• >■!« per Annum, In Adrancr 2>»land and (Sounfg. Notice- ■ roltomci abbanqkkxirrs. On Md after BrpClO-li, A. I>. tSSttM Po«t . omoe «■ Cape Mar. *. -•■ "■» °P« » t nvon* ; ».m-. ana dove it B o'clock n. m. OnBaMtJI fry n oldoek m. nnlll 1^ o'rWA p. m. ^ ^ ^ ' «nA«r, wSTorrStS by rSieiSf Main cow* ti »oVtork a. m„ smy t* p.'m. r. J. HKLVBt, r» w*, < • / - ■■ -r — 1 -' < * LlHiurn H. Tpvoacnd. Esq., administrator of Thomas H. Williamson, de- i erased, offer* for -sale the Cap* Mat 1 Dah.t and Wnrctv War* and Jobbing r departracn aCiaCkcd. The office la one of Ihe completes! in South Jersey, being s fully equipped to, do all kinds of work t likely to be demanded. The Daict Wavx a is an old and favorite seaside journal, with llie warmest of friends in erory visitor to Cape May. It Js and ever has been an institution of great interest wjth J; the general public. Few summer tour- £ iRts there are who have not oecomeaeattainted with JU The paper gora over the United States, and even abroad in sum- h mcr. with a daily review of all that Is b fresh and interesting in Cape Mhy's " summer life. The mere announcement bH at the paprr is for sale will cause a flutter of desire among newspaper men tt • tor its possession. The" weekly has tt largo possibilities of success in the hands 1« largo possibilities of tn the lianas

or an energetic man. Bei-g the oldest suiiseribers 'who'^gard'il'with'posltlve affection and Stand r^dy to return to their flm love -upon the silt)"' est provocation. Communimtinns should be addressed to the administrator at the office of the paper where Information will be given in reference to details of Interest to any one- who may think bf purchasing. AH persons who are indebted to the rstate of Thomas II. Williamson, deceased. are requested to settle the same witboot detar. Mr. LilbMrn H. Townsend, the atlministrator. will be at the office of this paper every Monday lo attend to business appertaining to the • estate. , An opportunity will be given to those who may lie Indebted to the Wat* to ' make payment during the sittings of the county court, commencing on Tuesday , * nest. An accredited agent. Mr, John 1 G. Sheppartl. will be in attendaace. A rainy Sunday is not calculated to I brighten tlio average person's spirits. A > dark and gloomy sky with s determined pattering down of rain was a chatacter- > l.tic of the first day of the week. The I streets were in hearty sympathy with the c sky. being both wet and sloppy from the t heavy fall of rain and melting snow. 1 Even the beasts were depressed. The i nuciest gamester of the flock dismally I balanced himself on one leg and would t not hare crowed his spunk to the most degenerate specimen of the poultry yard, t Cattle curled up unuer their sheds and - the few dogs that ventured from trade? t kitchen stoves looked Intent upon sui- 1 clde. Coder Qmbfdtaa the devout part I of the enramunitty wended its way to I church, there to sit wlJi an uneomforta- 1 bio reflection that the seeds of a had cold 1 wore being Implanted in It* system. Off r on the sea might have been seen, now I "and then, a coaster feeling Its wsy along r "* shore, by the point of the Cape. The s only sounds hesrd were the sighing of $ the waves *x their force e*pen«led on iba •< beach, and the continued beating of rain J drops on roof and window pane. Happy I were they, under three circumstanoa, | • who bad bright and cheerful homes, i where fdr.i < in . conversation and Instrac- ! live reading went largely towards dls- . polling the gloom without. Only a w*ek to Christmas." How the , very thought warms the heart and makes ■ the grand army of Scrooges growl a ( gepeial concert of "What's the urc.'- , They will say we got "no Christ mqj hoses when young to remind of Ihe season ( which Is said to haTe brought to the , e \rth so'muebjof "Peace and good will.* ( Ours vere hard lols with many more ( -blows than sixpences, so let the world , , go on as of old. But there are others of a different opinion who form a large majority. These are already at work get- < ting the Christmas trees rosily -with ; plenty of things lo put on them. If the < day is one of envy and disappointment i lo the mean, old' ten per cent., and Scrooges of society it's their own fault. | There's enougtl joy and gladness at t , Christmas time to. go ail around with : - some to spare fBr (be yrttrti wbleh eTC to j follow. - , The old doctrine of eternal physltai < torture that begins just the moment the j spirit of the unconverted man leaves ] his body is the subject of a thoughtful l sermon by one one of our most eminent ( living divines. Without expressing j any opinion on the sermon it handles t be , whole matter In an honest devout mauner that must commrnd itself to the attention of those who read It, if they are . not too much bfl ruled by prejudice. It j will do no barm to gel at tltr truth, so , far as possible, and the sooner the better. , It is s generally conceded fuel among re- , liglous thinkers that theology, as a , science, needs to be pretty thoroughly f reviewed and amended. t The recently formed Cape May Oyster , Company is ttoing sleadilv fo-ward, fo- 1 ensiog B» efforts to got to work b fore j spring is too far advanced. Thai the project of raising oyster plant*!