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PERSONAL 1 MENTION

INTERESTING PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS OP THE COMING AND 1 GOING OP CAPE MAY VISITORS ' AND RESIDENTS. James F. Lucas who has been ocou- ( pyinghis Hughes Street cottage for the winter, has returned to Philadel- ] 1 phia until Spring. (Mrs. Frank Williams, of Elizabeth, ( N. J., is spending a few days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John W. Me- ' cray, at their home on Stockton Ave- J nue. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Milter, of Had- J don Heights, N. Jn spent the week end with Mrs. Miller's parents, Mr. ' and Mrs. Robert Hand, Jefferson ! street. Mrs. James Greotiinger, of Phila- ^ delphia, was a visitor in Cape May this week. U , Mrs. T. Lee Lemmon entertained a number of friends on Saturday afternoon at her home on Michigan ave- ' nue. Mrs. L. Warden, of Elmira, N. Y., ' is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Harry Needles for a few weeks. Mrs. James L. Stafford, of New York, is a guest of her mother, Mrs. Percy E. Coca, of Washington street, for a few weeks. Mrs. Stafford . comes of a military family, her late father and uncles all being Naval t officers. Her grandfather, the late Commodore J. H. Tooker, of New York, was a great grandson of John Bailey, Esq., who designed and presented General Washington with his | sword. The name John Bailey is im- 1 1 printed on this celebrated sword which is now in the Smithsonian In- _ stitute, Washington, D. C. _ During the late war, Mrs. Stafford served as a Yeomanette and was on duty at the Custom House, New York. County Superintendent A. W. Hand was one of the guests of the execu- { tive committee of the State Federation of Boards of Education at the Carteret Club, Trenton, on Thursday last. Many important school topics j were discussed. . Mr. Jason Buck, of Anglesea, is spending a week with his sister, Mrs. , Electa Curtis. . Mrs. Augusta Benezet, of Philadelphia, was in town this week looking over her property. , Sir Bennett Brunyate, formerly Secretary to the lamented Lord Kitch- , ner, has recently been appointed- to the important position of British Am- , bassador to China. Sir Bennett is a j Barrister at Law and a trained diplomat. He is a first cousin to Mr. . E. R. Brynyate our Supt. of Schools. ( CHAMBER OF COMMERCE f The, regular monthly meeting of the ( Cape May County Chamber of Commerce will be the guests of. the South j Seaville. Grange on Thursday evening, February, 17th. The speaker of j jhe evening will be the Senator, from Bergen County, William B. Mackay, ( Jr. Ladies are invited to this County. Ladies are invited to this meeting. These meetings are attract- j ing much attention throughout the ( county. \ c SCHOOL ELECTION 8 On Wednesday the voters of Lower Township showed increased interest in the election of new members of % the Board of Education and as a con- g sequence the largest vote in tea years was polled resulting in tne election j • of the following aspirant: J. C. Ell- f iott, William Ludwick, Marion Gar- f rettson, who' will serve three year s terms. f ••• f POST 40 HAS ANNIVERSARY The John Mecray Post No. 40, G. A. R.,, celebrated its 41st anniversary , on Friday evening, February at c the Auditorium, which was decorated 1 for the purpose. The celebration was | in the form of anentertainment fol- j lowed by a repast — — — — ■ — v e " LYING % 9 UPS" THEY WRECK y YOUR HOME t v

SCHOOL NOTES Tuesday last a letter written in English was received from Jacques Denair, 16 years old, whose education , is being provided by the Schools or l Cape May county. The tetter was I very interesting and well written. In view of the fact that Jacques has had but one year in English, the letter will be answered by one of the students in the French Class. The Annual High School 8how for jthe benefit of the Senior Class AthI letic Association, will be held in the Convention Hall, March 8th. The Operetta "All at Sea," by David Stev- j ens will be presented. It is expected that this show will excell the one of last year. Next week will be "French Week." All the students studying that language will be required to speak only in French. On Friday, 18th inst., a clever comedy entitled "La Surprise L' Isadore" and a "Scene in a School Room of Alsace Lorraine will be included. The story of the play will be read in English before the play is given, to give the audience the outline of the story. The entertainment is open to all friends of the school. On Friday evening, the members of the Dramatic Club enjoyed a social in the Auditorium. Refreshments closed the event Last Wednesday evening, the Girls' basketball team of Cape May defeated Court HousF, score 11-10. The game was a fast and close one 1 as can be seen by the score. Cape j May's teamwork was exceptionally fine an* a great deal of credit is due to the close playing of Cape May's ' guards. The line-up was: Cape May Court House Erickson forward Douglass Lee forward Hines Mixner center Haig . side center » Edmunds Howell guard — Scull guard Field goals: Reeves 1, Douglass 3, Erickson 4, Leel. Foul Goals beeves 3. Referees — Young, Eldredge. OrfPWednesday evening, February Cape May lost one of the most important games of the season to Cape 1 May Court House. Socre 27-15. Needles was high scorer for Cape May, making 9 out of 15 points, and Cresse, for CourV House. The lack ol practice and team-work was apparent in Cape May's playing. The line-up was as follows: May Court House Watson forward ' Cherry — — Beenian forward Ashburne ^ Gash Ashburne Cresse guard • Peterson guard Field Goals — Needles 2, Cherry 2, E. Ashburne 1, ^Watson 2, Beeman 2, Gash 2, Cresse 1. Foul Goals, Pet13, Needles 5. Referee: Wat- ■ VALUABLE HORSES DIED ( \A team of horses, pulling mates,. . valued by the city of Wildwood at died a few hours apart yesterday. The first animal died of lockcaused by the infection of a : splinter evidently picked up while the steed was rolling on the ground. The second animal died of colic, resulting a protracted rampage in the bin. FOSTER-TEITELSl A N I Miss Lillian Gertrude Teitelman, , daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Solomon Teitdmhn of this city was married to Mr. Lewis Foster at the Hotel Bretan, , Atlantic City on January 30. Mr. Foster was formerly connected with the Navy Department and locat- : ed at Cape May during the World War. There's this about eating at home — don't hare to get up from the table and tip the highwayman for i waiting on you.

