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PERSONA MENTION INTERESTING PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS OF THSr COMING AND GOING v-F CAPE MAT VI8ITORS AND RESIDENTS DURING TH1 . PAST WEEK. Mrs. S. H. Golt, Philadelphia, will spend the summer at the Carroll Villa. Nelson D. Warwick, son of ex-Mayor Warwick, of Philadelphia, has opeped , his Columbia Avenue cottage for the , summer. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Lenahen, of Philadelphia, are occupying the pretty Washington Street cottage of J. Clarence Gallaher, which they have leased for the summer. Mr. J. Simpkins, manager of the Cape May Grain Company, spent Decoration Day with relatives in Camden. Mr. and Mrs. J. Allen Th9mpson,.of , Camden, accompanied by their daughter, Miss Mvra. spent Saturday with Cape May friends. Mrs. Bessie Cushman and little daughter Betty, of Rosemont, Pa., are spending some time here as the guests of the Misses Smith, at their Washington -Street home. 1 Mrs. Sarah A. MoKet, of Camden, is now .cosily ensconced in her cottage at , 1016 Lafayette Street, formerly occupied by William Kimsey. Mr. Joseph Hughes, of Philadelphia. , is spending several dgys here with friends and relatives. Captain and Mrs. William D. Tomlin, of Cape May Court House, spent Sunday . among friends here. Mr. Frederick L. Lincks and daughter. Misa Hazel, of Rio Grande, were trans- j k acting business here early in the week, preparatory to leaving for New York. 1 Mr. and Mrs. C. Elmer Townsend, of Harrishurg, Pa., entertained Mr. and Mrs. A. Millar and son. of Harrishurg, over the week end of May 31st at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. 6idney Townsend , Washington Street. While motoring over the environs, and the southern half of the county, Mr. and Mrs. Millar were so infpresed with Cape May that they are arranging for a three week vacation here at one of the leading hotels for the coming summer. Mr. Millar is secretary of the Public Service Commission of Pennsylvania, while Mr. Townsend is Chief Clerk to A. E. Buchanan, D. P. A., Pennsylvania Railroad at Harrishurg, Pa. Skipwith Cannell, son of Mrs. H. Skipworth Cannell, Stockton Avenue, who is residi^t in Paris, is a young 'American poet whose work was introduced in the September number (1913) of Poetry. His first_volume of poems ■•will be published shortly by Elkin Mathews, in poetry, which is issued by a Chicago firm. ANGLESEA FISHERMEN LAND AT CAPE MAY Captain S. A. Buck, one of the best known fishermen in Anglesea, was in Cape May yesterday in conference with an official of the Reading Railroad with reference to making arrangements for the transporting fishermen from this city to Philadelphia. Anglesea has been noted for its fine fishing but owing to the shoals at the inlet, Capt. Buck says it is almost impossible to enter. Last Sunday the . fKptsin wan compelled to bring to this port a large number of fishermen who suffered much inconvenience. It is his purpose to make this his base of operations and he will "bring many other fishermen with him if suitable arrangements can be made. The fisherman took the Pennsylvania from this place to ths eity. Gape May residents should cooperate with Oapt. Buck to give the best facilities to fishermen who desire to come here. A RARE BUSINESS OPENING. Well located property on Perry Street with full ocean view. Lot 40x146, on which is erected a two story frame building containing five bowling alleys, two pin setting machines, pins, balls, benches, chairs, cash register, safe, pool tables and all appurtenances. The alleys are' considered the best in South Jersey. Upper and lower floors, large enough for other business. Premises in good condition. Price low. little cash required. GILBERT C. HUGHES, Realty £14 Ocean Street Rubber Bands at Star and Wave Sta tionery Department.

