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312 WASUINOT0N {STREET.

CAPE MAY, N.‘J.

L^ng distance Tek-plione, No. C.

AARON W. HAND, Editor and Manager.

J. WILLARD LIGGETT,

LEWIS T. STEVENS, Aasotiate Editor*.

SATURDAY. AUGUST, 21 IS87.

WEATHER TO-DAY. Official Forecast.

PERSONALS. Paragraphs About «jur summer

• Visitors.

Mr*. Jca. C. S. Blackburn, a< pan led by bis daughter, Mia* Comnne Blackbarn, are gnuU at the tooktoo. Mr*. Blackburn I* the wife of Senator Joe Blackburn, wall known orer the world as the ■ilrer-tongued orator froB

8 a. m. Barometer .

8 a.m. Dry bnlb thermometer. 72.8

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Mtximum Temperature. 75.0 •• 77.5 Minimum Thermometer.. 71.8

71.0

Direction of Wind N. W

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Iteinfeli, A. M

delpbie

The coming erent Is the grand tcetl-

monlal concert and bMtto Mr. Edward K. Cake at Cong retN all Tuesday evening next, 21th iLt. iThe commlu

tee In charge propose flHhske of It oi of the old-time social tacoeeses. Thk Stockton has contributed largely

totbe entertainmeut of Tieltore during the eesboo, Mr. Uoisoe M. Cake, the proprietor, beving prorided facilities lor the purpose at great expense, and

It is rery fitting that appreciation

theee effort* should be shown in the

form of ^ 'testimonial benetit

Cake, which U to occur next Saturday evening as announced In our advertising columns. That It will prove to be

another of the series ol grand and sti oessful affairs which have occurred the Stockton this season we hsve

doubt. Extensive preparations are being made by the committee in charge to provide many entertaining features,

and tbs memory of last eeasoi

successful testimonial to Mr. Cake will

attract an even larger company. "Give ns a music festival before the season closes,” have many friends

to Simon Ilsaeler during the past

mratt and be has flnslly concluded

ringsnents to edd one other to the n *ny grand musical events which bave c) kr.cte-ired the history of Cepe May. 3 he lestlval will occur on Sunday evenli g next, 22d Inst, on Congress Uatl lawn. A music festival under the dinotion of Simon Hauler is ell that IU name Implies. He organised the first one ever given at Cape Msy, and hu been e prime factor in many succeeding ones. Old Congress will echo end reecho on Bundsy evening with the mnsin of the masters Interpreted u they would Interpret It, with the finest effects of expression end oomblnetlon Lovers of music will not fell to be present to enjoy this trust, and provision Is being made to secure the comfort of a

greet throog.

As a result of the suggestion made by a correspondent ol the Stab yesterday the project of giving to Mr. Edward K. Cake, of Congress Hell, e testimonial benefit In recognition of hie liberality toward all visitors to the resort In the matter of amusements, hu been take* up and Is now coder full headway. It hu been Indeed enured Into with enthnslum by several prominent visitors end residents, and Tuesday evening next hu been selected at the time. It Is the intention of the gentlemen having the matUr In charge to make It one of the moat brtl. Rant of the season, and from the ear neatness of the movement there is no room for doubt that It will the great soMal suooestos which have characUrlxed this summer. The price ol the UckeU hu been fixed i ar. The ball room la to be 1 ^ ly decorated, special musical features prsvidtd, and neither care m spared In promoting the pleuure of the great throng which will be In atundanoe. Subscriptions will be received by William P. Thompson, treasurer, at

Congreu Hall.

Frank Conley, the famous comedian, better known u ‘‘Comical Conly," Is Included In the attractions at the Pier Opera Bouse and eonvnlses tbe audl enoes there with amusement each evening. Don't fall and haar him ting

"Marguerite.”

