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Vol. XXIE.—Whole No. 1901 BELMAR, N. J., FRIDAY DECEMBER 24, 1915. Single Copy Three Cents COLLECTING THE TAXES r Mayor and Council Under the amendment of the law ' Week’s Activities passed by the legislature last winter, Hold Regular SessionMonday was the last day on which | at Avon-by-the-Sea this year’s taxes could be paid with­ A ATTENTION IS CALLED TO DAN­ out the imposition of a fee of from EVENTS WHICH HAVE INTER­ GEROUS STREET JUNCTION seven to eight per cent., at the dis­ cretion of the collector. Many dilin- ESTED PEOPLE OF THE BORO / quents who had waited the limit Mrs. Davis Problem is Threshed paid on Monday, Collector Abram Sewer and Water Ordinances Passed Over Again—Paul T. Zizinia Files Borton receiving on that day about by Council—Other Matters of Petition. $14,000. On Monday and Tuesday News in the Borough. he collected $26,400. BELMAR CHURCHES Among the communications re­ Mr. Borton reports that taxes are DOINGS IN AVON COUNCIL ceived at the meeting of the mayor being paid very well this year and anti council and placed on file Tues­ of a total of $114,377 which is on the Mayor and Council Meet and Trans­ day night was one from the commis­ 1915 duplicate*he had received up act Important Business. sion of Motor Vehicles calling atten­ to Wednesday morning more than $75,000. tion to the dangei-ous conditions of The Borough Fathers appeared on the street junction on the Belmar Mr. Borton is now charging seven the scene Monday evening evidently side of Shark river_bridge. It was per cent, and this goes on for the prepared to close the business for written by Benjamin E. Farrier, time the borough’s liens remain un­ paid. the year 1915. special inspectox-, and a summer The salaries of all borough offi­ resident of Belmar who is familiar cials were ordei'ed paid as were with conditions and was as follows: After you have tried elsewhere many other bills, among them, the “Gentlemen:— call at the Emma Louise Art Shop “I beg to submit a rough sketch for your last Minute Gifts. adv state school and county taxes of the street intersection of Fifth amounting to $10,358.84, sinking avenue and F Street at Belmar. Breyer’s Ice Cream, all winter at fund commission $4,397.18, special “During the summer of this year, Conover’s (next to bank). adv. school fund $5,510.00 and board of health $25.24. The present admin­ recitation, “A Boy’s Present,” Har­ After you have tried elsewhere (Continued on page 4) rison Jones; song by Infant class; istration is certainly to be commend­ call at the Emma Louise Art Shop ed on the economical way it has How Belmar People recitation, Alice Hooper; recitation, for your last Minute Gifts. adv Union of Effort in “Visit of St. Nicholas,” Gimbel Har­ After you have tried elsewhere handled its appi-opriations. Surplus call at ttie Emma Louise Art Shop is shown in different departments. Celebrate Christmasvey; solo,“If I’m Good,” Doris Reu­ Subscribe for the Advertiser. for your last Minute Gifts. adv ben; recitation, “Christmas Wel­ Evangelistic Services The sewer and water ordinances were passed on their second and HOLIDAY SEASON IS OBSERVED come,” three girls; recitation, “Christmas Greeting,” Wesley Jones; REVIVAL CAMPAIGN TO BEGIN final readings. Although a few tax­ IN APPROPRIATE MANNER hymn by school; exei’cise,“Christ­ payers were in attendance there mas Post Office,” two girls; recita­ JANUARY 9 were no protestations against the Many Family Gatherings—Concerts tion, “Christmas Tree,” Nora Jacob­ final passage of the ordinances. son; hymn by school; exercise, “O Pastors of Three Churches Have B. D. Davison of Jamesburg re­ In All of Churches—Gifts Distrib­ The White Feast quested the council through a com­ uted Among the Children. Stars,” live girls; song, Minerva A Christm as Homilv Outlined An Aggressive Three Hall; recitation, “The Heavcnly Weeks’ Work With Special Devo­ munication to make all necessary Guest,” Florence Wright; violin sewer and water connections to his To-morrow is Christmas and the solo; exercise, seven girls and boys; T was the king’s birthday! And in that far tional Features. property on Main street, and to sub- festival will be observed in Belmar recitation, Leah Shibla; quartet, away land, where ixi the fabled time, there mi t thebill to him for payment. in the same happy spirit which has “While Shepard’s Watched;” song, ruled the mighty Kubla Khan, every loyal If plans approved by the pastors Stewart Appleby and Edward Bar­ characterized the occasion in years “Jolly St. Nicholas,” Gimbel Harvey; subject brought a gift to celebrate the of the Presbyterian, Methodist and ling were exempted from further tax gone by. The- same keen delight of exercise, “Arrival of Santa,” boys White Feast. In a great white chamber of Baptist churches of Belmar are not assessments on Fourth avenue abut­ childhood dreams of Santa Claus and girls; address by pastor. the Palace the king leeeived the homage of obsti’ucted by unforeseen obstacles ting their properties owing to the will be in evidence and those At the close of the exercises there his people. They carne every one clad in' the churches will unite again this fact that they have, at their own ex­ who are growing older will become was a distribution of gifts. garments of white, bearing white gifts for winter in evangelistic services. The pense, repaired and graveled the young again in the realizations The concert at the First Methodist their lord. Nor did the king regard one method of procedure .outlined is that street and it is in as good condition which are theirs to enjoy. church was given last evening in the gift above another, for ail were white. So union evening meetings begin Sun­ as any in the borough. C. I). Snyder Perhaps Christmas cannot be con­ church auditorium. Each class of they kept the king’s birthday. day, January 9; the first Sunday, and B. Davison of Jamesbui'g have sidered as much of a “family day” as the Sunday school contributed one To-day the Christmas Tide is the world’s Monday and Tuesday night services been exempted on their properties Thanksgiving, but there will be or more numbers on the program great white feast! There was never any­ to be held in the Methodist church; on First avenue, between East End gatherings in many homes. Some which consisted of music, songs and thing like it till Jesus came. He himself then the Wednesday, Thursday and avenue and Sylvan lake, the condi­ Belmar people have gone to the old recitations and was as follows: was Heaven’s best gift to exii-th, and it is Friday meetings to be held in the tions being the same as Messrs. Ap­ homesteads and others who have Opening hymn, “Joy To the indeed fitting that all Chi'istendom should Presbyterian church. Sunday, Mon­ pleby and Barling. wandered out into the world are World,” school; recitation, “Wel­ give gifts in memory of his advent. That Matchless Babe has day and Tuesday of the Second A committee was appointed to wait once more clustered around the fire­ come,” Eva Kisner; recitation, “The forever enriched the heritage of the race. His birth was the week in the Baptist church and the on the board of chosen freeholders side in Belmar homes. Some of them Eavesdropper,” John Newman; solo, planting of a heavenly seed in the soil of earth, that by its last half of the second week in the on Tuesday to ask for an appropria­ have children of their own and to­ “Luther’s Cradle Hymn,” Edith Ha­ unfolding beauty, in such power and purity of infinite love, all Methodist church again. The third tion for the improvement of Main morrow as they watch the little berstick; l-ecitation, Charlotte Hau­ human passion should be purged, all earthly desire chastened; week in the Presbyterian and Bap­ street. Mr. Mullen, Di\ Angeny and folks they will live over again in sotte; exex-cise, “To You,” class of and in its light ever smiling babe become a fragment of heaven tist churches. It is planned to have Mayor Goodrich form this commit­ memory other Christmas days when small boys; recitation, “Christmas llung on earth for the saving of men. new song books, a Iai’ge union cho­ tee. old Santa Claus fdled their stockings Morning,” Jessie Robinson; recita­ In the whiteness of her virginal purity the holy Mary was rus choir, and to-make special music for the improvement of Main street. brim full of toys and good things tion, “Empty Stockings,” Eleanor appointed to receive the Heavenly Boon. Never had such joy a distinctive feature. The pastors Mr. Mullen, Dr. Angeny and Mayor which they had been wanting. What Miller; primary song, “Happy crowned a birth before. At its approach the white-robed chorus will alternate in preaching, the Goodrich form this committee. a wise old fellow he was to always Christmas Time;” reading, “The Rad of heaven burst into songs of praise, and angelic melodies flooded opening sermon being by Rev. F. S. Samuel Hui'Iey has been employed know just what the little folks “Little Roys,” Dorothy Harrison; the earth with a wealth of peace and good will, filling the Bex-ggren of the Baptist church sec­ by the borough as watchman, to see w anted! recitation, “Telephoning Santa,” Dor- world’s mouth vvilh laughter and song. ond by Bev. Charles Everett of the that no scrubbery or trees are taken Many unfortunate ones at this sea­ thea La Vance; exercise, “Christmas The Christmas Tide is indeed childhood’s happy feast, and all Presbyterian church, and third by from any property thi-oughout the hearts grow young in its gladness. Its celebi’ations center about, Rev. W. E. Ledden of the Methodist borough. He is to be on duty until son are remembered. The Union Wishes,” sevei-al primary children; Dec. 25. Baptist church, Sixteenth avenue and recitation, Edith Cooper; Christmas and ail gifts ai’e consecrated by, the ivory altar of childhood’s church. F street, will serve a free Christmas hymn, “Dear Little Stranger,” ardent love, as the little ones of every land bring to the world’s Preparatory cottage prayer meet­ Mr. H. G. Stewart of the A. P. and dinner to-morrow for the poor, be­ school; recitation, “Helping Santa hearth-stone the wealth of their innocent joys, hearty good ings are planned to preceed the O. G. Bank was again appointed to cheer, and merry faces. At this altar let every Christmas festi­ evangelistic meetings. It is hoped audit the Borough’s books for the tween the hours of 12.30 and 2.30. Claus,” Isabel Newman; exercise, year 1915. This is a worthy and commendable Alice Mount, Carolyn Woolley and val be dedicated that in the atmosphere of the child’s fresh that even a stronger and more def­ thing to do and it would perhaps Mary Conklin; recitation, “The unspoiled heart life maybe purged from its selfishness and greed. inite campaign than the one of have been well had other organiza­ Christmas Snow Flakes,” Muriel Enthrone the spirit of innocent childhood everywhere, and it last year will take place. Several IN HONOR OF MISS SULLNAN. tions done the same. On the other Bennett; “The Christmas Story” will in large measure redeem our “commercialized Christmas” bits of careful planning and meth­ hand there has been plenty of evi­ from 2nd chapter Matthew, boys of from its sordidness and disquietude! Return to the simplx? joys ods of procedure will be brought Miss Anna Keegan entertained Cook Howland’s class; recitation, of forgotten days, frolic with the little ones and in the freedom into use that will provide for care­ number of friends Thursday nigh dence that those in need have not at her home in honor of Miss Nel been fox-gotten by other societies, “Christmas Garlands,” Henrietta of their joys let the heai’t laugh,finding surcease from its sorrow ful attention and handling of details. and there have been many tributes Conklin; duet, “The Dear Little in festal song and gleeful greeting. Die funds will be equally divided Sullnan of Florence. A very enjoy Baby,” Esther Robinson and Minnie W hat a world of power there is in the happy song of beaming and expenses equally shared by the able evening was passed in the usua of love and memory shown by indi­ party manner, music ; i d song en viduals of which no one outside Glover; recitation, “Mr. Smile and children! What magic in the innocent face of the babe turned churches thus united. Mr. Frown,” Marion Miller; dia­ to greet the welcoming smile. All over the earth at this Christ­ Belmar was high if not the high­ livening the occasion. Refresh those directly affected will ever ments were served. Among thos know. logue, “Sketch from Little Women,” mas time there are men and women grown hard in the world’s est in coast evangelistic work last class of girls; recitation, Elizabeth ways, who will look upon child-faces- again and find their hearts winter. Several places have had present were: Mr. and Mrs. I'ere; The Christmas season in the Wilcox, Mrs. Alma Breese, Miss Lil churches has been and is being ob­ Titus; recitation, “AnnLe and Wil­ strangely warm and tender, as the white souls of innocent child­ evangelists this year and large num­ lie’s Prayer,” Hax-old Osborn; reci­ ren look through shining eyes into the depth of their own. bers of Christian decisions have lian Burroughs of Asbury Park served in tiic usual manner. Last Miss Margaret Murphy and Charle Sunday all the pastors preached tation, Harold Bennett; solo, “Shine Oh beautiful faces that work such miracles upon stony hearts, been made, the largest being 1090 Christinas Stax-,” Dorothy Haber­ we see you in an image of that worderful Babe on Mary’s breast, at Red Bank. Some wonderful Haberstick of Belmar, Walter Vai appropriate sermons on the