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ATHLE..C LEAGUE THE PUBJUC SCHOOL LEAGUE FOR PROMOTION OF ATHLETIC SPORTS ARRANGES BASE BALL SCHEDULE FOR SEASON OF 1914. (Final Revision.) At a meeting of tie Cape May County High School Athletic League, operating under the auspices of the Supervisors' and Principals' Association, held at Middle Township High School, the baseball schedule for the coming spring for the high school teams, was prepared and the day selected for the annual county field sports. The following rules were also formulated for the government of entriea ' for the latter: t 1. Freshmen must have at least IS ] credit# at the ond of the first yur to , be eligible for entry for any of the events 2. Sophomores must have at least 31 oredite to be eligible for entry. , 3. Juniors roust have at least 49 eredits to be eligible for entry. 4. The events of 1913-1914 will in- ' elude a Freshman Relay Race and a i Sophomore Relay Race. 6. The Standing High Jump and the < Baseball Throw will not be included. The County High School Baseball Uague include, to date teams from th# J following high schools: Upper Townskip High School, Woodbine High ( Behool, Middle Township High School, ] Cape May High School. Wildwood High . School, Ocean City High School. High Schools desiring to take part in ( the annual field events are required to \ •ntar a team in the baseball league. The j schedule as arranged to date, follows: i March 28th— Upper and Woodbine at Tuekahoe, Middle and Cape May, at Cap# 3 April 4th— Upper and Wildwood, at t VfUdwood; Woodbine and Cape May, at t Caps May; Middle and Ocean Citv, at . Court House. April 10th— Upper and Cape May, at r Tuekahoe; Woodbine and Wildwood, at Woodbine. April 11— Upper and Wildwood, at [ Tuekahoe; Middle and Ocean City, at Oeean City. April lfith— Upper and Woodbine, at , Woodbine; Wildwood and Ocean Citv, at Oeean City. April 18th — Middle and Wildwood, at Wildwood; Cape May and Oeean City, . at Ckpe May. April 22d— Middle and Cape May at Court House. f April 25th— Woodbine and Middle, at i. Court House; Wildwood and Ckpe May, A at Gape May; Oeean City and Upper, at o Oeean City. ■ April 29th— Middle and Wildwood, at j, Ctourt House; Cape May and Woodbine, , at Woodbine; Upper and Ocean City, at! T Tuekahoe. 1 May 2nd — Upper and Midddle at Tuck- 7 shoe; Woodbine and Wildwood, at Willwood; Cape May and Ocean City, at ' Oeean City. May 9th— Upper and Middle, at Court '' House; Gape May and Wildwood, at Wildwood; Ocean City and Woodbine, at ~ Woodbine. May 16th— Track meet for pupils of High and Grammar Schools. May 23rd— Upper and Cape May, at Cape May; Woodbine and Couurt House, at Woodbine; Wildwood and Oeean City, at Wildwood. May 30th — Woodbine and Oeean City, at Woodbine. N. B. — Rules 1, 2 and 3, affect the year following a failure to secure the minimum of credits named. FARMERS, ATTENTION! I have a few kegs assorted nails from 2 to 20 penny sizes, called Farmers' Nails. Am selling the above nails at I $1.50 per 100 lb. keg, while they last. CHAS. A. SWAIN, 305-307 Jackson Street. NEVER "CRAWLED" BEFORE. Is there any member of Congress who expects ever to be forgiven if be should cast his vote for the repeal of the "free tolls' law? Uncle Sam was never called upon to crawl before. Bsad the Star and Wave. BOW I SERVE TOU £ First, I will build you th# best boat for the mon ey. Second. I will store your boat la my •Boloasd boat house by the year or the ass sen Third. I eaa offer yon s choice of the best aeooad band boats and taka your present craft In part payment on a aew one. Railways oa which to run boats. JOHN A. PHARO. IM3 Latoyett# BU Keystone phone No. MIX

