CAPE MAT DAILYISTAR

DOliae THE MOMTBa oi

312 WASHINGTON tSTKECT.

CAPE MAY, N. J.

Ix»ng Distance ?elepbune. No. 6. '

AAEON W. HAND, Editor and Manager.

J. WILLARD LIGGETT,

LEWIS T. STEVENS, Associate Editors.

THUKSDAY, AUGUST 2«, 1887.

WEATHEE TO-DAY. Official Forecast.

The weather to-daj will be generally

8 a.m. Dry bulb thermometer. #2.

PERSONAL.

Paragraphs About [uur Bummer

Visitors. 000 Z

8 a. m. Maximal

8p.m

^ 7L! i Temperature. 73.7

i. Minimum Thermometer.. 89.0 8 p.m. •• •« 71.5

8 a. m. DirecUon of Wind 8. W.

8 a.m. Velocity of Wind....’."

8 P-“- .....1! miles

8 a. m. Stale of weather

8 p. m. “ «• •• clear

Rainfall, A. M

P. i

Geo. L. Lotett.

The aleamer “Wildwood" will make her Lai trip Tuesday, August 81st 8.80 p. m.

Under the direction of Mias Bhackford. Mrs. E. A. Pue and Mr*. D. Patterson and others, there will giren at Congress Hall to-night a eery pleasing program. The per'ormere are all amateurs, but some of them will riral their professional brothers and suiters In the brilliancy of their performances to-night.

These

U The Aldine promisee

gag-omenta are still being made for quarters at this home-like bouse during the coming weeks. Among the recent arrirals at this delightful bouse are Wm J Ilalmery, llalUmore; Mr and Mrs W Baum, 8 Bernhelmer, E C Trosmner, Philadelphia; Mias Alice Sawyer, Chicago; Mr and Mrs Edgar H Bayne, Mias Mildred Bayne, Wflmlngton; R W Mitchell, Frank Strong, New Yoik; Thomas H Wilson, Mr and Mr* Chas F Denny, Tbos K Smith, Howard H Lowry, Archie B Mifflin, G M Btee-

die, Philadelphia.

Mrs. H. B. Mercy, of Miller Cottagi Is the fortunate possessor of one of that rare species of cereua, oereua grand), floras, commonly known as the nightblooming oereua. The plant must be at least seren years old before It blooms then blooms once a year after that Last evening the pretty flower burst forth in all lie beauty about 8 o’clock, and by midnight was In full bloom, gradually fading until morning, when only the withered remains were left It was a beautiful sight to watch development, and many vialted the i tags to see this wonderful flower.

Mias Hannah Sherron, Mias Blanche Craighead, Mr Horace J Miller, and Mrs. Edward McDonald sailed ; day through the aounds to Holly' and Wildwood on the handsome yacht Horatio. At Wildwood the party went ashore and enjoyed a delightful drive over the thoroughfares of that resort On the return trip the party narrowly escaped a walk from the Point to the Cape by the last oar being held for quarter of an hour for tl

datlon.

Thus far this has been one of the most successful seasons In the history of the beautiful Star Villa. Throughout the season the bouse has been well Oiled, and mush of the time they have been compelled to turn guests away on account of the house being ~

overflowing.

The table and service of the bouse have always been the beet that be procured. The fact that tbe families come to this popular house year after year and recommend their friends to do likewise la a great advertisement for the place. Social Charity. The Country Week Association of Philadelphia is to be remembered at the Stockton on Friday evening by a progressive euchre party. The above association lea. disbursing 88000 a week for the purpose of furnishing poor children with a vacation at the seashore or In the country The money collected from entrance fees to the euchre party, 83 cents, will be devoted to the Children’s Freeh Air Fund of the Association and there will

be no prises.