Tbe viveclous Mlu E. Clemens, who spent the greater portion of tbe summer at tbe Devon, returned to. , . m in Pblledelpbla on Tnursdey. Mat Clemens wu e regular bather, end her absence hu brought e volume of sadness to tbe hurts of more Him one gallant cavalier. After e five weens- outing In Cepe May Francis uornell, ton of Conductor George Borzell and grandeou of William Borzcll, returned to bis borne In Bethlehem, Pa. While here be wu e teacher In tbe Sunday school of tbe South Cape May's Union Aadltonnm, and WAS very popular with bis pupils. W. T. Rainey, of Cleveland, Ohio, again registered et tbe Stockton yes-

terday.

Mr. end Mia. William P. Wuiuer, of Philadelphia, arrived at tbe Ebbi terday afternoon for e aeuide vlai Mr. ana mrs. B. L. H. Debbe, and Mr. French, of PlUsbnrg, came Stockton yesterday. A party ot four scientific euchre players *ho enjoy tbe game dally at the Marine Villa Annex is made up of Mr. SemMiu Fel twell, Mlu Walu and

Mlu Semmea.

Mr. Henry W. Gratz.of PhUade]| arrived at the Marine Villa 4niMk terday. Mr. Gratx Is of ^e^lrard Fire end Marine Insurance Company. Mr. Eltini.aprom.nent Philadelphian. Is enjoying a rest by the a^aWt tbe Ma-

rine Villa Annex.

Mr. Richard V. Barry, a handsome young society men from tbe U toilful city of WublngtoD, bat takiu the pleaunt apartments which he haa occupied In former aeaaona at the BrexSeuor Julio do Galarza Secretaire de la Legation d’Eepague, la spend lug a short vacation apart from hit offiri.l duUss, and 1* enjoying the delights of this resort st the Stockton, tbi old bouse, which entertains

dlgnltariuln.

L. A. Weiner, of Philadelphia, has joined hia father et tbe Devon. Mrs. James N. Stetson, Master Jos. V. D. Stetson and Miu Amlu Steteou came to the Windsor last evening for n ex'ended visit. Former Common Coodcilmau Henry l'. Lambrelb, of tbe FififnA ward, Philadelphia, came to tbe WtaAor last night for an over-Sunday sojourn. Among the Chalfonle’s arrivals yi terday were Mrs. E. R, Dick, L.lrmen R. Dick end Mr. Event R. Dick. Jr., from Philadelphia, who will t]icui a few days at this pleaunt house. The Rev. Mr. Ell Glflord, Mra Gif. ford and their eon, all of Vineland, N. enjoying tbe delights of cool Cape May at tbe Columbia. Mr. and Mrs. Llppert, from Bin Mirlne Villa Annex, made e lour of Cepe May and its points of Interest and pleasure, enjoying the outing very

Ml. J. P. BW.kTLOt PkttstJ-ApMv returned yeslenJ.y from a trip to bis Home. Mr. end Mrs. Hillary have been goeeu et tbe Colonial during tbe saw Mr. end Mrs. S. Bcran Miller, of Baltimore, arrived et the Colonial yesterday for e two weeks' visit.

George C. Su

for e well-known Philadelphia firm, la a guest et the Colonial. Little Mlu Berthe Ucaaenbrneh, tbe pretty daughter of Mra. S. C. Ueex biocn. of Philadelphia, la one of t seeeteet little glr.s et tbe 8la» Villa. Mr. William d. Kelly, a well-known fire insurance mao of i'l.iladelpble, hu joined hie family, ebo have oecu summering et the Lefayetn. Mrs. Charles Uenjsmiu U ntinson. J. A'klnson Wilkinson, sod Mayhem Wilkinson, members of me well-known Philadelphia lamily, came to tbe Lafayette yesterday for a stay of several weeks. All Cape May will be out to-day to welcome Mr. Itoberl E. Bower, aooompeuled by bis life-long Mend and oollege chum, John Nelson Purvianoe. Charles F. Meudler, ol Baltimore, ts of tingle ’few days, and wu greatly phased at the arrival of bis wife lut evening, who joined him at the Aldloe. William J. Kalmey, of Baltimore, Is enjoying the hospitalities of me Aldloe. He la very quiet and nooetenlaUout,but one of his.friends desires to suggest that '•still waters mo deep." Mr. end Mra. Frank 1. Swain, of Philadelphia, are enjoying life at me Aldloe. Mr. Sealn is a Bostonian, and la becomingly prond of me fact. Louis Paul la a very jolly Baltimorean, who It always genial and full of

fun.

