i I " V BVENI1J0T i?UBUO taJDQEB-- PHILADELPHIA, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 31, 1919 WIL WOOD CLUBS PLAN SPORTFEST Yachtsmen and Motorists Are Promising Surprises for ' Festival of Fun NEW AMUSEMENTS OPENED Henry H. Ottens Will Build Fisjiing Pier In North Sec tion of Resort the High School nudlUrlum. The ob ject of the meeting was to discuss menus of travel between this resort mid Cape Mnjr Court House as the main sen shore road hns been completely closed between these points. Delegates from Middle township ucro present, as were mnny county officials. John W. Young nnd Otto Koeueke, I representing the county freeholders, wcro present ntnl promised nctive sup port nnd co operation. Carl Hildreth, clerk of the county, presented this Wlldwoon, N. J., .Tune 11. On Memorial Day people literally swarmed' hero nnd though n rush was anticipated such a great throng of hu manity was unexpected. However, nil were amply provided for nnd appar ently enjoyed themselves. On Satur day and Sunday following crowds on the boardwalk, nurf nnd strand re sembled those of a day in midsummer. As the exercises were held on the bench nenr Mnplc nvenuc, hundreds lined the boardwnlk while an enormous crowd Circled to the scene of the ccle brntlon, watching the crowning of the May queen, Elizabeth Myers, n tiny tot, the beautiful daughter 'of Principal My ers, of the Wildwood High" School J the Maypole dance, , the folk dance the launching of the flprnl boat and the firing of the salute. Following tire bench ceremony the vet erans of the three wnrs, escorted by the Wlldwood City Band, marched to the Casino auditorium, where the exercises of the day were concluded. Pnlmer M. Wny, n local attorney nnd president of the Board of Trade, presided. He opened tho exercises bj requesting nil to sing Americn. Next followed n prnyer by the Hev. A. Q. Bailor, then Colonel Rynu. of Post 04. G. A. It., rend nn nddress, "The I-nst of the (J. A. It." This autobiogrnphl cnl, historical nnd prophcticnl docu ment was nfterwnrd lauded by Gilford Plnchot. Way then presented Scnntoi W. II. Bright, of this city, nnd he gracefully, pleasingly nnd reverentinlly Introduced the snenker of the day Gif- ford Plnchot. The speaker began his nuuress wun n glowing tribute to uoi onel Ryan nnd the other vcternns pres ent nnd said in part: "The grcnt fnct nbout the wnr is thnt It has reduced priviliges nnd enlarged human richts. It mar or' it may not have mnde the world snfer for democ racy. But this one thing it has done: It has lifted hitman welfare to n iighcr level in the minds of men nnd has re duced property nnd privileges to lower levels thnn they ever occupied before What the wnr hns accomplished in this respect tho human race must never lose." Tho ceremonies closed with a prayer by the Rev. I. Fisher. 3. B, Wright, of the Heading Hotel, entertained the AVildwood City Hand while the Civil Wnr veterans were given a dinner at the Raymond Hotel. Crowds licslege Hhoads Amusement Although the ocean pTcr. theatres, dansants nnd shops were well patroniz ed hundreds swnrmed around Rhonds's amusements. 'This wonderful new $200,000 amusement center was for mally opened on Memorinl Day. The latest addition to Wiidwoods' numerous attractions wns besieged with patronage. It occupies 80.000 square feet of bench front in the Blnker block nt Cedar nve nu nnd the ocean nnd included n Jack Rnbblt, so nnmed because of the double hops in the straightaway. The ninny patrons hilariously expressed apprecia tion of the thrilling sensations enjoyed while in it mnny bliowed tiieir appro -clntlon by taking another trip of al most a mile of thrills. The cars nr large and easy to ride In, having the new style "under friction grip," insur ing comfort nnd safety. The framework of tills amusement is sixty-six feet high and reqiiired in its construction half n million feet of lumber, 1230 pilings and 28.000 nuts and bolts. The Olde Mill wns another point of attraction. It is the most elaborately constructed one in the country. The channel, in which the gondolas glide, is 1500 feet long, with three large scene sheds showing n nymph nnd mermaid scene nnd a Japanese nnd Egyptian scene on the