four OCEAN CITY SENTINEL, OCEAN CITY. N. J., THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 1922 , - J

Ocean Cnr Sentinel Printed and Puhli*h»d E' try TZuraUi--OCE.AN CITY PRINTING AND PI BUSH I NT, CO. LEWIS L. BARRETT. Orterml' TM« C«ni*nj^ th«^ riirtil «o n-jart »W|»dvCT'iutt« ^ ( ^ THURSDAY, MARCH 30. 1022 THE SENTINEL OCEAN CITY «*. K.^CARPINKR. ^50 A.horr Veto. IIN hm.-'NKN'S J°,VA N" J' ATLANTIC CITY ' SWART7 NKWC^T"°51CA u"?" A FAST UNK" V'(rt""* „ .y 1 MMffi FILA^pv EDITORIAL THE CITY BEAUTIFUL "First impressions very largely govern destiny." A paraphra.*o of Emerson's famous dictum, might lie applied to a community, be it a city nt country hamlet. The first impressions made by a city upon the mind of the visitor, and . the tourist determine to a far greater extent than we suppose its progress / We may not be fully conscious of the fact, nevertheless the sights \ which come within the purview- of vision, as we enter a place, create th.' attitude of mind with which Are regard the place for long afterwards. Circumstances may compel; us to make our home in the place, in course of time we may become acclimatized; meet delightful people and make lasting friends; notwithstanding something of the first impression lingers in the subconscious mind, and we fail to share in the fond regard and the high enthusiasm others may have for the place. , We may prosper beyond onr wildest dreams in the locality; yet to the end is our sense of obligation ami gratitude blighted and chilled by first impressions. We have in mind a city in another state, a great center of the steel industry. The thoroughfares leading into the cilMpss under the shadow of the great mills. They could with, comparat>flr!y~ speaking, small expense be kept cleaner and in a far better condition oKrepair. But because theV run near the black and grime of the mills, the civic authorities .consider it a sheer waste to spend a dollor more than absolutely compulsory to beautify, or at the least to hide the ugliness of the mails. There are in the city beautiful parks; and charming residential sections; but the visitor and the tourist invariably forms his conception of the city , from its A-kept entrances. It may be unwise and foolish, of course, never- ' rheless jt is characteristically human. A thousand-fold is this truer and more applicable to a pleasure resort. Since tnfc advent of the automobile, fewer people now than in former days, select the place where they would spend their vacation, from advertising booklets and kindred literature. • . • In anticipation of the annual holiday, they go touring, around until they find a resort which appeals most strongly to their tastes. In ease* where the name of a holiday resort has been recommended to them, with the automobile they give it, to use a slang expression, "the once over," before deciding to summer there. And the final choice is largely determined byfirst impressions. They do not go exploring around seeking the beauty spots in the vicinity. It U expedient, therefore, that the administrators of a holiday resort, sen or island, lake or mountain, if they desire the patronage of visitors should . devote some care and money to make the points of entry into the town, the main roads and the railroad depots, at least not repulsive to the eye. In general. Ocean City will unquestionably compare favorably with any resort of its kind and size in the country. But there are spots which are eye-sores, unsightly and repellent, and unfortunately some of them are the places which form i^e<iiatc access into the city. We refer, for exRple, to the portion of Ninth street, east of Anbury avenue to Atlantic avenue. None can deny this is one of the mist important streets in the city. Dunng the summer months a constant stream of people pass to and from the Boardwalk. The automobile traffic over the street is as groat as any other, forming as it does the direct route to the Boardwalk from the bridge. What is its condition? If the thousand and one hollows in the roadway were dug a little deeper, is might he advertised with some degree of truth as a "Switchback Track." Surely it could be improved and made more pleasant for traffic without plunging the dty exchequer into bankruptcy. We are informed the authorities have delayed improvements, pending; proposed changes proposed to the trolley line route. But we may wait a quarter of a century before the changes materialize. In the meantime, at very Httle expense, the aforementioned section could be leveled, and covered with one of the many compositions used in other localities which would form a surface guaranteed to last until permanent improvements could be undertaken. » it would be a profitable investment, if it only reduced a tenth the wear and tear of automobile tires; the number of nerve and spine racking "bunyps" endured; and the incentive it furnishes for occasional lapse; into profanity. We feel convinced tnat if the city authorities took the matter in hand immediately, every citizen in the community would applaud their action. A city administration, we know, iz always considered lawful prey upon which the taxpayer may vent his or her grouch. Still we do not think there would be a single dissenting voice heard if our civic rulersNmprovr \ Ninth street We learn further, that about two years ago. the Chamber of Commerce, with considerable foresight made efforts to induce the Reading Railroad Company to hide some of the barren, bald, unsightliness around the Tenth street depot Stationed in the heart of the city, an important center of traffic, the station leaves an impression on the mind similar to that create.! by a shabby, unkempt, down-at-heel tramp. Judging from it the casual visitor might conclude with every justification the city u a.- one of the most impoverished in the State— a city whose history was in the past, .lecadent and dying of neglect. We do not thir.k the railroad company would refuse to amend conditions at the station, if -ufficient pressure were brought to bear upon them. Will they not do for Ocean City what they have done for Tuekahoe? With all deferer.ee L th- latter named place. Ocean City is a source of far greater revenU to th company. Judging from the recent, action undertaken bv the company in preparing a bett^_R£Wr_;0 <,f train sendee, we belike that if they were petitioned again by the Chamber of Commerce, the Kiwanis Club, the Young Mo.. Progressive Le:,t.;,- and other kindred organizations working in concert, the petition sponsored by the dty, mayor and eomtr.i rsioners. steps would be taken immediately to make the environ* of the depot more attractive to the eye. A few flower beds, a shrub here and there, a bit of lawn, intersected by trim paths would add immensely to the dignity aad the picturesque

