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CAPE MAY CITY. N. J., THURSDAY. DECEMBER 31, i 9 o 3 .-EIGHT PAGES.

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HANGS HERSELF FROM A BANISTER.

PERSONAL FACTS TOLD MENTION. IN BRIEF.

YOUNG U'OMAN

HER LIFE.

Ends] TRADE BOARD IS APPROVED.

DONTLET BABY CRY

IVas <J Daughter of the Late ' Rev. Socrates Townsend^

Of Cafe May.

ll in I'nanlmotus la Favor of the New Harbor—Keaolntlon In Full. At a meeting of the Board of Trade held laet Wednesday evening, the following rrauiblea and resolution* were unani-

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Whkkka*. There U a constant men* , .0 spipping. and to the live* of those _ iptagrd therein along th* New Jersey coast ' by reason of the absence of any absolutely ! safe harbor or port upon the said coast, and | WiiKUKAB, During six months past SO ' bsvebeen reported lost on said

1 prominent baker at Ued j ofBcially reported, lavulviog a loaa of life

Bank, N. J.. who was formerly Miss Margardt Townsend, a daughter of the late Reer -Socrates Townsend, of Cape May, and for years a leading minister in the New Jersey Methodist Episcopal Conference. Last Saturday cplativrs Inthis city received from her loving remembrances In. the way of presents, and slmnlt&neous with the receiving by express of the prssents. came a message announcing her sudden death. A special dispatch from Red Bank says she committed suicide that morning by hanging herself. Mrs. Child as nsual had assisted the servant in getting breakfast, and after the meal she returned to

her room.

Her infant daughter, Catharine, and Mrs. Townsend, her mother, were in the ' room with her. Mrs. Child appeared to be is good spirit*. She left the room saying: "Mamma, don’t let the baby cry.” They were the last words shs was beard Mrs. Townsend thonght it strange that her daughter did not return, and. calling the servant, told her to go and sse where - Mrs. Child was. The girl visited the varipns rooms in the house aad Anally reached the stairway on the second floor, which leads into the attic. She was borrlfled to discover the body of her mistreki suspended from a rope, one end of which was tied around the banisters. The woman’s feet jnst cleared

the floor.

Che servant called Mrs. Townsend and then ran to the bouse of Mrs. Mary Child, mother-in-law of the suicide, s few blocks away. The husband was at his place of business. His brother, Joseph, who wi home when the servant arrived, hurriid to the bouse and cut the rope which bad ended the woman's life. The body was yet warm, although thcre was no sign of life when a physician rived, only a few minutes later. For some time Mrs. Child had been treated for nervous trouble. The physician feared that mental disorders might ultimately develop, but be did not apprise the family of it. The woman's home life was pleasant and the only re as on foi hersuicide wasanunlialanced mind. Mrs Child was twenty-eight years old. A few ysars ago she taught school at Oceanic. Bhe was a half sister of Mrs. George L Dobbins, wife of the presiding elder of tbe Camden district of the New Jersey Methodist Conference. Mr. and Mrs. Child were arranging to take a trip immediately after thebolidays. Mr. Child is utterly prostrated. Tbe funeral occurred from their residence in Red Bank on Tuesday afternoon.

and property that might have been saved bad there been a harbor or harbors, lo this localitv safe and easy of access at time* when destructive storm* raged at sea Wiikkeas, The entire coast bet' Sandy Hook and the Delaware Breakwater is without harbor protection of any sort and without supply or coaling stations; and WnxRXxg. Masters of rssstls have frequently to apply to the Government ves •els at the Del* ware Breakwater for coal In order to make port. Involving loss of

valuable time; and

Whkkras. There it now beingcoestructed st this place a harbor of an avesage depth of 83 fret and S00 acre* in area, this harbor being inland and connected with ths ocean by a narrow and winding channel, known as Cold Spring Inlat; and '•V here an, This harbor may be made to serve all tbe purposes of a place of refuge for vessels at time of storm at sea by dredging and maintaining tbe channel of Cold Spring Inlet, at Cape May, N. J.. and Whereas, The City Govern meat of Cape May appreciating tbe new life that has deeloped here has issued bonds for mnnirl isl Improvements to tbs foil extent of the borrowing capacity, and, likewise.