FREEHOLDER'S MEETING l PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD AT 1 ITS REGULAR SESSION HELD AT ; COURT HOUSE LAST TUESDAY, MARCH 17 — RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED. , A request from Mr. Aaron W. Hand, • Superintendent of Schools, for the Board' to have a Keystone phone installed in hiS office at Cape May Court House, was 1 favorably acted upon. A resolution was adopted authorizing ' the County Collector to sell at private 1 sale the entire issue of $62,500 road im1 provement bonds which had been pre1 viously sold at public sale to R. W. Grant and Co., of New York, but who : failed to take them, the Collector to obtain the best price possible, but not 1 less than par. < The County Road Supervisor reported ■ the sum of $4034.61 expended for repairs to county roads during the month of February. Mr. William Maltmann was appointed ■ bridge tender at the Holly Beach bridge ' for a term of one year at a salary of ■ $40 per month. A resolution presented by Mr. Pinker 1 providing for the acceptance* of the fol- 1 lowing roads from the (Sty of Wildwood 1 and designating them hereafter as ' County Roads to be maintained by the ! Board of Chosen Freeholders, was defeated on a tie vote: 1. Rio Grande Avenue from the southeasterly end of Holly Beach Road to the j W. J. A. S. R. R. 2. Park Avenue from 26th Avenue, ! southwesterly to Crease Avenue. It was decided that the Board would * meet at Wildwood on Tuesday morning, F March 24, for the purpose of inspecting ' the ground and determine upon its fu- ' ture action in respect to the TequeeUof' > the city of Wildwood. I The bids for painting the Court House, requested by the Board, were opened and read. The bids provided for one coat of ' paint, and there being two bidders at ® the lowest figure, L c., $129, all bids ' were rejected. I It was later deemed advisable to give 8 the building two coats of paint, and the clerk was instructed to re-advertise for bids accordingly. c The County Engineer presented plans d and specifications providing for the * building of the roadB from Goahen to f Green Creek, known as the Bay Shore Road, and from Dennisville to Eldora, as the Eldora Road, which were approved subject to the approval of the 2 State Commissioner of Public Roads. 1 At the request of Mr. MacKissic, the J Board authorized the purchase of a road scraper for use on the roads in Lower I Township, at a cost not exceeding $150. .The Board will meet at Wildwood on g Tuesday morning, the 24 inst., and at the conclusion of business at that point c will proceed to Avalon and Sea Isle City ( inspect the roads and bridgss, j,

THE HOME 1 ANDSCH00L r REGULAR MEETING OF NEW ASSO- - C1ATION TO BE HELD THURSDAY EVENING NEXT IN HIGH SCHOOL , BUILDING— EVERYBODY INVITED The regular meeting of the recently organized Home and School Association , will be held in the High School build1 ing on Thursday evening next, the 28th i inst., at 8 o'clock. An interesting pro- , gram has been prepared and will include the following debates: ; '• Resolved that the Homo and School , Association be made a permanent organ- . ization. Affirmative, J. P. Newkirk, . William Porter. Negative, S. F. Eldredge, Mrs. L. C.^ Ogden. , 2. Resolved, That the regular meeting , of the Association be held in the after. . noon, with a special annual meeting in the evening. Affirmative, Mrs. Belle ! Matthews and A. W. Hand. Negative, Mrs. S. F. Eldredge and John T. Hewitt. , Resolved, That the Home and School . Association be affiliated with the Mothers' Congress. Affirmative, Mrs. ' George Wentzell, Mrs. Eckert. Negative, , Mrs. S. R. Goff, Miss Lucrissa Hughes. ( Resolved, That the time is propitious t for the installation of a Carnegie Libra- . in Cape May City. Affirmative, G. Eldredge, Captain Dent. Nega- , tive, L. C. Ogden, Miss M. Eloise , Schuyler. W. D. McCURDY, ' HELEN POLEY, , LUCRISSA HUGIJES, ( Program Committee | REAL ESTATE. The bungalow, now under construction on^Stockton Avenue, was rented for the summer by showing the plans, as the i was not far enough advanced in construction to show the design. This i» another one of Mrs. Warren Suclkehouses. Johnson Graham's new cottage, now ] constructed on the corner of Avenue and Queen Street, was rpnted this week by show plans. The . operation on this cottage was started Monday. Mrs. Julia Johnson's Franklin Street £ cottage has been rented by W. J. Fen- ( derson to Mr. Joseph Dimond. Mr. Di- c tnond has been a Cape May admirer s from his early childhood. FARMERS, ATTENTION! r I have a few kegs assorted nails from 1 to 20 penny sizes, called Farmers' Am selling the above nails at r per 100 lb. keg, while they last. \ CHAS. A. SWAIN, l 305-307 Jackson Street. o I WHEATON-S BILL PASSED I Senator Whea ton's bill "to validate contracts and bonds issued and made by t Cape May officials" has passed both houses.

