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The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-12-08
School Decision Rendered.

There has been dispute between the
school authorities of Springfield township
and County Superintendent Stees for some
time and the matter was finally taken to
the State Board of Education for adjust
ment.
Several pupils from Springfield town
ship attended the high school in Pember-
ton borough, and the Board of Education
of the former township declined to pay
the tuition and transportation fees on the
ground that the pupils had not exhausted
the facilities in Springfield. Superinten-
dent Stees took exception to this statement
and held that Springfield was not giving
the facilities that were required by law,
and on that idea he withheld state funds
The Springfield Board does not claim to
maintain high school, but it does insist
that some of the pupils who were trans
ferred to Pemberton could have gone on
In the home schools for some time before
going to another township. They adj
mitted that there were some children who
were Justly entitled to attend at Pember-
ton, but they drew the line at others
At a meeting of the State Board OF
Education at Lakewood, on Tuesday, the
appeal of the Springfield Board was dis
missed and the action of County Super.
| intendent Stees was sustained.
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Memorial Service.

Mount Holly Lodge of Elks, like al
other lodges of that order, held 3 sacrec
session on Sunday in memory of deceased
MEMBERSHIP pay mournful tribute O.
affection to their beloved de ad. The sci
vice was held in the evening, In the Mount
Holly Opera House. The audience room
was crowded with spectators; the stage
was occupied by members of the lodge.
The service opened with ritualistic work
by the officers, a roll call of deceased
brothers, prayer by the chaplain. and the
sign of grief given by members Of the
lodge. The balance of the program con-
sisted of vocal music, an address by MUIR
dock Kendrick, of Philadelphia, an Gu
logy by Eckard P. Budd. of Mount Holly,
deputy Grand Exalted Ruler, doxologY
and benediction.
Mr.. Kendrick made an excellent address.
The holding of this service on the same
day by all lodges of Elks in existence is q
beautiful custom, and is an indication of
the reverence the order holds towards its
absent members.
He argued that societies, (other than
business organizations) cannot and do not
flourish unless founded upon the prin-
cfples of brotherlY love and the brother
hood of man-strong features of the Order
of Elks. He cited cases showing that
associations formed to honor historical
events, or to commemorate the history of
an organization that had accomplished
great achievements, or to perpetuate the
memories of great men, had disintegrated
and passed into Oblivion because not
founded upon the principles above re-
ferred to-
Mr.. Budd paid glowing tribute to the |
memories of the eight members of the
lodge who died during the year 1908
Samuel w. Shinn, John S. Rogers, w.
COLON Cook. Edward r. Vansciver, Ma
than Haines, Charles M. Sloan, Elwood
Fl. Kirkbride. Harry R. Beldin-in beau
tiful language extolling their virtues and
showing the great loss occasioned by their
death, not only to their lodge but to the
community in which they lived.
The musical part Of the programme con-
sisted of two selections by quartette and
solos by Miss MacNamara, soprano, and
Mrs. Osbourn, alto.
The quartette, composed of Louis Mac
Namara and Mary Barclay. sopranos, and
Ella Gilbert and Emma Osbourn, altos,
sang Zone Sweetly Solemn Thought" by
and s'The Lord is My Shepherd"
by Koschat. The solos were, "God be
Merciful' by Bartlett, Miss MacNamara,
and From the Depths" by Campana,
Mrs. Osbourn. The singing was all excel
ent. The solo by Mrs. Osbourn deserves
special mention for its fine rendition.
The lodge since its organization in April,
1903. has had twenty-five deaths. The
eight above named died during the past
year; II others in the order of their deaths
'ollow: Henry Wright, Charles K. Cham
1ers, John III. Antrim, Charles 81. Hughes,
Grant Davis, G. Frank Kilborn, Martin L.
daines, Howard Flanders, Samuel 8.
Wyllie, Franklin G. Woolman, Walter s.
Davis, William G. Bishop. Jacob G. Hen
Harry E. Lynn. William W. Cur
is, Samuel w. Semple and Wesley 81.
Slack.
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CHEsrNUr STREET THEATRE.

