GEORGE J. WEIGNER, of East Greenville, was married to Miss EMMA BOYER, of Weissport, at the home of the bride, Sunday forenoon. The wedding ceremonies were performed by the Rev. C. W. HEFFNER, of Weissport. The wedding was private, only the immediate family of the bride being present. Mr. and Mrs. WIEGNER, returned to their home in East Greenville, Monday evening.
MARTIN HORN and FRANK FOLK, two young men of this borough, spent some time last week along the Perkiomen creek watching the ice move by the high waters. While there they caught several fish with their hands. The fish were lying in a small pool of water on the bank of the creek. They succeeded in catching an eel measuring three feet, three catfish and a black bass.
The smoke-house of H.W. GRAUL, of Green Lane, was on fire on Saturday. Through the heroic work of Mr. GRAUL, aided by his neighbors, the fire was quickly controlled and put out. The loss sustained by Mr. GRAUL is slight although some of the meat which was in it was somewhat scorched.
No foot log has as yet been placed accross the Macoby creek, at SHIPE's, near Green Lane, to take the place of the one that was swept away by the high waters several weeks ago. Sufficient time has elapsed to have a substantial bridge there, and the people have patiently borne the invonvenience. It would in all probability be a wise policy for the supervisor to see that the bridge is placed at once, so that the people obliged to use this road will not have to make a detour of a mile.
The drawing by the Patriotric Order Sons of America lodge of Gilbertsville came off on Saturday evening, and ticket No. 3921 held by HANNAH REITER, of Red Hill, won one hundred pounds of flour; ticket No. 2228, held by ALICE REIFSNYDER of Gilbertsville, won a ton of coal; and ticket No. 4068, held by ALLEN WERSTLER, of Gilbertsville, won a coal oil stove. The drawing was to be held on Washington's birthday but was postponed.
Mrs. MARIA MACK, relict of JOHN MACK of Fruitville died on Wednesday afternoon, of typhoid pneumonia, after a brief illness of ten days. She was in her 79th year of her age. Her husband preceded her in death by about 14 years. Mrs. MACK is survived by two children, John, of Fruitville and Amanda, wife of ABRAHAM DEIHL, of near Niantic. The funeral will be held on Monday at the New Goshenhoppen Church, Rev. O.F. WAAGE will conduct the services at the house and Rev. G.B. WALBERT at the church. Interment will be made on the church cemetery.
The large barn on the STEARLY estate near Neiffer, tenanted by CLAYTON REED, was struck by a bolt of lightning during Tuesday evening's storm and three cows were killed. The bolt passed down the rod, but owing to a defect in the rod its course was changed and the fluid entered the barn near the cow stable. There were five valuable cows in the barn at the time. The first two were killed, the fluid harmlessly passed over the next two, killing the fifth cow. This freak in the lightning's course is unaccountable, as there was no interesting structure to change its route. The straw in the barn was ignited, but as it was damp it burned slowly. Mr. REED fortunately discovered the fire shortly after it had started and in a short time succeeded in extinguishing the flames, thereby saving the building and the other live stock.
Miss Elizabeth D. BECHTEL, of Philadelphia, died on Saturday at the home of Mrs. WORMAN, 2210 Woodstock street, of pneumonia. She was only sick one week. Her age was 46 years, 8 months and 3 days. Miss BECHTEL was a daughter of the late Martin BECHTEL who died about two years ago. She was a member of the Methodist church. Funeral services were held at the house in Philadelphia Monday evening. The remains were brought to this borough on Tuesday morning and taken to the home of her sister, Mrs. Samuel GREGOR. Miss MOTT, her Sunday school teacher, and Mr. GORDON, the superintendent, made brief addresses, at the home of Mrs. GREGOR. There were many floral tributes from the many friends and relatives of the deceased. She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Martin BECHTEL, of this borough; two sisters, Mrs. Samuel GREGOR, of this borough, and Mrs. Abraham RUTH, of Lansdale. Interment was made in the Pennsburg Cemetery. Rev. William FOX, of Sumneytown, officiated.
Paperhanger Allen DIMMIG, of East Greenville, last week injured his hand slightly. He did not mind the injury much and attended to his duties until a few days later when the hand and arm began to swell to a great extent. While papering the dust got into the wound and it is supposed this caused the swelling, and it was feared that blood poisoning would set in. Mr. DIMMIG suffered considerable pain, but the swelling has now gone down and the wound is healing nicely.
