STAR AND WAVE WEEKLY EDITION

=\ - 1 ' '.iy-fi S1XTIE YEAR CAPE MAY CITY, N. J., SATURDAY, MARCH 20. 1915 THREE CENTS A COPY

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THE MAi ABOUT TOWN The Board of Trade held its regular Meeting on Thursday evening. The Methodist parsonage, the past week, has been a busy place by the exchange of pastors. It would be well for the City Council to state a clean up day and have a committee of Boy Scouts to report to Council such places that need attention — it is time now to clean up sidewalks and make them attractive for Easter. Mrs. William Lafore of Philadelphia, was a guest of Mrs. Lewis T. Stevens during the week. Mrs. Frank Mecray entertained a ■umber of her friends on • Monday afMr. and Mrs. Charles E. Grange of . Philadelphia ha? been passing several days here, arranging their different properties. The younger set enjoyed a grand dance at the Auditorium Thursday evening. William Essen is moving his cottage , •n Windsor avenue to Broadway. The carpenters are bettering some of ' the building on West Perry street. Mrs. Ollie Wiley after being in Philadelphia for the winter, was here the past week, greeting friends. Mrs. Georgie Edmunds, after being in Philadelphia for a month, has returned to her Jackson street cottage. Ralph Black, a former telegraph op- 1 era tor here, was a guest of his mother, 1 at her Washington street cottage, the j 1 first of the week. Sheriff Corson was in town this week". Mrs. L A. Oonwell, of Philadelphia, was inspecting her Columbia avenue property this week, which has been tastefully fitted up. It is her expectation to occupy same, the coming season. ( The Baptist Church is well filled < every evening. They have an exchange I of speakers at every opportunity. Senator Wheaton will address the meet>ng on Friday evening. Mrs. E. Smith, who recently underwent an operation at St. Francis' Hos- ( pital, New York, is rapidly regaining her health and will arriye in Cape May . in time to open the Bellemere Cottages for Easter. « BOARD OF TRADE MEETS 1 The Cape May Board of Trade met in 1 «>■«• Council Chamber at the City Hall J en Thursday evening. President IJgdeu presiding. Among other transactions, a 1 new constitution and ' by-laws were adopted, and resolutions were passed ( favoring the repeal of the railroad full rrew law. The Board has planned for advertis- , ing the resort for the coming season.

ANNOUNCEMENT Mrs. E. Smith announces -the opening ' of the | BELLEMERE COTTAGE ' 109-11 Perry Street ' on Saturday. April 4th, for the season of 1915. \ EASTER CLOTHING I For either men or women should be c tailor made. Place your order now with * Sherer, who has had years of experience in producing fine clothing for men and women. Latest Spring samples and styles are now ready. SCHERER'S Decatur, near Washington Street. MATTING AND RUG SALE ' fiXTRA SPECIAL in Matting— New a goods arrived this week, i $5.90 PER ROLL, 40jds. J Mattings of all kinds and colors. 9 by 12 Woolen fibrae Ruga, $8.75 8% by 10% Woolen fibrae Rugs, $7.75 6 by 9 Woolen fibrae Ruga, $5.50 Crex Rugs, all sices, $1 and up Crex Hall Runners 40c per yard 8 J. K. MECRAVS, v tOt Washington street tl

