The daily gazette., 1880-07-06
Patriotic Pleasures.
HOW THE TWO DAYS HOLIDAY WAS
OBSERVED IN WILMINGTON.

OBSERVED IN WILMINGTON.
As usual, the "fourth," in Viii
mington commenced on the>evening
of the third, with the usual ~bang of
fire-crackers, and occasional roar of
cannon or pistol.
On Sunday morning everything
was as calm and quiet, as though
the day was not one immortalizes by
the most patriotic associations. There
was no noise, but special services
were observed at most of the church.
es. At Hanover Presbyterian, the
room was decorated with flags, and
an appropriate address was deliver
ed bo the pastor, Rev. L. Marks
The Robert Raikes Sunday school
centennial was also observed, and
addresses pertinent 10 the occasion
were made by Prof. ID. W. Harlan,
and John E. Frock.
AT West Presbyterian Church, in
the evening, liberal and tasteful dec
orations by means of flags delighted
the audience, and the vocal service
consisted of patriotic songs, two of
which were composed expressly for
the occasion by the pastor, Rev. A.
Keigwan, who also made an appro-
pirate address. The Declaration of
Independence was read by Prof. w.
S. NJ 'Nair, and bond Of $1,000, re-
Gently held against the church prop
erty was publicly cancelled.
At Grace M. e. Sunday school in
the afternoon, America" was sung
with spirit by the school. Then toll
lowed reading by Miss Kate E.
Evans: "Grandma's story Of Bunker
HILL" Frank w. Heisler followed
with recitation of "Ring for Liber-
ty." The pastor Rev. G. w. Miller
then addressed the school for about
thirty minutes in a manner fitting 10
the occasion and during his speech
was frequently applauded. At the
close Of his address the "Star Span
gled banner was sung by the
school. The school was then dis
missed by DR.. Matlack.
At the Reformed Episcopal
Church, in the evening, Rev. j. L.
Estlin preached an eloquent sermon
from the text. HE whom the Son of
Man maketh free is free indesd."-
At st. Paul's M. E. Church, Rev. j.
II. Caldwell preached from the SUBJ
ject, "Our Country, Goodly Herr
tage."
He noticed its past and present,
and probable future. He dwelt at
some length on the duty of the peo-
pie to reform themselves and to re-
form the Government. He also
spoke Of the coming Presidential
election in an entirely bipartisan
manner, earnestly deprecating the
custom prevalent in political cam
paigns commonly designated "mud
throwing"
Rev. Adam Stengle, of Union
Church, preached an appropriate
sermon, historical in its descriptions,
and eminently patriotic, from the
text, "Surely God has done great
things for us for which we are
glad"
During the day the Haven Memo
rial Chapel, (colored) Third and Du-
Pont streets, was dedicated, and a
collection of 500 taken up, leaving
a debt of only $500 ON the edifice.
MONDAYS PLEASURES.
People wsre bent on pleasure all day.
The early trains out of the city were
crow ded, particularly those on the Will
m,ng'on 8 Northern and Delaware Wes-
| tern roads. The FELTON, made two trips
to Philadelphia with crowds aboard each
trip, aaa the Susie A. Mccall took hun
LreCs Of people to that splendid Jersey
resort, PennsgrUve, where excitement
and fun Telgned supreme all day, with
several raltling fights 10 vary the amuse-
ment.
AT home, the greatest attraction was
the 1, 9. B. U. Committees picnic at the
Schuetzen Park, where Gro wds of peo-
pie enjoyed themselves all day IN dan
clng and other rational amusements
The best of oruer prevailed, aud The at
tendance was very large.
Smith Post,G. A. r had basket pic
mic along the Brandy ne, and ceiebra-
ted the day with flag displays, Staging,
aud addresses by Prof. W. 8. McNaiT,
George w. Wells, aud others.
There were also several other pic-nics,
at Rosendale and other points on the
Brandy wine, all of which were largely
attended and greatly enjoyed.
Ire din of noisy fireworks was inces-
SAINT, from dawn uutIl almost midnigh',
but there we're less accidents from tn 8
cause than ever before known. and none
of any serious extent. There were also
no hres occasioned by fireworks, a fact
unparalleled ip- the Fourth OF July cele-
braiions here for number of years.
The fire department was in readiness all
day, hut fortunately there was no de-
maDd for the services of the active, ever
ready firemen.
AT night, fireworks were set off all
over the city, and at times the heavens
were fairly brilliant with bursting rock
cts aud balls of light from Roman can
dies. The only special display was that
made ty ex-Councilman Thomas john
son, who gave the people a splendid
treat at his residence, No. 5l2 West
Third street. His display comprised col
ored lights, Roman condles, ship rock
cts, and some magnificent bombs, mines
and batteries, which sent ont great
showers of fiery beauty, To the great de-
light of people for squares arodnd. Mr..
Johnson. during the evening, was visit
ed by large number Of friends whom,
with his usual bounteous hospitality, hs
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