* ent'rely . fean-ble does not admit of tn axgammt for It has been reduced to an experience ; tbst pots the whole matter off debatable, on certain grounds of success. A share or two of stock taken bv our oystrrmrn and others V 'he proper way to encourage Oils Important industry jnst at a time when It needs U most. An entertainment will be given by the ' Baptist Bunday school In lite chnreb this city, on ntarsday evening. Dec. 28rd. The program for ihe evening will consist of the rendering of Ihe new Chrism-. n= . Cantata, enrilird "Santa Oaus Home." Admbstoo, 10 cents. Kxereise* commenee at lialf past sex en qVlork. Proceeds for the benefit of Baptist chare!. The fourth quarterly-service for the rjpesent rcnfereace rear will be held in the M. E. church onthroday f to-morrow). Love festal at.0 a. tn. Prrochlng at 10.80 a m. , and 7 p. m. Stormy weather hav- • ing prevented the taking of the usual monthly mlaatonary collection, it will ( tk-reforc lie Utken in the Sunday school i at S.B0 p. m- All are invited. The catering for lira Gaff and ^SchflBwSv J£d Ilv WOtamaf They made . very thing in tht irline (ahol smoothly jenjoyed by being properly served. Bundy and Williams jmow juat bow'todo it. 1

PERSONAL. Mavor Edmunds and wife will occupy their Cape May cottage for the winter. Mils Justine Boseman has been spending a week 'u Germantown visiting friends. Dr. J. N. Walker thinks he may rebuild upon bis Cape May Point property in the spring. t Franklin Uand. Esq.. of the Court Hbute, made the- Wsvg a pleasant c#U on Thursday of this week. Miss Annie Johnson, daughter of our esteemed friend, Eidredge Johqson. ls In Philadelphia for the holidays. We are tdeaaed to learn .that Major of Ongreyt Hail, has quite recovered from his late Illness. A-favorablo feriing exists among mem. here of. the Baptist church to extend a call fo Rev. Wm. H. Htffiipbrcys. ' , Thomas Potter. Jr., and M. P. Handy arc in Florida fishing for alligators and other Itcroio game of the Everglades. - Presiding elder Dobbins preached in the M. E. cliureh on Thursday evening^ being the regular quarterly meeting occasion. Pastor Brewster preached an effective sermon last Sunday morning preparatory communlnn service, which takes place at to-morrow's service of the sanctuary. Mrs. J. W. Kvaiffn couain of the recently mad? bride. Mrs. Alids HcheHenger (J off. is a noble looking woman with 1 remarkable grace of maner. She is an interesting widow: i Our hotel friend. Mr. H. M. R. Styles, ' has entered the wood tvpo and engraving business in Philadelphia. He was for t several seasons connected w itli the large < hotels of Cape May. Alfonso Bennett's late and successful 1 of taking to sea a ship drawing i twenty-scvcn feet of waBr without once . letting hertoneh bottom, is most favor- . s

t ably commented upon. p- - Thomas tir Marshall, ^r-imfrTavnc" • street. Philadelphia, n warm friend of Cape May. navrr ti es of spiraking of the . delights of Hummer hfe at Ca,rft May. We had the pleasure of meeting him a j few days ago in Philadelphia. [ Our genial friend, John Lamond. of [ the cheapest tea store iq the city. will, in the end, mike it warm for those who were the means of having hint inearee. - ; ated in a cell uuder 4 groundless charge . trumped up by some designing persons Mr. J. Frank SchuBrof SchulT. Win-- ' back A- Co.. the leading wholesale Phd. - ndclpliia grocrr».wasatCn|K- "May during ' the week on business, stopping at the Carroll ViWn. Owing to the short time , at Ids disposal ho was unable to sec many , of his friends and customer*. He hopes , to return in a few weeks w,th time enough on Ids hand* to make amends for , week's hasty trip. C'apo May plcnsure seekers have had a i feast this week in the G. A. R. dramatic season. There have been few anywhere within rearh of the town who did not anil admire the stirring war play of the German Volunteer. A large outlay, of time and money in the work of getting the play on the stage has been done by committee and volunteer talent, which was drilled into excellent shape the star commedlan, Mr. W'U D. Hapbar. When .lie curtain went up on Thursday evening a fa'r audience greeted the professional ami amateur performers of tlm.piece. Mr. Bsphsr is not a stranger b> Capo May audiences, having piaytd before in the Volunteer. We think he has lost none .of his old Are and fan by the lapse of the four