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1 1 ASBURY PARK EVENING PRESS. MONDAY, AUGUST 22, 1927. OF MONMOUTH AND COUNTIES OCEAN NEWS UNION BEACH LETS RED BAHK MOVES Tactical Reserves 'Save' GYPSY IS HELD FOR- AFTER AUTO CRASH 'Stmn Is Gained SCHOOL CONTRACT TO BUY PARK SITE shore FwmVestmction- KEANSBURG THEFT i -a: a rn. ir i i- ct noil. Camp Moore Training By "Mobilizing" 28,000 Men For Defense of Seacoast.

Report On Remaining $300,00 Is Due Next Month Reelects Officers. William Crabtree Arrested After Mid-day Robbery of Vegetable Store Boro Attorney Is Preparing Ordinance For Purchase of Dock and Land. RED BANK, Aug. 22. Attorney Warren H.

Smock, Red Bank boro counsel, is at present working upon an ordinance which, if passed and carried out, will result in the establishment of a new municipal park. The present plans of the boro council call for the purchase of a disused steamboat dock and property along the Shrewsbury river, to be used for One of the most interesting features of the camp proved to be the Cottage Park Building Total Over $35,000. UNION BEACH, Aug. 22. Contracts totaling more than $35,000 were awarded for the erection of an addition to the Cottage Park school at a meeting of the Board of Education held in the Florence avenue school Friday evening.

Bids were close in mcst cases and there was considerable enthusiasm as the estimates were opened. The room was crowded with representatives from concerns reaching form summer, as chairman of the executive committee made the annual report of that body, showing the progress made so far by the Protective association. Emphasizing the magnitude and importance of the work, Senator Gable declared the condition which had existed for generations could not be remedied nfT rinnrl, hut exprnimrt his confidence that continuel support of the project would bring out desired results. His report declared in part: CAMP MOORE, SEA GIRT, Aug. 22.

The tactical headquarters staff of the 7Sth Division Organized Reserves, completed their training at the divisional contact camp, here, yesterday by theoretically mobilizing a war strength division of 28,000 of ficers and men and repulsing an invading enemy Intent upon demolish-mr the entire Jersey coast with Its thousands of summer visitors and hundreds of hotels and cottages, to the satisfaction of Colonel Edward A. Shuttleworth, U. S. camp commander, and his staff of regular army instructors. Augmented by most of the line and staff officers of the division, thsse reserve officers, working under real war conditions, put in 14 days of Intensive training and admitted on their departure they felt better equipped to perform the duties as- signed them at any time since ths 78th division, "New Jersey's Own" was reorganized following tho World war in which most of them took an active part.

Under the supervision of Colonel Walter A. Dempsey, of Westfleld, divisional chief of supplies and wartime quartermaster of the Second Division, the 28,000 men were fully equipped for field service in problems and paper work. The task required the assistance of the en tips medical staff for physlcial examinations first, the divisional train for hauling everything required, the housing and massing of the entire outfit and the help of the intelligence unit to weed out undesirables. NEW MONMOUTH Rev. William Bralsted, pastor of the Red Bank Baptist church, occupied the pulpit of the local Baptist church yesterday morning.

Russell easier led the meeting of the Baptist Christian Endeavor society last night. The meeting was held In the women's club house at Ideal Beach. Miss Gertrude Furlong of Jersey City spent the week end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Furlong.

Preliminary plans are being made for the fall and winter activities of the Holy Name society of St. Mary's Roman Catholic church. Among those who will direct these activities are the rector, Rev. Joseph F. Hughes, who is spiritual director of the society; William Kelly, Marcus Mollar, Joseph Red-dineton and Georges Fournler.

Mrs. William Havilsnd of Little Silver has been visiting Mis. J. Crawford Compton of Bay Kldo Heights, Timothy Reddlngton, who Is connected with the produce trade in New York, was home for the week end. Miss Lucille Roach of Jersey City was an over-Sunday visitor at the home of her parentB, Mr.

snd Mrs. Charles Roach, Mrs. Catherine Benner Is vjsltlng relatives In New York. ARDENA Miss Jennie Butcher of New York Is spending some time at her homestead here. Miss Alice Bailey and John Simon-son of Newark spent Wednesday with Mr.

Simonson's cousin, Mrs. William Harvey Smith. Miss Dorothy Freeland has returned to.her home at West Fhrms after being operated upon for mastoiditis at the Taul Kimball hospital, Lakewood. Word has been received 'of the death of Alfred Rush, formerly of this place, who resided In Newark. Mr.