Mrs. 8. Thompson Banes, i live officer of the Association, at the Stockton, has the matter In hand, assisted by a number of charitably disposed ladles now gneats of the 6 too Jr ton. It Is to be hoped that this worthy cause will bring numerous subscriptions to this fund, and those kindly disposed are requested t > leave their nauieaaod a quarter at the office of the Stockton, whether they desire to a trend the party

Cemm, Miss Mary E. ibe and Mrs. Harry V. Camm d a party from Bridgeton, N. J., who came to the Oriole yesterday for a visit of a week at this delightful Mr. Wm. D. ElUott, of Philadelphia, arrived at the Lafayette yesterday. Mr. J. Lindenborn, of the great metropolis, U a guest at tbe Lafayette, arrialug at that famous house yesterday. Bishop J. J. Keane, of Home, Italy, arrived at the Lafayette yesterday for a week at the shore. Of all our summer resident i no one is more respected than out genial friend, Mr. J. F. Jacoby, of 822 Columbia avenue. Mr. Jacoby has been coming to this grand old resort with his family for many years, and prefers It to aU others. Mr. A. W. Kelly, of New York the famous Princeton foot-bill arrived at Cougreas Hall yesterday, and will remain during the preliminary training season. Among the arrivals at .Congress HaU yesterday were Miss A Kugler, Mrs C Dwyer, J U Mollroy, J E Frymler, of Philadelphia; Chas B Edwards and wife, and Miss Anna M Ballads, of Germantown; Mr A W Kelly,of New York

ty.

Mr. J. R. Donnelly, a contractor and builder, of Philadelphia, la a guest at the ever pleasant Lafayette for a short vacation and rest by the a«a. Mr. Donnelly is the same genial gentleman of former years and will be gladly greeted by bis many friends. Mr. Charles A. Johnson, the genial clerk to W. F. Bonxano, general agent of tbe receiver of the Columbus, Sandusky and Hooking Railroad Company, left Wednesday last to taka up bis woik at Columbus, Ohio. Mr. Jnbnson was formeny train dispatcher of the Bouth Jersey Railroad. John Price, Cbatteu and Heckacher Wethtrill, the three little sops of John Price Wetherlll, of Phllad. Ipbla. leave to-day for tbelr summer home in the mountains of Pennsylvania. They are bright boys and great favorites with everyone. John H. Bloan, one of our cottagers, who has summered here for many years, wiU be absent a few days next week in attendance upon tbe Democratic Stale Convention of Pennsylvania, which will be held at Reading on Tuesday next, 3itt loat., to nominate candidates for Auditor-General sod •surer. Mr. Bloan Is of tbe opinion that the convention wlU reaffirm in the strongest possible manner the Chicago platform of 1880. and be believes this m >vement will receive nearly the unanimous support of the

Thomas Jordan, of the Philadelphia Proas, D enjoying the seashore at the Ocean View House. Mr. Jordan Is very well known among the newspaper fraternity of Philadelphia. Joseph Franklin, of Philadelphia, Is staying at the Elberon for a fortnight. Mrs. C. Roaslter andMtas Meta Robinson] of Wllmlngao^ were among those who registered at the Elberon yesterday. Miss Phoebe M. Lewis, who has been staying at the Roaengarteu Cottage, is now a guest of her intimate friend,Mias Fannie Baird, daughter of Mr. Thomas E. Baird, of Pniladelphia, at the Wind-

>r.

Mias Ella Forman Roberts, of Philadelphia, well know n there in social circles, arrived at the Devon last evening extended arjourn. Mrs. J. H. Broi llleld and Mik. M. Graw, of Philadelphia, arrived at tbe United its tee, where they will remain ' it some time. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Daily, of Wllington, are mak ug tbe United States their summer horn--. Mlaa Corinne Button, daughter of exCouncllman Harry C. Button, of Ocean "Ity, la a guest at the Eobitt. Miss Anna D. Ayres, of Wilmington, a late popular arrival at tbe Ebbltt. Dr. Paul Meor*.-, of Camdrn, prominent visitor last night. Ex United Btai.a Senator Watson C. Squire, of Was’ :ugtou Stale, la sojourning at tbe B'.oektou. where he arrived last evenln,;. Donaldson, daughters of the late Judge Donaldson,of Baltimore, have been gueaU at tbe cottage of Mrs. Bailie B. Da via, Franklin Street. MUs Lucy Donaldeou is attli a guest of Mrs. Da via. Elizabeth Sedgwick, Mias Mary Poole, Mrs. Edgar H. Bayne, and Mia Mildred Bayne compose a party of Wilmington residents who os Glenwood yesterday. E. B. Tomlin and T. W, Tomlin, of Tehara, Illinois, with Smith Tomlin and Oscar T. Tomlin, of Bridgeton. N. J., compose a party which arrived at the Pier Avenue Inn yesterday. Frank T. Norton, a promln Dyers’ Creek, this county, rsg. Istered et the Pier Avenue Inn, ycetar-

