r-,, ..- : up -' ' . - I , it- It? I' Id, K t?. ir i? k - it r , t I r. rf. w ll K ..! 'T ffMAMNIER : 30F SOCIAL ACTIVITY A: $ IVK J. Nayal Base and Army Hospital life fCW- K'Mm ' 'Staffs Clve Military Touch to Functions IENTERS BUYING COTTAGES ffsh Running in Schools and Seaside Angling Is Lively Sport There Cape May, N. J., Tune 11. The so cial and vacation soason nt this old ,tihie resort lias been quickly and aus piciously opening up in rucIi a manner ns.io indicate that it will be one of the moat nonulnr and netire social nerlnds 'of seaside life which this seaside city has cniored for many years. The visi tors have been coming to the side of ,ine sounding sea in numbers hardly heretofore equnled savo in exceptional Tears, and the tinge of army and navy life,, which has been given to the S lace by reason of the three navy con ngents hero permanently, and the army medical corps in attendance at the General Hospital No. 11. which will remain until the autumn. These latter elements have been here for more than two years, and the families of officers have been making Cape May a place ot social military life during the winter season, and gold stripes are in evidence Rt all social functions, ns they have been for the past eighteen months. The summer cottage colony is to be as big as ever, and nbout all the avail able villas are taken now by thoc who icome to the shore and rent. A large element of Cape May's cottage colony own their summer homes here, mid the Tenting element do this act about two or three years, and then get acclimated. and as the older visitors say. "get sand la their shoes" and can't leave Cape Jlay thereafter, which accounted for the appearance here generally of the same family season after season. These associations formed in the hot season here, cause many to continue their as sociation for social purposes in the cities from which thev come. ' Golf Club Open The Cape May (!olf Club, founded about eighteen years ago by the late iTohn C. Bullitt nnd others of Phila delphia, is the main center of social activity during the daytime, and it is on the veranda of this club house that many social events about the cottages and other places arc arranged. Tho club house is now open for the sea son, and the links are the daily Mecca of many lovers of the royal game, who go over its eighty-acre eighteen-hole course with extreme pleasure, and se cure healthful benefits from the working around the course. The chairman of the greens committee is Dr. Charles X. soiMKR nnsnuTS SEA II,E CITY. X. J. BELLEVUE HOTEL AND CAFE The brightest spot In Sea Isle City. Excellent food and good service. HKACH IIAVEX. X. J. i i i HOTEL BALDWIN. SSSS5SSSS8SS5. BE ACH.HAVEN . Ml . J. BayorScaftonvallRooms SE.SOX 1919 NEW OWNERSHIP MANACEJIENI E "M Capacttr 400. Otis elevator. Steam heat. Hot nnd cold sea, water, j " Electric Ushts. Dining room serrlce and cuisine nnsurpassed. Orchestra. Danclns. Sulllnr. Bathing. Fishing 8 " Sun Tarlor. Tea Room. Garage. Excellent Automobile Roads J Sj M. F. Wcrrlngton. Associated with -. f. 5 5 roinscma ana fiorenton Hotels. St. A A x-eiersourK, Florida. W l-.nan 'L''rT" rt-Mprn - A.-.-rwi.iiiTil-"'r. na. ri n 1 1 uuwm SEA isl.i; CITY. X. J. SAFEST BATHING BEACH ON THE JERSEY COAST Three miles of ocean-front boardwalk,; fine Yacht Club ; deep waterway for boating and fishing ; good hotels and boarding houses, SEA ISLE CITY is without a peer among the South Jersey Coast resorts. Public Band Excellent train service on Jiamvay. $i,d& round-trip excursion every Sunday via P. It. R. Cottages are renting fast this year. If you haven't made your arrangements tgv you win De disappointed it indicate the best season W. M. STRUTHERS, City Clerk Sea Isle City, N.J. : I Hotel Stevens Directly on the Uoardwalk. Ameri can and European. R. T STEVENS iA Prop. ?.!