Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-10-18


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New CASTLE Oet. l.-SHyirt, lately
QUE OF the Wilmington Quokstep Base
Ball Club, is not employed by HAT
Graham as bartender.
The F F. r Club played It's last game
OF the season yesterday, defeating
picked nine by score of % to IL.
The militia y aleeory, "onr Heroes"
prov to tbs Sous oi Veterans, loeiny
venture, the returns showing them
several dollars behind their expenses,
which were very heavy.
New CASTLE, Oct. 15.--Tbe reception of
Biruey Post, No. SO q. A. R.. Of Philsdel-
phia by General d. b. Brrney Post of New
Custe on Saturday night was give' with
considerable demonstration on the part
of sill citizens here, and the city WAS
ablsze with Examinations and fireworks.
The visiting post with the Franklin
Correct BsHd arrived or the steamer Gem,
about 3 O'Clock aud was received amid
bright display of fireworks. The viaitors
were escorted by the New Castle Drum
Corps and Ivanhoe Divisiou0No. X. OF
P. under sir Knight Walter +. Wolfkiel,
to the headquarters OF the g. A. R.
Atter a sLort meeting here tue line OF
march YVES formed on Delaware street.
with Peter Hanson as chief marshal. The
route of march WAS up Delaware to
Pearl, countermareh to Market, to
Chestnut, to Orange, to Delaware, to
Vine, to Harmony, 10 Union, thence to
the Red Mems hall, where four new
recruits were mustered into the post.
AS the ceremonies here we're not com
pleted until about ii O'Clock it WAS found
necessary to omit the previously intended
camp fire at the Opera House, where dur
ing the mastering, the Sons OF Veterans
and party OF ladies had entertained a
large audience with choice vocal and in
strumental music. The line moved to
the city hall, where party of ladies I'M
der the direction of Mrs. Edward Chsl
lenger had prepared bountiful feast of
good thinss. The visitors left the city
about O'Clock in the midst OF q pouring
rain.
very suggestive camp had beer built
by Comrade Il. Nj. Wallace, which with
it's stacks of arms and fire attracted much
attention. Among the visitors were not
ably delegations from Smyth Post, No l.,
and Birpey Post, No. IL, of Whining
ton, Assistant Quartermaster-d General
James H. Wrightington, Past Vice Com
msnder Jacob B. Sitter, Past Officer OF the
Guard, Charles L. Stout, Past Depart
ment Commander McNair, Captain Edward
R. Johnson, Sergeant Major James A.
Bsnthen of Wilmington, and Isaac G..
| Booth of dreble Post, No. 10, of Phila-
delphia.
During the whole evening nothing oo-
Cured to disturb the order of the pro
ceedipgs and the guests departed we'll
| pleased with their visit.
The Annie NJ. Yacht Club gave hop
at the Red Men hall on Saturday night.
Tue Rev. Mark A. BrJwnson of Will
mington, conducted services at the
Presbyterian Church yesterday.
Considerable excitement was caused at
the Methodist Church lapt night by the
entrance of an owl. 1t was captured,
however, and elected.
A Salem IN. J.) uniform division,
Knights of Pythias, will visit lvanhoe
Division, No. 2, X. of p, to morrow
night. The steamer Major Reybold has
been chartered for the purpose.
New CASTLE, Oct. 16.-By the chance
| in the grade OF the north end of Market
street a frame house owned by Samuel
| Etchells was left about four feet below
the level of the pavement. Yesterday
afternoon the work OF raising it to a
proper level WAS completed and new
foundation built.
special meeting of the Y. M. G. A,
was called last night for the purpose OF
discussing an action OF previous meet.
ing of that body, in which it WAS decided
to abolish the playing OF chess, checkers
and such games in the reading room. A
motion to reconsider the action Of the
former meeting was carried by a vote Of
to 5. Then followed long discussion
followed by another motion OF abolition
which WAS lost by vote Of to B, thus
readmitting the games to the room.
New CASTLE, Oct. 17.-Forrest Lodge
No. Z, Knights of Pythias of Salem, N j..
paid friendly visit to Adelphia Lodge
No. s, nf this city last night. The Salem
Lodge numbering 100, accompanied by
Excelsior Cornet BsnS of Is pieces and
about 100 others left Salem on tn,
steamer Major Reybold, at 7.30 p. m.
arriving here at 8 o'clock. The visitors
we're received at the wharf by Uaitorn
| Division OF Adelphla Lodge ana NeW oas
tie Drum Corps, and after short marci
conducted to the X. OF P. ball. During
march the streets were illuminated with
cJlorei lights.
Delegations from Riverside Lodge o
Pennsville and from the Knights o
Pythiss Lodge of Newport were preseLt
Grand Chancellor Sheldon presided q
the regular business meeting OF tue lodge
after which reception was given in thu
auditorium of the nall. On their way tt
the boat the visitors band halted il
from: OF the Mayors office and serenadet
Mayor Black. Members of the Salem
lodge expressed themselves great,
pleased with their unexpectedly warn
reception. The visitors lett the cit.
about midnight.
The pavement in front Of Sheri
Martins house has been completed givin
the Who'll; place a marx, dly improve
appearances.
The "Friendly Four" gave hop Il
the Red Mems hall last night. Many c
the Salem visitors took part in tripFip
the light fantastic.
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