HIGH SCHOOL EXERCISES COMMENCEMENT HELD IN FIRST METHODIST CHURCH BEFORE A ( ' LARGE CONGREGATION— ALUMNI 1 ASSOCIATION BANQUETS IN NEW I LY RENOVATED HOTEL. Before four hundred persons in the Methodist Church Thursda /"evening, the Honorable A. B. Meredith, Assistant . ' State Commissioner of Education, of Trenton, N. J., made the principal ad- - dress to 'the graduating class of the 1 Cape May High School. Immediately following, the diplomas were awarded by William Porter, Pres- 1 ident of the Board of Education, to the i following graduates, composing the class j 1 of 1914: W. Leone Eldredge, president; Edgar '■ K. Dawgon, vice-president; Dorothy M. ' 1 Sheppard, Secretary; John H. Mecray, I treasurer; Augusta Louisa Nelson, | ' Orion Hughes Reeves, Florence Fay Say- | • der, Emma Heines Swain. ' The honor pupils were Edgar K. Dawson, valedictorian, and Emma Heines 1 ' Swain, salutatorian. Honorary mem- • ' her, Miss Charlotte M. Kimball. ' The following program was rendered: | 1 Processional Miss Helen Porter Chant "Lord's Prayer'' ' Chorus 1 Invocation Dr. W. E. Lake ' • Chorus (a) "TheMermaids" Dvorak 1 (b) "The Arrow and the Song" Boyd • Oration '"Present Day Opportunities 1 For Women" Emma H. Swain Chorus "Spring Song" (MendclssobnBartholdy) Arr. by McConatby ' ' Oration "The Evolution of Moving I Pictures" Edgar K. Dawson • , Chorus "Waltz Song from Faust" Gounod. Arr. by Engel ^ • Presentation of Diplomas President William Porter ' Address The Hon. A. B. Meredith ' Assistant Commissioner of Education • Closing Chorus "Carmena" Wilson. Arr. by Rhys-Herbert After the commencement exercises the - Alumni Association held its annual ' banquet in the newly renovated Colum- ' • bia Hotel, which had just opened. 1 The large dining room was beautir fully decorated with red and white ! streamers, colors of the class of ^914, • and the tables were banked with wild j c ferns, daisies and oratfge blossoms. • A. C. Lyle, of the class of 1912, was 1 ) toastmaster and opened the festivities 1 by giving a toast to the class of 1914, j 1 in which he cordially welcomed them in- • to the Association • Response "Class President *14" ? Leone Eldredge Piano Solo Selected 1 ' Miss Georgianna Edmunds ' Toast. . . ."The Ideal Location for a State Normal School 1 Aaron W. Hand, County Supt. I Toast "Mother' Claude Phillips, 'U Closing Ode. ."Tune of Auld Laug Syne" r Arr. by Miss Lillian G. Miller, which t is as follows: i CAPE MAY high, i Can our Alumni e'er forget i The days we've long held dear! r Or fail to feel an interest keen s When Junetide bringB them near? We've gathered here, a happy throng, e With spirits light and gay, e To show the honor that is due The schools of old Cape May. e But, let us rally every year; 8 Resolved, that come what will, 0 We'll not forget that happy past 8 Where memory lingers still. Each class that comes to swell our ranks r Should loyal prove and true, I* And we who joined in earlier days, ^ Should pledge ourselves anew. For auld lang aync we meet tonight, e And keep the tryst once more; [. The crystal cup of friendship take, g For love of days of yore, [-j To thoughts of school days long since We turn with smile or sigh, t And give this toast, with hearts sincere, n LONG PROSPER CAPE MAY HIGH! |e The menu consisted of the following: Sweet Gherkins Olives Almonds Celery . 9 Consomme en Tasse ' Baked Weak Fish, Sauce Robert Potatoes Julienne Orange Sherbet *' Chicken Salad Sandwiches Strawberry Ice Cream Assorted Cakes Cheese - Crackers Demmitasse Bon Bons st Mailing tubes, 3 cents per foot, a Special price in large quantities. Star and Wave Pub. Company.

