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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-12-27
ARRANGE DETAILS
FOR BIG PARADE
Those Intending to Participate
Should Report to Oliver C.
Taylor by Wednesday.

The complete details for the big
New Years parade in Atlantic City
next Monday are rapidly being arrang-
ed and in order to properly be assign
ed their places in the line it is essen
tial that all organizations of this city
that intend to take part should com
municate with Oliver G. Taylor in
time for him to make a complete re-
port at a meeting which will be held
on Wednesday night. He can be reach
ed either personally, by letter or tele-
phone, at II Collins Avenue or tele-
phone 376.
There will be at least $1,000 offered
in prizes for the organizations judged
to- be prize winners and at least two
~Pleasantville organizations are going
out after prizes. This Tuesday the XII
wants Club will meet and the parade
committee appointed last week will
have a complete report to make re-
garding the participation of that or
a%gnization in the demonstration. Allie
quippa Council, Degree. of P%ocohontas,
will also take up the matter at the
meeting to be held this Tuesday night
at Red Mems Hall. On Thursday night
an association to be known as the
Kinewaugha Association is to be form
ed.
Scout Commissioner Clarence Davis
has promised that the Sea Scouts will
Shappelle will have Troop 7, Boy
Scouts, in line. Captain Ellenberg
will also have his Forest Rangers in
the parade. With all these %organiza-
lions represented, as well as many
couples and individuals who will take
part, Pleasanfville will be creditably
represented.
Ocean City will have several delega-
lions in the turnout and Egg Harbor
City and Absecon are also swinging
into line. There will be a number OF
bands in line so that taken altogether
the parade this year will be a great
| success, even though the arrangements
were started at a late hour. With
Atlantic City appropriating a sum of
money next year and the merchants
donating sums for prizes there will be
a turnout at that time which will in
sure the permanency Of the parade
each New Years Day. Atlantic City
is just now looking for winter amuse-
ment and this n feature will do
much to bring about the desired re-
suit along that line.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-12-27
Rush AT PostoGce
Great AT Christmas
Inadequate Room for Handling
Business of Holiday Season
Clerks Did Fine Work.

During the days Immediately preced-
ing Christmas the force at the local
post Office was worked to the limit to
handle the capacity business of send
ing out Christmas packages, post cards
and the regular mails as well. The
corridor was generally crowded from
the opening hour until closing time
with those who had armsful Of pack
the greatest handicaps in the local
office is the fact that the stamp and
general delivery windows are combin-
ed, with no other place to put an extra
window. Another great handicap is
the lack of floor space. Packages were
literally piled to the ceilings.
Great credit is due the local force,
however, for the very prompt service
maintained in the delivery of all
Christmas parcels and mail on time.
In order to accomplish this, practically
continuous working on the part of the
clerks was resorted to. They handled
mails late in the night and all day
Sunday for a week prior to Christmas,
in order to give the patrons the
prompt service desired. They are to
be highly commended for so compe-
4tently handling the greatest Christmas
business in the history of Pleasant
vile post Office.
The movement to have a Federal
building erected here was not started
a minute too soon, and even If the
efforts of Congressman Bacharach are
Immediately successful, the present
quarters. will be outgrown before such
a building can be completed. He has
already introduced a bill at Washing
ton, calling for an appropriation Of
$4,000 for a Federal owned post Of
flee building here.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-12-27
Baptist Service Is
Featured By Music
Miss Steiner and Mrs. Brick, of
Ventnor City, Took Part Sum
day at Local Church.

The Christmas service at the First
Baptist Church is n that will long
be remembered by the goodly congre-
cation that attended. The special mus
ic was furnished by Miss Cieela Stein
er, violinist, and Mrs. Walter Brick,
accompanies, both of Ventnor. Miss
Steiner by her playing simply capti-
waited all who listened. She expressed
the glory of music through her soul,
and she was it's wonderful interpreter.
'fThe player passes but the music still
lives on" as a subtle sweet and grac-
ious memory. The perfect combina-
ton of the violin, and the piano, was
because two masters of the art Of mu-
sic were helping one another. 1t is to
be hoped that another similar treat
will be afforded the congregation and
friends of the Baptist Church when
they come over again.
The pastor spoke On "a Voice of
Hope, in the Dark Hour of Despair"
The church was very pretti1y decorat-
ed, and the whole service was n of
gIadness, and of inspiration.
There will be a most important
meeting held in the interest of the
Kingdom of God, by the members and
friends of the congregation Of the
First Baptist Church, on Wednesday
evening, January 10. 1t is hoped that
all interested will be there, so rs to
make the New Year the greatest in
the history of the Church.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-12-27
NEWS