Rush, his sister and two others were in a bot Sunday afternoon when it capsized and Mr. Rush was drowned. The others escaped. Twelve local young' girls enjoyed Friday evening at Asbury Park. Among them were: The' Misses Ida Huff, Eleanor an Hlso, Louise Dreycr and a girl friend, Lucy Kaucrt, Una Taylor, Jennie Armstrong, Lillian Brown, Edna Huff, Ethel Vnn Brunt, Mary Patterson and Mrs.

'Edgar Richards. Greyhound races are gaining popularity In England, Bradley Beach Court Finds Newark Woman and Penn-sylvanian Are Guilty. RECKLESS, LOSES LICENSE Charged and countercharged with reckless" driving, Mrs. Marguerite Keller of 659 Sanford avenue, Newark, and Bruce I. Doyle of Stockcr-town, Northampton county, wra each fined $10 by Recorder Joseph R.

Megrltln the police court last night. The charges were the result of an accident between cars driven by the two at Ocean Park and Madison avenues Sunday morning. The auto driven by Mrs. Keller had been pior ceeding south on Madison avenuo and was In collison with that of Doy.e the intersection. In attempting to avert a collison, Doyle drove his auto Into Madison avenue, and his car swung around in such a manner that its left rear fender struck the right front fender of Mrs.

Keller's auto. Officer Rocky Warner issued the summonses, Charged with reckless driving and causing an accident in that he ran into an electric light standard on the Ocean boulevard, Joseph Hausler, taxi driver of Bradley Beach had his license revoked for two years. He was summonod by Officer J. if Ca-narn. As it pulled from the curb into the highway, an auto driven by Salvatore Ordino, 1411 Springwood avenue, As-bury Park, collided with an auto driven by Harry Errlckson, 22 Union avenue, Manasquan, who had been proceeding south on Main street.

At a hearing that followed, Ordino was fined the costs of court for recklass driving. Officer Daniel Convery issued 'the summons. Four persons were fined $25 each on charges of disorderly conduct. They were Lawrence Jensen, John Leiter. Peter Boyle and Gertrude Hudson, all of New York.

They were arrested by Officer William Moore. John Calloway of Union City was fined $2 for parking his auto in a restricted lone. Officer Harvey Gaunt issued the ticket. POLICE COT INSTEAD OF BED ON SAND When Arthur Sanford of 12th avenue and River road, Belmar, saw two figures, visible only tinder the dim, distant light of a street lamp, carry-lug a bundle between them, under Campbell's pavilion on Shark river at 11.85 Saturday night, it did not look right to him. So he telephoned police headquarter and recited what he had seen to Sergeant Lon Crandell.

Chief of Police Howland and Officer La Vance went to the pavilion and found two youths there, spreading blankets on the ground under the structure, in preparation for a night's sleep. The youths were Stephen Buttor of SJS past 89th street, Roselle, and Henry Borowser, also of Roselle. At the chief's invitation, they went to headquarters and spent the night on comfortable cots in the lockup, as Invited, but not compulsory, guests of the boro. HOLDS ABANDONED CAR FREEHOLD, Aug. 22.

Chief of County Detectives John M. Smith is holding here a Nash coupe automobile, bearing license No. 12575, found abandoned two miles out of Freehold on the Adelphia road Saturday afternoon, where the car was said to have been observed by nearby residents all that day. The car had been disabled by a burned out bearing. Chief Smith had the car towed te local garage and impounded pending the finding of the owner.

It is believed that the car had been stolen and when It became disabled was deserted along the road. LEONARDO 'Miss Phyllis Aschenbach of East Orange is visiting Miss Anita Hammer. H. P. Meyer and family have moved from New Tork to the Marshall property on Center avenue.

Norman Burdge spent the week end In New Tork. Victor BasHon of Newark spent the week end here. Mrs. Lena Qubbronsch was an over Sunday guest of friends in New Tork. Misses Leola and Mildred Kaiser are visiting relatives In Newsrk.

Arthur Larsen will resume his studies st Indiana university early next month. The Mlddletown township high school which Is now open for the registration ejf students, will start Tuesday, Sept. 6. Mr. and Mrs.

Norman Shetty and their children of Rutherford sre sojourning here. BAYHEAD Mrs. Charles Beldler, Mr. and Mrs. J.

V. Cattus and Mr. and Mrs. Tracey Vought have left for an extensive tour to Arisona. The party expects to be gone about a month.

Miss Jessie Owen, who has been spending part of the summer here as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Willis Rose, left for a short tour of the west and Canada. Bay Head Buboes, a playlet for the benefit of the Bay Head Tacht club, will be held at the Lorraine theater here Friday evening. Ersklne Hazar of Cucaracha, is spending a few weeks here, visiting his sister and brother at their summer cottage on Maine avenue and Howe street.

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Stockton, $rd, nf Princeton are spending the remainder of the summer here at the Rankin Johnson cottage on the ocean-front. Mrs. Guilford C.

