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Woodstown register., 1884-04-22
DOING GOOD.
MkHea Hill.

"Let every one of Us please his
neighbor for his good-for upbuilding
and edifcation." These words are
portion of text from which an emf
nent speaker recently delivered very
impressive sermon And in elucida-
ton the speaker says: The thermom-
eter is not so sensitive to heat, the ba-
rometer is not SO sensitive to pressure,
as the susceptibilties of our fellow.
men are to the influences we are throw
ing out upon them" and when he calls
to our mind the fact that these infu-
ences emanate from us as rays from
lighted candle. whether we will or not
spreading in all directions, casting
their reflections on all around US, either
for good or evil-we should question
within ourselves, Do our companions
find pleasure in our society. and if so,
is it because of the good we do them
or do we administer to tastes that are
demoralizing?
Each and all, no matter how insig-
nifcant he may feel. has his especial
gifts of good. The kind Father has
given them to man for use, not to be
hidden away out Of sight by the shad-
avs Of wrong doing. o. that each ons
Woodstown register., 1884-04-22
LITERARY NoTES, Marion Harland's

LITERARY oTEs.-Marion Harland's
last book "Cookery for Beginners" %.
Lothrop & Co. J. is especially calculated to
meet the wants of young housekeepers.
Mrs. Pomroy, the Florence Nightingale
of the Army of the Potomac, so affection
ately remembered by Thousands of Union
veterans, and who was recently laid II rest
with impressive ceremonies at Mt. Auburn,
left book of thrilling interest, entitled
Echoes from Hospital and White House."
published by D. Lothrop & Co.
The "Little Biography" in Sarah K.
Bottoms Success Series. appearing in the
May WIDE AWAKE, relates the romantic
story Of Elias Howe. Jr., the sewing ma
chine inventor.
"Health and Strength for Girls" the
title Of little treatise from the press Of D.
Lothrop & Co., suggests a subject which
cannot receive too much attention. The
authors are Prof. Mary ]. Stafford, NJ. D.,
of Boston University, and Miss Allen, the
Superintendent, of the Boston Gymnasium
for ladies.
E. S. Brooks is at work upon an impor.
tant historical serial for WIDE AWAKE
The scene is laid in Knicketbocker, New
York.
Hezeklah Butterworth, editor of the
YomA's Companion. is the author of an
admirable series of sketches entitled "Great
Composers" D. Lc,hrop & Co., Pub.
lishers.
Pleasant Authors for Young Folks" is
the title OF a series of brief and delightful
biographies of noted English authors from
the fascinating pen OF Amanda B. Harris.
Published BY D. Leshrop & Co.
Woodstown register., 1884-04-22

would consider. "What is my influence
among men What is my duty 7
What are my privileges r and strive
to call out the good in himself. that it
may be responded to by the good in
his fellow men for his own upbuilding
and ediication. as we'll as those he in,
fuences. Influences, whether good
or bad, fill the whole atmosphere of
our lives, so that whether we will be
influential upon men is not optional
it is a necessity Of our being" The
flower may not know how sweet it is.
but the perfume is waited from itsper-
petually So is it with the shuman
soul; it is put together in such way
that it is constantly radiating infuen-
ces. My dear friends, who are assem-
bled within the walls of the meeting
house at Mickleton to-day. should feel
assured that the mission which calls
them together will shed bright rays
of influence far into the future-light.
ing the paths of the children in whose
cause they are laboring-that in after
life, when they stand face to face with
the many trials and temptations which
must assail them. the good seed scat
tered now will be firm support.
And after the pleasant exercises of
the day have drawn to a close, and
each one is returning to his home, may
he feel that in some way he has given
pleasure to his neighbor for his good
for his upbuilding and edi6cation.
AN OLD MEMBER, F. D. SCHOOL.
Null1ca Hi, 9TH mo-, 1884. 3E
Woodstown register., 1884-04-22
POPULAR SCIENCE.
No. IL