t: jsoitth deknib. ^ Rev. iDisbrow and family. Caps. C, Westoott sod family. MUs Jobe Scoll and children, and Theodore Scull enjoyed e two days’ sail oo the bay this week, stopping one night at Ledge Light, with Captald John Scull. Quite a number of the young people of Booth Dennis and DeanUville joyed a day's sail on tbe bay, chaperoned by the obliging and gallant Captain H. Meawald. Tbe Junior Leagne had their annual excursion to Plenoes Point on Tueedsy, tbe nth, and all anjuyed the day, twenty-one of the members taking a dip In salt water. Mima Clark, wbu bu been vUlting at tbe Heed farm,relumed to ber borne on Miea Lily Nickerson, wbo has been visiting Lonnie Broaiua, returned to ber >me at Court Uonae ou Tuesday. Mrs. Maggie McCormick and Mn. William liramell were at the dental parlors of Dr. J. H. Learning, at Court House, on Tuesday. Captain James Niekeraou a pend gunday with home frienda. Mlaa Lydia Nickerson returoed home last week after spending nearly six months with Bridgeton and Philadelphia relatives. Mrs. Emma Corson, of Goshen; Mlaa lulls Townaand. of Philadelphia, Mrs. EUa Wyatt sod daughter Oracle, of Worcbeater, Maas., passed through town on Tuesday cu route for Bouth Seavllle. Mr. John Bright, of Goshen, supplies our villege with first-claae peaches. Captain Jesse Hand, one of Bouth Dennis' oldest cllixent, U quite III its writing. Master Jesse D. Ludiam, of Court ouee, was tbe guest of his grandpareot. a few day* this week. Mrs- T. Price sod daughters, of Beavllle, and Mrs. B Baoo-', of Camuen, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. David Moore on Tueeday. Mr. and Mrs John Dowling, nf Tren. >o, are visiting tbelr grandma, Mr*, annsh Allen. Mrs. Lydia Balangee and Mrs. Harry Gay, of Philadelphia, were guests of their sister, Mr*. Stephen Jeflen

wevk.

Sliee Lizzie Lipplncoit, of Millville, Is enjoying a pleasant visit wilb friends in Booth and Nor:h Dennis, while spending s few we.-ke with her grandmother, Mrs. Dounty. Mies Fannie Reed, of Philadelphia, Is the guest of Miss Edna MoHeag. Mias Lils Ludiam and school friend, of Bridgeton, returned home ou Saturday after a week's .visit with Mlae Sophia Ludiam.

A Euchre.

Some people say it U the most enjoyable thing at Cape May—a nail <m the ataotaar‘’Wildwood.”

day.

Mr. and Mrs. Wllmor Whlldin, an •topping at Coagrees Square Hotel, Portland, Me. Mr. W. 8. Walker, the popular agent of the Wert Jersey Express Company, entertained the ladies of the Columbia lart evening with eomo beau trial bari-

Mr. L. L. Taylor,

oago broker, is still enjoying popular Columbia, and is quits a favorite with the young ladles.

Thomas H. Taylor,

•ad shoemaker, a t 8.80 Jackaoo street, does all repairing neatly, thoroughly

In the progressive euchre played at the Ebbltt last nl ht the following w< re winners of prizes : Mr. A. F. Dor brow and Mr. J. D. Arthur first and second prizes for the gentlemen, ann Mrs. FMania and Mrs. G. Dnnn first and seethe ladles. Those who were less fortunate were Mies F. Howard, Mias Debb>e Crabb, Mias Anna Burden airs. L. T. Joret, Mrs. J D Arthur, Mies Arthur, Miss Mse Arthur, Miss V Arthur, Mrs A F Dark, Mrs B W Golf, Mr. sod .Mrs Sparks, Miss Greta Bparke, Mrs D Martin, Miss Blsncbe Martin, Mrs. T. C. Pillman, Mrs. C Evans, Mr G Duan, Mr Landrum, Mi and Mrs E U Patterson, Mr T B Btout, Mr* W R Brown, Mias Mae Lcnnan, Mrs A B Miller, Miss C B Button, and

Mr Warren F. Martin. Stockton Euchre.