Babcock of Morris-town is spending a few days here, visiting her daughter, Mrs. Edward Ludlow. Richard Powell, popular Bay Head summer resident, hss wired friends of his safe arrival In Europe, where he is louring. Miss Jeanet Lobleln of New Brunswick Is spending the summer here with her parents at their summer cottage pn the oceanfront. demonstration given by the First Dl- i vision Signal company in which radio, telegraph, telephone and semaphore communicating and signalling devices were actually set up to cover an area of several squar miles, operated by reserve corps men under the supervision of regulars and problems conducted as if in the theater of operations.

Another interesting featurs was the report of Major Charles R. Morris, of Elizabeth, divisional finance officer, who made up the monthly payroll of the entire division, which amounted to $1,500,000. In addition to those reserve officers here on active duty, several hundred others at their own expense attended the camp and participated in the field problems and lectures. "In my opinion," said Colonel Shuttleworth, "this year's camp was the most successful no far conducted by the regular army officers assigned to this division. The reserve officers were ksen for the hard work laid out In the schedule, were as attentive as if under real war conditions, and I am sure that if called again Into active service the division would uphold the wonderful record it' made in France during.

tho World, war." Captain Mahlon K. Taylor, U. S. A. and Major John i K.

Powell, of Me-tuchen, won the quoit throwing contest of the defeating Colonel Dempsey end Lieut. Colonel Carroll Pildeau, of Elizabeth, who have held the camp championship for several years. FINED AT MANASQUAN MANASQUAN, Aug. 22. Charged by Officer James Enright of the local police department with being drunk and disorderly, Julius Johanson of Manasquan Beach, was arraigned be.

fore Recorder William Thorp and fined $15 and costs this morning. Charged by Chief of Police Theodore Longstreet with passing the red light, Jack Feldman of Keyport was fined $5 and costs, yesterday. John R. Shallow of Bloomfleld, was arrested by Officer Jansen, charged also with passing the" red light, snd he also paid a fine of $5 and coats, yesterday. Charged by Officer Enright with i speeding, George H.

Downing of West Brighton, S. was fined $3 and costs, Saturday, ALLEN HURSTP0L0 VICTOR SPRING LAKE HEIGHTS, Aug. 22. i The Allenhurst polo team defeated Spring Lake here yesterday afternoon by 10 to 5. Henley, playing for Allenhurst scored six uf his team's 10 goals.

The lineups: Allenhurst (10) No. 1 Carton N'o. 2 Henley No. 3 pye Back Packman Spring Lake (5) No. 1 Kcrtscher o.

2 Collnl No. 3 H. Maxwell Back R. Maxwell, Jr. Substitutions Siring Lake: Ross, ton for Collin.

Allenhurst: Mon-trczza for Carlon. Goals Spring Lako: Collin If. Maxwell' 2. II, C. MaMvell, jr.

"Al-' lrnhurst: Henley 6. Turkman 2, Mn--zza 2. EATONTOWN The boro council mspcctoj the delinquent tax lists at an adjourned me-tlng held at the Municipal build-lug. Weekly meetings and practice arc being b'itl every Friday by the Crescent band. Tho Ideal Mutual grocery buiness has been moved from the Schick building to the new building.

rtcady-lo-wcar clothing tially. unknown in India, is prac- MISS LORIEL MAE CARR ip i I ft'! 1 POINT PLEASANT, Aug. 2'2. One-half of the sought by the Manasquan River Protective association for the defense of the Manasquan inlet has bsen pledged, and the probability of the federal government contributing the remaining $300,000 likely ill be known next month, it was brought out Saturday night at the annual meeting of the association in the Pine Bluff inn, here. Present officers w-sre reelected for the coming year, with the exception of the secretary, W.

D. Stanford, who has resigned. Mayor Lloyd Riddle of Manasquan will again serve as president of the body, which has as its purpose the opening and enlarging of the channel, which has been closed since March, 1926, and its permanent protection by the construction of Jetties. Other officers are: Vice president, Mrs. Enola C.

Mangold; secretary, Howard N. Folk; treasurer, William Curran; trustees, former Senator Vivian Frank Gable, William J. Blair, Clarence Chafey, M. B. Parker, James E.

Robinson, Myron Pearce, Clifford Brant, Stanley Nichols and B'rank B. Conover. More than 50 members of tho association attended the meeting, which was opened by President Riddle, He appointed as a nominating committee K. E. Lamberton, A.

P. Pritt, Dr. E. S. Sherman and Charles E.

Carpentlr. Former Senator Gable, a Philadel-phian residing in Point Pleasant earn EIGHT WEEKEND CASES I AT HAZARD HOSPITAL1 LONG BRANCH, Aug. 22 Mrs. Harry Taylor, 1105 Summerfield avenue, Asbury Park, Mrs. William Taylor of Eatontown and -Mrs.

