Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1915-07-02

do, as he claimed this item was not
authorized, but submitted same to the
board for their sanction. Mr.. King ex-
plained that he and Mr.. Blackwell,
members of the committee, had talked
the matter over and he (Mr. King felt
that for the best interest of the dinner
1t should have more publicity, there
fore they framed a circular and had
same printed and distributed through
channels that would awaken interest
in the affair, and felt hat through the
efforts thus put forth that the affair
was a success and q reflection on the
efficiency Of the committee. Mr..
Whitesell said he wished the bill paid,
but felt that the board should so decide.
On motion the bills were referred back
to the committee for revision and make
a report at the next meeting, but this
was objected to with the contention
that the bills should be paid. The
motion to refer back being lost, one
vas entertained to pay the bills which
was carried. Mr.. McLindep, of Angle
sea, exhibited a map Of a proposed
road from Wildwood to Cape May City
with the suggestion that it would
materially shorten the distance for au-
t0mObile tourist to this resort. He was
not prepared to give any figure as to
cost of same. Entertainment commit
tee for Decoration Day celebration re-
ported paying bills amounting to 1924
which was received and filed. The
committee reports making big prepare
lions for the fifth of July celebration
also the baby parade and that there
will be an auto run here July Sd, 4th
aud 9Th. Advertising committee re-
ported progress. A report was read by
Mr.. Greaves concerning the placing of
auto signs over a good portion OF the
territory contracted for, but through
an accident TO their automobile activi-
ties along that line was stopped until
necessary repairs could be made or a
car substituted. Baseball committee
reported the erection of grandstand and
Improvement Of the grounds. There
was no report on dog parade. Mayor
Smith said Mr. albach had given him
nees 4at fhe streets wauld he
put in shape by Wednesday, also the
ball grounds would be in readiness at
the same time. An Old Home week
was suggested but it was found I'M
possible to arrange for same at thi,
time. July % was set for the Cottage
Carnival. AL letter was read from Sens-
tor John A. Ackley in which he sug-
gested that some definite action be
taken to entertain the Governor of New
Jersey aud members of the Legislature
on the event Of their visit here July Is.
Mr.. Whitesell moved to invite the
Governor and State officials as guests
Of the resort and suggested Senator
Ackley as chairman of a committee to
entertain the guests. 1t is also ex-
pected that the Coast Artillery will
honor the party with a salute. Motion
was carried. The committee also re-
ported sending vi invitations to the
various fire companies throughout this
State and Pennsylvania and had rt-
ceived numerous replies thereto. Mr..
HARRISON moved that the Board Of
Trade appropriate $25 for a prize. Mo-
ton carried. A project was launched
whereby this resort would become
known nation wide and that was the
production Of a stupendous spectacular
play to be known as Neptune's Carni-
val, which will require both beach and
ocean facilities to produce, also an all
year round hotel and fast express train
service every day be maintained,
which project will take time to mature.
The Tall Cedars have secured Bakers
theatre for the oath, at which time
they will initiate several candidates in
to the mysteries OF that body. A COM
munication was read from the City
Clerk in which the letter to the Com
missioners from the Board of Trade, OPP
posing the building Of a high school
at this time, was referred back to
that body with a recommendation that
they present same to the Board of Ed
ucation. 1t was suggested that the
communication to the Commissioners
be stricken from the minutes. The
thought vas expressed that the board
should not have gone on record as being
opposed to the wishes of the people.
A new motion was offered recommend
ing the building of the aforesaid school,
which was carried by q rising vote.
Six applications were presented and
acted upon and the signers elected to
membership. The ~sociability auto run,
which is expected here this month, was
reported favorable. A committee of
five was appointed to take up the mat