years of abacnce. was ably supported by William I>. ami XI. W. Edmunds as Horace St. Clair and Walter Morton, respective, in leading male parts. These gentlespoke their lines with fine effect, anil had a just appreciation of the characters they had to sustain. Misses Laura Jennie Farrow and Mr*. Jane performed -their pxrts with n-iparkable skid, and' won the hearty applause and sympathy ofall. Other characicm were execnently represented by Frank Ijitising. Samuel Barton, Joseph Freasr, Charles l>rme, George W. Reeve*. Robert Hughe*. Mat. Itenckert, Wm. Harnett, Edwin Clark, John Craig, Bbeppard. Charles Clark and others. Military Hail never hod more apprecit1 tire audiences, or any that were belter entertained than those of the German 1 Vutasjeer season. In awarding praise 1 to those who were foremost in making the pity a success, the largest share is ' due A. C. Gilo, who worked faithfully ' from firat to Ia»t that the entertainment* | might be a success. We regret lo chronicle to^iay the death . of Mr. Smith Hughe*-. He passed away peacefully on Thursday night at the age of fl'ly.flve years. He has had a tedillness of several weeks, and hopes were enUs Mined to 'Jie last that he might pas* safely through the ordeal of Ula disease, but .providence wilted otherwise. Mr. Hughes was'a highly esteemed citizen 1 ~an(l-JtTnSn~%f moiT excellent tra't* of c'usricfer. Hi* sympathetic nature was quick to respond to any cn'l made upon i., sml h1* loss is not confined to bis family alone but lo Ihe romtinlty at large. family bos out sincere*! symrMth-es Ibis dark hour of bereavement.' The funeral will take plner on Monday morning. 20th Inst., from hi* late residence on I^favelte street at 10.30a. m. Bsrwcesal ic bouse. The Young Men's Reading ltoodi appeals to the citizens of Cspe May City for the support it richly deserve*. At considerable cost ami much labor tire room* have lieen made bright and corafortabie for the youth of the city, atiare requested to drop iq and sec the present good order and occupations of those who nightly spend sn hour or two over the book* and papers, or in playing unhirmful game*. After this they will quilr sure tnlook up the committee and make a contribution to this praiseworthy institution. It is so much better to administer tUe ounce of prevention here than the peumt-of cure hereafter,. The coon pe lent ami polite janitor is pre** hi each evening to welcome all who may call, or who are entitled tothe privileges of the room. An election and installation of officer* of Cape Island Lodge, No. 80, F, A A. M-. took place on Tuesday evening last at the legular bimonthly communication. The old officer* were all re-elected ' with the execution of the Tyler, Junior Warden and Master of Ceremonies, w ho I declined to serve longer. After the > exercises "t the hours generous lunch ' was served to the brethern. The affairs - ol the Lodge L* lit *• flourishing romiltioci, - which circumstance i* due to W. M. Jo«-pli Henry ami his zealous lellow i Christmas. * The readers of the Wats are invited" ; to call on Mr*. M. A Friend, No. « j Washlugson street, where uqmrlll find 1 j-a large assortment of fresh confection* j , for holiday customer*. 8be 1* prepared | to furnish Sunday school* with mixture* j at various price*. Also fruits and fancy _ : boxes. Festival* served with ice cream " I at ritnrlnotiee. Your patronage is kindly ; : rebelled. ' ! The Memorial Baptist Sunday sehoo - of ' Boulli Dennis will have a Christmas i tree on the eve of the great holiday feali- ; val. Peraons wishing la put present* on . it for their friends are Invited lodoso. , The school, under the superintend, ncy t of Hon. Richard B. Learning, are anticipating a joyous Christmas. The Wats-, ; , cordially unite. In goo,) wishes with other 'I friends of the aebooL

SALTS. y Court convenes next Turaday. The coid wave flag is white with a" I- black centre. S For holiday goods goto 60 & 82 Wash- , ington streeL "Changed" la the name of our original ! ' Christmas story. The ladies of the Baptist fai - announce J the result as a success. Have you been to sec those holiday : goods at Smith & Go's. i I Christmas trees-form' topics of lively t interest .for the children. t There is nothing too hot or heavy for i B the village oracle to settie on the spot. | Illj a curious lact that one rainy Sunday is apt to be followed by another or a .two. ■ 1 The strandeii whale of the Delaware ' bay* bore is eaid to have been sold for 3 i •»» i There was i -i excellent program of r fun at Military Rail on the dramatic - HlghM. - , People should remember that weather forcasto* sre not fart* bill simply -'iodi-' ' it takes a blizzard from two to three ti . days to get here from its" camping ground v in Manitoba. , Don't fa'l to visit Smitli & Co.. for ., . holiday goods. These gootl* are selected , to suit everybody. P Messrs. Soudcr ami ltuliierford are •' making improvemopts to their ai y Man- a (ion street property. , Pinchback [Kilitics ought not prevent H the citizen of the better sort from cxerclBng hi* ".gill of voting. A ten-year-oid boy, of Marion. Intl., *' has become insane, an.l physicians say "1 it is from the use of tobacco. - Teachers who wish the wereBiry of tr i earners who wish me secretary of • the Reading Circle lo gel their books