Alexander Senselli of 12 Grand avenue. Long Branch, are medical patients in Hazard hospital. Joseph and Salvatore Calabrese, children of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Calabrese.

190 Oakwood avenue. Lonar i Branch, underwent operations yes-j terday for removal of their tonsils and adenoids. Mrs. Austin Yals of Eatontown submitted to an operation Saturday fo ran infection of her left thumb. Randolph Chinery of West Long; Branch underwent an operation yesterday for the removal of an abscess on his neck.

Donald Lenonler, Keansburg, who fell and fractured his right anklo on the pier at that place, had the bone X-rayd and set yesterday. GIVES LOG CABIN PARTY MIDDLEAOWN. Aug. 22. Miss Drusilla Matthews entertained a number of friends Saturday night at her father's large log cabin in the Hominy hills.

The evening was passed pleasantly in playing cards and dancing to radio music. At 11 o'clock an old fashioned New England supper was served. The guests were: Mr. and Mrs. Daniel T.

Hendrlckson, Mr. and Mrs. Albert J. Hendrlckson, Mr. and Mrs.

Alvin F. Blacksmith, Mr. and Mrs. Morgan B. Eilert, Mr.

and Mrs. Philip J. Dinkelberg and Daniel Hendrlckson, jr. The members of the Hamilton Methodist church held services at the log cabin yesterday afternoon. UNION BEACH The local police force, under the direction of Chief Thomas Lyons, is planning for a big ftall next Saturday evening In the Union Avenue flrehouse.

The Bluebird orchestra will furnish the music. One of tho latest improvements to the beach front is the refuse cans which the police department has placed there. Mr. and Mrs. Russell V.

Wells spent Saturday and Sunday with Mrs. Well'B brother, Fred Cummlngs of Lambert-vllle. Lambertville was Mrs. Wells' home before her marriage. Mrs.

Herman Krauser and her son, Howard have returned to their Union City home after spending the summer with Mrs. Krauser's sister, Mrs. Shirley Leavltt, who resides on Laurel avenue. E. Steldle has accepted a position in Perth Amboy.

He was formerly in the employ of Morrlsey and Walker. Harry L. Coffee has received word of the death of his brother, who passed away a few hours after reaching his home, in California. He had been spending some time In Union Beach snd seemed to be In fnlr health upon leaving here. About 60 members and friends of the True Blue Girls' club motored to Col- umbla park by one of Rollo's buses last Friday evening All were well 1 pleased with the evening's pleasure.

The We-SIx Girls' club will hold their regular meeting this evening at the I home of Anna Tankowskl, who resides on Stone road. It took three of Rollo's largest buses i to accomodate the crowd who went to Olympic park last Friday evening with the Ladles' auxiliary of Union Beach Fire company, No. 1, located on Union avenue. The trip was acclaimed a success. MIDDLETOWN Mr.

snd Mrs. Edward Frith of Lyons Farms spent the week end with Mrs. Frlth's aunts, the Misses Patterson. Miss Catherine O'Donnell of South River Is the guest of Mrs. Frsnk Brasch, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. William Uarrabrant entertained friends from Newark over Sunday. Mr. and Mrs.

William Calabreo spent the week end In New Tork. Miss Marcla Gueller of Brooklyn Is stopping with Mrs. Robert Miller, Jr. Mrs. Henry Nlenatedt Is entertaining Miss Catherine Cairns of New York.

Miss Beatrice Bennett will continue her studies another year at the Conservatory of Mtislo In Net? Miss Agnes Kane of New Tork spent iho week end with her father, William Ki'ne, Mr mid Mrs. Henry 11, Sumerall were ov visitors to New York. v-a, I I I I I I POLICE REFUSE DETAILS KtANSBURG, Aug. 22. FoUowlntf a daylight robbery, William Crabtree, a gypsy, was arrested and held without bail on suspicion of having broken and entered the store of Joliu.

Hart on Main street, this boro, 1 Mr. Hart, who conducts a vegetable store, had left his clerk in charge during the forenoon and she lOclsedf up before going to lunch shortly, after; 12 o'clock. During her runch botir, f'ns thief entered thru a rear 'window' opened the cash register, and escaped ith' about. $65. No particulars could be Jeawed from police, however, due to their ban on news.

Mrs. George Wilkins, who lives next to the market, had noticed a character loitering about the store prior to the robbery, and Crabtree was ar rested on her description, HS is being held without pending further Investigation. Police apparently were active ovfr the weekend, since Recorder William A. Haag is reported to have been bri the bench for several hours, disposing of cases. It is understood that most of the hearings were for minor offenses.

