Middletown transcript., 1904-01-30

his efforts have not been in vain, and
whether the plant Is started by them or
not Mr.. RI deserves much lit for the
interest taken in an enterprise which
means 20 much to the people Of ourtown.
On the first page Of this issue will be
found the large ad. = our up-to-date
merchant Mr.. ]. B. Messick. The special
muslin sale is attracting much attention,
and the prudent housewife will not miss
this opportunity. See what he has to
say in his ad.
A North Missouri editor asked "Who
is the happiest man, the man who pos
sesses $1OO, 900 or the man who has seven
daughters ?" Another Missouri editor
promptly solved the problem in this way:
"The man with the surplus girls, Of
course. The man with the money is not
satisfied and wants more the man with
the seven daughters is satisfed-he has
enough"
The local branch Of the Woman's
Home Missionary Society Of Bethesda
NJ. E. Church held largely attended
meeting at the home of the President,
Mrs. Jesse L. Shepherd on West Main
street last Saturday evening. Mrs. N.
w. Bass, the national organizer OF the
society, who is travelling throughout the
State, was present, and gave some in
teresting facts in regard to the work.
Her remarks were instructive, and threw
new light on the work. A most enjoy
able evening was spent. Refreshments
consisting of chicken salad, biscuits,
coffee, ice cream and cake were served.
The "Musical and Measuring Tea,"
held by the ladies of the Primary De-
partment Of Bethesda M. E. Church last
Friday evening was largely attended and
great success. The ladies who had
charge of the affair discovered that the
day selected for the ''Tea" was also the
fifteenth wedding anniversary Of DIR. and
Mrs. Wyatt. and DR.. Wyatt's mother
who was visiting the parsonage would
also reach the 81 mile stone in life's
journey on the same date. When this
information was made public the ladies
decided to make the occasion memoir
able one to all Of the participants, and
their efforts were not in vain. The good
minister and his wife were presented with
a handsome cut glass dish, and Mrs. |
Wyatt, the mother, with potted Gala |
lily and another choice plant, by Mr.. w.
Reese Parder in a few well chosen words,
which were feelingly responded to by DR..
Wyatt. The Measuring Tea" proved |
most enjoyable, causing much mirth at
the expense of some, in regard to the |
pocket-book. An interesting program
was well rendered, consisting Of two
piano duets, by Misses Lena Pleasanton
and Nora Armstrong; vocal solos, by |
Misses Estella Suydam, Kathryn Van
SAINT and Bessie Denney. and select read. |
ings by Misses Kathryn VanSant and
May Kumpel. Mr.. John Armstrong
was present with his graphophone, and |
gave several selections, after which re-
freshments were served. The ladies net
ted $500, which will be u.ed for the or
gan fund Of the primary department.
Many were disappointed, as they were
unable to attend on account Of the stormy
night, and at the earnest solicitation
of many, tile social will be repeated
at the home of Mrs. J. G. Parker, on
South Broad street, on Tuesday evening
February I'd. Those who have received
invitations will consider themselves in
sited for Tuesday evening next, as no
other invitations will be sent out.