Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-09-11

ers, reported that Mary NJ. Llppincott had bee
appointed first assistant 10 girls grammo
school, No. /, first grade; and also that Mis-
Mary Miller and Stanisbury Wiley had been ar
pointed teachers IN Normal school at salary q
500 each.
| He also reported that Helen Read had beef
transferred from school No. 10 be fourth assis
tant In No. 10, aud Miss Susan Schmidt thir
assistant In No. had been appointed to fill tn
vacancy.
Mr.. Nields from Committee on bucks recon
mended the introduction Grays Higher Arlth
metic, and Coates Comprehensive speaker, 70
the use Of the highar classes Ia No. school.
On motion or Mr.. baird the chairman was
authorized 10 appoint committees 10 orgaulz,
night schools, In different parts Of the city, Il
continue three or four months. ,s
On motion the committee on teAchers Wert
authorized to procure blanks for teachers month
| ly reports. -. ...
Il. N. Jenkins called for the confederation o.
the resolution offered some two months ago, IA
Introduce the study Of German and Latin into
School No. I.
On motion Of Mr.. McIntire the subject was
LAID over Two weeks and the Secretary instruc.
ted to notify all the members of the fact.
On motion of Col. Helsler the visiting COM
mttee Of No. was authorized to purchase two
book cases and an umbrella rack.
On motion If Mr.. Roberts the COMMITTEES on
/ Il,
| MIR. Smith gave notice that he would call up
at next meeting the resolution authorizing the
| Board TO take charge OF Howard school.
| Orders were directed to be drawn as follows
I. Y. ueNornandie, $3.50; jenkins Il Atkin-
son vi. 10; do. 90 as; W. J. Morrow, $54.5S for
medals, e. l.. Brown, $500; e. R. Anterior,
500; Jas. France, $l.50; r. Morrison, Sl5 rs;
do. S5425; J. McClay, 81. 90; j. Mitchell sl34-
81; Martha Brooks, $500; ID. Farras, $500.
| The Carriage Business.-The establishment
Of Jones Guthrie & Coz, situated on the cause
way, south OF the bridge at the foot Of Market
street, Is one OF the largest In the State. The
show rooms are sufficiently commodlous to con-
\ tain about three hundred carriages. At pres
| ent, however, there are not over twenty five In
then, although some sevonty.fve hands are
constantly employed, AMI from fifteen to TWEEN
ty carriages are made every week. These con-
sist principally of York aud track wagoua, bug
gies, light barouches and fancy wagons which
sell from also TO $500 dollars, according to
style and finish. The character OF the work
turned out by the firm has given them q Ieputa-
tiou that leads TO a steady demand, and they
are kept busy while trade generally Il languish-
ing, and some manufacturers have come to q
dead halt. The establishment Is conveniently
| arr anged, the different rooms are well lighted,
thoroughly ventilated, and very comfortable
the hottest weather. A lot in the rear has
| asoibeen purchased, so that all enlargement
may be readily made whenever the Increasing
demand for their carriages is such as to greatly
exceed the number that can be turned out with
their present facilities. The efforts of the sen.
Tor parsner, Mr.. Guthrie, arc ably seconded by
the junior, Mr.. McClary, and the name Of the
firm must continue TO become more widely
known, rs the trade extends and yoar after
year adds TO It's influence and Importance.
Fu0eyal Odsegufes. funeral services of
William II. Almond on Saturday, were Of an
unusually solemn and impressive character. At
| o'clock the main audience room was well llled
with the relatives und friends ofthe deceased.
Several prominent merchants from PhIladel-
pbia, with whom the deceased was In the habit
oftraasacting business, we're present 10 add
| their testimony and show their respect to q
high toned, honest, christian man. Tho corpse
was laid in a handsome cloth-eovsrsd burial
casket with silver mountings. The class Of
/ yonng men, Of which Mr.. A. was teacher in
the Sunday School, had prepared very hand.
some wreath OF "lmmortslss with the inscrp-
| ton din Memoriam," which lay on table by
the side OF their departed teacher. After the
choir, Rev. Geo. W. Folwell, of Delaware
Avenue Baptist Church, led In prayer. DR.. Mat
! lack, the present pastor, and Rev. Jacob Todd,
| the former pastor, Of Grace church, each made
| appropriate and consoliug remarks, comm enda-
| tory Of the sterling uprightness and unassum-
| ing christian character Of the deceased After
the service, large funeral procession followed
| the remains to the Wilmington and Brandy
wine cemetery commercial.
lVn the Deid,oare Republican.
sabbath School Ceiebrdtioa.-It will be re-
menbered by those who are acquainted with
| the Head of Christiana Sabbath School what n
large and hourishing school 1t is, or rather was
| some years ago, and what fine times they had
| enjoying themselves when celebration day came
/ around. Now, last Thursday, the 9TH inst,
was the day appointed for this great annual pic
| mic. The morning was cloudy, yet there were
NO great signs of rain. A majority of The schol-
airs, and teachers also, were punctual to the time,
| to commence exercises, which was about IL
O'Clock, when they formed In line to proceed to
the church to hear very good and appropriate
address, from the Book OF Proverbs, by their
pastor Rev. L. Vallandigham, no other being
present, after which they were dismissed TO
spend they day as they chose. The first thing
they really enjoyed was their dinner; then con-
siderable time was spent by the Bible Glass, In
singing, while the little ones played. Toward
tt;ee O'Clock all began to look for enjoyment OF
some kind, when croquet became the leading
game; then the little ones were called from their
games by their teachers and provided with ice
cream. 1t was amusing TO see how soon they
forgot their games In the new found pleasure
| Cakes were then handed around in which all
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sanity to all those connected with the school,
But, notwithstanding all, numerous remarks
| were heard, such AS "hO3 dry" or "there Is
! nothing going on here" and u gentleman was
heard 10 remark, "what a great docrease In the
number OF scholars" Another, Al tell you
what, there i= changed school there from what
| 1t was year ago. And ! might say, that IL
was considered unusually tircsome by the PEG.
pie in general judging by what heard " that
effect. Now it must be discouraging for the OF
cers Of the school TO see this, il indeed they dc
see 1t. 1t is IA fact the celebration is coming Il
nothing. For years ago 1t was day for which
preparation was being made weeks before, and
| talked OF for the same time with anticipated
pleasure, but now 1t is different 1t IS seldom
spoken OF before the day, aud then the teachers
generally have 40 much business to attend t6
that they only stay short tune and than go of
some place else, or to work, as was the case THU
time, while they ought 10 be the ones 10 MAKE
the time PASS pleasantly. l have givon as cor
rect description Of how things are and wha
they are coming 10 as any other observer, ant
will withdraw for the present.
Az OBSERVER.
IL. c. Downward was, on Monday last, ap.
pointed to elerkship in the First Nations
Bank Of this city.
Humphrey & Ssndt respectfully invites III,
people TO examine their hats before buying an,
save money. 2l6, new stock just received.
Good LOts.--J. 7. Head advertises sale o
the best lots that can be found in the city. Fo
particulars see adv. =
All In need Of hats; caps, sSues and umbrel
las will do well by calling on Humphrey
Sandt, fashionable hatters, Their stock EN-
braces every thing usually kept in a first elias
hat store, at 210 Market street. Call befor
, buying, no trouble ~ show goods.
: A WindfdH.-A young man named Thoma
Rodgers who has been employed at the Shawn
saloon of James Parker, No. II East Third 81