Ocean City Sentinel

VOL XLH No. 40

OCEAN Cm' SENTINEL, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1922

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splendid programs christmas music at m.j. church DR. JOHN HANDLEY WILL DISCOURSE ON. "WORLD'S PEACEMAKER" The large congregations attending thtf First Methodist Episcopal. Church may anticipate two programs of special Christmas music on the coming Sunday, of an ambitious character. Prof. H. H. Lake has selected a series of anthems remarkable for the variety in musical form and I expression, they represent. I The selection covers practically j the entire gamut of sacred choral music, and several of the numbers | very clese'y approximate to the! classic. . Dining the morning services, Russell H. Nulty will render as a solo the favorite hymn entitled, •There's a Song in the Air." The choir will render three anthems entitled: "A Song that forever will R'ng" by Dr. Ira Wilson; "Glory to God" by Victor Hosteller, an nlto ohligato with male quartette; and "Silver Star" by Mar. Aahferd, which is a remarkably musical setting with words, to Jacques Offenbach's Tales from Hoffman. T^ie Alto oblignto solo will be . sung by Mrs. H. B. Cree, while J the soprano solo in ,the first an- \ them will be rendered by Mrs. Roger Williams. The program arranged for the evening service includes: "Above the Sleeping World" by Dr. Wilson ,a masterly effort in anthem ( writing, with a tenor solo which \ will be rendered by Russell H. J Nulty; and "And there were I Shepherds," by Mrs. AshfotiC* ,an anthem with soprano solo, wfiich will be sung by Mrs. Anderson; and "I love thee O Lord" written by Henry Wildermere, with a bass

obligate, which will be rendered by Walter Sherman. Peace will be the topic of Dr. I Handley's pulpit ministrations during the day. At the morning service, the pftstor will discourse upon "The World's Peacemaker." Dr. Handley has made an extensive study of world problems arising after and through the great war, and his only hope for ! the establishment of universal amity and peace among nations, lies in a practical application of the teachings and principles of the i Great Peacemaker. ( "JOE" SWAN TALKS OF || CHINA TO KIWANIANS < "Joe" Swan, son of S. B. Swan!1 of this city, was an honored guest ] ' at the last noon luncheon of the I Kiwanis Club. |> Recently Mr. Swan returned from the Far East, where he rep- 1 1 resented the Asiatic Banking Cor-!' poration. ' ; President "Bill" Collisson, took 1 t'ie opportunity, when a few mln- « utoa interval in the program came, to introduce Mr. Swan, and re- : quested him to relate some of his . I experiences in China. 1 Although called up unexpected, I I Mr. Swan rose splendidly to the1' ••ccasion, and gave the company a delightfully instructive resume ' of conditions prevailing in that 1 far distant land. 1 To all seeming, China has '• changed very materially since the revolution. The city of Shanghai ! has a very large American popu- < lution, with four American Bank- ' ing Houses and a large American Export House. 1 On the contrary, Pekin 1b typi- . rally Chinese. On the way home, t Mr. Swan visited Italy, Switzer- < land, France, and England. | o— — — i KIWANIANS SEND FLOWERS TO DIRECTOR CAMPBELL t Clayton Haines Brick at the 1 last noon luncheon of the Kiwanis Club, reminded his fellow mem- ' hers that Director Campbell was ' confined to his home by a serious ' illness. I It appears that Commissioner 1 Campbell has been thus confined since last Friday and to the re- 1 grot of his numerous friendB and ' admirers, is not making the prog- ' re*s they desire. 1 WliIIj not strictly confined to ' Ids bed, Mr. Campbell is unable ' to leave his room, and at periods 1 suffers extreme pain. 1 Tlie members of the Kiwanis 1 Club, manifested their sympathy, and appreciation for the splendid ' service Director Campbell has '■ given the dty as Commissioner, 1 by voting to send him a tribute of flowers over the Christmas