& R Sfs. ssa z
A course Of twenty lectures on geology,
by Prof II. Carvill Lewis. under the au-
spices Of the Academy Of Natural Sciences,
of Philadelphia, began April I5th, at AIS
P. NJ, at the Academy, cornertof Nine
teenth and Race Streets. The lectures
will treat especially Of the geology Of
Eastern Pennsylvania, but will include, to
some extent. the geology of New Jersey.
Each alternate lecture. weather permitting,
will be given in the opensair, at different
points of interest. During the week from
June IS to July 5, inclusive, asummer
school of geology will be instituted at the
Delaware Water Gap. Monroe county
The class will be under the tutorship of
Prof. Lewis.
Woodstown register., 1884-04-22
LESSONS TO BEGINNERS.

In coming together to-day in our
First-day School Union, after six or
seven months separate work in our
different First-day Schools. it would
seem proper we should raise the in
quiry, How it had Jared with US in each
of our Schools?-What we had learned
in Our adult classes to aid us in making
our labors more efficient for good
among the children and youth For if
we expect our Schools to be interesting,
and at the same time to be productive
of real good to those who attend them,
we must each of us be in earnest to
learn ourselves what we would like to
have others learn, and practice. Now,
how does it appear to us as we exam
inc our Reports and compare them
with what we can recollect of what we
reported at our last Union and, more
important still, what new and higher
lessons have we individu ally learned
since our Union Meeting last con-
vened? Because if we have not learned
some good thing or things ourselves,
how can we expect to br instrumental
in the advancement of the knowledge
IF goodness in others And this would
seem to be the use and object of our
First-day Schools. 1t is thus by learn
ing one thing at a time that we are to
learn the whole lesson of life, which
one has spoken of as Book open be-
| fore us. which we do we'll TO study and
| be wise If we are wise we will profit
| by each lesson we learn, and in this
way, if faithful to put in practice the
knowledge we have gained, when we
are called away we shall leave the
world better for our having had an ex-
istence in it.
These are thoughts and questions
that would seem in place at this time,
to aid us in making our Union what it
was designed to be in the establish
ment Of it.-anN occasion of profit as
we'll as pleasant social reunion of all
interested in the work.
A. B.
lEy/L-, Ey;V
Woodstown register., 1884-04-22
WORK WHILE THE DAY LASTS

WORK WHILE THE DAY LASTS.
Boast not thyself of tomorrow.
! often think when / retire at night,
how little we know cf what to morrow
may bring forth, and | feel like writing
my young friends TO be wise while it is
called to-day, and choose the Lord for
their portion, and what he pleases to
bestow as the lot of their Inheritance
then they will know his favor is better
than life. and at his right hand are
rivers of pleasure forevermore. The
divine injunction, Work while the
day lasts" is extensive in its applica-
ton, and ought not only to stimulate
US to the one great object of our own
final salvation. but nerve us to perform
the minor duties Of everyday life. The
little opportunities of to day for doing
good, if neglected, will never return !;
the little Thoughts which come into our
hearts, and weave themselves into
such thrcadbare existence, if mot ex-
pressed. may die away, doing more
the good they ought. In vain we
strive to bring them back, nothing but
the faint echoes of what might have
been. And oh! how keenly it falls back
upon our hearts! Yet we may profit by
even this, if we will heed the words of
the blessed Master, VIII said, "Work
while it is vet day."
Woodstown register., 1884-04-22
CHEERFULNESS.