Grandma Link is enjoying herself greatly, end appreciates very much me society of her sweet little grandchild, Willie. Among the arrivals el the Co. urn bit yesterday were W S Walker, D C Ksy, E F Lewis, City; Allan Felton. Mies Jennie Rom and brother, Merebauville; Doob Morrow, Bellwood, Pa.; J A Crawford and wife, Tyrone, Pa.

OS THE BEiCH ASD IN THE SORF Those Who Dipped in the Sea. SIMON HASSLEH IN A POKE BONNET. They Had a Happy Time Yester-day-Beautiful Little Ones Who are Daily Seen on the Strand.

Star Villa Euchre.

Ticket* for the grand testimonial to Horace M. Cake et Stockton Hotel on Saturday evening may be obtained et tbe Stockton office or news stand. There Is to be an entire change of program and company each week at the Iron Plot evening performances.

One of the most brilliant affaire last season wu the testimonial to Mr. H. M. Cake by the cottagers and gussta, which occurred at the Stockton, and the teat! modal this evening wlU turpau that of lut year. Hot lunch served after bathing hour

Mr. Joseph H. Bromley, of Phlledelila, came down yesterday and j lined bit fami y at the Stockton. Mr. Thomas Caffln, of White Ball, Pa , came to the Stockton ycsterd .j. Mr. and Mrs. 8. Clinton Townsend and Mlu Cnyler Townsend, ol Baltimore, are among stock* in'* guests, arriving yesterday. A. Thompson, of Camden, Is s very active buslneas man, representing ter. eral express, railroads and steamship companies u ticket agent, and being Interested In other buslneu. He appears to be also quite Interested in Congreu Hall baths this Hon. George Hires la e prominent newcomer to register at the Stockton, coming wim Mrs. Hires for s stay of several week*. Dr. Don Joes Congo*to. arrived last night at tbe Stockton on his regular weekly trip. Miu Olivette Price, daughter ol and Mra. Theodore Pries, hu returned to her home In New York after ten weeks of .the pleasure* ol summer life kt Cape May. During her stay tbe bu made many fnendt. She will also visit friends In Phlladelpnla s.few dty*. Misses Helen and Msy Alrich, of Wilmington, are et Brown Villa. Hon. Cbarlu Cramp, the shipbuilder -will be one ol the prominent comer* tn register »t tbe Stockton this aftensoeo, coming down on hie first trip of the ■aeon, to remain ten day*. Judge Richard Miller, ot Camden, with Mrs. Miller bu returned to the Stockton for e slay of indefinite length. Jack Ellison and Bob Poland jo'ln Mr. and Mrs. Rodman Ellison at tbe Stockton to-day. Mr. Rodman is tbe heed of the well known doth house of John B. Ellison A Boos, Philadelphia. Hon. John Field, ex-poetmasler of Philadelphia, la a prominent late rival to register at tbe Stockton. Field Is accompanied by his Interesting

femUy.

The arrivals at Star Villa yesterday Iteruoou were A. Hank, and JostlnB. Sypher, of Philadelphia; Mra. Wooltey Asplbwall and John C. Atplnwall, of Washington, D. C. J Mr. Tbomu H. O’Neill, of Anburn, N. Y, arrived at the Lafayette yreter-

day.

Mr. E. C. Gramm, of Philadelphia, wu r.moag yesterday’s arrivals et tbe

Lafayette.

Esther E. V. MeElbone, of Philadelphia, and a well known churchman,

tbe Lafayette, yesterday.