birth Houten, Oakley La Vance and Bob of Christ and at the services stick; recitation, Trixie Hoar; reci- and consecx’ate ourselves afresh upon the stainless altar of your work has been done in New Jersey ftation, Alice Mount; i-ecitation, Ger- purity, that we may keep with true simplicity the white feast of in a year and with Billy Sunday in ert Morris of Manasquan, and Misse; the choirs rendered special music. Irude Armes; address by pastor; Christmas cheer! Trenton soon the spirit of evangel­ Kathryn and Vernie McGinley, Ann; Decorations of a more or less Keegan, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wal elaborate nature in the different 'hymn, “O Lttle Town of Bethlehem.” The Secret Key. ism is still very strong. Following the exercises the doors \N hy should we spoil the beauty and joy of this holy festal Belmar gladly accepts her quota cott and Mrs. Keegan of Avon. churches bespoke good cheer and between the auditorium and the Sun­ of work and will acquit herself to fellowship to one and all and time by exhausting distinctions which so often preceed and LECTURE IN BAPTIST CHURCH in all the churches there have been day school room were thrown open sometimes invade the day itself! Surely it is not necessary that the best of her ability. or will be Christmas exercises by and the childi'en marched into the we should be slaves of such petty interests, even at Christmas school room where there was a time. Why should we thus put our souls upon the bargain FIREMEN’S RELIEF ASSOCIATION Rev. Arthur T. Brooks, presider the children. heavily laden Christmas tree from of the Baptist Ministers’ Conferenc The Christmas entertainment at counter, or expect to find happiness in a multitude of trivial I of New York and vicinity, gave the Presbyterian church was given which gifts were distributed under gifts and choices? The joy of giving comes where the heart has The Firemen’s Relief association the direction of Santa Claus, imper­ prepared the way for the gift by loving and careful thought. recently elected the following offi­ j musical lecture in the Avon Bapti: Wednesday and was very well at­ sonated by Francis Poarch. cers: President, William A. Robin­ ; church Tuesday night on “The Prt tended. The children who took part Not commercial values, but friendly and affectionate regard are j servation of a Mastei’piece.” did very creditable woi'k and take it There was a Christmas tree at the the treasures with which we may enrich the day, both for our­ son; vice president, William H. Union Baptist church last night and selves and for others. Cooper; secretary, Joseph Steward; The lecture was under the an; all in all the affair was a most en­ treasurer, Neil H. Miller; collector, pices of the Brotherhood of tlx joyable one for both children and old Santa distributed many useful Not what we give, hut what we share; church and following a social hou adults. The program was as fol­ The gift without the giver is bare. William A. Robinson; trustees, V. J. (Continued on page 7) The secret key to the treasure-house of Christmas joys is not Hausotte, George Hausotte and N. was enjoyed in which the Christia low s :— C. King. Endeavor society assisted the Brc Hymn by school; prayer, Rev. to be found in that exchange of “goods” which converts a joyous therhood in entertaining. Refrest Charles Everett; recitation, “Wel­ After you have tried elsewhere festival iiito a holiday “bazar”, with its rivalries and heart burn­ ments were served. come,” Hazel Woolley; solo, “The call at the Emma Louise Art Shop ings, but in that love which gives itself with its gift, and rejoices After you have tried elsewhere Glad Christmas Story,” Marie Wil­ for your last Minute Gifts. adv more in the spending than in the receiving. So may the good call at the Emma Louise Art Shop angel of peace bless all our hearts and homes as we keep again for your last Minute Gifts. adv (Continued on page 5) liams; recitation, “The Songs I the white feast of love! Know,” Alice Brown; hymn by A complete line of Holiday Cards, You can get Sleds, Books, Toys, After you have tried elsewhc school; recitation, Sylvia Jacobson; Booklets, Tags, Paper, etc., at Con­ Games, and Holiday Candy at call at the Emma Louise Art Sh over’s Next to Bank. adv. Conover’s, 902 F street. adv. for your last Minute Gifts. a A REGION OF MEMORIES. associations here is little to relieve ! the bleak monotony of this desolate From Ancient Jericho to the Deso­ sea. late Shores of the Dead Sea. ADVERTISER BUSINESS GUIDE Looking southward from the mis­ BELMAR Reliable Business Houses Arranged Alphabetically for Your Convenience W. erable village which now marks the site of Jericho, “the city of palm The Mystic baskctbali team was We Recommend these Trades People and this Guide for General Use trees,” whose walls crashed at the defeated 34 to 18 by the Knights of sound of poor music played on St. Peter team in a game played at “ranis’ horns” when the hosts of New Brunswick. Israel challenged its strength, across the vast level expanse, known as the Women will be admitted free to Belmar Tire Shop plain of Jericho, one can catch a all basketball games played at the T. W. Edwards Jacobson Bios. Best Shoe Company Successors to E. J. Seymour. glimpse in the far distance of the armory in Asbury Park under the CHAS. H. MULLER Contractor and Builder Your satisfaction our first considera­ MEN’S $2.95 A PAIR dreary shores of the Dead Sea and management of the Mystic Athletic tion. of the little town of Moab, sole com­ club. Dealer in all kinds of Tires and Jobbing Promptly Attended To. Stationery, Cigars, Post Cards WOMEN’S $2.65 & $2.95 A PAIR. memoration of the base and sensual Tobacco, Pipes, Confectionery Tubes. Automobile and Bicycle Estimates Furnished. descendants of Moab, son of Lot. When a team of horses pull to­ tires vulcanized. Newspapers and Magazines delivered BEST SHOE CO. Geo. Pearce, Mgr. The region is dear to the Christ- gether something is accomplished. Kodak Films Developing Printing tian heart for its Old and New Tes­ The same with a basketball team. 619 Tenth Avenue Belmar, N. J. 509 Fifth Ave. Belmar, N. J. Next to Post Office 627 Cookman Ave Asbury Park. tament memories. Nearby is the Team work is needed on the part of site of the other Jericho where the the Mystics. stunted grafter, Zaccheus, in a spirit S . B o g a n Electric Contractor N . C. King: The Seaside Market of curiosity, mounted the sycamore The Mystic basketball team of the PRACTICAL GLAZIER JOS. H. F'RIEDMAN, Proprietor. tree, to spy out Jesus, the newcomer Coast league will play Company G All kinds of Plate and Window RAY HERBERT Steam Vulcanizing Auto Supplies in Israel who might threaten his ill- at Freehold Christmas night. Man­ Glass, Mirrors Resilvered. Wind­ —Carriage Rubber Tiring— Choice Meats and Poultry at Lowest gotten gains. It was the hospitality ager Wines announces that he has shield Glass Supplies. Picture 1 rices. Orders Called for and frames made to order. Mirrors of Repair work a specialty. P. O. Promptly Delivered. Butter, Eggs of the despised publican and sinner, engaged a big auto truck and that all kind in stock. Ninth Ave., bet., F St., and Railroad Zaccheus, that our Lord chose to the there will be room for all members Box 1343. 802 F St., elmar, N. J. a1?, a Specialty. Special 61 So. Main Street Asbury Park. Phone 519-J .Attention to Phone Orders. anger and disappointment of the of the association who care to go. Tel. 895-J Phone 580 J BELMAR, N. J. 908 F street Belmar, N. J. orthodox Jews and it was at his It is hoped that many will go and Phone 531-R house He announced His mission: help cheer the boys< on to victory. “The Son of Man is come to seek The truck will leave Belmar at 6 and save that which was lost.” Ris­ o’clock. Bon Ton Meat Market Florist T. S. Lokerson Steward & Thompson ing in the near distance is the “very HARRY YAFFE Cabinet Work in all Branches. high mountain” of Quarantinia Matawan Wins. Choice Beef, Lamb, Veal, Mutton LEONARD LONG PLUMBING—HEATING where Christ was “led up of the The Matawan team of the Coast and Poultry, Butter, Eggs. etc. Second Hand Furniture Bought and Spirit” to be tempted, on whose cold Basketball league defeated the Mys­ Landscape Gardening and Grading i 16th Avenue and F Street, Belmar. Sold. P. O. Box 1544. Phone 510-1 bleak heights He fought that awful tic team, 32 to 23, in a game played at Telephone 504-J struggle against pandemoniac co­ Keyport last Thursday night. The Inquire About the Set of Dishes We Eleventh Avenue and F St., Belmar 1010 F Street B elm rr, N, J. horts which rode up to balTle and game was a rough one from start to are Giving Away Each Week. 711 F Street, Belmar, N. J. destroy, if they could, the Son of finish and several players were more God. Not a spear of grass nor a or less injured. The lineups: flower grows on this desert moun­ Mystics. John Blaraty & Son For Sale Mattress Maker, Upholsterer Stoves, Heaters, Ranges tain; its indentations, the dens of Goals. Fouls. Pts. We do artistic painting, plain paint­ JOSEPH C. STEELMAN robbers for centuries, alone lend re­ Cooper, F ...... 3 0 6 ing, decorating, frescoing, kal- Choice Residence Property. Splen­ WILLIAM MARKS lief to its cold regularity. Bernocco, F 1 0 2 somining, marbeling, paperhang- Broken Furniture Repaired. Cush­ Lyon, C ...... 1 0 2 ing, graining, enameling, gilding did location. Rare bargains to ions of all kinds. Box springs. Tin, Sheet Iron, Leaders, Gutters, Two hours’ ride eastward is the Vola, G ...... 1 0 2 and water coloring. Call and see quick buyer. Mattresses renovated by our new Roofing Materials, etc. Repairers Jordan tumbling rapidly southward Hines, G ...... 3 5 11 our latest designs of free hand oil electrical process and practically of Slate Roofs and Gasoline between its high precipitous cliffs, painting and free hand water col­ GARRABRANDT & CONOVER. Stoves. Office and Store Cor. and the spot wdiere Joshua and his 9 5 23 oring. Also latest designs of wall as good as new. M atawan paper. Remember we are very 10th Ave. opp. Depot Belmar, N. J. 800 y F STREET BELMAR, N. J. Main Street and Woodland Ave­ host crossed dry-shod. Southward Goals. Fouls. Pts. reasonable. 2 nue, Avon, N. J. lie the plains, covered with the rich­ Totten, G ...... 1 1 3 521 Eighth Avenue Belmar, N. J. est soil, but now almost neglected, McCann, G 1 0 2 Phone 505-W and without a single palm to dignify Oliver, C ...... 2 0 4 McCreery, F 6 0 12 Fruits and Vegetables Tin and Sheet Metal Worker Jericho’s ancient fame. Approach­ Burns, F ...... 5 1 11 Building Contractor ing the mouth of the Jordan and the J. MANUTTI Morris’ Dairy ADDISON HUTCHINSON Dead Sea in early summer the fierce 15 2 32 ERNEST F. BENTON sirocco makes the atmosphere op­ Referee, Alfred Rushton; umpire, Mason and Builder Fruits and Vegetables, High Grade Furnace Work Leaders and Gutters Lester Picther. Estimates furnished on anything in Pasteurized Milk and Cream Deliv­ pressive, hot and debilitaing. At Candies, Soft Drinks and Ice ered at Residences in Belmar. Jobbing Promptly Done other seasons heavy dews give a i the building line. Mystics Defeat Co. G. Cement Sidewalks, Brick Oven Fire Cream, Sweet Olive Oil. slight relief and in winter violent j Places, etc. 611 Seventh Avenue Belmar, N. J. thunder and rain storms afford al- j The Mystics won easily over Co. Opposite Post-office Belmar, N. J. 916 Main Street Bradley Beach, N. J. leviation to the parched soil and the G of Freehold in a Coast Basketball 817 Twelfth Avenue Belmar, N. J. no less exhausted traveler. Vast re­ league game played in the Asbury mains of terraces show how assidu­ Park armory Tuesday night. The General Blacksmithing Pine Tree Delicatessen Traub Bros. ously this region must have been score w as 68 to 14. In this game B. Busch Lunch Room Home Cooking cultivated in ancient times, when the the Belmar boys apparently shook J. H. ROW E CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS land was “flowing with milk and the hoodoo which has been follow­ The Brooklyn Ladies’ and Gents’ Choice Butter, Farm Produce, etc. honey,” to support the teeming popu­ ing them and from the call of play Tailor. Cleaning, Dyeing, Press­ Patronize the Store that is Always Jobbing Promptly Attended to. lation indicated by the ruins of they started in with a rush ing and Repairing at Lowest Horse Shoeing a specialty; Carriage Clean and Where Everything is cities with which every eminence is and the first period ended with the Prices. Opposite School House, Work in all its branches. the Best. Estimates Furnished. crow ned. score 36 to 6 in their favor. Pre­ Belmar, N. J. Work called for A dreary, desolate swamp, marked vious to the league game there was and delivered free of charge. Cor. F Street and 11th Ave., Belmar 1108 F Street Belmar, N. J. 601 Twelfth Avenue Belmar, N. J. by blackened trunks and branches of a game between the Mystic Juniors trees, strewn about and encrusted and Co. H Juniors the latter win­ with salt, indicates the outlet of the ning 24 to 18. Lineup in league New Jersey Central Jordan into the Dead Sea, near gam e:—- Cement Block Manufacturer General Repair Shop Plumbing and Heating Mystics <5 All the Difficult Jobs TRAINS LEAVE BELMAR where the present Moab shows the WILLIAM HOWLAND |\ Handled. Auto and All rail for New York, Newarl western limit of the Moabites, wor­ Goals. Fouls. Pts. and Elizabeth via all rail 6.00, *6.43 shipers, of Baal, licentious heathens Cooper, F ...... 5 0 10 C sf Bicycle Repairing. Bi- WM. H. BRIGHTON Bernocco, F* 14 0 28 Manufacturer of Cement Blocks, jryMLffiL cycles Bought and Sold *7.50, 8.36, 10.43 a.m., 2.08, 3.48, 6.56 and offerers of human sacrifices to Lyon, C ...... 