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CAPE MAY DAILV STAR PUBLISHED EVERY MORKING,

<»»*» (IKOHU-OUTIDj. . 312 WASHINGTON 'STREET* CAPEfMAY, N.*J. Long DwUnce Tde]Jioiir, No. C. AARON W. HAND, Editor ami ManngiT. J. WILLARD- UQQKIT, LEWIS T. STEVENS, AshocuU: Eiitor*.

PRIDAY, AUGUST. 20 1887. WEATHER TO-DAY.

Official Forecast.

8 a.m. Dry bulb thermometer. 72. 8 p.m. “ •• •< 74. 8 a. m. Wet “ •• 71. 8 p.m. •• •• •• 71. 8 a. m. Maximum Temperature. 75.1 8 a. m. Minimum Thermometer. 8p.m. •• 8 a. m. DireeUon of Wind 8. E. 8 p. m. •• •• .... | 8 a. m. Velocity of Wind..... 8 8p-“- “ “ " 12 8 a. m. State of weather P cloudy ® P- “• cloudy Rainfall, A. M. iraoe *• P. M Complimentary tick eta for admlaslou of ladle* to neerred eeaU at the performance* oa the Iron Pier may obtained at the DatLv Bran office application.

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The pnoe of admlialon to tb festlral at Congrma Hall will be but oeuUor fifty oenta tot eecured Thi* will be one of many great erenu which will dlatinguiab Una aea*<

The burning of the etallon It Sea I*le J auction ha* caused South Seaville folk* to roTlre the project of endearorlug to persuade the railroad company to make South Sear life the junctlon.and we hope they may succeed. The following dipping, sent us by lleT - D. L. Hughe*, Indicate* that Cape May slUl aland* as a synonym for summer resort In the minds of our ar

friends:

"The families of 6am Kinder and Wm. Lightly went to Calcasieu's ‘Cap* Slay’ to-day to remain daring the balance of the hot month of AqgustCaptaln Lightly came from there last Bunday and report* bathing fine aod fishing good, and says Big Lake is destined to be the place for Lake Charles people to go during the bested term for a pleasant outing.”—Lake Charles,Ls. "Dally Press.”

"Glre us a music festiTal before the season closes.” hare many friends said to Simon Busier during the put meotli and be has finally concluded rangements to add one other to many grand musical erent* which hare characterised the history of Cape May. The featlral will occur on Sunday ereulug next, 22d Inst, on Congreu Hall lawn. A music featlral under the reetlon of almon Hauler is all that Its name Implies. He organised the first one erer given at Capo May, and has been a prime factor in many succeeding ones. Old Congreu will echo and re. echo on Sunday erenlng with the music of the mutert interpreted a* they would loterpres It, with the finest effects of expression and combination. Lovers of music will not fall to be prosl ent to enjoy this treat, aod prorbton Is being made to secure the comfort of

gnat throng.

To* proposition to glre to Mr. Edward Knight Cake, of Congress a testimonial benefit, which Is made by a correspondent wbo Is deeply Interested In Capa May’s progress, will meet a favorable response from a number who have enjoyed the hospitalities of the Hall, and who hare fully appreciated the attention which has been given

them.

Tbe two great hotels are managed with groat liberality and constitute the principal amusement centres of tbe resort. This fact should bs (substantially recognised. We need them both, and all wbo are interested in the welfare of the resort desires a liberal meuurc of success lor both. The grand testimonial at Stockton, which will occur on Saturday evening, will undoubtedly be a great success, a* it should be one of the most pleasurable event* el tbe season and It will out and complete the season equally successful testimonial Is yet arranged for Congress Halt Tbe effort should win active and earnest support.

Aldine Euchre. Tbe fifth of the series of amusements at Tbs Aldine was a progressive eu There were five tables and all were enthusiastic players. It was quit* Interesting to the on-looker*. The first prise was captured by Mrs. Georgs Huntington, a silk covered pillow. Tbs second prixe was won by C. F. Handler, a Bohemian glass, tobacco bowL Tb* third prise, was given to Miss Lilian Any, an Assyrian holder and out glass tumbler. The fourth prise was awarded to Mrs 1. H. Camp, an Assyrian decorated pin