Sty*

—._ .ag cspaclt. tbe dtizenk genera!Iv are Investing t utmost t^iaprowner'- — 1

the

A Compromise Party. Miss Lottie Rutherford, daughter of Mr. aud Mrs. Henry S. Rutherford, gave a party on Saturday evening, which, she says, was a compromise party. It wa» intended that tbe gutberlug should cook their sapper, eat it and spend tbe evening at tbe boat house of Mr. Rutherford st Scbslirngers Landing, but owing to the severe cold weather, the party waa compromised to an evening Company, and ' had sapper at tbe Rutherford residence on Decatur street. Those who enjoyed tbe evening with Miss Rutherford were: Misses Ida Rutherford, Hebe Stevens, Siva Hand. Msrie Moore, Linda Rather ford, Edith Ratherford, Sarah Hughes, Hattie Hail. May Hall. Measrs J. Parker lousing, M. A. Lengert. Jr.. William B. Phillips. Kdward M. Miller. Elmer Townsend. Clinton Rutherford, Willis P. Essen and G. Bolton Eldredge.

R«1 Men's CMBcera. Ogallalla Tribe of Bed Men at its regntar sleep on Tnesdsy evening elected tbe following o(fleers for tbeeomiag great son: Prophet. William H. Smith: Sachem, Hampton 1‘ierson; Senior Sagamore, Jo* rpb H. Wrilman: Jnnlor Sagamore, Jobu Filer. Chief of Records. Robert C. Hughes: Collector of wampum. William G. Blattner: Keeper of Wampum. Albert B. Little: Trustee, Robert C. Hughes: Representative to Great Conocll, Georg* C. Taylor, Alternate Representative. William G.

Distiller.

A Family Rmnlnon.

Mr. and Sirs. Learning K. Hand, of Grande, ou Christmas Day entertained all their children, after which a feast waa prepared. Tbe happy number 'consisted of Mr. and Mrs. James Graffe and daughter of Atlantic Cilv. Mr. and Mra. Frssk Kldreilge of Cold Spring. Ur.' and Mrs. Merritt Wonison aud two daughter* of CoU Spring. Misses Mary Hand. Addle Hand and Chari** Hand, of Rio Graade.

. _ . itial to arouse tbe ci V from the dormant atate Ir which It bar been allowed to remain for f

long period; and

Whereas. It la tbe policy of tbe Unit ed States Government "To help those who help themselves," therefore, be It REBOI.VED, By tbeBoardofTrmdeof U>< Clt of Cape May, N. J.. that Con cress he urged to dredge and malntalRCold Spring Inlet and tbns provide for sail and nnob*1 routed entrance to maid harbor where vessels of every description may anchor In perfect safety, and where coal lug and supply stations will be maintained and a drv dock and machine shops provided for the making of temporary repairs: and be it

further

Resolved. That this Board of Trade urge upon yonr hnnnrabls committee the utmost necessity for a harVoe of refuge »f the point herein before"designated, and. farther, the unprecedented opportunity of seenring a harbor without recourse to tbe pnhllc funds, except in the matter of providing and maintainlag an entrance tq, said harbor. The resolntlons have been seat by the o(Brers of the Board to Hon. Theodore K. Burton, chairman of tbe River and Harbor Committee of tbe House of Represent stives at Washington.

FHea Bankruptcy Petition.

Henry J. Cramp, individually, and as a member of tbqlate Arm of H. J. & G. R. Crump, at one time proprietors of the Congress Hall, Cape May. fl ed a petition In bankruptcy In Philadelphia last week, with liabilities of 1135,900 and assets of 9*32. H. J & G. R. Cramp became embarrassed through tbe failure Of the Keystone National Bank, bnt were granted an extension of time by their creditor*, and continued to operate tbe Colonnade Hotel in Philedelphin nntU 1804, when they failed. G. R. Crump failed In 1807, and it is to free himself of tbe firm's debts that

H. J. Crump filed his petition.

VISITORS AS THEY COME AND OO DURING THE HOUDAYS.