Mrs. Angelo Pizzikitti was the re-
cipient of a handsome diamond ring
from her husband as a Christmas pres
ent.
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond B. Stafford,
of Philadelphia, spent Christmas with
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. E. C. Stall
ford.
Mr.. j. Veltman and wife, of Mill
vile, and Miss Beatrice Veltman, of
Philadelphia. spent Christmas with
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Welt
man. of Northfield,
Miss Gladys Pettet, of West New
York, N. j., is home to spend the hol-
.idays with her parents, Rev. and Mrs,
William e. Pettet. at the Mount Pleas
ant parsonage on North Main street.
Freebooter and Mrs. Robert M. viii
lis have been entertaining over the
Christmas holidays their children, Mr..
and Mrs. Edward T.. Willis, of New
York, and Lieutenant Commander and
NhiS. Nliildll 0udiIlDeIS, VI QudlllCO,
Va.
Lieutenant Charles H. Collins, U. S.
Army. of Washington, D. c., will spend
the holiday season with his father,
Charles j. Collins, and brother, Robert
Collins, at Somers Point. Lieut.. Col
Inns recently graduated in law from
Georgetown University.
Mr.. and Mrs. John E.. Reilly, of 315
S. Main street, nnoun the engage
ment of their daughter, Katherine, to
Mr.. Edward j. Wallace. Both young
people have 4 host of friends who are
showering them with congratulations.
No date has been set for the wedding.
Alfred Camp, aged 10 years, of
Seullville, was struck Monday morn
ing by an auto driven by J. S. Steel
man, of Scullville. The accident hap
pened near his home. He sustained
injuries to his head and was taken to
the offices of DR.. Allen Corson, in
Ocean City. After his injuries had
been dressed, the child was taken
home by his mother and Steelman.
He was not badly hurt.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-12-27
BENEFIT CONCERT
FOR ORGAN FUND
Meyers Family Orchestra VIII
Give Entertainment at Salem
Church Thursday Night.

Beginning punctually at eight o.
clock on Thursday night, the Meyers
Family Orchestra will give a musical
entertainment in Salem Church for the
benefit of the pipe organ fund. A
splendid program of solos and combin-
ed instruments has been arranged as
follows:
PART 1.
Overture-Calif of Bagdad "A. Boldieu
The Orchestra
Violin Solo-Souvenir. . i. Franz DedlG
Edith e. Meyer
Piano Solo-To Spring, Op. 81, No. 6
EdUdrd Grieg
Catherine NJ. Meyer
Monarda-Romance Benz. a. ReiSman
The Orchestra
Violin Solo-Thais. 1900 MaSSenet
Herman f. Meyer
PART IL.
Selection-"Lucia di Lammermoor"
G.. D0nizetti
Inc orchestra
Piano Solo-Rondo Capricioso
MendelsS0hn
Mr.. Benjamin A. Reisman
Romance-Op. A, No. LA, Rubinstein
The Orchestra
Cello Solo-La Cinquantaine. g. Marie
Thomas S. Meyer
Christmas Fantasia. .TheO. N. Tobdni
The Orchestra
Grand Concert Piano loaned by Mrs.
|. Breunig, Mortified.
The members of the orchestra are:
Conductor, Benjamin A. Reisman;
Solo Violin, Herman F. Meyer; obi
cato Violin, Edith e. Meyer; Celia,
Thomas S. Meyer; Bass, Harry F.
Meyer; Piano, Catherine M, Meyer,
DR.. Henry F. Meyer; Corropetitor,
Mrs. Henry f. Meyer.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-12-27
CHRISTMAS WAS
ENJOYED HERE
Everybody Made Happy by Com
munity Spirit of Song and
Charity; Poor Remembered.
Gifts to the Children