AT THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH , The revival services at the First Baptist* Church continue witji unabated interest. Every night there are evidences of the Spirit's power. Quite a number have already been baptizul "Into membership with the church and others have been received to be bap- ; tized at a later date. The meetings . will continue every night this coming week. On Sunday night Pastor McCurdv will preach on the topic "Get Right * With God." On Tuesday night the members of ' the P. O. S. of A. will attend the meet- ' ing in a body. On Thursday night Pastor' Thos. N. Martin of the Baptist, Church at Cape l May C. H. will preaap. FIRST METHODIST f^HURCH The Sunday morning testimony meeting has changed its time of meet- , ing to nine o'clock, in order that all of ' the number attending may have time Jo speak. This meeting is growing, and all interested are invited to make this week one of record-breaking attendThere is a class in the Bible School for every man, woman and cliild. The , teachers invite you to meet them Sun- ( 1 day afternoon at two-thirty o'clhck. At the prayer Service Wednesday ■ evening the pastor will have for his j topic "How to Talk Christ." tO | MASS MEETING A great maas meeting lor men only will be held in the Spectatorium, Cape ' 1 May Court Housed Sunday afternoon, ! at 8.30 P. M. Judge- Jfarry S. Douglass will preside. Hon. Henry H. Eldredge, Judge of Chpe May County l Courts will be the main speaker. SherLJ iff C. V. Corson, Rev. John W. Lynch, Mr. Wm. Daniels and Mr. Garner Hand will also Cssist. Special jpuaic will be rendered by the ( Methodist Glee Club and Orchestra. ' i P. 0. a OF A. ENTERTAINMENT The following program was rendered at the anniversary meeting of the lodge ' i on Wednesday evening:. 1 i Opening Overture, "On the Waves," « Edgar and Howard Richardson and Mrs. Theo. W. Reeves. Song. "Three Jacks:' Harry Settle j Recitation, "Rastiis and the Watcrmellon." Mrs. J. Frank Williams Character Song. "When you and I were young Maggie." Mr. Wm. L. Cummings and Mrs. Clarence XewItirk. Address "Patriotism" District President Paul Scull Duet "Moorish Dance" Richardsoq. Brothers and Mrs. Reeves Song "I Want to go Back to Michigan" Mr. Theo. W. Reeves "The Cowboys Experience" ■ Mr. Clarence Newkirk Duet .... "Southern Melodies" Harry Settle and Theo. W. Reeves

Drug Shop (THE REX ALL STORE) Patent Medicines, Drug Sundries, Toilet Goods at Lowest Prices; Ask to see the Blue Line Rubber Goods, 2 year guarantee; also fresh stock of Pirika, Samoset and Huyler Candies; All Writing Paper and Holiday Goods reduced Washington and Decatur Street, Decatur and Washington Streets Cape May. Mrs. Jeannettc Underwood will give demonstrations of the famous Wade Corsets, both custom and made to order styles. Will call by appointment. Located at 522 Lafayette street. 105-2-20-3t A REAL BARGAIN Ten room furnished cottage. All modern conveniences. Lot 40x120. Centrally located. LibeTal terms. Whole property can be now purchas- - ed for less than what it cost to originally build the house. Call and get the price and terms, examine the property and you will be satthat it is the best chance to purchase a comfortable home ever made in this city. GILBERT C HUGHES, Realty. No. 214 Ocean Street. High School Minstrel — Friday and eveninge, March 19 and 20; Street Hall — Don't forget date.

NEWS AND COMMENT] ITEMS OF LOCAL INTEREST, PASS I ING EVENTS AND OCCURENCES GLEANED FROM HERE AND THERE— READ THESE ARTICLES ABOUT YOUR FRIENDS. • Logan Taylor, son of Postmaster! James E. Taylor, is so far recovered j ' that he is able to be about among his t ' friends once more. ■ /The members and friends of the P. • fc. Church of the Advent are arranging a play to be given the early part of ApriL * Mrs. Frank B. Mecray entertained at dinner Monday night in honor of Mrs. j Joseph Schellenger. 1 Mr. W. Nuniville, a well-known ad- ' vertising man of Philadelphia, accom1 panied by Mrs. Nunevllle, have been sjiending several days at the Windsor. ' The Omega Delta Chi Sorority met at ' the home of Miss Helen Moore on Monday evening. Miss Bessie Entriken. who has been spending the winter in Philadelphia, was taken into the soror1 after which followed the severe initiation of the society, and Miss Entriken proved game beyond all expects"The babv member" who has at all previous meetings been the cause of continuous disturbance, was placed in her cage after w-hich the work of the sorority was able to be carried on peacefully. Mr. J. Slinking, formerly manager of the Cape May Grain and Oval Company, has opened a store in West Cape May for the gale of feed, garden seeds and tools. Mr. Simkins has had rnany years of experience with this line of merchandise. Red Paper Wallets for filing papers, " etc., 2 cents each — Star and Wave Stationery Dept.

