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to squat within Is feet of our door, cutting
down two small trees in order TO get It as
close as possible, when 1t could have been
placed at least 80 feet further away Oh the
same lot. Our opinion of man Of wealth
who would give consent to such as this is
his vision is either blinded to the comforts
and annoYances of bis fellow men by the
greedy, grasping love Of few dollars, or
else principle is an unknown element in
his general makeup. We dislike to speak
disparagingly of any man. We respect
Dir: Allen for his age, nothing more.
While the grinding sounds Of the hand
organ and the hilarious whoops and baeca-
naliaD yells are sounding in cur ears as we
write, and while, perhaps, Mr. Allen, the
Mayor and noble Councilmen are peace
fully sleeping, Gas it is near 10 O'Clock, )
let us suppose for moment the misery
making machine had settled beside the
quiet home of any one of the distinguished
Councilmen, or even the Mayor. What
would have been the result? Why, instead
OF claiming inability to prevent such set
uement if the landowner gave permission,
the verdict would have been "MoYe that
machine to some more secluded spot, or We
will have your license revoked" We ap-
piled for redress befJre the machine was
placed on the grounds, and it would have
been merely sympathetic act Oh the part
of the authorities to have told the gentle
men in charge they must locate where they
were less liable to disturb the peace and
quietness of the community. But we are
not of the nobility class, with large bank
account and a magnificent mansion-we
gain our crusts of bread as laborer-
therefore we are like small potatoes in the
hill and told We must live in misery for
three weeks, within 18 feet of that horrible
sounding hand-organ until 10 o clock every
night, simply to slightly enrich the bor-
ough treasury and enable man whose
only earthly love is money to grasp another
dollar.
Respectfully, W. Fl. CoMPToE.
Woodstown, Sept. 0, 1891.
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NEW STORE UNDER THE
OPERA HOUSE.

Our boot and shoe trade is en-
couraging, and the indications are
that we will largely increase it over
last year. We deserve to, as our
stock was never better or cheaper.
You don't need to buy-we won't
ask you to do that-but you'll save
money if you come in and see what
good goods we are selling and how
little money We ask for them.
Everything in boys and mems boots
and shoes, both in leather and
rubber.
Mems hats. The new shapes in
dress hats for young men, and the
older men also, are in stock. You
can save 25cts. on the purchase Of a
hat, and get the latest and best of US.
Our stock Of clothing was never
SO large, and we shall make LOW
PRICES on it this season. This
means just as it reads. If you want
reliable goods at the lowest prices
you ever saw or heard of, come and
look at our stock. You will not go
away disappointed.
Our own good make Of panta-
looms and shirts, made in our own
factory, not slimped in cutting or
sighted in making. None better
made in this country. This is the
decision OF those who are selling
them elsewhere.
In a word, if there is anything
you want in the clothing or outfit
ting line, come to our new store
under the Opera House and we will
do you good.
E. B. HUMPHREYS.
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our Letter BOX.
To Wnom III May Concern.

Mr.. EpIToR:-KipGly allow Us space in
your columns to express our feelings con-
cerning the "merry- -go-iound" now located
near our residence. Merry GO ronnds may
be all we'll and good in their place, and
give amusement to a certain class of peo-
pie but W hen brought in such proximity
to ones residence as in this instance 1t is
not at all agreeable, and we shall endeavor
to say Just what we think in plain language
without an attempt at etfulgent Towering.
We heard the remark made that Mayor
Richman ought not have let them come
here," mean ing, of course, the merry 60
round, and to exonorate MIR. Richman we
will relate the circumstances connected
with the case. The owners of the concern
applied to Mr. Richman for license and
he refused to graut one, claiming it to be
of no benefit to the town, but on the con-
trary an annoyance to the inhabitants. The
gentlemen then appeared before the Bor-
ough Council, which noble body claimed
the merry-g GO round had as much right to
come here as the shows in the opera house
(note the comparison) and granted the
license, giving the gentlemen permission to
set up their misery making machine for
three weeks within the borough limits.
Thus favored the gentlemen sought site
on which to locate and procured space on
Bowen avenue. Some of the peace-loving
Inhabitants OF that avenue objected, and
Mr.. Thomas, the manager, was informed
by authority that if he located there he
would be compelled to move, hence Mr..
Jehu Allen was consulted with favorable
results.
OF course Mr.. Allen has right to dis
pose of his property or let it as he sees fit
and which he seems to have done in this
instance without even consulting his own
conscience--if he has any. He has several
lots about town which he could have let
and nobody would have been annoyed to
such an extent, but the fact is said lots are
in pasture and be might have lost so cents
per week by the grass being tIampled
down. He also has lot adjoining his res
idence, though not wishing to be annoyed
did not rent it, but allowed the gentlemen
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opera House. Sept. 10Th.