6 0 12 8.50 p.m. their diabolical god. In the time of Vola, G ...... 3 0 6 1 iPl" )) —Parts and Sundries Sundays—8.15 a.m., 4.02, 6.32, 8.21 Hines, G ...... 3 6 12 F Street, near Sixteenth Avenue on Hand at All Times. Main Street, Avon, N. J. p.m. the Judges, the Jews were for 18 *New York only. sSaturday only years under the yoke of the Moa­ 31 6 68 Belmar J. E. PETERS, 1108 F St., Belmar. bites. Afterward David reduced Company G them to subjection, but about 900 Goals. Fouls. Pts. Mooney, F 0 0 0 Phone 592-W Arrival and Departure of Mails B. C. they shook off their allegiance i K irby, F ...... 0 0 ' 0 Practical Shoemaker The schedule of mail service a to the Jewish King and henceforth Cashion, C 0 0 0 Central Market the Belmar post-ofiice is as follows took part in almost all the wars Thompson, G 1 1 3 Giunco & Casagrande A. ZEGAS CLOSE FOB against the Jews. Their kingdom M yers, G ...... 0 0 0 HERMAN P. LAZARUS, Proprietor. New York and all points. .6.00 a.m has perished from the earth and the W hite, F ...... 3 3 9 Repairing a Specialty. All first- Phila., Trenton, so. and w..6.50 a.m C rater, F ...... 1 0 2 City Dressed Beef, Lamb, Veal and Dealers in Fruits cad Vegetables, class w ork. Shops 801 F street, NewYork and eastern states.7.55 a.m remnants of the nation have long Pork. Fresh dressed poultry a Confectionery, Soft Drinks, Cigars New York and all points. .10.15 a.m been included among the Arabs. A 5 4 14 and Tobacco. cor. 8th avenue. F street, near Referee, Fred Flake. specialty. Phone 527 J. 16th avenue, Belmar, N. J. Or­ All points south and west. .11.15 a.m curious example of the persistence ders called for and delivered. New York and all points. .3.00 p.m of national nomenclature is the Time of halves, 20 minutes. 905 F Street. Belmar, N. J. 915 F Street Belmar, N. J. All points south and west. .3.00 p.m Fouls committed—Mystics, 14; New York and all points. .6.00 p.m name which the Arabs give to the ARRIVAL FROM Dead Sea—“The Sea of Lot,” Lot Company G, 10. New York and all points. .8.00 a.m being the father of Moab. Phil., Trenton, s. and w .. 10.30 a.m The Dead Sea is fed by many other OUR SHORTEST DAYS The City Dairy Heyniger Brothers Shoe Repairing New York and all points. .11.00 a.m New Y o rk ...... 1.15 p.m streams beside the Jordan, but it PASTEURIZED MILK AND CREAM TONY GUALEMI Trenton ...... 2.30 p.m has no outlet, its superfluous water Sunday, Monday and Tuesday Delivered in Bottles or Bulk MASON CONTRACTORS. New York and all points. .1.45 p.m being carried off by evaporation. were the shortest days of the year, Fresh From Our Farm Daily Shoe Repairing, Shoes made to or­ Phil., Trenton, s. and w ...5.50 p.m Hence it has become highly impreg­ Monday marking the end of the fall SIDEWALK SPECIALISTS. New York and all points. .6.45 p.m We are distributors of the Raritan der. Open all the year. Satis­ Money order department opens f nated with salt and it is said no season and Tuesday the opening of Valley Farms Certified Milk faction guaranteed. Cor. F St. swimmer can sink in its waters, nor the winter. The three days were Shop—508 10th Avenue. a.m., closes 6 p.m. Postal saving: 706 N inth Avenue Belm ar, N. J. and 11th Ave., Belmar. department opens 8 a.m., closes ( can fish live therein. Its shores are nine hours and twenty-five minutes 805 Second Ave Asbury Park, N. J. Residence—505 10th Avenue. p.m. Office opens 6.30 a.m., close: lined with deposits of salt showing long between sunrise and sunset. 7.15 p.m. sharp. its gradual decline in level through Wednesday the days began to length­ the excess of evaporation over sup­ en. Andrew J. Slocum ply. Throughout the 40 miles of its The sun rose on the three days at Coal and Wood Hoffman & Weinstein CONTRACTOR MAKING A POLICEMAN length it is enclosed by bold, and in 7.15 and set at 4.40. The three days W. NEWMAN & SONS Manufacturer of Cement Blocks Day of “Fat Cop” Over—Dr. Roller some cases perpendicular, cliffs, ris­ comprise what is known as the win­ Main Street, between 16th and 17tli Tells How Policemen Are Trained ing here and there to an elevation of ter solstice for the northern alti­ Hay and Feed, Lime, Cement anl Every Style Strictly First Class Avenues, Belmar. Particular Attention Given to Spe­ See the 2000 feet. Its present level, lower tudes. At the same time the portion Plaster. Sewer Pipe and Flue cial Orders. than that of any water known, is of the earth to the south of the equa­ Linings. Yard and office, 13th Soda Water, Pies, Cakes, Candies, 1312 feet below that of the Medi­ tor enjoying the longest days of the Phone 1957-M P. O. Bov 403 terranean. It is about that number year between sunrise and sunset. Ave. and Railroad, Belmar, N. J. Ice Cream, etc. Main Street Avon, N. J. of feet deep in the northern portion NEW YORK HERALD but gradually gets shallower toward UNCLAIMED LETTERS the south, ending in a low, level and Telephone 569. Sunday, December 26 marshy shore, desolate and dreary Following is the list of letters un­ Hudson, Overland and Sofield Auto Company in the highest degree; the air is claimed at the Belmar post office choking and no living tiling to be December 18: Dillon’s Express Briscoe Cars HUDSON, BRISCOE, OVERLAND An American Newspaper seen. Alex Abdallah For American People ! Save on the east side its bordering Rev. H. Arrowsmith Agent American Express Co. O. H. NEWMAN, Agent Repairing and Overhauling a spec­ Joseph C. Bowden limestone cliffs are destitute of vege­ 708 F Street, Belmar, N. J. ialty. Phone 584-R Asbury Park. BEST WAR PICTURES tation. Here and there where ra­ Miss Elizabeth Keely FROM THE FRONT vines are traversed by fresh water Mrs. George H. Larned Office R. R. Depot Belmar, N. J. T elepho:.: 513 516 Main Street Avon, N. J. streams from the hills, thickets of Mrs. John Moore tamarisk and oleander are to be Julia Pahran seen, where birds sing as sweetly as Miss Anna Parker in more highly favored quarters. H. K. Spear Growing here are also to be found Every Live Merchant Advertises. It stimulates Local Trade. It shows Public Enterprise the famous Apples of Sodom—Dead Doing business without advertis­ ing is like winking at a girl through Sea fruit—beautiful on the outside, green goggles. You may know but bitter to the taste and filled with what you are doing but nobody else fiber and dust. Apart from its as- does. It is a legitimate way of announcing claims for public patronage. It is profitable. GEO. E. R O G ER S, President F. S. H U T C H IN SO N . Vice-Pres. JO IN T H E CHBISTMM FUND # FirstO F T H E

N ationa 1 Bank OF" B EL. M A R THE 1916 CLUB STARTS DECEM BER 28, 1915

Save Your Christmas Money Save Your Tax Money Save Your Coal Money Save Your Interest Money

B y the C hristm as Club M ethod

Last year we paid out over $ 2 2 ,0 0 0 at Christm as time.

This year we pay out over $ 3 0 ,0 0 0 to our Club Members.

Did you receive any part of it ? W hy not prepare now for next year? W e have all the popular classes. Join any day except

Saturday, Sunday or M onday. ROBERT G. POOLE, Cashier. There is something pathetic in the THE ADV ERTISER CALENDAR. of the Ocean Beach association, to Louis A. Oehme, Jr ...... 13.55 The Coast Advertiser spectacle of a man who has held ----- Mayor and Council a straight road running at right an­ Glenn B ros...... 97.33 (Incorporated with the Coast Echo) the highest elective office known in j Devember 24—Sun rises at 7.17, gles to First avenue and parallel to Coast Advertiser...... 3.20 history giving himself up to childish sets at 4 42. Length of day 9h, 25m. A street to the riparian line in Shark Honce & DuBois...... 8.62 F. S. Berggren H, C. Higgins transports of rage and resentment | Last quarter Dec. 29. Hold Regular Sessionriver, as laid out on the map of “In­ Ray Herbert...... 8.15 BERGGREN & HIGGINS because he cannot be president for ----- let Terrace.” A deed of dedication Editors and Publishers 1 William M. Bergen...; 10.50 Tide Table For Coming Week. (Continued from page 1) from Mathilde Richardson and hus­ Abram Borton, Col...... 6.00 Publication Office and Plant High Water Low Water band to the borough of Belmar ded­ Chas. O. Hudnut...... 45.00 704 Ninth Ave., Belmar, N. J. O, FOR PEACE ON EARTH! there were many thousands of icating the new River road to the Louis A. Oehme, Jr...... 41.35 ’Phone 580-M A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. riparian line in Shark river was de­ Fri. 24— 8.55 9.28 2.48 3.32 automobiles crossing the Shark i Atlantic Coast El. Light C o .. 1791.03 Entered as second-class matter. Sat. 25— 9.30 10.07 3.24 4.08 River Bridge at F Street and turn­ livered to council. j Coast Gas Co ...... 284.60 February 25, 1908, at the post office Sun. 26— 10.06 10.49 4.03 4.43 ing into Fifth Avenue. Mr. Zizinia also stated that when Abam Borton ...... 49.53 at Belmar, N. J., Under the Act of “On account of the sharp curve E arth.’ Mon. 27— 10.46 11.34 4.47 5.23 at Captain Kidd’s corner, there the Inlet Terrace company dedicated Sewer Funding Bonds 90.00 Congress of March 3, 1879. Tues. 28— 11.32 5.40 6.06 were several automobile accidents, to the borough of Beimar “Terrace Heach Impt Bonds...... 375.00 W ed. 29— 12.25 12.28 6.40 6.46 two of them being very serious, Road,” being the road circling “In­ Subscription Bate Thurs. 30— 1.22 1.32 7.46 7.53 caused by the sharp projection of Sinking Fund Commission.. 153.34 O n e Y e a r ...... $1.00 uals if one party will not fight there this corner. Large automobiles j let Terrace,” he delivered to council N otes ...... 57,000,000 (Strictly in Advance) is no fight. There may be a lot of Astronomical Events. cannot make this turn in safety. |a deed of dedication thereof together Theo. LI. B ennett...... 25.00 Single Copy ...... 3 cents bluff, and braggadocio and a cuff or Evening stars: Jupiter, Mars, Ve­ “In the event of a car coming with an accompanying map. Mr. Abram Borton ...... 1.50 Advertising Rates on Application. two, but the teaching of the Christ nus. Morning stars: Mercury, Sa- from the Ocean and turning North Zizinia further stated that the deed Firemen’s Salaries...... 468.00 to cross the Bridge, it is almost im- I of dedication was recorded by the All communications, advertise­ Tf thine enemy smite thee on one turn. Constellations visible about 9 possible for the drivers to make cheek, turn to him the other also” this turn without encroaching on borough authorities but through ments, or other matter to be guaran­ p.m. in December; Cassiopeia, An­ Y. M. C. A. ACTIVITIES. teed proper insertion, must be means “peace”. It is a pretty diffi­ dromeda, Perseus, Cepheus, Ursa the West side of F street making it inadvertence they failed to file the ------handed in not later than noon on cult thing to do, but it pays; it is a a great hazard and danger to au­ “accompanying map.” For which Wednesday of each week. Minor, Draco, Lyra, Hercules (sets tomobiles coming off the Bridge !reason it is now necessary to have, I A piano was recently installed in All notices of entertainments by humiliating thing to do, but it is the toward the end of the month), going South. On Captain Kidd’s the Association room. proof of love; it is not at all like hu­ corner there is a telegraph pole in form, a vacation of “Terrace churches, societies, etc., at which an Aquila, Cygnus, Pegasus, Aquarius admission fee is charged, for resolu­ man nature to do, but that is the (sets southward late in the month), which adds to this dangerous road Road” and a new deed of dedication. tions of organizations in cases of reason that it is Christ-like. condition. 1 write to ask if the He presnted to council a petition The meeting to-night will be death of members, or similar read­ Aries, Cetus, Taurus, Orion, Auriga, Mayor and Council of Belmar will accordingly and delivered to council omitted on account of Christmas ing matter which is not in the form Moody was right when he said _Gemini,___ Canis Major, Leo, (rises near not make some arrangnients for oPgenerai news* will be charged for “There is even yet no room in the lhe en(j of the month), Ursa Major, the removal of the telephone pole the necessary new deed of dedication entertainments. at the rale of five cents per line for jnn for the Christ child upon the gvening stars 0f the month: Jupi- by the Telegraph or Telephone dedicated to the borough of Belmar Company or whoever may be the “Terrace Road East” and “Terrace At the meeting last Friday night e 1 Lega 1SNot?ces. The Coast Adver uarth- J,te would not be voted back tei% Mars> Venus, Mercury (15th to owners of this pole to a new loca Road West” as laid out on the new tiscr is a legal newspaper, and as here. The world does not w ant ,31st). Morning stars: Mercury (1st tion as marked on sketch and the it was voted to give the use of the such is the proper medium for all Him. Only His mother, His sisters tQ 15th)> Saturn rounding out of this corner. map of “Inlet Terrace” which has hall one night a week to Soangetaha legal notices. Some advertisements His brothers (they that do the w ill ______“The Town Engineer of Belmar been duly recorded in the County council of Camp Fire Girls. belong to us by law, while with can make a better sketch of these , Clerk’s office at Freehold. of the Lather) want Him., December 25—Washington crossed corners than the one I have pre­ many others if is optional with the Even America is proud of having ^ 1)elaware into New Jersey with The petitions were received and a At the meeting last Friday night party interested as to what paper sented to your Council and I hope ! resolution was passed authorizing shal' publish them. incorporated into her civic fabric 2m picke(, m en and &t dayIight on that the Mayor and Council of Bel- ■ the boys played checkers and other much of the old Mosaic law, and has the morning of the 26th had sur_ mar can have removed one of the the necessary thirty-day advertise­ games for an hour and then came Item* of Local and Persona! most dangerous corners in Mon­ ment and a committee of council the business session after which Interest Invited not grasped the joy of brotherly I rounded Trenton The garrison, mouth County which will be a affection. 