Daily Republican., 1880-08-31
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special Correspondence of Republican.
R1HosorH, Del, August 28.-We ar
fast approaching the close Of the sea
son here, and in about week from nos
Rehoboth will be almost entirely de
serted by hotel visitors, at least th'
Bright House will close next Tuesday
while mos. all Of the co:tagers expec
to 70 during the FIRST part Of next week
For the last ten days the hotel ha
been crowded to its utmost capacity.
The teachers convention ended OF
Thursday night, with a lecture OF
Teachers, their relation to their pu
pills, and the duties and responsible
ties growing out Of it," by Chief Jus
tice Comegys.
Prof. 7. NJ. Williams OF Saaford do
livered an able lecture on iutellectua
power, on Wednesday night, and wal
listened to with the greatest attention
throughout the course OF his remarks
Among the well known gentlemen
stopping at the Bright House during
the convention, were Prof. W. A. Rey'
nolds, VIM. Bright, Bsq., President ]
M. Williams, Henry Thompson, Esq,
William Bowers, Esq, and J. Paul
Brown, Esq. Of Wilmington, and Presi'
dent Purpell of Delaware college, Prof,
T. W. Williams Of Seaford and Walter
Pennewill, Esq, of Philadelphia, Pa
The meeting Of the teachers associa-
ton a. Rshoboth, this year, has been
very we'll attended. The exercises CON
sisted Of discussions, essays, readings,
orations, lectures, etc, all of which
were very much enjoyed by those who
were fortunate enongh to be present,
The surf, since last Wednesday, has
been unusually heavy, making it hard
work for those who ventured out any
distance to keep upon their feet.
The inexperienced and daring bath
ing of two young girls last week came
near terminating in a drowning acci'
dent. Having by some means got be
yond their depth they became exhaust.
ed in their endeavor to keep above wa
ter and but for the timely assistance Of
Miss Lille Hooper ard Mr.. Francis, who
promptly swan to their aid, We would
b. compelled TO report the 6rst case Of
drowning at Rehoboth.
A farmer named John Long, captured
a red fox on the beach last Thursday,
about mile below the Bright House.
1t was placed in bath house and given
a rest Of about two hours. In the mean
time a party of ladies and gentlemen
secured horses aud hounds repa-atory
to engaging in real old fashioned fox
hunt.
At about 3 80 p. m. Reynard was CIV
en- his liberty, off he started with the
speed of the winged thunderbolts, fol-
lowed by hunters and dogs. In the be-
ginning, however, one of the dorgs was
suddenly brought to grief by coming
in contact with pronesd we fence
which he did not discern in his eager
haste to follow in the exciting chase.
Recovering, he was soon flying along
with the rest Of the pack. The sport
lasted for an hOur when the fox was
captured about mile from the beach.
A member of the bicycle club Of the
University Of Pennsylvania, Mr.. Hol-
man, is stopping at Rehoboth. He has
been travelling throughout the country
on his machine, "a Columbia patent)
and has ridden through nearly all the
States of the Union.
Mr.. Harry Klinefelter, who has been
confined TO his room with aswollen foot
has so fur recovered the use Of his
as to be able to visit the young
ladies in the vicinity.
Mr.. B. F. Truitt of Georgetown is re.
creating at the Bright.
Last Friday afternoon as Mrs. DR..
Hitch was riding along Rehoboth Av-
snus her horse from some cause became
frightened throwing her from the car
riage. She sustained no injuries, how.
ever, and was soon on her way rejoic-
ing.
All visitors at Rehoboth this year
have been loud in their praises Of the
general advantages Of the place.
Throughout the season the weather
has been clear and cool, mosquitoes few,
bath ing grand and the accommodations
al the hotel of the best.
Next season, l predict, will be the
most successful of all. We will then
have our new hotel and that is next
In Importance 10 improve rail road
facilities. 0. P. B.