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Daily Republican., 1878-12-26
Public School Entertai n mem I .

A very agreeable entertainment of
the children of Public School No. 5,
was .held in No. 3 room, Miss Agnes
Ogle teacher on Tuesday morning at 10
o'clock. The exercises were introduced
by the school singing, "See our oars"
"The night before Christmas" was
read with very fine and pleasing effect
by one of the pupils. The calsthenic
exercises, for which Miss Ogle's school
is so Justly noted, were performed in a
wonderfully perfect and pleasing man
ner. "Will Che Angels csme to meY"
was the title OF quartette well render
ed, by Misses Lodge, Blackburn, Hill
and Worth. "Natie Lee and Willie
Gray was well read by Miss Eva
Boughman. "The Planet a chorus,
was we'll rendered by the school. Ben
ME Dufheld, read "The Baby's stock
ing" Misses. Lodge, Black burn, Hill
and Worth sung a quartette, entitled,
shall We meet beyond the river ?"
"katie and Willie's prayer" was read
by Annie Jordan. The school then
sung, "Auld Lang Syne," and then
went though the marching exercises.
"a merry old SOUL was then sung by
the school, after which Rev. +. B. Du-
Ial, and DR.. Maxwell who We're present,
complimented the teacher and scholars
for the rapid progress they had made
in their studies.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-26
christmas entertainment

On Christmas afternoon the Bible
school of the Household of Faith hell
an entertainment. The rostrum was
decorated with flowers and evergreens.
l.. A. Bower presided. The exercises
commenced by the school singing Glad
Tliings," )" followed by prayer by the
pastor. A di itlogue on fruit and flowers
was participated in by Cora Harding,
Idlie SchoefrId and Sarah Harding,
and at its conclusion Mrs Kramer re-
ceived large basket Of fruit; l.. A.
Bower wax cross enclosed in glass
vase, and Elder Kramer wax bouquet
enclosed in a glass vase. The enter
tainment consisted of singing, select
reaiings. Scriptural readings, etc. af
YER which the smaller children received
bags of candy, which adorned tree in
n corner of the room. The following
gifts were also received Charles Be
tellp, large and handsome silver
pitcher John Bruce, a flexible back
Bible and Bible readings r. =. Geary,
u Bible dictionary Ella Karch, pack
age and bouquet A number of teach
rrs and scholars also gave eacl. other
presents, which were not handed from
the rostrum. The programme was exc
cuted in taultIess manner, and all
were well pleased.
A CLERGYMAN Or1NIoy.-'laving had
an opportunity I" trst the excellent
qualities of DR.. Bulls cough syrup, !
hesitate not to say, i. is the best remedy
have ever used in my family Rev
VIM. Chapman, pastor NJ. Il. Church
Georgetown, D. c
Daily Republican., 1878-12-26
NEW CASTLE LETTEas.
Christmas ~ New CASTLE Plenty
Of''drunks," but no fights-PrOf
Asrinksons Entertainme ent-ShOrt
OF Coal.


Correspondence Of the REPUBLICAN.
New CASTLE, Dec. g. 1878.
Christmas with US passed very quiet
ly except for the ear-splittins blasts Of
fish horns waited to our ear by the
urchin. The drunks were as usual
very large but there seemed to be de-
cided decrease in the fights which are
one Of the celebrations ofour Christmas,
but was done entirely away this year.
The Zion church (colored) had a ster-
eopticon exhibition in the evening giveu
by Prof. T, Kennedy. The attendance
was very good.
On Christmas eve, Prof. Aarinkson
gave very entertaining concert in the
Court House, bat Christmas eve at New
Castle is very poor night for an en-
t-rtainment of any kind, therefore the
Prof was greeted with an audience of
nine. The Proffelt very uncomfortable
but went through with his programme
which was very well selected.
Tie steam yacht, "Alice," from
Philadelphia, went down the river last
Friday in command Of two gentlemen
from that city. They ran short Of coal
and their return trip was delay
ed and tleir folks began to be very
much alarmed, and sent a boat in
search Of them, but the tug Bruce pick
ed them up, and brought them to this
city, where they telegraphed to their
homes and then went aboard the tug
"New Castle" and returned to Phila
delphia A.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-26
JOiIity and the Results

