The news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1882-1891, 1882-05-25

~ AdN4bS AONAtNAeA LAW "@a~@- - $3.50
way, is admitted to be great conven-
ience) is specimen of Mr.. Mitchelps
work.
The fact of our having in our midst
dramatic talent of high order, and also
an Opera House SO admirably appointed
for the drama, the lecturer, or political
orator, must be source of great satisfac-
ton and qualification to every Burling-
tonian.
A noble specimen of black bass weigh,
ing about five pounds, and the largest Of
its kind caught thus far it is said in the
Delaware, was Cd sale a few mornings
since at the stand of our fish caterer, vet
eran Grant mot Ulysses 81.
One of the prettiest midday sights in
this city, are the little girls, as they mer-
rily leave the public schools, dressed in
snowy white aprons and fashioned with
much taste.
"There they are Julians," said dame
to her daughter at the late play. "Yes,
there they are (pointing at the perform
ers) in all their modistical apparstuses"
Mr.. f. f. Bowen has very neatly ar
ranged portion of his confectionery
store for the sale of ice cream and ices,
and which in point of quality, he intends
shall rival the finest sold in the largest
cities.
The late jug breaking entertainment at
the St. Mary street M. E. Sunday-school,
resulted in the jugs having been the
treasurers of sixteen dollars. During the
merry occasion, quartette Of young Bur-
lingtonians enlivened the proceedings
with some charming vocal music.
The following lately published volumes
will be found on our public library shell
yes Guy Averal, America, Swiss Letters,
Morocco and its People, Noah Webster,
Everyday English, At Home in FIJI,
Boston Town.
Not little merriment was occasioned
few mornings since, at one of our genial
Phila. merchants capturing in the tenn
porary absence of the owner, wheelbar-
row full of fine fresh shad, and wheeling
the same up one Of our principal streets
and crying shade, shad-o," in a tone
and manner not excelled by the most
persistent fish-monger in our city.
A gentleman of this city is the lucky
owner of pair Of most venerable waffle
irons. From certain initials sunk in the
face of the same, one might suppose them
to be relics of primeval age. Their age
is moi known.
The forth coming festival OF the Sun
day-school of the Broad street M. E.
church, to be held on Saturday next,
promises from the management, to be a
most enjoyable and interesting entertain
ment. The tickets are going as bright
youngster puts it "like extra hot cakes"
Richard the 1st, valuable and highly
priced steed belonging to DR.. Parrish,
died suddenly few evenings since.
His malady as reported by veterinary
surgeon Lippincott, was "Purpura Hem
moraghica." If any of our readers can
pronounce the above correctly, and with
out gasping for breath, we will score him
one.
The famous base ball club, Quaker
City of Phila., was defeated on Saturday
last by our Burlington nine, the score
standing in 10 innings, to 6 in favor Of
Burlington.
The annual convention of tho Diocese
of New Jersey, meets in Christ church,
Elizabeth, on Tuesday May 30th, at 1890
A. NJ.
The Burlington Stove and Heater
Company are now filling a very large
order for electric light brackets, for the
Atlantic and Pacific Electric Light Co.,
Phila.
CHURCH NOTES.
On Sunday, 18th inst, the Rev. A. A.
Hodge, D. D., of Princeton, oficiated and
preached two eloquent and able sermons
at the Presbyterian church.
On Sunday, 18th inst, VIM. Neagle and
Walter Fenimore, were installed al
choiristers Of ST. Mary's church. At the
annual election of officers of the Guild
held May 10th, Clarence w. Carter was
elected Secretary, and Thomas I. Rogers
Treasurer
In accordance with the request Of the
New Jersey Temperance Alliance thai
the second Sunday in May should b
observed by religious denominations al
Temperance Day" the sermons being or
temperance. Rev. Mr.. North of thu
Broad street NJ. E. church, preached a
Tic cNSHAHS cSAf1CC oil dDAC NAcCOuAc o
upon that subject. Rev. Mr.. Wright 0
the Union street NJ. E. church, had pre-
pared sermon upon that theme, but OIL
account of the very inclement weathe
combining many at home, postponed ii
delivery TO more favorable opportuni
ty.
The Rev. Sidney Dyer Of Philadelphis
oficiated at the Baptist church on Sunds
last. The services of the Rev. Mr.. Clarl
of IIighstown were anticipated, but Hines
confined him at home. Had he bee
present, the holy rite of baptism woul
have been administered in the evening.
A very large assemblage witnessed tn
religious ceremony of plblic immersion
on Sunday afternoon last. Three mem
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