Christmas was thoroughly enjoyed
who could afford it had a merry time
and those who could not otherwise af'
ford it had Christmas cheer brought
into their homes by charitable people
who remembered their fellow men as
well as themselves. Never before was
the spirit of Peace on Earth and
Good Will Toward All Men so fully
exemplified within the city and even
beyond the corporate limits of the
city. In the various churches the
Christmas services were interesting in
the extreme. Around the community
Christmas tree men, and chill
dren gathered and sang and greeted
their neighbors and friends in the
spirit of the season.
On Saturday night Probation Officer
Henry S. Scull, as master of ceremon.
les, conducted exercises at the Com
son, several Christmas songs were
sung by the populace and then the
children were given presents. Rev.
Thomas H. Hicks delivered an inyoca-
ton, and Rev. Thomas M. Simanton
delivered a ten-minute address full of
good cheer and inspiration.
There'are always about us those who
are unfortunate from one cause or an
other. No one paused this year to con-
slider the cause, but wherever a family
WIS found that was needy their wants
were bountifully supplied. Baskets of
provisions were handed to them by
people they never knew or saw before
perhaps and no questions were asked
o were any explanations demanded
in the dispensing of this sweet chart
ty. Organizations took up this line OF
work through committees and it was
well done. Too much praise cannot
be given the men and who car
ried this work through with such graf
flying success Stories could be told
that would makeeathe heart bleedz.if
circumstances that were met were re.
lated, but all was done in a spirit OF
true charity in not letting the right
hand know what the left hand did.
The Christmas of 1922 has gone down
in history and P~leasantville did its
part in work that the season inspires
in man and woman.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-12-27
Song Story Rendered
By St. Johns Choir
Beautiful Christmas Music Pleased
Capacity Audiences. S. Ex-
ercises Thursday Night.

Splendid services were held at st.
Johns M. p. Church on Sunday. The
Church was decorated with green's and
bells for the occasion. In the norm
ing the pastor, Rev. George w. Toms,
Jr., preached on the subject of 1.-THE
Christmas Song" from the song Of
the angels TO the shepherds, as given
in Luke 2.
At the evening service, the choir,
assisted by Rev. Toms as reader, rem
dered a Christmas Song Story, entitled
"Silent Night, Holy Night" A very
ap~preciatiye audience vas in attend
ance, and the choir was at its best.
There were solos by Mrs. George w.
Toms, Jr., Mrs. Christopher Casio and
Carl G. Cain, and a duet by Mrs. Wal
ter B. Risley and MI. Cain. Virgil G.
Toms was at the organ, and his play
ing added much to the effectiveness
of the program.
The first song was by the choir, hid
den from view, which was very effec-
tive, then as the organist played a
prelude of Silent Night, Holy Night"
the choir took their places, and as the
reading progressed, the various songs
were rendered in a splendid manner.
The closing piece, "Silent Night, Holy
Night" was by Mrs. Risley and Mr..
Cain, hidden, and was simply beauti-
full, and then benediction was pro
nounced by the pastor.
All present voiced their appreciation
of the Song Story, as all of ii was civ
en- in a splendid manner, the solos,
duets and chorus singing, being the
best the choir has ever rendered. The
members of the choir who took part
were: Mrs. George w. Toms, Jr, lead
er, Mrs. Walter c. Cheesenan, Mrs.
Christopher Casio, Mrs. Walter B. Ris-
ley, Miss Nina Duberson, Carl c. Cain,
Walter c. Cheeseman. Christopher
Caste, Walter B. Risley and George
W. Mathis, with Virgil C. Toms, as
organist. During part of the song
story, little Paul Quein, took the part
of a little boy kneeling for his evening
prayer, and also, at the beginning and
close, all the lights were turned off,
save a spot light, which shone upon a
large beautiful star, placed back of the
pulpit.
On Thursday night the annual
Christmas entertainment by the Sun
day School will be given, and the an
nual Christmas treat of candy given to
members Of the school. The exercises
begin at 7.30, and all members of the
Sunday School, with parents and
friends. are cordially invited to be
present.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-12-27
1928 WILL Be
BIG YEAR HERE
Municipal Improvements Will be
Made and Housing Capacity to
Be Greatly Increased.
Some Official Changes

Great as has been the improvement
of this city in past years, it is expect
ed that the year 1888 will witness even
greater improvement than that of any
preceding twelve months. Building OPP
erations just begun and those In con-
temptation early in the coming year
furnish the basis for the prediction
that 1923 will surpass all other years
in the amount of construction, both
for dwelling and business purposes.
The projectors of the new Stanley
Theatre fully intend to start opera
tons early in the Spring at the corner
of Verona avenue and Main street.
This operation alone will entirely
change the aspect of this location and
insure it as a future location for bust
ness. Not only will an amusement
place be constructed but the structure
will contain several stores and apart
ments. just across Main street there
are now being constructed five stores
and apartments. These improvements
will draw others of like character to
this location, which is the gateway to
Atlantic City, and promises to be a
business center. 1t has been rumored
for sometime that the Woolworth cor
poration has its eye on Pleasantville
and that one of the widely known five
and ten cent stores of that corporation
will be established here in the near
future.
On the site of the ball park, at New
Road and Washington avenue. there
are to be erected several buildings.
The Peerless Hosiery and Dyeing Com
pany has just started on the work of
an addition to its plant, which will en-
tail an expenditure of about $4,000.
l.. Saloman will start in a few weeks
the construction of three stores and
apartments on a portion of this tract.
| Wellington Manor and the Ingersoll
tract are being sold off and new cot
tages and bungalows are beginning to
dot these residential ectienss~soThe
ityoI Will tOiittliht W iitPiOfSs
Benjamin Fox is spending what will
amount to a million dollars during
the coming year.
These improvements will mean the
expansion of the sewer system to ac-
eommodate new dwellers. City Coun-
Gil, which, after January list, will
stand as a unit in its political COM
plexion, contemplates improvements
to streets and other progressive
moves. The new Council is made up
Of young, progressive men who believe
in keeping apace with the advancement
of the city, without unduly %burdening
the taxpayer. They have several inno-
vations in mind that will be of benefit
to the entire community. The new
grade school building on Decatur Ave
nue. will be completed early in the
Spring, and is. indeed, a commendable
addition to the public school facilities
of the city. Adequate facilities will
be provided for full time for all pupils.
With increased assessments, Council
looks forward to holding the tax rate
down and at the same time giving the
taxpayer some visible improvements
for his money.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-12-27
ANNUAL BANQUET.