Business before His Honor this morn
ing, as usual on days succeeding Christ
mas was very brisk. One man was
brought in for abusing his family. No
one appearing against him he was dis.
charge. William Zeigler' called the
Mayor, 81 was drunk" spoke up Viii.
liam. $50 cents and costs" said His
Honor. Lewis Wing, COL, having feath
cred himself for Christmas days jolli-
fcation, got into bad company and was
subsequently picked up on the avenue
by Officer springer. An aged negro,
bent nearly double, feebly crawled into
the dock. "Why he looks like preach
er," audibly commented the Mayor,
"where did you get himl" RESCUED
him on the coast, along Front street !"
said officer Traynor; chad to wheel
him up on wheelbarrow, he was near
ly froze." GOOD thins there was an
officer around, said His Honor, address
ing the aged offender, "or you'd been
somew here this mornin where you
would have needed no fre-50 cents
and costs. Next"' The next came
There were fw of them, to wit: John
Morris, Thomas Mckay, Thomas dc
Crackin and Hugh Garthland all for
drunkenness for which the usual fines
were imposed Th- morning reception
closed with the appearance of Patrick
McCloskey who had just got out of jail
Here again" said the Mayor; Eyes"
replied Patrick, they've got loiken' to
me round here" guess it's because
you like the plac~, " said His Honor as
he scratched rapidly over the docket
with his pen, "have to send you over
for 80 days, that'll bring to spring
time. "No danger offrezin' then, " said
Pat as he walked cheerfully back to his
cell: and the levpe closed.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-26
Alien G. IarOs Captured.

Allen c. Laros, who it will be remem
uered dropped arsenic into the family
coffee pot at Easton, causing the death
of bis father and mother and boarder
named Shrug, and who was convicted
of murder in the first degree and sen
fenced to be hanged, but before the
death warrant was issued was found to
be insane and sent to the state asylum
at Harrisburg, from which he soon af,
lerwards escaped, has been rearres;ed at
Memphis, and will now be taken back
to Eden. 1t is stated that the District
Attorney will at once take measures to
have the death warrant issued on the
ground that thu murderer is no longer
insane.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-26
work. Amongst the foliage Of the land
,cape, flowers are growing In plentiful

work. Amongst the foliage Of the land
scape, flowers are growing In plentiful
profusion.
The ladies' Of the Messrs. Adams
families have taken great interest II
the decoration Of this tree, and the ar
tistic manner in which they have ar
ranged everything is creditabls TO theil
sense of the beautiful. We are indebt
ed to the ladies for view Of the tree
last evening, and also for a sight Of
"Rachel's' tree in the kitchen.
NATHANIEL HENDERSON, HOUSE.
Tie ingenuity Of Mr.. Nathaniel Hen
derson, sos Lombard street, crops Out
In the erection Of beautiful miniature
country mansion and its surroundings,
which he takes pleasure in exhibiting
every Christmas. We called II mini.
ature mansion. but it is so large tha,
il takes up the entire front parlor Of
Mr.. Hendefson's residence, leaving
barely room to pass in single fle around
it. Every year Mr.. II. has been max.
ing improvements and additions to his
mansion, until now it is as near perfect
as can he, according to our ideas, but
we dare say that the ingenuity OF thu
builder will bring out something new
another year. The mansion is two
stories high, with eight rooms, besides
dining room further back and a
kitchen still further back. II is en-
closed by picket fence, and the yard
is handsomely gravelled. A bull
"purp" guards the entrance, and if the
visitors pass him, they have to run the
gauntlet of couple of greyhounds,
one on each side Of the steps, and after
passing them, a cat in the door with
her back fearfully up, disputes farther
progress.
A porch surrounds three sides OF the
building, and the windows and doors
are artistlcally and handsomely made.
The stairway TO tn. second story with
handral and turned newell post, stair
carpeting and rods, show the handwork
of the builder. Every room is COM
ple,ely furnished with bureaus, wash
stands, bedsteads, mirrors, chairs aud
tine carprting. The dining room table
is spread with the Christmas dishes
ready for the Christians dinner, while
the kitchen is furnished with the latest
improved cook stove and cooking uten
sis.
The whole house is splrniiily paint
ei, and its PROPORTIONS cannot but b.
admired by all. In the yard stands
ths pump with the old oaken buck
ct hanging beside it. At night the
house is lit up all through, and lamps
light up the yard. Hundreds OF our
citizens are crowding in to see this piece
of handiwork, and as Mr.. Henderson
is a mechanic with not very steady em.
ployment, contribution box at tn"
entrance reminds the visitor that a
small contribution would not be objec-
and it is really worth some
thing to see this curl osity
Daily Republican., 1878-12-26
"Kriss" In q Private nc chOoI.