'The best boy or girl in was to consider the matter. there was basketball practice. 1000 Hessians soldiers, was sur­ great relief to the motorist in gen­ The following bills were audited the household is the one who is prised and captured wdth the loss of eral. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1915. always at peace. We are so short­ “Very truly yours, and ordered paid:— Three groups to be designated as but four Americans. Washington “Benj. E. Farrier Froelich Bros...... $ 36.56 Cornell, Princeton and Harvard ************ ****** sighted that we cannot see at the took his prisoners to Philadelphia ’’Spec. Inspector.” time how he or she will succeed, and returned to Trenton. The matter was referred to Coun­ N. Y. & L. B. R. R. Co 20.39 have been formed and will contest but success always crowns the cilman Hutchinson, chairman of the Sam e ...... 4.19 in athletic sports. Basketball, in­ *. If when in your endeavor U. S. Cast Iron Pipe & F Cp. 131.36 door baseball, baseball, football and * peace persistency plan. December 26—Admiral Dewey, street committee. Warfare insists on superiority of the hero of Manila, born, 1837. A formal acknowledgment of the Abram Borton, Col...... 8.52 track events will all be participated *. to achieve a high purpose power, and because of that insist- gift by the borough of a pair of mute Quaker City Rubber Co 21.37 in in their seasons. Each group * ance one antagonist must necessar­ Abram Borton, Col...... 5.20 consists of nine members who were *. you meet with misunder- December 28—President Woodrow swans from the Silver Lake colony Walter K. Potter...... O ily be whipped. There are only Wilson born, 1856. to the New York Zoological Garden 9 2 named by acting president Floyd * two alternatives—either one side Calvin A. Rogers...... 4.50 Parker. *. standing and apparent de- was received. It was in the form of must say “I have fought long enough December 29—Thomas A. Becket a neatly engraved letter and it was * and propose to stop,” or there must *. feat, let your solace be assassinated, 1170. He was born in voted to have the same framed and be intervention. It is safe to say 1117 and studied at Oxford and Bol­ hung on the wall of the council that there will be 110 successful in­ found in the memory of ogna and entered the church. Hen­ cham ber. tervention. hence the first alterna­ ry II in 1158 made him chancellor Councilman Sterner, of the sewer tive is the only possible solution of HIM whose mission on earth and in 1162 he was appointed to the committee, reported that two valves a speedy settlement in the Euro­ primacy. He now laid aside all had been installed at the outlet of H oliday Goods pean conflict. culminated in Calvary. pomp and luxury, and led a life of the system and that the septic tank Belgium is gone, Servia is gone, monastic austerity. I11 tiie contro­ was now in perfect condition. ** ************ great slices of Russia and France versy which immediately arose re­ Councilman Thompson of the wa­ are gone; the only things the Allies specting the limits of civil and ter committee, reported that several have gained are a few peaks in Aus­ We are now closing out all our O LITTLE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM ecclesiastical authority, Becket as­ property owners two years or more tria where Italians have scaled serted against the king the indepen­ in arrears water taxes had asked Holiday Goods at SPECIALLY glaciers and have now apparently 011 O little town of Bethlehem, dence of the Church and refused to for an extension of time in which to How still we see thee lie! come to a standstill. Germany, Aus­ sign the “Constitution of Claredon.” pay. It was decided that there REDUCED PRICES. You can Above thy deep and dreamless sleep tria, Turkey and Bulgaria have done By a council or parliament held in should be no discrimination and it The silent stars go by; dastardly deeds. They have com­ Northampton in 1164 Becket was was' voted to notify such persons now get that forgotten present Yet in thy dark streets shineth mitted murder in the foulest man­ The everlasting Light; condemned and suspended from his that at least one year’s tax must be or that extra token of remem= The hopes and fears of all the years ner, but no nation can live on blood. office. He escaped in disguise to paid before January 1. Are met in thee to-night. The belligerent host that will France where he obtained the pro­ Councilman Hutchinson of the brance at a price that you can accept “peace” to-day, no matter tection of its king. In response to street committee, reported that the For Christ is born of Mary, how much it humiliates, and appeal And gathered all above, his excommunication of the clergy grade at Twentieth avenue and A afford. While mortals sleep, the angels keep for an armistice pending adjudiction who signed the “Constitutions,” street had been raised one foot and Their watch of wondering love. will do the best thing it can do this and some of the king’s officers, was instructed to have the manhole DOLLS GAMES 0 morning stars together Christmas for world-wide peace, for the king in 1166, banished all at the junction of the two streets Proclaim the holy birth! humanity and for its own self. TOYS BOOKS And praises sing to God the King, the relations of Becket and for­ raised to the surface. And peace to men on earth. It takes nothing short of the bade all communication with him. Certain walks on Tenth avenue, Ideal Articles for Holiday Giving Christ spirit to do this. War with France followed. Peace Ninth avenue and D street were con­ How silently, how silently, Otherwise goodly nations have re­ was made in 1169, between Henry demned on account of heing below The wondrous gift is given! jected that way of doing thing- So God imparts to human hearts and Louis, but was fruitless, the le­ grade and the usual thirty days’ The blessings of his heaven. hitherto anti have given way to th^ gates resolutely siding with their notice was ordered sent to the prop­ No ear may hear His coming, rule even of greater evil. There is co-ecclesiastic. In 1170 a meeting erty owners informing them that un­ COOK’S BEE HIVE But in this world of sin, a right way—the way of peace. took pJace between the king and the less the walks were brought to the Where meek souls will receive Him Who will stand for it; who will proper grade within the specified N. K. Corner of Cookman \ 1 r j I fVI I still, Archbishop at Fretteville where they Avenue and Main Street A S O U ry r Q r K 9 Wm Jm The dear Christ enters in. accept it? were professedly reconciled, and time the borough would do the work Becket returned to Canterbury. He and charge the expense to the own­ O holy Child of Bethlehem! Descend to us we pray; FUTURE FOR AMAZON VALLEY at once published the pope’s sen­ ers. Cast out our sin, and enter in, tence of suspension against the Arch­ Solicitor Harry Cooper reported Be born in us to-day. Prediction of Explorer That Immigra­ bishop of York, and other prelates that two cases against hack drivers We hear the Christmas angels tion Will Turn to Fertile Trop­ who had crowned Prince Henry. for non-payment of license fees had The great glad tidings tell; The king’s angry expressions on been heard. These cases were told O com e to 11s, abide with us, ics May Prove True. Our Lord Emmanuel! learning of this, induced four of his of in last week’s Advertiser. He was —Philips Brooks. It is claimed that in one month of barons to go immediately to Canter­ instructed to bring action against \ l / j,000...... U V / U for immediate investment the summer 3,764 persons from other bury and after unsuccessfully re­ other persons who had done a hack­ HIS TONGUE DRIPS POISON parts of the world reached Panama tn monstrating with Becket they fol­ ing business in the borough the past on first bond and mortgage. search of permanent homes. A consid­ lowed him into the cathedral and season and not paid the fee. It is not often that The Advertiser erable contingent of these were Ameri­ murdered him on the steps of the Mr. Cooper also reported that makes reference to anything of a po­ cans. altar. through their attorney, the Glenn GARRABRANDT & CONOVER It is a pity that more detailed fig­ TENTH AVENUE, OPPOSITE RAILROAD STATION litical nature, but the mention of ures are not available, but even this Bros. Nursery Co., of Rochester, N. Roosevelt as a possible candidate of lump account shows that Panama is December 30—Gadsden purchase, Y., had agreed to replace ten dead BELMAR, N. J. the Republican party for the presi­ reaping permanent commercial benefit 1853. The purchase which was ne­ trees with others if the claim which dential nomination must be looked from the sanitary cleanup effected by gotiated by James Gadsden, soldier the company holds against the bor­ upon by every fair-minded citizen the American authorities. Also, one and statesman, acquired for the ough is paid at once. The offer was of this country as a big joke. cannot help wondering what changes United States a large tract now in­ accepted and amount of the claim, might be effected in the world’s emi­ $97.33, ordered paid. T h e original Roosevelt is not in the limelight at gration currents if great areas like cluded in Arizona and New Mexico. the present time, nor will he ever Brazil and Colombia were washed, T h e purchase price w as $10,000,000. claim was $84 and was for shade be again though he may make vain scoured and disinfected in the same trees which the borough purchased and refused to pay for until the mat­ attempts to get his name before the thorough fashion that General Gorgas COMING EVENTS. public by eating bean soup with the inaugurated at Panama. ter was adjusted. It was claimed TUB Best Ctnlsim as GUI the trees were not in accordance “common herd” at a lunch counter More than half a century ago an or by one of his tirades on President English explorer declared that while Dee. 30—Mystic Athletic club card with agreement. Christmas, without the privilege of giving, civilization had developed in cold party and dance at Inlet Terrace Wilson. Some of these tirades re­ club house. Mrs. Mary Davis appeared before would be a very poor Christmas indeed. call Ovid’s description of Envy climates, it was hound to come hack the council and stated that the sum to the fertile tropics, and he predicted of $1065 offered her for real estate in All manner of things are given but it is the which John Quincy Adams used that the Amazon valley would some January 4—Meeting Belmar W. C. aaginst John Randolph of Roanoke: day be the home of the richest and T . U. order that the borough might extend practical, useful, helpful present that is most “His face is livid; gaunt his body most enlightened society on earth. Fifteenth avenue was not sufficient to remove her buildings and pur­ appreciated. That’s why His breast is green with gall; The Journal does not agree with this Januar 7—Meeting Belmar Wom­ His tongue drips poison.” view, but it would be mighty interest­ chase the land required to place The Roosevelt body is not gaunt, ing to see the matter tried.—Chicago an’s Club. them on. This matter had been a A Gas Range but the face is livid, the breast is Journal. bone of centention for three years green with gall and the tongue drips Jan 18—“Life Portrayals of Dick­ and Mrs. Davis was informed that A Gas Water Heater, or poison. He is a traitor to the party Salutes Regulated. ens’ Characters,” Mr. Batis. unless she accepted the offer at that which unfortunately first nominated Western customs of salutation are time it would be withdrawn and not A Portable Lamp him to the vice-presidency so that being prescribed hy government order Feb. 4—Swuanee River Quartet. re-opened until such a time as the through the calamity of the lialn.n in China. According to the regula- property owners in that section of find their way into so many homes at Christ­ lie was advanced to the presidency, tions> a maa must take off his hat Feb. 18—Carfarelli Concert Co. the borough were not antagonistic and it is beyond all reason to be- wben he meets a Tbe new rf to opening the street. Upon her sig­ mas time. lieve that the members of that party pubhc government is adopting west- March 11—Cadman Concert Co. . .. era customs by regulations according nifying a desire that the matter be would ever sanction his nomination tQ the Qld Manchu system. The proper left open, the council voted to extend If you want a Christmas present for the home, again. costumes for different functions—the March 23—-“The Philosophy of the the offer for one week. get it from The man’s jealousy and envy are frock coat, evening clothes, silk hat, Beautiful,” Mr. Zwickey. Mr. Zizinia, on behalf of Mrs. Ma­ a continuous torture under which etc.