Tbe e

delightful pavilion of the

Star Villa wu the scrue ol e pretty euchre lut evening. Tbe exqulaite

prizes were won u follow*:— First ladles' beautiful Bobemian

der box, Mrs. Hosier.

Second ladles' prize, Mr*. Elliott

Rodgf re, enamelled spoon.

Third prize, e gold paper cutter, we won by Mist Montgomery. Mr. Elliot Rodgers, firs', gentlemen' prize, e handsome wedgewood stein. Mr. Lefevre won second prize, e skull

tobacco jar.

Mr. Swllt stood third sud was av 1 a pair a china roust abou. Tbe ;boobj, s rebblt’e foot, mounted In silver, wu given to Ml. Wm. Grafi

Children,* Forty at the Ebbitt. The children of tbe Ebbitt enjoyed a pleasant party Friday morning. The program constated of music,recitations, dancing and games, closing with the peanut contest. In which each child

prize.

>ng thou who participated were tbe Mlatos Blanch and Colta Martin, Virginia Anhui, Heleo and Virginia Blown, May Jacob. Annette Millrr, Eleanor Pue and Mutere Frank McCounell, Willie Landrum, Heroert Durbrow, Louie Greeaer, Jay Hart. Herty Sparks and Edward Sparks. The anunel cottagers' ball will take place at the Stockton Motel this evening under tbe auspices of a com mine of the Cape May Cottagera' Association. It will be complimentary to Mr. Horace M. Cake, tbe proprietor of tbe hotel, In appreciation of hit effirts In entertainlog their fsmlli.e during tbe summer aeasone. Tou event will take precedence of any other society function of the season. Toe grand old Inn will be hsndtomely decorated in honor of the occasion, and It will be an opportunity for some of tbe most exqolalte dressing of the summer. Tbe lobby will be a place of beauty by tbe ariUtlc display of ftowera and plants. Ootalde Chinese lantern* and parti colored electrio light* will produce tbe most elaborate dazzling effects. Morgan's celebrated or-teatea bu been playing at tbe hotel all snmmer will be augmented to fifty men, each of whom are solo artiste. It is tbs Intention that this event shall eclipse any former social happening given et this historic hotel.

Simon Hauler it entirely too popoalar for hie own comfort. U> accustomed ell along* to take s daily bath, but for the last three daya hu not been seen near the beach. He bed been greatly sought after when in the water end met so many people who listed upon taking up his time that be wu compelled to devise some method by wbioh he could have a nice bath without having .t resemble e public reception. A happy thought struck him. Be would bathe ‘'incog.'' Re rummaged around among a lot of ancient bathing enlta at his oath bonne and found an antique flannel that had belonged to an old maid wandered over the beech when Henry Clay wu a gout here. This be donn piecing a poke bonnet on hie he tripped coyly over the sand. He i resembled e huge bau clef. But I didn't work. He wav root nixed, end in just four minutes be s back In his bath house again. It wu not'ed that tbe sun she ion brightly then usual ln.Jrv.nt the Stockton baths yesterday. Upon Investigation It wu found tbi Katherine Fisher, with her wonderful hat, had not appeared on the strand This hat wu made In Cuba by sit lives, end required eix days f< erection. Mlu Fisher Is one of tbe bellu of tbe Stockton, sod posses so pair of the most bewitching eyes it

aglnable.

Mr. Frank Bach, of but fiddle fame, Is very fond of clem chowder, walks solemnly Into the earl every dey end drops I see downward In the Then, coming to the surface be swallows e mouthful of what be uyt semblea bis favorite dish—e mouthlul of salt water. “I go down every dey 'r my obowder,” said Mr. Bub. Charles Free, tbe pretty young pianist, is getting quite stout et tbe Cepe, "e it In tbe enrf every day. Andrew Luck, the’well-known arranger of songs u paraphrases, end bau player In Hauler's Orchestra, also an ardent bather, never missing a day. He always dives and swims

BASE BALL. The ball game yuterday wu c the closest games of tbe season wu thoroughly enjoyed by the si tore present. Tbe visitors put up a strong game, with eleven bite an error to their credit. Taking tbe game u e whole It > very clever exhibition. The Capes to-day again mee< strong All-Collet late tram from Philadelphia. King Dixon, who hu been enoh e puzzle on fi rmer visits, will again In tbe box. CAPE MAY.

