The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1883-02-28
LETTER FROM RlNGoEs.


will have occasion to put them on several
times before reaching the opposite side of
the street.
"Pound'' sociables are very fashionable
in our village. at present. We refer not
to the ''peund' that arises from the
power of muscle, although that might
prove benefit and advantage in some
cases.
Politics is already beginning to engage
the attention aud thoughts of many of
our citizens. Especially does it effect
those DESTROYS of office. Hand shaking
and head nodding, are already becoming
fine accomplishments of these persons.
We cannot complain Of any lack of So
liability among those persons. But per
AdpS 1T is not one of their ''reaf' virtues.
Is it not time that we hear from the
farmers concerning the prospects for an
abundant crop of wheat and large yield
of peaches Many farmer will shiver
from now to the time of harvest, through
fear of a season of poor crops. We fear
too much time is given to such thoughts,
concerning things of the future, while
present moments and opportunities are
neglected Let all due regard be had to
things of the future, but rather improve
the present moments.
A temperance meeting was held last
Friday evening, in the Larison's Corner
Church. The attendance was fair con-
sdering the weather and place of holding
the meeting. The person engaged to adj
dress the meeting did not appear. After
some delay of the exercises, Rev. Fisher
Wilson came in and was Immediately
called upon to address the audience. His
remarks were plain, practical and to the
point and proved very interesting. If
the society should hold their meetings in
one of the churches in the village, they
might have larger attendance. We think
it unwse as well as foolish, to hold such
meetings out of the village at the present
season of the year aud state of weather
and roads.
A few weeks ago, surprise party was
given Master Clarence Blackwell and
sister, at their homo in this village.
About forty of their schoolmates and
friends gathered during the evening,
when they were cordially received and
welcomed by their parents. Music,
games, &C., afforded the chief amuse
ments of the evening While indulging
in very enjoyable game, two strange
creatures dressed in curious garments and
wearing frightful coverings over the face,
commonly known as false-faces, appeared
at tile door. After the person who met
them at tho door recovered sufficiently
from the fright he received, they were in
vitcd in and received most happy and
cordial welcome from all present, for in
tent upon ascertaining what manner of
form was hidden behind those hideous
coverings, they used every power to re-
move the coverings and at last succeeded
in the one case. After the amusement,
consequent on the appearance Of these be-
ings, had subsidized to degree, refresh
ments were provided and all turned their
attention to this form of pleasure, to
which each proved capable rs we'll as full
hand. In all, the surprise was most
happy and enjoyable one.
The thirty-sixth anniversary of Pow
haitian Lodge, No. 70, |. o. O. r., of this
village. was celebrated by the members
Of that lodge, last Thursday evening.
Az 100 o'clock the members and a few
friends of the order, gathered in the lodge
room to listen to the exercises, carefully
prepared and arranged for the evening.
Noble Grand, John S. Williamson, called
the meeting to order. An opening ode
was sung, after which prayer was offered
by Rev. Il. J. Kent. Rev. Mr.. Blatten-
berger, of Reaville, was then introduced
to the audience. He spoke of the ''Rela-
ton of Odd Fellowship to religion" lie
said that religion does not consist of re-
ligious talking and ostentatious display,
but that it does consist of doing good.
lie said the mission of Odd Fellowship is
to mitigate suffering, to visit the sick aud
care for the widow and fatherless. He
considered lodge a temperance organic
alton. A member of it is oirtually
member of a temperance society. Odd
Fellowship is the handmade Of religion. 1t
has 10 fellowship with dishonesty. His
remarks received the close attention of
all present and were exceedingly interest
ing and we'll adapted to the occasion.
He was followed by David Williamson,
Powhattan Lodge, in this village, and it's
condition, &c, from that time forth
He had the first minute book of the lodge
and read statistics and spoke of his own
knowledge concerning the existence of
the lodge from its early organization to
the present time. He was followed by
Rev. II. j Kent, who said that he stood
between two powerful organizations, the
/. O. o. F. on one side, and that of the
gentler sex on the other. He spoke re-
garding the principles of friendship, love
anu ttuliig bbo Vi db Ouu cl-
lowship. He thought that we should not
love the lodge room more than our homes.
Should not let /. O. o. r. organization
come in contact with our family organic
alton, nor conflict with church duties.
His remarks were graced with stories of
pure wit and humor and all expressed
themselves as highly delighted with them.
A closing ode was then sung and after a
few minutes duration, all prepared to the
hotel, where they seated themselves
around two long tables. Oysters in the
different styles and prepared under the
superintendency Of our landlord, ex-
Sheriff Rittenhouse, were served and each
gave a long sigh and then pitched into
the oysters with determed will, to con-
quer the delightful bivalyes. 1t was an
amusing sight as we'll as curious one,