National Republican., 1878-08-03
The Ocean shore.
CAPE MAY, July 81, 1873.

Correspondence Of the National Republican,
Tho masque ball at the Stockton last Tues.
day evening was success in every way. The
hall was very handsomely decorated and the
characters taken we'll sustained. Mis Duffy,
daughter Of tho proprietor Of the Stockton, ap-
peared as "Topsy," and sustained her charac-
ter admirably. I am told that daring the
evening she asked her mother for q kiss
which was not bestowed, causing much laugh
ter. One gentleman appeared S That
Heather Chinoe," and for ways that were
funny and tricks that were laughable he was
certainly very peculiar. Many others were
noticeable, but II requires too much space to
mention them.
Tho high wind on Friday prevented
the ocean rpce from coming off on Sat
the aiiair was postponed until Monday, When
the race took place. Five yachts entered
First class-La Belle, White Wing, and Phan-
tom. Second class-Stcla and 5. NJ. Quay.
la Belle won the first prize, which was q solid
silver tca-set. The second prize was given to
the Stella; this was three solid silver Indies,
and the third prize, solid silver fsh knife and
fork, was taken by tho $. ". Quay. All the
prizes were handsomely decorated and engrav.
ed. The Judges were General Joshua Owen.
Of New York, and Harry r Jackson. Of Phil
adelphia Tho distance niled over WA about
twenty-five miles The judges wore on board
Of the Mary 8 Ewing. . beautiful pleasure
yacht, which accompanied the boats over the
course. A great many persons were assembled
upon the piers, the boulevard beach, and In
the lawn psvilions, watching with intense in.
terest the fairy lake-crsfts upon the water.
An excursion. under the auspices Of the
al. a,d
pany, representing the New York city gov
ernment, banks, insurance companies, Produce
Exchange, mercantile and other interests, wore
handsomely entertained at Stockton last week.
The house was SO crowded with guests who
had engaged rooms for some length Of time
that cot beds had to DO arranged for the excur.
sionists. Very pretty they looked side by side
In large room adjoining parlor A, whore
sumptuous meals were served the New York
guests during their visit. It wns feared the ho-
tells were so crowded that no sleeping accommo-
dations could be obtained and four Pullman
palace cars, supplied with sleeping accomno-
dations, were sent down on Saturday, 10 be
ready In case Of emergency. After several
days OF recreation and great enjoyment Of sea-
side pleasure, the party was escorted to the
West Jersey depot.
As soon as the train was under way. meet
Ing Of the excursionists was held, and resolu-
tions Of thanks wero read and adopted. Mayor
Ely, Of Now York, was chosen chairman.
After series Of resolutions, rendering thanks
to Colonel Scott, the mayor Of Cape May City.
General W. J. Sewell, and Colonel Duffy, were
adopted, Mr.. ]. seavu Page remarked the
committee felt some special recognition was
due General W.. ]. SowelI, Superintendent of
the West Jersey Railroad Company, and Colonel
J. Z. Peyton for special attention and courtesy.
Mr.. Page expressed this sentiment in very
happy speech, which was responded to by
lama al Ia 4.
Brief speeches were then made by Mayor Ely,
A. Oakly, Colonel Hiuc3sIcy, of the Produce
Exchange, and General Horace Porter. The
return trip to Jersey City was made in about
four hours,
am told that 1854 guests obtained meals
atthe Stockton House from Saturday until
Monday. This was a greater crowd than
they ever had with one exception, which
was during the visit of the Seventh Regiment
Of New York In 1870.
Governor Rice, Of Massachusetts,, was here
for some days hast week The Governor had
never visited Cape May before, and speaks Of
tho beach, people, and things generally very
highly. Governor Mcclellan and family ARE
still here, and have decided to stay another
wook. Governor McCelland has many friends
here, and seems rsluctant to Leave.
In consequence Of the crowded con.
dition Of tho hotels and cottages, an
excursion Of St. Johns Cominandery from
Philadelphia has been postponed from August
5 to August l5-a week later. 1t would seem,
from the number of arrivals at cur own
cottage, that there will not 10 much
more room for tho Knights on the
18th than now, but some will leave on
August and give place TO others. During
the past week we have had some pleasant
additions to our cottage home, among them
the wife ard mother Of Ex-Governor Groom,
OF Maryland. Governor Groom, it will be re-
mcmbered, is the coming United States sena-
tor from Maryland. Miss Groom, young
lady Of about two summers, isattracting much
notice In our cottage circle by her pretty in-
dependent ways. Mr.. and Mrs. Cassard, from
Baltimore, are also sojourning at the cottage,
with two interesting children. The Rev.
Dr.. Horstman, spoken of ~ An eloquent ora.
tor, will lecture at the Catholic Church this
evening, when selections of choice music will
be given before and after the lecture There
will be another exhibition of athletic sports OH
Congress Hall lawn tO-mnrrow uitprnnnn