WILL ESTABLISH STEAMSHIP tl LINE TO PHILADELPHIA 1 y CAPE MAY RESIDENTS WILL BE GIVEN RRST# OPPORTUNITY TO TRAVEL BY WATER TO PHILADELPHIA. ON JUNE 20. SINCE THE STEAMER REPUBLIC MADE DAJLY TRIPS A DOZEN YEARS AGO— WILL ALSO INAUGURATE LINE TO LEWES. DELAWARE. < "I MR. NELSON G. GRAVES HAS CONCLUDED ARRANGEMENTS FOR ft THE INAUGURATING OF TWO STEAMSHIP LINES FROM THIS CITY. C A THREE-DECKED EXCURSION STEAMER, CARRYING FROM 2500 TO el 3000 PASSENGERS' WILL MAKE DAILY TRIPS FROM SEWEU/S p POINT TO PHILADELPHIA, COMMENCING JUNE 20. A SMALLER BOAT WITH A CAPACITY OF 400 PASSENGERS WILL MAKE DAILY TRIPS TO DELAWARE. THE STEAMER PLYING BETWEEN THIS CITY AND PHILADELPHIA hl BE THOROUGHLY MODERN AN DWILL BE CAPABL^ OF MAKING * 23 TO 26 KNOTS AN tlOl'R. IT IS 230 FEET IN LENGTH AND 42 8 FEET WIDE. CONTAINING THREE DECKS AND TWENTY-TWO STATE C ROOMS. ON THE FIRST DECK WILL BE CAFE, CIGAR STAND AND LOUNGING ROOMS. THE SECOND DECK WILL HAVE A RESTAURANT, 'WHILE THE THIRD DECK WILL HAVE A LARGE SALON, DANCING g AND OTHER AMUSEMENTS. THIS NEW PROJECT SHOULD RECEIVE THE PATRONAGE AND HEARTY SUPPORT OF THE RESIDENTS OF CAPE MAY A8 THIS WILL BE THE FIRST OPPORTUNITY FOR TRANSPORTATION BY WATER TO F PHILADELPHIA SINCE THE DAYS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC WHICH PLIED BETWEEN CAPE MAY POINT AND PHILADELPHIA ABOUT A DOZEN YEARS AGO.

FINE PROGRAM || FOR CONCERT City band will render first 1 of a series of concerts THIS evening — interesting SELECtions from prominent COMposers. Cape May City Band, under the able leadership of William Porter, will render its first concert, of a series of four during June, this evening on Pavilion No. 1. The concerts will be rendered each : Saturday evening and will be given in 1 return for money appropriated by City Councils for the purchase of new uni- ; The band, as an organization, pos- i its instruments with exception of a few, and many of them have been in use for thirty years. The organization is a credit to Cape May and public - spirited citizens should assist in its support. The program to be rendered for the ' opening concert is one of much interest 1 and contains marches '"and overtures from prominent composers. The program is as follows: 1. March "The Diamond King Nick Brown 2. Overture "The Elves" . Keifer 3. March "The Master Mechanic" Frock 4. Selection "The Palms" Faure 5. March "The Right of Honor" Nick Brown Intermission. 6. March "The Scout Master" 7. Selection "Sylvan Echoes" Mackic Beyer 8. Waltz "Desdemona" King 9. Selection "Faust" Arr. Dalbey 10. March "Stars and Stripes For Ever" Sousa PIANO TUNING. ^ Joseph R. Andrews expert piano tuner and regulator, will be in Cape May week of July 8th. Orders left with. R. B. Reeves, 310 Broadway, West Cape May, will receive prompt attention. Keystone phone 274. 5-30-2t NOTICE. , DO YOU NEED CLOTHING! We have the latest and up-to-date fashions for Ladies' and Men's Suits, Top Coats, Cloaks, Dresses, Hiding ! habits, etc. OUR WORK SPEAK8 FOR ITSELF, s We guarantee fit and workmanship at very moderate prices . CHARLES SCHERER, Decatur Street, Near Washington Groceries, provisions, salt meats,' 5 fruits, tobacco, oranges, bananas, patent medicines, hardware, cigars and tbbaeeo on sale at W. H. Smith's, 606 8 Broadway, West Cape May. COLLARS Laundered at the Oolum- - bia, 2 cents. * Read the Star and Wave.

