Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1914-07-03

greeted the Emily Smiley Players at
the Fern theatre. the play, "The
Girl from Out Yonder" gave a splendid
picture of life on the stern and rock
bound coast Of New England, and was
followed with much interest. At the
end of the third act a p~rofusion of
flowers was handed over the footlights,
Miss Smiley herself being so over
whelmed that the gallant services of
MI. Noa were required to assist her.
Miss Hennings and Miss Lee also came
In for their share OF flowers, and alto
gether the evening was one of much
delight. In the new surroundings of
the Smiley o mpany they appear to
even greater advantage than ever, and
on more intimate terms with their
friends In the audience. AS to the
company itself, Miss Smiley is too well
known to require further mention than
to say she had rounded out in her
work and gives a most finished per-
formance. She is ably seconded by
Miss Virginia Hennings, so well and
favorably known to Wildwood u
diences. Then there is Miss Lee, a
delicious character woman, and Miss
Gordon, of handsome stage presence,
and a delight. 1t will be a pleasure to
tote their further roles. As to the
men, Mr.. Western appears to excellent
advantage in a part all too small for bis
friends. Julian Noa, the new leading
man, at nee won his place in the
hearts of the audience. or splendid
bearing, he exhibits a reserve power
that will be well used In further parts.
His repression in q part that could
readily have been o~veracted, vas ex-
cellent. Then there is Harry Stafford,
with a fine stage presence, and excel
lent elocution, and Harry Fischer In a
comedy part, both Of whom will be
heard from later to fine advantage.
Mr.. Stark and Mr.. Gordon filed in the
stage picture to advantage. Many
kilograms were received by Mr.. Shis-
Ter, the proprietor Of the Fern, from
old favorItes Of Wildwood audiences
wishing the new company all success.
Cots, wood and iron. Beds, mat
tresses and springs, at Harbison's.-
adv.
Charles Curry, William Voight and
a party Of friends left today for Phila-
delphia where they will attend the
christening of MI. Harry j. McClos-
keys little son on Sunday. Mr.. Nc
Closkey is very happy over the recent
visit of the stork to his home and has
extended an invitation to his friends
to go to Phillle and make things inter-
esting at the christening.
Quickest time to Philadelphia by
feyen minutes over the Reading
Adv.
Major Joseph l.. Bailey, wife and
family are again In Wildwood for the
summer, and are located at the Manor.
This is their twelfth season at the resort
which they always help to e~nliyen,
the Major being an especial favorite
with the dancing set, and those who
enjoy the pleasures Of the resort to the
fullest extent.
Another special in large red border
buck towels, 81. 10 doz., at Harbison's.
ADV.
Richard L. Weaver and his Ameri-
can Regiment Band continues to be a
feature attraction. The concerts, free
% all, alternate between the Casino
and Atlantic Piers. Professor Weaver
is giving three concerts a day, and he
and his noted musicians never fail to
please.
The Board of Directors OF the Holly
Beach Building q Loan Association
by resolution have agreed to keep open
the sixth series of stock for the months
0 fJune and July. Stock 81 90 per share.
Apply to any director or to William
h. Bright, 46O7 Pacific 9
John Cathcart and Miss Ethel Barry
more Jr., spent the weekend at Charles
Curry's cottage. Mr.. Cathcart conducts
a large plumbing establishment In the
southern part of Philadelphia. He is
Of the opinion that Wildwood is the
foremost seashore spot in the world.
Commencing the 10Th Of the present
month Mr.. Cathcart will spend his
vacation here.
Geraniums, begonnias, NUNS, snap
dragons, heliotrope, ETC., fuschias from
&c. Come see our beautiful display of
flowers. Garden work done by j. r.
BIackwood, w. Rio Grande avenue,
cars pass the door.-Adv.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Martindale
and Thomas Martindale, Jr., are oc-
.-Z