Thothaa, p. Maaoo. c. MoGrillle. u Scannel, lb Steven*, cf Blakely. 8b Turner, 2b v . Westoott, rf. Middleton, If

Total..,

.01230

.0 0 3 0 1

Hairi*. 2b. Rally, If Peon, cf. .

5 « 27 13

0 2 2 0 0 1 2 10 0 1 0 0 7 0

the hi

s clef.

Mrs. Kltklsiid end her pretty little daughter, of Philadelphia, wen joying tbe big breaker* yesterday. The rotnnd form of Mr. Lemlsch, of the Stockton Orchestra, L dally

‘ i the eurf.

Char os Hoyt, the gentle clarlooetlet, executes e demhacml quaver In the suit *rry dey. The time of his bath Is just

ie minute.

Mr. Stone, tbe trombone play* Ibe Lafayette Orobe*ire, took e elide down to tbe enrf yesterday. He dived off e friend's shoulders aod slrnok fiat j tbe bottom of e low ace. Mr. Louis Powell. C. M. Mend Mre. Magenhardt, end Mias Panlere, formed a jolly party In the surf yeeter ‘ay. They ere etopplng et the Aldloe. Cbarlu Headley, the bloahlng young leader of the Lafayette Orchestra, is a popular but shy young man. He goes tbe beach every dey but wont go In

Battery A’s Encampment. The Keystone Battery, Battery A, «. G. P- e crack organlutlon of Philadelphia, will camp at Cape Mey Point Tuesday and Wednesday for Urget

practice with their

loading gus. Captain Stafford expects to bring down abont 50 men. This organlutlon Is one of tbe finest connected with any of the Pennsylvania National Guard. Captain M. C. Stafford, Its efficient commander, bringing It np to a staodard that rivals the artillery armor of the service of the Unite 1 State* army. It It composed of ie beet material In the Guard.

Lafayette Concert

Tbe Lafayette Orchestra, under tbe efficient direeUon of Prof* Cbttles Headly, will give e very entertaining

o-morrow evening, u follows:

March, Signal ClonJer Overture, Beautilnl Galatea. Snppe Song, Sweetest Story Slultt

Selection, Cblmu of Normandy Planqaelte

Caprine, Chinese Dance Baker

Mr. W.G. Abbott, of Philadelphia, Selection, Fra Diavolo Anber joined hi* femlly at the Lafayette jm- j Patrol, Brownies' Woodward

Freddie Grime*, tbe handsome cello pltyer, I* seen dally In tbe enrf. He la very popular with the glrit aod la always wanted by eome pretty maiden Mr. Baronl, the flute player of Morgen's Orebesira, singe the n tlfnl ballads while be Is making hit toilet at Shields' bath houses. It Is uidthat this Is one reason why Mr Shields hu done such a go jd buslneu Edward Lever, tbe jolly knight .of the trombone In Header's Orchestra Is a regular bather, and bis athletic form Is seen sliding In and out of tbe In an andante tempo Goslave Schmidt, who plays the gentls flute in Congreu Hall Orchestra It a regular patron of tbe anrf end p!*y* hit part t> perfection. Emile Knell, tbe oello soloist of Coogrtu Hall Oichestre, It always In demaud by ladle* who desire to be batned T ;ey all admire bis beanllfnl Vandyke

beard.

Grandma Roliton took Utile Willi* Rolaton Into the enrf yuterday. Grand pe Rolaton watched them. Lillian B. A wouldn't leave the pavUloo for the buck yuterday, as she didn't went her pretty new aandala to 9 in contact with the beech und. Is fortunate In having two mamend one pap*. Mra. K J. Roleton ebe ere Inseparables, aod Mrs. Rolatou'a tweet little baby boy lx usually one ol me party.