The euohre party last night at the Stockton Hotel was a brilliant sucoeaa Tbe prizes given were by far tbe handsomest of tbe season, and great credit U due to Mrs. Elliott Rogers for toe brilliancy of tbe whole aflrir. elaborateleollstloo was served, Including Little Neck clame terrapin and

cksmoagne punch.

Those present were as follows: Mr and Mrs Elliott Rogers,Senator Watson C Squire, Mrs Joe C B Blackburn, Miss Corrine Blackburn. Mr Geo W Boyd, Mrs H S Wilkinson, Mrs Wm McKenney, Mr and Mrs II C Holman, Mr R M Graff, T C Greff, Mr W J Holman, Mrs Lodge. Miss Polly Sick els, Philip Sherd!an Cake, Mlse Collard. Mr and Mrs W P Breen, Mr and Mrs Geo W Fetter, Mice Montgomery, Count de Kennel, Mlse Brooks, A G Brown, Mrs Hauls Mead Smith, Mrs A W Dongherty.Mr and Mrs Camblue.Mra Edward MoMiobian. Col and Mrs John T Rogers, Mrs W U Hepburn, Mias Settler, Mist Emily Jackson, Mr and Mrs Wm Wood, Wm C Loot, Mrs ohspplcg, Mr and Mrs Banka, Mlaa Tllile May Forney, Dr and Mrs Vanaant, Mrs J F Craig. Mrs J Rowell Flon, Miss C P Taylor, Mias Catherine Campion, Mrs W L Blrtwell. Don Pereoh, Mr Baird, Mrs Thomas Byrnes, A W Dougherty, Mn Wm Davidson, Mias Davidson.

YACHTING. Pleasant Sails—Large Catches of

Fish and Crabs.

A merry party of fourteen left The Aldine yesterday morning for a good Ume crabbing. They were rewarded by catching aa many aa they could oarry, notwithstanding the number that were lost. They secured the yacht Congress, Captain Alex. Bcbellenger. The perty consisted ol Mr and Mrs Geo F Huntington, Earl llantlngton. Miss Katherine Burnham, Mlaa Cbrislel rerrarl, Mr and Mrs F C McLaughlin, Mias Alice Sawyer, Mrs M Negengerd, Louie Paul, Wm J Kalmey, Mrs Edwin Thaoher, Mlaa Bessie Thacber, Frank T Swain. They were all delighted with the morning's eportThe yacht Etonls, the property ol Mr. W. J. Rainey, of Cleveland, Ohio, extensive oo»! operator, who has been a guest ol the Stockton lor several weeks, is again in oommiaaiou after undergoing repairs and being repainted. The aillatio arrangement of the colors upon tbe bell and tbe luaide fiulablog e eabini waa done by Mr. Horace Corson. Tbe vessel preaenia a very handsome appearance and will enter the regatta to b. held at Atlantic City some time during September. The Mlsaes Uexter. Mre. M. Bern-beim-r, and Mr. and Mrs. L Banes formed a pleaasnt party which wont crabbing in the Clover yesterday and made one of the largest catches of the season. The same yacht aailed later in afternoon with e large party In and about the inlet. The following composed the party. Mre. Charles K. De Haven, Master Willie and Mlaa Bessie; Mrs. Charles Hubbard, Mias Marie Reilly, Mlse Kathryn Dowd, Rev. Adam Chambers ami wife and Mlaa

Jeanie Chamber*. OBITUARY.

Henry P. Entrikea.

The last rites were perfo

the remains of the late Henry P. Entrlken yesterday afternoon. He di.d on Sunday at bis home In Pel irsbnrg,

•t the age of 50 years, after

extending over a period of sev . Two years ago be became so weak that his death was daily expected, but be recovered sufficiently to attend to buel-

continued to do so for several months, when a collapse came.