_ jd'ouhLatniLprtltTS to Jiim.at onco. ' leant to sw im before they venture far ' out lo M-a with iliei- Stores and equiro 1 The iittentiotwtf our patrons is called ;• to the mliiinery ratalillshment of Mis* Jeonie Wales. It is no v complete h nil seasonable goml*, A friend of the Wave lias just been presented with ajdoe eane. lie doesn't need it i-i the least, but he says It make* bitn feel like a hanker Saraspatilln purtfle* the lii'»s, and «,rengthen* the system. The *ea«on of falling out the hammock fs well nasi, but lite rocking tfhalrsea- i son i* here with little- danger of fnlling out If Iter lover can h- lp it. We are iu receipt of ihe llr«t miiuher ! of the -Yrte •Itruy IP 'rather Chronic'/. published by the State Agricultural Col- 1 lege at New Brunswick, N. J . i Friends of Hie Free Reading Room arc | requested to give it a helping hand |u»t needed to meet current expenses. ' There is a sharp contrast lictwcen 1 those who are working to help keep the i Free itcodin- room open and others who ( lend their all, to keep the saioon open. , Citizens who may wish to aign petl- , tion to Congress asking that body to !; authorize life saving stations the year ■ round can do so by calling at this office. 3 The eider Sam Weller'* buxom femnle 1 lias a counter post in a post town of the , county. She tried to make the village f Stiggins many Iter willing i# unwilling. ] Ttie lodge room of Cape Island Lodge, 1 F. Si A. M-. lias been furnished with 3 handsome curtains and otherwise much « )>eautified and brightened np liy the dec- « orator's nrt. ■ i A fair and supper will l-e li, 1,1 :,t the American liottae. on Washington street, - on Cliristma*"eve and night for the lH-nr- ' 111 of Ihe Presbyterian church. Don't fail to attvnd. Our local military company will be ins peeled by Colonel D. B. Murphy. Bri- . gaile Inspoc.or, on December 211. A 1 pleasant re-union la on the program after the military exercises are over. 1 Christinas is nearly here and Smith k Co.. are making extensive preparation* f for giving the people a chance lo choose trom the most beautiful assortment of , holiday goods that was ever In this city. Snipe killed about tow a ilnriqg j the time of the late snow were very j poor. The birds could get nothing to eat under the circumstance, they became easily gotten gnme to the merest novice. It the Sunday school l» the church at work in the study of the Bible, then it , look* as though "the pastor should be the leader and feel the deepest interest in the success of tbi* form of evangelical work- I J. 8. Sernon. at lit* new store. No. 23 ' South Ninth street. Philadelphia, is do- 1 ing a rattling business in Christina* novelties. He *e'.l* a mecrchaum pipe t which plays a tune while being ligbtvd i and filled. f The Grand Depot, at 12th and Market ( street*. Philadelphia, ha* a new agent for advertising busiuea*. Mr. Gillam. ] He i* s gentleman of geniality and will ; speedily win the favor of ilioac with . whom he dor# bu*lne«*. . M'w f-zrtie W a e begs leave lo info- m her Blend* and burner patrons that she » p-epnred lo give mt'iir 'f**on> on the ; p'ano or o*gan *' reasonsb'e r- Vi *. She ■ can ire fouo.'. hv calling o- *ddie**i-g *1 the oprrer or Woorl and North 8,8. • ( ' A very profitable program wa» earricl , out at last Saturday'* meetings of the , County TeaM-rr's Association. There | were several exreiirnt w* net* read. among t litem being one of particular merit by ; Profe*«<,r D. C. Vans man, of Weal Capo Mnv public Mbool. Tlic Wave would like to see tbc New , * Columbia opened at the beginning of Hie . New Year. Properly managrd It will t pay in a 11. tic time. If this fine hostelrio ' was open a dally express would probably , Ik- put on lo keep U company. Will not r some liotelman make Ihe trial ? ^ , Cape Mat Covet Horn. N. J. \ 1 J Saturday, Dec. 11. 