YACHTING. Pleasant Sails—Large Catches Fish and Crabs. Mrs. E. Vf. Blows, of Lafsy. street, gave s sailing party this aflernoou to s number of friends w proved to ibe vary enjoyable. Tbe lor yacht Clover was aeiecleu, _i merrily and awiftly sailed over billows of tbe Inlet and In the smooth*! waters of tbe thoroughfares. Gay songs, song to the rhythm of the sea, sod party was happy all the day. It c sitied of Mrs A M Smith, Mrs I. Townsend, Miss Marne boqy. Uettle Swem, Miss Hattie Slii Berths Stowe, Miss Dot Slit**, Mi Berths Stowe Miss Marion Stjwe, C Swem, Walter I Sweu In the morning the Clover conveyed Mr and Mrs Wolfe end. goexta crabbing ground*. Where 'bey caught tbe usual bushel. Tbe parly coosli of Mrs A Schafer, William Claws m, George Aodersoo. Thomas Bayard aud family, of Windsor, were out for s sail of au hour In the yeobt Clover, which proved

bracing.

On Wednesday afternoou a crabbing party went oat from the Wyoming the Vigilant^Captain James V. Clark, and. bad an enjoyable lime, exoepiiug that they were unable to get home unt after ten lu tbe evening. They caught a large number of crabs, and yesteiday shipped them to Jriends In Harrisburg, Pa. In the party were F 8 Slrioklcr, Mr and Mrs Btrlckler, Mr and Blater, Miss M Dewees, Mis* S weese, the Misses Robinson, AS Gnu

COMMUNICATION.

Euitob or Dailt St*u :

1 see by your paper of tbe 17ih Inst, that there is to be a grand tesiimoi fer the hospitalities aud kludness-i Mr. U. M. Cake, of tbe Stockton, t dered by tbe guests end visitors of that grand hostelry wbo have enjoyed by them through the season.. This Is tight. Certainly there 1* n j place lu this wide, wide world where tbe freedom of hotels and the liberties of the place free and cheap a* at Cape May like this. It seems so much like the teachings of the Great Law Book—;l Bible—that there should be no m

ol perrons so loog as tbe pci

keep themselves lu the Hue of cu morals and respectability. I appi elate tbe kindnesses of those located e particularly enjoyed the Biock-

r I i

j say v

nave seen. I live where I Lave eyenlng after evening the tramp,tramp,

tramp of the mtase* of people

rotunda and beautiful carpets of Congress Hall Ihlo tbe beautiful ball musical rotunds, through the pi around the office, etc-, I have seen

them entertug and departing,

seen tbe proprietors, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Knight Cake smiling kindly greeting them upon eutr

end have olten thought

It required s lady and geutlemsn of

bear so much with to little

profit. Now, I well know pereouslly Mr. Edward Knight Cake—have known him for years. I know that bo bis

soul as big as an ox cart. B<

tbs stranger and residents of Capo May lab to do e good tblog let them adroit* end catty through to s grand ssa a testimonial for Mr. Ed sard Knight Cake, of Congress Hall.

ago the people did It for hie father, Mr. J. F. Cake, one of

hospitable meu wbo ever ran a bote* at Cape May, and the receipts of afialr were more than tbe profits of entire season. I am only a fr and do not dance cor wear out bis pets, hot have the price of at least five one dollar tickets and am anxious to Invest It for the beaeflt of one ot Cape

May's most popular hosts.

Kindly urge the people to thlok o

•e duty Incumbent upon t

urge the neceasity ot acting promptly iu tbe matter. No oio osn deny the fact* stated. Action la what is wauled. The jubilee will be qned end tbe reresult good, aod all participants happy.

To do good is to get good.

Edward Knight Cake has flone i

le pa at three year* to attract i to our resort, end with tbe

stint change ot attractions at all times,

ar cottagers end .visitors at Congress Hall, deserves a w

turn and tribute In tbe shape of a

grand teallmonlsl.

A Friexd or Cape Mat.

Congress Enchre.

Tbe largest and most brilliant euobre party of the season was given last Congress Hell |by Mrs. Martin Wolf, of Philadelphia. The parlors and music room were both brilliantly Illumined and tbe ladies were gowned with exquisite taste and beauty, going together to present to the eye of the observer e picture uDusaslly

chanting.