''Our Country Cousin" Frank Jones'
new play, is Of a more pretentious nature
than his well.known skit, Isl Perkins and
gives promise of being great artistic as
we'll as financial success. The title is cer-
tainly indicative of good story These
natural and homsly plays of rural life seem
to please audiences much better than the
overdrawn melodrama, for they appeal d.
rectly to the heart. The action of the play
takes place in West Virginia, and the story
is said to be of intense human interest, with
strong, well defined plot, and opportuni-
ties for elegant scenic and realistic effects.
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#arrfea.

ER-ELKlNTON-In Philadelphia
al the home OF The bride, sept. ,, legl, by Rev.
q. VI. Righter, Mr. w illiam Horn er.of Mullica
Hill. y !, 10 Mrs Ellen Elkinton, of PhiiA-
delphiI.
FRFNCH-DENNY-At Paulsboro NJ. L.
parsonage. Aug. 9Th, by Rev. W. Mitchell
Mr. Harry ;. French, OF Camden, and Miss
osnna 3. Denny, OF Pennsgrove.
ALYERT-WOOD- September ), 1891 at
the res idence Of the bride, ''Ihe Cetlars Alto
wpv \. j !, by the Rev. ". L. Mayo, OF Anoway
assist ] By Rev. " Il. Mcneil, OF Bridgeton,
Mr.. " iiliam Calvert, Of Philadelphia Pa.,and
Miss Lily J. W oOd, of Alloway, y. j.
BIsO&-CU UERlDEN-on april 1891
rector. Eiias q Harrison, OF Philadelphia.
10 Emma P CHrriden, formerly OF salem, \. j,
HARVEY-PERNELL- the NJ h. parson-
I'll Elder. Frank ii. Harvey, of Mannington,
and Miss Kate Z. Purneil, Of Alloway.
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RarrisnnyiIIe xaIes.

The children of this place after Ions vaca-
tion had the pleasure OF dispieasure. as the
case may be. TO hear the Old school bell ring
out again on Monday.
VIII Fox is attending Pierce's College, go
ing back and forth ON the ears.
wilbert J. Dueli and family spent Sunday
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. DueI. at
Mullica Hill.
sweet potatoes are worth from s2.25 TO $50
per barrel.
Some one came on the parsonage lot and
quietly left a very large watermelon on the
veranda and then walked quietly away. The
pastor didn't know any better than to cut and
eat, and says it was excellent, and now he re-
turns thanks TO the donor, whoever he may be.
The weeks meeting at Fairview resulted in
good. Many can testify TO the fact person
ally There will bea weeks meeting held in
HarrisonviIle church next week and all are
invited to be on hand.
Martie Duell is the guest of W J and Abbie
Dnell.
Hugh Grimshaw's driving horse while run
ming and playing in The field slipped ana
spIained itself across the Ioins.
The road from the school house to the
creamery has been treated to coat of gravel,
and has been in poor condition since on ac-
count OF the frequent rains.
Apples never were finer.
Elmer Madara captured an oppossum and
eight young ones under 4 wood pile.
There seems to be very few wood sales as
vet in this neighborheod.
The pastors subject for next sunday morn
ing "The house not made with hands, in tho
evening, "The Humiliation and exaltaton OF
Christ" The Epworth prayer meeting will
be led by Bro. Smith AT :, and preaching al
: 80 O'Clock 1. i.
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AIIoWay AbNtracfs.