& il'O- ' lHKflRHF? Ji nsssssssLBssKk.asfstfr,'? s Vv , u ; o s M laaaaflsssaaBBrfsaHK? :'. W" m BEACH HAVEN, N. J. Davis, of rhiladelphla. who has a hand some summer home ou ltencli nvcuue, in the Xew Cape May section. The club house is a spacious Colonial man sion, and is the place where Henry Clay was entertained when ho came hero in August, 1S47. The Cap May Yacht Club, located at Schellingers Landing, the head of the Cape May harbor, which covers nn expanse of ."00 acres, is also now open for the season. Its membership in cludes n number of prominent I'hlla- delphians. chief among whom are Con- troller John M. Walton. Itohert (trier, and Commissioner T. Woodward Trai- I nor, of thester. It will this season I have a few yacht races, nfter a hiatus ot two years, caused ny me use oi inei Cape May harbor for naval purposes. Itestrietions nre now lifted, and the old time yachting spirit will be revived. The Corinthian Yacht Club, which i.s on the south side of the Cape May har bor, and adjoining the newly established naval air station, and aeroplane sta tion, on the side of the Cape May Navy Yard, nnd which has been used by the navy for headquarters for the section base since the fire at Kewell's 1'oint. on July 4, last, lias again been turned over to the club, nnd from its docks there will be many aquatic events, and other social events during the summer. Commodore John 1'. 1'orsythe. 'V ice Commodore J. Wallace Hnllowell and others will lead the happenings there during the season. Hocli and I,lne Fishing' Hook and line fishing in the harbor is excellent nnd the disciples of Izunk Walton are enjoying the catching of heavy strings of weakfish, kingfish nnd 'Cape May goodies. The fish have been running in large schools for the past fortnight, and the finny tribe arc giving the nnglers much amusement. Fishing is also good off shore, in the SITMMER RESORTS REACH IIAVEX. X. J. The Breakers Children's Paradise Boating, Bathing, Fishing Booklet V. A. AUSTIN, Manager nEAcn n.vvKx. x. .i. SEA ISI.K CITY. X. .1. fg -i . . . r ? rsm'MmiJjJUi lJ riiJ- ' l Ti- rrTVfl JU J3Jlial i ' tlti-'i'-ri-4i r-o.. I ISkkJiht AJl -TL The Queen of Seaside Resorts Where Health and Pleasure Abound Concerts Throughout the Season both the Pennsylvania and Philadelphia & Reading you ao not act quickly. Motel bookings in the history of the resort. Kevstoni Phoni H-M Auto Supplies West Jersey Garage We do repairing of all kinds Gasoiine-Oil J. P. Delaney, Jr., Prop, 122-26 West Jersey Ave. Sea Isle City, N. J. uSSBESp&S rro S-.Jll." i'va ir 'V ,. -"rffca- -... . - ' ; , . a. S'Sfs !' " " V" 5'-, '.V : , ,1, itellfaM WdmiittKinitr'.. " fi" ' tlifin iiiififfi 'i i .Tv '-i&kktfm r EVENING PUBLIC Atlantic ocean, and the boats nre going off with n goodlv number of sportsmen who enjoy the deep sea hook and line fishing. The bathing has begun, nnd daily the edge of old Neptune is the scene of dis porters in the hiirf. The water, of course, is cool, owing to the carli-, ness of the season, but in another fort night the usual crowds ill take to the ocean bath. The fashionable hour here is always between 11 and 1 o'clock. nnd the evenness of the strand on the Cape May beach reipiircs no .waiting for the title, and ns the beach is free from gullies nnd holes tin life lines are needed for protection, but in the months M-MMKK RII)RTS SOIMKR RESORTS I1E (ll IIAVEX. N J U 1IECII I1AVI.X. N J. V f' SjS, . JL "if nraa JST" I d C( rl & R8 ifl 't ! V'sbbiI JrJW' NEW JERSEY JVearest-jSeasfiore Z&sort foltftfa'a&pma "The Peer or Seaside as Well as Bayside Resorts" .na.r.'