NEWS 0F GITY'S eriWRGES

CHURCH DIRECTORY FIRST M. E. CHURCH Eighth Street snd Central Avenue ' The Rev. John Handle)' 10.30— Morning Worship. r, 2.30— Sunday School. _ „ 2.3<K-Men'* Bible Class. . |, 7.30— Evening Service^/ t; Every Friday eviydffjj 7.30, Prayer jj Meeting. /) V* ;l ft jS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH li Seventh Street hud Wesley Avenue •! Thi JJev.^Chu-. E. N. Voegelin, ^ Pastel. I 10.30— Morifing Service, f 2.30— Sunday School . Women's Bii.le " , Class. Men's Bible Class. " Christian Endeavor. 7. t,'» — Evening Service. w at 7.30. At these meetings as well as * ' at the Sunday service the pastor will speak on topics under the general sub- ^ i • ject, "In the Shadow of the Cross." A C , ! cordial welcome to all. P *ST. AUGUSTINE'S CHURCH hl 1335 Asbury Avenue The Rev. Titos. K. Blake. Rector Masses Symkiy t at 6, 7, 8, 9 and li 10 odock. T 1,1 Week clays at 7.30 £ 1 , Services Friday and Sunday eveings at 7.45. • ' I ' l« [ FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Tenth Street and Wesley Avenue t| t Morning Worship, 10B0. Communion, first Sunday of the ' 1 month. Bible School, 2^0. Evening service. 7.30. a : Weekly Prayer Service, Wednesday ^ - evening at 7.30. — H HOLY TRINITY CHURCH (Episcopal) *|| j North cast corner of Eleventh street n and Central avenue. Rector. Rev. Joseph W. Watts, M.TA. H Sunday Services e> ' 9.30 — Sunday- School. " ' 10.45 — Morning prayer and sermon. '' 7.45— Evening prayer. Address. Holy Communion First Sunday of each month and ' , special festival Sunday at 10.45 A. M. ™ . Excellent music always at Holy Trinity. >1 -N7" Pp ' v UNION CHAPEL-BY-THE-SEA v > Fifty-first Street and Asbury Avenue DR. JOHN HUNDLEY GIVEN RECEPTION 1 . -J ENTHUSIASTIC GATHERING AT " FIRST M. E. CHURCH— MRS. , HANDLF.Y PRESENTED WITH P HANDSOME BOU#UET ^ t At the close of the usual mid-week s service at the First Methodist Episco- o t . pal Church on Wednesday, the e>- ti teemed pastor. Rev. and Mrs. John r Handley were accorded an unique re- b : ceptior- by the congregation. That the I event came as a real surprise to the > i honored guests was very evident. The a , ' only indication of anything unusual. . , was the larger attendance than eus- |, r cum stance which Dr. Handle;.' even- .. tually made good use of in the form of a gentle reminder m answer to one of I the speakers. i f The affair assumed a delightfully .. ' informal character, typical above all 11 ! things of a family reunion. No chair- ,• t man had been named; no program t< . s

