The news., 1882-03-16

A few evenings ago an organization
under the title of Friendship Conclave
of Heptasophs," and whose motto is
Fraternity, Truth and Wisdom" was
founded in this city. After the enroll
ment of some thirty-fve names, the fol-
lowing officers were duly elected Arch
on, George Rigg; Chancellor, F. Gauntt,
M. D.; Provost, w. A. Stineruck; .Secre-
tary, Chas. T. Parker; Finahcier, J..
Greenewald; Treasurer, L, Brewin; Pre-.
late, VIM. Farmer; Warden, T. K. Wal
lace; Sentinel, r. hepworth. Waving
all nationality and denominational. dis
tinctions, the objects of this most COM
mendable beneficial society are to create
and maintain, by contributions, death
fund of not less than $1,000, to
be paid TO the heirs of deceased mem
Der, to provide for sickness or distress of
the members, and for their social improve
ment and mutual benefit and their famil-
les also
A few evenings since the members of
the s. o. B. Club were very Handsomely
rendered choice supper by ex-senator
Ridgway at his residence in this city.
After the enjoyment, as one of the recip-
tents remarked, of everything palatable,"
"came flow Of soul.n Mr.. F. Gauntt
responded to the toast, 1.-THE young man
OF the period" Mr.. T. G. Ellis, "The
Corduroys." Mr.. VIM. Cherry, 1.-THE
Occasion" A flute solo beautifully play
ed by Mr.. F. Fenimore, and Mr.. Willy
Kingdoms splendid tenor voice in several
songs, gave an additional zest to the long
to be remembered occasion.
We heartily congratulate our friend
Or. Townsend of Beverly upon his late
narrow escape from drowning in Charles
ton harbor. The Doctors watery exper-
fence, may perhaps induce his practicing
in the future, hydropathy instead Of al.
lopathy. 6
The equanimity Of our citizens and
particularly church attendants, was con-
siderably disturbed about P. NJ, on Sun
day evening by general, but false, alarm
of fire, which simply arose from some
Juveniles noticing sparks ascending from
sooty chimney Of dwelling on York
street. The FIFE Department. and theii
apparatus however had good airing and
beneficial perhaps to both
On Saturday afternoon Allsn Horn, an
empioys at severns & Sons steam wood
work mill unfortunately had the little
finger of his right hand completely sever
ed while at work with planning machine
so instantaneously was it taken of, that
Horn was not aware of his loss until be
noticed the bloody condition of his hand
and ar.n. 4rg7
| Capt. Cone, the veteran commander o
the steamers Warner and Columbia has
resigned the captaincy Of the latter boa
TO his son, Lorenzo Cone.
The congregation of the Union stree
M. E. church deserve much credit fol
erecting very neat fence, inclosing theil
church. 1t was furnished by the Penn
sylvania Wire Works, and its conception
is due we believe, to the pastor, Rev
N. B. Wright.
At an auction sale of household arti
Giles, ETC., on Saturday last, ten shares o
the Mechanics National Bank of thi
city were bought by Joseph Regain o
Mount Holly, at $50 per share. The pa
value of the stock is $50.
Mr.. VIM. d. Hewitt was recently elect
ed vestryman of St. Mary's church tt
fill vacancy caused by the decease of tn,
late George H. Woolman.
In the Mr.. A. james case, the jury de
cided in favor OF Mrs. james, by IA to 8
Some 80 or more Witnesses were examin
ed "pro and con-" The case protracte<
from unavoidable causes, tested tn,
patience and good nature of all concern
ed. l-eH
From certain indications shad fisher
men anticipate a favorable catch thi
season.
Hazel Kirke" drew a very. full hous,
on Saturday evening and its Performance,
was admirable. III tss3
Bishop Campbell, whose Jurisdiction
embraces colored M. E. churches at tn,
South, attracted very large congregation
at Bethel church in this city on Sunday
evening. The Bishop u ID ready ant
pleasing speaker.