The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1881-01-05

tue anDual meeting htsu ldSC week
President--John Sproat Jr.
First Vice President-Joseph w. Garrison.
Second Vice President-Wm. A. Cole.
Treasnrer--D. S. Williams.
Secretary--Jas. 0. Bells.
Asst. Secretary-R. P. Vanselous.
Collector of Dues-R. L. Crosley.
Asst. Collector of Dues-Geo. G. Van
Camp
Marshal-Samuel B. tanning
Chaplain-Wm. Lauer.
Doorkeeper-Frank B. Scott.
Executive Commttee-Neson Beaumont,
r. l.. Crosby, Harry S. Kroesen, VIM. x.
Ely, 4. B. Scott.
-T-Df, Geo. II Larson, the meteorologist of
our city, says it is just forty years ago to-day
when in quantity there was about as much
snow on the ground as we have now the
sleighiug was then quite as good and the
thermometer stood that morning at 80 above
zero, having stood at one above on the morning
before and above the morning previous to
that. The wind turning from the west to
the northeast, then south, it commenced
raining at seven o'clock in the evening and
7th) The amount of rain that fell was over
three inches, driven with some force by an in
creasing southerly wind On the next morn
ing Jan. Sth, s41) about all the Inhabitants
of the town and surrounding country made
haste TO reach the banks of the Delaware and
many stood all day gazing upon a swollen
stream that carried destruction to property
along its banks. One Mr.. Fell went down the
river with Centre Bridge closely following
him and he narrowly escaped with his life, as
he passed the Delaware Bridge that spans the
river at this point. Many of our old folks re-
member the sad sight part of the Della
ware bridge at this point was also carried
away
BE sure TO try Seneka Balsam, the best
20 cent cough and cold remedy. For sale at
shamalia's Drug Store, As Bridge street,
Lambcrtville
Last Sunday, Rev. Jas. A. Worden, of
Princeton, N. j., Secretary of the Sunday
School department of the Presbyterian Board
Of Publication, preached in the Presbyterian
Church in this city, both morning and even
ing, on subjects bearing on Sunday School
Work. In the morning his subject was the
Importance Of parents training their children
Sunday school instruction. In the evening,
the subject was Spiritual Earnestness in the
Sunday School The sermons were eloquent
and able and made an excellent impression.
On Sunday afternoon, the anniversary of
the Sunday School occurred. The exercises
were interesting throughout consisting Of
singing, an address and the report of the Su-
perintendent, Mr. II. B. Ely. The Rev. Mr..
Worden delivered the address and it was
among the best ever listened to in this city
The text of the address was the CXIX Psalm,
18th ". Thy word have hid in my heart"
and the following five points were made. 1.
We must have the word; 2. We must read
the word 8. We must mark the word 4.
We must carry the word 3. We must COM
nit the word to memory.
ANNIvERsARY OF TUscARoRA TRIBE No.
u, l. o. OF X. M.-For several years past it has
been the custom of this live and energetic
tribe to hold annual festivals On Tuesday
evening, Dec 2sth, their annual reunion was
accordingly held at the wigwam, about two
hundred and fifty persons Of both sexes being
present. despite the cold and nclement
weather. At about fifteen minutes after
seven the Sachem, brother George Nay
lor, took the stump and at the sound Of the
tomahawk the officers took their respective
stations. portion of the Holy Scripture
was read by John Robinson, after which an
earnest prayer was offered by brother VIM.
Lauer and listened to with marked attention
by the audience. The exercises consisted of
singing the beautiful hymn ''Just as | Am, "
followed by brief address by brother Wm..
Lauer, whose effort was deeply interesting,
presenting a capital calculation of the motives,
principles aud practical workings of the order,
and was attentively listened to by all present.
Then the singing of another beautiful hymn,
What friend we have in Jesus" followed
by brief sketch of the origin of the order by
brother John Black, together with statisti-
cal statement as to the amount OF relief the
order rendered during the past year in the
United States. Music and singing were the
entire company were invited to partake of re-
freshments in the large room under the wig
wan, and here let me say, SO far as our obser-
walton went ample justice was done by all to
it. Among the invited guests we noticed
Rev. Mr. Williams of the Method list church,
Rev. Mr.. Mick, of the Baptist church, and
Dr. D.. Hayhurst, all Of this city, also Dr.
R. G. Foulke, OF. New Hope, who presided at
the organ for short time and performed
some difficult music in a pleasing and admira-
BILE style. The balance of the even ing was
spent in innocent amusement when all rctir-
ed to their homes perfectly satisfied with the
entertainment. In conclusion let me say the
occasion was one that will be long and
pleasantly remembered by all who were
present, or by all who had the good fortune
to be present. @.
LAMBERTvILLE, N. j., Nov. 30.
F. L. JoHNsoN-Dear SIR II have used
your SEA FOAM in my shop ever since it has
been on the Market aud l would not be with
out it.. G. A. SLACK.
See advertisement.