For many years he'was chief engl- * r Of the city waier works and one of

e most faithful and eystemi

officers, giving aa great care to all details and to all expenata aa if they

bis own private aflslrs. Ho took unueual Interest in bis work up

time he was compelled to resign because of falling health, and the order in gins room and grounds which now

vail waa inaugurated by him.

He had many Irieods who Interested lemscl ves in the effort to make him imfortable during his dlatieasing *s. For tbs past year be has beer residing on his fsrm si Petersburg,

where be died.

Tbe remains were brought to tbie city Immediately after bia death, and the funeral occurred from tbe residence of hie brother, Frank Entrikcn, Services were held in the M. Cbnroh, of which he waa a member, and ae eloquent sermon prracbcx his former pastor, Rev. Eli Gifford, is now stationed at Vineland. He wee a member of Cape Island Lodge, No. 30, F. and A. M , Ogxilalla Tribe, No. 1BT, Improved Order of-Red Men, and Cape May Lodge, No. *1,

A o. u. w.

He waa Interred at Cold Spring Presbyterian Cemetery with Masonic rites and those ef the M. E. Cboich. The pall bearers, six In number, were all members of the Masonic and A. O. U. W. lodges, and three of them were also members of Ogallalla Tribe, Improved Older of Red Men. Tbe Hasonlo lodge oootributrd a beautiful floral emblem, a broken column, and tbe A. O. U. W. lodge an elaborate one representing tbe symbols of tbe Order.

BATTERY’S ZGOOD WORK. The Artillerymen Make a Fit Showing. Tbe gunners of battery A are better Shota than tl ry thought they were they lelt lor home no the steams pobllo yeet rday. They also did damage that they knew nothing of. During the afteimxu there wei teen • ells fired with remarkable accuracy, every one of which, had they b«u firing at an enemr, would nave had a telling effect. Through some uiisunoers'ending the signals eveiy shot fired by the li sections were signalled as wide of 1 mark until the next to the lart shell, which waa fired by the second section Gunner I'rendergaal, wbloh was thought by all tbe men to have beec a bull'i eye. There bad been medals offered by Lieutenanl-Qusrtermsster Harr the beat work, and when tbe shot tore through the target and tbe flags wi back “bull’s eye,” a cbe-r went up congratulations were offsred Prendergasi. Gunner Edwards, of tbe Third Section looked downcast, lor bia whole a w ork, and be had bis heart set ou ripping the target to

ieew.

Captain Stafford waa not pleased with tbe work, sod paced restlessly i down tbe eand. Tbe shells were going wide of tbe mark, sod try aa they would, the gnnnere could not hi target. Sixteen shells were fired, which the whistle of the Steamer Republic gave warning that it was time for the major portion of tbe battery to goon board. Poor Guouer Edi waa the saddest ol tbe lot, and <

have e word to say.

Ae the boat veerel ofi Irom tbe landing, leaving tbe detail In charge ot t camp, and who bad constructed t targets, Sergeants Hayes and Palmi Corporal Feeney, Commissary N geant Robbins, Privates Robbins Yoto-

srertz, sod Frankenfield. Tben, as tbe last echoes of s

to the departing battery died Sergeant Robbins and Private Krankcnfield, who had been marking, got bi Irom the target with the aatintshlug nows that It bad been bored I bolea T-ry bad drewo a fao-stmllie of the target, and It showed that following scores bad been made

Fire. Sect!.m, Gunner Jack-

son 0 0 ( Second Section, Gunmr i Prendergast 3 O'

Third Section, Gunner Ed-

ward* 8 5

Fourth Section,Gnuner Fec-

my 0 S Jackson and Feeney ere considered expert artillerist*, but had no practice

previous to yefterday’i

A Children’* Tea Party.

Mies Bessie Bailey, daughter of Mr. J. A. Bailey, of Stockton avenue, gave a delightful children's tea party last

evening. Thom present were:

A Social Gathering. Upon the Invitation of Mre. Robert E. Hand several lady frienda enjoyed a very pleasant day at her handsome reiideooe at Erma. They were for tbe most part school friends of by-gone deye, end formed a very congenial company. Tbe following were looluaed: Mre Bailie Nelson, Mre. Emma Caast day, Mre Jolla Eldredge, Mrs Haute Cnmmlnea, Mima Lids Eldredge, Miss Wlddie Hoffman, Mlaa Deborah Hoffman, Mre Robert C Hill.