1 WITH THE CHURCHES i - BAPTIST , The Boy Scouts of Cape May, ] Troups 1, 2 and 3, will attend the r evening service on Sunday next at . 7:80 p. m. All are invited to attend and enjoy the service with the boys. r Evangelistic meetings will begin on Sunday, March 6th, under the leader- ; ship of Rev. Edward E. Peterson, of . Brooklyn, N. Y., who has been doing . ^excellent work in New York State. f METHODIST CHURCH Pastor Hillman will occupy the pul- • pit at both services on Sunday. The . morning subject will be "Chastiae- , menL" He will have for his evening , theme, "What Shall I Do?" Thirteen . , new members have united with the I church since the beginning of the New . Year. , The fiscal year for the church will 3 close with the last day of February. . , The officiary hopes to have all ac- | ■ counts with the church p£d in by that , date. t , PRESBYTERIAN I The pleasant weather of last Sab- > bath brought out a little larger attendance than usual. , The change to Sabbath evening at , . 6:45 o'clock on the part of the Christian Endeavor Society gave one of the , largest attendances for some time , past. There is room for more. A , , variety in the service consists of the ■ . reading of chapters from a most in- , , teresting and practical story. j A "Get-to-Gether" social for the , members and friends of the congrega- ■ . tion will be held Monday evening in ( , tne social room of the church. A large gathering and a pleasant evening are ■ i anticipated. Evangelistic services will be held from February 15th to 27th inclusive in the church auditorium. The Rev. , . James L. Jewell, D. D., of Pitteford, New York, frill be the preacher. Dr. I Jewell recently held services in the | Cold Spring church and spoke in the I West Cape May Union Chapel. He is , a Presbyterian pastor and preaches a plain gospel message that appeals ( ( to all ages. Men especially will be . interested in the sen-ices. The community is invited to co-operate as far . • as possible in these meetings. , The congregation has recently been . i organized into small groups, with a leader in charge of each group, for t . more efficient service. I In accord with the plans of the , General Assembly the Every Member j Canvass will be made on March 6th , of this year. ] An offering of about $50 was re- ' i cently sent for Chinese Relief. ■ Responding to the invitation of ( (Mrs. J. W. Eldredge the Choir spent < i a pleasant evening at her home, on ( Friday 4th inst. After the regular i rehearsal the time went all to quick!y in games and other amusing feat- ' . ures. The party disbursed after par- • taking of the very delicious and tasty ! repast furnished by the hostess. j The first prize went to Mr. Clifton . Ware and the "Booby"' to Erma Gos- , , I'". - \ Those present were: Mt. and, Mrs. ' J. W. Eldredge. Miss Rebe Stevens, ' Miss Marion Nelson, Miss Triphene ' McKean, Miss Alberta Newkirk, Miss. ! Marion Hughes, Mrs. Walter Smith, • Helen Porter, Mr. and Mrs. Gil- , „ jiert C Hnrh~, Mr. Clifton Ware and t ; Mr. L*. Rodes. CHURCH OF THE ADVENT < Paul Sturtevant Howe, PhJ), : Rector ' SUNDAY SERVICES • t 8:00 A M. Holy Communion < 10:30 A. M. Second services and ser- ; mon. ~ j 3:15 ft'M. Sunday SchooL , 4:00 P. M- Evensong ] REVENUE COLLECT- ] OR AT SECURITY TRUST CO. * The Collector of Internal Revenue ! been tendered the use of the room ! in Security Trust Co. regarding the { preparation of Income Tax Returns. , He will be in attendance February 24th and 25th. j 2-12-21-2t-428 The market reports says that coffee ' is weak. Why not let it percolate a « little longer. '