The first annual banquet of the IN
tire Nous Society of the Mt. Pleasant
Church was enjoyed by members ami
friends Thursday evening, when it
took place in the church hall with a
large number in attendance. A rabbit
dinner, with all the trimmings, was
enjoyed It was served at $50 o'clock,
after which a social hour with enter
tainment and games took up the re-
mainder of the evening.
AT the conclusion of the session
members of the club planned foI
similar affair to take place every year
a short time before the Christmas
holidays.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-12-27
MODERN ORGAN
is DEDICATED
Rev. Alfred Wagg, DID,, Preach
ed Christmas Sermon at Morn
ing Service in Wesley Church.
Cantata in the Evening

Large congregations attended the
re-opening and dedicatory services at
Wesley M. e. Church Sunday. The
day was all that could be desired and
all who attended seemed well pleased
with the services. The morning ser
vice opened with an organ prelude,
"Jubilate Dec" and "Lowly Before
Thee" followed by prayer by the pas
tor and hymn by the congregation.
The choir then rendered an anthem,
GLORY to God in the Highest" The
'offeftory was "Cappriccio."
The sermon of the day was preached
by Rev. Alfred Wagg, D. D., Superin-
tendent of the Bridgeton District. He
told of his former pastorate at Salem
Church thirty-nine years ago, when his
charge embraced the whole of Pleas
antville. His text was from Pauls
first letter to the Corinthians, LIST
chapter and 9th verse, God is faithful,
by whom ye were called unto the fel'
lowship Of his Son Jesus Christ our
Lord He said hat God has ever
been faithful and there is no doubt
that he ever will be. He has kept his
word in the Old Testament and will
keep it in the New Testament. He
declared that the substance of the
whole Bible is this: God calls all to
fellowship with Him. Each individ-
ual is permitted to decide whether he
will accept or reject that fellowship.
He gave an illustration from an Incl
dent in his experience, where a father
had two sons. One proved sincere to
every trust and the other betrayed
partnership with his father but the
latter was not. The moral is that "
cry life comes to its best under the
partnership with God. His final dec
laration was 81 must know | have God
with me-" The sermon was most ear
nest and helpful and touched a respon-
sive chord in the congregation.
The new organ-was impressiyely
dedicated by the congregation standing
and repeating in unison 1--WE dedicate
this organic the worship of God and
the inspiration of all who may worship
here"
DR.. Wagg addressed the Sunday
School in the afternoon and the or.
chestra rendered pleasing music.
In the evening the choir rendered
a beautiful eantata, peace and Good
Will" The financial effort which was
made throughout the day to clear the
Indebtedness upon the church was very
successful and the plan a unique one
Following are the members of the com
mittees which supervised the improve
ments to the Church and installed the
new pipe organ:
Improvement Committee: Charles d
Thompson, chairman; Capt. John Il
Blake, John w. Kirkbride, Mrs. w. C
Sullivan, Mrs. Leslie Golf, Mrs. Claud,
Bailey, Arthur Booth.
Organ Committee: w. L. Shaw, Wi
bur Reed, John II. Weaver, DIR. J. c
Eceles, Capt. John e. Blake, Lesli'
Golf, Geo. w. Schussler.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-12-27
w. c. T. U. TO VISIT
COUNTY INSTITUTIONS.