The playing began promptly at I and iastcl nntll 10.80, and was a spirited. Tb* beauty of tbe prixet well as tbe congenial company served an Inspiration for the occasion. When the evening's playing was half spent time wee celled and dellghtfol light Innoh was served, which added tb* enjoyment of tbe eveuing. Mr*. Wolf fully demonstrated her exlutiv* ability by tbe snoceeafnl ter miitkm to which she brought this veryelaborate affair. Much of tbe smoothness of the even, a due to the efforts of the handyoung ushers, Msaara. Dick Patterson. Ell Strouse and W. Yates. —OfiAr* at wholesale 10S Parry

ON THE BEACH ! AND IN THE SURF Those Who Dipped id the

Sea. V

CHILDREN WHO DUG IN THE

SAND.

They Had a Happy Time Yesterday—Beautiful Little Ones Who are Daily Seen on the Strand. Old "Pop’’ t-'chlcuvr nearly wenl into the bands of a receiver yesterday. "Pop” is the pretxel man. When the first strains of a band-organ rolled over tbe beach “Pop's” Mart sank within him. lie knew that s monkey on the leech meant less sales and more credit given than' usual. When ibe monkey end “Pop" met they glared at each other with a deadly hatred, for “Pop's stock of pretrels was large, eud tbe monkey had a master to support... Tbe monkey seemed to come out beet, however, for In addition to all the loose pennies on the beach he got e liberal supply of candy. Those tents on tbe t greatest soorce of pleasure and comfort thpt could possibly be desired. Tbey lot only permit of person* watching tbe nattier* from their shade, but tbey lengthen the Hay on tbe beach. Any afternoon yon can see the little with their nurses aud mothers happily spending tbe afternoon. Tbe number oes not seem to diminish, the more there ere tbe better it will be for ell wbo are able to uke advantage of them. Harry, Edwin, -Edna and Louis Sparks, Mule Washingtonians, built great dam yesterday. It was tbe biggest piece of juvenile engineering yet seen on tbe beach. Carl Huntingdon, a cats little fellow lu tbe breakers or out, greatly enjoyed his bstb yesterday. He Is stoppiog The Aidin'-. Marguerite end Annie Maguire, i iu white, had -a pink kite on the best lames Blceley tried to Hy it for Winule is very bright, but tbe kite wouldn't go up. Mr. end Mrs. Albert Mackey, of Seventeenth and Vlue streets, Pblladt phis, are at the Cape, sod yesterday took their little daughter Mary, mouths old Into the water. This is the youogest bather ever known In Cape May's eurf. Estelle ntterleln end her sister anise ere awfully sweet little tciugs. They think there is nothin-; like the

eurf.

Miss Minnie Moocks, Mias Adolph aud Mrs. Moocks and Mrs. Amrbein her daughter Lturp are extremely pleasant people wbo were on tbe beech yesterday. Miss Amrbein was In the sorf. Tbey ere stopping at the Col-

ombia.

Two mothers took their two little offsprings down to tbe beach yesterday. Only one child was to tie given a btlh and toe other waa supposed to U tent with wading lu tbe water, things do not always turn out a would have them. Tbe child that wee bathe rro Into the wtler and couldn't get out, and Its mother rushed In, dressed in her street elothet up to her waist in the water, while the other little kid went in in bis ordinary drv got spanked for bis fan. Harry Coomhes, of Cincinnati, fellow about 8 years old, was i tbe water yesterday. Hi* ar a sling, and b* explained that while in Indians recently be was riding donkey. He bad a great, fondness ft riding donkeys, but on this particular bis pleasure ended disastrously,for he fell from bis dlxxy height and broke bis arm. Fortunately It does >1 Interfere with bis bathing. Walter and Lixxie Peterson are two pretty little tou wbo went out by themsolves and bad a quiet dig. little ones who looked as If they were never hsppier in their lives were Pinkie aud Evangeline Smith, dsagbl*r* of Mr. Hugh Smith, of Washington street. They were attired In a pretty shade of red suite, and their pretty little faces attracted a great deal of

ten lion.

Raymond Hoyer eat In the life-boat yesterday end calmly watched tbe bathers. He wonld rather have been the watar with his mother, but he Nad a very bad cold. He took tbe matter -philosophically, and got all the fsu out of the boat there was In It. A group ol bathers noticed yerterday were Mrs. Damon, Miss Damon, Miss Myra Holliday, Charles Wader, J. R. Hughes, Charles Hugbca eud R*v. D. <L Hughe*. Raymond Ueydrick. a lit le fellow wbo is stopping at Sayre's cottage, dug of the aand yesterday. Assembly man Hand la seen In tne cart very often, and when not In th* water himself greatly enjoys watching the others. Mies Edna Gerson Is without doubt of the most admired girls beach. Her handsome face I burned a beautiful brown. The magnificent physique of tbit popu lar and handsome young athlete, Mr. K. Rntscbman, of South Cape May. ■-I dally Men on the beach. He Is snob favorite of tbe girls that be has conelderable trouble In geulng bis share o f tbe surf, and as a result be Is burned s deep shade of brown.