Beginning with this week the Orpheum
players will be seen in series of partic
ularly choice lays at the Chestnut street
theatre, Philadelphia especially selected
for presentation during the next three
months.
The first will be Clyde Fitch's well
known rural comedy Lovers Lane,
which had an exceptionally long run
several years ago and which was put on
last evening. This will be followed on
December 18th by John Drew's famous
comedy THE Second In Command"
December 21st, the Orpheum Company
will have the distinction of presenting for
the first time at popular prices the most
successful of all English farces, "Charley's
Aunt" This will be followed on Decem-
Der 28th by WilliamiF aversham' s romantic
comedy Brother Officers" and the New
Year will be inaugurated January 4th
with a sumptuous production of Justin
McCarthy's poetic drama "The Proud
Prince" This play is founded on Long
fellows poem Robert of Sicily" and was
presented several years ago by E. H.
Sothern. This will be its first local pro-
duction by stock company.
Lovers Lane" one of the prettiest
rural comedies ever presented on the
American stage, and, because of its sim
plicitY and domestic charms, considered
by many as Clyde Fitchs best work, will
be presented by the Orpheum Players at
the Chestnut Street Theatre, Philadel
phia. this week. Several years ago "Lov-
ers' Lane" had remarkably successful
run in New York, and when brought to
Philadelphia it proved so pleasing to the
theatre goer that it enjoyed an almost I'M
precedented stay of twelve weeks, play
ing to large crowds each performance. EIts
a Thoroughly American play, its characters
are of the sturdy New Englanders, its
scene of action country community in
Massachusetts. The play is in four acts.
two of the scenes showing sections of the
village, the other two Lovers Lane in
Autumn and Spring. There is plenty of
comedy, in fact the fun predominates,
the serious vein is never lost
sight of. William Ingersoll will be seen
in the role of the minister and 1t seems as
though the character was especially
created for him. He will be surrounded
by the full strength of the Orpheum Com
pany. Stage Director Percy Winter has
made extra effort to give the play a
and artistic setting.
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Medford.

The Episcopal Christmas festival will
be held on Wednesday evening, the Me
thodist on Thursday evening and the Bap
fist on Friday evening, December %, "a
and 25th respectively.
Pemberton Griscom has had an addition
built to his residence.
Mrs. Louisa Dudley, who purchased the
Aaron Darnell residence on North Main
street, has had the windmill removed and
town water installed.
The house on North street formerly
occupied by Mrs. Margaret Thompson was
offered for sale but was withdrawn after
the bid reached 81, 300.
B. Frank Wolff had sale of house
hold goods on Monday.
R. W. Lounsberry is threatened with
blood poisoning in his arm caused by q
chicken scratch.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edmund Braddock and
Mr.. and Mrs Harry Brick attended the
meeting of the State Grange at Atlantic
City last week.
All stores in Medford will be open on
Thursday evening, Christmas eve, until
10 o'clock.
Gunners are not meeting with extra
ordinary success in this Vicinity.
Watch Boyce's window for Christmas
suggestions
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MARRIED.

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES q, at Roebling,
by Rev. William Garrison, David Dillon, of
Camden, and Anastasia Leah, of Roebling.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES l, at Trenton
by Rev. John d. Fox, Ambrose r. Fish, Of
Palmyra, and Miss Ada Matlack, OF Trenton.
VANSCIvER-Wo rs, at
Riverside, by Rev. G. W. living, Fred Van
Sewer and Miss Cathar1ne A. WOrrell, both
of Riverside.
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Waiting for Christmas Orders.

Our Gift stock fairly bristles with activ-
ity. Newness and variety are evident In
every line
No spectacular designs which dazzle the
eye and tax the purse, but the best and
most reliable things, and at the lowest
prices.
Gloves, Collars and Cuffs,
NeckWeaKs Links and Studs,
Hosiery, SuSpenderS.
Handkerchfefs, Muh7exs,
Night Robes, Scarf Pins,
Fancy Vests, White Vests,
Umbrellas, Underwear,
ShfrkS-Fancy and White, also PajamaS.
A handsome line of SUITS and OVER
COATS to select from.
Come in and look us over. We can
please you.
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Timely Suggestions
For Gift Giving
To Men, Young Men
and Boys
Will be found in great variety in
every department of our store, at
prices that will surely convince
you of the money-saving advan-
tages of making your
CHRISTMAS PURCHASES HERE
If you contemplate giving some
one a Suit, Overcoat or Trousers,
don't fail to see our magnificent
stock of
Clothes for Men, Young Men
and Boys
/ Choose what you may at any price,
we guarantee every garment to be
precisely as represented---Or
your money back.
Sack suits for Men, S. to $50.
Sack suits for Young Men, $3.50
to SIG.
Overcoats for Men and Young
Men, So to SIS.
Suits for Boys and Children, So
to $6.
Overcoats and Refers for Boys
and Children, So to So.
Rich Christmas NeckWear
Beautiful effects in new shape four
in-hands, tecks and ascots at spec
ials prices, 25c, SOC, 75c.
Kid Gloves, all fashionable
shades
SOC to $500.
Silk Mufflers in plain and
fancy effects
SOC to $500.
Silk SDspenders in fancy boxes
25c, SOC and $1.00.
Umbrellas of Silk with box
wood and fancy handles
$1.00 to $500.
Coat Sweaters for Men and Boys
all colors, including brown, white
and grey, SOC to $500.
Handkerchiefs Just the kind you
want n
Silk, linen or cotton, sc to SOC.
Mems Underwear in great
variety
SOC to $1.50.
Full dress Shields for the
Dp-t0-date young man
$1.00 and $3.50.
Plain and Fancy Hosiery
per pair
I0c to SOC.
Pajamas and Night Shirts
light ana nedVy weight
SOC, $1.OO, $1.25.
Caps for Work and Dress
25c, SOC, $1.OO.
White and Fancy Shirts
stiff and soft bOsoms
SOC, $1.0O, $3.50.
Don't fail to see our window
display. They are interesting and
contain many suggestions for gift
giving.
Martin BayersdOrfer
CIothier, Furnishier and Halter
6O-62 Main St.. Mt Holly.
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Court.

