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BASKET EaLL CONTESTS " ^ f CAPE MAY DEFEATS CAMDEN ELECTEICS 39-38 — WILD WOOD DEFEATS CAPE MAY 35-15 — CAPE MAY HIGH SCHOOL VS. SOUTHERN HIGH HEW YEAR'S EVE, DEC 31. In a close and exciting game tbc Cape p May A. A defeated the Oamdt-n Electrics by the score of 39-38. The first half ended 2715 with Cape May on the long end, the second half proved to be more exciting, the visitora sprucing up and out-scored the loqals jn field goals by six, however, that was one point abort. The line-up: CAPE MAY G. F. Pts. Little, forward 3 6. 11 Kirk,_ forward 5 2 12 Poinsett, centre 0 0 0 Hugh e», -guard 5 0 10 Baker, guard 3 0 0' IB 7 39 CAMDEN' EI.ECTI ' S G. F. Pts. Lomax, forward 5 0 10 Hayney, forward . . 5 0 10 ' Simmons, center 1 B 8 * Montz, guard 3 0 6 Curriden, guard 2 0 4 16 6 38 ! 1 Referee — Shields. V^LDWOOD, 351 CAPE MAY, 25. The pape May A. A. journeyed to Wildwood on Tuesday last and were defeated in a rough game, score 35-25. One of the big games on the Cape ' May High School schedule will come off | ont New Year's Eve. December 31. when

they will line up against Southern High " School of Philadelphia. HARD CRABS BEING CAUGHT A large number of hardshell crabs are > being caught by our local soundsmen. They are caught in deep water with clam -tongs when- the bivalves are taken. SANTA CLAUS VISITS U. S. L. S. S. Santa Claus has arrived and left h|s annual Xmas box at the Cold Spring ' Life-- Saving Station. The surfm.-n al- ; 1 ways look forward to its arrival with : a great deal of expectancy for they 1 know that its contents means added k pleasure and comfort to their monot- ' , onons life of guard duty. The big, 1 * brawny surf men enjoy these gifts like , so many children, and why shouldn't they for after all. they are only kiddies grown to manhood. k - ° r - .-CAPE MAY COUNTY HONORED The story of a Cape May County | I spelling contest was published recently in one of the leading educational journals of the country, the "Journal of Ed- ■ uration," of New York. Boston and Chicago. FOUNTAIN PENS — A large assortment ' of Paul K. Wert Fountain Pens, at all ' k prices are offered at Mccray's PharR macy at very desirable Christmas giftr - * LAVENTHAL-S OPEN DAILY The Laventhal Store is now open day and night with a line of Holiday Goods, Dry Goods and wearing apparel. HOW I SERVE YOU First. I will build you ths best boat fcr the money. Second. I will store your boat In my enclosed boat bouas by the year or the » Third, I can offer you a choice of the beet second hand beats and take your present craft la part payment on a new one. Railways on which to run boats. JOHN A. PHARO. 1101 Lafayette BtKeystone phone No. ISDAnnouncement christmas goods now on show A big variety of useful and attractive gifts. J , J. E. MECRAY, Agant Opposite Raadiag Statioa

JETTY OR PIER NEEDED It iB evident that a portion of the . beach needs additional protection, from " the ravages of the storm-driven seas and the thing which will Tfire it will be a jetty where the current sets in most . strongly. The piling should not be [ driven Co make a solid wall, but placed 1 at intervals, so as to divide the waters and not to halt them. The arrafigcment forces the current to drop its load , of sand and fill up on either side of the obstacle as has been shown In the vicinity of every pier ever built here. , The solid jetty apparently has the ef- . feet of deflecting Hbe current snd creating a reaction which operates disastrously at the point struck by the new TUG GOLDENROD SINKS AT WHARF The tugboat Goldenrod, which recently sunk at the coal docks on the banks , of the harbor, hat been raised and is , now moored to the pilings. The Golden - , rod seems to be a hoodoo — the captain , commltteed suicide shortly after his arrival here and after hey arrival she w^s constantly in hard luck, and the last miathap is but a prelude to what may happen to her. I 0 , CHURCHES HAVE YULETIDE SPIRIT I Thr churches of our city are getting I the right incentive of the Yuletide. The donation* to charity, not only for the •' destitute 8t home, but for institutions ( I abroad, surpassed anything of the kind ever attempted by the church people in this respect. The work deserves the commendation of all liberal minded people. 116 WILD DUCKS HIGH SCORE The Yacht Gape May. with Capt. John Mccray, Frank Mcoray and Taakcr •Smith aboard, returned recently from ! a gunning trip"*in tie- "sounds -and the total niim lu>r of .liiet-- ti, tlu>ir r-n-l i t w.o ^ number t lieir