< not be oyer-estinuiled, he ssai-L The g taneous expressio- - of deep and sin- 1 cere regard for the distinguished f V. J. Evan* who" was introduced a 1 Editor of the Ocean City Sentinel was the first speake; Mr. Evans began his remarks by congratulating the congregation upon having Dr. Handley relumed to them, for another year. their pastor they" had pecularly the type of preacher the age demanded Religion hiSNjcea cd to l>e a nominal . acceptance <»:" a :'-i mutated erred, or a . .system of doctrine.-: it was preeminent- n i ly a quality of character anil mode of t ■ living. Religion yvas being brought a i from the cloudland of specula- s Ition into the stre-t- where folks lived. „ This wa- precisely the form of i, ; Christianity Dr. Handley preached. It „ • easily comprehended. therefore, j j why the Methodist- of the community t I were proud of Dr. Hdmllev ; and wherein lay the secret .of. .his power and popularity'. The next speaker was the Rev. I Elwell Lake, pastoi of the First'M! E. at Long Branch. Dr. Lake was introduced ns an Ocean City boy. ^ participating, in a reception given to the pastoi of the church from which tiegan to prepare for the ministry-, and who now serves as a successor to Dr. Handler at St. Luke's. Obviously tf#s circumstance gave speaker ample opportunity to inin pleasant memories of his boyhood days, and of the vast progress 1 Ocean City has made in the meantime; e which he did with telling Effect. " He could speak also of Dr. Hand- r ; ministry at Long Branch: of his * j scholarly attainments; and of the abid- c , ing influence of that ministry upon 9 ' the church there. Whereupon. Reuben .Edwards rose 1 j from the midst of the congregation 9 i and delivered one of the happiest ad- 1 dresses of welcome it has been our " privilege to hear. Punctuated with witticisms, his words vibrated with 9 ■leep and sincere emotion. The speak- ! 1 er's regard and admiration for Dr. c 'was beyond question. " Voicing the sentiments of the large " audience assembled he assured Dr. ^ Handley of the heartiest support and " cooperation during the coming year. Commenting upon the fact that Dr. proposed to organize a vest- ^ ed junior choir, Mr. Edwards gener- ' ously offered to vegt the adult choir ' agreeable to the congregation. The most accurate discription of t Dr. Allen Corson's speech, which fol- j : lowed, is given by saying it was pre- , j eminently like himself, brimful of , j breeay, genial, gtipil humor, the wel- , come of J big-heaFted brother. The value of the chuikh- 'o society could ; not be over-estimated, hesaid. The ^ value of a ministry the like of which ( they" were receiving from Dr. Handley He appealed for greater consecni- , ; tion, and a closer fellowship; and pre- , dieted the coming year would be one ( ; of the moA success-ful in the history | of the church. Dr. Handley 's response earoe under | : stress of deep emotion. The form : of reception they had acco riled himself ami Mrs. Handley, was in' his judg- , mn.t ideal. The homines* of it appealed to him. There was nothing he i disliked more than stiff formality. He i thanked them for their kindness and < sympathy, and briefly outlined some i of the things he hoped to see mature, i most important of which was the i rai<ing of 11,000 towards the Ceti- | ter.ary Fund by the first of June. At the suggestion of Russell H. I | who furnished the music, the ' audience filed past the alter rail, and ' shook hands with Dr. and Mrs. Handley. after which. Hiram S. Mowrer ' presented Mrs. Handley with a hand- 1 ' son e bouquet of roses. ' While the ladies served ice cream am' cakes. Russell H. Nulty in -fine voire sang two very appropriate ( The meeting terminated in a keen i st. y-telling contest. Four eompeti- f participated. Rev. Lake was ; f

good, Reuben Edwards. was letter; Dr. Handley whs brilliant, but Dr, Allen ei Corson we award the leathef meilai. ct A PENNY Bl YS IT'. A PENNY BUYS IT! Great Novelty Entertainment Announced by Christian Endeavor Society — Presby terian Church Thursday. March 30th, will ^find the social parlors of the First Presbyterian Church, transformer) into . a novelty bazaar, and the member.* of' the Christian Endeavor Society into alert merchant.*, of both >exas, assiduously plying their wares for pen- • S nies. Novelties without number will on sale, and visitors will lw relieved ■ f all small change with smile-. of every discription to supply the needs of all classes and ages.