! n.?v'S '" 'oen'nl on I.onc Heach Islinrt, with tne Atlantic Ocenn on one aldn and famous rlarnfgat Hay nn th other l'INIi AUTOMIIIill.R HOAIIS A new hrldre acrnaa Mtila Ekit Harbor Hnv connects Beach llaipn with the mainland, making It ery accessible for inotctlsts It will he to your advantage to InvettlKnte Deach Haen Mtore deciding upon your summer home Hilt season. Miniehed rottagea nnw renting Numerous hotels and "loai-dlng houiies. Ileached via Pennsylvania Railroad. Address llomucii flerk for 'Mutrated booklet 1 fe'lk The St. Rita ran.. B0, Dease 1 i i The Engleside Beach Haven has the best combination of seashore features on the Atlantic Coast. X Matchless bay for sailing, always good fishing, perfect beach and bathing. UTHK ENCJLESIDE has all modern conveniences, private baths with salt and fresh water, and. Is a home as well as a hotel. Sure relief from liay feier. Open June 20th to .September. Send for booklet. fi TERFECT fl RAVEL TENNIS COURTS THE ENGLESIDE COMPANY, Inc., Owners ROBT. F. ENGLE, Treas. and iMgr. Beach Haven, N. J. SKA ISI.E CITV. X. J. faesf I CITY OCEAN PIER One of ths finest of Hi kind on tha coast. havo inada blr Improvement (or this Mason. Beautiful, new, spacious danco floor, tvlth tha best of muslo. Motion pictures. Playground (or tho kiddles. Flshlnc of all kinds. oEVKrtAOEa light lunch D. Cini Ocean Pier G. Sea Ids CUy, N. J. LEDGER of July and August n corps of life gunrds are employed as a part of the police fprcc of the resort, who do a double dutv In looking after reckless 'bathers and the prevention of nuy ttn , ruly actions or breaches of law and order on the strand. Cape May's newly elected city com missioners, elected on May 11 nnd In stalled on May -'0, are buckling down to work to put the place in inorougn readiness for the summer's life. In 101fi Cape May adopted the commission form of government, nnd its first mayor, William Xi. Stevens, was nctlve. and a result of his administration was the building of the .$100,000 Convention Hall Tier In front ot the site of the razed famous old Stockton Hotel. It is the scene of most of the semi-public nnd public events. Mayor Stevens, by reason of ill health, resigned in Janu ary last and remftved to Florida. The new commissioners, however, nre headed by a man whose activity in the past made him high man in the recent elec tion, Frederick .l Melvin. He bears hii seventy-four years, lightly, nnd was In 1881 to lSSowind from 10015 to 1010 the mnvor of the city under the old form of government. Iteing past grand master mason of the Masons of New .Tersev, and a high man in the Philadel phia Commnndery of Knight Templars, he hns a large acquaintance. Mnvor Melvin. who when in ofhee before brought to Cape May for encamp ment the Philadelphia State 1'enC.ibles, the Washington Mght Infantry nnc. the Fifth Maryland Keginn'iit. will devote most of his time in trying to induce large assemblages of business and other organizations to hold the summer time sessions here in the Convention Hall Pier, which will seat comfortably about ."000 persons. His principal slogan is cleanliness of streets and public places and nn effort will be mntle to have the private property owners vie with the public in keeping their beloiiRiiigSi in clean nnd neat condition. Otherwise, he wants a beautiful Cape May for the visitors' eyes when they appear. The order is to not allow a scrap of paper. An ideal rendezvous for those seeking rest, recreation and pleasure by the' sea. SafrH Surf lIMMnjr. , llnrst Surr and nay llnhlni. (UUnK. MontlnK. , CrMliblnit. An unenoalei! summer I'lurqrnunil fnr children. The American Medical Congress pronounced Beach Haven one of the three districts in the United States immune to hay fever. The Eneleside The Breakers Capacity. 10O F. A. Austin, Mrr. Opens June 20. Capacity, sno n. V. Engle. Mar. I. W. HEUUY. f.endlnr' Real Estate Man. ' y-J?.JVIUtF:l:- Vaclitlnir nnil Flslilna- Parties. , .. ,.