Accepting an invitation from Miss
Anna Z. Crawford teacher of a primary
private school in old No. 13 school house
near Second and Washington streets,
we were on hand at o'clock on Tues
day evening to see the closing exercises
of her school preparatory TO the usher
ing in Of Christmas. Miss Anna has
about thirty bright promising children
under her charge, aid we mean it hen
We say that teacher and scholars have
a warm mutual love and esteem for each
other. They were nearly all present at
5 O'Clock together with some of the
parents. The room was very handsomely
decorated, and upon platform stood
Christmas tree bespangled all over with
gifts for the children, which made their
eyes twinkle with delight.
The exercises were commenced by
singing "Always Cheerful" the teach
er accompanying it with the organ.
Mamie Cook. Annie Simmons. Anna
Guenther, and john Cooper recitrd in
commendable manner, Mag lie Shaw,
and Gussie Huested, gave select read
ings. They are both excellent readers.
"Christian Rejoice was a solo and
chorus well rendered, and Lola Arm
strong favored the school with a melo-
deoL solo "The empty cradle" duett
was sweetly rendered by Misses, Gus8ie
Huested and Anna Guenther. A num-
Der of card prizes with some commen-
datory remarks were presented by the
representative of the REPUBLICAN, foraex
cellent spelling. Miss Crawford then
reminded the school that "Kriss"
wasn't far away, and if they listened
they might hear the ringing of the bells
At this moment "Kriss" bounced out
from behind the black board He, (no
she,) for We were afterwards informed
that it was the teachers sister, had a
string of bells around his, no her neck
and had on winter ulster and a white
hat. The face was terribly lopsided,
and strange to say although of the
feminine gender could not speak, but
could blow horn and prance around
the room
Some of the children laughed, but
others thought that if they could ouly
find resting place on the REPUBLICAN
mans knees they We're safe.
''kriss" gave each child apples and a
bag of candy and then as each drew
piece of paper from box, number on
it designated the present on the tree
each was to have. The tree being de
pleted OF its ornaments, and "Kriss'
having hugged all the ladies in thu
room, gave toot of his, no, her horn
and disappeared down the steps. The
children were all wished a marry
Christmas, and invited back to school
on Thursday morning.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-26
EW ADVERTISEMENTS.
nFFICE OF M. M. CHILD,
REAL ESTATE BROKER.
!. ~ MILL
NJ. 7 W ~ , Nv EN- III > Il II
fFyphanun puilliuy