Frank E. HILLEGASS, of Hoppenville, was on Saturday married to Miss Sallie S. SCHWENK, of near Red Hill. The marriage ceremonies were performed by Rev. G.B. WALBERT, of East Greenville, at the parsonage. The groom is a son of Milton HILLEGASS, of Hoppenville, and the bride a daughter of Henry SCHWENK, of near Red Hill.
Henry BAUER, of near Palm, who is know as the champion fisherman in this vicinity, has started out to beat even his present record during the coming season. His first catch was made this week, it was two large German carp. One measuring twenty-two inches and the other eighteen inches. The largest one tipped the balance at four pounds.
The regular meeting of the East Greenville Fire Company, was held on Wednesday evening. The meeting was exceptionally interesting and considerable business of importance was transacted. The meeting was called to order promptly at 7.30 o'clock by President Cornelius MILLER. After the regular business was transacted, the Ladies Home Lodge extended their thanks to the company for the use of their rooms. A motion was then made and seconded requesting the chair to appoint a committee to interview the town Council, relative to having the rooms wainscoted. The following committee was appointed: Frank GERHARD, John J. GEHMAN and J.M. KNETZ. A special meeting will be held on Tuesday evening, for the purpose of adopting the companies constitution and By laws. John HERBEIN and Harry THOMAS, were then appointed janitors, to serve the company during the month of April. The meeting was then adjourned until Tuesday evening, at 7 o'clock.
The scholars of the Red Hill schools will have a flag raising on Saturday afternoon, April 13. The Red Hill Cornet Band has been engaged to furnish the music on this occasion. During the raising of "Old Glory" the band will play the national air. Appropriate addresses will be made during the afternoon by the scholars. They will sing national hymns while the flag is being raised.
The horse of Howard BECHTEL, of near Geryville, ran away in this borough, on Saturday forenoon. Mr. BECHTEL was driving down Fourth street, when the shaft bolt fell out, causing the one end of the shaft to fall down and strike the horse on the hocks. This caused the horse to run away. Mr. BECHTEL tried to control the animal, but he could not, and in front of the Town and Country office he tried to jump off the wagon. He however was thrown forcibly to the ground, receiving several bruises on his body. The horse continued on his mad run, until he was caught at Samuel SCHULTZ's farm, about a mile away. The wagon and harness were not broken and the only damage done was the injuries which the horse received at the left hind leg, where the loose shaft struck him.
Miss Hannah MUMBAUER, of near Geryville, died on Tuesday morning, after a brief illness. Her death was due to dropsy. Miss MUMBAUER is a daughter of Peter MUMBAUER, a respected citizen, of near Geryville. The funeral will be held on Monday, at the Trinity Reformed church, near Spinnerstown. Rev. T.H. LEINBACH, will officiate.
Lovina Y., wife of Benjamin GERY, of East Greenville, died quite suddenly on Saturday morning. Her death was due to a complication of diseases, and was hastened on by heart failure. Mrs. GERY was a daughter of the late Anthony KRAUSS, of Kraussdale, and was born April 25, 1832. In 1853 she was married to Benjamin GERY, and their union was blessed with eleven children, three having preceeded her in death. Her husband and the following children survive: Nevin K.; Hannah, wife of William SOLLIDAY; John A. and Howard K., all of Philadelphia; Clement U.; Clara Lovinia, wife of John L. DIMMIG; Charles K. and Ella, wife of Alvin KURTZ, all of East Greenville. The funeral was held on Thursday at the New Goshenhoppen church and was largely attended. Rev. G.B. WALBERT officiated.
Mrs. Reuben MELCHIOR, of Bally, has in her possession several old pieces of chinaware, that are, owing to their age of great value. One piece was brought to this country by members of the MELCHOIR family, who were among the first settlers in this vicinity. She has a sugar bowl, and waiter, which are in a perfect state of preservation and now over two-hundred and fifty years old. The sugar-bowl came from England. She has a China pitcher that was purchased at Longswamp this county, over seventy-one years ago. The exact age of the pitcher is not known, but it is supposed to be of great antiquity. Mrs. MELCHIOR, has been offered fabulous sums for these antiquated articles, but she refuses to accept them and will do so as long as possible. She is well aware of their value as rare relics, but the fact that they have been in her family for so many years, makes them of even more value to her. She takes much pleasure in showing them to her many friends. The old articles are beautiful specimens of the manufacture of chinaware two and one half centuries ago, and are rare and valuable. The leading and most reliable dealers in antiquated articles are always ready to pay large sums for old articles, where the age can be proven beyond a doubt, and it is not surprising to hear that Mrs. MELCHIOR has received offers of large sums for her exceptionally old chinaware.