"The most manifest sign of wisdom
is continued cheerfulness.
1t gives encouragement and vigor to
all who come within It's influence.
Cheerfulness can be cultivated.
We may not be by nature of cheer.
full disposition. but by self-culture we
may gain the prize of a happy, con-
tented and cheerful life.
0, let us labor for it
Make your children happy.
Youth will not last forever, and
when the little ones look up in your
faces for sunshine do not let them be
clouded with Encouragement and sor-
row. for they will feel the influence,
and it will enter into their after.l life.
They look to you for cheerfulness,
and when they are disappointed the
young spirits are depressed. Would
that the fathers and mothers would
think of this subject in the present
life, instead of vain longings for an
after-life, which the children do no,
comprehend.
Make religion cheerful, SO they will
feel like following in your foot steps
instead of being repelled by dark and
heavy countenance. The world is what
we make it; if we give it smiles we
will receive smi es in return but i
frowns, then does the world frown
upon us.
The family life should be bright ane
cheerful Let the Sun OF Righteous
ness" brighten your own hearts ane
those around you. lv
The world is far too beautiful t.
stay in the mists and clouds all the
time, and yet certain amount is nee
essary to the souls growth. Trial
disappointment, sorrow, sickness and
death must come but add not to theil
burden by the heavine SIS Of spirits, 70
the Cross will become the lighter
cheerfully borne.
Joy comes; griefgoes we know not how
Everything is happy now
Every thing j. upward striving.
lis as easy now for the heart to be true,
As the grass to be green, or the skies to b
blue
IT'S the natural way OF living.
| Who knows whittier the clouds h ave fed?
la the unscarred heavens they leave nc
| wake.
| And the eyes forget the tears they have shed
| he heart lorg-'s its sorrow and ache;
| The soul partakes The season S youth.
Hoodstozon.
Woodstown register., 1884-04-22
OUR INDEBTEDNESS.

4 .
Who is there among us, were he or
she required to fill up the balance
sheet Of life. could ever hope to find a
balance in our favor? Yes, we have
not doubt; but every thoughtful per-
son. with a ray of Christian feeling or
belief within their breast would be viii.
ling to acknowledge at once that they
were indebted, and'Iargely so, 70 the
Giver of all Good. There is not one
who could number the blessings re-
ceived from that source.
And what have we done in return
Do we realize the greatness of the
blessings by which we are surrounded
every day and every hour Of our lives
| fear many Of US have come to accept
them in too much of a matter-of-fact
way or as natural consequences, for
getting for time that there is hand
ruling all, that is able to take them
away at any time.
Many of us In the health and vigor
of life, do not realize the extent Of that
blessing alone; but when we lose it.
alas Then it is we can see what we
have lost. Something that when we
possessed it we thought hut little about
now it is gone we would give all our
worldly possessions to regain.
Now our intention in thus speaking
is merely to arouse feeling with US Of
the great Indebtedness we owe. that we
may in the future be more grateful -
more willing in the performance Of
known duty more willing to make
some little sacrifice to the Master.
The language Of King David to his
son Solomon was Know thou the
God Of thy father. and serve him with
a perfect heart and with willing mind
II thou seek Him, He will be found o
thee, but if thou forsake Him, He viii
cast thee off forever
Are we serving Him with perfec
heart; are our hearts perfect in Hi.
sight?
Remember the Lord sees not as we
see; for man looketfl upon the out
ward appearance. but the Lord looketl
on the heart. And may our hearts b.
in unison with his. May they be KEEP
with all diligence, for out of them ar,
the issues of life.
Miekletoa.
Woodstown register., 1884-04-22

ceive. We all ought to be willing to
let our lights shine forth, and show
unto others what our Heavenly Father
is doing for us. How thankful we
ought to be for the many blessings we
enjoy.
Cannot we make our lives sublime
by doing our known duty to God? 1
think there is great deal worth living
for. So live that we can go forth with
our lamps trimmed and shedding a
brilliant light on all around. so that we
may be helpers to our fellowmen, to
live a pure aud holy life, and to keep
ourselves unspotted trom the world
But when we look around US and
see what a busy world this is, all striv-
ing to push onward and l trust up
ward, it makes us fear least we will
be too neglectful of the duty that we
owe to our God.
Yes. this life is full of the beauties of
Nature all around us-so fearfully and
wonderfully made.
See the many different little insects
and plants that are trying to come
forth now a; the Spring is putting on
her green robe of Nature, and they
all seem to look through Nature up to
Natures God. and praise Him for the
life that He gives; and ought not we,
too. to praise Him from whom all
blessings flow?
E. H. B.
Woodstown register., 1884-04-22