BOTH YOU AND YOUR FRIENDS.

I terns of Mach Among Cnpp May's Prominent People-Interesting News, r* Kate Howell and her daughter Miss sle are visiting friends In Philadslphis r the holidays. r. and Mrs. L- Howard War* of Philadelphia ars guests of Mr. and Mrs. Walter 8. Ware at their Hughes street home. Mr. and Mr*. Albert A. Rose of Camden re guests over tbs holidays of Mr. and Mrs. Masks! Wars, at their North street Miss Nellie E. Learning, daughter of tbe late Postmaster Walter 8. 1 naming, is enjoying the holidays with friends and rela-

tives here.

Merchant K. Swain Hildreth, who has ren on a two weak*' trip to Pittsburg, where be has large grocery interests, is ex

Fishing Creek Wedding. Aquiet wedding was observed at Fiahlug Creek last - Wednesday evening, when Virgil Snyder, eldest son of Mrs. Almira Snyder of West Cape May. was united In marriage to Miss Katharine Vauaman, daughter of tbe late Israel Vgasman of Fishing Creek. Both the Immediate families of th* contracting parties witnessed ceremony, which was performed by Rev. A. J. Gregory, pastor of Tabernacle Church. Tbe newly wedded oonple will reside in Camden.

Mail Thief Sentenced. Judge McPherson, In the Uulted States District Conri, Philadelphia, on Tuesday morning sentenced Harry F. Holland, the convicted mail thief, to eighteen months in tbe Eastern Penitentiary'. He waa convicted last week, after his second trial,for robbing the mail. Holland was employed In tbe central offles aud on tbs trolley mall roafee. and was arrested laet August. When a boy b* resided at Cape May Point.

Holly Bench Enriched 912,000. The Commission of Adjustment of Taxation. composed of Jobb Hood of Camden. Imslie Ludlam of Coart Houea and W. Harry Brighuhav* completed their work of collecting the delinquent taxes di Holly Beach. Their report has been filed and accepted by JnsUo* Hendrickson. The Commissioners haw snooeeded in eollectteg nearly •18.000 bask taxes due tbe

Mujflower Lodge, 1.0.0. F-, last Friday sseolng elected the following the coming year: -Post Grand, Somers Lloyd; Noble Grand, OUway Brown: Vic* Gratu^Joseph Robinson; Baoording 8*eretarv. Thomas 8. Stereos; Fit ' “ rotary. William 0. BlaMesr; Robert C. Hughes; Trustee, Waller B.

Fletcher W. Stitea. son of Edgar P. Stiles and a Undent In tbe law department of tha University of Pennsylvania, is passing tbe holidays with his parents. Harry Stevens, now a student at Jefferson Medical College, Is a guest over the holidays of his parent*. Pilot sad Mrs. Daniel E. Stevens. In West Caps May. Mr. and Mrs. Percy F. Bothell* of Philadelphia were guesu of the joyful season of Mrs. Rothelle's mother, Mrs. Harriet S. Hnghi*. at her Hughes street home. The Misses Clara and Ella Wheaton of New York, daughter* of Engineer Joseph Wheaton of West Cap* May. were arbome over Christmas and the holi ays for a visit. Walter L. Beneiet, who is a student law In tbe office of Jsre L. Crease In Phil adelphla. passed the holldpy* with Captain and Mr*. Maurice Creese, ou Franklin street. Captain Frank G- Edwards of Bristol. Pa., wrs among Sunday's visitors, b* be a guest of his parent*. Captain and Mrs. Edwards, at their, home on Ocean street. Prof. A. Thomas Smith and Mr. Phillips of West Cheater, Pa., and their wives^ir* guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Ogden, tan street, who are their wiv parents. Mias Hannah Henry, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Joseph P. Henry, who Is a studant at St. Joseph's Academy at Borden>wn, N. J., is with her parents for the holidays WiUU P. Essen, a student of the- University of Pennsylvania, Is passing ths holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William G. Essen, at their Washington

ne.

