The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1876-08-02

FOR IHE RECORD.
SrocKToN LITERARY SocIETy.-As you
have, from time to time, published the pro-
ceedings Of the New Hope Lyceum, we are
induced to offer to The RECORD readers and
all interested in such organizations, an ac-
count of the doings of our flourishing Society.
Since its organization, last Spring, it has
fiourished finely in numbers and influence, and
il we take into consideration the season of the
year through which it has existed, it has done
remarkably well. During the Summer its
members have ably discussed some of the
prominent questions Of the day with pleasure
and profit to themselves. Among its men,
bers we find some talented speakers and bril-
liant orators, who greatly aid the younger and
more backward ones by their stirring appeals
and eloquent arguments. All Of the members
are able intelligent speakers who seek the i'm
provcment which the Society Offers and are
making decided advancement Its meetings
are well attended and lively interest taken
in the proceedings, and under its auspices
there have been several lectures given by prom
inent speakers (none, however, FROM abroad)
which were very; interesting Qf one Of sthem
did end in dog story The Society's Off
GERS are highly-respected gentlemen. It's Pres
ident is courteous in his demeanor, firm in his
decisions and unerrihg in his Judgment. Its
Secretary is pleasant, sociable gentleman,
ever attentive and wellsqualitled for his posi-
ton and the Treasurcris jovial, good-na-
tured person, always resdy'to crack a. joke.
or take your money. He is honest, and com
petent. The names Of ethese gentlemen are
as follows -
President-Willam Menaugh.
Secretary-C harieb Hurley.
Treasurer--Charles Fisher -
Our regular meeting night is every Friday
evening at o'clock, aud if any intervening
meetings are held, they ,occuron Tuesday ev-
enings, at the same hour, in the room of the
Society over Mr.. Robert Sharp,s meat store.
The room is comfortably fitted and properly
festooned with our nations emblematc colors.
On last Friday evening the question, Re-
SOLVED, That water is of more service than
fire !" was fully discussed by the following
gentlemen, in the affirmative-A. w. Weller
(captain) II. G. Bovine, Theo. Barber, A.
Mettler, and J. Chamberlain. In the negative
g. L. Romine (captain) G. Wolvertoh,
Charles Hurley, G. Fisher, J. Best. The de-
cision was rendered in favor of the affirmative.
The Judges were W. Menaugh (Prest.), and
Messrs. Cook and Walrath. Our President
always acts as Judge, together with two others
who are appointed at every regular meeting.
The question, g Resolved, That iron is more
useful than wood ?' was chosen for next Fri
day evenings debate. Messrs. Cook and Fish
er we're appointed Judges, and Messrs. Barb
er and Chamberlain Captains" 1t was also
decided to hold Spelling Bee !" next Tues
day evening, and Mr.. Charles Hurley was APP
pointed school-master, and Messrs. Barber
and Bovine were appointed captains. After
some other business, the Society adjourned.
With your permission, Mr.. Editor, l will
hereafter give you some account from week to
week of the subjects discussed, &C., but will
not again encroach upon your time and space
SO extensively, as you nov have an idea of the
growth of this society from its birth, and also
of it's character and influence.
Respectfully submitted, by AMEMBER.-