START ATBAY HEAD Women's Singles Begin, With Men's Events Scheduled to Start Tomorrow. A BAY HEAD, Aur. Ths ihti. eenth annual open tournament of th New Jersey Coast Tennis championship opened on the courts of the Bay-Head Yacht club here this tnornlng at 10,00 when the Women's singles started. The women's double will-get under way tomorrow at and on Wednesday at 10.00 the men' singles wil start.

The men's doubles as heretofore will be the final matches to played, getting underway Thursday at 3 p. m. 1 Last year's doubles for the men won by the team of Appel and Van Rynn and the men's singles was won by Van Ryan. Miss Alice Francis was the victor of the women's singles. 5 f' James Pope is chairman of this year's committee, assisted by W.

Itose, Miss Adel Entz and Mrs. P. Entries- to date are as Men's singles--James Pope of Albany; Harold A. Hunter of Toms River; S. Johnston tf lorAcSalr: V.

Van Lennep of Philadelphia; John Q. Bridges of East Orange; De-Beau of Westfleld; G. W. Hall of i Westfleld Gen. R.

C. Van Vleet of Shrewsbury; Charles Rauth of Bay, Head; Thomas Aid rich of Glen' Ridge; Harry Wolf of Jlontclair; J. O. Fewkslmry of Mantaloking; J. P.

Humpreys, Mantaloking; George Marker, New ark; Paul De B. Scott Orange; Wr. Kraft of Philadelphia: I W. W. Von Selde ee Spring Lake; L.

W. Von Seldeneck, Spring Lake; P. Stockton, ew York, Men's doubles James Pope of Al-! bany and Frank Kelly of J. G. Bridges of Mantaloking and F.

Van Lennep of CI. W. Hall and J. W. DeBeau of Westfleld; P.

Humphreys and C. Boocock nt' Mantaloking; J. G. Fewksbury and Pond; W. and Phlla and C.

I Rauth of Edgenater Park, I W. W. and L. Von Seledenck of- Spiing Lake; J. P.

Stockton of New York and partner. I Women's singles Miss Katherino Ktida of Elberon; Margaret Gold- smith of Elberon; Catherine Cincinnati, Ohio; Julia Q. Bennetti Elizabeth; Agnes Bergen, Phlladel--: phla; Virginia Hurst, Phila. Women's doubles -Katherine Aridat and Margaret Goldsmith of Agnes' Bergen ard Virginia Huratf Phila. SMOKE BUTN0 FIRE It is' ordinarily taken for granted thit where there Is smoke there is fire," but not so In Belmar last night.

The Stark-family returned to their apartment street, about 10 o'clock and found the kitchen In the rear and the bathroom filled with smoke, raptdly becoming denser. They look In vain for the fire, snd1 fearful of the unknown, called pofii headquarters for experts. An alarm was turned in and the firemen responded. The vamps arrived, but they, tv. were unsblvto trace the smoke to source.

Montreal is to spend $12,000,000 ta Improve its harbor. Bishop's Staghound Meeting Attacked. LONDON, Aug. 22. ()-The Hlshop of Taunton, the Rer, Charles Fane De Balls, Is being taken to task by some of his brother clergymen for attending a staghound meeting, "It Is rather disconcerting," writes Canon Wrlgley, Vicar of Clltheroe, "to read of the Lord Bishop's presence, clad, ws art In-' formed, In riding breeches and violent cravat, snd mounted upon a powerful by.

"I Ventura to think It Is n. plorahle that Episcopal sanction should be given to this sport wtfrn sre approaching a period in ehurch history-when muchd1. pends upon the respect and rev erenc which bishops ren eom- G0ASTNETW1ATCHES to ucean The successful bidders were as fol lows: General construction, John Salakl of Fords, heating and ventilating, Andrew T. Van. Cleve, Ocean Grove, plumbing, George V.

Stlllwell of Perth Amboy, and electrical work, George W. Jacobs, Keyport, $685. It was reported at the close of the meeting that Salaki Intends to break ground Wednesday and that he will employ all local men, many of whom have been experiencing some difficulty In finding employment nearby. John Noble Plerson and Son are the atchitects. The addition to the Cottage Park school will render adequate facilities for the boro for some time to come.

The new building will be. up todate in every way without being extreme in its architecture. POINT PLEASANT WOMAN BREAKS HER LEG IN FALL POINT PLEASANT. Aug. 20.

Mrs. Elmira Pearce, 83, one of this boro's oldest residents, is reported to be doing nicely, following a fall down an entire flight of stairs last Thursday, during which she broke one of her legs between the knee and ankle. The accident took place at the home of her son, James Pearce of Atlantic avenue, with whom she lives. Mrs. Pearce apparently went upstairs while her son and his wife were out of the house for a few minutes, and then stumbled on the stairs, due to her weakened She crawled from the foot of the stairs to the door, where she called for help.