Dinner Party.

Mbs Lillian Bailey, Miss Edith Cook.

Congress Hop.

Congress HaU waa weU filled oottagere and (neats last evening, and all enjoyed the dancing In the open air In the pavilion. Prof. Hauler was, aa usual, the Inspiration of Ibe occasion, and played the most divine maale,mueb to tbe enjoyment and edification of

very pleasant dinner party was given at Congreu Hail by Mr. T. K. Marshall to a congenial party of friends. Tbe delightful company wbo enjoyed this delicious feast was com posed ol Mr MarahaU, Mr and Mre Glenny, Miss Carrie btatunan, Mn D Ramsay Pattenon, Mre W T Tatnall, Mre T R Marshall, Mrs E H Gayley, Richard

Pauereoo.

till

This la remarkably good wi ilderlng that the men have had little previous experieuoe oo this eh guns. Next year a cumber of 1 lea are ex peeled to have their practice

at tbe Point.

Leon Teel, of Cold Spring, bad boat In tbe jelly, which Is abont thr hundred yards from tbe firing point, and one of ti e shells exploded over It, tearing It into spli might have been tbe csum of Sergeaot Robbins and Private Frankenfield loellvee. The signal for the markers to return to camp is a blank cartridge, end they, mistaking the port f ir their recall, started toward camp. Just then leg over the unds, and the badly frightened men fell proslr Dick Votoweriz, Seigeant Hayes,and Jerry Morton found their uniforms not suitable to dine In, and apppeared at the hotel In their bathing suite. They got the most elastic auita

obtaiosbie.

Tbe shells fired by the battery cost

118 85 each.

The Revenue Cutter Hamilton steamed up from tbe ooean during tbe morolng sod anchored opposite the camp. Ae Captain Mitchell ashore tbe guns of tbe battery fired a salute. Afur the captain of the cotter had paid b'a respects to Csptaln Stafford the former went back to tbe vessel which lipped her ooloie and uiled ■ way while tbe battery again saluted.

Be ante take e trip to Wildwood ou the atesmer ''Wildwo* d” before she stops running for the season. Rochester, Milwaukee and Tanhauaei bottled beer served to lam Hie*. J. J. Ratty, corner Washington and Jackson

Have yon taken that delightful trip ou the eteamer "Wildwood” through the sounds to Wildwood.

Ae Straggler.

Yesterday afternoon, while at Bewell’a Point, 1 was very much atnusod eeeiug Mr. Jack Maguire, of tbe B.ockton office foror, Id a boat belongu Mr. Harmon'a yacht, which for several days past has been at anchor i tbe Point, and which baa been the scec of great festivity. Mr. Maguire wi making desperate efforts to get off eand bar, whiob, in bis maiden effort s rowing, be bad struck. To say that Mr. Maguire was hot is expressing it mildly —very mildly, Indeed—in comparison the way he expreseed blmael friends when after an boar's waiting In ion the tide permitted him to the yacht and join bis frienda.