—were prescribed about two years thilde Richardson who owns the pro­ Wanted—A girl familiar with T h e C oast G as C o m pa n y he is forever writhing. It makes ago. Now, as stated, the foreign cus- bookkeeping to take charge of a perty 011 both sides of River road no difference what President Wilson toms of taking off the hat, shaking business office in Belmar. Apply north of First avenue, presented to 709 Ninth Avenue Phone 534 Belmar Belmar, N. J. does, the colonel is against him. He hands and bowing are being officially at 805 Second avenue, Asbury Park. council a petition asking authority to 60 Main Avenue, Ocean Grove Arnold Avenue, Point Pleasant is against him as bitterly as he adopted, adv. change the direction of River road Phone 234-W Asbury Phone 128 Point Pleasant loaths the present occupant of the The Advertiser stands for the best north of First avenue from the diag­ White House. Subscribe for the Advertiser. interests of Belmar. onal course, as laid out on the maps 4MIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIM1 ents t0 be piaCed on the tree for dis BELMAR LIBRARY NOTES E i .r a l .,„L „ = tribution by Santa Claus. There will = Among tne bnurcnos 5 be a short enterteinment with sing About three hundred children ~ ing by the chidren before the pres­ have used the reading room during mini mini . ents are given out Last year over the past month, each child staying at Prepare Yourself for 230 children were present and it is least an hour. St. Rose’s Catholic Church. expected that there will be a larger St. Bose’s Catholic.—Seventh av- number this year. Church Memorial, 1699-1877.” Ice Harvesting ■eune and E street. Rev. Wm. J. Mc­ The Free Public Library has been Connell, pastor Masses: Sunday KASDEN TO BUILD STORE. very artistically decorated for the •mornings at 8 and 10 o’clock. Bene­ Christmas season with an abundance diction on Sunday afternoons at 3 of holly wreaths, sprays of holly o’clock, and first Fridays at 6 and Robert Kasden, who has conduct­ and chains of entwined leaves. The 7.30 a.m. Mass on Holy days at 7.30 ed a drug store at the corner of F result is well worth a visit to see. a.m. Confessions Saturdays, eves of street and Tenth avenue for several The work was done by Mrs. William Taylor Has Wliat You Want! Holy days and lirst Fridays. 4 to 6 years, is to build a store at corner Kipley Cobb, assisted by Miss Mary and 7.30 to 8.30 p.m. F sreet and Fourteenth avenue, Louise Scudder, representing Wom­ on the easterly side of F street. The contract for all the mason an’s club, and Dr. Fred V. Thompson. ice Saws, Fee Picks, Forks First Presbyterian Church. work has been let to A. K. Wolver­ The order of Sunday services is ton. Ground was broken for the The following books were pur­ and Large Shovels for hand= as follows: Junior Endeavor meet­ chased from the Nelson sale: “Jour­ building yesterday and Mr. Wolver- nal of the Procedure of the Govern­ ling Ice, Rubber Boots and ing at 10 a.m., morning worship at 'ton will begin work shortly. The 10.45, Sunday school at 2.30 p.m., or and Council of the Province of building will be 42 by 62 feet, 2 stor­ East New Jersey, 1682;” “Journal Heavy Socks for the man. Christian Endeavor meeting at 6.45 ies high and of tile and stucco con­ and evening serivce at 7.30. Prayer struction. The store will be mod­ and Votes of the Province of Nova In fact we can f it you up ready to go to work. meeting Wednesday night at 7.30. Ceserea or New Jersey, 1703;” ”An ern in every particular and on the Address Delivered at the Celebra­ Come and see us. second floor will be living apart­ tion by the New York Historical First Baptist Church. ments with all modern improve­ Society on Two Hundredth birthday Candles on the tree aglow, At the First Baptist church, Ninth ments. of Mr. Wm. Bradford;” “Official des­ Holly red and mistletoe; avenue between C and D streets, Mr. Wolverton, who lives at 704 Radiant faces, rapturous cries, criptive Catalog of Colonial and Rev­ In the nursery wondering eyes, Sunday, Rev. P. T. Morris will con­ Ninth avenue, is rated as one of the olutionary Relics now in Possession Stockings full and bulging out. duct both the morning and evening best masons in this section and Toys of every sort about; S k a t e s of Citizens of New Jersey;” “Histor­ Music, joyous, glad and gay; services. Morning worship begins at knows every feature of the business ical Sketch of the First Presbyterian All of Christendom at play; 11 o’clock, Sunday school at 2.30 from a to z. Since concrete and Season of the Holy Child, Church of Cranbury, N. J.;” “Brick Dearest gift, div’"^ and mild, Full line of Skates for boys and girls at p.m. and night service .at 8 o’clock. stucco work came to be popular Angel songs, d filing fear, Young people’s meeting will be held building materials the mason busi­ FINE CANINES Yule, the bles,-;u Yule Is here! all prices from 50c up.' Heavy Caps, Friday night, commencing at ness has developed into one which —Rose Mills Powers, ',u Youth's Compan­ 8 ion. Scarfs, Gloves, etc. Shoes with heavy o’clock. Css has developed into one which All Belmar is asking about four soles, made especially for skating. Requires sikll that is only gained by very unusually fine dogs that are 12th Avenue Baptist Church. experience and familiarity of mater­ MANNER OF GIVING PRESENTS ials which enter into the work. The being kept at “Croftinene,” Mrs. J. R. Come in and let us fit you up lor a good time Rev. F. S. Berggren will preach Hitchcock’s cottage on Ocean ave­ Simple Little Embellishments Such as Sunday on ‘“The New Birth in the skill gained by Mr. Wolverton not nue. Ribbons, Seals and Holly Count during the holidays. Light of the Present” and “Building only comes from personal work and They are Old English Sheep dogs for Much. a Bigger Soul.” There will be spec­ thought but through instruction belonging to Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur ial choir selections and the usual old from a line of ancestors who have Kirby Hitchcock and were brought At no time does the manner of do­ fashioned congrgational singing. Aeen masons. His grandfathei, down here from their home in the ing a thing count for so much as at Sunday school at 2.30 p.m. and mid­ Charles Wolverton, and his father, Berkshire Hills to be prepared for the time of Christmas giving; and P a u l C . T a y l o r week payer and conference meeting Harmon Wolverton, were both ma­ some of the winter shows. Three white in a few instances there are sons and each was rated among the those who overdo the outward embel­ Wednesday evening. A hearty wel- of them were shown for the lirst lishment of gifts, none of us now like ■come to all. best in his day. The mason work time at Chatham, N. Y., on Septem­ to offer the simplest little remem­ 808 F Street Belmar, N. J. on many of the best buildings in ber 8, 1915, where they won five brance unless wrapped in spotless pa­ First Methodist Church. Belmar has been done by Mr. Wol­ first prizes, two winner’s classes and per, tied with gay ribbons and adorned verton. one reserve. This breed is very in­ with bright seals expressing merry At the First Methodist Episcopal greetings. •church Sunday the order of services telligent, affectionate and gentle and LODGE NEW S they are very fine watch dogs. And this is as it should be for the will be: Morning worship at 10.30. holiday season gains a great deal of Sunday school at 2.30. Epworth cheeriness and zest from the multi­ George E. Rogers, President F. S. Hutchinson, Vice-President League service at 6.45, and evening Activities Among the Fraternal HANSON—SCHAEU. plicity of beribboned white parcels R. G. Poole, Cashier. worship at 7.30. The Juniors League Societies of Belmar. whisking to and fro, and we do not re­ meets this afternoon at 3.30 o’clock. The home of Mrs. Jacobson, 412 gret the passing of the yellow paper The pastor’s subject for next Sun­ Belmar lodge of Moose held its Thirteenth avenue, was the scene of bundle of our grandmother’s day. Capital - $50,000.00 day morning will be “Christmas or regular meeting at Moose Home last a pretty,quiet wedding last Monday But the attractive appearance of the Surplus 25,000.00 “' bank**- evening. afternoon, when at 4 o’clock in the gift is not all that counts; we must be BELMAR,MJ. Xmas.” In the evening the sermon presence of the immediate family careful of the how and when and will be based on Henry VanDyke’s and a few friends, Miss Ellen Schaeu. Where of presenting it. story “The Mansion.” Miss Etta Ocean Beach lodge, K. of P., held The time that custom more and W H E R E is the money you have been earning a smoker after its regular business a sister of Mrs. Jacobson, was mar­ ■Newman the new ly elected presi­ ried to Paul Hanson of St. Paul, more sets apart for the exchanging of for years back ? dent of the Epworth League, will session last week. Several members I ’ gifts among friends is Christmas eve, lead the league meeting. who had not attended lodge for some Minn. George Dann was best man any time from dusk to midnight; but You spent it and the other fellow put it in the time were present also visitors and and Mrs. Christine Dann was mat­ Christmas day itself is sacred to pre­ ron of honor. The 'ceremony, with bank. Why let him save what you earn. Start Union Baptist Church. a number of talks were given by senting gifts within the family circle. the various ones. the ring service, was performed by Some families put all the gifts in a bank account if you have but one dollar to At the Union Baptist church, Dr. Charles Everett. the library or living room, in separate Sixteenth avenue and F street, Sun­ The house was tastefully dec­ piles, and then, after a deliberate begin with. day, Rev. George Johnson will con- Amonoosuc lodge of Red Men held breakfast, they all walk in and open its semi-annual election of officers orated for the occasion and after •duct both the morning and evening the congratulations a wedding din­ the packages in the presence of each The First National Bank, Belmar, N. J. services. Morning worship begins Wednesday night. Those chosen ner was served. other. at 11 o’clock. Sunday school at 2.30, were: Prophet, Charles Shibla; Never give a gift in person if you song service from 7 to 8 and preach­ sachem, Charles Brice, senior saga­ can contrive to send it or put it where ing at p.m. Prayer meeting more, William Matthews, keeper of it will be found awaiting the recipient ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦««♦ 8 records, George Carter, keeper of Avon Happenings when he or she is alone, for when re­ Wednesday evening at 8 o’clock. ceived in this way the gift makes its ♦ The Union Baptist church will wampum, Samuel Shipway, collector strongest appeal to one’s appreciation. ♦ give a free Christmas dinner for the of wampum, Harry Pearce; junior (Continued from page 1.) ♦ In giving money, even to near rela­ CHARLES BEERMANN ♦ poor on Saturday, December 25, re­ sagamore, Howard Erving. tives, the utmost care should be taken ♦ gardless of color or creed. All are AVON BRIEFS to give it in the most delicate way ♦ welcome. Dinners will be served American council, Daughters of possible; especially if you know the Announces that he will continue the ♦ from 12.30 to 2.30 p.m. Liberty, has elected officers for the Mrs. Sarah B. Thompson of Boston money is needed. ♦ ensuing term as follows: Counsel has heen visiting Mrs. R. C. Love. One of the cleverest ways is to take : a tiny Japanese umbrella, place the Beck & Irons Meat Market ♦ AVON. Mrs. Mary Pettit; associate counsel, ♦ Mrs. Emma Taylor; vice counsel, Mrs. Henry Dorn is suffering from money in a paper bag and, after roll­ ♦ First Baptist.—Sylvan and Fifth ing and tying the hag around the up­ THIRD AVENUE SPRING LAKE ♦ avenues, Rev. H. P. Hoskins, pastor. Edith Lukens; associate vice coun­ blood poisoning in the thumb of the per part of the handle underneath, Preaching 10.30 and 7.30. Bible- sel, Rhoda Robinson; guide, Mrs. right hand. Dr. Angeny lanced the close the umbrella over it and tie with where he will serve ^ •school at 11.45; Midweek service Carrie Pridham; inside guard, Mrs. affected member Tuesday and Mrs. narrow ribbon. Thursday 7.30. Lillian Newman; outside guard, Mrs. Dorn is feeling much better. Another good way is to present an Carrie Bennett; recording secretary, attractive little booklet with a check Best Meats of all Kinds f Avon M. P. Church Miss Hattie L. Newman; associate Although warned that skating on or a greenback for a bookmark, writ­ Sunday morning worship at 10.45. recording secretery, Mrs. Virginia Sylvan Lake is dangerous a large ing on the flyleaf, “note page 14.” At Lowest Cash Prices ♦ Preaching by the pastor, Rev. C. R. Brown; financial secretary, Mrs. crowd of skaters are to be seen there Turning to see what is noted, the every day. Signs have been placed fresh new paper money is seen and Blades. Sabbath School at 9.45 a.m. Margaret Robinson; treasurer, Mrs. the recipient appreciates the manner A reputation for Best Sausage and Scrapple Evening service at 7.30. Mid-week Harriet Slocum; associate past coun­ to warn them of the danger. of its presentation no less than the service, Wednesday evening at 7.30 sel, Josephine Bennett; trustee, Mrs. material benefit. p.m. Elizabeth Stines; representative to Gillette Munn, the eldest son of Telephone orders and arrange for deliveries. State council for two years, Mrs. An­ Mrs. Roland Hopper, who has been WHY YOU HANG STOCKINGS Visit my store as often as you can. MEN’S UNION IN NEW HOME nie R. Newman. Installation cere­ so seriously ill at the Presbyterian monies will occur at the meeting hospital in Orange, is well enough Popular Christmas Custom Said to Telephone, SPUING LAKE 234. The Men’s Union that has been next Friday night. to be moved to his mother’s home Have Come Down to Us From holding meetings in the Baptist j in Avon to-day. Old Italian Practice. church Sundays will hereafter meet Ocean lodge, F. and A. M., held its in the room in F street near 9th ave­ annual meeting in the lodge room in Some tim e ago Hon. Jam es A. There is a story from Italy which nue, formerly occupied by the Bel­ the Fox building last Friday night. Bradley was asked to donate some­ some suppose to be the beginning of thing for the Avon library. Monday the present idea of the Christmas mar Public Library. The room The following officers were elected stocking. Years ago good old St. committee succeeded in securing or appointed to fill the various chairs Miss Winans, the librarian, received Nicholas of Padua used to throw flsBury ParK & Ocean Grove BanK this room temporarily on most fa­ during the ensuing year: Worship­ a parcel containing a large book, knitted purses with money in them in A 8 B U R Y PARK, IS1. ful master, Frank Marueci; senior entitled “The Story of the Erie,” it vorable terms, and is now fitting it at the windows of the poor. These THE STRENGTH OF THIS BANK up for the meetings. It is expected warden, W. P. Frazee; junior war­ entailing the history of New Jersey’s knitted purses were not unlike a stove, chairs and an organ will all den, Willard A. Fritz; treasurer, oldest and most noted railroad. stocking without a foot, and later it LIES NOT ONLY IN ITS be ready for use Sunday and that Neil H. Miller; secretary, Wallace G. became the custom of the people to CAPITAL C Sunday’s meeting will be held there Hooper; senior deacon, Arthur Fra­ Right About It. hang this knitted sack just inside the SURPLUS | . 