to which tbe guests friends of this popular and fashionable hotel are cordially Invited. Tbe following d ttiuguished taleul will program of choice seleotton*: Miss Forney, of Philadelphia, soprano; Mist L’Estrsnge, ..f Baltimore, mezzo soprano; Miss Llnhard, of Baltimore, piano; Mr. Liggett, editor of the Cape May Stau, baritone; Mr. Henry A. Grubler, piano virtuoso; Mr. Julius Falk, the accomplished young violinist

Mae Victoria, the beautiful p donna of the Fler Opera Company, L of the most acoompllabed artiste now at ths Cape, and gives sett ) tbe performaooee there, wbi attracting large audiences. Everybody shoald seize the opportunity lo see this

Oiaad bop iMlgfctat the Stoekton.

If yon wish to buy sou venire to take home eall at the Quest Jewelry Store, Cape May, and select. Prices the low. *sl Repairing of all kinds a specialty.

Artists’ Materials.

Brushes, oils aud water color outfits, tubs colors, canvas, stretcher*,academy beards, tourist and sketching umbrellas, canvas sketching stools end folding

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A. C. GILE. 816 Washington Street, Cap* Kay City.

Fresh evary day. New Engiai ... t-i. u oenu a puu ' - tblugton Street.

Notice to Taxpayers. The Commissioners of Appeal will eet at tbe City Hall on Saturday, August 21st, at 10 o'clock a. m„ end Saturday, September 4th at 10 o'clock *, m. to bear all oomplalute ou taxation. J D. W. RODAN, * w,r Collector.

Our Cream Wafers ; Mads fresh every day at Washington street.

—Buy carpets at home and save trouble and expense. Clinton Bonder, Mansion attest, sells them st Phllsdel-

A. V, Glie, 816 Washington street, is lb* ooly place st which artists' materials mar be obtained.

Do Not be Deceived

tepb K. Hand, at No. 811 Washing! 9 street, at the old stand, which bet en established here since 1848- The process may be wltneaaed by tho desire to see bow It Is done. I d

Tbe bestead purest caudle* can be bad freeh dally at Aekerle’a, Bit Washlegion afreet.

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