The town presented lively appearance this
week on account of The Baptist Association
meeting here on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Ministers in abundance were in attendance,
together with hundreds of visitors.
Work on the railroad has been commenced,
and the force now comprises 6s Italians, 70
others and a6 horses ard carts, More men
wanted. Wages paid are s1.j0
The canhouse is running steady, and 40
wagons were waiting at one time Yesterday to
be unloaded
Benz. Ferguson drove the first spike On the
new railroad yesterday at l0.55.
The Italians on the railread are quartered
in the school house, which has been fitted up
for them. They seem to be well behaved
crowd. SINK.
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HunDhTeys' Store al The Corner

We've been looking over our
work for the year past. ending Aug.
,Ist.. and find that II is the largest
we have ever made-thc increase
in sales over the year preceding be
ing nearly 20 per cent
Our attention is now directed to
goods for the fall season, some Of
which we have bought and have in
stock. and some that we have given
orders for that is yetto come. We
have made unusual preparations and
hope to show larger and better as
sorted stock than heretofore.
Black and colored Henrietta at
2sc to sIoo; excellent all wool 3S
inches wide at 50 cts, probably the
best you may find anywhere for the
price.
White shaker flannel, ~ inches
wide, at the remarkably low price
of 8 cts, worth more-only pieces
-25o yards TO sell.
Fancy striped skirting for child
rens skirts and suits, 10 cts. yard,
made to sell for IS cts
Canton fannels, all prices, from
&c. to I7Izc Wool tlannels in the
usual variety. Good Shaker fan
nels Sc, worth II 15c.
Bed ticking-every good make.
Table linens from zoe. to 75c. for
the best.
Shifting and sheeting maslins, all
widths, both bleaehed and brown.
Hamburg edgings, louneings and
embrcideries. The best selected
stock ii. town, and by far the best
we have ever owned. This branch
is in trained and experienced hands
now.
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At the meeting ofthe New Jersey Liquor
Dealers Association in Jersey City on
Tuesday it was decided to make yigor-
Gus effort to have The license fee of $3.50
fixed by the Werts law cut to $50. A
resolution was passed pledgiDg the mem
bers to oppose the election of any one to
the Assembly who will not agree to assist
in the reduction.
The Dairymen's Associations Of New
Jersey will hold great mass meeting in
Jackson's Hall, 1873 Federal Street, Camden.
tomorrow, 10Th inst. 1t is expected that
most of the associations in the State will
be represented, the business to be transact
ed being very important. The matter OF
consolidating the associations of the State
under one general government will be
brought up. The meeting will be called to
order at 10 O'clock A. NJ.
The Young Peoples Society of G hristian
Endeavor of the Baptist church will give
the first Of a series of entertainments in the
form of an oyster supper on Friday and
Saturday evenings, Sept. 1S and 10, and
cordially invite the public to patronse
them in these efforts. The money raised
by these entertainments goes toward the
improvement of the church property. The
festival will be held il Massey's building.
The carrier pigeons Of Theo. P Green
Woodbury., Royal Blue Line, were so much
of an attraction at Woodstown Fair that
the Wilmington Fair management solicited
their liberating from the grounds during
the exhibition this week. Let go from the
grand stand at Woodstown, they started
for home without a turn or circle, and %
minutes after they were in a basket and
Il f,,,r go L. f,5 l.
liberated again, making the journey twice
by wing and twice by express the same
day.
TIE Twelfth New Jersey Regiment was
entirely recruited from the First Congress
sional District. with the exception Of one
company from Burlington county, and, it is
said, contained more natiye-born Jersey
men than any other regiment in the State.
The regiment was commanded at various
times by Col. r. G.. Johnson, of Salem;
Col. J. Howard Willitts. of Port Elizabeth;
Lieut.. Col. Thomas Ii. Davis, of Camden;
