The Monitor-register., 1897-03-26

William Fox is suffering from a severe
case of lumbago.
Miss Lille H. Colson has been visiting
relatiy es in Moorestown
Nathan Stratton moved into the Lewis
property, at Jefferson, on Tuesday.
Mrs. Keturah French rode out on Mon
day, and was the guest of Mrs Anna
Borton.
Joseph Campbell visited old friends
here on Sunday, being the guest of Mr..
and Mrs. ireland,
The funeral of John Schew bel took
place On Saturday morning, interment in
the Baptist cemetery.
There was a large attendance at the
Grange on Tuesday evening, the last
literary of the season.
Miss Mary Lucas. formerly a teacher of
UnioH Academy, was the guest Of Mrs
George Smith on Saturday and Sunday.
The Pnilanthropic meeting in Friends
Westinghouse, on Thursday evening was
an occasion of much interest and pro
itable instruction.
The Christian Endeavorers will cele-
brate their fifth anniversary this Thurs
day evening. Members of the Epworth
League have been invited to participate.
The Board of Education met and or
ganized on Thursday evening. Aaron
Knight was elected President, P. Howard
Avis. Clerk; Book Committee, j.. 81.
Moupce, P. Howard Avis and E, 4
Chatham.
The entertainment on Saturday even.
ing, a drama, entitled, among the
Breakers" attracted a good audience,
and was we'll appreciated. We congratu-
late the young performers on their
success, which was the we'll mer tied
reward oflong and diligent practice.
The mild weather of the past week,
with warm sunshine and light showers,
seems to portend al early spring. The
grass has become boa utifully green, and
the birds fill the air with their glad songs.
Gardening has commenced in earnest. and
farmers are busy in their fields.
MIR. and Mrs. B. R. Black have the
heartfelt sympathy of this entire com
munity in their sad bereavement, the
death of their only child, Mrs. Mary
Brown, wife of DIR. Harry Brown, of
Nicholson, Pa. The funeral took place
from the residence of her parents, on
Monday afternoon.
The ladies of the M. E, Church made a
surprise visit to the pastor and his wife,
on Tuesday evening, March 16sh, and
presented Mrs. Jewett with a large crayon
portrait of Mr.. Jewett, handsomely
framed. The picture was copied by
Halbert Richard, and is finely executed.
More than twenty persons we're present,
when ]. II. Mounce, in a neat speech,
presented the handsome Offering to Mrs.
Jewett. Mr.. Jewett responded very
approximately and feelingly in behalf of
both.
Several of our teachers attended the
Association at Woodbury. on Saturday,
and were much edited by the very inter
esting and instructive program. The
lectures on ''Child Study" by W. W.
Deatrick, Professor of Psychology aud
Pedagogy.of the Keystone Normal School,
of Pa, was listened to with wrapt atten.
ton, and doubtless his helpful sugges
tions aud new thoughts were treasured
by many for future reference. The
lecture on Language" was also most
interesting and helpful. 1t was earnestly
eDjoined upon teachers to study are
fully and consoientiously the physical
and mental organizations of pupils
entrusted to their care.
Rev. F. L Jewett preached to a full
house. on Sunday morning. his last morn
ing sermon previous to Conference, from
the we'll chosen text, "Fesr not, little 1ook,
it is the Fathers good pleasure to give
you the kingdom" Ia the evening the
house was literally packed with the
throng who were anxious to hear the
closing sermon, which had for it's foun-
dation, the parable of the Sewer. Mr..
Jewett has had a most successful
pastorate Of three years, being greatly
esteemed and beloved by all denomi-
nations. 1t was fitting that the last
should be a union service, and was a
gratifying proof of the harmony existing
10 our community. Raw. j. ]. Davies
spoke kindly words of fraternal regard
for Mr.. Jewett, and of appreciation OF
his friendship and Christian zeal. 1t
would be truly gratifying to this entire
community il Mr.. Iewett might be per-
mitted to return to this charge.
Buy those varieties Of FRUITS, Shades
aud Ornamentals, that do best in our
| soils and seasons, 1T "Hedge7ed, OF
Clark Petit, at about rs per can't. OF the
prices asked by Tree Agents for kinds
not adapttd here. Now is the right
time to plant them.
Try a can of Hopkins Steamed Hominy
(Rulled Corn). 1t is delicious. Full ct,