Exchange Bullding)
offer for ,ale the following described dwell
lngs, sit lhted in Wilmington:
No IA large, double, two and hall stone
house, with two and half story back build
ngs with large 'front.' side and back yard,
and all the modern improvements, with hand
some terraced front.
No 2 "A fine 3story brick dwelling on 9th
street near Washington, modern improve
nents, large side yard, good location.
No. 3.-Beauti.ul three story brick, with g.
story back buildings, and Ohio gray stone cor
ners, situated on Delaware Avenue, contain
ing l3 rooms, in good order, with the III 0dern
improvements.
No. "A large 3story brick, with 3-st ry
back building, situated at No. 1903 Delaware
Avenue. in complete order. with all modern
Improvements. Terms easy and possession at
once.
No 5-Three 3-story bricks on " ashngton
street. between 10Th and 18th. with all the
modern improvements, with front. side and
back yard, and beautiful porticos in front.
No, 6.-Five twO-story bricks with tw0.story
back buildings with modern conveniences,
situated on Lombard street above 10th. Terms
accommodating, new and complete.
No. -Four new 2stOry brick houses on
Walnut street between llth and h. Terms
accommodating
No. $. Fine 3-story brick dwelling, No. 2O2
West street, with modern Improvements, pos
session at once.
No. a.-Large 3 story brick dwelling with
all the modern improvements, in complete
order, situated on Market street. between 18th
and 18th; lot 100 feet deep
No. l0.-Brick stable on West 18th street
near Market, in good order, with good yard
back.
NO n.-Lot with green house thereon, at
the northwest corner of Delaware Avenue and
Jefferson streets.
No. IL Fine and half story brick with
hack hIIiltinpS Situntpl Market
street between Sth and 9th, 2nd door above
Masonic Temple, with all modern convenient
ces, also a stable on King street, on the back
end Of lot. SPLENDID location tor physician.
No. l3.-Three-story brick, No. 907 Market
street. let extending through to Shipley St.,
(woud take smaller house in part payment If
location would suit.)
No. 4-COnvenent 2-story brick, No. I'LL
ratnall street.
No. l5.-l hree-story brick, 7 rooms, No.
Jefferson street
No l6.-Thrre.story brick, with modern i'm
provemen S, No. 1902 Tatnall street.
No l7-Three story brick, No, 7O4 Tatnall
street.
No 1S-Two-story brick on Union street
near Lowering avenue.
No. l9.-Two two-story bricks on Lowering
avenue near Lincoln.
No. 2O.-Frame house in McDowellville.
No. 2l.-Splendid dwelling or Washington
above Tenth, with front porch and yard, in
excellent order. Also many Others both east
ana west OF Market ,treet.
FOR RENT.
NJ. NJ. Child offers for rent the following
dwellings:
No. $40 Market street.
- 1lUt Jefferson street,
- 6J4 French street.
6 1915 Fatnail street,
1877 Delaware avenue,
g 1908 Delaware avenue,
- 2J2 West street,
" l2l1 Market street.
III atnall street,
2l7 Jefferson street,
" S2S Washington street.
Apply to NJ. NJ. CHILD,
No. West Seventh street.
dcclS-wed&sall2td
Daily Republican., 1878-12-26
Bl,EVITlts.

g. ). Humphrey, halter and irrier
Cupping and leeching at I'll King street.
Sun rises 7.2l. Sun sets441
Phew, how cold 1t blew on Christmas day.
Council meets this evening, don't fail to at
tend.
Numerous drunken men paaded our street.
yesterday.
Eight cels Il line srs r'. I'd tor all adver-
Lsements IN this cCi,
The news boys are n,.a the days from
now to New Years
The highest price, Tor furs of all kinds
at No 10 East SecUa4 rect.
Well how did you fare on Christmas day.
LUCKMAN'S STRING MUSIC for balls,
parties, ETC. 81 Tatnall street.
No first class hotel will let a guest wash his
lee in the china pitcher.
Ladies and Misses elegant FURS at q. S.
Humphreys, 2le Market street, for the hoi.
days.
Out West they call the pine boxes used to
bury tramps, bum shells.
For Christmas presents call and purchase
from Milton S. Shippers, No. III West Eighth
street.
A hostile irontie: The elevated .eis of a
mule.
Call at Megratten's dining rooms, 624 Mar.
ket street, south side, Philadelphia, to get
good dinners.
The peanut crop of Tennessee this year is
estimated at $50, coo bushels. Boys don't get
scared.
Fraim's large stock Of toilet setts, vases,
toys, glass sets and lava goods, at 3l4 King
street are very beautiful
1t is now the day after Christmas.
Umbrellas SIX, mohair, alpaca and ging-
ham in great variety of styles at G. $. Hum
phrey's. 2l6 Market street, for the holidays.
And why shouldn't the Ice men be happy,
with the thermometer 10 degrees below free
2ing, at O'Clock in the morning.
A brick fell from u scafold on the head Of a
passing negro. "F'ling dem ere peanut shells
anOder way up dere wont yer?' was the dar.
keys advice, as he scratched his wool.
Rumford Bros, No. 4O4 Market street, have
the largest and most complete stock OF lurs in
the city, and can furnish them at less money
than any other house.
A man was boasting that he had an elevator
In his house. so he has, "Chinned in his
wife, and he keeps 1t in the cupboard in bot
tie.
Notice to the public that will hali-sole and
heel boots and shoes for Sl and other mendldg
in proportion at S. W. corner Of Seventh and
ratnall streets. John f. Bailey.
Beer may not make you fat, but an over
dose wi make you lean up against some,
thing. "Try it,"
chance in life time We will sell for
the next days Ii. of our 50 cent tea for fifty
cents, and 10 bs. of our best granulated sugar
for So cents per H., that all may haye good
cup OF tea for Christmas. Thomas NJ. Wier,
1909 Market street.
Charlotte Thompson played to II large au-
dience at the Opera House last evening.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-26
.>fA O,>it iitIIr,
state OF the IbermOsHet
AT THE REPUBLICAN OFFICE Dec 26.
O'Clock. 10 o'clock. II o'oIo
Is 20 80
The Weather.

