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Ocean City Sentinel Print*) and PablUtxd Beery TharaUr OCEAN CITY PRINTING AND PUBLISHING CO. P. J. EVANS. Editor LEWIS I- BARRETT. General Btulnau Manaaer J oil work iiromptly tin* by experienced handa. THURSDAY. DECEMBER 21, 1922 A CENTURY OLD NEWSPAPER Through the courtesy of R. B. VanSydcei, who is at present associated with the Ocean City Sentinel, we have been privileged to peruse with unbounded interest, part of a copy of "THE BR IDG ETON OBSERVER, and CUMBERLAND, CAPE MAY, AND SALEM ADVERTISER," published Saturday, December 14th, 1822 or more than one hundred years ago. If our information is correct, the Bridgeton Observer was the first newspaper published in the state. The copy in our handa is the eleventh issue of the first volume. The Bridgeton Observer was published by Simeon Selgfretd. It was a weekly raper, printed on "royal sited" sheet, with five columns. A list of agents scattered over the adjoining counties is given, among which we read the name of Major Holmes, postmaster of Cape May Court House, as the representative for Cape May County. One named, A. MTCensie, Esq., postmaster of Cape Island, was also an agent, while in the city of Philadelphia. Mr. Champion, Arch Street Ferry Stagehouse, represented the ObOne very pleasing feature in the Bridgeton Observer of this early date, is the chaste and dignified language and diction, in which both news and advertisements are clothed. Every sentence indicates extreme care, scholarship and culture. Wt have looked in vain for a solitary slang phrase, or a verbal monstrosity, far too common in newspapers of the present day, to be 'of a high educational value. The front page is devoted exclusively to the President's message. President James Munroe, addresses the Houses of Congress, through the "Chief Clerk of the Department of State, Daniel Brent." President Munroe 's address furnishes an interesting and scholarly resume of the problems, domestic and international, with which Congress had occupied itself during the year. It appears that an agreement, upon a reciprocity basis had been concluded between America and France, whereby all "duties on French vessels, or the goods imported in them, which exceeded the duties imposed on American vessels and similar goods carried by them, were suspended." Trading agreements of a similar character between America and the British ccdonies in the West Indies, had also been concluded, and ratified in the British Parliament, by an act which opened all ports in in the colonies to American vessels. Some feeble conception of the progress America has made during the past century, may be gleaned from President Mun roe's resume of the fiscal operations of the year. Quoting from the address "The receipts into the Treasury during the three first quarters of the year, have exceeded the sum of $14,745,000. The payments made at the Treasury during the same period, have exceeded $12,279,000, leaving, in the Treasury on the 80th dsy of September (including $1,168,592^4,' which were in the Treasury on January lat), a sum exceeding $4,128,000." Now if this old copy of the Bridgeton Observer may be regarded as a reliable criterion of the age, the public in those days took a far more intelligent interest both in national and state politics, than at the present time. A complete list of the acta which were passed before the House of Assembly, during the session is given, among which were an act "incorporating1 the Trustees of the Theological Seminary of the Presbyterian Church at Princeton," an act "to repeal part of an act, authorixing the owners of marsh in the lower township of Cape May, to make and maintain the necessary banks to keep the tide out, passed November 8th, 1808, and an act authorising "the incorporation of the Trustees of the New Jersey Baptist Association." A verbatim report is given also, of the meeting of the House of j Assembly, held Wednesday, November 27th. An item in the report of peculiar load Interest, is the statement that one of the Assemblymen j present on the occasion, was Nicholas Willet, who if we mistake not, < was the great-grandfather of Reuben W. Edwards, one of Ocean City's pioneer and popular realtors. The same meeting of the House of Assembly refused to increase the Governor's salary by $200, but con- ■ — - i