Mrs. Conrad BREY, of Green Lane, has a curiosity which she proudly shows to her many callers. It is nothing more than an apple twig in full bloom. Several weeks ago one of her favorite flowers needed a support, walking out in the yard she broke off an apple twig, stuck it in the pot, fastening the flower stalk to it. She watered the flower regularly and last Sunday while her son J.R. BREY was examining the flowers he noticed the twig, which was now green with leaves, closer examination showed that there were a number of buds on it, and several apple blossoms, more care will now be bestowed on the twig, to see if the blossoms will turn in to apples. The apple blossoms give forth a delicate odor that no artificial perfume can equal. Naturally Mrs. BREY is proud of the apple twig.
All of the license applications in this county were granted by the court on Tuesday, including one to William BRAUN for the Wheel Pump Hotel, in Springfield township, near Chestnut Hill, against which there was a remonstrance.
The special election for Justice of Peace, at Green Lane was held on Tuesday at Gross' Hotel. Sixty-eight votes were cast and as seventy-eight votes in the borough are qualified, nearly the full vote was polled. More interest was taken in this election then in a general election and considerable canvassing was done to poll such a large vote. The ballot was only a small affair and contained only one name, that of E.K. KLINE, who had taken out nomination papers, C.E. BUCKLEY, the other candidate, merely had slips and those wishing to vote for him, were obliged to write his name in the space so provided. The result of the election was that E.K. KLINE, received forty votes, and C.E. BUCKLEY, twenty-eight votes. It was hoped this question would be finally settled at this special election, but certain flaws have been claimed to be found in the holding of this election and the legality of the election is now questioned and legal complications may ensue. There was some discussion as to whether the old or new election board should hold this special election. It was finally decided that the new board should have the privileges and perquisites of this election. Many voters claim this a direct violation of the law of 1874, and as a result law books and digests are in demand and extemporaneous speeches for and against certain points are heard nightly in this quiet little borough of Green Lane. It is hoped Green Lane will reap a benefit by it, for she will evidently have many "Solons".
C.L.B. LANDIS, of Bowers, dealer in all kinds of dogs, was here and purchased several fine bred animals of A.W. STAUFFER.
George KUHNS, a blacksmith of Reading, spent a few days at this place. Mr. KUHNS rented the old blacksmith shop of James MELCHIOR, on the road leading from here to Barto, where he will take possession in the near future.
D.W. KLINE contractor and builder of Kutztown was here on business.
Edwin GROH of Telford, was here visiting his father who is very ill.
John BROGLEY of Philadelphia, spent a week with his father, of this place.
A.W. STAUFFER had a number of visitors from Allentown, on Sunday.
The remains of Tillie SCHWOYER, of Allentown, daughter of Joseph SCHWOYER, were interred at the Catholic cemetery on Thursday. Dinner was served at the Bally House.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank GOTTSHALK of this place, were enjoying the music one evening this week rendered them by the Dutch band of this village.
Henry FREY spent Sunday with his parents at Shultzville.
Mr. and Mrs. Isaac RAHN spent Sunday afternoon with J.U. HENDRICKS at Schwenksville.
The milk team belonging to Frank DOBLER, ran away for him on Saturday upsetting the wagon. He escaped injuries and little damage was done to the team.
Charles TRUMBAUER of Lansdale, was seen in town on Sunday.
John BECKER the fur dealer shipped a lot of furs to Philadelphia on Tuesday.
O.H. BEITEMAN spent a few days at Breinigsville.
Miss Lizzie YERGER returned to Philadelphia.
Miss Kate FAUST and Eva RAHN spent Sunday at Norristown.
Rev. Elmer LEINBACH, of Kutztown, preached an interesting sermon to a full house, in the Trinity Reformed church on Sunday forenoon.
Charles HIESTAND, bought a fine horse from Graber and Co.
Frank BENNER, moved to Trumbauersville on Thursday.
John MORGAN, of New Jersey, has secured employment with O.H. ERDMAN.