PROCEEDINGS 0FC0UNCIL OWNERS OF STOCKTON TRACT f PRESENT? IN INTEREST OF BIG n HOTEL— PLANS PROGRESSING— c SEVEN ADDITIONAL LIFE GUARDS f APPOINTED. F. M. Maury. Charles Carver, Jr.. and E. E. Mandeville, owner of the Stockton J tract, were present at the regular meet- I ing of City Qouncil last Tuesday in ref- 1 erence to the proposed new hotel, plans for whjch have already been prepared by a Philadelphia* architect. "* City Solicitor Hildreth stated that he had had a previous meeting with Mr. Maury on the tract and that they had s gone over the plans for the removal of the sewer, after which Mr, Maury intrsucted City Engineer. M\ller to prepare plans showing the most practical way of making the desired change. City Engineer Miller subsequently made three different plans, which allowed I that the cost would be $5550. $3700 and $4000. respectively. He submitted them at tlie last meeting and said the latter would be most feasible. Plans are being made by the. company f for the opening of a street intersecting the tract from Beach Avenue to Colum - • bia Avenue to be known as Dupont Place and for the extension of Stockton c . Avenue through to Guerney Street. Plans are also being worked out to , carry the sewers over Stockton Avenue the city to bear one-third of the expense in construction and the property 1 ownert along Stockton Avenue to bear c ■ the remaining expense. l . Many applications have been received j • for lota on this tract and it is said by parties interested in the project that ! cottages will be erected upon the site .before the opening of the season of 1915. Seven life guards were appointed at [ the meeting. The new uniforms to be ' worn ^y them will be furnished by the city. [ ESTABUSH LIBRARY. Citizens of Cape May and summer visitors, lovers of good literature, will have an opportunity to secure books from | Mrs. Laura M. Brown. 417 Washington | i Street, who has established a branch of J j , the Booklovers' Litbrary, of Philadel- (' I phia. Books can be hsd at a charge of two cents a day or $1.50 for the entire 1 season. Twenty-five new books will be t added each month.. NOTICE OF PU. OVAL 1 I wish to annomuv t t I have removed my millinery 'or from the i,' Roselle, 228 Pern F- 'o 220 Pferry - Street, two doors ir Roselle and 3 that I have a fine lit- » latest hats 5 for aimmcr at reae > 'rices. Mia« 'TLLMAN, 220 Ferr; t. Cape May . Facial requirements , si v. Consult Jesse Browi • Tin Roofs and Spouting.

BIG EVENT FOR ^UGUST MANY FAMOUS LECTURERS AND SPLENDfD MUSICAL ORGANIZATIONS WILL B% HEARD DURING CHAUTAUQUA WEEK^ PLANS ARE PROGRESSING. Cape May residents will be given a rare opportunity to bear some of the best and most widely known lecturers and most famous musical organizations during Week. August 17 to 23, in- • f Th following are under contract to ap- < pear on this program: First Day— August ij. •USC. Series Lecture, Dr. A. E. Turner. In the CKautauqua the series lectures have been among the molt interesting and vital parts of the program. 3.15. Dunbar Singing Band. Illustrated lecture — The Panama and the Panama Pacific Exposition ' Second Day. 2.30. Series Lecture. 3.15. Concert — Romano Orchestra^ Lorenzo Pontreli, conductor. 4.00. Lecture — Mrs. Minnie Bronaon. 7 30. Concert — Romano Orchestra. 8.15. Lecture — For Woman's Suffrage. Frank Stephens. 9.15. Motion Pictures. Third Day. 2,30. Series Lecture. • 3.15: Concert — Tuskegee Institute Singers. 7.30. Concert — The Original Strollers Quartet. 8.00. Lecture — Dr. Russell H. Conwell 9.15. Mbtion Pictures. Fourth Day (Children's Day.) 230. Series Lecture. 3.15. "Cinderella," a play dramatized the fairy story, and introducing Mother Goose rhymes with the characters impersonated. A big day the children. 7.30. Concert — The Toy Smyphony, a novelty musical program for the children '..00. Illustrated Lecture — Chaunoey Hawkins, "Bright Eyes and' Wild of our North Woods, or Hunting with a Camera." 9?15. Motion Pictures. Fifth Day. 2.30. Series Lecture. 3.15. Concert— The Tonr Artists. 3.45. Lecture-Recital— Paul M. Pear7.30. Concert — The Four Artists. 8.15. Lecture — Frank Dixon. 9.16. Motion Pictures. Sixth Dsy. 230. Series Lecture. 3.16. Concert — Adriatic Cqpcert Band Ferrante, Director. 730. Concert -T Adriatic Concert Band 8.15. Lecture — Judge Ben. B. Lindsey Sunday, Auguest 23. Special Sunday program (admission I will be arranged for. Total single admission, $5.10. Season tick (transferable) $2,00. Seaon tickets will be sold by the local committee. STRAW RIDES »" PICNICS comfortable wagon for hire day or night. For rates apply to T>. W. 238 Perry Street. Keystone phone. 6-6-tf Read the Star and Wave.

