The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-11-07

by the Rev N. l Wright. Tbe
divine's happy effort was worthy of
publication. Upon the close of the
proceedings, Mr. Fl. !. Prickett 10
behalf of Miss Rodman, and in a
pleasing manner, presented Pres
Reed a beautiful boquet of choice
flowers. Totally unexpected, the
worthy Pres. accepted the same in a
very graceful manner. The meeting
then adjourned.
IMPROVEMENTS AND CHANGES.
As proof Of our remarks 10 a for
mer. issue Of the amount of building
and improving going on in our city
being greater and more general at
present than for many years past,
our boss mechanics have been obliged
to forage 10 Bristol and Bordentown
and other places for extra workmen
The store recently occupied by grocer,
G. Minard (removed to his old stand
on York street,, East corner OF High
aud Broad street, is now being divid-
ed and fitted up by Messrs. Severns
& Son, for "Clime," newspaper agent
and general stationer, and our
popular confeetioner E. g. Bowen,
the increase Of their respective bus
mess demanding more accommodation
and facilities. Entirely too limited
for his business, shoe manufacturer
e W. Lewis intends occupying a
portion of Mr.. james Fl. Birch's new
and capacious building, "a great
improvement to that section Of the
city and credit to its builder now
rapidly approaching completion.
Burlington is unfortunately sfflicl-
ed with few GROWERS who we verify
believe would growI if our city was
an Eden. No matter what is done
OF how, unless by themselves, growl
Of some kind Is their opinion Of the
work. Ii such bsnighted individuals
were only aware how perfectly ride
ulous they appear in the eyes of their
fellow citizens, and how little infuen-
ce their growing exerts, they would
not wonder at their being considered
as they are, very near relatives of a
certain long-eared animal.
One Of the principal topics on the
carpet, is the forthcoming grand re-
union of the choiristers of the Epis-
copal choirs in this State, at St.
Mary's Church in this city on Nov.
21st. The dinner will be rendered
the members under the auspices of a
committe of young ladies of that
church. The affair promises to be
exceedingly interesting, instructive,
and Of course, very enjoyable.
A Bfistoliaa speaks very handsome
ly Of our master builder Mr.. EIwood
Conner who has lately won laurels in
that borough in the erection of very
fine building for store purposes.
Apothecaries, Messrs. John Miller
aud 7. Mingle are improving the in
terror of their stores in a modern and
exceedingly tasty manner. A wag
says, "Mr. Miller's bump of destruc-
tiveness must be immense from the
fact that during the past two years
his dwelling and store have been re-
juvenated some four times"
Mr.. John Churchman'S (Burling-
tom new raspberry 'the Superb" is
in demand at IS per dozen plants.
The plants of this choice seeding are
all in the hands of the originator and
are now for the first time offered for
sale. 1t is destined to be a great
desideratum both for private use and
market purposes.
The best Concord grapes sent to
the New York markets this season,
were grown by the propagation Of that
variety residing on the Hudson river
and from his oldest vines which have
been in hearing fnr nearlv 2(1 vears