Christmas cheer will be carried to
the Atlantic County Almshouse and
Pine Rest Sanitarium this week by
officers and members Of the Atlantic
County Women's Christian Temper
ance Union. These women have been
preparing for these visits for some
time past and have arranged to give
the shut-ins an entertainment and
Christmas treat. The visit to the
Almshouse is to be made this Wednes-
day afternoon and on Thursday after
noon Pine Rest S~anitarium will be
visited. A musical program will be
rendered at both places and each per-
son there will receive q gift from the
women, who will be headed by County
President, Mrs, Eliza Hughes, of At
lantic City; Mrs, r. j, Frendlich, a
past County President, OF Pleasantville.
and Mrs. Sadie A, Wood, County Cor
responding Secretary; OF Somers Point.
1t is better to instruct than to give
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-12-27
WESLEY CHURCH
ORGAN RECITAL
Talented Musical Artists VIII
Appear Here in Concert on
Wednesday Night.
Prof. Reinhart To PLAY

Nathan 1redell Reinhart, "the Mu-
company will appear at Wesley NJ. q.
Church this Wednesday evening in a
recital on the new pipe organ, with
solos by eminent artists, in a program
of musical selections that will be a
rare treat to all who love good music.
Beside Mr.. Reinhart, the artists who
will appear include Mrs. H. w. Hemp
hill, pianist; Mrs. Harry Westney, So
prano; Mrs. J. w. Culbert, violinist.
The concert will begin at eight O'Clock
and admission will be free; a silver
offering will be taken.
The complete program is as follows.
l.. (a) Triumphal March from Aida
Verdi
(b) I'm friendships Garden. Maitland
Mr.. Reinhart
2. Violin, Piano and Organ-Medi-
tation from That's. -. .Massdnet
Mrs. gilbert, Mrs. Hemphill,
Mr.. Reinhart
D. oupIdiiO oOlO@ Inc EdTlu ID
the Lords. ........... .Lynos
Mrs. Westney
4. (a) Good Friday Spell' (Par-
sifal) wagner
A sustained passage Of matchless
lyric beauty, depicting the spell of
Good Friday,-the sinners %repentant
tears b%estrewing the fields and mead,
all creation rejoicing to trace here the
Saviours' love.
(b) Melody" .Glacb
(c) "Snowf1akes" ........ .N0UGk
I'D Christmas in Settimo". -. Yon
Mr.. Reinhart
5. Violin, Piano and Organiser
enade" Schubert
Mrs. Culbert, Mrs. Hemphill,
MI. Reinhart
6. Soprano Solo-"Fear .Ye Not,
o Israeli ...... Back
Mrs. Westney
7. (a) Cleaning Stars. -. .Ferrafi
OBJ "Hosannahi" .~.,Wacf
(c) Two Minuets-
"Minuet dp dauphin" ........ .Kdtfo
"Minuet in G.. ,Beeth0Oen
e Mr.. Reinhart
8. Violin, Piano and organ-"Harp
of st. Cecilia. .Wiegoad
Mrs. Culbert, Mrs. HemphilI,
Mr.. Reinhart
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-12-27
ENJOYS EVERY ISSUE.

Joseph Mendel, who Is at West Palm
Beach, Florida, in renewing his sub
writes: Enclosed please find check
for subscription, and must say that
enjoy every issue, as it keeps me in
touch with my good friends and neigh
bors. Many of them will soon be down
here enjoying the balmy breezes of
the land of sun and flowers"
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-12-27
TEACHERS ENJOYING VACATION.

With the school closed until January
Sd, the out of town teachers are at
their homes enjoying the holiday va
cation with their relatives and friends,
Three days this week Superintendent
William C.$ullivan will be in Trenton
at the meetings of the State Teachers
Association This meeting has been
held in Atlantic City for several years
past, but went to Trenton this winter.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-12-27
MARRIED CHRISTMAS NIGHT.

of Mortified, and Miss Helen Drisson.
of the same place, were married at the
parsonage of Central NJ. E. Church by
Rev. William H. Libe. They will
make their home in Mortified.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-12-27
EMPLOYEES RECEIVE GOLD.

AS a Christmas present each n of
the twenty or more employees of the
Morrison Concrete Products Company
received S. gold piece in their pay
envelopes on Saturday afternoon.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-12-27
ATTENDED GOLDEN WEDDING

Mrs. w. Claude Bailey attended the
Golden Wedding Anniversary of heI
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Nathan H
Moore, at Centreville. Maryland, on
Tuesday, December 26.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-12-27

Not many candidates for public
Office this fall are studying the prob
lens of government, but a lot of them
are out shaking hands.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-12-27

The rush to the seashore resorts the
past summer may be partly caused by
the desire to see something that never
goes dry.