War Department, Office of the Chic
signal Officer, Washington, D. c., Dec.
rs, ! A. M.
Indications for Thursday.-For the
fiddle Atlantic States and New Eng
land, falling barometer, warmer south
west to northeast winds, increasing
,loudiness, possibly followed by snow
1t northern stations.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-26
A Pleasant Surprise.

Last night at about s o'clock while
Rev. J. A. B. Wilson and family We're
enjoying a quiet Christmas evening at
the parsonage, they were startled by
the sound of many footsteps and the
singing of Christmas ode in the hall.
fastening to the parlor, they werr
greeted by Asbury church Z" masse.
After short time spent in hand
shaking, MIR. .J. J. NJ Mullen, in behalf
OF the church, in a few appropriate re
marks in which he spoke of the frater-
nal relations existing between the
church and their pastor, presented
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson and each mem
Der of the family, With number Of fine
Christmas gifts, which were gratefully
received. The remainder Of the eve
ming was pleasantly spent in social in
trrcourse, song, and in partakins of the
refreshments provided By the guests.
1t was altogether lifting clos" to a
stN AIRY ia riStmag ~
Daily Republican., 1878-12-26
1.-The lIullcIlbacA." :"

Long before tue hour at which the
doors of the Opera House Were to be
opened last evening, a great crowd OF
impatient people assembled in the large
hallway. Charlotte Thompson was
the attraction. The sale Of tickets be-
gan at seven o'clock and in Il short
time the seats within the building we e
all taken. The play was "rhe Hunch-
back" in which Miss Charlotte took
the part as .julia. Her support was good
and the entire play was presented with
II power that made every part glow
with interest,"
Daily Republican., 1878-12-26
Correspondence OF the Republican.
PuLADRIPHIA. Dec. 23. 1878

Any one in possession Of so cents can
go to the nearest drug store and pro
cure a bottle of Keiler's Roman Lini-
ment and be cured at once of Rheuma
tism, Neuralgia or any pain or ache.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-26
Special Mention.

Sutterley copies all kinds of pictures
Do you want pure articles at low
prices Mclnall's is the place, 2d and
Market streets.
Sutterley keeps the best poser in tnr
city.
If the weather is cloudy Sutterley
can take ust AS good a picture. 3O2
Market street, above Sd.
Take your children to SutterIey for a
Iirst-class picture. He cannot be eN-
arIled 3O2 Mark, street.
Go early to Halls, 5o7 Market street,
for bargains in shoes and slippers -
Prices greatly reduced.
Go to Halls, 5O7 Market street. for
Christmas presents. Shoes and slippers
at all prices. am determined to sell
cheap. Call and De convinced.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-26
Nillville Fire Insurance Company

The above company Of which j. \.
Bond & Co., 6ol Shipley street, are the
agents for this State, is spoken fin the
following terms in the Philadelphia
Record of Doc. 1873:
WIN. F. Van Camp, state Examiner
Of Insurance, after four DAYS inves
tigation, reports the Millville Fire In
surance Company in sound condi-
tiOn.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-26
Christmas Skating.