Buy your Christmas and New Year pos
cards at Boyce's.
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The Penn Rally song by Norman W.
Harker is for sale here. L. s. BoYce,
statiOner.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1908-12-08
LOCKETs and CHAINS

Best grade Gold Filled Lockets
with the best grade Gold Filled
Chain, S3.z5 upward. Solid Gold,
$500 upward. Children's lock-
cts and chains, Solid Gold, $500
upward.
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pose OF the test is TO prove OF ulSprONe
the theory of several New York surgeons
that electrocution only stuns the victims,
who are later killed by the surgeons knife,
during the autopsy. or by the quicklime
in which the bodies of murderers are al
WAYS burned when interment is under di-
rection of the prison authorities. DR..
Scammell will take possession of the
mans body as soon as the work of the
chair has been completed. Then, with
the assistance of DR. Mackenzie, he will
apply to 1t all the methods of resuscita-
ton known to medical science. Should
these efforts fail, as it is believed theywill,
there will be convincing proof that cleo
trocution is a success. An autopsy Is ex-
pected to show if death was instantaneous
as the advocates of electrocution claim.
Teddy, the bloodhound owned by M
E. Matlack, which has been kept in the
Jail yard for long time, will no Longer
terrorize the inmates at that place of con
finement. Becoming more vicious every
day. it was deemed expedient to par
with the animal, which has been assigned
to a place in the kennel of bloodhound
kept in the Eastern penitentiary at Phil
adelphia. Two wardens from that insti
tuition came to Mount Holly and tool
Teddy away, on Thursday, and there wer
no tears shed over his departure. Severa
months ago the dogs disposition assertet
itself. and for number of hours he wa
master of the situation, during whicl
time some TRUSTEES" and other person
were compelled to seek safety in cells ant
other protected places. Its owner wa
sent for, but fear that the dog would d
him bodily harm. Mr.. Matlack was no
| permitted to enter the yard, where tn
animal would have an opportunity to al
tack him, as he had previously jumped a
the throat Ct man employed in tn
D kitchen, who had fed the dog daily an
was its regular keeper.
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Theatres.

Watch Boyce's window for Christmas
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For LADIES and GENTLEMEN
Most of our FOBS are made
with the safety attachment
which makes them free from
the danger of falling out of the
pocket or belt. $500 upward.
Others for less.
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WATERWAYS IDEA 1.-The
best on earth. A gift for any one
who writes. Strictly guaranteed
50. so upward.
The j. Harry Halt Dollar POun-
tain Psn-The best for the money.
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Gifts For Chris

THE GIFTS preferred by both doners and recipients
those for personal use or personal adonment With
them the gver places himself it were, in the con-
slant presence the recipient When considered that to
this element Of personal contact added that durability
son for world old choice of the precious metals gems
or the two combined gifts for all occasions.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1908-11-28
Mr.. Dlnkelspiel on Gas.

