The daily gazette., 1882-12-01
HOW THE DAY PASSED.
Ia QUIET THANKSGIVING IN
WiLM tNGTON.
NUMEROUS MINOR ADJUSTMENTS.
Hops, Target Practice, The Water Witch
Fair, Religious Services, and Annie
Pixlsy nj the Opera House.

Thanksgiving Day passed quietly In this
city, there being nothing of particular note
occupying the public mind. As holiday
II was almost unanimously observed. Nearly
everyone had some little private scheme on
board, and family dinner parties were more
than usually numerous. All places Of pub
iic amusement were we'll patronized, and
soOdly proportion Of the citizens passed the
day In Philadclpha, from which point ali
tic evening trains returned crowded. The
me leaving that vity at II .32 was over hall
IN hour late, owing tn the want OF sufficient
cars to receive passengers.
The city newsboys were given royal
dinner In the Adams Building at $50 p. m.
they numbered La and were supplied with
everything Imaginable In the way of edibles
The scenes upon the occasion were rich, rare
and racy. The little gainins were almost
entirely unacquaiuted with such high living,
and their anxiety to make the most of u
good thing led them to acts not aanc-
toned by works on table etiquette
The way the pies, poultry and the accom-
panying trimmings disappeared was fearful
In the eyes OF economical providers. A
number of prominent citizens were present.
among them Mayor Wales and Hon. Charles
B. Lore, the latter making speech to the
voracious youngsters, which was immensely
enjoyed, producing much laughter. mum
Der of knit Jackets and warm gloves wert
kindly donated the managers of the dinner
aud given privately TO the lads mosi
deserving aud need them. The affair was
under the auspices of the Morning NewI
Publishing Company, aided by number OF
generous ladies and gentlemen.
Miss Aunie Pixley, who is well-Hnown to
every body In this city gave two very sue
cesslul performances In the Opera House
| her new comedy OF ''Zara in the afternoon
and the popular I'M Lis" In the evening.
| fhe house was crowded ON both occasiUhe
The Shields Library Association gave
| their twentieth annual reception In Prof
| Webster's Dancing Academy, Thanksgiving
| eve The March, which started at so, was
led by Master of Ceremonies, John +
Mrahy and Miss Sellers, followed by AZ
couples, executing the monogram "S. L. A. -
Prof. Richie furnished the music for th,
occasion. A fiue banquet was had in the
| room of the Neptune Social Club, during
he evening, for the invited guests. Dane
Dg was kept up until an early hour Thurs
lay morning, when all departed for their
homes we'll satisfied with the Shields
Nv, nlieth annual.
| A number oil pleasant sociables were
| given by different associations. Professor
| A. s. Webster's sociable in the Masonic
| Temple In the afternoon was participated IL
ny nearly 800 persons The Shield
Library Association held forth in th'
sis nitseir1ained iilii led their friends in the Harknes
Building and the lecture room of the Oper'
| House.
The Water Witch fair was we'll patronzet
both afternoon aud evening. The children
of St. Peters Orphan school attended in ;
oody in the afternoon. G.. B. Underwood
| won keE of beer at table ID.
atcks, Il h.
0liyet Presbyterian Church gave te,
sociable In the lecture room. The place Wal
brilliantly illuminated aud tasteiuliy decor
ated. The choir Of the church furnished
vocal and instrumental music.
The United Drill Corps of st. Mark
Commandary, knights Templar, gave al
entertainment at the Ezion NJ. E. Church
The Rev. William +. Butler, d. D. delivered
lecture on Knighthood."
The Rev. DIR. Wells delivered an eloquen
and interesting sermon at the Central Pres
bytcrian Church in the evening. Tn
speaker took his text from IL Corinthians
y: II "Therefure If any man be In Chris
he Is a new creature old things are passes
away behold, all things are become new.
Meetings were announced for this morn
ing and evening.
John w. Layton Lodge, No. IS, A. +. ant
A. NJ, elected the following officers las
evening to serve for the ensuing year
Norshipfnl Master, Samuel j. Brison
Senior Warden. Eugene Briggs; JUNO
Warden. Peter Pinkelt: Secretary, Neacl
Waters; Treasurer, Thomas $. Anderson
Past Grand Muster A. Sterling installed th
new officers.
SHOOTING FOR MEDAL.
The rife contest at the Scheutzen Park |
the afternoon was elimly attended owing t
a combination of circumstances. A priz
medal was offered and the result of th