Mrs. Walter Makln and Mrs. Warren Britton. who were sitting on the porch of Mrs. Makln's home, heard her and ft ent to her aid Just as Mr.

and Mrs. Pearce returned. Dr. E. S.

Carrigan treated the elderly ladyfor the break. MI6S BASSONE WILL SING IN LONG BRANCH TONIGHT LONG BRANCH, Aug. 22. Miss Mildred Bassone, soprano, will give a concert in tho Intermedial school auditorium on Morris avenue this evening at 8.30 o'clock. The proceeds will be used to continue her education.

She will be assisted at tho event by F. DeAngelis, tenor arid C. Martino Rossi, baritone. HORSE BURNS TO DEATH AS FIRE DESTROYS BIG BARN MANASQUAN, Aug. 22.

A horse was Burned to death in a fire which destroyed a large barn owned by Forman Allen, in Wall township, west of here, about 1 tlhs morning. The origin of the fire Is not known. Loss was not estimated. Local firemen were called and fought hard to conquer tho flames with chimicals, there being no water supply in the vicinity. KEYPORT Mr.

and MrB. Edward A. Whiting and children, William and Marion of Swampscott, were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Albert M.

Halgh of Maple place. Mr. and Mrs. Whiting were former residents of this boro. Mrs.

Isaac Pearson of Front street Is spending several weeks In Norwich, Conn. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert West and daughter, Doris of Maple place, are spending several days at Lake Ron-konkoma, L. 1,, Mrs.

West's former home. Miss Thelma Bedle of Waverly street Is spending the week end at Philadelphia, where he accompanied friends from Red Bank. Mrs. Frances Lackey has returned to her home on Church street after having spent three weeks with her niece, Mrs. Michael Ateshoglou, at Rockvlllc Center, L.

I. E. Tllton of Osborn street is enjoying his annual vacation from his duties as architect with the Brooklyn Union Gas company. The local fire committee has collected more than $1,000 to be used In the celebration of the fire department's 50th anniversary October 10. The dog catcher Is at work In Key-port, having caught 10 dogs the first day he engaged In the work.

He drove about tho boro In an automobile, was followed by Chief of Police Asbury Mount. Unclaimed dogs will he exterminated as the mayor and boro council have decided that dogs cannot run at large In this boro. In order to reclaim dog, an owner must first pay the catcher's fee which Is $4 and then secure a boro license. William Marlar of Osslnlng, N. returned today after having been the guest of Mrs.

A. M. Dick and family for the past two weeks. Mrs. Marlar will remain for a few days longer.

The carnival being conducted by the local firemen Is meeting with success, large numbers having been present each evening. The annual chicken supper will be Aug. 81. Miss Lillian Campbell has returned from a motiir trl In New York state. Dr.

and M-s. H. T. Hopkins of First street spent Friday In New York, where they celebrated the letter's birthday with theater and dinner party. Mrs.

Howard Hanson of Second street left yesterday with Mr. and Mrs. 8 Frank Mason and their children Frank, and June, on a motor trip to Canada. George A. Campbell of Maple place Is enjoying his vacation from duties In New York.

Norman White has resumed his duties as manager of the Atlantic snd Pacific store on Broad street, after having enjoyed his annual vacation, Mr. and Mrs. J. Leon Schanek snd children, J. Leon, and William, of I Maple place, motored to Llnwond this week, where Mrs.

Schsnck and children win visit for several rtavs as the ruosts of and Mis. Harold O. Kmlth. The racioon Is sometimes known as the "wash bear" because he washes nil him food before sating It. kL Councilman J.

Daniel Tuller started the movement at the council meeting last Monday night, when he Introduced a motion authorizing the boro attorney to draw up an ordl-. nance providing for the purchase of. the desired land. If the necessary specifications can be secured in time, the ordinance will be presented at the council session next Monday night, Mr. Smock declared today.

The price limit to be set by the ordinance is $40,000 and it is to be stipulated that the land shall be used for park purposes. The resolution which started the movement under way was passed unanimously, The property in question is an abandoned steamboat dock and about an aero and a half of land on the east side of Wharf avenue, near the Lyceum property, which tho boro purchased some time ago. It is owned by the Midland and Red Bank Steamboat company, operating between Midland Beach and New York. The line bought the property from the Merchants' Steamboat company, but has not been operating boats to Red Bank this season. D.

H. Applegate, agent, declared today that the company has been asking $50,000 for the land, but It was reported at the council meeting that it probably could be purchased for $40,000, this being the amount authorized in the resolution. It is understood that the company is anxious to sell. ioo enjoyTeefsteak DINNER AT YACHT CLUB More than 100 guests were accommodated at a beefsteak dinner given by the Belmar Yacht club on the riverfront beach of Robert Howie, on Shark river, Saturday night. The beach used for the supper was par ticularly well suited, as there was water sufficient deep to permit even the largest river craft to sail or mo tor up to the dock.