0 0 zee; junior deaeon, F. G. Angeny; “Dr. Frank Gunsaulus declares that window that St. Nicholas might put AND ^ at 3.45 p.m. Americans think in blobs, and—” something in as he passed. When UNDIVIDED I $500,000 Mr. Parker, of the committee of senior master of ceremonies, W. A. these purses went out of use the leaders, has been fortunate in se­ Newbold; junior master of ceremon­ "He is right about it!” interrupted PROFITS I ies, A. Warner; senior steward, R. the Old Codger. “The man who differs stockings were substituted. In the AND 0 0 curing for a speaker for Sunday with me as to how to stop the war, northern part of Italy it was a little RESOURCES OF Mr. Pierce of Asbury Park, a man B Newman; junior steward, J. R. who attempts to offset my theories on too chilly to leave the windows open $2,500,000 whom many Belmar people desire Neafie; tyler, David Kittell; mar­ politics, religion and the weather, who and the stockings were hung by the to hear. Mr. Pierce takes well and shal, Jeremiah Bearmore; chaplain, hasn’t any more sense than to call mantel place so that they might be BUT ALSO IN THE CHARACTER AND FINANCIAL RESPONSI­ wears well wherever he has been. Ernest W. Bailey. A number of vis­ a wet moon a dry one, who fails to filled trom the chimney. BILITY OF THE MEN BY WHOM ITS AFFAIRS ARE DIRECTED He assisted in evangelistic work in itors were present from neighboring share my apprehension of the awful O r F I O CE FRST D IRECTORSi Point Pleasant, and when asked to lodges and following the communi­ abyss toward which this country is * * HENRY C. WINSOR, Pres ’ T. FRANK APPLEBY cation a banquet was served, San­ drifting; in short, anybody who don’t I Play Santa, It you will, but « C. C. CLAYTON, Vice Pres. AARON E. BALLARD give a service later to another agree with me merely thinks in blobs, CORNELIU8 0. CLAYTON church there ttie church was packed born catering. Interesting talks I don’t get your whiskers burnt. j H. A. WATSON, Cashier. W. LIa RV EY JO N E S were given by visiting Masons and a and the blobs are very far apart. Doc * * I. R. TAYLOR to hear him. What’s-his-name is correct!”—Kansas F. M. MILLER, Asst. Cashier HENRY C. WINSOR pleasing feature was the presenta­ City Star. LIBRARY CHRISTMAS TREE tion of a solid gold emblem ring to Julklapp Delivery. the retiring master, Ernest A. Bailey. Commercial printing of all kinds This is an expression used in Den­ There will be a Christmas tree at The ring was the gift of the officers ut Advertise’ office. mark and Sweden and denotes their the Free Public Library for the who had served under him and the way ot sending gifts. Before Christ­ presentation was made by ex-Assem- mas all the gifts are wrapped so as to children of Belmar on next Thurs­ Cultivate the habit of reading the disguise the contents. Each package day evening at 7.30. Many contri­ blyman John Thomson of Avon in advertisements in the Advertiser. is labeled for whom it is intended and butions of candy fruit etc., have a most appropriately worded ad­ Many of them are exceedingh then at odd moments during the day dress. Mr. Bailey responded with newsy, and besides that you shoulii QQ been received. The Woman’s Club know intimately the merchants who these are thrown in at the doors or has given over one hundred pres- well chosen words. believe in public enterprise. the windows. l e f t I So Am ■ v : i ■—4 AN IRREPRESSIBLE BOY i j N BOYS Net rwents TlnidDracto d / y ' Own and run your own railroad. Get one < How to Avoid Condition Brought 15 About by Overeating. i f BING’S TRAINS CASTORIAFor Infants and Children. W fl/r Perfect models of railroad express trains—locomotive, 111 lender, combination and Pullman cars; sections of track, Plenty of Vigorous Outdoor Exercise hKBP with banked curves. Will Help Digestive Organs As­ similate Fooa—Better Than Mothers Know That The Manufacturer’s One-Year Guarantee is Backed by a Repair and Service Station in New York Doctor's Prescription. If you want 1 *«•«t satisfaction and most value for your money, buy nothing- l* ;t BING TOY TRAIN. King trains have speed regulators, Genuine Castoria reverse gears, brakes, and in finish and equipment are only equalled by real By IRENE WESTON. railroad trains. BING Trains Arc Operated by Either S O MANY people habitually feel ALCOIIOL- 3 PER CENE Electric Current or by Mechanical Power A l w a y s You can use either an ordinary house electric light cur- more or less out-of-sorts for the Avertable PreparatioflWAs ■ r. ■ : t or Storage battery for r. I ICO Electric Trains. BINO few days following Christmas that simiialiusi IkToadandfieguh mechanical Trains run by sahp’.y winding up their clock- tindfiicSlomaclisaiidBowclsd like mechanism. Christmas ailments have come to be B e a r s t h e In operation, BING Trains excel recognized as a necessary aftermath a nyth in a P rod n qed. of the festivities. jj RTgyff ' 1 vSold at first class Toy and Signature, Department Stores. , Of course, the children will always Promotes DiyeslioffChcerfuT Prices from $1.50 to $20.00 / overeat themselves; it they were not < fv " If your store can’t supply allowed to eat all sorts of indigestible you, sLnd cheek to things, they would feel they were be­ JBSSSSSSi o f N o t N a r c o t i c . t ... ing cheated out of half the joy of the , r JOHN BING gay Christmas season. As a matter of MuipeofOUVr-SAPMUCiCSSS. 331 Fourth Avenue fact, it is not the children at all who JPiimpIin M d ,- N EW Y O R K make up the hulk ot sufferers from K Jbl }■'- WORRIED the cat, he playe-l M x S en n a* vsa K r a j rat-tat-tat . Jh chelle S tilts ~ Christmas complaints. It is the grown­ 44 On the roller skates a full JjdwSeed* ups who, simply through carelessly KSng&g hour by the clock. In neglecting to subscribe to one simple H e tried roller skates where Worm Seed - dishes and plates K m rule of health, frequently find them­ In jeopardy lay, till some fell with a fear. selves more or less unhappy inside, shock. AperfcctKemedyforCo'^ and more tired and run down physical­ tion, Sour Stanad^mUja'j Use ly at the end of the Christmas holi­ With an Indian yell on the doll’s house Worms, Pevenshffessmid he fell, days than before them. And added poor dolly’s scalp to his belt: l o s s o f S leer Of course, children do overeat them­ Then knocked off Its toes and its fair Gre­ selves more often than grown people. cian nose ra^&Signatee°£ For Over They rejoice, however, in the posses­ Which same was of wax—he proceeded sion of powers of- recuperation which to m elt. IPjipsq r grown-ups, even in the prime of life, Two tubs he upset without one regret; T h iTC e n t a u r Com pasv. PLUMBING AND can only look back on with envy. Too He stood on his head till his face it TV'E'W’ Thirty Years i HEATING j much plum pudding, too many sau­ turned blue: A curtain he tore and then sighed for J WILLIAM E. HEHTER sages with turkey, too many sweets m ore NINTH AVENUE, (Next to Bank) BELMAR, N. J. t between meals, may bring on a sharp | Inventively mischievous things he might U - digestive upset, but in a few hours all do. traces of it have disappeared, and the He hid granny's specs, but that didn’t one-time sufferer is soon eager for vex. more of the rich foods which caused Her face brightened up with his fun and CASTORIATHE CENTAUR COMPANY, NEW YORK pITV, his noise. Up and Down the him pain. "One sweet kiss repaid all," so she said. With grown people, after-Christmas Resignedly adding that "boys will be ailments are not so much due to indis­ boys.” New Jersey Coast criminate eating of indigestible foods But strangest of all at night’s quiet fall as to an utter neglect of any precau­ How meekly, how placidly, this rogue tions to adapt their systems to the would say: News of the Past Week Boiled Down new conditions which reign during the “Good-night, mamma dear. Good-night, and Served Up for Advertiser Christmas holidays. papa dear, Honce & DuBois “I’ve tried hard to be such a good boy to­ Readers. Take the case of the average father day !” of a family who leaves all office work behind. How does the change affect REAL ESTATEAND INSURANCE Charles H. Wolcott, aged 82 years, him? In the first place, -Ifche dull mo­ EAT REMAINS OF CANDLES widely known throughout the coun­ notony of his days is broken in upon Christmas Services Among the Eski­ 706 TENTH AVENUE, Opp. R. R. Depot ty and a former freeholder, died last and his brain can relax from the high mos of Labrador—Part Most En­ Thursday. pressure of the office. This much, of joyed by the Children. 'OPYRIGHTA P 8<-E C9 course, is a change in the right direc­ We have some excellent BARGAINS in LOTS in Belmar Park tion. All work and no play makes and now is the proper time to invest there. William Bauer, a Red Bank trap­ Jack a dull boy physically as well as Somebody has said that when the per, recently caught in one week, mentally. At the same time, however, world was being made the Creator L . J . LEADED twenty-seven muskrats and two gathered up all the waste material he staying at home has drawbacks of its had left over and made Labrador out opossum s. own, for it means less exercise, which of it. Some people say the Creator DIAMONDS in its turn should suggest a cutting INSURANCE down of the food supplied ta the body. never intended it to be inhabited But REAL ESTATE Watches, Jewelry and Optical Goods It is said that during the Henry inhabited it is with a sturdy, taciturn revival meetings at Freehold 281 per­ Too much food and too little exer­ hand of Eskimos, who, thanks to the INEfiL H. M ILLER 805 F St., Belmar, N. J. sons signified their intention to live tion are almost certain to upset the di­ Moravian missionaries who have pene­ a Christian life. gestion and clog up the various organs trated to that country, celebrate 708 NINTH AVENUE BELMAR, N. J. REPAIRING A SPECIALTY whose duty it is to separate the waste Christmas in their own peculiar way. WORK GUARANTEED matters from the good in the food we As service time in the church draws Insure With The Man Who Knows How DeWitt Banta arrived in Keyport eat and rid the body of those poison­ near all the inhabitants, old and We have a fine of the best Fire Insurance Companies in the a few days ago behind a team of ous products. young, the men on one side and the business. burros with which he had made the The remedy is perfectly simple. women on the other, are waiting in •...... •*♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ «« , No one should be without some protection from loss by fire, trip from the Pacific coast. There is no need to stint yourself of eager expectation. It is quite dark we can give you this protection at a small cost. J WHERE DO YOU BUY YOUR J the good things of the table. Eat, by four o’clock and the bell rings. All drink and be merry, within fair mod­ come trooping in clad in the best MAY WE QUOTE YOU RATES? ! BUILDING MATERIAL? i Charles N. Hayes, and his wife, eration, of course. However, you must clothes they can muster. COMMISSIONER OF DEEDS NOTARY PUBLIC Annie, an aged couple, were burned help your digestive organs by taking No one stays at home from these 4 When in want do not forget that ^ to death in a fire which destroyed plenty of vigorous outdoor exercise. services unless he is sick or lame, 9• he Buchanon & Smock Lumber 4< their home at Long Branch early A two hours’ walk before the mid­ and whenever it is possible sleighs 4 Co. of Asbury Park can ^supply 4 Friday morning. day meal, a round of golf or some oth­ are used to bring these disabled ones J you. Write or see 4 er outdoor game with the children in to church. ♦ W. J. STERNER ♦ It is expected that at the annual midafternoon, and a brisk two-mile For the little children the happiest WHEN YOU WANT A RELIABLE PLUMBER CALL ON (Our Local Agent) Methodist Episcopal conference in walk in the half-hour before the eve­ part of the services comes later when 4 4 ning meal will be found worth more each child receives a lighted candle, j 607 Sixth Ave. Belinar, N. J ♦ Asbury Park in March the churches than any amount of doctor’s prescrip­ symbolizing the light of the world. J. M A C K L E R ♦ ♦ ♦ 44444.»