The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1890-11-28
Qufnf0n Items.

The first wedding it has been my pleasure
to mention since taking mp the MoNITcRis
that of William Berry and Miss Sallie CARL,
which took place at the home of the former
last Tuesday evening in the presence of the
immediate families and q few friends only.
Rev. c. IL. Elder performed the ceremony.
after which The bridal party wendell their
way TO the NJ E. church to attend the concert.
The bride was attired III steel-colored faille
and Wore a bouquet Of white roses. The
bridesmaid was Miss Lucy Carll, and Benja-
min CARL acted as best man. Tit Qufnton
band gave them ii lively serenade at a late
hour.
The csntaia Of Queen Esther" was given
before { large and enthusiastic audience last
Tuesday evening. Indeed there never was a
better performance or one more highly en-
joyed. Mrs. Ruth Murphy as Queen Esther
and F. &. Higgins as king could not be
| equaled, while Mrs. J. Higgins as "Zerish1
rendered her part in magnificent contralto.
/ The chorus was ii blending of the richest
voices in town, and the orchestra was com
posed of some of our leading musicians.
Noticeable in the audience were many dis
tiHguished salelnites, and the performance
gave. entire satisfaction to The most fastidious
critics.
Among the pleasing affairs Of recent date
was the holiday festival held last Friday and
Saturday evening, by the ladies OF the Baptist
chapel. The booths We're each in their way
most beautifully arranged, and the novelty of
the thing drew people from lar and near.
There was a tremendous rush Saturday even
ing. The sum of $50 was cleared, ana there
would have been much more realized but
owing 10 The expenses, which were heavier
than formerly. making quite a deduction.
However, the good, jolly time anticipated was
had, and now Xmas viii scon be here and stin
the busy time continues.
Ralph bingham, the boy orator, will give an
entertainment in the town hall next Monday
evening for the benefit OF the NJ. f. church.
MIS-. Tonkins, While returning from salem
on W ednesday oflast week, had The misfor-
tune to experience a runaway In turning a
corner she was thrown 1rem HE carriage, but
received no serious injuries aside man
Der OF bruises. The horse was found in the
livery sometime later.
j. W Cox, a travelling photographer, is To-
Gated on a lot on Main street, and is doing a
thriving business.
J.. O.. Davis's ice house, which is nearing
completion, deserves special notice, as it is
one of the most modern and deliberately ar
ranged Of its kind in New Jersey. An
elevator has beesi introduced and all OF the
eonvenienees of steam has been added, which
renders everything complete, ana It is quite
an imposing structure with ills glisfeningco coat
of new paint.
edmund smith Is suffering from an indis
position,
Dir. Good took pant in the concert last Tues
day evening.
Miss Lottie seui1 is visiting relatives here.
Mrs. samuel Patrick gave a large Thanks
giving dinner yesterday toa party of relatives
The talent fund Of the NJ, Z. church, it is
stated, viii meet on Monday evening
Dec. sth.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis waddington are visit
ing among relatives in Cedarsiile.
our amusement lovers are taking in some
of the Leonzo Bros. performances in Salem
this week. EVE.