rented to increase the clerk's remuneration by 60 cents per day. 0 To all seeming, the life of an apprentice boy was rated very cheaply one hundred years ago, or the purchasing value of money was j. infinitely higher than at present. In the copy of The Bridgeton Observer an advertisement % appears reading: RANAWAY „ ! , on the 29th ofjast month an apprentice hoy, named Jonathan Shull, ag^about 20 years,— he had on when he went a Buit of blue homespun. A reward of TWO CENTS will be given to any person who will return him to his master. REUBEN GARRISON. < Evidently too, the days of barter and exchange had not ended a , century ago, as several advertisements indicate. One advertiser offers j ( to purchase apples and cider for cash, or give saddlery or harness in \ exchange. Another firm, Stratton, Buck and Company of Bridgeton offers a ] large assortment of goods, for "cash or in exchange for country j . produce." ' The store of Messrs Stratton, Buck and Company must have been , an old curiosity shop and a natural museum combined; for in the , catalogue of commodities advertised for sale by them, we find such things as "Lion Skins, assorted," "Swa^L Skins" and "Senshawa and . Lutestrings.". I An interesting relic this old copy of The Bridgeton Observer, | which we are glad to have seen and read. REPORT OF TENNIS COMMISSION All who cherish the hope of seeing Ocean City become a national center of out-door athletics, for which it is preeminently adapted, will read with infinite pleasure, the report of the Tennis Commission, consisting of Harvey Y. Lake. Ewing T. Corson, and B. Frank Smith, presented to the City Commissioners. Tiie public courts were opened for play in order as follows: two on August 2nd, two on August 4th, tttree more on August 11th, and the last on August 15th. It will be seen therefore that just thirteen days were occupied in preparing the courts for play. This speaks highly for the efficiency of the Tennis Commission; but when it is added that during the thirteen days, work was precluded by rain falling during a part or the1 entire day, for eight days, it must be conceded the Commission accomplished the well-nigh impossible. From August 16Ui until Labor Day, the popularity of the courts

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and of Tennis among our visitors, was very dearly demonstrated. I During that period of twenty-one days, the courts were occupied for ■' 1 1902 hours; 1526 hours by men and 376 hours by women. I The receipts for the same period were: From courts, $482; sale ' of balls, $61.50; repairs to rackets $22.55 ;making a total of $576.05. i The sum of $19.15 was returned to players on account of rain, leav- < ing a net receipt of, $556.55. ^ The expenses for the same period, induding mangagement, labor. ; i balls, and repairs, amounter to $456.42 leaving a profit of $100.18. i The courts however were kept open from Labor Day until Octo- . a ber 15th, this to accommodate the large number of visitors who pro- : longed their stay in the city, and to stimulate an interest in the sport, n among residents and High School pupils. The experiment more than justified itself; the courts were occuI pied during the latter period for 841 hours, 676 hours by men, and j 165 hours by women. n During the entire season, ranging 'from August 2nd until October 15th, the courts were employed 3,133 hours, 2494 hours by men, ^ and 639 hours by women; and during this the first year of existence ' j were self-supporting. ^ The courts were kept open from 8 a. m., to 8 p. m., and a nom- ■ itial charge of 25c per hour per player was charged. J Mayor Joseph G. Champion informed the City Commissioners that ^ he had examined the system of booking and checking adopted at the ( | courts, and considered it in every respect ideal. 'j Our pleasure in the foregoing report is unquestionably intensified ' by the conviction that I .awn Tennis is the sport par excellence for ^ Ocean City; the one sport which harmonizes best with the traditional ^ temperment and character of Ocean City. It is the one sport which appears to have escaped commcreializaj tion — the bane of American athletics. By reason of the fact that there j ^ is no actual physical contact between players, roughness, brutality, j and physical injury is precluded, notwithstanding that the game offers ' all the exercise necessary, to the development of a vigorous, ' I i.ealthy and agile physique, and all the opportunity necessary, to ; 1 the development of an active, quick, mind. ' Tennis is the one sport mort adaptable for a family game, in ^ which all ages,, and both sexes, may freely participate; and consequently the most adaptable for a family resort. It is the one sport i from which players derive the greatest amount of pleasure, for the I least expense. ' To all indications, by next season 22 courts will be ready for play. " | The Tennis Commiarioners are contemplating a tournament, of state '' or national importance, during the coining season. Two champion5 . ship courts may be added, with a modest stadium for the accommodn- ' j tion of spectators; and Ocean City will have taken the initial step towards becoming a national Tennis center, ami the favorite resort