THE COUNTY 1 COUNCIL MEET ' REGULAR SESSION AT COURT 3 HOUSE SATURDAY LAST, LARGEl LY ATTENDED— MRS. J. GRAFTON 3 SIESER MAKES INTERESTING i ADDRESS. r | The County Council for the Promotion 1 j of Household Arts, held its regular " meeting in the court building at Cape May Court House on Saturday afternoon last and registered the largest attendance of its history, ladies -from all - sections of the county being present. ' Answers to the roll call by the secretary were supplemented by reports upon the progress of the numerous Home Culture Clubs organized under the auspices " of the Council.' It was discovered that about 25 clubs are in operation, with au aggregate membership of about 500. There will be others as the work of the council progresses and develops. ' The character of the reports submit- " ted and of the work being done is indicated in the following submitted by Mrs. Edna Endicott, of Rio Grande: "We are still progressing with the ' club activities and I find the club spirit 1 is benefitting the community at- large. ■ We are starting our exhibit work in needlework at this time. For our reading we are reading "Polly Anna" aloud and the girls tell me of a number of instances in their lives that they try to ' practice the "glad game" of Pollyanna". ' It surely is a wonderful book for fostcr1 ing helpful happy standards of living. On game day we invited the boys to stay and join us because they had cleaned up the school yard during the previous week. We spent a pleasant hour ^ in guessing contests and puzzles as the games must be of a quiet nature, due, to * -a full room. Now my girls are helping ' the boys earn money for a Boy Scout " outfit with which interest they will both ' be benefitted." The committee on the time and place ■of* t in- next county contest reported in favor of tht first Friday and Saturday (Continued on fourth page.)

Zhc Utrgtnta Sacfteon Street, near JScacb WILL OPEN APRIL 1, 1915 " For E&ster holidays under new management. This hotel has been newly equipped and furnished and will be conducted during the coming season in a horoughly up-to-date and first-class manner. ! For Terms, apply u> 4709 Cnester Avenue. U n CRONK j Formerly "The Eld«s," Cbestnut Hill. Pa. n' *-* • V'IX,V^1 faster Sutts Call and see the Fashion Books for \ Spring and Summer. Work - ; Guaranteed to be the Highest | Quality. j JOHN F. GORSKI ; Next to Post Office Cape May, N. J. ■ . MECRAY BROTHERS Announce the opening of the COLUMBIA HOTEL on April 1, 1915, for the season. 1 Reservations are now being made for i Easter. Special Rates- , Address, Mecray Brothers, Cape May, N. J. „ • 1:

CORINTHIAN YACHT CLUB OF CAPE MAY The Regatta Committee announces that this season the chib will have a fleet of one design 17-foot cat boats for p South Jersey interciub races. They will be of similar design to those of the Atlantic City Yacht Club, from ' the design of Bowes and Mower. » So far ten have been assured. The officers of the club for 1915 are: Commodore, W. Coxe; vice- ^ commodore, J. Wallace Hallowell ; rearcommodore, S. Ross Campbell; secre- 1 tary, Mark F. Casselman, „Esq., 104 ' Market Street, Camden, N. J. The Corinthian fleet will have sevj era! additions this year, and the flag 1 will be seen in some of the regattas ' * more prominently than heretofore. o MINSTREL SHOW , s The people of Cape May CSty will t have an excellent opportunity, on Frii day and Saturday nights of this week, , . to show their interest in the boys and | ? girls of the town, by attending the minstrel show. This promises to be the great event , - of the season, in the way of entertain- . ment. The teachers and pupils of the High School are making a noble effort ( s to make this - affair a success. They i deserve the hearty support of every . citizen of Cape May. j i Come out and help a worthy cause, j • Enjoy good, clean, healthful fun and 1 get more than the worth of your money-LEACH-BROWN < | The marriage of Miss Agnes Lisle Brown, daughter of Mr. Thomas Wis tar ^ Brown, and Mr. Henry Goddard Leach, 1 of New York, was solemnized at ''North- ' wick," the home of the bride's father, at _ Villanova. The ceremony was per- 1 , formed by the Rev. Joseph I*. Morris, of t New York. The bride was given in mar- \ riagc by her fatherrand attended by her c t sister, Mrs. George R .Packard, as ma- *: j tron of honor, and by Miss Mary B. I Thayer as bridesmaid. The best man I was Dr. ft, W. Leach, and the ushers r included Mr. Coleman Peace Brown, of | this city; Mr. F. C. Schenk, Mr. Rich- j ard M. Gummere, Mr. G. E. Roosevelt, Mr. A. P. Osborne and Mr. Percy R . Pync, of New York. ^ A small breakfast followed the cere- „ mony, after which Mr. and Mrs. Leach ; left for a wedding journey, and upon t their return will reside in New York. Mr. loach is the son of Dr. A. L. loach, of this city.