PERSONALS. Paragraph* About uu Visitors.

J. C. Van Slnkian.ol New York, wbo has attained considerable proml, aa a lawyer, is enjoying a rest as s gnesl

at tbs Colonial.

Mrs. AHo* Sawyer, of Chicago, registered at Tb* Aldine for a mom! stay. Sb* Is a pretty blonde of refine mem and culture, and baa joined ber cousin*, Mr. and Mrs. McLaughlin.who

are located a-

Mrs. Edgar H. Btyue. of Wilmington, Del., and her bright lit)Is daughter *r- registered at Tbe Aldine for an In-

definite stay.

Mia* Lydia Graerer, Mist Amelia Grawer sod Miss Clara Graeser, dang 1 tefs of Prof. G raeser, *- assistants to him In affrirs of tbe seasou at Cougreu Hall. Their evident deal re to aulit end pin won many friends. H. D. Fling, of Philadelphia, is esteemed Hughes street cottager who ha* been a summer visitor at Cap* Msy for msuy years. He owns considerable properly here mud in I'hllsdelpblt. and bid Hbeially at tbe reoem attempted tele of the New Columbia site. W. H. Brlgbt, of Holly Beach, Cspt.^leory Marta, of Wildwood, were

bare yesterday.

Mr. C. D. Fraser, of Pittsburg, reg Istered at tbe Lafayette last evening for a few dsys’ visit to bit fti Miss Virginia Cooper, one of Baltimore'* fairest society belles, naa joined friends at the Lxfsyette. Cspt. E. Lynch, U. 8. army, scoom. penied by Mrs Lynch, is registered the Lafayette for e prolonged stay. Cspt. G. 6. Bingham, U. 8. army, yesterday joined bis family, wl staying at-tbs Lafayette. Hits M. Hoook, of Philadelphia, who Is a recent arrival at tbe Columbls, considered to have a very graceful figure aud a handsome faee, and when her ooantenanoe I* lighted up In brilBant couversulon she la truly beautiful. Miss Moook Isa ve-y popular and talented young lady, Mr*. J. AmebeKn and Mist L. Amt helm, of Philadelphia, are the (/Lirst additions to tbs loog list of guests

the Colombia.

Among yesterday’* arrivals at Msrin* Villa were Mr*. W. H. Welberill, M Re.h W. Cumber, Francis Wetherlll, Mr. sod Mis. James N. Snodgrass. Leon Mellok, ail Philadelphians. Min Time Landis, ol Reading, Pa., wss among yesterday's arrivals at tbe Miss Mery B. MaoBurney, of Pitan Grove, N. J., joined relatives at the Wyoming yesterday. W. F. Craven, a popular New York □tines* mac, is'aojournlog at ibe Wyoming for a few days,

loent druggist.

Mr. Robert Cook, of Philadelphia. Is among tbe recent arrival* at tbe Miller Collage. She will remain several days. H. T. Johns, of Washington, joined bis mo'ber and sister yesterday

United Slate*.

Mr. Charles T. Evans and Miss Mary E. Evans, of Philadelphia, are staying the EbMtt fo: a couple weeks. Tbsr arrived yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Connelly, His* Conoelly, of Cornwell, Pa. enjoying a eeteon ol seaside recrei at tbe Windkor, where tbey arrived

Yesterday.