The skippers of the boats were busy taking tho guests on sailing trips around the river. After dark, the sail boats tied up to the dock, and were lighted by a powerful searchlight. The hills of Shark river could be seen dimly in the background, and added to the attractive picture. Strains of music from the boathouse brought many in from the beach to watch or participate in the dancing. The officials of the Belmar Tacht club has invited all interested persons to visit the clubhouse on Saturday afternoons, at 2.30, when the races are scheduled to start.

Very often there are opportunities for the willing to get in the races, especially on windy days, when added bal-lust is needed. MATAWAN Officer LeRoy Sproul was called to the home of Russell Scott, 5 Orchard street, Friday night to shoot a pet dog that had gone mad. John Wein, a local grocer, has a tarantula on display in his grocory store here. The huge spider, Mr. Wein believes, entered the store on a shipment of bananas he received recently.

The spider was caught by Mr. Weln as It walk up the side of his ice chest as he movid a pile of boxes. Dr. and Mrs. Millard B.

Ervin, are entertaining Mrs. Ervln's sister, Miss Ellen Nellson of Sewaren. Mrs Harry Bolts Is in Danlelson, visiting her sister, Mrs, Carrie Trudden. Miss Thelma Schock has been entertaining Miss Charlotte Batzlc of Bayonne. Miss Evelyn Hyer of West Orange, la spending her vacation with her grandparents, Mr and Mrs, Reuben Hyer.

William H. Tuthlll, president of the National Freehold Banking company, who resides here, is on a motor trip to Lake George, Laks Cham-plain, Montreal, Quebec and other points of interest In the northern United States and Canada. A daughter has been born "to Mr. and Mrs. Ira Shepherd, who reside in Newark, but are former Mntawsn residents.

The baby has' been named Orae Eliza. Ravine drive from Main street to the top of the hill at Ravine Gardens is causing much unfavorable comment. The street has not been repaired since the heavy rain last Sunday, which washed huge hobs in the side of the thorofare, and made It dangerous for traffic according to drivers of automobiles. Miss Elizabeth Cartan, who has been visiting Mr. and Mrs.

August F'rank In Port Monmouth, has returned home. Attorney and Mrs. John P. Lloyd are spending a week at Milford, Ta. ENGL1SHT0WN Mrs.

Carrie Wright of Long Branch and Mrs. John Shapter of Avon were Thursday guests of Mrs. L. Burke and family. Mrs.

A. Mahlone snd ion, Elmer, of Brooklyn sre spending two weeks with Mr. and Mrs. J. Ring.

Chester Stout and family of PlUs-fcurgh are guests of Mr. and Mrs. G. Wlnfleld Conover fof two weeks. A.

Noce Is having a week's vacation. Frank Smith of Perth Amboy spent Thursday and Friday with Mr, anJ Mrs. Walter Hess. Mrs, Emma Pey snd Arthur Kelllng-ton of Mllltown visited Mrs. Abe Ter-rlne on Friday.

John Lewis, Jack Frueh and Robert Rtutterhelm of Brooklyn spent Thursday at Sandy Hook flshln.T. cst-hlng 1 flrnnderr. Miss Ina Huff Is virttini? hsr ci'jmii, jjjts Carolyn (shep.hjtd pj Hopeel "Each of the borog of Point Pleas-, ant. Point Pleasant Baach, Brlelle and Manasquan, and the freeholders of the counties of Monmouth and Ocean, have appropriated the sum of $25,000, thereby raising locally the sum of $150,000 towards this object Supplementing these appropriations, the state legislature, with the ap-i proval of the governor, at the, last session made an appropriation of $150,000, thereby assuring state' and local aid in the sum of $300,000. "Our petition is now before the United States Army engineers, pray-'ing for the recommendation by them of an appropriation by the congress jot tho United States of the sum of $300,000.

Tho report of the cngin-- eers, in all probability, will be made during the month of September, and, 'if favorable and followed by the Inclusion of the item in the congressional appropriation, the way should then be open for the beginning of the work to which your committee had principally addressed itself." Picture Puts Mill Erection At 1690 EATONTOWN, Aug. 22 A picture found in the cellar of the old grist mill here, which is being dismantled, indicates that the structure was built in 1630. It is now in possession of Harry Diver, who renovated the house on the place some time ago. The frame of the structure Is being hauled to Red Bank, where it will be used for a bungalow by Prosecutor John J. Quinn, one of the owners of the Boro Busses corporation.