Major John I. Hill, of Elizabeth, Lieut..
Col. r. G. Thompson, of Cape May, and
Lieut.. Col. II. +. Chew, of Camden.
For the credit of the town and the good
of its mo rails it is to be regretted that our
councilmen did not take week or so to
think the matter over before granting per-
mission for the erection of the merry-go-
round in our midst There are few towns
where they have had them that will permit
them to return. The people Of Bridgeton
became so disguised with them that coun-
Gil passed an ordinance taxing them at ten
dollars day " which has forced those that
were there to GO away and those that
might contemplate coming to stay away.
We extend oursympathies to those families
in our town that are tortured with its
presence near their houses.
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Ladies and children's underwear
from the cheapest to the best.
Hosiery ofall the popular makes
and qualities for children, misses,
boys and ladies.
Our ladies' and children's shoe
department IS growing in favor all
the time. We have a good stock of
good qualities at fair prices.
Infants and childrcn's caps and
coats-much lower than yoL can
buy them elsewhere.
Rag and ingram carpets, and the
largest stock of floor oil cloths and
patterns in South Jersey. at prices
below all competition. There is no
three stocks in this vicinity Of oil
Cloths SO large and cheap as we are
showing.
Stoneware-every size in pots and
jars, from quarts to 5 gallons. di-
rect from the pottery at Akron, @.
Also porcelain lined kettles, and all
kinds Of spices for catsup and pre-
serving.
Try our pure ground pepper at
nc. a pound. You don't know
how cheap we sell good groceries
if you've never traded with US.
| ID IIIrATDIIp Ir1yc {. co
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The following is the report of District
Clerk Geo. NJ. Andrews for School Dis
trict No. 26, year ending Aug. 31st, 1891:
RECEIPTS.
Balance of State funds and township
funds in hands of Col. Aug. 81, 1890, Sff 20
Balance of District tax for other pur-
poses in hands of Col. Aug. 81, 1890, l24 73
Apportionment from state Appro-
priation of SI00,G00, PA %
Apportionment from st. school Tax, 3,Oi7 p
Apportionment from surplus Rev, ia 81
Amount of Dist. tax voted for build
ing Aug 81, 1891, $50 %
Total receipts, si.2e2 ~
EXPENDITURES.
Amt expended for teachers wages, $3.50 90
AmGaaa sH1s1des foa iSedsn,a fSe tSs ii
Amount expended for building and
repairing school house, Ac4 50
Total expenditures, $3.50 81
Balance of State funds and township
funds due the Dist, Aug. 3l,lS9l, s58 80
Balance of District tax for other pur-
poses due the Dist, Aug 81, 1891, 1927 40
Present value OF school property, $40 600
Average number months the schools
have been kept open go days con-
stitute month";, 10
Number OF children between five and
eighteen years ofage enrolled in the
school registe during the year, S55
Number who have attended $ months,
but less than ten, Al
lumber who have attended months,
but less than eight, "A
Number who have attended months,
but less than six, 81
Number who have attended less than
four mon this, 40
Average number who have attended
school during The time it has been
kept open, l33
Number of children the school house
viii seat comfortably, $50
Number of male teachers employed,
Number oftemale teachers employed, 6
Average salary per month paid to
male teachers, SO 60
Average salary per month paid to
female teachers, sll 3s11l
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VIC. T.U. convention.

The seventh annual convention of the
Salem county W. G. T. U. will assemble in
St. Paul's NJ. i. church, Pennsgrove, on
Thursday. September 17th. Routine busi-
ness, with the report Of the county Superin.
tendents, will occupy the day. Mrs. R. X.
Garter, of Salem, will give Bible reading
at the opening of the afternoon session, and
Mrs. May P. Sparks, of Bridgeport, the
State Superintendent of Juveline Depart.
ment, will give an address.
A mass meeting will be held in the even.
ing, to be addressed by Rev. DR.. Graw, ol
Camden, and Rev. j. Y. Dobbins, D. d
of Wilmington, Del.
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A A..act.RIch.Quick' ordinance.

