Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1903-03-19
BLACKWOOD.

The Blackwood Orchestra will give their
second annual spring concert on the even
ing of March %, in the w. G. T. U. Hall.
Many new selections will be rendered by
the orchestra, assisted by other players.
There will also be special soloists, both
vocal and instrumental. Great efforts are
being made in order to surpass any pre-
vious concert given by the orchestra.
Mrs. S. Pine is spending few days with
her daughter, Mrs Chew, of Camden.
Mrs. l. Patterson is visiting her sister,
Mrs. Frank Wrapp.
Mr.. Greenholt, of Grenloch, has moved
into the house on Pleasant street, recently
occupied by Walter Beetle and family.
A social and entertainment will be given
under the joint auspices of the following
new organizations-''The Brotherhood of
Andrew and Philip, and the "Glee Club.
An interesting program has been arranged,
consisting of speeches by guests from
Phila., and also some musical selections A
feature of the evening will be singing by
the "Glee Club The social will be held
in the lecture room of Presbyterian Church
on Friday evening, Doth, to which all are
cordially welcome. Admission 20 cents,
including ice cream and cake.
The Ladies' Country Club, which was
recently organized, will give public
euchre in the Fire House on Saturday eve
ming Of this week, the proceeds to go to-
ward fund for building hall.
A supper will be given on Thursday of
this week in Presbyterian lecture room.
A meeting of the voters of Gloucester
Township was held in the school house on
Tuesday afternoon. The following persons
were elected to fill the ensuing term of 3
years: j. Frank Brown, G. G.. Hagerman,
Collins A. Norcross, Harry Firth and Ed
ward Murphy. The question Of building a
new school house or of remodeling and
making additions to the old one was sub
mitted. The latter plan was decided upon
and G. G.. Hagerman was appointed chair
man of committee to investigate the condi-
tions of school house.
The capacity of the Sunday School room
of the M. E. Church was taxed to its ut
most on last Saturday evening on the occa-
sion Of the farewell reception given to their
beloved pastor, Rev. j. W. Lee. With the
sermon on the following evening, Rev. Lee
brought to close very successful pastor
ate extending for four years. He leaves
many monuments of his success. In addi-
ton to many new members both of the
church and congregation, the church build
ing has been beautifed both inside and out.
The church is sorry to part with Mr.. Lee,
but he will bear with him the Lest wishes
of all, and will be remembered as one of
the most successful and popular pastors of
this church.
The choir of the M. E. Church, which
has been under special training for some
time, by Mr.. Charles Yetch, organist of one
of the Phila. churches, gave its first public
rendition last Sunday evening on the occa-
sion of the farewell sermon Of Rev. Lee.
The choir acquitted itself in a most sur
prising manner and the selections were
greatly enjoyed by all.
Rev. F. r. Brace started on Monday with
company of friends to make short visit
TO Cuba. He expects to be absent about
two weeks.
Many colored men are coming into the
neighborhood from the South and hiring
with the farmers for the season.
Mr.. C. G.. Hagerman is now convalescent
after severe case of ptomaine poisoning,
caused by eating pie which had become
infected.