NORTH SHORE BREEZE. 
: At the fintels 
H. Henry Maxinand his wife and two 
children, Hamilton and Percy, are among 
the guests at the Hesperus. Mr. Max- 
in is a son of Sir Hiram P. Maxin and is 
the famous inventor of the noiseless gun. 
He returned to the Hesperus the latter 
part of last week after a most successful 
private test of his gun at Springheld with 
a Springfield 30, the new regulation arm. 
So far he has succeeded in far lowering 
the government requirement and _ he has 
more improvements in process of devel- 
opement. : 
J. Hurst Purnell of Baltimore has tak- 
en apartments in the Oakes cottage, a 
connection of the Oceanside, where he 
will remain for a few days. 
Miss H. W. Andrews of Yonkers, 
N. Y., was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. 
W. ©. Chapin at the Oceanside a few 
days this week. 
Tennis Tournament at Magnolia. 
Commencing on Monday, August 17, 
the tennis tournament on the Oceanside 
courts begins and extends over a week 
and a half, approximately. The arrange- 
ments for the tournament are being 
made by Charles Penhallow, William T. 
Ruhl and Austin Gill. “The event will, 
without doubt rival in interest that at the 
Essex County club, which is also on 
now. 
The events in brief will be the ladies’ 
singles and the mixed doubles beginning 
on Monday morning, the men’s singles 
x MASCONOMO HOUSEKesx 
Now open for the season of 1908 
Automobile Parties will find Especial Accommodations 
‘The cuisine is first class and in charge of one of the country’s 
best chefs. 
Conducted by R. Hamilton, formerly proprietor 
of the Wendall Hotel, Pittsheld, Mass. 
in the afternoon, if possible, and the 
men’s doubles the middle of the week. 
The challenge rounds will be played 
some time the following week. 
The ladies’ singles and the men’s 
singles will be played for a challenge 
cup,—the winner of the ladies’ singles 
having the privilege of challenging Mrs. 
Jessie L. Hobbs, the present holder of 
the cup, and the winner in men’s singles 
may challenge Charles $. Penhallow, the 
last winner. Inthe mixed doubles part- 
ners will be chosen by lot. 
All the events will be scratch and en- 
tries, which may be made with Mr. 
Armington in the billiard room, close to- 
night at eight. “The drawings will be 
posted Sunday at the hotel. According 
to the regulations, prepared by those in 
charge, the matches must be played on 
time scheduled or players will lose by de- 
fault. The ‘entries for the mixed 
doubles must be made separately owing 
to the fact that partners will be chosen 
by lot. 
‘The cups for the event are handsome 
affairs and are now on exhibition at the 
hotel office. 
SAMUEL KNIGHT & SONS 
LUMBER 
AND 
Butiding Material 
36 Central Street 
Manchester-by-the-Sea 
Boots and Shoes and Rubbers 
NEATLY AND PROMPTLY 
REPAIRED 
Also a supply of Stable Brooms, 
and the patent Wundermop 
[wet and dry] 
Cigars and Tobacco 
C. L. BEDELL 
Wonson BuILDING 
MANCHESTER 
(Opp. Knight’s Coal Wharf) 
Central St., 
Fern-Croft Inn—as it is today. : ° 
The only Licensed Inn between Boston and the New Hampshire Line. 
in 
A MOST 
interesting Spot 
Just off the famous Newburyport 
‘Turnpike, on a quiet shady lane, ina 
region rich in historic interest, 1s 
hFERN-CROFT INN, a charming 
resting place for the tired traveler in 
auto or carriage, a most comfortable 
dining resort patronized by the best 
_ sort of people. | The new Fern-Croft 
Inn is in every way the counterpart of 
the old, which was destroyed by fire 
last year. ‘The specialty of Fern- 
Croft Inn, that has made its fame al- 
most world-wide, is its chicken din- 
ners, consisting of a whole broiled 
chicken to each person, served at 
$1.50 per plate. Afternoon teas 
daily 4 to 6.—Telephone: Danvers 
45-2. . 
No connection with any other place 
Fern-Croit Inn Co. 
Proprietors 
H. K. MaAnsFiELD, Pres. 