Hankins, 8b 0 1 0 1 Casuboon, lb 0 1 12 0 Fulmer, p 0 0 1 2 Totals. 4 11 24 12 raxucae. Cape Msy 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 2MUlviUe. 001 00000 8•taOUBT. Earned runs-Cape May 1, Millville 1 Two-baae hit—Stevens. Sacrifice hit—Blakely. Bau on balls—Thomu 2, MoGrillls, Stevens, Blakely, Wutcott 2, Fn Kimble, Penn, Rally, Steelman. Bit by pitched ball—Steelmea, Harris Left on base*—Cape M ,y 8, >1 dlvllle 12 Double plays—Kimble to Steelmen to Casuboon. Strunk not—Scauoell, Kimble. Time—2h 30m. Umpire—Zlllott Rodgers. Congress Hall Lawn Sports, Saturday, August.21, at 10 A. M.

"Evests. L 220-ysrJ ran, with tarn. 2. Slow bicycle race—lut ms 8. Three-legged race. 4. Egg and spoon race. 5. Hop, step and jump. 6. Obstacle reoe. 7. 1C .lb shot-pat. 9 Seek race. 10. Tug of war. Eotriu else* at 9 a. m. on tbe 21st. Kike now open to register namu tbe duk ot Congress Hell. Event* ere open to colored mm Cape May and eutries are free. CoMUITTEE or AUBaKOEUKHTS. William M. Thompson, chairman. S. Fercberger, secretary. R. P. Dimond, treasurer Adolpli Grant, Jerome Carty, 11. F. Tatnall, Elliott 11 ■ Igerv, s. Abrams, I’m. Gleuoy, M b. Field Staff. Referee, 11. Burnett. Judge at Start—Thomas F. Byrne*. Judge et Finish—John L Daily. Starter—A. D. Follett. Sooier—Herbert M. Boyer. Clerk—Clayton Hagy. Marshal—D. D. Seaunell.

Aides.

Htrrv Westeott, Sumner Bowman, John Blakely, Frank Meson, Planum Middleton, Polllp King, Mark McGrllErnul Cunningham, Andrew Boswell. - _ Tbe Cottagers' Grand Tuiimi nisi *11 to Mr. Horace M. Cake at tbe Stockton Hotel Is .ttractlng much attention. end elaborate preparation* ere being made by the committee to make noteworthy occuloo. Tbe ball is to be appropriately decora to 1 , and tbe porches enclosed end illuminated, the latter forming e cool promenade after the canoe. Sapper will be served from 10 to 12. Colonial Euchre.

the e

YACHTING. Pleasant Sails—Large Catches Ol Fish and Crabs. A large party from Cep* Mey Point enjoyed tbe morning cruising about Inlet end sounds In the prize yacht Clover. They were ell musically Inclined aod sang many beautiful aelectlooa Tbe party ooDelated of R.v. A Spaeth D. D., LLD„ Rev. Henry C. Erbea, Mlu Rosalie Goebel, Mias Spaeth. Miu Caroline Spaeth, pianist. Mi. Sigmund Spaeth. vloUzirt, Rev. H. Douglass

Spaeth.

In the afternoon the ume yacht wu aecnred b} Mr. and Mr*. C. Mr. and Mra. James Smith, Mlu Mary T. Smith, Miu Marguerite Linn Smith, of Pittsburg, Pa The fine Melvin* took e large party, twenty-eight la number, to Holly Beach in the mormn,, gaged by soother group to sell about aounda and Inlet In the afternoon. She la on* of the best equipped yachts in

tbe service.

At 9 o'clock yesterday morning a fiablog expedition oompoaed of M-—>» William L. Bailey, Mr. H. W. Whit taker end Dr. Boyd, ell Pblladelpbiaoa, took tbe 0 o'clock train to Court House. From there these congenial sportsmen proceeded to Green Bey, which Is Jnst back of Stone Harbor. There wu lonnd an abundance of fish and all enjoyed lb* dey. hugely. They

returned by the evening train.

