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THE NASSAU POST, FREEPORT. N. Y.. FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 1118- P a y 8 MERRICK The entertainment, given by the Merrick Hook, I/atlder and Engine Company No. 2, laat Saturday even ing, did certainly go “over the top.” Deimite the absence of Thomas Mc Caffrey and William F. Pearsall, who could not appear, because of illness, the show was a complete success. The first number on the program, “One Hundred Miles or a Hundred Dollars,” elicted much applause. The star act of the evening, however, was the comedy entitled “Not On the Pro gram.” The big audience shouted it self hoarse and applauded until hands were numb. Among the entertainers of the evening who were stars in giv- Tectio appei Neilson, Jack Maute of Brooklyn and the “Jane I^ee” of Merrick, Miss Jen nie Midmer. A tableau, the last num ber on the program, was beautiful. For the success of the affair much credit is due the Ladies* Auxiliary. The arrangement committee, under o f the evening who were stars m giv ing vocal selections, although not rheduled to appear, were Miss Ella I guidance of Christian Bahsen, Cap tain of the fire company, worked un tiringly to make the affair one long to he remembered, and their efforts were certainly crowned with complete success. Mr. Bahnsen, in behalf of the committee, wishes to thank all who took part in the entertainment. The program given was as follows: “One Hundred Miles or a Hundred Dollars\—Landlord Wm. Walters; I A weary Traveler, George Walker; , Monkey, Francis Savona. “Not On the Program”— Mrs. Mur ry Whitney, Mrs. H. Heuermann; i Ophelia Johnson, her maid, Mrs. C. | L’Hommedieu; Mrs. Jones, h?r neigh bor across the hall, Miss Ella Neil son; Vincent Fielding, a dramatic in structor, Harry Leich; Erastus Brown, a plumber, Francis Savona, | ! and Officer Hogan. Robert Williams, i Tableau—Miss Liberty, Mrs. Huer- 1 man; Marine, Howard Bahnsen; Sol-, dier. Master James Spearman. Music was furnished by Prof. Mole. 1 Charles Dolcimascolo and Louis Gagliano, son o f V. Gagliano, a promi nent contractor of Manhattan, were the guestes of Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Savona for the week-end. Both had thb pleasure of being present at the entertainment and dance given by Merrick Hook. Ladder and Engine Company No. 2, last Saturday even ing and greatly enjoyed the event. A regular meeting of the Ladies' Auxiliary of Merrick Hook, I,adder and Engine Company No. 2 was held on Thursdny at the residence of Mrs. Midmer, Merrick. The Parish Aid Society of St. John’s Lutheran Church held a regu lar meeting at the church at 2 o'clock on Wednesday afternoon. The local Liberty Loan Committee held a naeV-tinc at the office of W. C. Menham on Thursday evening. A rousing rally was given Wednesday evening in Merrick Fire Hall No. 1 under the auspices of the committee to start the drive for selling' bonds. Mr. and Mrs. Emil Greinert have returned to their Rummef residence here after spending the Winter in Manhattan. ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH Pastor, Rev. William Steinbicker. Bible School at 9.30 a.m. Divine worship at 10.4f> a m. The Catechu mens meet Tuesdays at 3.30 and Sun day mornings with the School. A number of pleasant surprises greeted the congregation at last Sun day morning’s service. Mrs. Chris tian Bahnsen nresented a communion set, and Mrs. Rosa Carson gave altar covers in memory of her parents and sister. SCHOOL NOTES Exercises appropriate to Arbor Day will be held Friday afternoon. April 19th. The services of the present corps of teachers has been secured for an other year. BELLMORE The Liberty Loan campaign started with a big showing on Tuesday night. Before a parade and rally, the sub scriptions had reached an amount which was pleasing to those in charge. Tnesday evening the Committee in charge of the campaign held a parade and mass meeting to awaken the pa triotism of Seafor-1, Wantagh, Smith- ville South and Bellmore residenta About thirty automobiles, headed by M. Karp's truck, which carried a band, journeyed to Seaford and Wantagh, where the cars were filled with peo ple who were brought to Bellmore. After Returning to Bellmore the cam paigners went to Smibhville South, where the cars were again filled and the occupants brought to Bellmore After the Smithville South people had alighted at Bellmore, the automobiles, accompanied by the Boy Scouts of Bellmore and Merrick, the firemen of Seaford. Wantagh. Smithville South and Bellmore, and various other or ganizations, paraded the main streets of Bellmore, ending in front of the Bellmore Theatre, in which a mass meeting was held. During the parade sky-rockets and roman candles were shot off. As the parade was coming down Bedford avenue al llhe church hells, the fire alarm, am} the school ; bell started to ring simultaneously, ! making a thrilling appeal to the peo ple. After the parade, a crowd of over fiOO people h°ard several good speakers give their views in regard to the pur chase of Liberty Bonds. The meeting opened with the band playing \The i Star Snangled Banner.