Miss Emma ROEDER, spent Tuesday in Quakertown.
O.C. KEIPER, Esq., spent Monday in Bethleham.
Miss Corinna KEIPER, of the Kutztown State Normal School and Joseph SCHANTZ of Lafayette College, spent a short vacation at home with their parents.
Our public schools, will close on next Monday.
Adam EBERHART, of Philadelphia, was visiting friends and relatives in town on Saturday and Sunday.
Annie S. CRESSMAN returned to the West Chester State Normal School last Monday to resume her studies after enjoying a ten days' vacation.
Jacob B. BARTHOLOMEW left the employ of Shively, Miller and Company and is working for Lucian B. MILLER, of Red Hill.
The entertainment by the Pilgrim Quarette Concert Company in Barndt's Hall to-night for the benefit of the Sumneytown Church promises to be a success. The Company comes highly recommended and the object is a worthy one.
Elmer BREUNINGER has resigned his position with Shively, Miller and Company. He contemplates going to Philadelphia. His position will be filled by John SHADE.
Communion services will be held by the Rev. J.L. ROUSH in the Sumneytown Church on Sunday morning, April 14th. By the Rev. W.B. FOX on Sunday morning, April 21st.
On Thursday John SHEETZ, who resided in Michael GEHMAN's tenant house moved on James S. MILLER's farm. The house vacated by Mr. SHEETZ will be occupied by Mahlon BARTHOLOMEW.
Oscar HART bought a house and lot in the borough of Green Lane and will move there in the near future.
James S. MILLER intends to remodel his dwelling house known as the "Old Homestead".
Jesse S. CRESSMAN, of Barndt and Cressman made a business trip to Philadelphia on Monday and purchased a fine lot of Spring goods of the latest styles.
George BLANCK, who has been suffering with pulmonary troubles for over a year is declining.
C.B. MOLL is in Western Pennsylvania buying a carload of horses. He will return April 8th.
H.P. HELLER and family were in Pottsville visiting friends.
Warren CASE received a pair of Belgian hares.
D.G. ESCHBACH has rented a dwelling house from Abraham ESHT and will move in a few weeks.
J.V. WAITE, of Philadelphia, tuned pianos for Miss Mary HEINS, W.D. HEINS and D.G. ESCHBACH.
The pupils of the Barto school will give an entertainment at the close of term.
Abraham EHST has a Bible printed in 1701.
Mrs. Horace LYSON and son have returned from a visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D.M. HUNSICKER, at Iron Bridge.
Plasterers are at work on the new house for Henry HEYDT.
Abraham EHST is having several rooms papered in the house rented by D.G. ESCHBACH.
Mrs. Mary ESCHBACH and Miss Lydia ESCHBACH have returned from a visit to Shelly.
E.E. STAUFFER surveyed a tract of woodland for W.A. SCHALL.
Manasses CARL moved into his house at Schultzville.
Warren GEIGER has hired himself to Jacob LATSHAW at Passmore.
W.B. CLEMENS is about again after having been confined from a broken rib.
Word has been received that Warren HEINS, formerly of Eshbach, had been hurt by an iron bar striking him in the face while working in a copper smelting plant at Great Falls, Montana.
The public sale of personal property of the late Abraham HARTMAN was well attended and fair prices were realized for all articles.
Isaac S. ROEDER and H.H. SHULTZ each shipped a carload of stock from this place on Tuesday.
LeRoy HEIST, who was sick with pneumonia, has recovered again.
Miss Ida MESCHTER of this place, visited friends in Centre Square this week.
John M. MOYER, of Spinnerstown, has rented the farm of Joseph K. SCHULTZ, formerly occupied by Abraham HARTMAN, dec'd. and will take possession on Tuesday, April 2.
Samuel KRIEBEL hired himself to Samuel SCHLICHER of this place.
Miss Minnie MOLL, of Siesholtzville, is the guest of her sister Mrs. James W. BUTZ.
Miss Florence MESCHTER, of East Greenville, was the guest of Miss Ida MESCHTER on Wednesday.
Thomas GERY is sick with Lagrippe.
Miss Daisy B. GERY, of the Kutztown State Normal School, spent her vacation at home.
Nathan MOYER, of near this place, will move to Allentown on Tuesday.
Emmanuel LEVY moved to his farm near Geryville on Thursday.