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remarkable series : xmas festivities first m. e. church ' SUNDAY SCHOOL PREPARING I CHARMING PLAY FULL OF IRISH HUMOR r. As has been the custom for the ! ! few years, the members of jthe First M. E. Sunday School are ; preparing another lively play for 'their Christmas entertainment. All i who have seen the plays given by , this organisation in former years t I wfhat to expect, and the . | play this year will be up to the | standard. n "Christmas With the Mulli- . ! gaits," by Walter Ben Hare, is the . j title of the play to be given this It Is full of good, lively c material, Christmas Spirit, land . depicts the life of the Irish. , Following if the caste of char- . - acters: < Mollie Mulligan Mrs. Earl Sharp Kathleen OToole - Ethel E. Lee Howard Barrett ! Matey - Leslie Smith / • Teddy Magee Bob Nelson ' . Michy Maehree Walter Huff t Honora Jeannette Smith 1 Eudora Edyth Powell j1 i Sweet Mary Ann . Jeannette Garretson ! ' i Melissa -Beryl Reich! y I . Clarissa - Freda Stedman - Wee Peter Pan Ira Vincent! I i The members of the Primary Ii are giving a little ' • sketch, entitled, "Down the Chlm- . ney." This little playlet consists ' - of songs and recitations by mem-: of the primary department, anil intermediate school. A cordial invitation is extended , the public to attend this entertain- j| . ment, Friday evening at 7:30. , \ Next Sunday evening, at 6:46,1 the -Christmas meeting of the Ep->( , worth League will be held in thej( , room of the church. .John] will be the speaker. Comej( r one, come all. 1 , 1 On Wednesday evening, Decem- . ber 27 following the prayer ser- ( I Vice, a Christmas party will be ( . given. Each one is asked to bring a gift not exceeding ten , , i cents in price. Miss Harriet Gibb, Jwho is chairman of the entertain- ^ , I ment committee, will hare an evening full of fun for all jrho at- ( , tend. The League extends the very; j best wishes and greetings of the , season— A Merry Christmas to ( . everyone. reaYthe sentTnel

christmas spirit splendid cantata i bt first baptist' „ SPECIAL CHRISTMAS MUSICPREPARED FOR SUNDAY SERVICES The children and young people: e attending the Bible School of the f First Baptist Churdh will hold ; e their Christmas Entertainment on r Friday evening. II Under the able direction of Mrs.: v A. Randolph Fogg, they have been j 8 diligently rehearsing for the perc for manic of a charming ccntanta c entitled "The Christmas Spirit," and "a delightful evening is as-j . sured all who attend. c Seldom have have we seen a s work so musical as this cantata. f . Choruses are written in a delighli fully light and bright vein .with ample scope for dramatization. . The flute-like tones of the chB,dren'« voices are heard to advanp tagc both in the chorus and in the e soli parts. t: The 'services on Sunday will , ! throughout be largely musical, u ailqU choir, under the direcfjtion of Edward Hogan, will renI, der a splendid program of Christ- :

1 mas anthems and solos. Dr. Buck has selected as the i ' topic for this service, "God's best y | gift to humanity." i The evening service which will t largely musical will l>e mainJly in charge of the Bible School. , J School. . A very beautiful Christmas Exs erase, entitled "Great Joy" will . be rendered by the School, a work of great merit written jointly by such distinguished composers as . Broughton Edwards, Roy E. Nolte, j John J. Thomas, and Grant Colfax Tullar. The choruses are admirably ' i written for young voices, and the /exercises throughout are replete 5 j with beautiful messages. 1 The adult choir will also at this ' ; evening service assist with a pro- ' gram of special music. | Dr. Buck has elected to deliver " brief address under the caption "When Jesus was a boy," during ' which he will emphasize the truth that the boy Jesus was in ' every respect human as well as I ] divine, and was as truly subject c to the authority of his parents i and his elders, as any boy of the f present day. * At last Sunday morning's ser- c " vice, Dr. Buck delivered a very in- t 3 teresting ami inspiring sermon on i the "Bane and curse of Littleness." It was a message eminent- < ly suitable for the age, and re-'| plete with stimulating thoughts. , I

OUR C HRISTMAS GREETINGS We take this opptunity to greet with the traditional felicitations of the season, our loyal readers and friends. The latter tci-m ^nclmles all who reside in or are interested in, Ocean City. * Ira^fnfirair of" Ocean City are, our friends; and, although we may differ upon many matters, bound by a common pride In,- | and affection for Oceah City, we are one. Christmas has from time immemorial been regarded as a season for an exchange of gilts and tokens. ; If upon no other day in the year, we remember this obligation imposed upon us by a very ancient convention, we seldom fail at Christmas. In preparing your gifts, and pondering who shall share in your generosity, have you thought of the city in which you live? Hare you thought of a present for Ocean City? Have you a Christmas gift for your country? We feel certain you would not be remiss in this particular and forget a little gift for your city nnd homeland. What will you give? Ocean City NEEDS nothing from you, yet it WANTS a gift. America can do without your gift; yet it would rather have it. The gift your country, and your hometown wants is YOU. Not your money, but YOU; not anything you HAVE; but what you ARE. It wants you. Both America and Ocean City want your active co-opera-tion towards making a better ocuntry and city to live in. Both arc excellent, nnd fully justify your pride. Nevertheless neither are as they could and should be. Your assistance is needed before the ideal can be attained. America and Ocean City wants you. This Christmas then, when mailing your presents to friends far and wide, forget not your best friends — America and Ocean City. Make them the present of a solemn vow, that through the coming years you wiil lend all the aid and influence you possess and command, to make both America and Ocean City, the country and city of your dreams. They want you, just you.