1888-t | t The accond regular meeting of Ihe 1 Cape May County Teacher's Association c convened In the *ch vrl building to-dav. r The meeting was called lo onler at 10.30 i a. m. by the Preaidenl. Mr. V. O. Mil- i ler. This genllrntan addressed the aasociation on Brflfrro! .Government, which subject was diacnased by the teachers during the remainder of tlie flret session. At 12 o'clock the meeting adjourned. Tire afternoon session came to order at 1.80 a m. Mist Alwilda FUher occn- ' pled a treriod on "Object Teaching." followed by D. C. Vanaman on " Knglirh f Iiltcrature-" Prof. Wiii'elock gave an inleresting talk on "History." The imtl- t nes* of the aastrciation ining next in or- , der, Messrs. Japliet LJoyd and L. M. Crease were appointed a conrm ttoe on , program' for nrxt meeting. Association then authorized the payment of bill for printing programs for last meeting. Mr, Vanaman moved that the Constitution ' and By-Laws of the asanriat on bsjrriot- 1 etl in pamphlet form and k copy sent to ' e*,-h teacher in the county, and that Mr. ' Miller be a committer lo bare the a*mecarried into effect, which wrajt duly 1 authorized. On mo km H was rie Irted , to make the New Jersey State Teacher' » i R-adlng Circle auxfllarv to the Cape May 1 County -Teacher's Association. This ' motion wan ca-ried in the form of a , ' 'concept" Jg an '-kiss minus its identity." An opportunity was then offered for joining the association, and two new • members were received. Miss Berths Cantner and J. IJiyd. The.e being no farther bttsmcss the araociaflon adjourned to meet again at Court II -use on ' •he second BatimUy In February. Jons BaT*e, Secrrtary. Mr. Win. Homer*, of Green Creek, has ! patented a noret.lshor ravin- machine in bis Excelsior cloth,-- line, it doe* away with rnueb of the difficulty of ' wasil day. A child ean a.trteh Ihe ; clothes line to any required temeoo, and when not in u*e gnn ju«t a> ea-ily rob it noncotToalve. fine of them will hut a

Another Wedding. A vc./ interesting wedding took place a" in this city on Weo-tesday afternoon of this week. The parties, to the pleasing - contract were Miss Ailda SchcDenger, daughter of townsman Capt4;n Samuel ■ J -ScheUcnger. and Willi? W. Goff, of Camden. Tug officiating clergy man, lie*. C. ■ A. Brewster, tied the indissoluble knot | , a moat effectual way and qnitc to tlie satisfaction of all who witnessed the sol- ; flutter ttnionjp those who will probably , r paAs through Uie same ordeal as to j .they would liegr up under the same " circumstance*. So doubt but the)- took t lesson from the ease and pleasing grace ! and the quiet dignified deportment of ; and Mrs. Goff. The bride wore a ^ brpwn ottoman silk trimmed in velvet, a j ' really becoming and handsome costume, r 1 groom bore tho weight of his newly . found responsibilities iu a vory proper 1 ' vrrcnin'g *att Of biack. Both of them a made a handsome 'appearance, ami were mucli admired by the wedding guest*, *; - who were profuse in Iheir wishes for the a life and happiness of two lifarts ' now beat aa one. A bountiful re- ^ past wound up the Interesting exercise which a1' did fo"' justice. The brile aud groom left on the tour p. m. train n for a- jaunt about the country before they '' set up housekeeping In Camden. The tl Wa ve extends to them all the happiness „ accorded to mortals in this men.lnmc " spliere under similar eircumstinees. *

' Ebonv Clock, it- K. Hughes: Silver ~ Cake Basket. C. V. Shropshire: Silver r Kaivcs aud Forks, Mis. J. K. Stitcs;. . Cake Basket. Chat. W. Godfrey; Mirror, Mis. Susie Lndlam; Mirror and Whisk I Bolder. Mr*. Brook*; Barbatinc Vast*. I -Aunt EHm" Uo« • Mfcs Mrrray l'!n*h Jewe" Crot. M<*. Ilri.lenthsl; HHver Cup , and Trav M>* Bleylrr. IJnco. M- Dr I Marey. M- au.l M,». Hp.n< rrl.off Hilver > Fiuit 8|»oon». H * Melvin: H-lvrr Soup Tuieen. Mr. .-uu Mi- Eumtiodt. Silver . | FotKfr M-a. C a-*. Bo ca,. -<,rt »n,l I Mats. Mrs. Ilm ngleu \a«.-. Mr oim! M-v J. H. Hughe-. Fa .el Embroidery. J : Mr*. Nelson: Da.oitc Bag and liuf i ■ HpooD, Mr. and Mr*. Geo. II l(c*^ : Lemonade HcL Mr. and Mr*. J M. fr1 J llildreth. Vases. Mb* C Wibon BBvra Butter Dish. Mr. and Mrs. Bush Brass J Pan ami Hbovel. Mr*. U. K Ben- | nrtt. Glau Table Set. Mrs. A. Ryan; I Breakfast Castor. C. E. Hchdlroger. ' Album: Misa Hollic War,-. Silver Hpooua j Danirl Bishop. Berry Dish. Miss Abblc j C'.' Hughe*; China Tea Set. Haor.tr! Brass Plaque, Hand I'aint- r ed. Miss Maggie Bennett; Barbatinc ' Vase; Bsliy Ilildvcth: Dozen Silver ( Ja-. B. Btiles; Glass Fruit Bet, j Mr. and Mrs. M. Hughes; Celery Glass, , Misa Gcorgie Douglass; Framed Steel J Engavings. Mrs. S. E. Hughes and Miss , Julia nughes; half dozen Towels, Samuel , Bcliellenger; Cologne S'i >pcr,Llttlc Sallle J. K. Hugr.