Nile. Every four min utes ICi.OOO gallons of wntcr pass over the wheel. The scenes cover lfiOO yards of canvas and were painted by the best scenic' artists in America. Thu setting surrounding the Olde Mill rep resents nn ancient English village. The whip, gaily illuminated with 400 lights nnd made still more attractive by a fine orchestral organ, was heavily patronized nnd thoroughly enjoyed by the many onlookers. It occupies the bpace nt the corner, where the walk turns bouthwnrd opposite Iilaker & Hunt's Theatre on the site where for years the Japanese auction store stood. Tho sailors and soldiers took keen delight in proving their marksmanship at tho shooting gallery, Many of these rifle experts picked toff an entire string of ducks as they glided through the tank of water. Tho merry-gotrounds on the ocean end of the block, elaborately nnd brilliantly illuminated with 1500 lights, were a haven ofjijy for tho kiddies. Tho fifty-four animals, tliirtv-sis of which &lniZi A v -ii.-i'V3VM ..in.,..!., were In use the entire R..'' ",5s "" Hf.-v v Ki. ?' .. - v- & , '1,"J 'rUtf:-i Tiv,r -m , - '! .. & vT rr,,x v ; . -. - - r 8PMMF.B niwnnTH wii.mvoon. y. j. RtmMF.n nr.snnTH riimmkk niwonTR HUMMKH KBHOBTH. wii.imoon. y. j, wii.nwooi). w. j. MII.1IMOOI), N. J. nre jumpers. timo of oneriiUnn it grent rcntcr of attraction, with its elaborate Roman nrch gateway nnd its 5000 electric Iichts. allures ono to it. There is no wonder it wns the center of enjoyment for nlcnsurc seek ers over the holidns nnd it is bound 10 dc ine entire season Clubs Planning Sports Locnl ynthtsmcu nnd fishermen nre planning a festival of sport for the sum mer visitors. The nature of these treats nre for the present withheld, because surprises arc best enjoyed when divulg ed immediately preceding their, occur rence. The Wlldwood drest -Yacht nnd Auto mobile Club, among the leaders for planning to give n renl cnjoynblc sport of the surprise variety, hns n number of things under way thnt will nssure n harvest of fun to its membership nnd friends. Recently it held uu election of officers in tho Cnsiuo Pier, with the following result: Thomas Garmon, Jr., of Philadelphia assistant cashier of the Federal Reserve bank, was elected com modore; William Griffith, vice commo dore; William S. Darnell, nn attorney of Camden, rear commodore: Post master George N. Smith, of Wlldwood, trcasurerTho following members were elected trustees for three years: George N. Smith, Thomas Gannon, Jr., nnd O. Ij. Turner. Trustees for two years, M. D. Swisher, ex -Senator P. P. Baker, Mayor of the Crest, and William Grif fith. Trustees for one jear, J. Fithiau Tntem, solicitor, of North Wildwood ; William S. Dnrnell nnd Ralph Whitley. The Wildwood Yacht Club will also elect Its now officers for -the coming year. Henry II. Ottens, one of its most nctive members, dcclnres there will be something doinir nt this club all summer. The snapper dinner nftd caru parties given nerc ure pupuiur and always well attended. Among the fishermen grent times nre M QULITY HARDWARE 816 Chestnut Street Tackle iPNM -N a hi - -4 of every imaginable kind always in stock at Shannon's, and our prices are un matchable: I.ancewood Bod, 6?i feet 1 o n or. L'.nlpp solid reel seat, double Price pO.UU ' Green Heart, salt water Rod, two-piece heavy re-enforced fer rules, heavy reel seat, trumpet guides, double hole tip. closely wound with silk; metal dow eled; wejghs 16 oz. faTh! $4.00 Large assortment cf Salt Water Ilods, from f-'.oo to ao.oo. Salt Water Iteela Shannon's Amateur Nickel Reels, (ri en 200 yards i..1,,au Uprlnht Htyle, fz.00 SOO-yd. flood 'Rubber Heel, f.00 SSO'-yd. Good llubber Heel, S.OO Kea Ilooki, H-ply rut, 1-0 to 8-0, ROo iloieii, Rhannon Linen line, ISO ft., SBe (pool up. Tate ,3Z-Cal. Uo It Automallo riatol alone with you In your ear for protection, V19.85. Shannon IDWARB', SUMMEIt HBSOBT8 ii.invooi) rnitsT. x. j. The PELHAM . Lavender Road. Cloe to Beach and AmusementB. Comfortable Hooms. Mrs. A. SCAMFTON, Prop. Wildwood Crest, N. J. wn.mvoop. n. J. DICKSON-PITTSBURGH Second house from beach. A real home hotel. Excellent table. Run ning water. Open May to October. Owner management. MIIS. WALTER DICKSON ARLINGTON Superb beach-front location; capacity 200. Noted for 'table. Moderate rates. Private baths. Booklet. A. B. J. II. TOPIUM. Owners. G. H. HUPPERT Real Estate and Insurance Pacific and Oak Aves. H. L. Nickerson With BAKER BROTHERS FOUNDERS Real Estate and Insurance TRUST COMPANY BUILDING WILDWOOD, N. J. SURFSIDE (HEI.V-HGUVIUE PLAN). 