The ice in the park of Conrow & Sen
being frozen to a sufficient thickness,
a large number of young people took
advantage of the pleasant weather OF
yesterday afternoon to indulge in a
good healthy skate. Christmas day
being the opening, it will be kept in
good skating condition through the
season.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-26
Al ScOtt's NJ. Il. Church

The teachers, scholars and friends of
Scott NJ. Il. Sunday School passed a
pleasant time last evening in the body
of the church The exercises consisted
of singing, speaking dialogues and re-
citations. Mr.. VIM. II. Foul, Snperir-
tendent of the Sunday school presided.
A large Christmas tree full of candles
was the chief Traction of the evening
for the little ones and "kriss" deliver
ed to each child present.. Many were
thewishes of the little ones that"kriss !.
would come oftener and make his Wis
its longer.
Sutterley will be open all day Christ
mas. 302 Market street, above 3D..
Daily Republican., 1878-12-26
ssROSe Michel.

This evening the justly celebrate
actress Rose Eytinse will make her
first appearance in this city. She will
oe supported by troupe composed Of
tavorites we'll known in dramatic cir
cles. "Rose Michel" the play in which
Miss Eytinge appears with much power
is pronounced to be on of the most ip-
tensely interesting creations ever placed
before an appreciative public. To be
tavorly impressed is to be in attendance.
Daily Republican., 1878-12-26
Christmas Tree Festival.

The children of the Old Swede's
Church anticipate joyous time at their
festival to night. Half past seven is
the hour named for children, parents
and friends. The Christmas Tree f.s-
tival is The great event in the lives of
the children and the teachers of the
school enter heartily into its prepare
ton. And as the years roll by the
tree grows in size and fruitfulness
and dazzling beauty.
Preaching at Scott NJ. ". Church.
Rev. |. Il. Foreman Of Kent County,
Del, will preach at Scott. M. Z Church
tonight. The people who are interest
"a in the work of God are invited to
come out and help the friends of Jesus
in their effort to secure the salvation OF
souls. Services to commence at 7.30 p.
IN,
Daily Republican., 1878-12-26

r OST.-ihe drawing or plan for sml
J house was lost on Tuesday evening"
TIE finder Will be suittbly rewarded on leav-
iu4 he same at the hotel OF Capt Richards,
24 King street. dc262tt
Daily Republican., 1878-12-26

T.; Il;
Daily Republican., 1878-12-26

e. ). Humphrey, halter and irrier.
Cupping and leechng at 2ll King street.
Sun rises 7.2l. Sun sets441
Phew, how cold it blew on Christmas day.
Council meets this evening, don't fail to at
, 1878-10-24

a BEAUTIFUL PRAYER.-From an
Eastern exchange we clip the follow.
ing prayer, which has been prepared
by the House of Bishops, and ordered
to be used during the prevalence OF
the yellow fever in all the Episcopal
churches:
Almighty God, our refuge and
strength in time of trouble, give ear
to our prayers in behalf of Thy peo-
pie who are at this time suffering
under grievous sickness and mortal-
ty, and hide not Thy face from them
in this season Of their distress; re-
member them in mercy-not in wrath
and stretch forth Thy mighty hand
to stay this pestilence; heal the
sick and deliver them not over
unto death. Cover with the shield Of
Thy protection all those who are ex
posed to danger; strengthen the
weak hearted, comfort the bereaved
and desolate, and give to them that
are sorrowful beauty for ashes, the
oil of JOY for morning, and the gar
ments of praise for The spirit of
heaviness. Bestow thy blessings
upon those at home and abroad who
minister to the relief of the afflicted; !;
sanctify this visitation to the good of
this whole nation, mellowing our
hearts and binding us in sympathy
one with another, and by Thy grace
making us people serving God and
working righteousness. So may we
live to honor Thy name and extol Thy
mercies, through Jesus Christ our
Lord, Amen.