The news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1882-1891, 1882-03-30

dgltateu AT beverly, we WOuiu Suggest /
TO the movers in the matter, their inspec-
ton Of Burlington reading room as a
model one in every respect. We guar
antee a courteous reception by the janitor,
Mr.. Griffith.
Founded in 1903, the 10th anniver-
sary of St. Mary's church was commsm-
GRATED on Saturday the 25th inst, with |
appropriate religious services. The sub
sequent proceedings on st. Mary's tender
" cherished "natal-day" were deeply in
teresting. In the afternoon, the industry |
of the scholars of the parish sewing
school was warmly commended by a |
large assemblage. Since October last, 1872
little girls under the careful instruction
of 25 teachers, have made $50 various
garments, a portion of which were dis
tributed among the pupils at Christmas,
and the balance on the present occasion.
In the evening the fifth annual meeting
of the Guild was held in old St. Mary's
church. In addition to some 60 members
a large assemblage was present. A shsrt
and appropriate service by the rector,
was succeeded by the well expressed and
deeply interesting yearly reports (some
Is in number) from the Secretaries of the
various branches of the Guild. At the
close of the proceedings, Rev. DIR. Hills
in his usual happy manner, took retros-
pect of the past and present church
work connected with st. Mary's, and after
expressing his entire satisfaction with the
labors and zeal of the Guild, affectionate-
lY wished the members "God-speed"
The amount of various church work, the
outcome of the Church Guild, shows
continued and steady growth of religious
progress in this venerable parish, which
is increasing in usefulness with advancing
age.
This coming Sunday Ri. Rev. Bishop
Scarborough will administer the rite of
Confirmation at St. Barnabas' church in
the morning st. Mary's in the afternoon
and Christ church, Bordentown, in the
evening.
A few days since, the managers of the
House of Industry closed their philan-
thropic labors for the season. During the
past winter, some ten worthy and vener-
able danes have been furnished sewing at
the House daily, their dinner being also
provided for them as we'll as 25 cents paid
to each. Upon the closing day, they all
partook of particularly sumptuous repast
and upon leaving, each was presented
with new dress and goodly quantity
of table necessaries.
Happy as we are to report Rev. Evan
Davis physical Improvement, we regret
that his condition still debars him from
ministerial duties.
Last Sunday morning Rev. DR.. Hills
administered the holy rite of adult bap-
tism to four persons.
In view of the summer campaign the
Oneida Boat Club have materially i'm
proved the general appearance of their
club house. A few evenings ago the club
had social reunion, covers were laid for
"a, and the quality of the supper will be
inferred from the mere mention Of its
being furnished by Dubel.
The present residence OF the Rev. N. ].
Wright, pastor Of the Union street NJ, E,
church, is 129 East Union street.
We doubt of there being in this country
an ameteur florist whose success will vie
with Mr.. George Warner of this city.
There Is perfection in his blooms rarely
equalled, and through his courtesy, many
a sick room Ia graced with lovely fragrant
flowers. Mr.. Warner fully exempliHes
the words Of Scripture. 1T is more bles-
sed to give than to receive"
Our popular fish dealer Shepard, of
No. &C. East Union street. begs to notify
his legion of customers, that on and after
to-day, fresh Delaware shad will be found
at his stand
Mr.. Benjamin v. Marsh and his con
John g., sailed for Europe yesterday In
the Gallls from New York. They an.
ticipats being absent slx months, and
their trip will embrace general cons
tinental tour.
VIM. F. Reick of this city, has secured
position on the North american publish
ed in Philadelphia, as criminal news
reporter,
The very eligible residence No. lD7
East Union street has bsen purchased by
@. B. Kirby for his own occupancy.
Rev. Mr.. Dilks, one of the founders Of
the Burlington Lyceum, and an honorary
member of the same, was warmly greeted
by the President and members upon his
unexpected visit to the Lyceum on
Fridsy evening Last, Mr.. Dilks courteous
ly responded and spoke in highly com.
plimentary manner of the progress OF the
Lycsum, and hoped for lis continued
success.
The base ball nine Of this city antici.
pate playing their opening game of the
season on Easter Monday. Due notice
will be given of their competitors.
We are requested to say, that the item
in Tuesdays Philadelphia Press, headed
"a Medical Student Assaulted" did not
occur last Saturday as reported, and that
the dispute between the parties which is
the basis Of the item in question, occurred
some three or more weeks ago, and as we
are informed, arose and terminated differ