South Seunllo. Mire Gertrude Oliver, of Pblli phis, is vUlting with friends and relalives tn this place. e We are sorry to report the death Mrs. Samuel Robinson, which occurred ou Tburtday of la it week. Tbe funeral on Saturday was quite largely attended Mias Mary E. Preston, of Wildwood, spent a few days leat week with Mre. Rebecca Blaokson was on sick list tbie week. Charles M, Preston was taken i denly III Thursday night won t trouble, but is mucb improved at writing. A number ol young ladles from South Decals are employed in tbe can b of Van Gilder A- Co. Wllllsm Grace, of Philadelphia, here on Saturday attending tbe funeral of bis sister. lie icturned Sunday afternoon. Stacy W. Dooilng made trip to Phlladelnbia last wet There la considerable sick Best In this locality at present Dr. C. B. Coreon is kept very busy. Dr. Charles M. Ganoy, who ing at Ooean View, was doing busiuesa at this place on Monday. Mre. Priscilla T Coreon spent a few deye this week at Sea Isle City. Eddie and Helen Humphreys returned to their home In Summerton, Pa., on Wednesday after a pleasant visit with tbelr grandparents in this village. Mrs. Sarah Corson, of tbe Seaside, spont one day last week at the hoi Dr. Corson. Mre F. W. Corson made a buatneas trip to Philadelphia oo Mondi Mr. J. F. Bonham makes frequent visits to Sea Isle City and Ucran City Jbea. He has had a very good crop this season. Mrs. Gorham, of Philadelphia, ’isillug with Mrs Amos Vo«e. Larry Kandle made a visit to Court House on Sunday. Mias Lizzie Bonham visited Irlends at Denulsville on Wednesday. Tbe canning factory of Van Giiden A Co. began operations on Saturday last. The lomsto crop la very small this year, and the factory will not ran full time. Some of the young lads of ibis pli leited Goshen on Saturday, where they ngsged in a game of baae ball wilb earn from that place, winning by good margin. O. M. Fox, of Philadelphia, waa re; istered at the Blenko Hour- this week. Paul Jeflersou. of South Dennis, calling on friends in this pl*» on Wed-

ssdsy.

Adam Ab'amt, tbe genial drivi the Townsend Inlet stage Hue has been driving this Hoe about fifti He also carried the mall until this spring. Although losing the mail c nlll controls all the pauen traffic, and is an obliging uffi clal at

limes.

Brexton Soiroo Muaicaio. Mlae Alida Vareoa gave e most artli •ueloale at The Brrzum last • vrol being the crowning feature of Tbe music room was hsudsom decorated with palms and numerous it flowera, piueutlog a perfect bowei ! loveliness. Tbe voloe of tine talented singer is beyond description. We do ber bsvlog beard a voloe of such pronounoed silvery tone and at tbe sai time rich and sympathetic. Her ei oution is iierfect, and in every phn ebe rings shows theoooeeientious artist.

WEST CAPE MAY. Mr. and Mia. Robert C. Hill, of Philadelphia, have been enjoying a peri iod of recreation wilb relatives in West Cape May and Lower Township. Only twenty-fire votes were oast at tbe borough elections Tuesday confirming the titles of the preaent Incumbents

Base Boll Schedule. On Thursday tbe Capes, with King ickson In the box, meet tbe strong Richmond team. Saturday the team from May'i Lauding, with a professional halt cry, will play the Capes ou our home

rounds.

The greatest event of tbe baae ball aaou, however, will be tbe advent of tbe Phillies, which will take place ou Monday. Tbe local team will be lb* can bo procured, and will be given to lovers of tbe

national game.

The management are to be congratulated on the splendid aeries of gi arranged thus far this season, sod tbey deserve tbe heartiest support.

Stockton Hop.

The stately old bouse was thronged with the young ana fashionable ones oi our summer people last evening, and a very enjoyable evening was spent in dancing and listening to tbe eoul•tlrrlng music discoursed by Prof. Morgan's! grand oicbeslra. There Is no disputing tbe fact that Cape May la deeply Indebted to the managements ol the larger botela for many evenings' delightful pleasure, and last night waa only an example ol tbe many. All speak In a highly complimentary iaimer of the Wednesday nlgkt bop, which have b-xjome such a prominent factor in Stockton social Hie.

^IKIN0 POWDER Absolutely- Pure. Celebrated for lie great learn

> pt adulteration KOVAL BAKING p8WUKB*6o. NEW YOKE. A Charitable Event. One of the charitable events of the season is to take place at Congress HaU to-night at 8.80 o'clock In whiob there will appear two or three amateur artists, such a* Miss Blanche Bundy and Eleanor 8. F. Pue, who wll. both recite. Hue Bundy Is one of the most social, Uyliab and attractive girls that promenade the rtreetr and beach of Cape May. Miss Pue, for a girl of ber age, le a wonder. She dances very gracefully and has a magnificent voice. Mr. David Bosuuel, the great ball player, will eiug one of his favorite songs. Don't fall to hear him. Did 1 understand you to say that you have seen the Gibson pictures V Excuse me. you have not. But If you oome to-ulght and see David Soanuel and Mark McGrilHs, you oau e*y that you have teen the Glbeoo pictures without prevaricating. Dr. J. W. Liggett will give us one of bis best songs. "There’ll Come a Time” will be aung by e little b)y with a soprano voloe. Those taking part In Delsarte poses and tableaux will be Hisses Baugber, Pue. Uallowell, Swain, Bitter, Bernes and Ethel Marie Hallowell, aa Cupid. These are only a few numbers that are 00 the program. Don’t forget that the Glbeou pictures « to be seen at Cougreas nail to. night. Messrs. David Bcanuell and Mark MoGillIU will be

