The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1882-03-01
LETTER FROM RlNGoEs.

The weather for the last few days has
been warm and exceedingly pleasant.
The birds of Spring are making their APP
pearance, and judging from this we are
soon to enjoy the beautiful and pleasant
days of Spring, together with the many
balmy and disagreeable days of March.
The bad roads are gradually getting bet
ter, but the clouds are at present begin.
ming to gather and ere long we may
expect a fall of rain and continuance of
muddy roads.
). Holcombe Blackwell. son of Mrs. A.
M. Blackwell, Of this place, and who has
been residing with her for several months
past, died on Thursday morning of last
week. He had been afflicted with the
deadly disease Of consumption for num-
Der of years, and although at times grow
ing better, yet he has gradually grown
weaker, until at last the arms Of death
have encircled him, and carried him away
from the tolls and troubles Of earth. He
was man Of many good qualities and
amiable disposition, and we extend our
sympathies to his relatives and friends in
this their sad bereavement. The funeral
took place this morning from the Kirk
patrick Memorial Church. The remains
were enclosed in beautiful casket, laden
with several beautiful wreaths of flowers.
The church was crowded and it was the
largest attended funeral in this place for
long time. AT the same time the fu-
neral of child of John Blackwell, who
lately removed to Jersey City, was held.
The services were conducted by Rev.
Israel Poulson, and it being a double
funeral the scene was an impressive and
sorrowful one.
Mr.. Chas. Smith and family have moved
themselves and their personal property to
Trenton.
Theodore F. Hill, engaged in the paint
ing business in Wilkesbarre, Pa, has
been spending several days with his
parents and friends in this place. He re-
turned to his place of business Monday
morning.
A number of the young people of this
place enjoyed a very delightful evening
at the home of w. J. Browne, last Tues
day evening. Refreshments were pro-
vided and several games were INDUCED in
and all returned home after few hours
of pleasant and merry enjoyment, aud
felt exceedingly thankful to Mr.. Browne
and wife for the pleasure they afforded
the young people by inviting them to
their home.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Alliance of this township.
was held in the Baptist Church last
Friday evening. Rev. Mr.. Chapman, of
Wertsville, gave lecture upon the sub
ject of temperance, which was very
pointed in its arguments and rather rough
and uncommon in its comparisons. The
attendance was large.
The Mite Society, held at the home of
DIR. Jacob Dilts, last Thursday evening,
attracted together a great many persons
to have pleasant evening. The col
lection was above the average.
Dr. S. N. Gorsuch will give an exhibi.
ton of an instrument entitled the Phono-
graph, one of Edison greatest inventions
md attractions, in the Lecture Room of
his place, Thursday evening of this
week. This is a rare curiosity, and those
lesirous of learning and witnessing one
Of the great Inventions of the age will do
.~-,, ~. s..vUonuauce AT JnIs meeLiug. /
The exhibition of this instrument will be
with lecture on the
. Philosophy of Sound.
The sale of the personal property of A.
]. Black we'll took place at his residence,
Monday afternoon. Everything sold
brought a good price.
The sale of the personal property of T. |
]. Young, deceased, will be held March |
'th Many useful and valuable articles
will be offered for sale, and those in need |
If articles of furniture, foe culinary pur-
poses, &C., should attend thix sale.
"Avis y says that "' Pop takes great |
lelight in lying in ambush and picking
,ut his opponents. Does Blackstone |
each that? We think not We are
informed that Avis perused with
shoroughnsss the leading principles of
and judging from his natural
egal abilities, we think it useless to un-
iertake to inform him on this subject, if
we were able to afford him any light.
Perhaps it would be we'll for "Avis " to
seek an ambush " and remain for
short time in its midst and learn some-
thing of the beauties of nature. Pop