-s; Blanket a. Mrs Jane Smith; , Mrs. Deborah <!off; Counterpane. ! and Mrs. 8. B. Goff: Pair Rugs. Mr. and Mrs. C. R. - Brooks; Carving Knife and Fork, J . F. Pagan: Bull Parlor Fur. Dilute to . the_bride from. Jhc groom; . Cash Gift, bride's futlier; Vases, Mr. and J' Mrs. H. Entrikin: Silver Butter K '"c, Louie and 1 'lee Bush. - ... c Goshen Items. -• g Ctt. lain I homas II. Bwain is liomo for tlie winter. Miss Laura Steelman is away xlaiUng „ friends at Port NorrtS. A thing much needed is B resident (- plivsiclan who xvi'l practice. „ Mr. Jerome Eaker is becoming dc- t servedly popular w'.th tho ladies. ;i Caplain Parker B. llurkc and wife was So town the firs I of tho week cail'tie on > blend*. li Mr. Lambert Finley, our new black- e amlth does his work tn a satisfactory r Mr. Piatt Brown and Miss Hollirgs- h head, of Townscnd's Inlet. wa3 in towa a recently calling on ' lead*. g Mr. W. G. Totni'n ha* tomatoes in his v eelikr, gatheictl before the ffost came in the fait", that are fa'r and good to use up to this tioic. Among the good things of Goshen is the "Honest and Earnest Club." a so- " clcty of young men pledged to abstain from the use of a!< intoxicants, tobacco, -d profane language. <fcc. Mr*. Rebecca Corson and daughter b Hettie. Mr*. Emma Smith and daughter . Jane. Mr*. Dr. Swain. Mr. W. G. Tomlin f and David Armstrong xisitcd Pitlladelphiadurlng the week. a Post 70, G. A. It. of Goehcn a-e pre, o pa-ing for a holiday fair to tlie end that 1 lie new hall -may lie paid for. Anupen- T wilt lie made on December 21 tl and h continue l-fl New Year's dav. Preparaliotia liavn been ntnt:every evening beginning with Christ- ,| m»«. Tlie famous Comical Conly and „ Prof. Harry I.udlam will add to lue 'tterest of tlie urograms on the 80ih and n *t Inalenth. |, Captain and Mrs. William M. Burke S S resented to cscli of tlieir tw:n son*, oiin K. T. and James l\. a beautiful gold wateli and eltain complete upen reaching their majority a short time ago. . These present* were promised years bark " noon. tlie conditions that tlie boys abou'd '' abstain from the rices loo common'- in- " dulgcd In by the youth of our land," and ( right weii hare they kept their part of the contract, by passing through youth ' I manhood free from tie u*e of whiskey, . and tobacco, and also from the use of profane or obscene language, and , at the ago of 2i years they are lead- .. consistent Christian liyea. Vetlyil ,' is a good investment to all contcrnetll ' South So.- vine. '' M a. Edith Eddy, of Ocean View, is (; visidog rel-flves and friends itere. ;l Mr. II. II. Rib;}' ha? l-ecn visiting a it day* with Itieuda at Newlleld. li Mr. jease !~ Grace, of Mlllville. apent 0 and Sunday wit h friends here. " Mr. E. Westcott, telr-reaph operator of the B. an I O. R. R.. at t. ilndngton, Del.. - spent Bunday at hoar. Mm. Maggie VaaG'tder, of Ben lalo has taken up her residence for the winter with CapL Tina. Towcarnd. The Baptist Mite Socictv held it* ' monthly meeting in thcch -rcb last Tne»- h day nieht. After the business of ll-r so- « ciety a vei • iolemt'ig" program xvat * carried onL On Batnrday CTeoing. Dee. 11th.- the ' of Cannon lodee. No. 1(M. F. & f A. M.. elected the following officer* to 1 i nerve fur the ensuing ve .r: — M Swing. ' : C. Brower. S W.; G Coraon.J. 1 i U. n. Date. Treasurer; I. H. Town sextd. Secret arv, J i I have us,J Dr. Kelt, ArnoWs Congh t - Killer with much benefit to myself. 1 , would most cheerfully recommend it to , the public' a* an excellent healing reme. t . dr. JB. O. Gushing, Thomaston, Knox i , Co.. Maine. March 23. IBM. j For CoMivene**, Bnioiiaoens. Head- < scire and all feve i*h lulilts u-e Dr. Beth • Aro- Jd's Bilious Pill*. 23c. f 51 Ducbten'a Arn.ua Salve. t . The Ik'-s, Halve In the world for Cola, ' f Bruises lores. Uhrer*. Halt Rluutm, . Fever Sore*. Tet.e . Chapped Ham)*, i t ChllbUiM Corns and all 8kiu Erum oc ' t and postlvehr cure* I1U*, or no pay re- . qnbrd. It is guaranteed to gi re perfect ) *alisf action, o, money refunded. Price , 35 cents (mrlxix. For sale by Henry A-

Uo Shore. t Have you bad the mump.-!': f Miix Judot Ciierty it taking lessons on ; tho piano from Misa Carrie A- Holmes. I , Schools were stopped for a day or two j last week on account of the licavy snow - storm. We wonder what yor-ig man it was who could .not skin the eels. Wax it a - pedagogue? Sir. S. C. Todd's infant son died on Sunday morning last from the effects of a sqyerc cold. ' " • Be careful that yon do not cherish a viper in Four bosom in the form of a 1 being. Iljou want to sec. some, rare specimdfirof ti'txltlcrfnist's skill itutt dropluto Mr?. M. G. Kate's sung little grocery stole on the corner. . . A-yotuii xrbo is about to be married heard to remark that Jiad he known it would be so expensive he" wouW never have undertaken the job. Townsiud ink. young men are Certainly very destructive. 3fot only do they demolish slight furniture, but also suhstautial articles, ..aiicli as stoves, etc. Ezekiel Camp, tin aged resident -of South Beavllle. died bri Friday night la't after an ilines* of only a few hours. The was preached at the South Seavillc M. E. c^irelt, and ths reronia* iuafternoon dtlr'tig tho heavy" storm. There seems to be a clar* of beings, der the especial can- of the ex-i' one! of upright, honest ami preio-wvirthy citiL last •' '-' ! '. -• ' U.-tr j., .' .