Mr. aod Mrs. W. A. Bucbinan and Mfaa Mabel Bachman, of Penn Valley, Pa., are guesu at tbe Elberon. Rev. Dr. Pierce aod Mr. Walter Pierce and Mias Grace Pieree, of Middletown, Ind., are guesu at tbe Elberod. Tbey will remain for several days. Miss Carolyn Deerlng, a strikingly handsome girl from Indianapolis, with her psrente at the Lafayette. Mr. D. O. DHks, Miss Lldie Fischer Corbon, W. M. White end Mlsa May Derglo compose s bicycle party wbiob arrived at tbe Lafayette yesterday after their long ride through Jersey sands. Mr. and Mrs. James U Snodgrass, i Philadelphia, ere at ibe Marina Villa an extended visit to the shore. Mr. Snodgrass Is the widely koown Market rest clothing W. H. Staley, of Pittsbnrg, joined Is wife aod daughter at tbe Elberon i Tuesday eveuing, Mr. C. H. Swem aod family and Mrs. A. M. Smith are guests of Mrs. E. W. Stows, of Lafayette Street. Mr. William Townsend, of this city, has always been an enthusiastic fisherman and still enjoys the pastime in any form. He finds a great deal of pleasure In fishing for drum In tbs snrf on TwoMile Beach or Poverty Besoh, and this year hat caught sight in that way. The late Alvin P. Hildreth need to do ranch Ashing of this kind, often In Mr'To'wneend’e company, end tbe latter misses him greatly. Last season Mr. Hildreth etugbt eleven drum and one large eight pound ebeepehead from tbe snrf, end Mr. Townsend caught twelve drum Mr. Stillwell Hand Is now to be numbered among onr Inveterate fishermen, bt this year flxtoen drum from tbe eurf. Some ol our readers may not know that tbe drum is a large fish weighing

from fifteeu to seventy or eighty pounds. It probably gets Us pscnllar name from a hollow, drum ilka sound It it Id tbs habit of making. They are caught In ^tbe D. Itware day In Isrus numbers, the woik of the sturgrou fisher* there In tbe spring being frequently greatly impeded by their. T . fish for them la snrf tbe fisher a nit nit line In e basket snapended from bit Deck and after wading ..ut in-s-s ibe line as far as possible over it.e breakers. When

Tickets for tb* grand testimonial to be hooka a fl.h be on-u plays hli Horace M. Cake at Stockton Hotel oa fifteen mlnntet . r longer before tbe fish Bfitwfiay evening may be obtain d at j is aofilolrally . xl-an ed <o be palled

br. N. Robert Ucbbtrd and Mies Esther Hubbard, bis deughur, of Williamsport, Pa., are enjoying a stay at the Windsor. Tbey will remain at the Cepe for several weeks. Little David Pettit 1* s bright little fellow wbo loves bis bicycle, bis bath and everything tfa.t bas a tendency te make life pleasant. Miaaes May. Gertrude, and Helen Dee ring are a jolly crowd of aUters from tbe beautiful old town of Chester. Tbey have taken posse* a ion of Cape Msy aod luvada Into the camp of thel •tern sex who bright prospects of surrender being made with conditions that uphold the dignity of lbs summa

girl.

Mrs. Charles T. Kerr aud daughici Miss Emms j. of Beverly, N. J., ai among tbe guests at the hotel Oriole. Mr. Adolpb\ Gra.it sul family, i Philadelphia, are enjoying cottage life at 218 Ocutu street, aod have ticlpating with great pleasure lu tb« social fuoctlous of tbe seasou. Mrs. Beverly Coulter, eosompaolel by ber soo-lu law and daughter, Mi aod Mrs. E. Bridge* Barrington all ol Colebeater, England, arrived at t Stockton last evening. This is tbt second visit to Cepe May, Rev. Charles Mailack, of Atlanta, Is a prominent 8 Mitbern divine who <■ here some six seasons ago, registered tbe Stoekton laat evening for hu mu summer stay. Isae* Fannie and Martha Pettit very charming and pretty little le dies, are enjoying e nice time with their parents, wbo are registered Hotel Oriole. James C. Baker la e prime factor among tbe fair ones. His witty e.; lags have captivated tbeir attentloi and he Is considered ooe of tbe best summer boys who has beau at Cspe May this seasou. Mr. Donald Baker, of Chester, Pa., Is with Iriends at tbe Oriole. Do U quite skillful aa a master of the key board, and bis effccU el tbe pr.no a wbelly appreciated by tbe guesu, wl appreciate this youog man's talent. A Pleasant Trolley Party. k jolly pmy of youog aud old psris urgaoixed a doltey ptrty ou evening and apent tl rariom ways at Cape Mi Point. Among jtboee who were foreuoeuougb to ba Included lu thi re Mr. Keidel, Mias Fisriug. Leslie Foster, Dr. Rodgers, Mr*. Rodgers, Mis* Agues Bennett, Mias Beit ha Bennett, Mr. McNeil, Mr. W. Foster, Miss Ottille Hughes. Howard Foster, Mia* " ' Hall. Willie Hail, MU* E dridge, Boltou E(dredge, Nellie Foster, Mias L Hughe*, Mis* Dsmou. Mr*. H. muoda, Mr*. Samuel Foster, Miss Msrioo Foster. Dr. EoglUh. Mr*. Dr. English. Mies May Hall, Mr*. Durot, Parker, Mr. Hiiuat Mias Damon, Mis* Myra Holliday, Mr. Charles W der, Mr. J. R. hoghea, Mr. Charles Hugbes, Rev. J. H. Hughes.

