Marconi Announces Wireless Signals From Cornwall to St Johns
The world hails Marconi for receiving wireless signals at St Johns Newfoundland from Cornwall England about 1800 miles away. He used a kite and a Poldhu station to transmit, with signals of the letter S repeating. experts doubtless believe the transmissions genuine and groundbreaking for oceanic communication.
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Guglielmo Marconi
St. Johns
N. F
Cornwall
England
Hat Marconi
Marconi
Signor
Poldhu
Signal Hill
Poldilin
Signor Marconi
Bologna
Italy
Ife
Amateur Drawing Contest at the Berkshire Hotel
At the Berkshire last Wednesday an amateur drawing class led by Mrs. E H Dickinson amused guests. Sixteen pupils drew from a list including dog bear rhinoceros cat rat pig giraffe tiger seal porcupine kangaroo lion horse monkey alligator and squirrel. Prizes went to Miss C E Chesterton and Mr Maxwell Smith for best guessing what was being drawn.
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the Berkshire
E. H. Dickinson
C. E. Chesterton
Maxwell Smith
Lady Audley’s Secret at Village Hall Nabs Strong Applause
A successful performance of Lady Audley’s Secret was staged at Village Hall last Thursday before a large audience. Mrs Will J Irvin portrayed the clever adventuress with life-like ease, Mr Charles Kennedy played Robert Audley with authority, and Mr TL Baxter excelled as Luke Marks. Other roles and the scenic and electrical effects drew high praise, the entire show earning unstinted applause.
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Lady Audley
Village Hall
Will J. Irvin
Charles Kennedy
Robert Audley
Seaboard to Inaugurate Sleepers Jacksonville to Old Point
On February 18 the Seaboard Air Line will inaugurate a line of sleepers between Jacksonville Florida and Old Point Comfort via Richmond passing through Pinehurst. Passengers bound for Richmond may remain in the car until 8 a.m.
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Seaboard Air Line
Jacksonville
Florida
Old Point Comfort
Richmond
Pinehurst
Indoor Golf Contests At The Carolina Attract Many
Golf week despite poor outdoor conditions sees three indoor tournaments in the Carolina Music Hall and Social Wall. G H French wins the driving contest earning a cap while A L Pierson of New York takes the cup in the 15 yard tub approach event. Tuesday night features a tin hole putting contest with cups awarded to Mrs Hasbrouck and Dr Roberts for top scores.
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Carolina
Music Hall
The
G. H. French
Carolina Hotel
A. L. Pierson
New York
Mrs. Hasbrouck
Dr. Roberts
Frank Presbrey Cup Offered At Carolina Golf Links
Frank Presbrey of New York presented a handsome silver Loving Cup on an ebony pedestal for a golf match at the Carolina Links. Eligible players must have never shot under 100 on an 18 hole course, with handicaps to be arranged by the golf committee, generating much interest as a rare trophy opportunity.
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Frank Presbrey
New York
Carolina
March bowling and pool tourney entries open, cups offered
Manager C F Thomas says March entries are listed daily for three contests. The events run all March, with prelims pairing players in each bowl and pool, 50 point games, and must score at least 40 to stay in. The finals feature two top averages in a final string for the cup, with engraved silver cups as prizes.
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C. F. ‘Thomas
Religious Services at Village Hall February 16
Union services held at Village Hall Sunday February 16 at 11 a m with good attendance Episcopal services followed at 4 pm.
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Village Hall
Hunting trip dialogue fragment echoes camp roll call
An amateur hunter answers with a wary tone asking if anything has been shot as the group waits for the rest of the party to reach camp to call the roll. The exchange reflects tense anticipation in a rustic setting.
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Hashkington
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Henry Henzer
W.N. Coler
E. E . Hale
G.H . French
C.b . Dana
A. C. Burnett
E. D. Freeman
P. W. Martin
George McNeil
Samuel Stenson
Co. D. Gregory IL
D. Clearman
P. Davidge S
H. Smith
B. F. Dutton
G. Palmer
Hi. W. Priest
Bates Stewart
Roberts
Slayton
Mr. Steele
S. IL
Smith
Joseph Leeming
Hasbrouck
Miss Priest
C. B. Dana
Dr. McGregor
Clearman
S. P. Davidge
Little
Frank Presbrey Cup
Religious Services
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