p hand ,.t H'ouwho dm-th ail thing- ,>,11. I -re.!,.! «!;t. o.tiv, plant, -f ^ ^Mnd^ the lugloy I f | rt-_. • ^ U tv I. o 1 anj- mean*. Th.-y an- prrpa ,ne . finish |>a> mg -.it «.• ■*>.. * ' uhBF ''I']r* ' romui, nd« iUctf l,» tl,r Isxsl Wedoetdav afternoon, at the Creese, Esq., of Rio Grand,-. Mr. Charles ,\V. Saul, of the )• it. H end Mi** A'ida Cre-sse were mnrrird hv the Rev. J. 1. of Cold Spri ig Pr»**bvteriun • hl-reh.^Afler the ,-punony ri,i-'luit.|)y cepti'on. * TIk'V W V ' .. '',"\:''n !s the ,'ronCrenn Crook. 1 1 . AnkbiMing. (vdcu Ja.lhc IatuL}tf8ject I io while away tlie long lioor- --f !lg-s.- 1 Mollic aud CrlX Jot,i.*o„. -f Ditu* ' will *|wniltlie b-.!il„ ' • ' giandpnrrnt* at Cape Mtfy City celebrate' C^'qroas'liolidriv-! In a'm'-.mu r Uilt fin the ^ younjr people', leurts . iho'capo May 'ihamtttir'0?' enroll "anJfwiti i man Volunteer during the late even- r !ugs of the week. . • ' „ The respite which- comes in xvith the « Now Year for what is left of Itic bird- " ling* of this localitv t ay save them from t extcimlnatlon. But»tl,e -time will not roll round any too soon for this purpose. Tho liays of the ?now storm have left behind them muddy roads, Jaded horse* and smitten hearts. Those that failed to get an Invitation for a sleigh tide looked with envious eve* flpon tin ■' more favored sisters. Townaenas *1 n let items. "perity of w!ld ducks are now bc'ng killed. Master Eyerett Town«cntl spent Salur- | with his parents. ' M . Ezekiel Camp xx-as bnrie.1 at As. bttrv cemetery last Bunday. A wedding will take place here In a , davit if rumor be worth anything. M-. C. W. Porch has been blessed with another olive bianch xx ithin the portals - of his bappr home. MoBsra. Maurice C reuse and Edw'n Tuwbscifd have botli ltlst their gunning boats and are as yet u table to iiml them. Bnrnit fcoyi should not h? allowed the . use of firearms uut!' they win dtscrrit the between a ncighbtii's pigeons and x» itd bird'lngs. A gentleman left MiUvtiie about 0 a. m.. on foot, and arrived at his tioariling in this plarcnt tea i" nc same day. distance of 28 miles. DoxvtvShore. We need a urw school house. The building at orcsent used for educational purpose* is a relic of the primary period of education iu tlila county. The inquiry is frequently made as lo who is entitled to wear the champion's belt in bagging Jut k*. T.,< crack shot* amotjg us wlio are very harii beaL Tho old tide water mill, formerly as the Jenning* Matthew's mi'l an interesting history. In the road leading lo it are high hP'sof ak'ftlng red - sand. OnriooR Indian relic* are often expoad by the .-longing sands. This vicinity was tormcrty know ,i as Gravelly Rr-t, a name that gave place to a better one in Budc gt-. Tliere is much in a name a'tcr all. bow any place could expected to prosper with »o PLfif.'ng one ts a problem not yet solved. 5IfiV adl'frtlSfWMtS. Rheumatism AVe doubt tf there Is, or ean be, a sprelfle . routed? for rheamsUsm ; but thousands who , suffered Its pains have been greatly ben- • cBtrd by Hood s tiarsaparilla. If you have , taltcd to find relief, try this great remedy. i •' 1 was afflicted with rheumatism twenty ; Prerioot to teas I round no relief, but , grew worse, and at one lime was almost help- t less, ltood'a 8araaf>ariDadld ma more^gwd T.Batcow, Shirley Vlllsce.Nass. " - 1 tad rheumatism three years, and got no i rebel UU I took Hood's Saraapxrffia. It has i done great things for me. I recommend It to \ others." Utwts Bt jUxK; Biddeftrid, Me. Hood's SarsaparilU Is charart'erizcd by < three peculiarities : 1st, the nnMnaHcn of j remedial agents ; 3d, Ihe proportion .- 3d. tbf , process of seeuring the arUro medlrV- 1 quaUtlcs. Theresult Isamedlefaeofuau-' | strength, effecting csrts hitherto tniluiowD. , lor book containing addlUunal evWeneo. j Beglster of Deeds, Lowell, Mass. "Hood's Biraaparllla bc4U tl other*. «r.d , Hood's Sarsaparllla Bold by sti dnulsts. »! ; six tor »*. lade ooly by O. L HOOD ft CO., LoweU, Masa. IOO Doso»_Ono. Dollar.

