The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-12-30
ABSECON NEWS LETTER
HAPPENINGS OF THE WEEK IN THAT THRIVING CITY cHRon.
iclEo BY OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.

ulations which, it was reported by
several of the Councilmen, obstruct
the cutters in numerous places, being
higher than the top of the sidewalk
curbing. Several months have elapsed
since the State had these sections
cleaned before, it was reported, so ac-
ton was taken requesting a repetition
of the former street cleaning efforts.
On motion of Mr.. Roger, which had
the endorsement of all the solons, the
City's financial officers were authoriz-
ed to pay to the First National Bank
of Absecon as soon as the funds are
available. which will be in a short
time, $4,000 in liquidation of the note
given earlier in the year on account
of the deficit caused by the error made
in striking Absecon's tax rate a year
ago, which failed to produce the neces-
asry estimated municipal revenue by
$4,000. The remaining half of the de-
felt will be provided for by taxation
next year.
The following bills were approved
and ordered paid: Atlantic City Elec-
trio Co., street lighting for December,
1897. 02. E. C. Bates, fire warden, $40;
First National Bank of Absecon, in
terest on notes, 1886.
Present were Councilman Craven,
Henry, Roger, Reilly and Townsend
and Clerk Johnson.
The new 1928 Council will meet at
noon New Years Day in the Council
Chamber to organize for the ensuing
year. The e member of the body
from the Second Ward is Norman
Rose, of e. Bolton avenue, who sue
ceeds George l.. Hackett, a resident
of Atlantic City for several months
past. In the First Ward, Alfred J.
Roger was elected to succeed himself.
With these exceptions the former
members hold over.
Adult Glasses of M. E. S. S.
Guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Carton.
The business meeting and combined
social of the Mems and Women's Bible
classes of the M. e. Sunday School,
held at the Shore Road residence OF
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Carton last Tues
day evening, were largely attended
and much interest was manifested
During the business session reports
were received from the fifteen shut.
ms of the community, to whom the
"Willing Workers" sent, through their
several committees last Sunday and
Christmas Day, the variety Surprise
Christmas Cheer Boxes, who express
ed deep thanks for the kind remem-
ORANGES and expressive messages.
As previously planned the Mems
Glass had charge of the program OF
entertainment. The male quartette OF
the church composed of Walter Burns,
F. G. Turner, A. l.. Hammell and J.
w. Cordery, favored with several con
cert numbers. Mr.. Burns sang several
solos, while Mr.. George Wilson, OF
Atlantic City, rendered classic instru-
mental music on the piano.
At the conclusion of the renditions,
all of which were much enjoyed, Lewis
w. Bowker, president Of the Mems
Glass, on behalf of the Sunday School
presented a %ten-dollar gold piece, as a
mark of esteem for faithful services,
to DR.. Samuel Johnson, superintendent
of the Sunday School, who accepted
the gift with words of thanks and ap-
probation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carton served delight
full refreshments, consisting of ice
cream, cakes, dates, nuts, bon bons
etc.
Present were Prof. and Mrs. e. d
Riley, Mrs. J. w. Wainwright, Mrs