Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1916-07-07
WILDWOOD CREST

The most desirable camping ground
for those seeking combination OF rustic
outdoor life and seaside amusements, is
Wildw wood Crest. Ever sincei its found
ing il has been the resort of many
camps. This years campers have al
ready begun their sojournings. At
present two distinguished camps are
pitched here. The first is the Rose
mont House of Good Shepherd Camp
of the House of Good Shepherd Home
Of Rosemont, Pa; the second, is the
Camp of Company d, 4th Regiment,
United Boys Brigade of America.
The House of Good Shepherd Camp
situated at Lake Road and Crosse ave-
nue. arrived July LIST. 1t is particular
ly interesting in view OF the fact it Is
made up OF some fifty small boys, the
oldest of which are twelve. Under the
charge of Miss Cameron the little
chaps are enjoying a rollicking good
time. The Journal representative who
called to inspect the camp was especi-
ally interested to note the perfect
cleanliness ~pervading everything.
The boys are taught to make valuable
use of their time. They receive in-
struction in swimming from their
counsellors, Robert Swan, captain OF
the University of Pennsylvania SWIM
ming team, and Warren Hindeuach OF
the University Track team. Those
lads who are backward In their school
work receive special tutoring. They
will spend the summer here and will
return early in September.
The Boys Brigade camp at Fern road
and the Boulevard Is made up of the
"erack" company of the 4th Regiment.
They hail from Wissinoming, Pa.
They have to their credit several cups
and medalions as rewards for their
athletic proficiency. The camp is
under the supervision OF Captain
Thomas VIM. Meusing and Lieuten-
ant VIM. Graft. The company has
been camping at Wildwood Crest for
the last nine summers.
A meeting to discuss plans for a
s'clean up nighto was held at the
home of Mrs. Dechant, Palm road and
Pacific avenue, on Wednesday after
noon. Those present were Mesd ames
Perkins, Banks, Bostwick, Ploucher,
and Whitehill. The meeting was call
ed to consider a feasible mean of rid
ding the Crest beach of the mass of
shells, weeds and debris that have rem
dered the strand wholly unsuitable for
frolics.
The night to be set aside for this pur-
pose was not definitely decided upon.
In all probability the greater part of
the community will CO operate in this
desirable service. The beach will be
divided into sections of two squares In
length, and over each a lady as captain
viii nresside and direct a. cleaning
squad. Lris hoped that this action
will rid the Crest of this menace.
Mrs. M. E. Hoefich entertained
with a progressive five hundred social,
Monday evening, at her w. Sweet
briar road cottage.
Call at "The Crest Shop, y In the Sew
ard building opposite Crest Pier and
have Ernest H. Holland, the genial
proprietor, show you his special line of
stationery, toys, souvenirs, novelties,
newspapers and all the latest maya
zines. Crest headquarters for cameras,
photo supplies and printing and de-
veloping. Ice Cream, confectionery,
soda water and a choice line of cigars
and smokers articles. n
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Knight motor
ed the entire distance from Callas pei,
Montana, to Wildwood so as to spend
the fourth at the Greet where they are
occupying the Hartley apartment with
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Vandergrift, of
Newtown, Pa, aud Mrs. Marjorie Van
Allen, of Waltham, Mass.
Visit Union Hotel, Frank B. Wrisley,
proprietor, orner Spencer and Holly
Beach Bar and cafe, with a
first class Chinese restaurant attached.
Ralph Whitley, owner of the Con-
cordia SILK Mills, of Kensington, Pa,
has opened his Fern road and board
walk cottage for the season.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Upper and Mr..
and Mrs. M. Cohen, of Philadelphia,
motored down to spend the Fourth
with Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Whitehill.