Children’s Ball.

The last children's btll at Congrest Hall will be given to-morrow (8*ti day) evening, and iblldren are rvquea' to meet Prof. Graeser at tbe Hell I morrow morning at 10.80 o'clock to rehearse. Prof. Graeser will lee* ummer on Monday next and baa contented to manage thU laat children' affitlr lor the gratification of many otil dren and parents. Tbeis will be given in conjuuotton with It a parting phenlull, the last having proven satisfactory and amusing. LOST.—On August 18. a black onyx breastpin with tniiiaU M. F. iu bril- " ' . A suiUble raw ,rd will be paid return to 109 Howard *treet,Cape

A Pretty Girl Celebrates Her

Birthday.

Mist Mabel Reel, of Brown Villa, accompanied by her escort, dietlogulabed her birthday by a trip to Wildwood via the steamer The capuln is a oonnolsnd hi. face wsa illumlusted by a sijlle when be received tbU charming passenger, and be became youog navigated bis scllt vessel with tbe of e twenty year old The distant li scape, the forest trees, the wild bird* ' various other phases of natural display save Ilfs to the scene and seemed be rejoicing on Ibis eventful day. Landing at Wildwood a walk ol over a mile waa enjoyed lu that pretty tows, and Miss Mabel demonairated Indisputably that walM'in it even as pi-*. ursble and invigorating as riding a wheel. After seeing the sights of tbe resort, tbe steamer was again boaided sod tbe return trip success'ully made. Miss Mab-I's health has been completely ic.tored, sod she will attack tbe “ologles” at the' Philadelphia High School with renewed vigor when abe ratoms home. Shs will long r>ber pleasant trip to Wildwood. Mrs. Smith Dios. Mrs. M. Smltu, m ot>4 North Nlne-tee-ith street, Philadelphia, wbo cam' to tbs Ferris cottage, Cspe Msy Poln'. yesterday, died suddenly lu the evening

of apoplexy.

Mae Victoria, the beautiful prims "ns of the Pier Opera Company, Is of the most accomplished artiste now at the Cspe, and gives xest and Ufe to the performance* there, which Is attracting large aoffleooee. Everybody ehowM aelxe the opportunity u talented vocalist and actress.

A EUCHRE FOR CHARITY'S SAKE Pleasant Evening at Congress Hall.

OVER ONE HUNDRED PLAY ERS PRESENT. A Most Enjoyable Affair-Beauti-ful Costumes Worn by the Ladies. The valuable prise* wrr- won as fol-

low*:

First ladles' .oris--, a hs"^'ma glass dish, by Miss O.borne. Second prixe, a liavUand plate, was woo by Mrs. Dr. Bower. Third prise, a beautiful leather bel with gold bnokle, waa waa woo by Mn

Kalgn

Mr. 6. Abrama waa tbe f •none, winner of tbe besutlful eetofooedore out glass nimbler*. Mr. U. Paul won * sterling bandied wblak broom. Mr Willi-m Ulenny was tbe winner of a flue Hazard-akin pocket book. Consolation prixe waa won by Mrs. Smith. The following at* a few of the hand ■ some gown* worn by the ladles present ; Mrs. Martin Wort was handsomely cowoed in a decol'ete costume of i • Ilk, point lace and diamonds. Mis* Usxel Slieet, canary silk violets aod ribboos. Mrs. Robert Thompson, black caded satlu, point lao<; diamonds. Mies Katherine Allen, white I laoe end dtamoun*. Mrs Charles Wlnckler, black v<

real la

Mrs. F. G. Pfing*' Mias Lydia Or.

ribbons.

Mies Amelia Gi over green silk.

Mie* Clare Graeser, white brocaded

silk.

r, green organdie

Wm P Tlprmpaon, changeable blue silk. Mia T F Byiuis, black aud white

silk.