THE MUSIC FESTIVAL. Great Musical Event of the Sea-

son at Congress Hall.

A greet festival of music at Congress Hall to morrow evening nnder tbe direction of tbe veteran and accom-

plished leader, Simon He augmented orebesira and

talented soloists.

Tbe members of the Russian legation will be present end the Russian national hymn will be played In their honor, tbe audience standing during its peril Great mnalo events have been feat at Cape May f,.r many years, end. season of 18UT would not be complete without lie muslo festival ler, so long a posteuiot May, meets the popular desire by p-e-psrlog this feast of music, sod i price of tdmlulon bat been plac'd such t price u will not debai tuy lover of music from attending, general ad bn bring but 25 cents, teei.ved

00 cent*.

e number i

Children's German. Tbe cblldien's german will be repeated by request this evening at Coogreu Hell, end children who desire to participate abou'd meet Profess ir wr at tbe Hall at 10 o'clock this morning. Tickets for the grand testimonial to dward K. Cake, proprietor of C id rea* Hall, may lei ootained a Cou^i.a newataod or ofine or from the oon mi .

.kOST-A amai. gold w rich, marked M. b. U. Liberal reward If relnroed o DaiLT Star offije. No quesriona ak.d- *1 3t LOST.—A black cloth carriage robe on Tueaday atferooou lut Reward If returned to 203 Congreu street.

Tbit evening et Congreu Hell, thilI te n’e peitv and phantom ball.

&AKIN0

POWDER Absolutely Pure.

Base Ball at Congress. Yuterday morning a very interesting ball game was played upon Congreu lawn between Congreu teams, No*. 1 and 2, In which No. 2 won. The eter play* of the second team were made by Mra. K. D. Patterson and L E. Abrams. Mr*. Pattere-in tagging ulna men out at first base, made one assist and caught one foul fly/ She also made two two bue hits end one single. L. Abrams struck out six men In ■uooeeaioB, made two home rune, one three-bagger end one two begger. Mra. Pue wu tbe star on her side, making one home ran and e tw-bagger and pat oat eight men at the home plate. A discuulon arose in the seventh Inning end the game was given to No. 2. Score, 9 to nit.

An Enjoyable Straw Bide. Mlu Pauline Artman, daughter of Major and Mn E. R. Altman, among the most prominent of oar summer o ittagera, who are oocunyiog tneir handsome villa at Beach avenne aod Jefferson street, gave s straw ride to a number of her young trlenda on Thanday eveolug. Tbe drive behind font big horses ineluded tbe principal slieits of Cepe May and tbe roads iu the out-lying district* In tbe party were: Miaaee Bothy. Newbold. Felheratooe, Turner, Welab, Brook rt, Bltkrhy, Faurtt and Dixon, end Miuia. Hepburn, Chew, Sewell, Woodville. Newbold, Keikert, Nicholson, McCreary, Uuzby, Davidson, ' Kuoklc, Parr, Shearer, Grav a aod Colohan.

Tbi* eveolug ■

Crabbing. The following guests of Marine Villa Annex apent a delightful afternoon dabbing in tbe sounds yesterday: Mr ud Mrs J E Semnna, Mlu Somme*, Mis Edward Wain, the Misses Wain, Miu Fsltwell, Mr ami Mra S M Fox, Mlu Muoott. Tbe party sailed from Sewell's Point and were quite success, ful in cap'urlng tbe funny crustaceans.

ttag< t- nail at Stockton tint Sat. unlay evening. Testimonial to Mr. Horace M. Cake. One of the greatest s of tbe season.

eat reduction Queen Jewelry Stoi di-play.

A. C. Glle, 818 Washington street, i> ‘be only place st which artists’ m* eria It ma y be obtaired. 1

HUSIC FESTIVAL PROGRAM.