*«.*4 « « 1 of Navesink and Oceanica will be tions directed towards relieving the Each candle stands in a white turnip united. first symptoms of biliousness, the which serves as a candlestick. Most No. 1002 F ST., BEIL MAR mental Irritability, disturbed sleep, of the candles are made from deer N|y Merchants Directory J, William K. Fenn of Asbury Park sour taste in the mouth, loss of appe­ tallow which the Eskimos bring to New Hot Water and Steam Heating Plants installed, has one of the finest collections of tite, etc., which are such a common the missionaries. After the services Flumbing Supplies and all Piping Connections. We coins in the state. Recently he ob­ aftermath of the Christmas holidays. the children eat not only the turnip, study to please, and work promptly and reasonably tained a half dollar of 1796, which but what is left of the candle as well. 34 Years in Monmouth County makes his display of half dollars one ************************************** * One year only about ten persons, J.H S xton. Funeral Director of the best in the world. * Unselfishness is the key to J mostly men, could come from the UNDERTAKER AND EMBALMER nearest island. The ice had been 606 F Street, BELMAR * Christmas happiness. *I 159 Main Street. ASBURY PARK * * driven together, and rather than miss Tel. 21 Asbury Park, Residence 397 J. S. Wheaton, aged 72 years and a ************************************* the Christmas service they had risked Telephone or Teleraph orders receive former employee of the New York their lives in crossing over on that BORTON BROS. personal attention. Telephone Co., committed suicide at ENVIOUS. moving, heaving, broken ice to the his home in Long Branch last Sat- mainland. Then they had to climb T H E VERY BEST IN udey by inhaling gas. He had been the mountains and walk through the G r o c e r s JAMES P. BURKE suffering from a nervous di»order. deep snow until they reached the mis­ Staple and Fancy Groceries sion station after twenty-three hours ALL KINDS OF TABLE DELICACIES CARRIED IN STOCK n o Charles H. Covert of Seabright, of danger and a fearfully exhausting Leaders, Gutters and all kinds of Tin "Work aged 32 years, was killed at Norman­ march through the snow. Stove and Furnace W ork a Specialty How happy they were to be in time Strictly Eresh Eggs and Butter Estimates Cheerfully Furnished die Monday morning when a heavy to celebrate the Christmas festival in F Street, corner Sixth Ave,, Belmar rock slipped from the tackle and the house of their God! About six b e l m a r n j crushed him. The rock was being days later, when the ice had formed, Ninth Avenue & F Street, , . . swung into place for a bulkhead. all the rest of the people came, but Visitors to Asbury, try oh! so sad and downhearted. Like I j 111111111C1111111111111111111111111 i 11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 i 111111111 > 111 little children they told the mission­ Paul’s Restaurant & Lunch Room State of Ohio, City of Toledo, || Lucas County, [j* ' aries their tale of sorrow. They de­ OPEN ALL THE YEAR Frank J. Cheney makes oath that scribed how sad they all had been 1 GEORGE G. TITUS I Home Cooking at Iiersonable Prices he is senior partner of the firm of when they found that it would be im­ Best 2 5 c Meals in the County F. J. Cheney & Co., doing business in possible to come to the mission sta­ Cor. Main and Lake Ave. the city of Toledo, County and State tion for the Christmas service. | ICE | Open all night. ASBURY PARK aforesaid, and that said firm will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOL­ "Do you ever wish you were a girl?” LARS for each and every case of asked the visitor. “Christmas Past.’’ Coal, Wood, Hay and Feed Catarrh that cannot he cured by the “Only at Christmas time,” answered It was indeed a gracious time, and i/ 4T ♦> *> >* *> * * »> * * *° * * *****•>♦ >*** ^ use of HALL’S CATARRH CURE. as we read of the revels and cere­ FRANK J. CHENEY. the boy. CORNER SEVENTH AVENUE AND F STREET | HARRY S. SIMPSON * Sworn to before me and sub­ “Why do you wish it then?’ monies and find foolish beliefs of scribed in my presence, this th day "Because of the stockings they Christmas Past, we might regret what | Telephone 510-W BELMAR, NEW JERSEY | % House, Sip and Fresco Painting % 6 wear." we have lost in this tamer and less *> in All its Branches *> of December, A. D. 1886. picturesque age, it we did not Know ~ Mail Orders Given Special Attention *t* Eighteenth Ave., East of F St. *t* (Seal) A. W. GLEASON, Notary Public. that never before in history was siiiiiiiiiimiimiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHHiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiS * P. O.—BELMAR, N. J. * Hall’s Catarrh Cure is taken inter­ Cultivating the Christmas Spirit. Christmas kept so truly and heartily nally and acts directly upon the “Alas! ’ sighed the moody man, in the spirit ot the day as it is now. blood and mucous surfaces of the “there is no gladness for me in this We have dropped a good many rude system. Send for testimonials, free. joyous season. and some pretty customs, but we have U Auto Dine at ' F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, 0. "Tut-tut!" said the optimist. ‘‘Sure­ gained a broadening spirit of almost NAYLOR’S Sold by all Druggists, 75c. ly there is a ray of sunshine for you, universal charity, a feeling of real FL*. HI I . nNFWMANREAL U TY lTlrA .iT FOR SALE ESTATE AND RENT 803 F S t . , ______Take Hall's Family Pills for con­ as there is for all ot us if we out Belmar, N. J. stipation. look for it. ’ brotherhood, that is perhaps none the COTTAGES TO RMNT "No,” replied the moody one. “I less real that it is held in check a Farms* for Sale and to Rent Delicious Dinners RESTAURANT CARPETS CLEANED CLEAN. have not a single friend and no rela­ good deal during the rest ot the year anti Lunches ______Shafto’s Carpet Cleaning Works, tives with whom i am on speaking —Charles Dudley Warner. F Street and 17th Avenue Belmar, N. J. Second Ave. and Langford St., As­ term s.” PA RK ER ’S bury Park. Established 1893. Rugs “Cheer up, then,’ advised the other, A French Custom. HAIR BALSAM made from old carpets. Oldest, larg­ with a shade of envy in nis tone. In Prance children place their A toilet preparation of merit. est, most modern. Called for and If you will sub. :ribe to The Adver- The biggest bargain we have evef Helps to eradicate dandruff. returned. Phone, conn. 90-tf “Can't you be giaa Decause you will shoes before the mantlepiece, in an­ I tiser or renew your subscription, we offered our subscribers is The Ad­ BeautyFor Restoring to Gray or Color Faded and Hair. _ not have to Duy any Christmas pres­ ticipation of a visit from Father I will include four standard maga- vertiser and four magazines, all on* fcOr. and $1.00 at Druggists. Subscribe for the Advertiser. ents?” Christmas. I zines, all one year, for only 18 cents (year, for only $1.18. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1915 THE COAST AHVEHTTSER. RET-MAR. N. 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One Christmas Eve Bu Harru T. Barker Y o u r p r i n t i n g Fir xt- Class Work at All Times is our Motto If it’s worth doing at all it is worth doing well !

GOOD WILL At this time when the subject of Among the tasks to be done in Good Will is emphasized in the every city those of the public utility organizations are among the most mind of the world, it seems proper difficult—if not the hardest of all. to discuss the good will which We transact business every day in should and can prevail between the the year with the great majority of people and utility corporations. inhabitants. Good will can not be bought or Our attitude is that of service in Mystic Athletic Club to Give it in had for the mere asking. It must a spirit of partnership; that of Inlet Terrace Club House. be deserved and must come as a wishing every person who pays us reward for patient, devoted effort. a dollar for service, more than a dollar’s worth of value in return. We want the good will of every If we succeed in adding to Bel­ person in this city and vicinity— mar’s growth and prosperity by man, woman and child. adequate and low-priced electric We can not expect to win ac­ service, we shall be glad of the in­ tive good will in a few weeks or creased individual property values a few months. Within a reason­ and the increased welfare of indi­ able time we shall demonstrate our viduals. right to the confidence which be­ We realize that we have obliga­ gets good will. tions to the people which cannot be ignored. We propose to dis­ The people and the Atlantic charge these responsibilities credit­ Coast Electric Light Company are ably and always in good faith and partners. good w ill.

726 Cookman Avenue A S B U R Y PARK, N. J

A NEW M ILK DEPOT. The City Dairy will open in Bel- II mar January 3, in the store at 706 II Ninth avenue. This firm is dis- JJ tributor of the Raritan Valley Farms || milk in Deal, Allenhurst, Asbury » ' Park, Ocean Grove, Bradley Beach, Avon and Belmar and orders may be sent to either 805 Second avenue, — Asbury Park or the Belmar store. The company will have a wagon at X Belmar at all times. j Jj INSURANCE REAL ESTATE BONDS Pasteurized milk and cream is ♦ sold thus insuring pure milk at all S times. The scientific men of the J; List your Cottages and Bungalows for rent world agree that raw milk is not •> with me: I will secure the renters ; good for children and that it should 2 be pasteurized to avoid danger of { tuberculosis. The City Dairy also t makes a specialty of fine butter and • cottage cheese. 805 F Street, Belmar

JOSEPH WEINSTEIN Joseph, the three-year-old son of Harry and Julia Weinstein, Tenth avenue and F street, died at the Long Branch hospital Tuesday of septic meningigtis. The funeral was from the parents’ home Wednesday morn­ ing and burial was in the Hebrew cemetery near Asbury Park. For Infants and Children TOTS IS A REAL BARGAIN In Use For Over 30 Years DEATH OF CAPTAIN PERRY. Al'.vays bears — Captain David Perry, who was for more than thirty years a resident of this vicinity, died at his home on the River road, West Belmar, Satur­ day. The funeral was from his late home Tuesday afternoon. Rev. Mr. Gates of the Missionary Alliance officiated and James H. Sexton, the well-known Asbury Park and Bel­ mar funeral director, had charge of burial which was made in New York I.adies’ and Gents' Bay cemetery, Jersey City. TAILOR DIES IN DENVER Friends Receive Word of Death of Mrs. Rousseau, a Former Belmar BELMAR, N. J Resident. Belmar friends received word Monday of the death of Mrs. Clara Rousseau which occurred at Denver, Col., last week Thursday. Pneu­ S.TNAT/B, monia was the cause. Mrs. Rousseau, who was formerly Miss Clara Maire of Asbury Park THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE was well-known in Belmar where stockholders of this Bank for the she resided for a number of years election of directors for the ensuing with her mother before her mar­ year will be held at the Banking riage. Besides her husband, Elmer House, corner Ninth Avenue and F Street on Tuesday, the llth day of Rousseau, and a six-year-old daugh­ January, 1916. ter, Gail, she is survived by her The Polls will be open in the mother, Mrs. Z. Maire and two broth­ afternoon from one until two ers, Fred and Walter, all of Denver, o'clock. ROBERT G. POOLE, and a sister, Mrs. W. 11. Lilly of San­ 00-1 Cashier. ta Barbara, Cal. X X X A „ Beaumont Glass was in town last x>eo<#*>oo<#$>e< Tuesday. ^W W * * ISH1 0 1 l IN ll i G Vi V/OUR U *v iTI/M MANY i I rPATRONS n I K v n o r A \ ^ The Ten Commandments William Bamford was in Trenton We Wish You—— ------• ^ IMerryChristmas#HappyNewYear ^ last Tuesday and Wednesday. for Christmas Giving we take Ihis opportunity of thanking them for their very lib­ ===== Bu H A R V E Y PE A K E ■---- eral patronage the past year and shall hope by honest dealing Miss Cynthia Hassler is spending to merit their future continuance of patronage during the | HOU shalt love tha giver of the gift, because coming year. the Christmas holiday with friends * he has sent the gift. A Merry Christmas in Florida. . rhou shalt remember first the very young and 2 the very old. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Jones are vis­ 3^ Thou shalt buy within thy means, remember, J. Lew is & Son I iting Mr. Jones’ parents on Sixth av­ ing the spirit of the gift and not the value. and we trust that Steinbaeh’s has Telephone 526-J F STREET AND SIXTH AVE., BELMAR enue for the holidays. 4. Thou shalt not become a party to the mere exchange of gilts. Let thy heart go with each contributed its mite toward bring­ The French class held its regular and every greeting or present thou sendestout. 