iS Talce tlie ea-liest opportunity ■ I to put yourbdf in trim lor a I J ' | .close and long winter. * | This Is to Out-of-Town Folks. >f . V-cm would open jrour fiyfis.widc to see Oak mil at 'present. , Business is extraordinary •find gratifying. , ' " . The old comer is forging ahead and a great trade under way, that your friends and neighbors arc helping to make. ^ 5," lawks "hs if" the country around, pebpie had turned out to. give us fit*rt choice at y clothing' the whole population. ' ' . ' * j ■' I !ftt unusual cat lintss of the winter brought our reliable clothing right to the front, and a . prices. Avert found so acceptably low that customers .have been nigh ovcnvhclming". Ask your lu tghbo'rs how Well they have done with their money here! Let them bear "witness! Inquire, about thcir-cjcpericnce of ' Iron Clad, | Wire Twist, gg;"' t fhvsc arc only two things of a marvelous variety! ' Voti 'H si-c one of the brightest and busiest places in the city. You'll save money over > ,md ah-jve .•■tcl lietb-r clothing. Don't you measure it by good wear? WAN A MAKER & BROWN, . Oak Hall, S. V.. ( *•> r. Sivtli and Mark. uc Streets. FhiladclrJhia, Pu PHOENIX 'OIL COMPANY.1 South-East Corner Front and Market Streets JPMadelphia. Manufacturers of ths Cei jbraced PHOENIX_BELT OIL. ' . - ij"s 1 u ''r' y«ur belts: has no effect on glued or cemented taps, and giv llcliing Manuiaciurers nnd Mill Supply Houses at b, to ;»i*r galhf*. m t. ? and t gallon cans. j* " " per gallon in 5 and 10 gallon cans. $1 00 per gallon by the barn t se no other. If your supp'ymao has not got it send us his address. Acme Rubber and Leather Cement, Channel Cement, Light and Dark, Rubber Paste, Oil-Prool Warranted Best :n tho Market. Send for Price>List. PERFECT SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. CYLINDER and MACHINERY OILS of all GRADES

Any 3Vdrrrtisrmcnts. FIRMS JACKSON'S CAFE, 10 SOUTH EIGHTH STREET, j, jVJOTICE TO CREDITORS. l', R WHITRSIilliS* 909 ARCH STREET, | ' rOilTRAITS Crapn, Pastel & Oil Colors 1 "co-re* of Krii-m i-si'i-wkc. - Important Question OR THE MKI TO CONSIDER, " BAUCH'S SAW BONE MANURES, n.t to rl»> nntcWct an 0^ ro ^T*r* tt vc 1 y ^ miV* ?ra ri l' "TV^h, Y^ajln-nvlti vj i«naXQelw. *ltr,tn ^ t nj'fcr ''lUnrtnufklt, tlilds," rrlcre.rtr : - wSBADGH & SONS j "«! FHIUDELPHlir PA. USE BAUGH'S CELEBRATEn D25 PHOSPHATE ntgbeatAirartiofSlo^lsto Bnropc ami The oeairat, qa'ckcK, r -lest and hum powrr•at )VBK<I? known «r»»raiura,' Ptonri-j, • Soai-r,. i.tirriMiro. t»--Variie, ) A) r»i.nre-, Oo^wtbv'sL Ptivvlcian* ano of Ibo ' Ksaeal rcpotv. lUmMO-a Plawm a premrtl? re- ■ ,-vc ,n-l udre wUrrr plaxtots an,l gre- *• Mlwa. awl liLkin*. are^^LMMDlrir amit^oqart uxdocv.vo.' Aak for BrmsosV an,! - "«>Ni'nS Sxlira^wVor?* «tz«' gHEltlFF'S SALE. Jroioy.t WuPmpom ••' i K*TeBD**ftSgaa*y Snw?^tXi)"n! * T.Fk^rin If- ,-itT Ot e»pT War. Ill tn- coontr ot Capo Ma? anif BUtr ot E5S9 i i - la tho wsitarau ant* of Lafarvtw i«»« «v the diatanco ot nltwl'-'mo sou ggtSMMHtt * ■ SI', TOfio^^aaS^vSranLtiSty-xirtK ■ fret, tlx inches to a oMot, hetng a cornet 16 | at CDartpgq R Bjaaaodr j . wtb^iSnra-iK *W. or UueoTa ten tort wwtr it- j a corner ot Mirtta a Swatn-a W, and ftence U) ' ttetsed as the prnpert? ot Barriu It. Bavy, r ot i^^x.^ritada^i^an^takon ln.exooauon ^ ' "S^w'tbLJLTOWJWCm.taeSheTtS. j IIKUHEKT W. KUMUNBU, KolfcUor. I Baled Decembers, i*rt.' rnamria feet, t

A DOLLAR Will g" furllier in our bright Clothing Mouse than in any other c talii .hmcnt of lite kind in the Country. Our Goods arc bougl j with this idea in view to save the dollars for our customers, ar every method is taking in the making and trimming lo keep THE PRICE DOWN, - AND THE i excellence up. Our styles can always be depended upon as being first and for | most. At this lime our stock is complete in every department, and j you will visit us ive will take pleasure in showing you how got taste and low prices can be made to go hand in hand. JACOB REED'S SONS 918-920-922 Chestu Jt St., also 2nd & Spruce St PHILADELPHIA. WATCHES, DIAMONDS, CLOCK Jewelry and Silverware, AT WHOLESALE "FIGURES.! I Solid Gold Ladies' Stem Wind American Watches, £19 < ! Solid Gold Gent's Stem Wind American Watches, 25 c j Solid Gold 14k. "Ladies' Stem Wind Watches, 25 c | Solid Silver Stem Wind Watches, 7 < | Silver Triple Plated Tea Sets, 6 pieces, 25 < j Waterbury Stem Wind Wachcs. 3 < j Genuine Diamond Rings, 51 ! Nickle Anson ia Clocks, t j Solid Silver Thimbles, : Ail goods fr'ly warranted aud satisfaction guaranteed, at t. o." haydock," ; PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, No. 12 North. Sooond Street, Philad MffiE C- NEWMAN, » 1 On band and made to o'det , buy your FURNITURE BY DAYLIGHT. " CHAMBER AND PARLOR SUITS WS&S&aSgBS IYINS & BROTHER, 55 North Second Street. Philadelphia, below Arch, East Side