This is the way the Salem Sunbeam fig
ures up the amount to be secured by our
Borough on the enforcement of the railroad
crossing ordinance:
The ordinance of the Borough OF w Weodstown
imposing fine of $40 for each locomotive or
car passing the street crossings of that place,
unless either iagmen or danger signals were
put there by the Railroad Company, went in
to effect oil Tuesday. Neither the fiagmen
nor signals have been provided. Ten pas
senger and two freight trains run through the
borough daily, and since Tuesday at least 1l2
engines and cars have passed through, not
counting the freight cars. This makes $2,240
that the railroad company owes the borough
for fines, and it will be welcome addition to
the Treasury when it is received.
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NOTICE Is hereby given thai Amos ;. Buz-
bv, of the township oIBpper Pittsgroye.
IN The county of Sssltssl ard State of New Jer-
sey. hath this day Ias6e an assignment TO the
subscribers OF Lissastate for the equal benefit
OF his creditors. and thai the said creditors
must exhibit their respective claims under
oath or affirmation within the term of three
r9Oiiths ENOCH 5. FOGG,
CHARLES II. HICKMAN,
Dated July s, Is9l.-7-t0 Assignees-
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Tuesday morning found the writer loiter-
ing at the foot of Vine street, Philadelphia,
viewing the stacks of farm produce now in
season and pricing the same. Nice look
ing peaches were worth 40 cents, white po-
tatoes so, sweets As. seckel pears 40, citrons
90, peppers 25 and 40 cents a basket, fine
Blush apples 80, onions so, grapes 60, egg
plants Is and 25. large cabbages $3.50 per
hundred, best melons 800.
PANTsINBooTS.
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Large audiences assemble at the Saliva
tion barr acks every night. The new
officers aided by many of the good people
in Camden, feel much encouraged
and there is every reason for believing that
the Salvation Army will be able to hold
is fort against any attack from the enemy.
All unruly persons are fred out of the hall
and police man is always within call.
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ChNrcu EOfeS.

Rev. Socrates Townsend, of Palmyra, and
formerly pastor of Sharptown, will preach
in the Woodstown NJ. E. church next Sun
day morning and evening.
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Onice hours, $50 A. NJ. to S.30P.M.
MAILS CLosE-For all points below Wood
bury, $50 A.. M; for Philadelphia and points
beyond, TAO A. NJ, l2,17, 409 P. M; for Salem,
g. ID A. NJ. and 500 P. M; for Sharptown, $50 A.
M and $50 p II.
MAILS ARRIVE. 40, 9.29 A. M, 5.29 p. M; from
SALEM 1871, 4.29 p. M; from Sharptown, 73D
A. NJ and $50 P. NJ.
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NEW RESTAURANT

rEyHE undersigned has opened a new res-
1 faufant in the building next door 10
.Menfsore- office. Main street. ana Viii
keep at all times full supply Off q. Mount ;
celebrated Ice Cream, Fruits, Cakes. Candies,
Nuts, etc. Give us a call.
SIS MRS ANNIE SHEPPARD
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CHURCHES.