DOLL-LOPER On Monday evening, March 15th, 1915, at the residence of the officiating clergyman. West Cape May. Rev. J. L. I -an. lis. Mr. George M. Doll, son of Charles Doll. West Cape May. and Miss Lena Pauline MciGll. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon taper, of Cap.- May City, were unit- : .-d in holy matrimony. This young couple start on their new life with the heartiest good w ishes of tlicir relatives and many friends for a long, happy and successful life. "EVERLASTING" CHISELS Blade, Shank and Head arc One Piece of Solid Steel The blade is forged from one end of the steel rod which goes entirely through tiie handle, the other end being "up-set" to form the head. With this form of construction the full power of the blow struck by a tainmcr or mallet is transferred directly from the head to the The handle is made from selected stock, thoroughly seasoned and strongly ferruled. A leather washer placed between the head and handle acts as a cushion, thereby relieving the handle from any shock 'and making it practically indestructible. Sold by Chas A. Swain, 305-307 Jackson st. SEE THE NEW igi5 Send for literature, or demonstration. T. E. MECRAY, Agent. o < AtJTOMOBn.ES ' See the new five passenger METZ 1 touring car. fully equipped with Gray I and Davis electric starter and lighting; | price $600. It has not the old style roller chain the other fellow has been telling you about but a rolling contact tra:umSstlon an Improvement over the old time gear. Examine It and see why 1 will asve you trouble and expense. JOS. 8. STITES. Agent , Cape May City, N. J.

PERSONAL MENTION INTERESTING PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS 0. THE COMING AND GOING OF CAPE MAY VISITORS AND RESIDENTS DURING THE PAST WEEK. Dr. Paul Mecray of Camden wm an over Sunday visitor to his father, Dr. James Mecray. Mrs. W. R Sheppard has been entertaining Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Schellenger of Royeraford, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Eldredge, of Philadelphia, have been spending the week end here among friends and relatives. Mr. J. F. Jacoby, a regular summer cottager here, has been at the Windsor for several days. Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Coben were recent visitors here. Miss Hannah Smith entertained at. last Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel S. Doak, of aVe being entertained over the week end by Miss L. R. Hughes. Mr. Frederick W. Rays brook, of Philadelphia, has leased the D. P. Crowell cottage 6n North street for a year. Mrs. J. L. Umpleby visited her sister, Considine, who has been very ill. * MR BOYD WILL BUILD COTTAGE Mr. George W. Boyd, of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company will build a cottage in East Cape May this Spring. house is described as a two and a story, 26x70, and will be thoroughmodern in. all details. Mr. Boyd is of Cape May's greatest admirers. AUXILLARY BOY SCOUTS ATTENTION All auxiliaries of the Boy Scouts of May will meet at the West JerR. R. Station on Saturday mornat 9 o'clock. Bring 10 cents, lunch, two potatoes (raw) and an apple. W. D. McCURDY, Scoutmaster.

annMcement Mrs. C. D. Hajf'ison announces the opening of the Harrison, corner Perry '' and South Lafayette streets. Special Spring Rates. Three desirable properties in West Cape May. Prices reasonable. See Samuel F. Eldredge, Merchants National Bank Building. Cnpp May, N. J. High School Minstrel — Friday and Saturday evenings. March 19 and 20; Washington Street Hall — Don't forge* the date. ! OFFICER 66 6 by 1 COHEN AND HARRIS at Armstrong's Theatre Jackson Street MONDAY, MARCH 22, 19lS. "Officer 606" has been played in' all of the large cities of the United States with wonderful success and the film play will be equal to the original performance. There will be six reels of this wonderful play and no one should miss this opportunity. 22-Monday-22