Edward M. Miller, son of ex-Senatpr and Mrs. Lemuel E. Miller, who is a senior of Princeton University and la tbe scientific department, is among those passing the hoildsy* at home Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Garrison of Cap* May Coort House ate thetr Christmas dinner with thyir son-in-law and Mr. and Mr*. Albert H. PhUIipa, at their Hughes street home. It la reported that Arthur®. Townsend has resigned his position as editor of the Cape May “ Wave," and that either Edgar P. Siitrs, Jr-, or Edward 8. Beeves will become the new editor. Floyd Caster line Hughes, eon of Pilot and Mm. I. Patnam Hughe*, and a student of 1 law In the University of Pennsylvania, is passing the holidays with his paresis at their Perry attest boms. Richard Thompson, a student at Lehigh University, aud eon of Mr. and Mrs-^fpry C. Thompson, ie among thoa* bom* for the holidays Mia* Eleanor Thompson, their

SHORT PARAGRAPHS WHICH YOU

SHOULD READ.

NEWS OF INTEREST TO III.

Roe Hand, a student at the Philadelphia Dental Colkgs, passed th* holiday aaaaoa with his parents. County Superintendent of Schools and Mr*. Aaron W- Hand, at their West Ca: * May home. lam Hall, of Lafayette College, at Pa., and a noted football player Owe, Is passing the bolidaya with his patent*. Mr. and Mr*. Lafayette M. Hall, at tbcii cottage on Lafayette street. Georg* L. Townsend, now in the Depart mant of Jostle* at Washlagtoo, baa tx«n at home enjoying his Christmas vacation with his parents, Mr. aud Mrs- Edward F. ~ownsead. In Washington street. Mayor sad Mrs. Thomas W. Millet entertained over th* holiday season their three daughters, Mr*. Harry T Ettingsr, Mrs. Charles A. Johnson and Mn. Albert B. Baud, and their sou. Thomas W. killlet, Jr. J. Parker Lansing, son of th* late ( oh John L. Leasing, aud now of Philadelphia, was bare during ths holidays visiting his brother-in-law sad sister, Mr. and Mr*. Frederick B. E. Tompkins, on Corals

tract.

Mr. aad Mrs. 8

Fslksntrarg

among those who gnunieg during luiday aud Sunday Consulting Bn st Cape May. They wen with t root*. Captain and Mm. Joslah Fattenburg, at their cottage on Washington

The Happenings of The W eek Briefly Told-Other Matters of General And I<ocai Moment. —Real winter. —Write It 1804. - New Year's Eve. —Read tbs Herald. —Waub meeting to-night. —Now turn over a new leaf. —Subscribe for the Hkrald. —Cap* Mar had a wet Christmas. —Something fell—the temperature. —Now for a year of bosioess activity. —New Years' resolutioos are next

order.

-A happy and prosperous New Year you all. -All kinds of Insoles at Sol. Needles' and getG.T. SLewer price*, but the quality is still h—Hogan's candy. Business may be ran like clock work, when it is run on tlak. —Aa ounce of New Years' d worth a pound of Indigestion. —All kind* of heavy winter underwear at Sol. Needles’ and get G. T. 8. —Ladles flsece lined shoes and fur-top Juliets at Sol. Needles' and get G T S. yonr job printing done at tb Hkrald office—Satisfaction guaranteed. May wedonble one population, botli permanent and in visitor* Ibis nsw yr»i —No matter bow pretty her face. ho. alyllsh her dress. It take* a bit of Hogan' candv to give her that sweet look. - —William Field, of Philadelphia, summer cottager, will erycl a 114,<100 real denes on Beach avenne In the vicinity of Madison avenue. . —The Cape May county public schools Will have aa exhibit at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition at St. Louis It is

CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS

—Governor M urphy ou Tuesday appealed Judge Allen B. Endlcott of Atlantic county judge of tbe Circuit Cwnet oeed the late Judge Nixoa. -10c mixed candy, 6c; 16c mixed candy. 8 lbs 25c; 30c choice mixed candy, 16c; 25c mixed candy, 80c; 40c mixed candy, 25c. 80c mixed candy, 40o, at Hogans. —Owing to th* large amount of Holiday advertising we have been compelled ny interesting items this week, s ci reams tan os which we ask our readers lo overlook. , mry Hudson Smith of Philadelphia, known summer cottager, who re" cently purchased the Mcllrain property, comer of Stockton avenue and Jefferson street, will build an 18000 cottage on part of the land of th* Mdlvain property. new City Council will m« annual meeting temorrow at tbe city hall. It is believed that either Ji Dock or F. Sidney Townsend will be chosen president, and that ex Judge Richard T. Millar will be re-elected solicitor and Edward W. Sayre, street supervisor. Mlae Mabel Focer, daughter of Mr. and Mn. Daaial Foear, was given a party last Saturday evening at her parents'residence

on Perry street.

A. Higgins Beeves, son of ex-Sheriff John W. Beeves, has been an joying tb* holidays

at home. \

Arthur H Townsend, editor of the Cape May “ Wave,” has been so 111 that he has been confined to Us home for several days County Superintendent and Mrs. A- W. Hand have been In Trenton this week at tending the State Teacher*'. Association

Dr. Francis H. Green of West Chester, Pa., will delivsr a lecture here on Saturday evening, February & for the benefit of th* County Teacher*’ library. Pilot and Mr*. Harry G. Bennett of West Perry street have gone to Brooklyn, N. Y., for the holiday* to visit Mr. sod Mrs. John Benaett, their son and daughter-in law. Mrs. lease Teneobaum, who has for five ion ths been seriously 111. has so fai eorsred as to b* able to leave Cape May laet Sunday for Philadslphis, where she eat to be attended by a specialist. Prof, and Mia. Charlaa P. Sweeney of Darby, Pa., are spending the holidays with Mrs. Louis C. Sayre aad other friends aad relatives. She ip a daughter of the late Stil well Stevens of Wait Cap*

May.

Dr. C. 8. Bane and M. Angnstns Lengert, Jr., of Philadelphia, were guest* Christmas asd tha few days following of William B. Phillip*, sou of Dr. aad Mr*. B. H. Phillip*, at their botet at Ocean and Hughs* streets. ' / Anbrey Dandoof .Philadelphia, sou of Mr. and Mr*. Thomas a Daodo. who well known •* summer oottagsra, wa guest over Christmas aad snoocedlog f pf Fred 6ryre, eon of Councilman aad Mra. Louis C. Sayre. The boy* enjoyed the

AMONG OUR CHURCHES. Infbrmallon Gathered Fron the Busy Workers and Members. Tbe Sunday-school of tbe First Presbyterian Church will bold their annual Chrirtma* treat tomorrow evening In tbe church, according to custom. There will be special services each evening next week in tbe First Presbyterian Church, st Hughes aud Decatur street* The ardent members of tb* First Metho d 1st Episcopal Church, and there wax „ goodly number of them, attended tbe Christmas morning service at five o'clock. Those who attended were repaid in aplrit ualfty for their extra effort* in getting out so early in tbe moruiog. Rev. A. W. Spooner, of the First Presbyterian Church, has inaugurated anew service of prayer there, which w ill be held every Sunday morning in tbe lecture room from 10 to 10.85 o'clock. The service held by tbe Young People's Christian Endeavor Society of tbe First Presbyterian Church at 7 80on Christmas morning was as largely attended aa any of their Friday evening service*, and there wa* a marked religious interest manifest-

ed. it is reported.