25th AVE. ANP THE BEACH Speoial (spring and fall rates. Write or circular. IIOWENA M. IMEKCi;, OliAIlA S. r. 1IANN, Props. Use Shipley's Special Weakfish Hooks AMI ' Special King Fish- Hooks They Will Not Pull Loose or Break in Landing Fish. Ilods and Reels Itepalred Malcolm A. Shipley ist no. inn Bt 'nuaaeipnia WiMwood Manor W 7JSSA looked for at the Crest Pier; the mem bership Is increasing because the Ashing Is good nt this pier, and because there ure always a dozen or a score of export fishermen on the job to advise the novice in the sport. For a long time it has been rumored that Henry II. Ottens will build a fish ing pier in the North Wildwood sec tion; this rilmor will soon be a reality. Two Events of Importance On Monday evening n special meet ing vof the Board of Trade was held in HHWMKH KUSOHTS WILlWOOll, X. J. NEW COLONIAL All Outside Rooms Ocean View Private Baths Capacity 125 New Management Pacific and Scellenger Aves. BYRON & WINDBIEL resolution, which was passed unani mously: Kesolvcd, That the Wildtvood Hoard of Trndc renuest the county board of freeholders to take some nction to the end that n road he nrovlded for the natives, along the line of rond that is being rebuilt from Snllio Marshall's crossing to Cape May Court House. StlMMI-.ll lir.SOKTH wiliwooh, N. J. THEATRES Wildwood, N. J. Casino Regent Comique Blaker's OPEN ALL YEAR 13th Year the Leading Theatres of Wildwood THE ABBEY Pine Avenue Near Beach 75 Capacity. Excellent table. MISS L. DERBYSHIRE, Owner-Manager. ' Open for Season The MAGNOLIA Mlea I.. A. i. J. L. K. Jackson Furnished rooms with housekeeping privileges. Ill East Magnolia Ave. Leading Wildwood Hotel ADELPHI WITTE Hot and Cold Running Water in every Room. Private Baths Electric Elevator From Floor Auto Service Ground Nearby farms supply our tables with fresh vegetables and fruits. Special Early Season Rates H. Witte, Ownership Mgt. i immMBinminnnn Bring Your Children to the New Playground Section, of the FUN CHASE Competent Playground 1 Teachers in Attendance -Ocean Pier- iiibi; I ! itfl CO I fc a cJ4MA-' jSKJCxWjmfSri DWOOD 1 Y - THE, - E, A KWILDWOOD CREST The Most Satisfying Seaside Resort in America cm Always cool. Always clean. Always healthful. Always safe for women and chil dren. -Its natural advantages far outstrip those of any other resort. Its splendid beach, with an easy, gradual slope, provides the safest and finest salt-water bathing to be found. Deep-sea fishing from large, strong boats and surf fishing from the piers and boardwalk is positively the best on the coast, while crabbing in the sounds and still water fishing in the back channels cannot be excelled. Magnificent 5 -Mile Boardwalk A OjS& s&8? Jl&. Con- is lined with high-class amusements and shops. Theatres, Dancing, Bowling, Skeeball, Roller Coasters, Old Mill, Whip, Merrv-Go-Rounds and other forms of entertainment make Wildwood attractive to visitors of all ages and tastes, certs twice daily by Walter Pfeiffer's famous orchestra. Cottages, bungalows and apartments, fully furnished, may be rented for the season. Make your selection at once, for they are being taken rapidly. Splendid hotels offer excel lent accommodations at moderate rates. Fine roads for motor ing through a beautiful country. Good garage accommoda tions. For beautifully illustrated folder and additional details write today to W. COURTRIGHT SMITH Managing Secretary Board of Trade, Wildwood, N. J. "" I, P ' - '.