\ Two Cana- ; dian soldiers gave talks about life at the front and the cruelty of the Huns, and Rev. .1. J. Galvin gave an inter- < esting talk. The Bellmore Auxiliary of the American Red Cross held a meeting in Firemen's Hall on Tuesday after noon. A large crowd attended and great enthusiasm was manifested in regard to getting down to real work for the boys “Over There.” A trick in the weaving! Wc showed the Scot a way to weave his cheviots, so they could be rain- proofed. Our handsome “Scotch Mists” are thn result. m a il oiDmm rn.i.*D R o g e r s P e e t C o m p a n y B r o a d w a y B roadw a y at 13th S t . \The a t 34th S t B ro a d w a y C o rners’\ F if th Ave. at W a r r e n at4 1 a t S t N E W Y O R K C IT Y TBY O M B „TOMORROW The following pupils were perfect ir attendance during the month of March. Those marked with a star (*) were also honor pupils; Howard Bar tow*, Rinaldo Phillips*, Richard Thamm*, John Britton*, Mary Driggs*, Helen Ott*, Dorothea Goode- nough*. Lulu Meeking*, Susan Metz ger*, Jennie Midmer*, Agnes Rog ers*, Irene Marino. Donald Bowne*, George Cook, David Greaves*, Harrv T.'ech*. Pohert Miller*, Cardno May*, Wilton May*. Robert Greaves. Har old Gunzenhauser, Roger May, George Otto, Andrew Rogers*, Walter Wood*, Lillian Block*, Dorothy Bor- el. Genevieve Bore!*, Frances Jon- arch*, Theodore Wright*, Mary Bald win*, George Britton*. Eugene Ma rino. Ramona Carnenter*. Marjorie Greaves*. Marion Murray*. Virginia Verity*. Mumps still interfere with perfect attendance. A euchre held at the home of Mrs. T. J. Vallelv on Friday o f last week was successful. A large crowd attend ed and the profits amounted to over $50. Amos Baldwin and Paul Jaeger of this village are stationed at Camp Upton with the National Army. Established 1917 FIRST NATIONAL BANK Bellmore, N.Y. A bank account keeps you informed. Your check is your receipt. Your stub is your record. WeofFer you all the ac commodations safe banking permits. D r . H. V. H olcomb , President C has . M. V anderoef , Cashier Arthur Horn of the Naval Reserve- was in town last Sunday. Baseball practice started last Sun- S day with a fair number of candi- : late«. Manager Mangles has been ar- i ranging a schedule and exnects to | start the games near the end of this month. 5 ^ One Hundred Million Americans Must Enlist to Win the War Be one of the hundred million Ameri cans to help win the war. Plan to buy all the bonds you can. This is your part and no one else can do it for you. Get Into the Fight! Join the Crowd! DO IT NOW! InvesT in LIBERTY BONDS LIBERTY LOAN COMMITTEE F R E E P O R T , N. Y . C o n t r ib u t e d B y A L F R E D T . D A V I S O N On Sunday evening patriotic ser- ; vices will be held in the M. E. Church. ' Chairman William E. Bowne of the Uberty Loan Committee will give an address. There will be special solos and oth?r musical numbers. The smoker of the firemen, held in the Fire Hall on Monday evening, was well attended. The entertainers were good and those attending were afford ed much pleasure. Dr. Henry, V- Holcomb of Bellmore, 5 has commenced action for divorce against his wife, Janes E. Holcomb. He names Dr. Urban L’Africain, a young Hempstead dentist, who is also married, as co-respondent. The Hol combs were married in New Jersey on t7c'0ruary 27, 1915, and have no children. Mrs. Holcomb has a counter- suit for separation against her lAis^ band, alleging cruelty. She has been granted $25 a week and counsel fees. GeoYge M. Levy of Freeport is her counsel. =Siv Your Advertisement -IN- TH E N A S S A U P O S T EVERY WEEK Will Win Business TRY IT AND SEE SEAFORD The Ladies’ Aid Society met at the home of Mrs. Mary Raynor Thursday afternon. Having completed his studies at | the Drew Seminary, Rav. Paul Morri- ! son has returned to hlis home in } Schnectady. As he is a member of i the Troy Conference he will not re- j turn to Seaford charge. Rev. Thomas M. Zumbrunntn of , Drew Seminary, Madison, N. J., will j occupy the Methodist pulpit Sunday, I April 14th, both morning and even- I ing. The Cabinet will have charge of the I Epworth League service Sunday even ing at 7.30. A very enjoyable time was had at the Epworth League meeting last I Friday evening at the home of Miss , S. E. Vooris, i The Methodist Church has passed j | through a very successful year. Re- ’ I ports for Conference are all ready i with all obligations met. The Sun- j day School has gained througout the ’ year $34 for missions, $27 for Red j j Cross work, $6.50 for students’ fund, ! | $5 towards the Board of Sunday j Schools and $5 for Christian work in j Japan. A piano fund has been started j and it is quite likely a new piano | will be placed in the Sunday School. | John Haff, while putting the roof , I on Steiner’s house at High Hill Beach, i j fell and put his arm out of joint and . ! slivered a piece of his collar bone. | Dr. Luce and Dr. Edgett attended i Mr. Half. Henry Walters, Jr., has secured a position in Manhattan. A number of the children of this village who attend the Baldwin High School have resumed their studies again after their Easter vacations. Mrs. G. SchadTer and children have returned home after spending a few days with relatives in Brooklyn. I The services in the Episcopal Church for Sunday. Aoril 14th, are: Surdav School at 3.15 and evening service at 4.15. 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