Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-06-25
THOROFARE.

sMariana in the Moated Grange is al
emblem Of jollity compared with my state
of-mind to-day. Ii has been suggested
that nothing real ever happens in Thoro-
fare-that the weekly record shows us
always on dress parade entertaining, and
being entertained, and that these are not
matters of general interest. That the
world at large" does not care to know
what we do, and where we go, and what
we say, nor-who says it. But then the
world at large has, probably, never been
here at all. It has been SO engrossed with
its ware-laying, and honey-making, and
poison brewing" that it has not even lifted
its eyes to the heights where lie repose, 7
and -Thorofare. Is it counted fault in
us that we have no tornadoes, nor cyclones,
nor murders, nor thieves We have moth
ing to tempt the latter; we try to keep the
commandments and loYe our neighbours
at least we take an active interest in their
affairs; and it would be unreasonable to
ask for more. Our tastes are simple a
fresh foot-path, fresh flower, fresh de-
light. Like the stars, we shine because
we must, but we do not try to outshine
others; we are sufficient unto ourselves-in
Thorofare. 1t has been limited also, that
our daughters are not all prima-donnas,
nor our sons great orators. We are glad of
it; they will be some day, and then the
great world will claim them, and will
say: 20 Thorofare, how lovely you are,
and how lonesome - Speaking of great
orators reminds me Of sermon / heard,
not long since, in which the preacher told,
how, on one occasion, John Knore, when
wrestling in prayer with the Almighty,
had exclaimed: 30, Lord God, give me
Scotland, or give me death!n It seems
odd that years after, SO great master in
oratory, such an adept in the use of Eng
lish as Patrick Henry should have been
forced to use almost the same expression
the one so often quoted: @Give me liberty
or give me death"
The special meeting of the Epworth
League was held last Thursday night in
the basement of the church as announced.
The President, Mr.. Edward Shirk, was in
the chair, and the usual formalities Of a
regular session were adhered to. After
some desultory discussion of matters rela-
ting to League work, the pastor, the Rev.
Geo. S. johnson, took the floor, and an
ncunced that the principal object of the
meeting was to find out, as nearly as pos
sible the sentiment of the League regard
ing the building Of new church in Thoro-
fare. There was some discussion, and
some opposition, but the League finally
voted in favor of new church, and
pledged itself to raise certain sum of
money as part Of fund which shall be
used for no other purpose. Other organi-
cations Of the church are expected to take
similar action. This will insure another
gay season in the religious world. Several
new members were elected, and we wound
up with conversation and cake, tempered
with lemonade.
The Ladies' Aid held their last meeting
for the season, on last Tuesday afternoon
The President, Mrs Julia Gibbs, was in
the chair, and conducted the usual devo-
tional exercises. The usual reports were
read and acted upon. 1t was voted to
settle all unpaid bills; and the surplus in
the treasury is to be expended in furni-
ture for the parsonage. The next meeting
will be on Tuesday, September 3rd.
Miss Lydia Rambo Heritage, daughter of
Mrs Lydia A. Heritage, and the late Sam
uel H. Heritage, Of Thorofare, was married
last week to Mr.. Henry Snyder, Of Read
d. 4uC MCQQiLS was CC4COl0UCt at
the home of her sister, Mrs. Alfred Core,
in Philadelphia, at eight o'clock in the
evening, and the ceremony was performed
by the Rev. B. S. String, of Philadelphia.
The bride wore white Persian lawn. The
bridesmaid, Miss Lizzie Core, niece of the
bride, was in white also, ard both carried
white roses. Mr.. John Beck, Of Philadel-
phia, was best man. The house was beau
tifully decorated, and there were many
handsome presents. After the marriage
came an elegant reception, and supper; and
later, Mr.. and Mrs. Snyder left the house,
amid shower Of rice, and were driven to
their home in West Philadelphia. Among
the guests from many different places,
Thorofare was represented by Mr.. and Mrs.
Samuel B. Heritage.
Miss Laura Deaart attended the COM
mencement exercises of the Camden High
School last week. Her friend Miss Rena
Southland was one Of the graduates.
The Township Committee met in the
school building on Tuesday, June 10th.
ming North and South, at the corner where
stands the old stone building which was
wrecked in the explosion of last winter.
On last Saturday afternoon, June 10Th,
Mr. J. Wilmer Leonard treated his aspara-
gus cutters to liberal supply Of ice-cream
and cake in order to celebrate the end Of
the season. The last asparagus had been
cut that morning. 1t was graceful little
mark of appreciation for faithful service.
The Misses Margaret and Lizzie Hammel,
who are trained nurses in Philadelphia,
have been spending some DAYS with their
mother, Mrs. Margaret Hammel, in Thoro-
fare.
Miss Lille Stokes and Mr.. Benton
Stokes, of Germantown, Pa, have been
recent visitors in the home of Mrs. Rogers.
The Misses May and Alice Gibbs
attended the commencement exercises in
the Friends Central school, in Philadel-
phia last Friday. They accompanied Miss
Laura DeHart and Miss Kizzie Wilkins,
who have been pupils there during the
past year