Auspicious Opening Of First National Bank of Sea Isle City. $125,390.16 FIRST DAY'S DEPOSITS FAR EXCEED MOST SANGUINE EXPECTATIONS. CHRISTMAS CLUB PROVES GREAT ATTRACTION, TOTAL MEMBERSHIP OF $6500 , BANKERS DINE ROYALLY AT BELLEVUE CONCERT IN THE EVENING GIVEN BY SEA ISLE CITY BANDtfAND MAZURHTS ORCHESTRA. SENATOR BRIGHT ADDRESSES CROWD AT THE BANK

i The First National Bank of Sea ■ City, has entered upon its' . career o f service and usefulness,, i ! under the most auspicious drcum- > i stances imaginable. The first day's deposits far - reeded the most sanguine expec- ■ tations of its promoters, amount- i i in alt to a total of $125,390.16. By noonday, one bun iked ac- ■ ■ counts had been opened, to ap- . ■[proximately $70,000. j Under the dreumstances It may

a; be said that the First National s Bank of Sea Isle City, had the i,] largest deposit upon the opening - day, of any bank in the history of the County. r Throughout the entire day, a - steady stream of clients made - |heir appearance opening accounts, I. requiring the constant attention - ; of the new cashier, George Ross, - and the assistance of William ; iTuttle of the Irving National , rj (Continued on Page Ten) i|

what the american legion is. what ii mnds for THE FIRST OF A SERIES OF ARTICLES UPON THE LEGION PRINCIPLES Much misunderstanding, and | much misconstruction exists in the minds of many concerning the American Legion, what its prindples are, and what its aims and purposes are. The American Legion too, has | its enemies secret and open, who are scattering propaganda deroga1 tory to its character. It has been variously branded as a -political organization and as a militaristic society; and many, who in other respects hold the ex-service man in high esteem, are led to believe ill of the organization. The Morgan-Ranck Post, through its active Historian ofi the Post has determined upon a campaign of education, and a, series of articles will appear peri- , odically in which a frank 'state- ! , ment of facts concerning the j Legion will be given to the public. The recent passing of Armistice , Day brought to mind the fact that t the American Legion was ap- j proaching its fourth birthday, andi, the dose of four fruitful years of] ( The American Legion therefore, '■ is now no longer an infant. It has su-vived the formative stage;' of existence, and has taken itsplace as one of the great insti- . J tutions of the country, and one of; its great national powers and | * assets. J Doubtless it is generally known/ that the American Legion is com- c posed exclusively of men and : ( women, who saw actual service, In ' ' any branch of the army, navy, or!0 marine corps, during the (World 1 War. « Millions many still refer to

christmas carol i singing at holy ! trinity church CHILDREN'S ENTERTAINMENT I WILL BE GIVEN IN REC- j ! TORY, DECEMBER 28th Christinas will be ushered in at Holy Trinity Church, by a special service, commencing at 10.46, of fie evening of Sunday, December 2th. This service will mark the happy and pleasing revival, of an ancient custom, which has been allowed to fall into desuetude. It will open with the singing of a number of Christinas carols, after which a musical setting of the Holy Communion will be rendered by the choir. The offertory solo, "O Lovely Voices of the Sky" by A. MatBiews ,will be sung by Mrs. Ruby P. Dunstan. No time or thought has been spared to make this a very beautiful and impressive service, and it is hoped that a large number will attend. This service will take the place of the usual, held at 7.46 o'clock. The ChUdren'c Christinas Entertainment will be held December 28th, in the new Recto fy. 1063 Central Avenue. To this entertainment, parents, and all members of the Parish and friends, are cordially Invited, assured they will have a most enjoyable time Admission to all is free. The following are the services arranged for the week "from Thursday until the evening of the Children's Entertainment. Thursday, December 27, St. Thomas. Dec. 22, Ember Day. Dec. 23, Ember Day. Dec. 24, Fourth Sunday in Adrent. Church School, 9:80 A. M. Morning Prayer and litany 10:46 , A. M. Chirstmas Carols and CSiorai Celebration of the Holy Communion 10:46 P. M. December 26, Christmas Day, Matins and Celebration of the Holy Communion, 10:00 A. M. December 26, St Stephen. December 27, 8t John, EvangelDecember 28, Holy Innocents.

