Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1888-08-18

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] E leu will be delivered at II q. m. to.
morrow in the Baptist church. In the
evening devotional service conduc
tel bv Mr. Ford, of Burlington, Pres
ident Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton will be heln.
The well-known drama of Uncle
Toms Cabin will be produced at the
Beverly Opera House on the evening
of Sept 14th, by first class dramatic
company from New York. Il is the
intention of Mr.. Champion, the lessee
of the building to cater to the tastes
of the amusement-loving peop.e dur
ING the coming theatrical season.
While Eddie Rue AMI companion
were out sailing ON Monday afternoon
last, gale struck the boat while in
mid.rivcr and capsized her. The two
lads managed after severe struggle
to get on the bottom Of the boat,
and finally reached shore. Mrs. Rue
who saw the accident from her resi-
dence was nearly frantic from grief,
fearing her son and his friend would
be drowned.
The M. E. Church excursion to
Ocean Grove and Asbury Park. on
Thursday August 23rd will leave our
station at TAO, a. IN. The train will
stop at Sea Girt, going and returning,
giving all who desire a chance to see
the State Encampm mt. About 5000
soldiers will be on the field in the
afternoon for review by Governor
Green and staff. Tickets, for tn !,
round trip, adults, $3.50, children 75c.
At the Republican Convention at
Asbury Park ON Wednesday, Ex-
Mayor Diehl was elected an alternate
to the National Republican league to
be held in Cincinnati next December.
General f. Burd Grub, was elected
member of the Executive committee
from Burlington county in the State
League and Gen'l VIM. l.. James of
Riverton, one Of the vice presidents.
Col. Sloan of Mt Holly also came in
fer political honors.
The concert to be given by the eel
ebrated concert company, (colored) of
Philadelphia on Thursday eve, Aug
Both promises to be one of the finest
ever given here, choice comic pro-
gram will be rendered Ivy this quar-
tette who have been well received
wherever they appeared. Interspersed
with comic recitatious by Prof. j. l..
jenkins, Philaslelphla's noted colored
tragedian. See advertisement in spec
ial notice column and don't miss it.
The needed improvements at the
post Office are nearly finished and
much more room is given the employ
ees and the public. The space inside
the building for the transaction of
business has been made five feet wider
by the erection of an annex. New
window boxes have been put in and u
private room for the use of the post
master. Leading to the gents depart
ment door has been put in covered
with wire guard to admit vt ventila-
ton. The work has b.tn done by DR.
Taylor, the own err of the building and
not by the U. S. Government as many
suppose, Postmaster Vansciver paying
increased rent for the convienences.
A couple of ladies from City
loai.E4iAsrthe excursion of the K. g. E.,
to Atlantic City, on Thursday of last
week, after taking in the other sights
they thought they would take dip in
the ocean. They hired suit and
went into bath house to don the ap-
parel, what was their dismay, on try
ing the suit on to find it about two
sizes too small. They shouted for the
attendant of the house, and he started
out to find one large enough for them,
he returned with enough to supply u
regiment. and they began trying to
get suit to tit, but failed, and they
came to the conclusion to wear some
VI their own garments and accordingly
sailed forth and as the people on the
beach saw them they were beseigtd
uufth the crowd all anxious to find out
K here they could hire "Lhem things"
The Second Brigade New Jersey
State troops, Major-General w. j.
Sewell commanding, will 60 into camp
at Sea Girt ON Saturday, August 18th,
for one week. During the continuance
of the encampment there will be
parades, drills, reviews, and other in
ieresting features Of military life, while
the proximity of the many hotels will
add to the attractions of the week by
series of balls, hops, and other social
events. For the accommodation of the
many friends of the troops, and others
who desire to visit the camp, the Penn
sylvania Railroad will sell excursion
tickets from August 18Th to 18th. at
greatly reduced rates. from all stations
on the United Railroads OF New Jer-
fsey Division, west Of and including
New Brunswick. Tickets will be good
to return until the 25th instant inclus-
i've.