Oswin C. FUNK will leave for Ohio on Monday, where he expects to spend next year.
William FROMM, of Sigmund, who is well known by every one in this section, has entered the employment of Reuben GRIM near Boyertown on Wednesday.
Morris HARTMAN, teacher of the public schools, has returned after a week's absence.
Henry MINNER, of Hereford, purchased a new plow of Stauffer Bros.
Mrs. Lena HIESTAND has fully recovered from a severe attack of lumbago.
Stauffer Bros. received a large new line of bicycles and sundries this week.
D.M. KLINE and wife spent Sunday evening with his brother John S. KLINE and family at Graters Ford.
J.D. MCKALIP's sale was well attended on Monday and he sold out all his stock.
J.B. TREISBACH will have sale of Western Pa. fresh cows and springers, two heifers and one good gray mare five years old.
Miss Emma BRAND moved out of J.H. THOMAS's house into the house vacated by A.C. STAUFFER.
The surveyors are about done grading and getting ready to build the trolley road from Collegeville to Limerick Square. The road is to be build till July 4th. Glad to see it come.
A.P. FRITZ took a business trip to Philadelphia this week.
Irwin SAYBOLD, teacher at the Church School, is on the sick list, and his school has been closed for several days.
Jonas SHAFFER's sale was well attended and good prices were realized. Mr. SHAFFER will take the hostler stand at the Weldon house.
D.D. ALTHOUSE, of Philadelphia, was in town buying horses for the Philadelphia market.
J.R. ALLEBACH, received a carload of terra cotta pipes.
Mrs. H.G. ALLEBACH and son, Jacob Frederick, have gone back to Pottstown. In a few weeks she and son expect to leave for Iowa, to visit her mother.
Hannah, daughter of Dr. H.F. SCHOLL, has been seriously ill.
Philip ROYER and wife, returned to their country home, after several months sojourn in Philadelphia. Mrs. DENGLER, also returned from Philadelphia.
A. BROWER, Nathaniel SCHOLL, Grover HOLDER, attended the Elocution Prize Contest, held at Perkiomen Seminary, on Friday night, March 22. All spoke highly of the selections rendered.
At the medicine show, held at Sumneytown, Miss Emma E. FORCE, was voted the prettiest girl, while the doubtful compliments of Baron MUNCHAUSEN was given to E.E. BREUNINGER and the laziest man to Charles HOOT.
All the reserve supply of cigars in Nolan's factory have been packed, by Charles FRAGE the packer, leaving the factory cleaned up for cigarmakers when they begin work again.
Rev. GOTTSHALK, the mennonite devine of Schwenksville, will hold english services in the chapel on Sunday evening.
Frank WELDNER, was in Allentown several days, visiting friends and relatives.
C.E. BUCKLEY and daughter, Mamie were in Allentown, visiting his mother.
H.H. FISHER, is shipping some rough stones to Fleetwood.
Jas. S. BOWMAN, of Sumneytown made a business trip to Topton and Allentown.
WOLF and Son, of Telford, who have the contract to erect Frank SOWER's house received a carload of lumber.
H.W. GROUL, took the special election returns to Norristown.
Willliam KELIUS, of Fruitville has been employed as assistant by W.H. FORCE, blacksmith.
Mrs. A.J. SHENKLE, was in Philadelphia, visiting her brother.
William REIPSUMA, who was severely injured while filling HANCOCK's ice house has fully recovered and is able to attend personally to his work.
Irwin STETTLER, was in Allentown, to purchase blacksmith tools and other supplies, and raw material; he has rented a blacksmith shop near STETTLER's store, and will take possession the first of next month.
Dr. H.F. SCHOLL and J.R. ALLEBACH had their pianos tuned by a representative of the SCHOEMAKER Company, Philadelphia.
Frank H. REIHMAN, is very busy at present weaving carpets for his many customers.
A.H. BROWER, is the possessor of a very fine violin.
A harpist and a violinist rendered delightful music to an appreciative audience at BROWER's hotel, Thursday evening.
W.E. DOTTS, senior member of the firm DOTTS & KEELY, tobacco dealers of Philadelphia, called on SHIVELY MILLER & Company with his samples.
A.J. SHENKLE, moved to the East Greenville bakery yesterday.
YOST and Brothers, of Green Lane, are building two large and commodious business wagons for J.W. GROFF, butcher and J.W. BREY, green grocer, two prominent business men of this town. The wagons will be closed on all sides and the driver protected from the weather by glass doors, and will be model wagons in every respect.
