Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1912-03-21
BRIDGEPORT.

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Bridgeport Council ID. of l.. at the
home of Mrs. Ermina AIcIlvaine, on
| last Saturday evening was a great
success, a large number of members
and friends being present. Mrs. Nc
flvaine had the dining room and table
beautifully decorated with green,
shamrock and snakes and the things
usually seen on st. Patrick's Day
The committee had arranged short
entertainment for the guests Every
lone enjoyed the recitations by Mrs.
Swartz and Miss Hager and particu-
larly When Paddy Joined the Daugh-
ters of Liberty by Miss Hager. Mr.
Ryan pleased every one with his per-
Torrance on the harp and mouth or
gan, playing again and again upon re-
quest; also music by Mrs. Hager,
Mrs. Swartz, Mrs. Murray, Mrs.
Shoch and Marie Vickery The guess
Sharp, Mrs c. Murray and Mrs. NJ.
| in as prize Ice cream and cake were
served. Leaves of shamrock and a
small pipe were given as souvenirs
$50 was realized from the socks.
Pride of Bridgeport Council extend
many thanks to all who contributed
| in the socks and all who helped with
entertaining the guests.
| Pride of Bridgeport Council is ar
ranging for class initiation on Mar.
29th. Now is the opportunity to join
the most up-to-date and best lodge in
Bridgeport and State.
| Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. D. Murray
were calling on friends in Woodbury.
on Sunday last.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver West spent
Sunday in Centre Square.
! Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Robinson spent
Sunday in Clarksboro.
Mrs. Samuel Holdcraft and Miss
| Margaret Roberts, of Centre Square,
were calling on friends on Monday.
We are glad to say that Miss Roberts
is improving after her operation.
1 The freight boat Logan makes trips
Ito Chester every Thursday at l o'clock
lip. m. 90
On Saturday last, Mrs Ella Gibson
entertained eight of her lady friends
at st. Patrick's dinner and in re-
membrance of the Irish saint, the table
decorations and all the appointments
! were green.
| In the preachers appointments we
see Mr.. Provost is returned as pastor
there for another year.
Our townsman, Freebooter Usinger
| is quite sick at this writing and is in
a very precarious condition Many
friends are anxious for his recovery.
Mr. Usinger has been in i'll health
since last October, and the last few
months has gradually grown worse.
Farmers who have yet to move are
glad that the 25th of March (which is
the last possible day for farmers) is
! so near at hand. It's hoped for good
weather on that day
Mr.. James Ross moved on Tuesday
last from the Magin farm now owned
by John McGlincy to farm near
Centre Square.
The minstrel show in the hall last
Saturday evening by Philadelphia tai
ent, was well patronized. There hav-
ing occurred a death in the family of
one of their party q am told caused
them to cut out some of their best
numbers. But for a party so young
as they were, they did their parts
well. A dance followed the play
The Pythian Comedy Co. of our
, town went to Pedriektown and pre-
scented their play, the Texan in the
Town Hall on Saturday evening last
Two weeks ago our financial secre-
tary of the church under whose direc-
ton an entertainment was held in the
Town Hall, overlooked an article he
wished published in the Bridgeport
news. So I send it this week. He
! wished to publicly thank Mr. Wallace
AIcKeag for his assistance, also Mr..
Ryan, the harpist, who performed on
. two musical instruments in connec-
ton with a bell at the same time, and
/ also did some magic and expert man
ual paper work; and all others who
assisted.
From up in the county, received
a letter asking me to relieve the sus-
pense and tell them who the two
brides were to be, well Bob" | can't
till they go and get married They
are furnishing and packing goods, and
the other party is preparing to cross
the continent; will you just wait for
ia spell?
Y The shad fishermen are as busy as
gEbees, and if this warm weather lasts
Ia few days they will be out trying to
fcatch some shad.