' one hundred and »ixt<-en. the highest number yet recorded «o far this winter. ■e CHURCHES DECORATED 1. The several churches have been beanh tifully decorated for the Christmas fes1. tivities, and pleasing programs will be rendered by the children on this ocea5. sion. The Baptist exercises will consist |s of a unique program entitled "White g Gifts for the King." Ii COD FISH INDUSTRY FOR CAPE MAY V The yaclit Quakeress is being equipd ped for the cod-fishing industry and will t- soon go into commission, ner crew will I, ! consist of Capt. Tuny Benm-tt, Stilwell :e ( Hand. William West and William liar's j — — o— A MODERN MARKET Konowitch Brothers' new store on ! j Washington street is nearing completion j v ! and will be one of the largest grocery y ami provision stores in Cape May. CHRISTMAS TOY? j FREE — Clothes Brush with every one ; dollar purchase. Where! Why at I 1 jJohn C. Funck's. Oak avenue. Wildwooil. , N. J. — Largest Stock of Toys and Xovjelties in South Jersev. 1053-1 t ip j 1 = For the entire family — gifts that will ^ be thoroughly appreciated because of ( their unusual quality and general use- • fulness. A few of the most desirable artclcs fellow — Skates, Sleds, Jacket Knives, Safety Razors and Strops. Thermos Bottles, Bissell's Carpet Sweepers, t O-Cedar Mops. Oil Heaters, Rugs, Knives, Rayo Lamps, Fancy Parlor T Lamps, Mustache Cups, Shavng Mugs, * Dinner Sets and a complete line of a China and Glass Ware, and Aluminum * Cooking Utensils. ■. CHARLES A. SWAIN. " 305-7 Jackson Street, lp Cape May. N. J. A REAL BARGAIN Ten room furnished cottage. All modern conveniences. Lot 40x120. Centrally located. Liberal terms. Whole property can be now purchased for leas than what it cost to originally build the houae. J Call and get the price and terms, examine the property and you will be satisfied 'that it is the best chance to purchase a comfortable home ever made in this elty. | GILBERT C. HUUHSS, Realty , No. 214 Oseaa Street ,

AMONG THE ■ CHURCHES t M. E. cHURCH NOTES Next Sunday morning service will be a d Christmas service, with appropriate v hymns and anthem and sermon. An .. augmented choir will furnish special d music. May we not look for everyone f to be in his place. e A good audience was present to hear f. Mrs. Addie Boilian Parsells in our ■. church last Thursday evening. Mrs. Par- .. sells is one of the national lecturers of 1- the W. C. T. U. and Vice President of ir the State Union of Pennsylvania. She has been campaigning from Atlantic City down the coast for two weeks unp der the auspices of the Temperance v women. The local W. C T. U. were B fortunate in having her speak twice for 1 the great cause they represent and she 1- added 35 new members to their roll, n Bravo! Mrs. Parsells is a magnetic . woman, an interesting personality, a versatile and forceful speaker. There t will be no difficulty in getting an audy ience out to hear her when she comes again. She is a deservedly popular and effective advocate of anti -saloon mcaar "res and principles. g c PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH NOTES t for Xmas Sunday, Dec. 27, 1914, at the s Presbyterian Church 1 A. M. , 1 Organ Prelude. "Adeste Fideles." Trane scription by Whiting. . Anthem. "Sing. O Sing. This Blessed Morn." Harry R. Shelley. Organ Offertory, "Nazareth." Arrangi-d by Whiting. _ 1 n Anthem. ''The Song of the Shepherds." ! r R. Huntington Woodman. i i Organ Postlnde, "Festive March in A," 1 c J. I*»wrewe Erb. 1 B P.' M. .