..John Phillip Solicit

.Roeeini

Luckstone . .Simon llaasler

Go to Ratty's, corner of Washington id Jackson streets, for Canffman'a Ginger Brandy. It u fine for cramo and disorders of the stomach.

Cocking pastor, will

Church to* Rev. E. P.

. 4. *. CocklOR | i In the PreafylSlai w at 10.80 \ nj >, DD, a fimfr

Grand testimonial to Mr. Edward K. Cake, of Congreu Boll, Tuesday at en-

After tbe play had ended Mr.Cbnreb, the genial proprietor, treated his guests to e royal good time In the form of old-fashioned watermelon party. Tbe prize* were very handsome s enthusiastically contested for. Ladle*' first prir-, silver monnted comb, won by Mr*. H. G. Holman Second prize, silver shoe born, Mlu Jollos Adams. Third prize, silver pin tray. Mlu J. H Casas res. prize, China candle holder Mra. El well. Gentlemen's fl-s’ prize, gold cuff bn*, tone, won by Mr. Green. Second prize, silver cup, gold-lined, Min Mary Gorrero. Third prize, leather pooketbxik, Mr.

Welker.

Fonrth prize, silver-mounted knife, Mlu V. Thacker. The members of tbe Macedonia Baptist Church (colored; have arranged for e grand rally at Girard Temperance Hall, on inoday evening,' next, begin nlng ot 8.80 o'clock. The nrylcea will loci ode addresses by e number of visit log speakers, aod a number of musical by visiting singers. Tbe ibets are endeavoring to rates *y to erect a churob bonding.

Molaeae* Cocoenut Lumps. 9 cents a dozen, at Smith's, 107 Wuhlngton Street •

Our Cream Wafers ere delicious. Made fresh every day at Acker 1*'*, 515

The following is the program for the muter festlrn 1. “The Stars and Stri|ies Forever,”

Orchestra.

2. Overture—Die Celebrated "Semiramide,” 3. Soprano Solo, “ Valae de Concert,” 4. The West Jersey “Century Flyer," 5. Violin Solo—“Andante from K Minor Concerto,'

Mr. Emil Schmidt.

6. Tenor Solo, “Fear Not Ye, O Israel,” Dudley Buck

Mr. Charles L Hoyt.

7. Selection, “The Geisha,” Sydney Jones

Orchestra.

8. Baritone Solo, “Jenualem,” Parker Dr. J. Willard Uggett. 8. Euphonium Solo, “En Balen,” Verd Mr. Edward Lever. 10. Contralto Solo, ‘‘Are Maria,” Nicola Mae Victoria. 11. Selection, "Faust,” Gounod 12. Overture. "William Tell,” Rossini

Orchestra.

■df*ln honor of tlie presence of the Kussinn I-cgution from Washington •he Russian Hymn will be played by the oreherlra, during which tinaudience will remain standing.

STOCKTON SUNDAY CONCERT. The regular Sunday evening concert by Morgan-’* celebrated orchestra at this 1-opular house will occur to-morrow evening at 8.3U o'clock, and the following excellent program will he rendered : PART I. 1. Triumphal March, “The Populace,” Kretchmer 2. Vocal Solo, “Because I Love You,'V Hawlev Mr. Willard S. Wears. 3. Ballet Munir, “Fauat," ' Gounod 4. Vocal Solo, “Echo Song," Biaehoff Mra, Hattie Mead* Smith. 6. Grand Selection, "TrsviaU,” Verdi PART n. 0. Gavotte, "Beauty’s Coming,”.: Cxi bulk* (From the "May Queen.”) 7. Clarinet Solo, “Air et varie," Cahvari Mr. I-ouia Teti. 8. Selection, “The Geteha," Jones (By general desire.) 9. Vocal Solo, "Thou Brilliant Bird,” ; David Mrs. Hattie Meads Smith. Flute obligato by Mr. Barone. (Repeated by unanimous request.) 10. Overture, “William Tell,” Roaainl D.T. Monoa* Director