Tuckahoe. Dr. J. G*. Marshall has been rusticating a few days at Atlantic City. Capt. P. M. Wheaton, of O wan City, waa here on Wednesday calling ou old frlenos. After spending a very pleasant vsoson at tbe borne of their childhood, r. and Mrs. H. C.Bimpeon returned oo Monday to their handsome home on Jersey City Heights. Though being ' eply absorbed in business matters id meeting with excellent success floanctally, Harry does not forget his old home sod many friends of other ye-r . Tonsorlal Artist Robinson has U u ^pending a lew days at bis Millville Miss Ethel Steelman, of Philadelphia visit lug h»r aunt Peony. A number of Pastor Down's flock spent Monday evening pleasantly at tbe parsonage. Mies Mel. Young la contemplating a ip to the seashore In tbe near loture.

Lafayette Concert.

At tbe Lafayette last night there was given one of those grand concerts that this popular hous« has been noted for, tbe guests and tbelr frienda were given another •pportunlty to bear the incbsnting voice* of those splendid •rtista, Mrs. Katherine G. Brennan and Miss Ann E. Kelly, of Philadelphia. Mrs. Brennan possrssrs an exceptionally floe soprano voloe, and ber solo, Floraja," waa received with marked demanslralion by the large assemblage preaent. The contralto solo, "He was s I’rioce,” as sung by Miss Kelly, was grand and fully deserved tbe demonstration that followed end oroeesltared iu repetition. The duett from the opera of Paul Jones was magnificent, and the blending of three two remarkable voloee gave those present something long to remember. The ef. forts of those two grand artists, Mr. Julias Fslk, oo the violin, and Mr. Henry A. Gruhler, upon the piano. In their solos was marked and enthusiastically received. Thu. snolher enjoyable evening at the Lafayette pvTV-*

iuto history.

Don't forget that Tuesday, August 1, is the last day for tbe eteamer

’Wildwood."

We manufacture the majority of our rn chocolate* fresh every day at F. Ackerle's, 515 Washington street.

Washington street.

kl Tueedsy evening bop at Btooktoo; and hope will be given every evening during the balance of the eea-

Tbe yacht Clover, Capt. B. Walls Bennett, la an excelisnt one to select for a fishing, sailing ur crabbing trip. Captain Bennett knows the sound* like a book and just where to look for flab

Mr. N. Rabinovich waa in New York on Saturday last. Mrs. Buebnell and little sou have been tbe gueMsof Mr. and Mia Daniel

M. Cheater.

1* E. FlukeUtale, Irom Pblladella visiting friends here. She was absent for two mouths from here, and ber visit Is quite a welcome ona Prof. H. L. Babeovlob spent a few days in New York city. Mr. Samuel Green left for New York

ou Thursday.

Mr. Gsorge Zolot waa In MlllvUls on

Thursday last.

Mrs. 8. Rosenbluth, of Philadelphia, was tbe guest of Mre. Sabsovioh the latter part of last week. An eutertaiumeut waa given on Saturday night last at tbe Hall of the Brotherhood as a bemfit for the Bartn de Hirscb Talmud Thors, or Hebrew Feee School. Tbe program consisted of music, recitations, singing and a farce In one sot entitled, “That Rascal, Much merriment was caused by the blunders ol the Irishman, "Pat," and bia love for "Nancy,” the lady’s

Freeh every day, New England pea. m * ld ' Mr - D - Ro “ Dft « ld »«> Master it Taffv, 11 oenta * pound, at cmlih'a I Eobert Blrkbahn deserve much credit “ WaekUctoo Street. * Joe raodariog their ports so exoellrt Wy,