The greatest trial OF young wife's life is
the birth OF child. which is usually attend
ed with many hours of hard labor and in
tense pain. PAINLESS CHILDBIRTH. a new
book by DR.. H. Dye, one of New York's
most eminent physicians however. shows
that pain is not necessary in childbirth. but
results from causes easily understood and
overcome. 1t proves conclusively that any
woman can become mother without expe-
rienciog asy pain whatever. II also tells how
10 prevent and overcome morning sickness.
svelled limbs. nervousness, pain in the back,
and all the unpleasant sensations attending
pregnancy. Ii answers all the delicate
questions about women and their pecuiai
troubles. Physicians highly recommend il
and say il will do all that is claimed for il.
Send a cent s'amp for tull descriptive cir.
cular and confidential le,tea in sealed envel-
ope, Address. Frank Thomas & Co., Pub
lishsrs, sAlslnors, Md. ga
Woodstown register., 1884-04-22
LIVING RIGHT.

How grand and noble are the beau.
ties of Nature Cannot we all look
through Nature up to Natures God.
praise and bless Him for our lives, and
try to De workers in the cause of right
eousness and truth /? We all ought to
be willing to work for the Redeemer's
cause, for he will redeem us from all
sin if we will be willing to obey at his
call and put our trust in Him.
How beautiful is this life il lived up
to in the highest degree! Yes. life is
real, life is earnest, and the grave is
not its goal.
Do we live to praise and to work for
our Heavenly Father or to be seen
| and admired of man.
No, our highest aim ought to be to
live for the sake OF receiving that bless
cd reward that all rishssevs ones re-
Woodstown register., 1884-04-22
The public are invited to call
and examine my
stock of
Dry Goods, Groceries Provisions
AND
GENERAL MERCHANDISE,

GENERAL MERCHANDISE,
Which / will sell for Cash at the
very lowest market prices. Those
who are not posted in the differen,
prices, qullities, and grades Of
goods will have equal chances Of
bargains and squire dealing, as
those who prefer to be sharp and
close buyers. Care will be taken
to supply the wants Of all custo-
mers anG by strict personal atten-
tion to business, the subscriber So
licts the patronage Of the late firms
numerous patrons, and will spare
no honorable effort 10 obtain the
custom Of those who wish the
worth of their money. A few pur-
chases and a fair trial will con-
vince the most incredulous, that
my motto Of Quick sales and Small
profits is correct and true. Call at
at the old stand, corner of Man y
Miii sts., where you viii be ae-
commodated, and cheerfulIy waited
upon by the subscriber.
GEO. B. GRIER.
Woodstown register., 1884-04-22
wooDsToWN, N j, TUESDAY, APRIL r. 1884
CONFERENCE OF FIRST-DAY
SCHOOLS.

Below we give the original essays
and poems read at Mickleton, Fourth
Mo. I2th, in the semi-annual Confer
ence of First-day Schools within
bounds Of Salem Quarterly Meeting of
Friends. On another page will be
found further report of the meeting.
Woodstown register., 1884-04-22
Vol. XIV.
FARMERS MUTUAL
TgP2Ig INSURANCE
oFsALEM COUNTY.