The following are the (tails to lie erected anil the superintendents in * Canity : Mrs. W. K. Gardiner. Country' Store: Mrs. A. J. Smith. Jce Cream ; Benjamin Groves. Bootblack: Mis* Marion Trout. F M. Ranck. e Cake: Mrs E. Smith and Mrs. W. a C. E. Tree: Mrs. Mann. v Flowers: JJiss Marie Boothroyd. t Fancy Table: Miss Mae Murphy. t Parce^Fosl : Miss Elizabeth Wescottjn JtolT Show : Miss Tow ner. n Cabbage Patch: Mis* Edna Wallace, v Side Show: Mis* Louisa T. Corson, t Sandwiches: C. Rogers and F. Bevan a Stodk Exchange: Mrs. John MrCullior. v lemonade: Mrs. John E. Trout. Checking Department: Earl Seaman. Door Keeper: Ross Ferguson. The Unknown: Johnny Wallace. f Fortune Teller: Mrs. Thos. Simpson.- c

OCEAN CITY CIVIC. CLUB CHASING A BOOTIEGGEH

Will Support Easter Music 1 Project — Juvenile Court and Judge Proposition Discussed The Ocean City Civic Club, an organization composed entirely of worn- ( en, held their regular meeting Friday t night. " in the City Commissioners' * Various matters affecting the t welfare of the community were dis- 1 cussed, which should commend themselves to every person interested. c The Civic Club went on record pledg- 1 ing its support to the arrangement of > program of Euttr music at the c pavilion, Saturday eve- i ning and Sunday afternoon. The proposal w hich found, a most v general acceptance "among the mem- i . is that of engaging a local or- \ Chester — probably the High School | orchestra — assisted by tha-two artists d ho appeared recently at the First 1 Presbyterian Church. Miss Josephine = on the harp, aWd Edison Hedges on the "Cello, both of Atlantic City. On Friday 7th, it is anticipated the rest room which has l>eep in the hands . of workmen for complete renova.tions, will be opened. The 9<vic Club will hold its meeting there ory the evening in question, when it is expected Mrs. H. H. Clark. State | President of the Women's clubs. ' and the Atlantic City Police Mat re:..' ' ill address the ladies. ' Refreshments will be served The membership cards were diitri- ' an artistic production in blue ' [ and grey. In her address, Mrs. Granville H. Steel man, very ably advocated the establishment of a juvenile court for the ' named to prepare data for ' city. The idea was received with unaoniuiuma e pu* '|BAOjdd* |>agiienli further consideration at a subsequent ' r meeting. r 0 i BUILDING BOOM Messrs. Grubb Bros., whose office is, i • situated at 609 Third street, are build- . ■ a two-family apartment for ; I George B. Clay, of Elkyns Park. The ; ■ apartment is designed to give the fam- , ilies the utmost convenience, and situ- | ■ ated on Delancey ptaee^ta co*t ap- • proximately 58,000. The same firm have recently completed garages aiyi apartments for i . William Kolb, of Philadelphia, on i { Brighton place. ^nother undertaking just completed - them was at Fifty-second street. . and now have the contract to remodel : the exterior of the Trayraore Hotel. | Edwin R. Cox, accompanied by Mr*. I ■ Cox and son, of Philadelphia, were : visiting the city inspecting the sumi cottage he has recently rente-! Frank FT Darby. Mr. Cox and j family came in their car.

Encounter at Mid- ' night — Drops Bag When Police Fire — Hootch Confiscated ~~ .t Rootleyrgers find short shift in Ocean 1 City, liie summary justice meted out | to them at the Police Court, together with the vigilance of the police make the game unprofitable and the city un- t for the fraternity. Friday morning, soon after the 12.15 t car from' "Atlantic City had arrivW, r Jack Jemee's suspicions were aroused by the conduct of a colore<i man who alighted from the car at Eight street and West avenue. The fellow was carrying a suit case, v which to the officer appeared to be 1 unusually heavy, and from the care with which it was carried, unusually ^ precious. The officer summoned the man to; halt. Visions of a long term of im-

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHI RCH Special Topics Announcrd for Midweek Services Rev . t ha*. U. N. Voegelin The mid-week prayer service at the First Presbyterian Church. Wedno.-v.jr evenif^, brought out a record attend ancc. Rev. Charlo* F. N. Vwg.-li„ gave a scholarly exposition of the dpi trine of the Attonemeiyt, discus -in: the subject both from the do'gmatir 1 ami ethical viewpoint. Edtry depuit ment of the church i- experiencing a genuine revival of activity and intrrest. Dr. Voegelip announced thai at the coming week-day service would take as his subject "The TlwA's and The Three P'.- of the Bililf. We learn that Mr. Bradley has approximately *6,000 in uncomplete. prisonment dancing before his -eye-, the man took to his heels With Jena*in pursuit. Several shots were fire. . echoing far enough through the silence of the night, and fin-ling he could not escape with his burden, the fellow -hopped l)w case ami put on extra speed. It is very evident the man is. no* stranger to the city. The ease with which he finally managed to elude the officer, seem to indicate he knew way around well, ami probably Examined at the police station, the - suit case was found to contain three gallons of gin. We . learn the policeman had seen the man before, and his arrest may he * Harry Quinn, of West Philadelphia, visited the city on Sunday- Mr. Qqinr. who holds a responsible position apavmaster of the Atlantic Refining Company, was accompanied by Earl Craig, whose father is a resident of Ocean City. Both were entertained as guests at ' the Sterling.