5. Thou shalt make such gifts as thy skill may ing Yuletide joys to your home. weekly meeting at the home of Miss warrant, inasmuch as the work of thy hands Scudder Tuesday morning. gives added value to the offering. Q-OKHXHHXKKXKKJ-iOOOOOOOOOOOOO 6. Thou shalt tie up no bitter remembrances with R. S. Wines of the Seaside Phar­ a gift, but only peace and good will. macy, and Mrs. Wines will spend 7. Thou shalt have thy gifts ready several days TO=NIGHT, FRIDAY | ^ TOWN GOSSIP AND LATE HAPPENINGS S before the time of delivery, that the immediate Christmas in EngliShtown. days before Christmas may be filled with peace Happenings Here and There and Things Worth While Picked ? and happiness, and not with turmoil and frenzy. mu- store is open later than usual Miss Bessie Osborn is spending 8. Thou shalt seek the abodes of the poor and Up by Advertiser Reporters and Sent in by Our Many Friend Y Christmas with her sister, Mrs. friendless with such wholesome gifts as may and it you have forgotten anything cheer and nourish their hungry bodiea and George Wilson of Rutherford, Tenn. hearts. come in to-night and we will serve &<>-0-<>-C>-0-0<><>0-0-0-0-*<>-0-0<>-0-C><>-0-<><>-(><>- Mrs. Josephine Simpson of Fifth 9. Thou shalt not gush over thy gifts. Thou shall Mrs. J. B. Ayers of New York was Peter Egenoff was in town last •how thy gratitude in more sincere ways. you in the quickest possible time. in Bemar the first of the week. avenue has been called to Philadel­ 10. Thou shalt, at earliest opportunity, give written Tuesday. phia on account of the illness of he. or verbal thanks for such kindnesses as thy daughter. friends may have bestowed upon thee at Mrs. William Richardson and Miss Miss Ethel Hance is visiting Christmas. Rem em ber--( )ur G uarantee Matilda Richardson of River road friends in New York. The Inlet Terrace Bridge Club waf are spending a few days in New entertained on Monday by Mrs. J. W. TWO TOTS IN A TOY SHOP York. Mrs. William Ripley of Newark Hassler at her home on Fifth avenue. protects * very thing purchased at is recovering after a serious illness. Twelve ladies were present. Prize Little Denny Was Almost Beyond Joseph Silverstein of Belmar, with ness, winners were Miss Mary Louise Hope in the Eyes of His Older Sieinbach’s, and if von receive a offices in Asbury Park, has success­ Sister, Aged Six. t %/ fully passed the councellor’s exam­ George N. Kanenbly of New York Scudder and Mrs. A. G. Burgesser. g ft bought here that doesn’t seem ination. was in Belmar the early part of the She was six if she was a day; she w eek. SHOWED CAUSE FOR ASSAULT had a little fat back in a little black perfect or does not give a good ac­ James B. Housel has returned to coat and her wisps of red hair his home at 704 Eighth avenue after | Mrs. Julia B. Glass is back in town Stonemason Really Had Good Reason matched' her red tam-o’shanter. In count of itself in service you can a visit with relatives in Flemington after spending several days in Phil- for Smiting His Impertinent her firm hand she held a struggling Son-in-Law. boy about a year younger, and they bring it right back for exchange. and Trenton. I adelphia. were getting into the elevator at a I A stonemason and cutter who did big department store and making for Jay W. Sterner of Philadelphia is f Mr. and Mrs. Henry Herbermann odd jobs for graveyards while not oth­ “toys." spending Christmas with his parents, [ of Jersey City were in town over erwise engaged, was arrested tor strik­ Children are not allowed, unaccom­ Mr. and Mrs, Willard J. Sterner o f' Sunday. ing his son-in-law, Frank Andrews, panied by guardians, in most large W e Thank Our Patrons Sixth avenue, over the head with a mallet and ren­ shops, but such was her air of re­ The Tuesday Afternoon Bridge dering him unconscious. sponsibility, of decorum, that it would each one, for their share in making George Wright and family, who club meeting has been postponed “Jim Renfrow, stand up," command­ have been a bold floorwalker who have lived at 503 Tenth avenue since until after tbe holidays, ed the judge. dared to question her. “Here I be, your honor,’’ answered Nor, evidently, was it her first visit. the holiday season at Steinbach’s so last spring, left Monday for their the self-possessed prisoner, a grizzled, The boy, still held in leash, ran in satisfying, and we wish to renew winter home in Brooklyn, Mrs. Paul T. Zizinia is entertain brawny man of fifty years or more. front ana made straight for the space ing her sister, Mrs. McFarland of “Did you strike Mr. Andrews with devoted to Santa Claus, his reindeer oui* best wishes for this Christmas Miss Helen Laug of New York came , New York, over the holiday, a mallet?” and his sleigh, piled with toys. to Belmar Wednesday night to visit “I did, your honor.” There was a background of fir and season and the New Year. her sister, Mrs. Oscar Bennett, Stephen Dresden, the tailor, and “With what provocation?” cedar and a huge Christmas tree, but Eighty ayenue, fop p. few days. his daughter, Edith, go to New York The defendant fumbled in his pock­ the pair sat down before the fascinat­ / to-morrow to attend a wedding. et for a moment and finally drew ing old fellow in his red robe, his forj.h a bit of torn, soiled paper upon long white beard, holding his big Very truly yours, Mr. and Mrs. Prank Seivers left | ...... which words were scrawled. whip, and from his face the small hoy to-day for Smithtown, L. I., to spend j Charles Hoffman, who is working “It was just this way, judge," con­ did not turn from worshiping in sol­ Christmas with Mrs. Seivers’ par-! in South Orange, visited his brother, tinued Renfrow. “I was working in emn adoration. i ents, Mr. and Mrs. Preston Nichols, j W. H. Hoffman, 1305 F street, Sun- the yard, cutting stone, yesterday Across the room was a creche; also i-.! day. a wonderful and beautiful thing. The afternoon, when Frank came up to infant Jesus in the manger, the moth­ Soangetaha council of the Belmar 1 —— -- me and asked if I'd cut th’ inscrip­ er in her blue robes, St. Joseph, with Camp Fire Girls held its monthly I Miss Helen Wildman of 512 Tenth tion of his wife’s tombstone. Bein' as his staff, the three kings resplendent. ceremonial meeting at the home of avenue has been seriously ill for it was my own darter, I allowed I The children had been perfectly Aahunj park, Jrrery the guardian Tuesday night. Miss several days with an abscess in her would, tho’ I knew I’d never git, no still for fifteen minutes looking at Ruth Anderson became a member. head. money fer th’ job. What do you sup­ Santa Claus, when the little girl whis pose he had writ out fer mo l’ cut, pered to the boy. He squirmed, strug­ Mrs. A. G. Burgesser of Lake ave- judge. Read this: gled, but she was too much for him. Mrs. Alice Oswald, Mrs. Zoie Hop- ‘“MRS. ELIZA ANDREW S. She dislodged nim from his seat, per and daughter, Miss Alice Hop- nue « entertaining Mr. and Mrs. Les- Died Aug. 12, 1915. dragged him to the ereche, and with per, of 614 Sixth avnue, left this *‘e Burgesser of New Vork for “ ‘She was a purty woman, but she motherly, Irish piety, pressed him on week for Daytona, Florida, where \ Christmas, had the wust temper of anybody in his knees. SELECT SANITARIUM by the Sea they will pass the winter with Mrs. i Stark county. Her mother was a Reverently she described the holy L. E. Shaeler of Spring Lake. j ^ r- an<^ Mrs. John Watson of Jer- sweet lady, so where she got it from group, then would incite devotion sey City were week-end guests of Mr. everybody kin guess.’ from a more human motive. , . . j —-.1 and Mrs. Alber Albert Ackerman of “That's when I hit him, judge.’’— “See the cow, Denny; you mind the The panels of jurors, grand and .. . Case and Comment. cow we used to milk last summer at petit, for the January term were the farm when we went on the fresh drawn at Freehold Tuesday. Harry I Miss Schmidt, a sister of Mrs. Peter MAY RECLAIM WASTE SPOT air? See the goat, Denny; you mind J. Stines of West Belmar and Edgar Egenoff of Eleventh avenue, is ser­ the goat in our alley? It’s his pitcher.” Pioce C. White of Wall Township are on iously ill with pneumonia at her Efforts Are to Be Made to Restore to But Denny whined and pulled and the list of grand jurors and Edward Fertility the Famous Roman pulled to be hack again to his idol. A. Abbott of Belmar on the petit home in Rochester, N. Y. Campagna. The little girl looked up. Her sigh lor list. ! was that given by every woman since I Mrs. John Pacer, River road, went No book on Italy is complete with­ the beginning, for every man for to Brooklyn Tuesday for a two out some reference to the Campagna whose soul she holds herself respon­ week-end A number of mounted birds are weeks’ visit. Mr. Pacer went there di Roma, a district upon which a curse sible. displayed in the window of R. S. to-day to remain over Christmas. seems to have fallen. It is a grassy “Denny,” she said, “Denny likes Wines’ drug store. Among them are plain, something like ap American Santa Claus better than he likes God.” Resi several game birds and birds of prairie, about forty by seventy miles prey. The birds were set up by William Lewis of New York is in area, Rome being near its center. Qii time lo kan^ your stocking hidh Fred Huber and speak well for his spending the Christmas holidays This district was once the prov­ skill as a taxidermist. Especially wth his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. ince of Latium, and was then the rich­ And let your notes to 5anls Hy well done is a magnificent speci­ Lewis, F street and Sixth avenue. est and most populous country in the Jlra^K t up Ike ckimne^ For the Treatment of For Particulars Address world, but it is now nearly destitute Pi men of a male wood duck. far aw ay I The Atlantic Coast Electric rail- of inhabitants. For a part of the I, inc. year shepherds and herdsmen make jo y o u11 jfe t y o ixr p re se n t^ end surolcoi coses Belmar, N. J Asbury Park is to have a munici- waY *s ^ 1*s week maintaining a sev- it their home, but even they do not pal Christmas tree and appropriate gn-minute schedule on account of the linger longer than absolutely neces­ Christmas Da\ exercises in Railroad square to­ holiday season. Cars are run sary. In fact, the Campagna is the night. The big tree which will be night as late as traffic demands. home of malaria, so deadly that stran­ laden with boxes of candy, etc., for gers dare not to pass a single nignt ex­ posed to its influence, the children was drawn through State District Attorney Joseph L. Tho trouble with the Campagna Belmar Tuesday behind a large mot­ Bodine of Trenton and his sister are arises from its being underlaid by a or truck. The tree was supported spending Christmas with their aunt, bed of stone impervious to water. The on a lumber wagon which was at- Mrs. Henry 1). Scudder of Tenth ave- spring rains fill the soil, a vast Quan­ tached to the truck. nue. tity of vegetable matter is accumu­ lated, and the summer sun evaporates SC this foul water, filling the air with malaria of the most deadly sort. The ancient Romans knew the dan­ U ger, and averted it with extensive They haven’t a thing: I want drains; but the moderns suffered the May each Christmas, as it ^ drains to become choked, and the comes, find us more and more And I CAN’T go to town. finest portion of Italy became a wil­ like him who, as at this time, derness. The soil is very rich, and became a little child for our UMMERS’ What SHALL I do?” it is pleasant to hear that an effort is jef sake, more simple-minded, more Do what hundreds of painstaking and particular people are doing being made to reclaim the Champagna -ft humble, more holy, more affec- PARADE in all parts of the United States from Maine to California—Do your for the uses of man. ^ tionate, more resigned, more shopping either in person or through the mail at the lamous ■ii happy, more full of God.—J. H. SPECIAL EXCURSION Turtle Captures Hawk. £ Newman. EMMA LOUISE ART SHOP The fable of the hare and the tor­ Here you will find that we have given thought to help you select toise Is surpassed by the feat of a the one right GIFT for every person. land turtle at York Springs, near Han­ Home Made Presents. Long before you began to think of Christmas we were busy in over, which captured a hawk. The “I thought I’d be economical this designing, making and collecting Irom al! parts of the world, ait story is related by Miss Mabel Griest, year and make my Christmas pres­ objects of unusual charm that you will not find either in j our local who killed the hawk. ents myself, instead of buying them,” NEW YEARS DAY Miss Griest was walking through said Mrs. Harlem; “so I bought a shop or in town. a field, when she noticed a bird in the We lay before you an endless variety of GIFTS selected with book of instructions and went ahead.” RT °rinpd care and taste, that are distinctive, exclusive and moderately priced. grass frantically beating its wings. Ap­ “How did you make out?’’ asked $1.50 $1.50 proaching she found it to be a hawk Proportionate fares from all other points. If you cannot pay us a visit let us send j’ou our GIFT BOOK Mrs. Bronx. Special Train leaves Belmar at 7-04 a.m . with its wealth of holiday suggestions; it is FREE for the asking. with one leg securely caught between "The m aterials footed up to $43.58, To our out of town customers residing within eight miles of ouj the jaws of a turtle Though struck and I put in a month’s hard sewing Costumed New Years Clubs In violently by the hawk’s wings, the and cutting." fantastic array. A Festal display shop we refund your carfare on all purchases of $ 2.00 or over. turtle held on until the girl struck rivaled only by the famed Mardi A HOME INDUSTRY OWNED BY NATIVES OF BELMAR I “How did that compare with last Gras of New Orleans. the prisoner a blow with a stick, kill­ iyear?” Returning, train leaves Philadelphia from ing it. “Last year 1 bought all I wanted for Broad Street Station at 8.45 p.m. How the swiftest of birds was $35.” Eirjnja J^oliise S^°P caught by its sluggish adversary is a BELMAR, N. J. mystery. The only plausible explana­ Pennsylvania R. R/ OPEN EVENINGS tion is that the hawk must have First Christmas Card. J alighted close to the turtle and been In December, 1844, Mr. W. A. DoD- > caught by its powerful Jaw s—York son sent the first Christmas card.