The Christmas Eve entertainment giren in tbe Methodist Episcopal Church consisted of songs and recitations by members of tbe Sunday-school. Tbe Christmas clock was given, at the conclusion of which tbe usual gifts were distributed among the scholars, teachers and officers. Tbe cantata, which was well rendered, was giv. n by tbe children of tbe Sundayschool of Ibe First BaptUt Church on Chri-tma* Eve. Substantial treat* were given tbe scholars and teacher* at the

close of the service.

Special services were held at St. Mary's Church ou Christmas morning at 7 asd V 'clock. Ths altar aad sanctuary beautifully decorated with flower*, greens and palm*. The choir rendered Leonard'* Maas in B flat, also tbe "Adeste Fide'L at the offertory, and 'There Were Shep herds" at the close of tbe service. A cericn on the true significance of the Christies festival was preached at both maasea. The instructions at tbe morning aud evening a-rvlce* next Soixlaj will be < tht perfections of God. AH are invited.

UFR Y JMPOR TANT SESSION HELD.

HARBOR APPROVED

Bond Ordinance For % 140/000 Passed Two Readings.

Other Matters.

City Council met In special session on Monday evening, with all members present

except Meaara. Church and Sharp.

George OJIver was swarded $85 00 for damagr* to a horse which lamed Itself by

gettleg into a bole In the street.

A series of resolution* were passed oommending the building of a harbor here, and a copy of<br *£me was ordered aent to the Rivera and Harbor* Committee at

Washington.

An ordianoe was pasied tbrongb first and second readings authorixing tbe ironing of bouds to the amouut of fiyo.ooooo,

•a thirty years.

Ellis D Thompson was paid a bill of •2.041.29 for making preliminary survey* for the new beach drive, sewerage sy*tem aud other matters in connection with ibe present improvements.

THE CITY TREASURY.

'*0<U» department of public works Smith. Any laqairiti- ■ ou t by atkin* any of ths party.

CAPE MAY IS WARMEST. It Was the Most Pleasant Place In the

Recent Cold Snap.

While tbe people In all the Inland places were ehivering with the cold in the recent spell of last Saturday and Sunday, and with tbe thermometer ranging from four to sixteen degrees above sero, in the New England and Middle Atlantic Slates, Cape May waa tbe warmest spot in all this territory, by official records reported to the Government by the United States Wroth-

r Barron agents.

In order to secure patreoageforthe holiday season, Atlantic City had Urge apace* of advertising in the New York daily newspapers, telling of the balmy weather there, at a coat of many baud red* of dolUrs. And yet Cape May had a greater advertisement, backed np by an then tic figures in all the newspapers of the east, at no cost, showing that we were warmer by four degree* on Saturday evening at eight and by one degree at the same time on Sunday evening. The density of at that time in Cap* May waa 80 Atlantic City 18, PhiUdelpfaU 16. New York 10, and Pittsburg & In tbr twelve hours preceding tb* thermemeter bed dropped down at Cape May from 40. at Atlantic City from 80, Phlladrl phis from 88, bod New York from 84. On Sunday evening the thermometer stood: Cape May 85, Atlantic City 84. Philadelphia 82, New York 28, and Pitta, burg 84. The gulf stream makes Cape May In winter always four degrerowsim *r than Atlantic City.' .

*U Condition According to Official

Figures U Here Given.

Tbe annual statement of tbe receipts and disbursements of tbe City of Ope May fqr tbe rear ending December 18 la published in the Hxmt.n today. Whila tbe total receipts and expenditure*, including balances, show the sum of •187,KW.42,1 he actual receipt* for tbe year amounted to *84.787.12. and came from the following sources- Taxes, *05.506.18; water rente, *12.106 06; licenses, t5,549.65, miscellaneous, *1,606.51. The total expenditure* for the year amounted to *90,748.52, which was paid ont for tbe following purposes: *8,748 34 for county tax; *6,250.00deposited In sinking fund; *3.710.00 principal and Interest on school bonds; *9,256.73 interest