The sale of stocks and bonds, was well attended on Wednesday, at HILLEGASS' Hotel.
John F. SEASHOLTZ, sold a fine load of Indiana horses on Wednesday.
Dr. D.G. HERSCH, moved into his newly purchased house, on Tuesday.
Allen HILLEGAS, moved into the house vacated by Dr. HERSCH.
O.D. REITER, the coal and lumber dealer, of this town, received a car of fresh building and whitewash lime this week.
Our merchant C.G. HEIST, has sold four times as much furniture this spring as during any previous year.
George M. WELKER, the lower end merchant, instituted quite an interesting business scheme. He gives all his customers who purchase a dollars worth of goods within the next fifteen days, a chance on a rocking chair.
David TREICHLER made a business trip to Harrisburg and Shippensburg last week.
William SALLADE was tendered a surprise party last Monday evening in honor of his birthday.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Andrew KRIEBEL, a son.
Emanuel LEVY moved to Geryville last week. He lived at this place for sixteen years.
Webster SCHULTZ and Fred HUBER attended the elocutionary contest at Perkiomen Seminary, last Friday.
Elsworth ROTH of Philadelphia, was in town on Sunday.
Walter JOHNSON and Adam MCLEAN purchased new wagons last week.
Calvin FREED was at home with his parents on Sunday.
John FREED purchased a new milk buggy from Frank ALTHOUSE of Pennsburg, on Saturday.
Don't forget the ice cream party by J.B. KLINE tonight.
Miss Rebecca KULP, after a weeks stay at home, will again return to Jeffersonville.
Rev. J.J. KLINE's catechetical class, will not meet next Saturday, on account of the death of his father.
Wash LEIDY, was sick with grip last week.
Mrs. Frank BRUNST, is improving as is also Jonas HEIFF.
Jacob DECKER, moved last Tuesday into Mathew WALT's house.
Mr. and Mrs. PENDER, of Skippack, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Irwin ZOLLER, on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. David HUNSBERGER, visited Mr. and Mrs. Thomas SMITH, on Sunday.
The closing days of the winter term are memorable ones for the students and patrons of Perkiomen Seminary. Off all the many important events of the year probably none surpasses in interest the Annual Prize Contest in Elocution and Oratory. The Preliminary contest was held on Monday, March 18th, on which occasion twenty young men and women competed for positions in the final contest. The final contest was held on the 22d of March, the last Friday of the term, and never before was it more thoroughly a success. From the moment Miss Anna REIFF and Miss Elva SCHULTZ opened the evening's programme with Lustspiel until Dr. HEYSHAM awarded the prizes, interest never for one second flagged. For two hours the house, where standing room was at a premium, was entertained and delighted with music, recitations and orations. One of the features of the evening was the rendition of a number of beautiful selections by the Seminary choir. The different parts rendered during the evening reflected great credit upon the heads of the different departments and were vigorously applauded by the large audience. It was pleasing to note the great interest taken in this contest by the students of the institution and all seemed highly pleased with the general result. Miss Sadie MCLEAN, of Hoppenville, was the first of the ten contestants on the programme. She recited "The White Angel of Conemaugh," interpreting it with spirit and speaking with ease and clearness. William H. ANDERS, of Kulpsville, then delivered an oration, "America's Destiny in the Philippines." Mr. ANDERs was at home on the platform and was highly appreciated by the audience. Miss Jennie PAULEY, of Philadelphia, in her recitation entitled "Jamie," touched a sympathetic chord in the heart of everyone by her natural impersonation of the ever loving mother. At this point a vocal duet, "I Feel Thy Angel Spirit," was rendered by Mrs. C.B. WEIRICH and Mr. DETWEILER. Then Wallace M. KEELY, of East Greenville, pronounced the oration, "Knights of Labor," which was delivered with fire and clear enunciation. Miss Lottie BURGESS, of Harwichport, Mass., with "King Robert of Sicily," made a most favorable impression upon all. She recited with excellent interpretation a long and difficult selection and richly deserved the honor bestowed upon her. The audience was next carried off to that old country store where "Old Seth Peter's