Daily Republican., 1878-12-14
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The DUPONT Guards, Co. c., Pirs
Regiment, D. v. NJ, gave = promenade
concert and reception at the Opsr'
House on Friday evening. The nusica
part Of the evenings programme va
given by Ogleby's brass band from
Chester, Pa, shortly after 8 o'clock
Tho concert was intsrspsrssd with ar
exhibition drill by about 30 members o
the company. The silent drill, which
had only been taken up by them abou
four wsexs ago, was creditably given
and ELECTED frequent applause from
the delighted audience After th'
musical feast the ball was opened . few
minutes after 10 o'clock. and the many
pair Of feet kept time to the music o
0glssby's string orchestra. There wsr'
number Of invited guests, amonl
whom were several Of the 9Th Regi
ment. New Jersey militia, from Cam
den, Lieutenant Join Edwards, Of th'
American Rifles, Major 8. A. Macallis
ter, Representative William Dean ant
wife, |. H. D. Knowles, editor Of thu
Brsakwatsr Light, and others. Thu
stage was picturssquely fitted up will
two small canvas field tents spread out
with q target that has seen some bal
and powder, placed between them. Th'
scenery was arranged to represent 1
woods scene. The balcony was trimmed
with aags and bunting. The deoora'
tons reflect credit on those who had 4
hand In the matter. The dancing con
sisted of lb dances, and was kept NJ
until q seasonable hour, when the Du
Points ball was one of those enjoyable
things Of the past, TO bs remembered
by all with pleasure.
worthy Of Emulation.
After the address Of Mrs. Dsyo, at
the NJ. .. R. A. rooms, last evening,
Frank Whelsp, secretary Of the Com.
mittee on the Christmas work Of th.
Club, took the stand and after announ.
ring that a committee Of ladies' had
been formed to cooperate with the
members, and explaining the object Of
the committee, which he said was to
furnish food and clothing to the wor.
thy poor, especially the wives and chill.
iren Of drinking men, who through no
fault Of their own are suffering, he
closed with an appeal to all to aid In
the work, when prominent -four mer-
chant stepped up and requested that
his name be Pat down for barrel Of
-four. This act is worthy Of emulation
on the part of our business men, as the
work is a noble one and should be en-
outraged. Several other contributions
were also obtained.
Surprise.
On last Saturday evening Elder ia.
cob Elliott, Of Cecil county, Nd, was
surprised by visit from some Of the
members Of his congregation, who in
creased the contents of his larder by
leaving the following articles Tub of
hams and other meats, butter, bread,
rolls, biscuits. cakes, jellies, canned
fruits, -four, buckwheat, vegetables,
several pairs If chickens, two fine turk
sys, grain, etc. Mrs X. was the re-
cipient of I'd ,~ss; flannel for herself
and childrrn's me and purse Of mon
sy, groc ri-s, cranb+rriss and prunes,
with the promis oftwo loads Of coal some
turkeys, etc.
The Coming Jubilee.
The sale Of reserved seats for the
Jubilee will commence at c.
=. Thomas Il Co. at I o'clock Monday
morning rext, instead Of 7 o'clock, as
pro rously annouaced holders Of tickets
will please take notice this change and
avoid disappointment,
This Saturday evening there will
be a rehearsal with the orchestra In the
Lecture room Opera House at 7 o'clock,
no one admitted except those having
tickets. Children having tickets to
sell will please report At the door this
evening how many tickets are sold or
A Daring Robbery.
While Mr.. and Mrs. j. Dsnnison
We're at church on Sunday evening last,
tome thieves entered their residence No.
3OS ast Eighth street, by the back
way, and ransacked every room in the
house, relieving the store drawer Of
some change, that had been left in IL.
They took Mr.. Dennison's overcoat, and
other articles Of clothing, and turned
The pockets of every garment in the
house inside out.
The Divinity OF Jesus Christ.
lsrael's King, the Saviour Of men and
the Bridegroom of the Church, divine
IN His nature and the object Of angelic
and human worship. The pastor Of the
household of Faith church, Elder G. X.
Kramer, will preach on this theme Sun
day evening, at 7 o'clock. All are in
'jtsd. Scriptural and early patriotic
testimony presented. "He that honor
eth not the Son honoreth not the Father
Which hath sent kim.
Rare bargains.
Silk umbrellas, with real ivory han
dies, of beautiful designs, on Paragon
flames, 26 inches, s4.50, % inches, Is.
SILK serge umbrellas, ivory handles, "a
inches, s4.00. Seal-skin caps for mep,
oys and children Ebony, Rosewood.
lalaccs, Snakewood and Orangewood
..snes. All at specially low prices.
These goods will make choice holiday
Rlresents. sheppey, opposite Clayton
House.
NUNS the Word.
The lady friends of the NJ. $. R. A.
nave decided to hold mum social, in
dall of the club on Wednesday evening
lext, the proceeds to be used in pro-
urlng clothing, etc, to be given to the
l-edy on Christmas Day.
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