Spring ©pentng ■ ■ — i SHsplav . . . . . ; Friday, March 27 THE KNERR STORE Will prove a real pleasure to its patrons at thj^OPENING DIS- g FLAY. The most attractive variety of seasonable Millinery, * representing the newest creations, will be exhibited. The Dis- ( play will be at its best. * The largest and most complete line of materials that we have ever shown— Voiles, Ratines, Crepes, Batistes, and Linens, in a wide variety of patterns and shades. 7 IS HERE We awake to find more emphasis than ever on the impor-_ tanee of woman's appearance, and yet with our wide assortments in the various lines, together with our fascinating Millinery this task should prove a pleasure. Our entire staff is at your service in presenting the most noticeable characteristics of Spripg Fashions.

A MASONIC VISITATION ' M. E. GRAND HIGH PRIEST OF THE I R. A. MASONS OF NEW JERSEY, - VISITS ADONIRAM CHAPTER, NO. ' 39, R. A. M., OF THIS CITY. ' i Last Monday evening was a gala ocII casion at the rooms of Adonirain Chapter, No. 39, R. A. M., of this city, because 1 of the visitation and entertainment of • L. D. Lanborn, of E. Orange, N; J., the s Grand High Priest of Royal Arch Freemasonry of New Jersey. Accompanying ' him was the Grand Lecturer, J. H. Parkinson, of Yineland, and associated with • • these two was ex-Sheriff F. J. Melvin, of ' this city, who is Grand King of the Grand Chapter and will no doubt be • elevated to the position of Grand High i • Priest when the time rolls round. i ' Cape May, as well as Sheriff Melvin, is < honored in this recognition given to its • Chapter, the only Chapter, by the way, • in Cape May County. The distinguished I ' visitors expressed many warmly con- i gratulatory sentiments respecting the • progress of Royal Arch Freemasonry in • Cape May and the growth of the local t Chapter, in number and in financial 1 1 stability. They spoke in a very complimentary vein of Sheriff Melvin, and • praised his devotion to the craft. There J was a very large attendance, nearly the * entire membership being present,, including companions from all sections of the county. The growth of the local f Chapter haa been quite rapid during recent years and- its teachings are particuilluminating upon many interest- I ing points. Cape May Masons are fortu- 0 nate to have a local Chapter and its de- I grces available.