Report of Daniel Webster's Speech" was given, by H.C. DETWEILER, of Quakertown. His impersonation of the character and language of "Seth" made the chapel resound with laughter. It was a clear proof of Mr. DETWEILER's ability. Miss Bertha RENNINGER, of Perkiomenville, recited the deeply pathetic tale of "The Singing Baby." This was a difficult piece and Miss RENNINGER rendered it in a very creditable manner. Here Miss Edith Overholt MCCAIN rendered a violin solo, "The Gypsy Dance," accompanied on the piano by Prof. WEIRICH. Then Arden BARDWELL (picture), Castalia, Ohio, delivered the oration entiled "America." Mr. BARDWELL has an easy bearing on the platform which, together with his clearness of speech, his well appointed emphasis and commanding figure, ingratiates him in the hearts and minds of the audience. "Perdita," recited by Miss Irene HARTZELL (picture), of Tylersport, received just praise and reward. Miss HARTZELL recites with feeling and her movements at all times are graceful and natural. The last speaker of the evening was Harry J. GOAS, who delivered "Emmet's Nindication." The speaker was forceful and was thoroughly acquainted with his oration. The judges, Miss BUNNELL, Professor of elocution, Ursinus College; Dr. Natt M. EMORY, Professor of English, Lehigh University, and Rev. Theodore HEYSHAM, Ph. D., of Norristown, now retired. Meanwhile the audience was entertained by a number of selections by the Ladies' Chorus, by the Mandolin Club and by the Gents' Glee Club, all of which were roundly applauded and encored. The judges returned after being out a full half hour, and Dr. HEYSHAM, speaking for them, made the following award of prizes, for the young men, first prize, to Arden BARDWELL, a gold medal awarded by W.C. GRETZINGER, Registrar Bucknell University; second prize, McCarthy's History of Our Own Times, to Henry DETWILER, awarded by the Seminary; for young ladies, first prize, to Miss Irene HARTZELL, a gold medal, awarded by Miss Annie ALLEBACH, of Green Lane; second prize, Irving's Life of Washington, to Miss Lottie BURGESS, awarded by the Seminary. The awarding of the prizes gave universal satisfaction. The contest was pronounced by all present one of the most successful in the history of the Seminary, and its success reflected much credit upon the teacher of Elocution at the Seminary, Miss HARTZLER, of Harrisburg, who had entire charge of the training of the contestants.
On Friday evening, March 15th, an event occurred which will be a memorable one in the history of the Senior and Junior classes - the annual inter-class debate. On the above mentioned evening the Senior class, with B.A. SCULL as the bearer of the banner representing the Senior class colors, marched into the chapel followed by the Junior class. When they had occupied their respective seats the Senior class sang a song to the air of "The Old Oaken Bucket" as a challenge to the Juniors. Frank MULLEN, President of the Senior class, presided. After a few introduuctory words, the Secretary of the Junior class, Miss Amy SCHULTZ, read the question, "Resolved. That the Filipinos should be given their liberty at once." Shirwood KINGSBURY, of the Junior class, opened the debate for the affirmative side. He made a very strong introductory speech, throwing into it much spirit and enthusiasm. He was followed by Harry GOAS of the Senior class who presented the negative side of the question in a quiet, masterly manner, and proved his arguments by numerous quotations and references. Elam HESS, of the Junior class, closed the debate for the affirmative side. He presented his arguments in a clear, logical manner, which demonstrated his thorough comprehension of the question. Harry HIBSHMAN, the last debater, plead for the retention of the Philippines in a calm, dispassionate tone, and with well chosen language that carried conviction with it. The judges Albert KITTLEMAN, Esq., of Quakertown; Jacob HILLEGAS, Esq., of Norristown, and John KAUFMAN, Esq., of Pennsburg, in a vote of two to one, decided that the Junior debaters presented the better arguments. This announcement was immediately followed by a song from the Juniors and their yell. Great excitement prevailed in the ranks of the Juniors, while the Seniors bore their defeat with a calm, dignified air. For several minutes the walks of Perkiomen echoed and re-echoed to the class yells of Seniors, Juniors and Preps.
