Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-02-11


jackson II Sharp have just completed at their
Delaware Car Works" foot of 9TH street in this
city, two splendid silver palace cars, which were
sent away on Wednesday. They are built for the
Central Transportation Company and are intend
cd TO run between New York and Chicago, over
The Pennsylvania Central and the Pittsburgh,
Fort Wayne and Chicago roads
The cars are each iiIty-eight feet IN length and
. i'tt inches In width, aud are painted an elc-
gaut dark brown on the ont side and will each
accommodate ls passengers. As they stand on
the track they present 10 the outside beholder an
elegant appearance, bnl when lie enters there
breaks upon his astnnishei gaze y scene Of such
gorgeous nagniticcnce that be thinks lie bchulds
III, realization of an Oriental poets dream.
From the platform We stepped uto u circular
gcstibulc with beautifully archrd dome Of gisten-
ening white ash inlnd with black walnut. From
the centre OF the dome hangs u splendid silver
lamp while In the centre of the round vpstlbule
stands sllvern water cooler. 1t Is most fitting
entrance to the palatial splendors beyond
Catering the main saloon we find 1t In its day
trim. II is carpetcd with the richest tapestry. at
each end are beautiful and luxurious sofas which
like the seats are all covered with rich French
moquet ON the velvet surface of which the in
gcninus mechanism of the loom has wrought fl
CURES of rare beauty. All the entire wood work
il of beautiful walnut, rose wood and other woods
while all the metal.c parts of The cars, such as
the rods for tic curtains, the posts supporting
the roof the window instenngs, re, are heavily
plated with silver. Between the seats is room for
a narrow walnut table, and by sliding up n mar
row mirror between the windows the occupants
find lamp to light each apartment. The centre
of the has large silver three light CHANDELIER,
while at each end are large single lamps. In each
car are two state rooms furnished Ike the rest OF
the car and only different in this that they are
private all the time as the other apartments are
made by the heavy curtains at night. The cars
are heated by hot air tncs carrying the heat from
stoves 10 the vestibules which may he regulated by
the passengers. The ventilation is perfect and the
luxurious and splendid. They are worta about
s15,cOO each. Jackson Il Sharp arc building five
others for the same company. These cars will
add TO the well earned renown OF Wilmington
mechanics.
Milford.
MILFORD, February 9Th, 1s69.-Thc Good Tenn
plars of Cedar Neck Lodge, No. 40, celebrated
their first anniversary on last Thursday evening,
the 18th instant. The lodge met at seven o'clock.
Quite large number were present., aud many of
them from Milford Lodge. The Worthy Chief
stated that they had met to celebrate their first
anniversary, and expressed hi pleasure at seeing
so many present. At the close Of his remarks
the refreshments, which had been provided in
bounteous profusion, were passed around, and
fer awhile all gave themselves up to fesivty,
after which the meeting was addressed by George
A. Moore, Of Milford. At the close OF Mr.. Moore s
remarks Mark G. Lohand, Jr of Milford Lodge,
n lad about fifteen years old, addressed the Ineet-
hI IN very auic niuhucr.
The next speaker was Henry B: Spencer, of
Cedar Neck Lodge. He gave history of the
rise and progress of the lodge, stated that they
had Initiated eighty persons and that The mem
bcrs KAYE been faithful aud true that up To this
time Int two have been expelled from the Order.
At late hour all returned home, well pleased
with the celebration.
The following is list of officers installed in
Milford Lodge No A. l. g G.. H. for this quar-
ME Radcliffe; W. s.. James Potter; W. f s.,
Isaac White; W. T., Elwood Melvil; W. G Geo.
Hobbs; W. NJ, WIN. J. Richards W. !. g., W.
yoss; w. o. G., james 4. Hall; W. 4. s. Mark
G. Lollaud, Jr ; W. d. NJ, Neoma Truit W.
r. II. s., Mollie Argoe; W. l.. II. s Fannie Will
Deputy, jacob Y. Foulk.
members; expelled, IA mcmbers resigucd 8
clearance card granted to 3 members leaving a
membership of III.
SDmc thieves broke into the office of Mcssrs.
lloffccker Il Bro, nj their wooden mills, last
Thursday night aud carried of three pieces Of
cashmere.
Prof. G. G. Burleigh lectured in the Town Hall
on last Tuesday and Saturday nights to n very
large audience.
The protracted meeting Is still progressing in
the NJ. E. church.
The Milford Institute under the charge OF
Messrs. Gaylord and Super Is making prepare.
tons to give an exhibition In short time, bu
the exact date Is net yet determined.
The flre company has received ils apparatus
and SONS think thai the boys will soon give then
q ~ u sUass ovwS4fNIaN F&AxM