MUa Benkendorf, blaok end white chiffon. Mrs Loul* Grosser, black brocaded silk, lace and diamonds. Mrs. Manuel Cohen.a l-eautiful gm n pineapple, flounced to Hie waist wiin fourteen flounce*, tilmiool with exquisite laoe. Mr*. Blatlus, white Dresden oigandie over piuk silk. Mrs. Edward Foe was very handsomely attired lo a decollete c atume of black spangled net sod black silk. Mita Bailie Cohen, lo a handsome blue silk gown.

ivenire will bo distrlbnU d to the children wbo attend the Saturday matinee da th* Iron Pier, beginning at 10.80 a. m.

Leleenring always attracts at tbs Pl#r performance! Th# skill displayed by ooe of so tew yeeia la Duly remarkable, and causes • ItlomuvaL

stylish-organdie,'rimmed wl-.ii bi Mr*. D. R Patterson waa aa u very handsome, aod was gowned decollete eoatnma ol black velvet

beautiful laoe; diamonds.

Mrs. H. C. huiueit, black and wbita

silk; diamonds. Mrs W F T*

>wned in blue silk, with sblffoi MUa Rowe, blue striped silk. Mrs Uallowsll was vary beautifully gowned lu a light gray evening dress, trimmed wl h passementerie. Wm P Tbomptgo, a handsometfigured purple silk, diamonds. Mrs U S Paul, light blue silk, trim, od in chiffon; diamonds. Mr* T P Curley, wbito organdie trimmed In white lace. Mrs W G Tetoall, lu e very beautiful brown end blue striped al.k gown. Malbelle Rlegel w»* v-y bsndeoma i a white taffeta grwu, dtcolleto. MraCbasJ Miller, dirk blue India

silk.

MUa Miller wes quite attractive In white ailk. Mr* Arthur, dark gray silk. Miss Nenmen, In a pretty yellow silk Mis* Held lar wss very handsome In flowered silk, with violet trimmings, decollete. Miss Florence E Howard,very prettily gowned In white organdie over green

silk.

MU* Arthur was very pretty lo e handsome violet droollete costume. Miss Wltohmeyer,black silk decollete costume, black net. Mr*. Dr. Bower, steal grey silk waUt, buck watcied silk skirt, diamonds Miss Beas'e McConnell, pink organ, le over pink, trimmed witn laoe. Miss Florence Q. Martin, dres lea "gamh* over pink silk trimmed with pink ribbons. A very breutiful dress Mrs. Daniel Martin, black satin trimmed with lace and passementerie. Mis* Florence E. Howard, floweret organdie over green silk trimmed with bUck lace and violets. Miss D. J. Crabbe, blank laoe over black satin trlmn-ed with turquoise velvet and lac Mrs. A B. Miller, lavender velour trimmed with passementerie and mousseiine de sole. Mr*. Thomas L. Jo ret, maize brocade silk trimmed with chiffon. MU* Edith be idler, orange-colored organdie over orange silk trimmed with violet*. Mr*. James Arthur, grey satlu and black chiffon. Msy Arthur, violet organdie over violet silk. Mrs F. C. PiUmann, dresden silk trimmed with bln* ribbons. Others playing were: Martin Wolf, D R Patterson, Mr aud Mrs Samuel Abrama, Mr Uallowsll, MU* Fuera, I Cohen, E Cohen, Mre Berger, H C Burnett, Mr McCarthy, MU* Osborn, EllU Abram*. Mrs Berg, Mx» A G Kalffca, MIm

POWDER AbsolMalir Pure. In'^aueofui 1*110*153“ h * , * n Awum 5? tort aStow'ifun, and all tonni of adulterauon ROYAL RAuS«orfiwCKR*6o. NKW YORK.

DavU. Mrs K C DavU, Alexander Zeleooy, Mr Miller, Mr Clenny. Miss Splrling, W W Ya'e*, Mrs Ruffner, MU* Edith McConnell, Mrs Hogan,* U J Kemp, Dr McCoouell. M D Martin, "Is* M*Y Martin, Mr and Mrs A L Durbrow, E Wsstoott, Mrs Dr Lorn, Misses K aud J Glanvllle, Mr and Mrs Sparks, Mim Spark*. Mr and Mra Maxwell Follett, Mrs Marsh, Dr and Mrs Bower, H L Woodward, Mrs 1 H MoIlroy. N J Well, Mrs Le Brenx, Mrs llllgenberg. Mra WUchmeyer, Mr* Fnas, Mra Hemmeter, Mrs R H Smith, Mia* Starsman, Lewis Abrams, Prof Louis Graeser.

