Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-06-18
THOROFARE.

It was on Thursday night last that til
usual business meeting Of the Epwortl
League took place, in the basement of tn
church. The President, Mr.. Edward
Shirk, was in the chair. After the de
votional exercises, reports were read, anl
acted upon, and as there was no new bust
ness an extra session of the League was
called for next Thursday night; the CHIEF
object Of which is to let the people know
that there is an Epworth League in Thoro-
fare. Other matters of interest, regarding
church affairs, are to be brought before the
people, and discussed; and there will be
refreshments, we are told, and no collec-
ton. A general turn out'' is desired.
Miss Amy Rambo has gone to visit Mr..
and Mrs. William Rockwell at Greenwood
Lake. They will camp during the sum-
mer.
Mrs. Hannah Packer, Of Bridgeton, is
spending some days with her niece, Mrs.
William Lodge, in Thorofare.
Miss Eva Hughes, Of Thorofare and Mr..
Joseph Thompson, of Paulsboro, were
married on Thursday, June IL, by the Rev.
| 1. L. Fowler The bride wore white and
looked as lovely as only brides can look.
They have the congratulations Of their
friends.
| Mr.. and Mrs. John Nolte returned from
their wedding trip last Friday, and are
receiving congratulations and good-wishes
on all sides.
Mr.. and Mrs. George H. Porch, Of Gren-
loch, are recent visitors in the home of Mr.
George W. Porch, the latter being the
father Of the former
Mr.. Augustus Truncer has fine new
grocery wagon, and is prepared to deliver
goods to his customers on short order, and
in fine style.
The funeral of Mrs. William H. Prince
was held in the M. E. Church at eleven
o'clock on Wednesday morning, June 10.
The sermon was preached by the Rev. Isaac
L. Fowler. 1t contained many words of
sympathy with, and consolation for the
bereaved, while the high and noble quail
tiles Of heart and mind which had animated
the lovely woman, now lying dead, were
| tenderly recalled to the memories of those
who had known her in life, as Miss Laura
| Wallace. She was the daughter of Benia-
min and Jane Wallace, and had been
brought from her home in Philadelphia, to
be buried from the house in which she had
been born. The interment was at Egling-
ton.
"Sleep till the end true soul and sweet,
| Sleep full Of rest from head to feet;
Sleep sweetly, tender heart in peace;
| While the stars burn, the moons increase,
| And the great ages onward roll"
Children's Day was celebrated in the
church on Sunday night, by the Sabbath
school. The Superintendent, Mr.. L. K.
Wilkins, arranged the children, as they
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placed in the body of the church without
noise or confusion of any kind, and as they
were all dressed in white, prettier sight
could not be imagined. There were the
usual preliminary exercises, and happy
little speech Of greeting from the Super
intendent; after which, the children haG
the day, or-the night, rather. "Chil
dren's Day Greeting'' was very gracefully
given, by Maggie Gibbs; and "Only :;
Baby" by Mary Platt, was exceedingly
a great many good things unda,
Children's Friend, by Laura Shute; 9Th
Garden Of Flowers, by Clara Zahn; "Jesu
keep me-" by Olive Estlack; "Our Holi
day" by Margaretta Truncer; "The Brigh
Side,o by Edna Bowers; and 81 Would,
Dy Mdrble ArmDruSbeF were all well given
'iThe Owl, and the Blue Bird, y by Herber
Rambo was unusually well done. Their
were some little groups from the infan
class, who sang sweetly, and recited pref
tily, and there was great deal of yer,
good music. The pastor, the Rev. Georg
L. johnson, gave short address whicl
seemed to give general satisfaction; an,
this was followed by sermon, preached b,
Samuel Heritage, Jr., from the text: eth
Lord loyeth cheerful giver." Judgin.
from the rattle of coin in the baskets whic
went round Immediately after, that sermon
was not without effect.
A very brilliant reception and lawn part
, was given by Mr.. and Mrs. John Eastlack
on Saturday night last, in honor of tn
twenty-frst birthday of their son, Frank T
Eastlack. About one hundred guests wer
present.