With the opening of the spring term will come new students, new duties, and new recreations. This last term of the year promises to be one of unusual interest. Abundant provision will be made not only for the mind but also for the body, and so at Perkiomen this spring will be found a wider range of athletics than ever before and each particular branch will be represented by a strong team. Base ball, of course, will be the prodominating sport and an especially strong team is expected. The base runners now at the Seminary will be strengthened by a number of new men. Mr. THOMAS has been elected captain pro.tem, and has alreadY put his men through some training. The diamond will be thoroughly prepared for the coming season by a good dressing and rolling, so as to remove the last vestige of a rock. An interesting schedule has been arranged which ought to put joy into the hearts of every local fan. The schedule is as follows: Muhlenberg at Pennsburg, April 20; Lehigh at Pennsburg, April 27; Susquehanna University at Pennsburg, May 2; Kutztown at Kutztown, May 4; Ursinus College at Pennsburg, May 11; Bank's Business College at Pennsburg, May 18; University of Pennsylvania, Freshmen, at Pennsburg, May 25; Lafayette at Pennsburg, May 30; Ursinus College at Collegeville, June 1. A series of three games will also be played with the local team. Track Athletics are absorbing much interest and the boys are training every day in the cross country runs. It is the purpose of the students to send a representative to the preparatory school meet held by University of Pennsylvania. It will be an honor to be the first man thus sent out by the Seminary. Tennis will also receive its due share of attention and its very probable that the five courts will have no rest when once the season opens. The golf link laid out last fall will be prepared for use at the opening of the new term and it is expected that the participants in this delightful game will be increased by faculty and students. These sports together with long walks and mountain-climbing expeditions ought to make not only students of brain, but also students of brawn.
In addition to a number of experienced and successful public school teachers with Normal school or high school diplomas or their equivalent, the following new instructors have been appointed for the Spring term: Irwin H. DELONG, A.B., Catasauqua; Blanchard A. BLACK, A.B., Alexandria; William H. HUNTER, A.B., Camden, New Jersey. Mr. DELONG is a graduate of the Keystone State Normal School, of Franklin and Marshall College, and will graduate from the Theological Seminary at Lancaster this spring. He has also studied one Summer at Chicago University, where he expects to secure his Doctor's Degree in Languages. He has had practical experience in tutoring and will teach Latin. Mr. BLACK is a graduate of the Lock Haven Normal School, Mercersburg Academy, Franklin and Marshall, and is completing one year in the Theological Seminary at Lancaster. He has had three years' successful experience in teaching and will teach pedagogy and history. Mr. HUNTER is a graduate of the Camden (N.J.) High School, of the Friends' Central of Philadelphia, and of the University of Pennsylvania. He has had successful experience as a tutor, both in Camden and Philadelphia. All the above gentlmen are most highly recommended as men of accurate scholarship and sterling Christian character, and they will undoubtedly prove a valuable addition to the teaching force of the Seminary.
A series of free lectures has been arranged for the Spring term. These lectures are intended primarily for the students, but the public is cordially invited as well and a considerable number usually avail themselves of the opportunity. Among the lecturers already announced are the following: Rev. N.B. GRUBB, of Philadelphia, an illustrated lecture on his recent trip to Europe; Col. George Nox MCCAIN, of the editorial staff of the Philadelphia Press, father of Miss Edith MCCAIN, teacher of violin and mandelin at the Seminary, "The Newspaper of the Twentieth Century;" Dr. W.W. BIRDALL, President of Swarthmore College, "The Religious Element in Education;" Dr. J.M. PHILLIPS, recent Professor of Biology in a college Los Angeles, Cal., an illustrated lecture, "The Yosemite Valley, the Big trees of California, and the Grand Canon of Colorado;" Dr. John Henry BARREWS, President of Oberlin College, Oborlin, O., "What I Saw in India;" Dr. N.C. SCHAEFFER, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Harrisburg, "Thinking and Thinkers." The Principal is also trying to make arrangements for a lecture on "Liquid Air" with numerous practical demostrations.
The Spring Term opens on Monday, April 1st, with prospects for the largest attendance in the history of the School. Not only are all the rooms in the building engaged, but three students are assigned to almost all the rooms and a considerable number of the students have to room in town. New students have already been enrolled from Philadelphia, Chester, Lancaster, Montgomery, Berks, Lehigh, Bucks, Northampton, Monroe, Schuylkill, York, Adams, Tioga and Bradford counties. The Seminary building is being overhauled and repaired and everything will be in readiness to give the new students a hearty welcome and to make them feel thoroughly at home. The Y.M.C.A. and Y.W.C.A., Young Men's and Young Women's Christian Associations have arranged for a reception to the new and old students at the opening of the term with brief addresses of welcome and suitable music for the occasion.
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