SOUTH CAPE MAY.

A onranetltive donkey party was given at Beach Vills on Wednesday evening, e«d the following young folk* from tbe Villa and aurronudlng cottages toofe part- Lixxie Miller, Etb*l Amweg, Sadie Conlln, Maggie Gegoar, Freddie Gsgn-r. Dorothy Yonkers, Bertha Blrtwell, Jennie Parrost, Taylor Blrtwell, Francis and Arthur Wells, Ueiso Yonkaa, Lluwood Gegner, John Blaod, Lydia Erwin, Florence Miller, Frank Hartranlt, Donald Quantrell, Edna, Jennie and Thomas Caswell, Marshall Rudolph, Elale Cope, Florence and Lulu Belalr, E'ueat Gogoer, Susie Penn, Fred Amweg, Eddie and Charles Dnrwartb and Mary Shaw. Th* first ladle*' prixe, a beau'lful delft ohlna tea pot. waa awarded lo Helen Yonkas. Arthur Wells was the winner of tbe first gentlemen's prize, a sat of dressing 'ustrum. ut*. Dorn'hy Yonkers took 'be aecon 1 ladle.' prize, a pretty Japineae cun and saucer; aud the second inutlemeD'a prize, a set of dominoes, was eao'ured by John Blaod. After ihe awarding of tbe prizes pretty «oureulra were given to ihe other participant*. and the evening's cnterulomtut closed with refreshment*. Much praise Is doe Mra. E. E. Pfersicb aud Mre. Homer Relfinld, wbo suggested and South Cape May baa three promUIng

Mr*. Edward K. Cake waagowued In voun* lady athlete* In Misses Flornnoe

iweg and Lydia Erwin. Tbe three recently ran sc tou the MlaaLink and back witVn' stopping

'or breath.

Mra. C. liottenatlne, Sr., Mrs. C. Hottenatlna. Jr. Mra. Worthington, MUa Flore-re Worthington, Master Ray Worthl-etoe, Mrs. Eyrick,George aod Walter Eyrick. and J. Addlingtou took dinner at Beach Villa yesterday. Edward Burr, of Philadelphia, U aoendiug tbe ualanoe of Ihe season with hU (later. Mis. Then. Peon. Mr Burr Is a devotee of tbe wheel and takes bis dally constitutional in the form of a spin to town and return.

Lafayette Muaicale.

The muticsle at this popular hotel rss a brilliant auocess, and every uum

bar <

applauded. The following program •t artistically Interpreted by this bouquet ot musical talent: Mias Helen Liobard, of Baltimore. Mme. L'Etlrange. of Baltimore. Mr. Liggett, of Cape May. Mr. Henry A. U.ubler, of Philadel-

phia.

Mr. Julius Falk, of Philadelphia. Tb* oouoert opened with a duo for piano,overture from “Der PreUcbutz.” Tbe Angel'e Serenade, with vlello obligato by Mr. Falk, waa raodcred exquisite taste and refinement of expression, revealing the voice of Mist Es.range aa one ol great depth aod

range.

Th* barlrcne * -lo, “For all Eu rally" also with vklln obligato, waa given with thrilling *ff*c' by M-. Liggett, who poss*sa*a a rich haritone voice, showing enltare aud fin ah. Tbe violin oooocrto in D major, by De Benot waa played by Mr. Falk In snob a brilliant manner as to arouse the enthusiasm of tbe large aud fashionable audlruo*. “Marguerite," by Robyn, was most magnificently sung by Mlsa Einhard, whose rich, dear, soprano tone* were listeord to with great pleasure aod she received a flattering encore. Mi. Gnbler's playing of the I’olooalae, by Liszt, ws* * maaterlv and noble Interpretation of this great master. "lias Liobard and Mias L'Eelrange are acknowledged belles of the city of

belle*.

Ml** Liobard was charmingly gowned lo white ohlfion over white eatin, with

pearl aod diamond ornament*.

Mlsa L'Estrange, In pink crepe, trimmed with rare old laoe, waa e p otnre of enchanting (rwne and lovline**. The Lafayette orchestra played ebol ie operatic aod classical aelecthroa, which

ware received with favo

r by tb* large

Mr. Tracy Is to be congratulated lo giving to his guests and frleods snob a musical treat aa that of laat evening.

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