on city bonds; *5,770.24 for

*1.734.28 for printing and advertising; *3,-

83 for policemen; *4,496.11 for repairing cleaning atreeU;*10.086.19for HghUng

streets and public buildings; *10,619J9 for public schools; *2.456.95 for care of public buildings and improvements;*18,186.77for fire and water; *5,445.65 for officer*' aalarles; *477.35 for poor fund; *246.70 for Board of Health: *125.00 for the G. A. K. Th* statement also shows that the city has tbe following debts: Balance doe tb* County for taxes for 1908. *10,000.00; notes

due in bank. *8,685.82; bond of

"e®*' *198,300.00 Tbe amount of money in

the kinking fund is *30,871.87.

The statement does not show ths bond issue of •I25.00a00 authorixed, for which an ordinance was pasted and pending the sale of which the city baa borrowed that amonnt from a bank, which makes 'he total bond of indebtedness *828^00.00. The city has other unpaid current Mils amounting to about *6,000.00. A little arithmetic will show that the net debt of the city amounts to *827,118.95.

M. E. Church Mwslcale. The musicals to be given in tbe First M E. Church this winter wa* given on Tut-, day evening, and waa a real treat to all lover*of good music, kit*. J. M. R. Hildreth. Mr*. Thomas East wick, Mrs. A1 btrt Hand Rod Miss Blanche Hughes sang the quartettes. Miss Hughes and Mr» Hand eaug solos. Miro Marion Klnne, of Vineland, and Master Ralph Townsend gars ohoios violin selections. Tbe affaii netted a splendid ram for tbe society of tbe ohureh which gave It. Every number wa* performed with skii ful interpretation. Master Ralph Townsend won new honors. Indicating u bright fnture for thl* gifted led. Th* violta solo* of Mias Kinna were exquisitely dared, while th* singing measured up to a high standard of *- oeUenea. Cape May ought to have a concert like this ovary week during the

A Very Nice Time 7

Th* Hkrald la not •■IfleieuUy well in-

eou comes down on Sunday* end on th* formed to tell of tb* vary plsaaaqt and “ — v eveotfni time which was bad ‘

by tour Cap* May City young

drive to Erma. In the party were Mra, John W. Macray, Mia. Frank B. Mecray, Mrs S-Irwip - 1

Christmas Night Party. On Friday evening a grand surprise party was given the Mieses Lisxie aad Georgia Woolson of paps May Point, aad as it waa Christmas-night everything seemed to be in merrymsut. Th* eatim bouro waa thrown open for the merrymaker*. aad during the whole evening la the spacious parlor were seen many coupIro dancing to their hearte’ content to the strains of "Hiawatha'’ or soma ether favorite selection. Besides this, assay parlor games were played, and everyone of the party, which consisted of about twen-ty-five young people, did not forget that It wa* this special even log. It wro nearing the wee sma’ hoars of tha morning when the company was-invited ont into th* dining room to do justice to th* festive board which contained many of th* dslicacle* of tbe season, after which they departed, wishing one and all a Merry Chriat-

' Happy New Year.

A Question ofOpra Space. Mayor Champion of Ooesa City has vetoed aa ordinance permitting bolidln^s to be erected within four feot of the eiAt linen ol properties. .Me thinks th* limit ahoald be eight feet, and City Solicitor Hildreth takes iarae with him on the ground tha* depnvli

Bra. Mr. Toy of this city desires tohere•Uh ox prom his thanks and appreciation to th* people of Cap* May Point aad other* who hare attended the Union Chapel there, tor tbe gaoeepos Christmas gift whieh was pnosatad to him loffiSH* day evening.

At an

g of ths Pscnaj

Bar A asocial l*o held at Unlontowm, Pa..

aad Miro MelUe 00 Tuesday, It was decided to hold th*

next maetiag of tha ■roocietloo at Capa

May, en Jan* **, V aad *0 naxt.

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