0 Edifortd j MANY HAPPY RETURNS pages of the Sentinel you may voice With the last issue, the Ocean your sentiments and. give articulate ; City Sentinel began another year nf expression your view *. It aimjit* existence. Greetings therefore are to furnish you with the new* of your" the order of the day. Even the city; make you better acquainted one ! "Printer's Devil" assumed an imperial with another, believing that by so -iodeportment, strutting around sporting ing it will be able to create in the torn- , brand new tie. The Sentinel has munity an atmosphere of friendlineseen many many summers pas.*; but and homines.-.^ which should lie thha* aged nothing. "pwTHjTonrnf im- , prescriptive characteristic of a city . mortal youth course* through it* j aspiring to he considered always and . veins: young therefore, with the valu. ;- ver a family holidaf resort. . of long ami ripe experience. j The tragedy of earth is— The Sentinel has also witnessed vn-t i Not that men are poor; and revolutionary changes in the city! For wi^ i* truly rich 7 ' since it embarked upon its journalistic j Not tibt men are foolish, career. It has seen Ocean City grow ! For ,W ho is truly wise? from a seaside hamlet into a i+sort of '» Bug-that men are -trail gers. nation-wide fame. As a pioneer new - VMYsilo the Sentinel owns allegiance paper of the community it has reason to/no class or clique, it i* governed '-moreover, to believe it has played no IA certain polieie-. • small part in educating and directing "The greatest good for the greatest 'public sentiment into proper chan- : number" is our motto. ' nels, and in stimulating the progress From a purely commercial stan-i- ■ achieved in every department of civic -point we desire a larger circulation of ' ' ! Hfe and enterprise. course: notwithstanding, the Sentinel Men may come ami men ma ygo, will not purchase the patronage or The Sentinel goes on forever. a-.y person at the price of injuring We take the opportunity here of the untarnished reputation of our city. " thanking our numerous patrons, scat- As in the past.rthe Sentinel will con- - tere-l all over the land for their sym- tinue to print the truth. It may hurt. pa thy and support, it has endeavored it may offend; for truth is everywhere 1 j to give the public good service, and more admired than welcomed. As a will continue with greater effort to do rule fo!k> like the truth as they like I j so in the future. medicine, thickly sugar-coated, lie Onr Future Policy and Program that as it may. the Sentinel will ailThe Sentinel is your paper. Its here to it* old principle, ami print the . proprietors ami staff regard them- truth. This is our birthday; younger ' ^ i than ever.

Making It An Event •i IT MKiMT -AVE N ~ -C-E GOOOS iS ") OH, ELMER I BEEN A BIT )\\'- '/ , /* ISO NICE AND / P|T"? 6RANO! EAiTEQ AGCtVED J'JYT IN Tt«£ FOR ELMER S FIRST LONG SUIT ' 1

A Satisfied Owner Owns a 2 Family Apartment TWO FAMILY APARTMENTS are the best kind of investment properties in Ocean City. Right now there are some excellent propositions that are offered for sale, uncomparable to anything similar here in price, terms and location. All of them arc new and offered for sale at prices showing vert satisfactory returns on the money invested. TWO FAMILY APARTMENTS. Third and Ocean Avenue, five rooms and hath each floor, size 22 x 34 feet, ten foot wide porch, brick foundations, papered throughout and finished inside in white and mahogany; will rent for $900. Price $6,000. TWO FAMILY APARTMENTS. Frist and Atlantic Avenue, six . rooms and bath each floor^ize 24 x 44 feet, lot 4G x 76 feet, wide porches, brick 'foundations, room for double garage; rents for $1,100. Price $7,500. TWO FAMILY .APARTMENT, Atlantic Avenue, between Moorlyn Terrace and Ninth Street, brick construction throughout, saven rooms and tile hath each floor, built in tubs, inside entrances to both apartments, large 1st. The upkeep on this apartment will be almost nothing for several vears. Provision made to install heating plant. Price $13,600. For further information apply Any Realtor in Ocean City rim, -IT war