PRES. OGDEN'S I COMMITEES : OF TRADE PREPARING FOR A BUSY SEASON— FINANCE, BANQUET AND PUBLICITY COMMITTEE NAMED FOR ENSUING YEAR. ® On . Wednesday evening the regular ' monthly meeting of the Cape May Board of Trade met at City Hall, with President Ogden presiding. After a discussion of several important items, Mr. Ogden 0 appointed the following gentlemen to '• servo on committees: Finance — Sherman S. Sharp, Chair- 8 F. W. Wolff, E. G. Jones, E. W. d Dr. H. W. Lummis. F Publicity, Gilbert C. Hughes, Qiair- 8 irnn; George P. Wentzell. J. Allen Dr. H. W. Lummis, Jesse M. Brown. Banquet — E. J. Jerrell, Chairman; I. * Eldredge, F. W. Wolff, Frederick J. 1 Dorr,- Samuel F. Eldredge. The purpose of the banquet is to "get together" and talk the matter over. d "The Private Tutor," a farcical com- C edy in three acta, will be given at 1 Washington Street Hall, on April 2, 8 1914, for the benefit of the Senior Class C of the Cape May High School. Tickets F on sale at Central Pharmacy. 1< o >. THE BAND NEEDS NEW UNIFORMS. J The Cape May Band will give an ice ^ cream social in the early part of April, for the benefit of the uniform fund. Watch for the date. vvaten ior inc aate.

PERSONAL I I MENTION ^ INTERESTING PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS OF THE COMING AND GOING oF CAPE MAY VISITORS AND RESIDENTS DURING THE fxSr WEEK. Mrs. Mary Yarnell and son of Ardmore. Pa., spent several days here this ■ week. .... - , Mr. and Mrs. Wm. N. Weaver have ' • been spending the week in Pittsburg. < Mrs. John W. Mecray was a Philai delphia visitor for several days this I week. 1 Mr. and Mrs. Edward Townsend have opened their Cape May cottage for the 1 spring and summer, after an enjoyable winter in Philadelphia. 1 '• • • ( Mrs. H. F. Ettinger has returned to Philadelphia home after a short visit < with her father. 1 ... ( Miss Carrie Focer Is now with her sister, Mrs. MacAdams, at Evanston, Mrs. Clara Haynes has returned to her g Jackson Street home, after a delightful ] visit to California and Honolulu. ? 0 t Joseph Ware has been greeting old a here for the past few days. j, g Charles Doak, of Philadelphia, has s spending several weeks at the home t of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James J. ( •• • . Miss Mary D. Lojambre is still in J Washington, D. C., and very anxious to return to here loved Cape May. 7 Mrs. J. Id. Shoemaker, of Philadelphia, 4 and a regular summer cottager, was a 8 recent visitor here. BIG BEAN BANQUET. 1 Miss Emma Stites' Sunday School ^ class of the Presbyterjan Church gave a ^ baked bean supper in the basement -of '' the church on Tuesday evening, which F waa a success in every sense of the Word and profited the church about * $50.00. Miss Stites' class is composed p of charming ladies who worked diligent- ® for the success of the affair. The decorations were in honor of St. Patrick ^ and were great. Mr. William G. Essen in appropriate color, was of great assistance to the ladies in pre- 8 siding over the ice cream cans. ^ EVENING GATHERING. L One of the most delightful evenings spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Cramer when a number of friends took a surprise party in honor of Mrs. Cramer's birthday. Friends from Philawere present, among whom were 0 Miss Emma Bcrger, sister of Mrs. o: and her fiance, Mr. H. W. White, j' evening was very socially arranged and a good time was enjoyed by alL " guests were Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Lloyd and son Robert, Mr. Geo. Taylor and Mrs. Adeline Rowand, Sir. and ^ Alfred G. Taylor and son Leroy. ^ Mr. John Frisley. of Clayton, N. J., and Frcida Reiss, of Philadelphia. F 8 Advertise in the Star and Wave.

Spring YIMlllner? ©penlng ^=r~ ! i This Spring's exposition of Millinery Fashions on Thursday and Friday, March ' 26 and 27, 1914, will be a source of pleasure and inspiration to hundreds of women who have learned to rely on this place for information and, first display of i new things. Please accept this as a personal invitation to honor the occasion with your . 1 presence and acquaint yourself with all 1 thata new and beautiful in Millinery that will dominate the Spring and-Sfflh- ( mer of 1914. , Facial requirements a study. i MISS L. R. HILLMAN 228 Perry St Cape May, N. J. 2 ' 000000000000090000000000000000000000000000

