Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1916-09-01
ANCLESEA

rIduCl ID. OtOWDlDSulciu VI oostOu,
Mass, an ex pert angler who had ex-
hsusted the piscatorisl thrills of Mar
blehead, Mass, and the many fishing
resorts OF Florida, sighed for more an
CLING worlds to conquer. While at
Marblehead this summer be heard OF
the celebrated fishing at Anglesea, SO
be telephoned Capt. Sam Johnson one
day last week il he would guarantee
him good sport. Captain Sam replied
that he would; consequently Mr..
Crowninshield made a quick trip here,
and on Thuraday, August 24th, pre-
pared for a three days fishing trip.
Skipper johnson took his guest to the
old grounds about thirty miles down
the coast where he proved that good
sport could be had. The party hooked
six big tuna fish, but all got away ex-
cepting one, a big fellow measuring
seven feet in length and weighing over
800 pounds. MI. Crownlnshield eaid
1t was the experience Of his life to hold
this huge fish, az the light rod and
line threatened to snap during the five
hours struggle incident to his capture.
Skill at last brought the big tuna be-
side the boat, but before it could be
landed aboard a shark out for its lunch,
took q big mouthful from its side. Mr..
Crowninshield is proud OF his catch
and enthusiastic "a to the fishing here
and promises to visit Anglesea quite
often.
AS a result of the North Wildwood
carnival the committee In charge turn.
ed over to the South jersey Fresh Ali
home for children nearly q hundred
dollars. This amount was given to
Mrs. L. Ida Dukes, the manager in
charge, on Monday by Mr.. Conner
and 10 behalf of the home and children
Mrs. Dukes extends the society's mos1
grateful thanks. The officers of tht
home are DESTROYS of moving the insti
tuition out on the beach front, as it ii
realized that the present location is toe
much of a task for the children to wall
daily.
Four of the popular young ladies o.
Five Mile Beach took part in the com
edy, 1.-THE Strange Adventures Of Mis-;
Brown" which was given at Baker.
the fore part of this week. Miss Elsie
Reed, Miss Dorothy Conner, Miss
Helen Mckinley and Miss Elsie Davies
all did pleasing work as casual players
Miss Reed, especially, acquitted her
self with honors because of her viva
cious characteristics. Miss Reed, how
ever, has been with the company fol
the past two seasons, while the othe
young ladies have had practically M
experience in dramatic appearances.
Miss Elsie Davies, Mrs. Ent's niece
who has been one of the ushers at Bla
ker's theatre, has lately been taking
part in the Emily Smiley company
She leaves next Sunday 10 go to the
Orpheum theatre, Germantown.
Mr.. and Mrs. William h. Baker,
who own a cottage here, were do "n
yesterday from Philadelphia for the
day. Mr.. Baker broke his arm at An
glesea early in the season, which has
been very painful and heals slowly.
Miss Leah Cooper, who Is taking a
training course In nursing at the Cooper
hospital, Camden, is spending her va
cation at the home of her parents on
Chestnut avenue.
Thelma, the four year old daughter
of Albert Mortensen, First avenue, died
of commissions early Wednesday morn
ing.
Miss Lena Riggin, who has been
spending her vacation with her parents,
has returned to Snow Hill, Md.