SEWELL'S POINT ENCAMPMENT EIGHTY EMBRYO SOLDIERS FROM WENONAH MILITARY ACADEMY ENJOYING NINE-DAY VACATION. OTHER ACTIVITIES IN THE RESORT. Since the arrival of eighty cadets from the Weoonah Military Academy a week ago, this city bae taken on -v .military appearance and everywhere the young eoldiers can be eeen mingling with the summer visitors. They are encamped at Se well's Point under the command of Chptain Hamilton, V. 8. A^ military instructor, and Dr. Charles Lorenze, principal of the Academy. They will leave here nejt Tuesday. Preparations for the opening of the new Hotel Cape May are nearing completion and there is every indication of a prosperous season. Manager James E. Galbrev is daily receiving applications and has booked a large number of guesta for the summer, among wham are Mr. and Mrs. A. M. McBurnev. Mr. and Mrs Frank Buck and Miss Buck, Doctor and Mrs Charles Penrose and Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Harding. aH of Philadelphia. The Society of Automobile Engineers of America which will hold its annual convention at the Hotel Cape May the lafter part of June has arranged events for the entertainment of the dele- > gates. including an automobile parade and races oa Beach Avenue,' • The Corinthian Yacht Qub, Dr. R. Walter Starr, commodore, which haa I been thoroughly renovated and improved, is preparing an elaborate program for a flag-raising on Saturday, June IS. In addition to the flag-raising there will ha I a naval parade and review of the fleet. ; J. W. Dunn. Jacksonville. Fla., T. W. ■ Honicke and wife. J. H. Lunn, W. D. ■ Ponscarm. Albert Padley. Harry Haines, all of ^Philadelphia, were registered at 1 the Glenwood; 1 Philadelphians registered at the Ool- . - onial are L. A. Edwards, Whiton Adams, | [ Mr. and M re. L. L. Tafel, Allen EastE lack, Odptain Eli D. Elmunds, Ambler; Miss A. Henderson Farley and Miss Clara Marie Farley. Cynwyd ; Miss M. Adele Morris. Rosemont; Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Roberts, Wynne wood. Ex- Postmaster General John Wans?* . maker was a visitor at the Colonial over Decoration Day. Mrs. L. F. Edwards and Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Hackett motored to this resort and ' spent a few days at the Colonial. J. G. McGibben and Mrs. Roy Knerr and her daughter. Miss Mary Knerr, and [ Geo. C. Stephenson, are Phjladelphians registered at the Carroll Villa. I Mr. and Mrs. W. V.. A. Keeler, (Continued on fourth page) 1 COLUMBIA HOTEL OPENED The newly renovated four-story Columbia Hotel, on Ocean Street, near Washington, was opened Thursday under I the management of Mecray Bros, by ths annual banquet of the Alumni Association? Sveral days before the formal < opening a large number of guests had registered. The building is conveniently located and elaborately furnished so that j it doubtless will be a favored stopping place for commercial men as well as pleasure seekers. COLLARS Laundered at the' Columbia 2 cents. V"""1 * • 1

We Can Get lt7 WiS °7 F,our TS? p",ld,a «ri 11. I Van For Long Lhatonce Where Is It Hauling CONEY'S EXPRESS Bothiphooe»enUe R®i'ro*4 fjldWOOd, N.J. " 5-23-4 Q. - ■ 1 ... .i . - 1. ■ . . ■ TZbe little Shop A. B. VAN DERVOORT yyiLL open May 25th, with a fine display \ of Art Needle Work Materials. Infants' and Children's Dresses. Novelties. Stamping done. Lessons Given in Embroidery. 427 WASHINGTON STREET CAPE MAY, N. J. ■ .1 ■ H ■ 11 ■ ■ II ■ I « ■ 11 ■ 1 I f