Charles A. Richmond, who with his brother, Joseph, operated tho mill for 50 years, died last week. TWO MINOR CRASHES Two autos were damaged when a driven by William Blssett of 24 East 4th street, ran into the parked car of Frank H. Platts, in front of 106 Brinley avenue, Bradley Beach, yesterday morning. Platts Uvea at 154 Columbus avenue, Newark.

Officer Charles, Poland investigated the crash. An auto going south on Ocean avenue, driven by Alfred J. Clayton of 132 Beverly avenue, Spring Lake, was in collision with a car driven by John C. Rittenhouse, 113 Montgomery street, Trenton, Saturday, according to a report made by Officer Harry McGarvey. POINT PLEASAN1 Faith Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, of this place, has engaged Mildred Bass Anderson, Impersonator, to present the play, "Esmeralda," at the high school auditorium Tuesday evening, Aug.

30. The ladies of Central M. church will hold their annual harvest home supper at the church on Arnold avenue Wednesday, Aug. 21, between 5 and 8 o'clock. T.

H. Wardell of Foughkeepsle, N. has been spending a few days here, visiting his brother, T. A. War-dell, on Forman avenue.

Mrs. Charles McEmoe of Harrisburg Is spending a few weeks here as the guest of Mrs. Jennie Hobart, Mr. and Mrs. Albert W.

Haennl ae receiving congratulations upon the birth of a eon born at their home here on Trenton avenue at Clark street. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tallamy are the parents of a son, born at their home here Thursday. The Womens' club of Point Pleasant will give a card party at Bay Head Inn tomorrow afternoon.

Bridge and "500" will be played and prizes will be awarded the winners. The auxlllsry of the Point Pleasant hospital Is planning to hold a sale In front of the Point Pleasant Bathing pavilion Friday and Saturday. How Many Can You Answer Today? Kach question counts 10 If you answer correctly, your Intelligence ratlm Is 0 per cent. Actual tests reveal that out, of 10 correct Is College Standard: out of 10 correct la Hlch School Standard; 4 out of 10 correct, la Orammar School Standard. Less than 4 correct la Uneducated Standard.

1 What are antonyms? 2 In what war occurred a decisive battlo on the TJains of Abraham? In what country Is the Taj Mahal? 4 What country Is celebrated for its graceful Geisha girls? 5 As the home of what great manufacturing Industry is Grand Rapids, Michigan, noted? 6 In what city Is Napoleon Bonaparte bulled? 1 7 The Sheriff of Nottingham Is the constant enemy of what hero of song and story? 8 One classical typo of pillar is the Ionic. Name one of the other two kinds. 9 Who created the character of Dorian Gray? 10 What prominent moving picture actor Is known as "The Man of a Thousand (find Answers on Clatiifltd Pats) Miss Loriel Mae Carr, Maid To Queen, Is Hostess At Royal Supper Dance The Berkeley-Carteret' Mandarin 1 grill Saturday night was the setting for one of the most elaborate and enjoyable supper dances yet given for lie royal party. Miss Loriel Mae Can-, one of the maids to the queen-elect, attractive daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

George Carr, who are spending' tho summer at tho Throckmorton hotel, Loch Arbour, was the hostess. The grill was given over exclusively to the young hostess and her party who made a colorful picture in frocks i of exquisite colors and fabrics. During the courses of nn appetizing I (supper, served at small tables accoui. inodnting six and eight, dancing was I enjoyed to the inviting strains of Holfe's orchestra. The lucky number 1 dance was won by Miss Dorothy i Cnlnan, another of the royal maidens, and Hernan Rcstrepo.

In the party was the queen-elect, Smorita Theresa de la Espriella, Princess Cinderella, Senorlta Anito tie la Espriella; Princess Flora, Sylvia Miller, the maids, Miss FIr- rnce Aires Booth, Miss Bdn Jay, Miss Luoielle Ray, Miss Cnlnan, Miss Klscy Horner and Miss Pearl Hilton, The 1 escorts were: Harry Hardy, Norman Kauer, William Brown, Thornton Walker, Gustave Jay, Carl Hcl-, big, Hernan Restrepo, William Kail, A. SIdwell, William Relmers. The queen's court committee tholr husbands and escorts were also entertained, Including: Dr. and Mrs. Eugene.

Rockafeller, Dr. and Mrs. J. i B. Makln, Mr.

snd Mrs. William EI- jelects parents. Senor and Senora Hen. Icrt, Mr. and Mrs.

John Schneoder. hque de la Espriella; the parents of Mr. and Mrs. Leopold Alfero, Mr. anrj the hosteis, and Mrs.

S. Denis: grind-Mrs. Miss Mildred I mothtr of Miss Carr and Mr. and Hartranft. f.

Lyne, jr, the queen. Mjft Edwtxd. T. Oaborg,.

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