COMPANY, OF SALEM COUNTY.
This OLD and reliable Company, of 50 yrs
stan ding, c.3iinaes to insuIs all kinds OF
property, n@t extra hazardous, in towns or
country, Tor any length of time not exceed
Ing Eve years, at rs low f1ten as will pay
iesses IN / expenses. 1t insures agains Ere
and ligh h:ping or damsga By either; it's
ofse, NE carefully adjusted and paid. its
unds On hand are ample TO meet all proba
BILE losses, being larger tt IN at any prsvi-
Gus time of its existaoce and steadily
increasing, while its reseive assets are of a
character aud amount to surely meet all
losses however extraordinary and cannot
be fritfored away by unfortunat Investments
or defaulting osicers.
DIREoToKs
Alpheus Bilderbsck. Salem
j. b. Grier,
Joseph Waddingtsn, Manningtoss
.4rs Woodnut Pettit, s-ss0 ), .4l,.1s
William B. Carpenter, Elsinbors,
John &. Holme,
Edward II. Bassett, Salem,.
Andrew Sinnickson, ''
C. a. Sinniohson,
Joshua ThoR. pson,
Barclay Griscom. Meaningless
Quinton [. tfarris, LowerA. Creek.
ExEcpTIvE, E,CoMMIrrEE- Alpheus Bltsr-
back, President; Jon. B. .Grier, Joseph Wad-
dington, Wm B. Carpenter, Weodnut Petit,
who meet weekly, on Seventh-dsy, at
O'Clock.
SEcRErARY ANp TREAsURsR-J b. drier,
to whom application may be made in re-
iation to any business connected with the
company, at the Office of the company, No.
lS3 West Broadway, head of Market street,
or at his residence No. 329 East Broadway,
Salem.
In addition to the above, the following
persons ", se elected Agents and Surveyors:
Abahrs,n Cochran. Upper Pittsgr"ve.
Wallsca & LippincNtt. Woodstown.
Josiaa SHmmerii. U. P. Neck.
J. Hureiuaa Sinaickson, L. P. Neck.
James y Evans. .Cohausey, Cunb. Co.
John u. nitchaer, U A. Creek.
Geo. K. Morrison. Salem.
Asa Turrer. Pedricktown.
Gideon Pease., Gloucester Co.
David Griscsm. Marton, B. C.
Thomas .. stowe, Salem.
n. 2 Riley. Shirley
J. freeman Sinnickson. L. p. Neck.
Eenjsmn Hancock Bridgeton.
ALrSsus T3iLpERBAck, President. 4
JOS 8 B&'4aseR Secretary.
Woodstown register., 1884-04-22

WORDS OF CHEER.
Upl Up faini-bearted,
Work with a better cheer;
The foes are nearly vanquished,
And victory is neal
The grandest victory
That man has ever known.
For the enemy will disappear
And God will claim his own.
For Christ, our elder brother.
Waits near US day by day;
Should our enemies assail W..
He will hold them all at bay.
He would hight the battle for us,
Shielding us from every sin,
But God gave US the work 10 do,
The held 10 labor in.
Let US cheerfully do His bidding,
Though bowed meath affiction's rod
For remember whom are chastened,
Are the loved ones Of God.
Christ came not here for pleasure,
He came to bless and save :.
Can we more holy,
A better mission craye2
Is there any better mission
Melted out for US TO do.
Than TO work beside the Savior
Till God tells US "that will do?"
Oh, TO have the blessed faith
To follow where he leads,
He will for all our wants provide
And supply our every need.
To have the faith OF David, -e.
That is written in :ha Psalms.
To say. "the Lord is our Shepherd
And we His stray ing lambs
He will gently lead Us,
Though far we're gone astray,
With the rod of love He'll lead as
In the true and perfect way.
With the staff OF faith we'll follow
To the green pastures of His love,
And by the still waters of peace
TIC the Shepherds fold above.
Though we walk through the valley o
death.
We need no evil fear,
For II rod and His staT r will comfort Us
And Christ will be ever near.
Then weary pilgrim march Onward,
No need TO stop by the way.
For Christ, in his infinite mercy,
Will hnd thee happier day.
There to join the "angel choir"
Dawning bright on the other shore
Loved ones singing happy songs,
In the land of evermore.
D. G. H.
Miekletos, 4h mo-, 1884.
Woodstown register., 1884-04-22
WHAT IS THE FIRsr-DAY SCHOOL FOR I