t Organ Prelude. "Sanctu* from Messc Solennelle." Connod. Anth.-m. "Voices of the Sky," H. R. Sbelle.v. • Organ Offertory. "Holv Night." Barnby • Anthein. "Star of the Orient." IF. R. i- •Shell, .T - Organ Postludc. "Grand Clioenr in D." t Albert Renaud. i- Miss Helen I* Porter. Organist. BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES r The twenty -seventh anniversary of - the organization of the Independent 1 Order- of Mechanics in Cape May will be 1 celebrated by the local order at the First I Baptist Church 011 Sunday night at 7.30 - Pastor McCurdy will deliver an illustrated sermon on "God Meant It for Good." Tlie Bibleat scenes to be shown | by the stereopticon will illustrate the 1 ' work of the order. The choir of the j 1 ehurcli .will repeat the Christmas anr thems. All men especially invited to this service. EPISCOPAL CHURCH The Rev. Frederick A. Warden will officiate nt the services on Christmas Day j snd the Sunday following, t j On Christmas morning there will lie a ! , 1 e-lebration of the Holy Communion, j I « itli music at 8.00 o'clock, j 1 >n the Sunday after Christmas. Holy I ' j Communion at 10.30 A. M. Children*' 1 j Service with carols at 7.00 P. M. (SEASON OF 19J5 SHOULD i BE PROSPEROUSj t The indications in the business world j point to. a renewal of activity, and this | together with the certain diversion of a ' large number of people from accustom- 1 - ed summer visits to Europe, to the sea- 1 . shore, should insure a prosperous sea - j son of 1915 for seashore resorts. PINOCHLE CLUB MEETS The Pinochle Club of the Fourth . • Ward met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J [ Frank Entriken. Jr., on Madison ave- 1 , nue, Monday evening and had a thor- j oughly delightful evening. Prizes were; awarded and a tempting luncheon was ' served by the hostess. IN MEM0RLAM In loving memory of Hattie D. Smith, who entered the life everlasting December 25th, 1910. HUSBAND AND CHILDREN. J. Shellet Hinshela-ood wishes to extend to all of his frinds in Cape May the heartiest greetings of the season. 1077-12-26-14- It 1 Don't forget a pair of boots for the boy's Christmas present. T. H. Taylor is affertac «« fcnowa brands at

PERSONAL l| MENTION t INTERESTING PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS 0* THE COMING AND GO- > 1 ING OF CAPE MAY VISITORS AND ' RESIDENTS DURING THE PAST ' r r Miss Luci "Cole, of Seaville, daughter 1 " of former Prosecutor Eugene C. Cole, was aa early in the week visitor here 1 as the 'guest of Miss Florence Fillmore - r War*. Miss Mildred Hand, daughter of form- ' it councilman Joseph Hand, who has a lucrative position in Wildwood, was ' ? liume recently on a short visit r Walter L. Benezet. of Philadelphia. 1 was a recent arrival here and will pass ' the Yttletide with his mother. Mrs. 1 : Mary Crease. 1 Philip Hughes, son of Mrs. Alice ' Hughes, of Lafayette street, who is at- 1 tending an institution of learning in ' | Trenton, is greeting his many friends 1 here and delighting the home circle with Mr. and Mrs. George Reddiek MacKenzie will entertain Rev. John T. Hacketfi * and family for Christmastide at their 1 efiackniB home on 21st street. Philadel- ' phi*. Dr. Hackett. wha^js well known has accepted a call from the Wis- ' -aliirkon Presbyterian Church. Philadel- ' ! (Continued on fifth ^age.) ' SCHOOL CHILDREN HELP POOR 1 I Overseer of the -Poor, Mr. A. G. Bennett, wishes to thank the pupils of Cape City Schools for their liberal ^donations to the alleviation of suffering < among the poor of our city. The dona- < tions were turned over to Mr. Bennett 1 somWtime ago and he has been disposing