FRIENDs-Services on First and Fifth days at
1870 A. NJ. Monthly meeting first Tuesday
after lust Monday i'll the month, First-day
school meets ut 900 o'clock every First-day
morning.
Services at 1890 A. NJ. and 7.45 P. NJ PRAYER
l1eeting Wednesday at LAS p. NJ.
Sunday School at 200 P. NJ, Superintendent,
Miss Amanda Abbott
BAPrIsr-Rev. Farley ID. Root.
Services Mt 1870 A. NJ and 7.3O P. m. PRAYER
meeting Thursday at 7.3O p. NJ.
Sunday School ut 9.l5 A. M, Joseph Bradway,
superintendent.
Christian Endeavor Society meeting Tues
day evening at 7.30 o'clock.
PREsBYTERIAN-Rev. B. L. J ohnson.
Services at 1890 A. II. and 7.45 p NJ PRAYER
meeting Wednesday at 7.45 p. NJ.
Sunday School at II. .45 A. NJ. j. K. Jaquette,
superintendent
CATuoLiC--Rev. Father Tracey
Services every other Sunday at AN
LODGES AND SOCIETIES.
WooDsTowN LODGE, No. los, 1. o. q. t.
Meets every Tuesday evening in Turner's
Building.
WooDsrowN LODGE, No. 1873, f. & A. NJ
Meets Tuesday evening, on or before full
moon and two weeks thereafter, in Borton 8
,iaIl.
WoopBINE LODGE, No. 15s, L. o. F.
Meets in Turner's building every Friday
evening.
MosAosA TRIBE, No. AZ, IMP. o. II. M
Meets in Turner's Building every Monday
evening.
WooDsTowN GRANGE, No. s, P. ofH.-
Meets every Wednesday eveningfn Turner's
Building.
HARMONY COUNCIL, No. 56, O. U.AM.-
Meets every Tuesday evening in Riley's
Building.
SECOND U MON LOAN AND BUILDING AssooIA-
TIoY, meet second Saturday evening In each
month, at O'Clock, in John Holmes office.
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Iirecturn.
w EST JERSEY RAILROAD
On and after June 26, 1891.

On ana after j unt 70 1871.
Trains leave Woodstown, going north, 7.O7,
500 A. NJ, 1927 4.34, 6.07 p. M. Sundays, $50 A. NJ y,
5iI P. NJ. Arrive in Philadelphia, $50, 800 A..
NJ LAO, $50, 7.30 p NJ. Sunday, $40 A. NJ $40
e.29 A. NJ 2.4s, 5.13, 6.57 p NJ. sundays, 9.i2 A. NJ.
7.39 p. NJ.
Trains leave Philadelphia for Woodstown--
G20 $50 A. NJ, l.30, 40, $40 P. M. Sundays 30
A NJ, 6 90 P. M.
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borough Council.

The regular meeting of Borough Coun.
Gil was held on Monday evening,
Bills of Frank Foster, extra police, oo,
and Hires Conover lamp lighter, one
months salary, $4,000, were read and or
dered paid.
Clerk Dickinson was ordered to again
notify the railroad company in regard TO
placing fiaymen or signals at the crossings
in Woodstowp, and that the ordinance IN
reference to the same be complied with
by Sept. 14tb, or its enforcement would be
proceeded with.
On motion, G.. E. Thomas was granted a
license to operate -go'rouud III
Woodstown Tor three weeks, on payment
of $25.
You can make it in five minutes; that's
the beauty of Root Beer made from
Kuapp's Root Beer Il tract.
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salem county Sunday-SchOOl COnyen
ton.

The annual convention of the Salem
County Sunday-School Association will be
held in the NJ. E. Church, at Elmer, on
Wednesday, September Both. An excellent
programme is being prepared, which will
be made public as soon as completed.
There will be an address by Rev. A. H.
Sembower, of Salem; conferences on
''Home Department Work." led by Rev.
II. S. Kidd, of Quinton, and on the NEED
of teacher training fol. Sunday work,
or how to make the most of the Bible in
the Sunday-school," led by Rev. G. s..
Meseroll, OF Pennsgrove. There will be a
chalk talk or the use of the blackboard
in the Sundav-school, by Rev. c. B.
Odgen, of Dividing Creek. There will be
addresses in the evening, the names and
subjects yet to be announced. Rev. S. w.
Clark, State Secretary, will be present and
take part in the exercises and manage the
question box. There should be large
turn out Of the Sunday school workers and
all interested in the training of the young.
The hospitable people of Elmer will provide
entertainment for all who attend.