: of the most desirable class of patrons. Infinite praise is due the three "Tennis Commissioners, for their labors against great difficulties, the quality of the courts, ; declared recently by an expert authority to be faultless, and for the which has attended their efforts. | No small credit is also due the manager, Mr. Herbert Fischer, : and his assistant, Mr. John Butterworth. ' CITY BUREAU OF BENEVOLENCE The Young Men's Progressive League has initiated a movement, 1 deserving of serious and favorable consideration. They propose to : seek the co-operation of all civic, and fraternal organizations, in the city .together with that of the churches possibly, with the view of 'forming a Bureau of Benevolence for the city. ; The name of the proposed organization may be subject to change. ; I It may be variously termed a society, a committee, or what not It - i would however be an act of grace and courtesy, to abstain from using the word "charity," because unfortunately, charity has become to> closely associated in, the minds of the general public .with the stigma : i of pauperism. The idea gradually assumed form on the floor of the League, when the question was broached as to whether or not this Christmas ' the League should distribute a little cheer in the form of well filled , baskets, among the deserving needy. As stated. Ocean City has enjoyed a season of unprecedented j prosperity; nevertheless .there may lie a few persons and families, , j who, through no fault of their own .arc in need, and may be facing J ■ the prospect of spending a very cheerless Christmas. Needless to ; say the Young Men's Progressive league will not fail to do its part j in helping such. But whom should they help? Who are worthy of help? Where- ; upon several speakers spoke of the urgent necessity of some central 1 and representative body of men and women, through which all societies 1 an d orders, might dispense most wisely and effectively their benevo- ! Now the advantages to be gained from such a central organizai tion are obviouR. I. It will prevent reduplication, one of the most unpleasant fca tures associated with the dispensation of benevolence. There are persons who experience absolutely no sensitiveness, or embarrassment, j j in pleading poverty. They have developed the business into a fine art, 'and have systematized their begging propensities to the highest de- ' gree. The moment they hear .or suspect that a certain society or dab

proposes to distribute a little cheer during the Yuletide, or any other , season, then immediately and with a measure of diplomatic skill that • puts many a politician to shame, their names and claims arc brought ■ ■ the attention of the said organization. Of necessity their names appear before half a dozen qt-more so- . cities at the sumd time, and by reason of the fact that ofb society has ; no means of ascertaining what another is doing, and to^whom it is , ■ dispensing relief, it frequently occurs that one person or family re-1 . ccives help from two or more organizations. We have known occa- • sions when one person received five baskets from as many different - societies ami churches. II. On the other hand there are persons who arc hyper-sensitive of their distress; who will preferably die of need than appeal for ■ help. These must be sought out to help, which could only lie done i j effectively, by a central organization with representatives upon it, of ! every section of the community. - 1 in. Furthermore, indiscriminate benevolence is more of a curse .'than a blessing. It begets idleness and thiftlcssness. Every case ) should l>c in vAti gated carefully upon its merits. The undeserving are I invariably the most persistent in their pleading of poverty; while the " really deserving, are invariably the most roticient, eager to conceal j their distress. A central body, such as proposed, could most efficiently 1 perform this service of directing the streams of benevolence, into - right anil proper channels. j IV. Finally, cases may frequently !>c found, where a family is d; truly deserving of help from two or more sources, but not of the r same kind. ' Acting therefore through a central organization, after a thorough | investigation of the case, and its needs, one society may lie recom- - mended to send a basket, another tome coal, and a third perhaps, a e | pair of shoes. '• ; The writer recalls an instance, which came to his notice, of a s i family receiving three Christmas hampers, containing between them . ; four chickens and other groceries, ^vhereas he found the home had not ' 0 a fragment of fuel to cook with. 1 Once committed to the idea ,the method of forming the Bureau of "j Benevolence will be a trifling matter. In one city the method adopted j " j is as follows. Each separate church and organization is represented by one person on the central bureau. Each church or society distribB utes its own benevolence; but the Bureau receives and investigates all applications .recommends to the respective societies or church affili- 1 ' ated, to whom they shall give, anil what should be the nature of the ; gift, as the case might require. As said however we arc not concerned with the constitution ot ! the personnel at the bureau; it is the principle we heartily recommend p and endorse. m >f, rij