-. ,.v, ,,..,. ,,,(,., ,, ..,,. Beach Haven, N.J. ska isi.e rrrv. . j. ,Mg$erseyi Resort is r- AMERICAN PLAN Directly .on the Beach WAVNE M, STnUTIIEns. Prop. Rate on Application lion ' u At thjl&elphia; 'WJpfeBAYV oMgio- or other refuse to be seen on the beach longer tnnn is necessary to gather such for tho public dumns. The new commissioner of public works, Including streets, is Ocorge'P. AVentzcll, nu actlvo business man, who nas long ocen n leaucr in the Hoard of Trade, but who served In public office but six months before in the old coun- cllmanic body. He is possessed of "a bug on good streets, nnd the bench front boulevard, which stretches five miles along the beach front inside of the bonrdwalk will be by him put in the best of condition, work having already been started. This driveway has noth ing between it nnd the ocenn view, as only the bonrdwalk is between, nnd It has been the unalterable custom of the authorities that no cnt,chpcnny booths should be built on the ocean side of the driveway, to obstruct tho view of the cottages which arc so beautifully located on (he land side of the drive,' with their charming foliage of hydran geas, so peculiar to Cane May. This avenue nnd all other streets in the re sort are bis personal care for better ment and beautification. And his two weeks' work Is nlrcady bringing results. The commissioners have engaged J. BUMMER RESOnTfl CAPE MAY. X. J. The Most Advantageously Situated Resort on the Jersey Coast Cape May occupies a unique position among summer resorts, fortit alone offers every form of country, seashore and inland water sport and pleasure. Located on the mainland, it is not cramped for room, and devotees of golf, tennis, baseball, etc., have ample opportunity to enjoy their favorite pastime. The'Cape May Golf Club boasts of one of the finest links on the coast, and here frequent tournaments bring together some of the best players in the East. . l Roomy, picturesque bays and inlets make boating, fishing, etc., especially enjoyable, while Cape May Harbor is the headquarters for many famous yachtsmen., One of the best known features of Cape May is its unrivaled bathing beach, hard and smooth as a dancing floor, which slopes out to deep water so gently that even the little tots can enjoy surf bathing in perfect safety. The enjoyment of your vacation largely depends on the climate, and ,in this respect Nature' has been especially kind to Cape May. Situated down at the very tip of New Jersey, with the ocean washing its entire frontage and the quiet waters of Delaware Bay reaching for miles up its side, the resort is con tinually fanned by cooling, invigorating breezes. Mosquitoes, the bane of so many coast resorts, are practically unknown at Cape May, owing to the scientific campaign of extermination carried on under State supervision. , The resort Js under a new set of commissioners Mayor Frederick J. Melvin, William K. Shcppard and Gcorfre P. WentzcllJ-all of whom are progressive men, whose terms began on May 20th, for four years. i ' &: DWYES RESTAURANT 406 Washington Street Breakfasts : Full-Course Dinners : Suppers Deviled Crabs and Salads Roast Chicken and Steak Dinners Dinner Served From 5 P. M. to 8 P. M. ICE CREAM (Home Made) CAKES and PIES Colonial Hotel Thoroughly renovated through out; rooms with private baths; elevator. Opens for 22d season Juno 15. ' W. H. CHURCH Owner and Proprietor BRA 1BI.B CITV. X. 4. BUSCH'S HOTEL I.nrgo airy rooms. Klectric llehts. Kit- client taJile j)6ard,' Phones. lJiff.WtestsslI-. " Fred Zimmerman, an old time Phila delphia musician, to lead the orchestra nt tho convention hiill pier' during the season they have set, from July Fourth to Labor Day. For tho younger set thero will bo dances- each evening, and concerts in the afternoons and Sundays for the older ones who prefer not to trip the light fantastic. The Hoard o'f Trade's committee is busily engaged in preparing a proper program for Independence Day. and there will be nn event which will at tract the attention of the patriotic. The night display of fireworks from the ocean will be elaborate, , It is proposed to have an Abraham Lincoln Day hero on July .11, which will be the seventieth anniversary of the visit here of the martyr President. lie and Mrs. Lincoln came to the old( Man sion House (furncd iu 1850), on July 31, 1849. Tho register of the hotel with Lincoln's own hnndwritlng