Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1915-08-06
WILDWOOD CREST.

Morris, of Wilmington; Mr.. and Mrs.
S. E. Weber and son, OF Scranton, Pa;
Mrs. Arthur DeWolfe, of New Britain,
Conn; Mr.. and Mrs. John Courier,
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. ]. Clank, Mrs. E. 2.
Lynch and Miss Kathryn Kimball, all
Of Philadelphia.
William n. Cam, of Camden, is
spending a two weeks vacation at the
Lakeview, on Heather road.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. F. Jenkins, w. l..
Lansteree and Miss Schwenger and
Mrs. Milton Hammer and son, ofPhil-
adelphia; Mrs. Frances D. West and
family, Of Torresdale, Pa; and the
Mis- ses Caroline and Alice Upton, of
Enfield, Pa; are among the guests at
the Prospect House and the bookings
at this hotel are good for August.
One of the prominent social features
Of the season will be a masked ball at
the Crest Pier this evening. The affair
will be given by Mrs. Margaret r.
Gutenberg, the instructress in dancing.
We would draw the attention of the
public to two pretty gardens In the
Crest. The first, that of DR.. Weiss, at
the corner of Crocus road and Pacific
avenue, is indeed beautiful, the by
d%rangeas, which grow to such perfec-
ton on the island completely bank the
house on all sides, while to the north
Of the residence is a lawn interspersed
with designs in cement containing pools
of water wherein grow various kinds of
blooming plants, the whole making a
pleasant spot and one which the resi-
dents in the neighborhood greatly en-
joy. The other lie the home of Hon.
Philip T. Baker, which is located
directly across Pacific avenue from DR..
Weiss residence. This residence Is of
colonial architecture, painted white and
stands In the midst of a terraced lawn
and having no buildings close it stands
out in bold relief. Hydrangeas are
artistically placed around the house
which gives a pleasing effect. These
two properties are given much care and
attention and the results obtained re-
feet credit upon the owners who with
many others are striving to make the
island beautiful.
The Crest Fire Company met at the
borough hall Wednesday evening to
discuss matters pertaining to that or.
ganization.
Philip p Baker was in Philadelphia
on Wednesday looking after business.
Guests at the Ferns this week are
Mr.. and Mrs. Allen Turner, Of German
town; Miss Jessie Rawly n Mrs.
Hyde and daughter, OF Roxboro, Pa
a.. 7. Weaver and Harry DOTS, Of Phil.
adelphia; Charles II. MeirilIot and Miss
L. Mccall, of Washington, d. c., with
also a number of reservations for the
latter part Of August.
One thing that the Journal has not
recorded is the fact that Borough Solic-
itor William E. Zeller has a new auto
mobile which he and his family have
been enjoying for several months.
They are spending the summer at the
Ocean Crest hotel. Years ago we knew
Mr.. Zeller as a hard working young
lawyer and we are glad to learn of his
prosperity. He has earned a dozen
automobiles.
The championship walking match
at the Crest Pier skating rink Tuesday
evening was won by Joe Wilson, the
crack heel and toe walker of Newark.
He walked the ten miles in one hour
and twenty-nine minutes, with one
and one-half lap in the lead of Jack
O'Brien, of Wildwood.
Many of the young people are taking
advantage Of dancing at the Crest Pier
ball room this cool and pleasant
weather.
The Crest Pier theatre is we'll crowd
ed every evening. Mr.. Crozier is show
ing nothing but the best of everything
to be had, and that must be the reason
for its pronounced success.
Miss Helen Iungerich, the artist, of
Brin Athyn, Pa, has taken the Lee
Comte apartment on west Buttercup
road to remain until October l.
Edward Neal and family are now
occupying the residence of Robert
Waters, 113 east Heather road.
The entertainment committee is ar
ranging for fireworks to be displayed
in the very near future in front of the
Crest Pier.
Lilly and his band, with high class
concerts afternoon and evening, is at
tracing the attention of large crowds
every day. His band features a novel
ty number at every concert.
David Preis and family are now &C.