| Mr.. Dinkelspiel. in a Chicago paper
gives up his impression of the pleasures
and convenience of gas:
| hat learned much knowledge on der
gas subject vich hidderto | vas ignorant
abouid.
Der word Gas is descended from der
ancient lankyich of der Persians. und
IL means hot air in captivity"
Gas is divided into two classes. to
Wit: Gas dot burns and gas dot fright
ems der meter so il chumps
Both desc classes will be found in
your gas bill efery month.
Der style of gas vich burns not and
spins der meter is der most popularity
NIT der gas trust.
Who was it discofered der gas
meter" mkvired politely to der p, es-
ident of der gas trust, udderwise known
as der big flame
A skientist vas yum day looking for
perpetual motion, responded der pres-
ident, NIT faravay smile on der ouid-
sktrtings of his face
"Und he found it, yes?" l busted in.
He found der gas meter" der rresi-
dent continuationed.
Den all desc years We hat lad per
petual motion midouid knowing it," I
eggscliamed
' tli' Sdlu the president, i would
chudge from der bruises on some IF cur
bill collectors dot certain peoples sus-
pected der truth
We both laughed contemporaneous-
lessly.
Wy I inkvired. wy do you charge
such bright prices for such dark gas?"
Dare vas sigs reasons set der pres
ident, silently.
Could you specimen dem to me?" 1
pursued.
Nit pleasure" set der president,
raising his hand for silence.
Der fairst reason is dot gas is a ne
ceSslty. und der udder five reasons is
dot We need der money
Clasping my pocketbooks firmly nit
both hands. made a low bow at der
gas president and blew myself ouid.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1908-11-28
PARK CITY.

Mrs. John Mcsorley was visiting in
Park City last week with her daughter.
Mrs n. j. McGili
Miss Ruby Lynch and Dan Keenan,,
two popular young people of this city,
were married in Salt Lake City this
week. The young people arrived III
Prsk City Friday morning, where they
will make their home.
The Five Hundred Card club met at
the home Of Mrs. Victor Youngberg on
Wednesday afternoon of last week
Those present We're Mrs. Slichter. Mrs
Short, Mrs. Sutton. Mrs. Sutherland.
Mrs. Beggs. Mrs. O. w Allen. Mrs. O.
c. Lockhart. Mrs J. c. O%Hara. Mrs
s. T. Whitley. Mrs. Frank McE.waT,
and Mrs. Nesbitt. Mrs. Sutherland was
thee prize winner. The club meets in
two weeks with Mrs. Frank McEwan.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1908-11-28
Church Universal

the living would pay the dead and at
the same time avail those who sleep?
The answer is ready for the Catholic:
The mass" What better way of mark
ing respect for the dead than the offer
ing of the sublime sacrifice of the mass,
ana what of such avail for him as the
Divine Victim who is inundated on our
affairs? Instead of flowers, which with
er and die, let Catholics have masses
said for their dead relatives. This is
more Catholic, more sensible, infinitely
more effective.
Over in the Tyrol, we are told. there
is custom which might well be intro
duced here. When a man dies his
friends and relatives send cards to his
immediate family, informing them that
the senders are having so many masses
said for the repose of the soul of the de-
ceased.
1t is customary for Catholic societies
to send floral Offering at the funeral
of a member These floral pieces cost
from $40 to $50. They serve no purpose
Whatever: they are a perfunctory trib-
ute. They come by standing vote on
the minute book of the society The
committee looks after them: the bulk of
the members scarcely know that they
are there. And to what purpose are
they?
How much better novena of masses
for the repose of the soul of the de-
parted brother and friend,
We have read lately of some Catholic
societies here and there throughout the
country adopting this Catholic and sal
utary practice. 1t is an innovation so
practicable and so desirable that there
should be no delay in introducing it
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1908-11-28
The Irish Rlrd.charmer.

Wild more or less o tuneful grace,
As fits Celtic singer,
I've praised the great bird of GU,
race"
The stork the blessin'- bringer
When first to my poor roof he came,
How sweetly he was sung to!
l called him every dacint name
That | could lay my tongue to.
But, glory be! that praise from me
So pleased the simple crayture
His visits here have come to be
A sort o second nature.
I'm glad to see him now an then,
But, glory be to heaven
If here he isn't back again.
An this is number seven!
Och. though this gift O. song may be
In NANNY ways a blessin',
1t brings some popularity
That gets to be disthressn'.
Now, mind, I love this Irish bird
We couldn't live widout him
An shuTe. I'll not take back a word
| ever said about him,
But now when all these mouths to feed
Ate up our little savin's,
The birds whose visits most we. need
Are ould Elisha's ravens.
Begor'i if they were round these DAYS
An 1 could make them hear me.
Id sing them such a song o. praise
'TWould keep them always near me.
II. A DAILY.
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NOBODY KNOWS, BUT

