The Washington herald., 1919-08-17
WILDWOOD, N. ].

The thousands Of visitors sojourn-
ing here for the summer were given
a spell OF excitement. while many
of the residents Of the Crest were
given hours OF scare, starting at
IL o'clock Thursday evening when
the Crest pier was totally destroyed
by fire, entailing complete loss
estimated by Fire Chief Nickerson.
of Wildwood. TO approximate Sl5.-
900. This estimate does not include
the losses sustained by the various
men operating concessions on the
pier, or Lambaise's Royal Venetian
Band, many Of whom lost their in
struments. The occurrence is-deep-
ly regrettable, because it came just
at the height of the season when IL
is most needed and when its loss
will deprive the residents, espe-
cially the children Of the Crest, OF
their amusement center. This con-
flagration also destroyed the ap-
proach to the Crest fishing pier
which lies just a few feet south OF
the pier
The Municipal Orchestra concerts,
which are highly esteemed and de-
votedly patronized by music lovers,
are still the dominant attraction OF
Sunday nights attendance is a
sufficient proof Of popularity. Last
Sunday evening Marziala, a dra-
matte tenor. delighted his audience
to a point OF rapturous ovation.
while 4 II. Eyles, Of Philadelphia
song leader Of considerable can
tonment experience, successfully led
the assemblage in victory songs.
MI Eyles' debut was so successful
that he was compelled to return 70
the platform and lead another num-
Der.
Last Tuesday evening Louise
| Alice williams, a Southern racon-
teur. delighted a large and aristro-
cratic assembIsge in the Casino
Auditorium. Miss williams repe-
toire consists OF plantation stories
and songs OF the golden Dixie days.
Her program was replete with orig
inal treats OF Southern lore. She
has appeared twice at the White
House, and during the war gave
recitals in all the large canton
ments and on almost all the naval
battleships stationed in American
waters. Her concert was given un-
der the auspices Of the summer
guild Of St Simeon's Episcopal
Church.
This evening Emily Stokes Hagar'
soprano, will be the solOisL On Thurs
day evening, the twenty-hrst, ana on
The following Thursday, the twenty
eighth. the Civic Clue will give two
claborately arranged programs. The
orchestra will be augmented while the
Apollo Ouartet-Emily Stokes Hagar.
q soprano. Marie Stone LangstOne, con-
no
Frank Comfy. basso-have been en-
gagged for both concerts. Their pro-
gram calls for quartet trio. duet and
solo numbers and the reputation OF
the vogansIs is a surety Of proficient
performance and musical excellence
on Friday. the twenty-niuth. Miss Al
ice Ii,ndce. pianist. a local young ladE
Of gifted musical ability and excel
lent rianofortc attainment. has been
selected by the music committee OF
the Board Of Trade to be the soloist
with the Municipal Orchestra. THIS
will make City Commissioner Henoee' s
daughters second public appearance
at this resort. hut her initial perform
ance with an illustrious organization
like Walter Pfciffers Orchestra. The
attendance at this concert will uu
doubtcdly he large. because Of Mis'
Hendee's popularity and recognizec
ability.
At the present writing there sr'
five contestants for the throne q
Miss Victory. the queen Of the hahN
carnival which will be held on Thurs
dav. the twenty-first- The youn1
ladies' al Of whom are residents here
3 are Misses Eleanor Nye. Mary Martin
Natalie Holmes. Esther Stein anc
Emma Wise. All are making su-
nreme effort to gain leadership IN the
race
The young lady receiving the high
est number OF votes will he crowned
queen Of the carnival and the mex
two on the list will act as attendants
Mrs. Roland Corsun. diTeCtress o.
the baby carnival. c. H. HlDPert
chairman Of the Entertainment com
n,ttee. and Walter Pfciffer. conductor
Of the Municipal Orchestra. have ar
ranged an interesting and entertaining
program for the coronation ceremony
Preceding the coronation four tin'
tots. Eleanor Adds, summer; Rutl
Adds. autumn. Gladys Love. winter
Myrtle Love. s. ring, of prohcien
rrrnsfcNoreau ability. will give a dance
Of The seasons Tho day following tn
coronation the baby carnival Will b
held on the hoard walk At 30 p m
starting at the Arcade directly II
front of tho Casino Auditorium.
On Monday John 4. ACkley. IN
well known auCtionecr. will hold hi
seventeenth annual auction sale O
WIIdwoCd. North wildwood am
Wildwood Crest properties. ThesD
.aIcs. which are always well attenn
cd. are the means whereby many
homeseekers and investors secur
an opportunity to purchase cottage
hotels. apartment houses, hoardwa'l
stores. ocean front lots with ripar
ian rights. cottages and bunEsiOv
sites The sale will start at 10 a
m and will be held at the corner o
boardwalk and MaEnOlia avenue
rain or shine.
Washington arrivals DOrsey-Mls
T A Herischman. +. B. Chaney. !
r. Jones. Anna BrUmberg- Edgetor
Inn. J Allen. SavNe-M. Lcary
s. I. Carlisle. Wildwood Manor-Mr
and Mrs. c. Potter. Cromwell-Bes
sic Bright. Laura Bright, Col. Re-,
HoTeIhower. |. :. A. and family
,rcadi.- -pose McCawIey BeSS Miller