ic of them very judiciously among those | who are actually jg need of assistance. i- This act on the p^t of the school chBdreir meets with the hearty cominenday tio* of everyone. It is more blessed to I- give than receive." NEW YEAR'S DANCE Tlie New Year's dance to be given t. next Wednesday evening in the Auditorium by the Dancing -Class which was organized about the first of November if John T. Hewitt, promises to be the it event of the season. No pains or cxie pense has been spared to make it a auc- 1 it eea- Tlie class, under Mr. Hewitt's in0 structions, is progressing with the new j ir dances very satisfactorily and' growing J •r interest is manifested at each succeeding j n class night. e *' j DAILY CLEAN-UP FOR BEACH NEEDED] 0 Before the opening of another season council should make provision for the daily cleaning of paper and other debris from the various bathing grounds. It is probable that satisfactory arrange- * roents can be made with the life guards | to iierform this duty. ''Ii SANG CHRISTMAS CAROLS \ German students in the high School 1 •. I surprised and delighted the city Triy Christmas .oorning by going from placto place singing Christmas carols. We j are glad to have this beautiful custom s Me will distribute w,, :915 calendars tj during the week ending December 26th. . It has been our custom to give out our . calendar for the past ten seasons, during Christmas week — be sure and get yours. I Troy Laundry. dec 5-12 REVENUE STAMPS 1 You may obtain Documentary ReveI nue Stamps of various denominations by ' calling on the Security Trust Company " 1 corner Washington and Ocean streets. H. C. THOMPSON, Manager. °~T — Photos are always acceptable for a Christmas gift. Owing to the great de- '• mand we would suggest that you come early. It would be a pleasure to show • you onr 1915 styles. Open Sundays. . At Smith's Studio. 996-ll-28-4t <■ 1 f NICE CHRISTMAS GIFT Why aot a kodak for their Christmas gift? We carry a full line of Eastman Kodak* and supplies, quality and c price the mmm .■■jskani. Kodaka, 1 T 11.25 up. Sta^ ia and talk, it over with , us. At Ssrithfe-SM*.

ROYAL ARCANUM ENTERTAINS Ospc May Council, No. 1691, Royal Arcanum, had a very interesting .meeting on December 17th. A large attendance being present. One of the leading features for the evening was the drawing for a turkey which created considerable amusement among those present. Choice selections on the Vict ro Is were enjoyed by all. CSgars and apples were passed around. Every member present on January 7, 1915, will have another chance on his luck, as there will bq another drawing. Be sure and come out. Applications are coming in every week, snd there .will be an initiation and other features on this evening. The Royal Arcanum has a new option which is very interesting and should be investigated. The nomination and election of officers for 1915 are as follows: Regent, Eddie Germon; Vice Regent, Win. T. Chambers; Orator. Edwin C. Miller; Regent, A. Ma rev Ludlsm; Secretary, J. Clarence Gallaher; Collector , I. H. Eldredge; Treasurer, Frank 8. GalChaplin, Win. G. Essen; Guide, George T. Roseman; Warden George ; Sentry, Oscar Bailey; Trus- , tee, Wm. L Ewing. Jr. v I ODD FELLOWS ELECT OFFICERS The following officers were elected , serve for the ensuing term at the last , regular meeting of Mayflower Lodge, L ■ O. F-, of this city: , Past Grand, William T. Chambers; Grand, Frank Costello; Vice ] Edward Germon; Financial See- | rotary, William G. Blattner; Recording Secretary, Tiios. S. Stevens; Treasurer, Robert C. Hughes. , 1 ENCAMPMENT OFFICERS Cape May Encampment, No. 68, Im- , dependent Order of Odd FeHows, elect- ( ed the following officers at a recent meeting: P. H. P., William R. Shep-