signature, is still preserved, nnd is owned by former Senator Lewis T. Stevens, of Cape May. V The Columbia Hotel Is open for the season under the management ot its owners, J. W, Mccray & Brother, and SUMMER. RESORTS OAI'K MAY. X. J. CAPE Mar For' Booklets Containing Information a8 to Cottages, Hotels, Etc., Address , E. J. JERRELL Secy. Board of Trade Merchants' National Bank Building CAPE MAY, N. J. BE IDEAL RESORT STOCKTON SURF BATHS CAPE.MAY, N.J. Strictly Sanitary The Season's Latest Models J. C. LITTLE MANAGER CONVENTION 'HALL DRUG SHOP MILLER BROTHERS Soda Fountain Candy : Cigars rhone, fcejstoqe tt J ' u , U y " r) n V x r -;- is entertaining a goodly number ot vlsl torsi The Windsor, an all the year hotel, Is under the same management of Miss II. Hatpin. The New Stockton is being operated by its owner, Mr. S. D, Davis, who has had it four years. The Lafayette 'will be again under the same ownership management of Colonct John Tracy, who has' been, its proprietor for thirty years. The .Bal timore Inn is also, under tho ownership and management of Kmma D. Harri son, who has successfully conducted it since 1804. The. Colonial, is aso under tho management of its' owner, William H. Church, who has, as well as the others, n largo permanent clientele; Mr. and Mrs. J. Wallace Htllowell have taken a cottage for the summer at Ocean street and Columbia avenue, and their son and dnughter-ln-lnw, Mr. .and Mrs. J. Wallace Hallowell, Jr., have also taken a cottage, near by.. , Mr. and Mrs. Henry D. Cassard, of Germantpwn, arc at a cottage on New Jersey avenue for tho summer. Mr. nnd Mrs. Robert Qrier aro oc cupying their villa on Washington street for tho season, Mr. nnd Mrs. John' E. Lafore and BPantER RESORTS CAl'B MAY. ,X. J. TROY LAUNDRY 405 Washington St. 15th Season Under the Same Management HARRY E. BALM Proprietor, WINDSOR rira"Crv7m-.r:ffi n KWMULeiauuU)MI km Wvi4-;v-cr,fVvr?- Directly on the beach, overlooking the ocean. All rooms have sea view. Private Bathi Sun Parlor Elevator Booklet R. HALPIN COTTAGES'FOR RENT FENDERSON&CO. 618 Washington Street CALL, or writs (or Information regarding ata or rent of cottages, J. H. HUGHES 410 WASHINGTON STREET CARROLL VILLA Jackson Street (Kear Beach) lAtMY-JMAj, XM.J. ,mbs". Oi ,H9AJbktbon, ) CAPE MAT, N.J. FttflKfe TJIIIFT. ii -riisaii AMH ; Kj-r ;J Xtlaa HtntiAl Tnfn.lt M .rf In n XVliatllnj,. ..Oil UIUUVI JJUIV.U, W ... , bw;mW - ton street" cottage for the season". f . J- Mr. arid Mm. Wilson McCrcady'h'atej- opened their Hughes street cotlag&Jforr the summer senson. Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Lengcrt, ot Diamond street, nre in the cottage ou Columbia, avenue for the season. Mr. ajd Mrs, Kdgar Nicholson have come tohelr summer home, ou Ocean street, for the summer. Dr. and Mrs; Thompson II. Westcott, will open their Columbia nvcnuo cot- Inge for the season, Mr. nnd Mrs. Joshua Ash Pearson have their cottage on Beach avenue ready for the summer's life. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Coxo have a cottage on Stockton avenue tor the summer. . Mr. nnd Mrs. Harry D. Westcotf, of Philadelphia, havo been passing some days nt the cottage of former Attorney General nnd Mrs. John W. Westcottr, at their Stockton avenue cottage. Mr. and Mrs. Morton It. Alexander, havo been) enjoying tho early Beasoii here. Mr. Alexander is n promln-isT member of the Cape May Yacht Club Mr. and ilrs. Jacou nare nnvo encd their Congress street villa .for ope the o summer. SDJIStER RESORTS CArH MAY. X. J. . HOTEL COLUMBIA CAPE MAY, n: J. Service Our Motto Newly furnished throughout, fiooms with bath and en suite. LarKoporches: levator. Tha hotel gets lu. produce and milk aupply from Its own f'arpi. BookFet, J. W. MECRAV & BRO. """ " '-rrJzz&d y ,. ARCADE PHOTO SHOP ti Photahranhu i ... w in AM Its OranchM -:'ui rm- feMA W'-AWmm m -! '; M I 3 i u , 1 , 1 ,t .tit
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