Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-03-30
Easter Balls.

THIED ANNUAL BALI. CT THE y. II. { + l. l.
The Y. NJ. G. phlopatr!an L. gave theil
third annual bail, last evening, in Institute hall
The hall was very tasiefully decorated, being
hung with flags, oil paintings, flower pots and
evergreens. At about 10 O'Clock the land struck
up the grand march and the dancers filed ill
through the centre door, led by Master of Cere-
MONIES James. f. Rguey, and Miss Mary 4lagce
followed by Floor Manager Peter j..
Ford aud Miss Hannah McMenamin
These were followed by fifty other couples. and
as they passed the grand stand very handsome
programme was presented to each lady. The
affair passed off most pleasantly, Refreshments
were served three times during the evening.
The dressing was superb. Very kind attentions
were shown the newspaper representatives, of
which due acknowledgement is thus publicly
made.
THE rufrALo RECEPTION, THIS EVENING.
This evening, Institute Hall will be occupie
hy the Buffalo Library Association for their
Easter Reception. The Hall will be very elabo-
rately decorated, and all due preparations have
been made to render this pleasant ~ any for
rner receptions by this Association.
The MupDY wArEE.-The long continued
muddy condition of our water supply has excited
many inquiries. with reference to the cause in
Difference to which t COMMERCIAL reporter yes
terhay, sought an explanation at the Water
office. There ho.was Informed that the water
l. pumped up IN this condition from the Brandy
vine, which ID occasioned by the melting of tile
snow along the upper portion, and the drainage
Of surface water into it along its whole length.
With our present reservoir capacity the datribu-
ton OF muddy water is Unavoidable. The water
when it is first pumped up is started on a jour
ney through the pipes the rapidity of which
passage will not allow it sufficient time to settle
hence lt- present condition. 1t may be possible,
iiowe1 er, that sediment of mud is resting upon
tile bottom of the basin, but whether this be so
| or not as soon as the Brandywine begins to show
signs of greater purity, and the ice which las
sunken III the basins will melt they (the basins)
! Will be thoroughly cleansed. The unwholesome
smell which Is sometimes noticeable in the water
| u believed to proceed from its muddy condition.
For two or three days past, owing to break in
The race, the supply has been pumped from the
! ped OF the river, and this has cut on the Only
approximation to clear water Sh.ch it is possible
| to obtain.
| THE SPELLING "BEE. We are enabled to-
! day, to give some Of the arrans sements in con
noction with the proposed spelling Bee" for
/ the benefit OF the Centennial There will he
two classes, tthe number of each to be limited
one to be composed of ladies aud the other of
! gentlemen, the only restriction upon whom ls
that they shall be over ~ years Of age and I'M
| der 100. six prizes will be awarded as follows:
| lst, Two shares centennial stock, including the
steel plate certificates. Value. $40 90
2nd One share do. Of tile value of lOO0
3rd One gilt bronze Centennial medal
| Nalueu ~. ...,,..,........ ..,..... 0.UO
| itli. One solid silyer Centennial medal
| valued at .....,.. ...........,.... 300
9Th. One dark bronze do. valued at - 200
9Th. One small gilt bronze do. valued at LOO
The presiding officer and lmpircs will be
lccted from the leading educators of tho city,
| while the management of the details of the ar
| ranGements will be in competent hands. Ladies
| and gentlemen who desire to participate should
4gn the roll promptly, to be found at Bough
man Thomas ~ Co.'S, az the number permitted
to enter is limited, and will be taken in the order
of signing and the list be closed as soon as the
requisite numi or Of names are enrolled.