i —m GENERAL HAULING Sand Gravel Top Soil WM. HAYES, 233 Asbury Ave. HURLEY-JONES CO. Hrfrlferatora I Mailing ! Hrantwiek Uncord. Comfort* Million Hl*el Hod. ! l-*dl.»"alu Blanket* Baffeti Mm'. Malt. Carpet. j Obalra Pel-Tal Bug. I Lamp* I Linoleum HURLEY-JONES CO. WALTER R. CHATTIN A SON, Mans. 1116 ASBURY AVE Barclay and McCorkle SAND. PEBBLES, TOPSOIL, CEMENT. BRICK and BLOCKS— 4-in, 8-in. and 12-in. wide j Agent for PHOENIX PORTLAND CEMENT 512 EIGHTH STREET * Phone 372-M MONEY TO LOAN ON MORTGAGE No waiting for two weeks to know if you can get it; we can tell at j > once. Bargains in Bay and Ocean front properties. Choira cottages for ! . sale. Also lots for investment and for improvement — me choice of1 Ocean City. Apply to 1 J. M. CHESTER & QO„ Ocean City, N. J. P»— K.t.f ln.ur.no. Ewing T. Corson REALTOR ; ASBURY AYE. OCEAN CITY, M . J. All business transacted through this office is in accordance with the I following slogan "This office docs and maintains strictly a brokerage business and is in no way interested in personal speculation." Results- ' * rale complete!1 on the above principal profits both Seller and Buyer, write for listings and maks your headquarters with Clayton Haines Brick— REALTOR *11 EIGHTH ST. OCEAN CITY N. J. L

Under-Privileged Child A Medico, A Pedagogue, A Domine, Address Kiwanis THE UNALIENABLE RIGHTS OF THE CHILD, PHYSICALLY. INTELLECTUALLY AND MORALLY, TO I1E ADVOCATED BY THE KIWANI AN INTERNATIONAL ' Kiwanis International has Particular attention wits taken upon itself to champion the made •■> the physical defects „{ cause of the "underprivileged children by periiMlical medical ev ii-td." a mi nation. If a child was found By dheans of literature, lectures to have defective eyesight or and ad.ln*4hes. the unalienable teeth, the parents were duly i^tiri glits of the child will he ex- iicd. pounded and advocated before in large centers of population, every Kiwanis club and where dental cliniis were formed where deemed necessary, active steps children whose parents could not will -be taken to improve condi- afford to pay. were treated freely. tions for the child in every com- Dr. John Handley was called inanity. uP<'n to discuss the moral claims Vice-President A. Randolph of the under-privileged child, and Fogg took charge of the last noon in the course of his speech made luncheon of the local oiub, the two suggestions pre-eminently President, W. H. Collisson. Jr.; lie- worthy of adoption into practice, ing confined to his home with a In the first place. Dr. Handley very severe cold. advocated the appointment in Dr. ,"M. B. Stannanl, the indc- every city and town a probation futigablc secretary, wielded the officer, whose duty it was to e.v -liuton, succeeding admirably in ercisc a measure of personal supkeeping up the reputation of the ervision over delinquent boys and club for its singing, even to the girls. The officer should lie apsatisfaction of .the critical, J. M. pointed for correction, not for Chester. punishment. Three local men had been ap- Such an officer would have in t pointed to present three phases of his possession the names of all the problems surrounding the un- boys and girls who needed some 1 iter-privileged child !>efore the supervision above that apparently members. exercised by parents. Dr. Allen Corson was first Dr. Handley further advance- 1 , ; heard in one of his characteristic the suggestion that each male in . speeches, full of vim and enthus- the community should voluntarily iasm. (tie up with some boy, and I* to Tho popular physician under- him a big brother. " took to advocate the physical The plan would appeal to the t claims of the child, and in tile emulative instincts of boyhood, course of his address, detailed and would prove one of the most t briefly some of the things being effective ways of leading boys done by the educational authori- away from the evils which beset r tie, with the view of raising the their paths during the formative e standard of physical fitness among years. f children attending school. Prof. James M. Stevens follow- I A strong mind in a sound body.ed with a very instructive dis- j was the type of manhood and cussion upon the intellectual womanhood according to the claims of the child upon the age e American iileal, said Dr. Corson, and nation. e and cited as a typical example. It was the most important sube the late Col. Roosevelt, of honor- ject before the American people, j led memory. the speaker claimed. He compliv Particular attention was being mented Dr. Handley upon hit paid. Dr. Corson continued to the strong advocacy of the moral ° Underfed and the undernourished right* and privileges of the boy, ohilil. Both were not identical, and added that in his judgment, is Many children from good and even girls of Ocean City needed as 0 wealthy homes were under- close a supervision and as much nourished, though perhaps, over- moral protection as the boys, •fed, itue to injudicious and un- Professor Stevens proceeded . scientific mixing of the diet. then to discuss the provision made To meet such rases, milk was for children in the general educabeing distributed in schools, tion scheme obtaining throughout whether the child could afford to the country. In a graphic way he pay or not. (Continued on Page Seven) ^ ^

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