ENTERTAINS CHOIR Mr. and Mrs. J. Woodruff El1 dredge entertained the members of the choir of the Presbyterian Church, on Friday evening, last. The evening was greatly enjoyed by ail in the playing of games and other social features. After which the guests were served with refreshments but before saying good-night hinted that they were willing to "call again." Those present were: Miss Marion Nelson, Miss Reba Stevens, Miss Erma GosBn, Miss Marion Hughes, Miss Tryphene (McCain, Miss Alberta Newkirk, Mr. and Mrs. J. Woodruff Eldredge, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert C. Hughes, Mrs. Walter Smith, Mr. Lester Rodes and Professor Clifton Ware. Mr. William Porter, the choir leader, was unable to be present on account of illness. MISS EDNA WILSON Miss. Edna Wilson, aged about 20 years, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Wilson, of Cold Spring, died at her home Thursday afternoon after an illness of several months. Miss Wilson was a beautiful character with a charming personality and was endeared to all who knew her and will greatly missed. The funeral will take place on Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Cold Spring Presbyterian Church. CHICKEN POT-PIE SUPPER A chicken pot-pie supper will be served by the Ladies Aid Society of M. E. Church, Friday evening, Febmary 25, 1921, at Cold Spring Grange Hall, from 5 to 8 o'clock. Everybody come Adults, cents; Children, 35 cents. Ice cream and cake will be on sale. INCOME TAX OFFICER AT I MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK For the convenience of the public! the Merchants National Bank has arranged to secure the services of an Income Tax Deputy who will be at the j on Saturday, February 26th and j Monday, "February 28th„ to assist in | the preparation of Income Tax Re- ! turns or to answer any questions concerning the income tax law and regulations. A few minutes conversation with the Income Tax Officer at this institution may save you hours of time in the future, or penalties through misunderstanding of the laws | requirements. 2t !

CAPE MAY 44 j KENSINGTON 34 CAPE MAY DEFEATS KENSINGy TON A. A. ON LAST SATURDAY r EVENING. e 8 The Cape May basket ball five took d the fast Kensington quintet into camp I on last Saturday evening on the Convention Hall eourt by a great rally in n the last half; the final score being 8 44-34. The first half was nip and tuck 8 and from every view point it looked f '"as if it was going to be a close game. '• The visitors led at half time 20-17. The second half was a runaway for " the home team. ' Rutherford Baker r who has returned home after spendII ing the winter in the Sooth seemed to give tte local boys a new inspiration and from the tap off they gradually closed in on the visitors and before 0 long had a commanding lead. Cape May played without the ser1 vices of one of its star players, r Frank Shields, who was on the side s lines with a number of bumps recelv- ^ ed in the Wildwood game, his place - was ably filled by James Hand, who ' later gave way to Baker. Lemmon, Little and Baker ted in " the scoring for the home team with E five and three goals respectively. Every one contributed to the score. The line-up: Cape May F. F. G. Pts. ^ Hand,, forward 10 2 Camp, forward 13 8 j Baker, forward 8 5 11 , Lemmon, centre 5 3 13 Little, guard 3 2 8 e' O'Shaughnessy, guard 2 15 15 14 44 i Kensington A. A. F. F. G. Pts. Fleming, forward _ 5 1 11 c I Forsyth, forward 2 1. 5 - , Miller, centre 0 3 3 n Dubbs, guard 4 19 e Dowdell, guard 14 6 di — — — a 12 10 34 Referee, Dorner. d VICTRIX C. C. TONIGHT r Tonight the local quintet will line s up against the fast Victrix Club, of S Philadelphia. This team has one of t the best reputations in Philadelphia 6

"LYING UPS"C0MING 1 Heralded by film critics as an uaparalleled achievement, "Lying lips," Thomas H. Ince's great drama of life . and love, and his second feature for f the Associated Producers, Inc., will be the leading attractions at the Patace Theatre on Wednesday and k Thursday, February 28 and 24. p House Peters and Florence Vidori - are co-starred in the leading roles, n while a cast of eminent players forms s the support. The production was directed by John Griffith Wray, under k the personal supervision of Thomas d H. Ince. s. "From the jewel -bedecked parlors of London's aristocracy to the sweepr ing stretches of the great Canadian r Northwest! Then back again to LOn- . don— over a storm-swept high sea o which caught two loving souls in a n horrible whirlpool of a hideous Fata. y The strange love affair of Nancy Abe bott will arouse every heart in the universe. You will go home talking - about Thomas H. Ince's great spectai, cle of Life and Love, "Lying Lips" — e and you'll live a happier life for hav- - ing seen it. Come to the Palace e Theatre with a superb all-star cast o headed by House Peters, Florence Vidor, Joseph Kilgour, Margaret Livn ingston and other favorites. A Thomh as H. Ince special — An Associated r. Producers Production." Don't forget the date, February 23 and 24. 2 BOARD OF TRADE MEETING J A meeting of the Board of Trade 3 will be held at City Hall next Tuesg day evening, February 15th at eight 5 o'clock. All business people of CapeV May are invited to attend. 4 • — : « : " and with the home team m its stride a good game can be expected. '' The home boys will sample the new cage which arrived the first part of g the week and is now being rushed intb 9 shape by Contractor York. TO ENTER NEW BUSINESS 4 ' After having conducted the barber shop on Washington street, across from the "Palace," for nearly four years, N. S. Kahn, has recently sold e the place to W. H. Baldwin. , Mr. Kahn has rented the store-room at 503 Washington street, next to * Ware's drug store and will soon enter a upon other lines of business.

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