What is the Fifst-day School. for p
And why should We gather here ?
Is not home the pla ce for children,
Uoder their parents caref zAst
Yes; il all parents were but faithful
To the trust TO them committed,
The First day School might perish,
And our Unions be omitted.
But the children ask for knowledge
And will not be denied.
Tho parents shirk their duties,
And each question cast aside;
But their queries will be answered,
If not for good for i'll,
For The world stands ever ready
Their seeking m inds 10 fill.
IfVirtue is no, cultured, et
And Truth is not upheld.
When minds are young and tender,
Our troubles shall be swellcd:
And our meetings soon shall dwindle,
And the faith our fathers loved
Will be pronounced phantom,
That an illusion proved.
So this is why we gather
At Mickleion, tot day,
The children and their elders
To pass the time away,
In encouraging each other
To still continue on,
In the faith our fathers followed,
In times now past and gone.
A.
Chestnnt LazOn, Ath mo. 1884.
Woodstown register., 1884-04-22
Woodstown3 Academy.
A Boarding & Day School for both Sexes.
SPRING SESSION NOW OPEN.


Thorough instruction in all branches
Students prepared fnr College, Teaching,
or Business. Pupils admitted at any time
and charged from date OF entrance. Every
reasonable facility afforded TO enable rupils
TO obtain Thorough and P'reieai Edu-
cation AT MODERATE COST.
Students prepared for Swarlhmore Col
lege. and admitted to the Freshmen class
in the same, on Certificate OF The Principal
without examination. The patronage OF
indolent or disorderly pupils is not sol lcted
Satisfaction guaranteed TO reasonable pa
irons and to orderly, industrious pupils.
Students living on line Of the railroad
either north or south of Woodstown, can
Come on The. Cars. ..,..4s-sss,.,.e,.,.s
a SPECIA14 CLASS
Woodstown register., 1884-04-22


Nearly one thousand engraviRgs, illus
trating the new things in every department
of fashion, y ~ --~
EVERY NUMBER CONTAINS:
Four pages of new music. in most cases
original. either vocal or instrumental.
EVERY NUMBER CONTAINS:
The prices of all kinds Of Dry Goods.
together with descriptions and engravings
to show what they look like.
EVERY NUMBER CONTAINS:
Valuable original articles. mostly illus
rratsd, on subjects that treat of the adorn.
nent of the person, the besusifyinq Of home
and the newest things in art needle work.
EVERY NUMBER CONTAINS:
Instructions how the distant consumer
can shop as satisfactor orily and as eeonomi-
cslly ss residents "fthe city.
PRICE, SO CENTS PER YEAR,
SPECIMEN COPIES Is CTS.
StraVlndge & Clotlier,
Eighth and Market Streets. Phila
Woodstown register., 1884-04-22
Free! Cards and CbrOlnOS.

We will send free by mail a sampls set of
our large German. French and American
Chrome Cards. on tinted and gold grounde,
with a price list OF over 206 different de-
signs; OIL receipt If stamp TOR postage. We
will also send Tree by mail as samples. ten of
aur beautiful Cb ronGs, on receipt Of ten
cents to pay for packing and postage also
enclose confidential price list of our large
oil chr.mos. Agents wanted. Address T.
Gleason l. Co, SO Sumner Street. Boston.
Mass. 4e n
Woodstown register., 1884-04-22
STORE

1.-the Undersigned have
in Store a Fresh Line OF
Canned Goods of all va
rieties, also a full line OF
Groceries, Teas and Cot.
fees. Cannot be excelled
in Sugars, Spices of all
kinds both ground and
unground, Salt of all
kinds-Dairy, Turks ISL
and and Rock Salt
Sweet Potatoes, White
Potatoes, Mackerel by the
kit or bbl., Pork, Lard,
Dried Beef, Molasses,
Head Light Oil, ETC., etc.
Justices Patent Roller
Flour constantly in stock.
Hecker's Prepared Buck
wheat Flour, the Best in
market. Also, Choice
Brands of Cigars and To-
baccos, a full line of Con-
fectionery, Fruits of all
kinds-foreign and Do
mestic, Cocoanuts, Hazel
Nuts, Peanuts always in
fresh stock. a full line OF
Brushes, Hand cru BIS,
Horse Brushes, Paint
Brushes, and many other
articles. ~Give me a
Call and Satisfy Your
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