Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1867-12-27
DELAWARE STATE JOURNAL
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cHrISTMAS SIN WI afI. GTOk.
Chrislmns day was generally observed IN
this city The day was clear and pleasant
until ncnr evening, when The rain began to
fdl hriskly, materially Interfering with the
pleasures OF lhose who had contemplated
festivities for the night. All day long our
principal streets were thronged with l'eo-
pie OF all ages intent on seeing what was
TO be seen, making purchases, and enjoying
themselves generally. The Fairs al the
City Hall and Institute were crowded, and
We presume the objects for which they
were gotten up teaped rich harvest. There
MAS AN unusually large number OF persons
Intoxicated, and as II consequence bfawls
were OF frequent occurrence, but VIC have
not heard Of any serious results.
RECEPTION OF THE PHOENIX STEAMER.
In accordance with previous announce
ment the new steamer Of the phenix Fire
Company, reached this city at ten O'Clock,
on Christmas murning. II was received nj
theAepot by the Water Witch Steam Fire
Company, and escorted 10 position In
Walnut street below Fourth, TO await the
arrival OF the companies participating in
the reception About II O'Clock, the pro-
cession was formed OH Third street, with
the right resting on French, in the follow
ing order -
/. The Chief Marshal, James Crooks,
and the Marshals of the several companies
q The Reliance, John u'Donneli, Mar
shal. This Company had IN line their hose
carriage lastefully decorated with flags and
evergreens. A number of the members had
on IheR new equipments, hat painted green
striped with gold, green bell, with the name
OF the company in white letters on red
ground, and black overcoale. Music by the
Liberty Cornct Band, OF Philadelphia.
,. The Delaware, Samuel II. Chadwick,
Marshal. This Company drew their hose
carriage. 1t was neatly trimmed with flags.
Martial music.
8. The Water Witch, William johnson,
Marshal. They had in line their handsome
hose carriage tastefully decorated with arti
fetal wteaths and flags. Music by the vii.
mlngton Cornet Band
4. The new steamer OF tho Phmnix FIRE
Company, drawn by four black horses. II is
a beautiful piece OF workmanship, and was
much admired.
8. The Building Committee of the Phe-
mix in citizens dress.
O. The Phoenix, ]. L. Hawkins, Marshal.
They had their hose carriage iu line drawn
by two white horses. Music by the Nation
al Band, of Chester
Z. The Washington, Isaac Stevenson,
Marshal. This company had in line their
handsome steamer drawn by four white
horses Music by McClurg's Cornet Band,
of Philadelphia.
III this order the procession passed over
the route fixed upon.
DIVINE SERVICES.
Divine services were held in the Episco
pal and Catholic Churches, and also at
the Union NJ. E. Church. Humanity Cir.
Gle, No. l, Brotherhood of the Union, al.
tended services at the latter church at half.
past ten O'Clock, in full regalia.
FESTIVALS.
The scholars attached 10 Trinity Chulcl
Sabbath Schools, assembled in the audience
room OF the church and after interesting ex
erciaes. the little ones were presented with
cake and sweetmeats.
At the Central Presbyterian Church a
similar festival was held on Christina,
afternoon. The Sabbath Scholars assem-
b'ed i'll the school room, where handsom,
Christmas tree had been prepared by III,
Superintendents and Teachers. The branch
+ es were completely covered with cornuco
pas OF candes. The children united il
! singing several beautiful hymns, the Rev
MIR. Shaw made few appropriate remarks
, after which the little ones were RECALLED will
cake, oranges and candies, and dismissed.
ACCIDENT
AS Tho procession of the tremen moved
on Christmas morning, boy about ter
; years Of age, fell al tho corner OF Third Vii,
French streets, and was run over by III,
Water Witch hose carriage. The vince
PASSED over bis left arm, bruisipg it in ter
rible manner, but breaking no bones