The Monitor-register., 1896-05-08
MuIlicn Hill.

Those who have vineyards are busy
spraying them.
Miss Nellie Lummis, of Camden, is the
guest of her brother.
Miss May Atkinson returned home on
Tuesday from a visit to Clayton.
Miss Laura Mullica has been spending
a week with friends at Millville.
The rain on Sunday was just what was
needed for grass and early vegetables.
School examinations are over and
pupils and teachers feel relieved from
anxiety.
The iron fence around the new resi-
dence of Howard Avis is al additional
attraction.
Miss Jennie Reece has beer spending
some time with friends at Butterton,
Maryland.
The neat veranda iu front of Edward
Ireland's residence is a very great
improvement.
The freshly sodded terrace in front of
the Mounce residence is an to
that fine location.
Mrs. William Brittin aud Mrs. Charles
Hall were guests of relatives here on
Thursday and Friday.
The Christian Eudeavorers held a pray
er meeting at the home of Mrs. William
Dolan, Jefferson, on Friday evening.
The first day of May was SO cold as to
be a disap pointment to those who had
arranged for an old time May-day in the
woods.
Nathan Lloyd shipped 81 crates of
asparagus to Philadelphia markets on
Monday. and a number of crates eaoh
day since.
George Benninger, William Fox. Joseph
Iredell and others attended the Prohibi.
ton rally at Trenton this week, as dele
gates from this place.
Twenty. four ladies from this place
attended the W. G. T. U. Convention,
at Swedesboro, on Wednesday. The
largest delegation present.
The Board of Education of Harrison
township will meet next Tuesday even
ing, 18th inst, at the residence of the
clerk at 7.30. A full attendance is desired.
George Cole lost another valuable COW
last week. The members of the Harmony
Club, deserve commendation for their
generous aid rendered in replacing the
loss.
Rev. DR.. George Watson will preach
in St. Stephens Church next Sunday
afternoon at three o'clock. There will
also be a celebration of the Holy Com
munion.
One of the most notable events of the
past week was the cele bration of the
twentieth anniversary of the Junior
Order American Mechanics, Mount
Vernon Council, which was held in the
town hall on Friday evening. In addition
to the members of the Council, the hall
was filed with an interested, respectful
audience. Revs. ]. r. Mason, J.. B..
Wilton, F. L. Jewett, and John G.
Hazelton were the speakers of the even-
ing, each expressing much enthusiasm
| and appreciation of the order. Mr.. Mason
gave its theories and object, which
| embody the Bible in the home, the flag
above the school house, Protesta nts, and
| the heart and hand for our country. Mr..
| Wilton spoke of the origin of the
organization, which dates back fifty
| years, and gave q historical sketch of its
proceedings, and of the increase of
membership. Mr.. Jewett, though not a
member, expressed the highest tribute of
| respect and appreciation for the Order,
and commended the loyalty and aid
rendered to the world in the protection
Of church, home and country. John G.
Hazelton spoke In behalf of this Council,
giving briefly, a record of its past. and
the plans and aspirations cherished for
its future. Messrs. Gooden and Lafferty
and Miss Sallie Waters, of jefferson,
furnished CHOICE selections of music for
the occasion, which contributed greatly
~ fho aufovmouf ~ all praoou+ kbo