(mpn.raw V T ! X-W ) IViftTf. ft'- " fttr, V VWW MWWVW' WW OTtpmsgfeyri? ," ' n All Roads Lead to Rhoads' Big Amusements Wildwood's New Sensation fomnrlslnc tlic new slant ".luck Unbolt" Coas er wll ', Immense dips nnd sensational speed, yet absolutely bate, and equal to any ride ot Ita kind In tho world. Tho new "Old Mill." with Its winding channels and tunnels of darkness and beautiful scenes. Is a. delltjht to persons of an ages Tho Whip, with Its music from a mammoth .orcan, Is a ride causing tons upon tons of joy and laughter. The new carrousel, with Its array of 1G00 lights and Its jumping animals, has no enual On Boardwalk, Cedar Ave. to Scieinger, in Front of Blaker'n Theatre. Cook With Gas Wildwood Gas Co. Atlantic & Wildwood Aves. JVP- EDGETONINNJi Capacity 250. White service. Orchestra.Music Room. Automobile. Booklet. av ' i, AI.IIKIIT HAKKIS, (Inner nnd Manut-er. Wildwood Crest The Breeziest, Cleanest, Healthiest Spot on Jersey Coast Perfect sanitation, pure water, gaa and electricity. Fresh vege tables and poultry from nearby farms'. Fishing, crabbing and surf bathing. Fast train service. Clean amusements, beautiful beach. Cement sidewalks. For information address . H. L. NICKERSON, City Clerk, Wildwood Crejt, N. J. fj i v;-3 The 1A v," flsML Tipfe B MJzrrii tViTSSsa riir&Zk u 'zrtt ;' ii 'al','1lFir5. 9 w, ymif 'I Si ers Capacity 200 White service. Rooms with private bath; ex cellent table. C. WAMBACII : . immmmsmm Burk Avenufe and Beach Ideal situation, near Boardwalk and all amusements. A real home hotel, rienty of jrooil food and excellent service. Accommoda tion at moderat rat Direct ocean view. Addrexs MBH. Fit ASK J. TICK Ownership Management jpfiipjiiiiBiftii w , sMnStfrJiftss-A-ij THE WYNPMERE Quite the pleaantest plate In Wild wood to spend your summer acation the good thlnca we proilde to eat. an excellent location and truly homelike atmosphere place the Wyndmere in a class by Itself. Hates; $15 and up. Write tor booklet. FRANK ItOSS. Arcade Cigar Store CASINO BOWLING ALLEY All th Lea'dlmr Itrnnds of Cigars H, A. SPENCER, Prop. sB& Winona Wildwood Ave. Near Beach Attractive and Homelike. Large Airy Porches; Private Baths Ownership Management 'MRS. G. W. FISHER GREENLEIGH 221 E. Pine St. Excellent table. Itathlng from house, MRS. M. MOLONEY It 1 JBSSESBS BBBBBBBBBBHSSfa' 'JtWffWTWW BT BIBBBS bi V .IHSBBBS. T1WTT HOTEL DORSEY H a RV THK KR ." ... '"TV?:j;..-ii, STHICTr.Y SAMTARV SWEET'S BfATHS 3608 BOARDWALK SWEKT I1I.OCK WESTMINSTER Roberts Ave. Near Ocean ISxcallent tabls. Write for rales. Every room ocean Iw. MHH. K. MAfiOWAN. SHERMAN NEW STUDIO THE ROYAL INN Sr&SS and comfortable A v A new hotel with all modern equip- j menvs. huiuuiik wumi m every room. Excellent menus. Rates reasonable. Open all year. Write for information. J. BUSH Wildwood, N. J. Ownership Management i HOTEL THELMA 234 East CedaC Ave. Furnished rooms with kitchen and dining room privileges, ?5 per week up. Also European plan U per .ay up. MRS. GEOIiarj AL.BU8. HOTEL JUSTICE Near Ileiirli anil Amusements Full ocean lev. Ilatlilnr from house. J.argr, lirreiy porches. W. A. JUSTICE , OWM'MlHHir MANAQKMKNT HOTEL SAVOY '"i "JlXS hlo mumucrineJil. , NEW HOTEL SHELDON THi: new HOT vnled arul ref Hour. runuinE Vildnood's Jlost Modern Hotel ITrcr. SHni.DOX has been nlarired nnd thorouchlv reno. refurnished throughout New electric eleator to Rround nc not anu can w.iter n nil moms, ronina with urivatA baths ami en suite Located in most select part of AVildwood: capacity 350 , one block from i teun Tiers full ocean eiv , occupies entire block, surrounded b beautiful lawn, all outside looms; 0092 square feet of porches: moderate rates, excellent table, fresh fruits and vegetables uinvi irom our iarms . wane !-ericc mrougnoui. Automobile, meets all irums noojviei I). J. WOODS, Onnenthip Manncement. IIIKIIIi tllffilllllllfflllHffiJ Whole block. Eighth season. Broad, cool porches. Close to beach and amusements. Send for booklet. M. J. Cromwell Avars THE HOTEL CROMWELL, Corner 26th and Atlantic Avenue HOTEL DAYTON Ocean front; spacious porches; rooms en suite with bath; hot and cold running water; music. Booklet. Auto meets all trains. ALEX. McMURRAY, Owner & Proprietor BEACHWOOB ' yW-j. I' f- f yt ji plKPsp pBS8 pWiB laEiS 9SHR 1 iUR u & ItiiHrlMpI V5 sfsi T3 4K ssssV Capacity 200, Ocean front. Excellent ' labia, i Auto ma4 aj trl) Ownership manfamnt. IBtk soasen.' iSooklat C. KURTZ. 1 si ! m 4 m i Pi I ! a v '(UMSMiHuawawtfr-. t :.' ., Mhjnji. . imua mu m sVTiiilylii in iiwi 1811 1 1. 1 11 in 1 V sii, i SPP' 'I" vmrn M
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