jj them affectionately as "our boys;" neverthebss mluch ambiguity exists among the general public as f to what the Legion is, and what' It represents. They hare never had it properly ' explained to them. " To repair this deficiency and to " 'I counteract the wicked slanders c e that have been circulated concern- c S ing the American Legion, the His- ! r t torian of the Morgan-Ranck Post, 0 proposes to use the columns of the > Sentinel, and publish weekly a I 8 graphic sketch of the organize- a >■ tion, from its origin in Paris in p 8 the year 1919, to the present day. E Readers of the Sentinel, and all e i friends of the Legionalres may 1 1 anticipate these articles with ! pleasure and profit. : A

ocean city gets big boost at the 1 realtors league F CAMDEN CAPTURES THE ATTENDANCE TROPHY THIS YEAR e No member of the Real Estate e League of New Jersey, who at- . tended the Sixth Annual Conrenii tion which met at the Ambassador Hotel, Atlantic City, will be ever | g again in doubt as to where Ocean ] 0 City is located or as to what eon- , . statutes its charm and entities it n to be known as America's great- , | est family resort. , c Thursday evening was observed , r as the "Speakers' Cup ( Contest" , 1 night, and one of the speakers , s was $he President of the Ocean , City Real Estate Board, Clayton , Haines Brick. , f Addressing himself to an audi- ( I enee of over seven hundred real- c l|tors of the State, Mr. Brick in- j ' dulged his penchant for boosting a " ! Ocean City in fine style. ' Beginning with the age of the ( ' resort, and the original price paid t ' for the island, Mr. Brick gave a a most exhaustive inventory of its g ' features, describing the length and j /quality of its streets, the purity ii ' of its artesian water, the railroad y facilities Jts Boardwalk and bath- h ' ing beach, its boating and fishing, [ covering practically every inch of j, I I territory, until he led his audience ^ metaphorically speaking, down to f ] the Yacht Club where they eould p gaze in wonder upon the beautiful 1 And while Mr. Brick spoke, M ' seat was littered with Ocean ii . literature, and on the plat1 on an easle, stood a picture of the Flanders Hotel. The final touch was added when the speak said that violets could be seen (Continued on Page Ten) *

" NOTICE ~ Ocean dty, N. J. {I December 8, 1922 At a meeting of the Board of, f of the Ocean City Title | nnd Trust Company held tins day 1 < , semi-annual dividend of six per!' n cent of the Capital Stock of the ' ) . was declared payable ' , . 30, 1922 to Stockholders j j of record December 20, 1922. '( « At the meeting of the Board of J i Directors held at the above time J - and place an extra dividend of six ! i per cent was declared payable I . December 30, 1922 to Stockbobl- f I of record December 20, 1922. jb Checks will be mailed. j f , RUSSELL H. NULTY. ! 12-21, 3t Secretary. J A

first national bank christmas club • This year the Christinas Club, ' associated with the First National 1 Bank, proved an unqualified sueApproximately $30,060 was distributed among the members,~wbo without doubt, are looking for1 ward towards Christmas, with delight A little extra 1 at tfiis season, is a boon and a blessing. The sum distributed this year was practically $10,000 in excess of last, which fact, dearly demonstrates the great prosperity enby all, and increasing thrift among the people. The value of this medium of saving .cannot be estimated. Particularly valuable is it to children and young people. It admirably stimulates them, in the formative of lift, to develop habits of and thrift, which in later will prove the best they acquired. The small sum put aside weekly, imposes no hardship and is scarcely missed. By the end of the a snug sum has accumulated part of which many no doubt, will J deposit in a saving account. Young people have been known to have secured for themarives a collegeducation, by gadt means PERSONALS Miss Anna E. Mills, engaged es secretary in the offkea of the

Darby Agency has returned to duty having spent a detigthfn! two weeks' vacation. Notice of Ann sal Meeting i Tjhe Annua) Mooting of the . of the Ocean City Title end Trust Company will be at the office of the Company ^ the corner of Eighth Street and '= Ax bury Avenue, in the City at ^3 Ocean City, County of Cape May, State of New Jersey Tuesday, jl ninth at the hour of t P. M.. for the parpooo of ejecting A Directors for the ensuing year and H business as may properly come be- -I [fore the meeting. j- J