Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1918-05-31
WILDWOOD
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The patriotic services held In the
First M. E. Church of Wildwood last
Sunday was Of a high order and thrilled
the large congregations that attended.
The church was filled with Old Glory
as never before. Everywhere n look
ed the eye met II glorious flag, both
small and large. Some were fifteen
feet long. With the exception of a
few beautiful boquets of roses and other
flowers the decorations consisted of the
American flag. The ladies who deco
rated the church, very tastily arranged
the flags. The gorgeous decorations
was a matter of pleasant comment.
In the morning Pastor J. g. Ed wards
preached a beautifully patriotic SER
mon on "Biblical aud American De-
mocracy." He showed most conclu-
sively that the doctrine of divine right
OF kings is not taught in the Bible.
The evening program brought the
crowd and delighted an audience that
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day-school room. One splendid feature
that thrilled every one was the music
discoursed by the Wildwood band,
which played the national hymns and
songs, the people joining in the sing
ing. The singing and music were so
inspiring that it made one feel proud
of being an American. The pastor and
all the officials and other members
took the members of the band by the
hand and thanked them for the fine
music rendered. AS previously an
nounced forty of the boys of the navy
were present and sat in a body in seats
reserved for them. Their presence was
greatly appreciated. Much credit is
due Pennington Leaning, Harry M.
Leaning, Israel Woolson and Warren
Mount for having gone TO Cape May to
bring the boys to Wildwood and taking
them back to the barracks In their auto
cars. Four Of the boys took up the
collection and by looking on the plates
when they returned from lifting the
offering the boys demonstrated that
they knew how to take a collection as
we'll as man a warship. The Hon. ].
Thompson Baker, who was the first
speaker, gave an eloquent address on
Democracy VS.. Autocracy." Prof.
tanning Myers was the second speaker.
His address, as was the first speakers,
was listened to with rapt attention.
1t was of a high grade and greatly APP
preciated. The service closed with
~stereoptican views OF the American SOL
diers in France and a few views of the
Civil war, operated by the pastor.
Matthew Ryan, one of the Civil wal
veterans, gave a talk on the var of the
Sixties. His voice was full of pathos
as he gave some of the experiences of
those days of long ago. This patriotic
service held in the First M. E. church
will long be remembered. The pastor
and members thank William L. Craw-
ford for the large number Of flags
which he furnished for the occasion.
The ladies of the church will hold a
food sale in the Goodall block tomor-
row afternoon. One of the delicacies
to be disposed of will be real Jersey
strawberry shortcake. The usual Sat-
urday night ice cream sale will occur
at the same place.
Tenth series of the Holly Beach
BuildingLo Association is now open;
shares may be had upon application to
any officer of association, and at off
ices of William II. Bright, opposite
Reading and Pennsylvania stations and
1907 Pacific avenue.-adv
w. Ashdown, of Overlook, Pa,
was down Sunday looking over his cot
tage. He expects to be down shortly
for the season.
A hundred Of good looking tub skirts.
Prices 81. 80 to So in pique, gaberdine,
basket weave, b%engaline cords, all pre-
shrunken, white and colored. Miss
M. O'Daniel, corner Oak and Pacific.
H. McClelland and family came
down on Wednesday and are in their
Maple avenue cottage for the season.
A reception will be rendered to Rev.
Charles A. Linn, the new pastor of the
Wildwood Lutheran church, at the
Hotel Adelphi-W On Tuesday eve
ming, June A, 1918.
Sigmund Sauter has sold his candy
store on Pine avenue to E. T. Nye, who
took possession on Decoration day.
The sale included the real estate. Mr.
Nye bought the business for his son
and daughters.
II. H. Paget, of 421 s. 51st street,
Philadelphia, came down to Wildwood
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