Nobody knows of the holes to mend,
Nobody knows of the buttons lost;
Nobody knows of babes to tend,
Nobody knows what the groceries
cost:
Nobody knows of the socks to darn.
Nobody knows of the patching done:
Nobody knoWs-here We'll end this
yarn:
Nobody knows but mother.
Los Angeles Examiner.
Nobody knows of the shoes to buy.
Nobody knows of the yearly tax.
Nobody knows when the gas bills high:
Nobody gets the AK
Nobody wears his last years suit.
What, again? Well, rather;
Nobody gets the eternal boot,
No, not one, but father
Minneapolis Journal
Nobody knows of the fashion tip.
Nobody knows of the newest sheath:
Nobody knows where such things slim
When they are gone from underneath:
Nobody knows Of shoes that pinch.
And other things that twist her:
Nobody knows and that's a cinch.
Nobody knows but sister.
Indianapolis Journal
Nobody knows of the DEVILS pranks,
Nobody knows of the type he's pied,
Nobody knows of the hosts of cranks
Who kick on the dope in the pat. in
side
Nobody knows the subscribers scowIs.
Or how these awful breaks occur;
Nobody knows how the public howIs-
Nobody knows but We editor.
Las Vegas Age.
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The Mass Better Than Flowers.
(Fronl the Tablet. Brooklvnl

Fropl the Tablet. Brooklyn.)
One of the methods in vogue of hon
oring the dead at their funerals is the
presentation Of flowers, wrought into
appropriate designs These floral pieces
are expensive and sometimes meaning
less. Often they are in fantastic shapes
and express rather the art of the florist
than the respect for the dead which
they are intended to convey.
Flowers are the symbol Of the life.
the beauty and the JOY which are pass
ing. They endure in all their lovely
freshness for a day and then they With
CT away The type which is sought is
the emblem of death They are pecul-
iarly out Of place at a funeral There,
If nowhere else, there is evidence
enough already of the decay which
touches man and nature
Some, il is true. seek to conceal the
responsiveness of death by heaping the
coffin with flowers. And among the
wealthy some go so far as TO line the
sides of the open grave with beds of
flowers. But both of these succeed only
in accentuating the gloom of death and
the honor Of the grave. The open arms
Of honest Mother Earth are preferable
TO the deceit of flowers.
The Christian has learned to discount
the gloom Of death For him there is
no death. True life lies beyond the
grave. The open grave is bright and
glorious with the resurrection; it is the
vestibule to the joys of heaven. There
is no need of a lining of perishabIe
flowers. Those flowers are meant TO
hide the circumstances Of death from
those who fear to die.
Pomp cannot add to or take from
death The simpler a funeral is in its
circumstances the more solemn and
more fitting. The heaping up of flowers
is always expensive. it invites bur
den which many are unable TO bear; it
is often the expression Of mere by
pocrisy Not seldom does it happen that
those who care least for the dead are
the best able to send. costly flowers and
TO pretend a grief which they feel not.
Flowers moreover, sometimes minis
ter to the vanity of the living. Unthink-
ing relatives measure the worth Of the
deceased by the quantity and quality of
the flowers that are sent to his funeral
In reality, successful rascals often have
the most flowers TO decorate their
tombs; possibly because they need them
the most. It takes. indeed, a heap of
flowers to conceal the injustice they
have DONE But their regulations wither
with the flowers. Neither lasts long.
And. at best, what possible good can
flowers DO the dead man? His closed
eyes cannot see their beauty: his
pinched nostrils cannot perceive their
fragrance They all seem a nockery in
the face of the dread reality which they
seek 10 decorate
But is there anything TO take their
place? Is there anything which will
express the love and reverence which
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1908-11-28

IN THE DISTRICT COURT. PROBATE
division. in and for Salt Lake county
state of Utah. In the matter of the es-
tate of Edward Moore. deceased. Notice
The petition of John j. Moore praying
for the issuance to Edward McGurTin of
letters of administration in The estate Of
Edward Moore, deceased has been set for
hearing on Saturday. the 9TH day of De-
cember, A. D. 1908, at 10 o'clock a. m,
at the county courthouse. in the court
room of said court in Salt Lake City,
Salt Lake county. Utah.
Witness the clerk of said court,
with the seal thereof affixed this
(Seal) 10Th day of November. A .. 1903.
]. L. ELDREDGE. JR.. Clerk.
BY W. n. Farnsworth. Deputy Clerk.
Edward McGurrin, Attorney