Gloucester County Democrat., 1905-12-28

BRIDGEPORT.

The Christmas cantata that was being
prepared for last Saturday evening, was
called off on Thursday last on account OF
the epidemic of mumps in our town, The
committee desire to return their thanks to
all who SO kindly contributed to make the
cantata a success, and only sorry that it
should be spoiled just at the last, but it is
something that could not be controlled. 1t
would have been given New Years night,
but there's moro victims sickening all the
time SO it is declared off.
Frank Parker, Of this town, a machinist
at the Repauno Chemical Works at Gibbs
town, has gone to Emporium, Pa, to repair
some machinery for the company. He left
here on Tuesday. He will probably take
in the sights at Niagara Falls before return
ing home.
Several Of our older folks are now sick
with the mumps but none are serious.
The usual family gatherings at Christmas
time were held here The weather was fine
and there was a full board everywhere, and
turkey and oysters were soon out of sight.9
John Helms and wife were guests at
Christmas with his mother at the annual
family dinner.
The Sunday school was treated last Sum
day to their usual Christmas box Of candy.
The superintendent, Lewis Kille, gave
oranges which were greatly appreciated.
Mrs. May Sparks is entertaining Mrs.
Helen Caminade, the treasurer of the w.
C. T. U. OF the State Of New JERSEY.
Mrs. Frances Leap, one of our highly es-
teemed ladies, received a whole lot Of SUR
prises on Christmas Day. 1t was her 82d
birthday and it was made a souvenir postal
card surprise by her family and many
friends, and when her morning mail was
taken in to her there were between rs and
100 postal cards, some appropriate TO the
season, Others more funny, which she highly
enjoyed. Her neighbors and friends wish
her many more happy years. The Leap
family had their Chriatmas dinner at home
with their mother, so all enjoyed the novel
feature.
Miss Matte Dilks is the guest Of Mrs.
Carrie Allen for the holidays.
Miss Mary Hager has been very sick with
mumps, but we are glad to note that she is
now oonyalescent.
Christmas trees and dollies galore this
week. All sizes of dolls, and trees trim
med with bangles and spangles, all very
pretty.
Prof. Samuel Dunk is enjoying the holi-
days with an unwelcome visitor {numps
Of course.
Mr.. and Mrs. Uron's granddaughter,
Bessie, formerly of this town, now of Cam
den. was a recent visitor with them.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles G. Holdcraft took
delight in celebrating the day by preparing
a grand turkey dinner, with all the deliea-
cies which go to making up grand feast,
and inviting their near relatives to Join
with them in Christmas festivities. After
all had enjoyed the pleasures Of the table
the guests were entertained by listening to
a good phonograph furnished by Mr.. Bert
Wilson, of Woodbury., operated by j. S.
Truitt. The songs and music, produced
from the records were so clear that one
would imagine that they were listening to
the person singing and the bands of music
playing. Certainly Mr. Wilson's instru-
ment is an Improvements oyer any that we
listened to, and if You want pleasant eve
ning's entertainments secure Mr.. Wilson Is
photograph. Those present were Mr.. and
Mrs. G. S, Holdcraft, Mrs. Rebecca Smith,
Mrs. Fannie d. Hewes, Mr.. and Mrs.
Struby, of Beverly; Mr.. and Mrs. Capt.
Truitt, Mr.. and Mrs. J. S. Truitt, Miss
Eva M. Truitt and Mr.. B. S. Hewes. After
spending social afternoon and evening
the guests departed wishing Mr. and Mrs.
Holdcraft A Happy New Year