g pard; H. P.. Thos. Stevens; C. P., Flank e Spcacc; S. W., Frank Costello; J. W., Williard Marklev; Recording and F"inan- - cial Scribe. William G. Blattner; Treas- - urer. Robert C. Hughes. 0 MECHANICS WILL ATTEND CHURCh SERVICES Columbia Lodge. No. 23, Independent 9 Order of Mecluinies. of Cape May. will - attend services at the Baptist Chureli. s Sunday evening. December 27. at 7.30' ' r o'clock. It is earnestly desired that alii1 e members he present on this occasion. ( - The members will meet at the lodge | - room in tlie Auditorium, Jackson street, | - j at 7 o'clock and from there proceed in i' I a body to the church. ij Members of Ogallalla Tride of Red | I Men arc requested to be present at the ' I regular meeting of the Tribe next Tuesday evening. December 29. > ' O , SUNDAY SCHOOL MEETING t The- Cold Spring Presbyterian Sun- 1 . day School held a meeting at the home I 1. of Mrs. George Ewing Friday evening, j . the 18th. After the meeting all were ] - invited to the dining room for refreshments. When leaving all reported having had a good time. 1 j GOOD BASKET BALL Manager Gi-orge Dorner. of the basket . IihII team, is putting forth every effort ' . to please tli" public in this exhilerating ' j indcwir sport, and that his efforts are ] being appreciated is manifested by the , large attendance. He has furnished some fast teams and has some craeker8 jacks still scheduled for the future. CAN YOU BEAT IT? I Down the Landing way there is a man • who ate at one meal, on a wager, five ) " quarts uf syur kraut, and then topped | off with a bowl of chicken soup. Some ( capacity for cabbage surely. , WILL HEAR BILLY SUNDAY • , Several Cape May people are planning to attend some of the revival meetings in Philadelphia, which will be conducted by Billy Sunday. 1 Don't forget a pair of boots for tlie . boy's CSiristmas present. T. H. Taylor , is offering tl» best known brands at • t the lowest possible prices. * ^ • 825. REWARD for the arrest. and eon- | viction of the parties responsible f~r into the Cape May Yacht Club during the week of December 7th. C. Wm. Spiess. Secretary, 960 Walnut St.. Philadelphia. 1032-12-19-2t 1 ° ~ ' F STOVES, HEATERS AND RANGES ( Can and **e our line of Store Boards, ' Coal Hods. Oil Cloths. Store Blacking ' s mi —lis JESSE M. BROWN. 1

NEWS AND COMMENT ! ITEMS OF LOCAL INTEREST, PASSING EVENTS AND OCCURENCES GLEANED PROM HERE AND THERE— READ THESE ARTICLES ABOUT YOUR FRIENDS, r ___ Dr. S. S. Aikman, pastor of the First • Presbyterian Church, of" this city, ha* ' bi-en compelled to resign on account of the 111 health of Mrs. Aikman. The 1 Doctor will bid farewell his congre- ' gation after the service. Sunday, December 26th. and will spend the next few months at Dayton, Ohio. Preparations are now being made 1 for a large dance to be held under the auspices of the F'riday evening dancing : Class at tbe Auditorium. Councilman Memucan Hughes and 1 President W. L. Stevens, of the Merchants National Bank, are preparing .to enjoy a trip to the Pacific coast for a few weeks. They will sail from New York, January 27th, and reach the Pa- ' cific through the Panama Canal, going ' San Francisco before disembarking. will then from this point travel to other interesting places. Mr. Hughes will also visit his son and wife, Mr. and ! Earl Hughes, who are residing at Santa Marie, California. The pretty bungalow of Mr. Jers Church on Lafayette street is being beautifued by Contractor Joseph Stitefe, who has a force of men on the job, who skilled artists with the brush and paint. Don't forget a pair of boots for the L»on 1 lorgri a pair of boots for the

: boy's Oiristmas present. T. H. Taylor • is offering the best known brands at the lowest possible prices. Walter S. Bennett is making extensive improvements to his home on Oorgie street. t Go to Emma Stites for your Christmas tree trimmings, and toyB of all y kinds for the boys, all kinds of games, I correspondence cards, painted balls, doll . coaches, wheelbarrows, dolls, pianos, '. painting books, toy blackboards and • sweet grass baskets. When a horse has been " doped for I heaves the disease symptoms will be , likely to return in twenty-four hours if (Continued on fourth page.) TCHRISTMAS CARDS AND BOOKLETS. steel die stamped, hand colored . and very artistic. Examine this stock ■ purchasing — 5 cents to $1.00. ■ Pharmacy, Washington and ' Perry streets, Cape May. Go to Emma Stites for your Christmas tree trimmings, and toys of all kinds for the boys, all kinds of games, correspondence cards, painted balls, doll ■ coaches, wheelbarrows, dolls, pianos, ' painting books, toy < blackboards and ' sweet grass baskets. Overcoats If you need a good overcoat or a suit - go to Chas. Scherer for bis reduced prices for the winter on suits and overcoats. Also ladies' top coats and suits. Scherer's Di-catur Street near Washington St., Cape May, N. J. Ware's Drug Shop (the rexau siore) Now Open Mrs. Ware has returned from an extended trip and has opened her store with a fresh line of medicines and toilet Decatur and Washington Street* Cape May. WRITING PAPER — Mecray 'e PWmacv is offering an attractive lot of box paper, which would make an ideal gift for a small amouat s4 mooey— Mecray Pharmacy, WaaMagtoa Psrry Mrssta, Gape Mhr- ,