NEWS OF THE I CAGEDARENA . CAPE MAY A. A. LOSES TO GREY- > STOCK EASTERN LEAGUE TEAM, j 59 -38 — WOODSIDE A A OF BRIDGE- : TON TO-NIGHT. The Cape May A A was helpless before the sViack of the Greystock Eastern League team in a- one sided game last Saturday night, losing by the score of 59 to 38 not saying that Greystock could not have ran up a larger score as they did principally passing in the last half. The first half ended 47-14. In the last half Greystock used the pass considerably, which kept home boys guessing. The teams lined up as follows: Greystock— Wilson, Bifson, forward!; Lawrence, center; Dever, Cross, guards. Cape May— Kirk, Shields and Little, forwards; Baker, center; Vanzant and guards. Field Goals — Lawrence, 10; Bilson, 6; 6; Dever, 4; Wilson, 2; Little, 8; 3; Vanzant, 3; Crombe, I; 1. Foul Goals — Wilson, 3; Kirk, 6. Referee— Little. CAPE MAY 54, SEA ISLE 26. Cape May gave Sea Isle City five a good lacing last Tuesday night on the floor. As usual these visitors want to dictate and say who shall be in the lineup, and are always crying about purely local team, while Sea Isle can whom they like, and never play a with a strictly Sea Isle team. Th# several articles whfch have appeared in the Philadelphia Bulletin dated Sea Isle showB their true spirit. Sea Isle like all other teams that have played here, have always received fair treatment, but as one of the moet conspicuous rooters for Sea Jsle saidlast night, "You can't win over there and we can't win overture." This speech should have been added to the Sea Isle Qty article in the' Bulletin in reference to the game played February which Ckpe May won 30-29. Ckpe has lost several games by a single point or two but they have taken defeat sports, and arrange for another game and try to red earn lost laurels. Kirk was the star for the home team with 16 out of 20 fouls and four Add goals. Little scored several from the The lineup: Ckpe May — Kirk, Little, forwards; center: Vanzant, Baker, guards. Sea Isle — Delany, Liby, forwards; Longstreet, center; Busch, Thompson and Bingham, guards. Field Goals — Little, 7; Crombe, 4; 4; Vanzant, 3; Baker, 1; Liby, 4; Longstreth, 4; Delany, 2. Foul Goals — Kirk. 10; Delany, 6. Referee — Little. WOODSIDE A A TO-NIGHT. The Cape May A A will have for its _ opponents to-night the Woodsidc A. A. of Bridgeton, with old favorites in the lineup — Mulford, Banners, Gentry, Loveland, Hoffman and Pierson. This team is one of the fast teams in Jersey. The girls basket ball team of the Presbyterian Sunday School, Class No. Nine, will play the Ckpe May Travelers, Monday evening. March 23rd, 1914. The will be played in Crease's Garage. Washington Street, and will be called at 815 p. m. Admission 15 cents. Presbyterian Sunday School Team —

Martha Wales and Dorothy Sheppard, forwards : Norma Hildretb, center; Carmelita Lewis and Ednah Parker, guards. Travelers — Emily Brooks and Isabelle Hand, forwards; Helen Smith, centcr; Mary Douglass and Vera Holmes, guards. "The Private Tutor." a farcical comin three acta, will be given at Washington Street Hall, on April 2, 1914, for the benefit of the Senior Class of the Cape May High School. Ticket* on safe at Central Pharmacy. Consult Jeese Brown on Tin Roofs and Spouting. A BIG BUSINESS CONCERN. One of the most enterprising of our men Irvin H. Eldredge, who • een identified with the flour and feed and fanners' and biulders* Supplies business for a number of years. The plant of Phillips and Eldredge, on Jackson street, in which he is a part owner with W. H. "Phillips, is a much larger one than it appears to be at first glance and it is doing a huge business. It will pay those who are intertaeed in this linee of business, to visit it and see for themselves, how comprehensive is the stock it car- ***' 4 " i