The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1883-12-15

1.-The regular monthly meeting of the
Ladies Aid Society of the M. E. Churh
will be held next Thursday evening. A
full attendance is desired as business will
be before the meeting. The usual entor-
tainment will be given at the close of the
business. A good programme may be
expected. a.s.l
-ourtypes make it appear that NJ.
Megary 81 Son, the enterprising furniture
dealers, were located at 1856 Tatnall street,
when it should have been GIG Tatnall
street. The error we cheerfully correct,
and our many readers will find that par
ticular place stocked with good furniture
at reasonable prices.
"A dog came down Main street TO-
ward tbs postoflico ON Wednesday morn
ing with an amount of tin attached to its
caudal appendage. The owner of the dog
was fighting mad, but the very bad boys
who committed the joke, were seen roll
ing ON the grass behind a certain board
fence up town, holding their sides with
laughter. Harry can't see where the
| fun came in.
Col. o. G. Bosbyshell, Of the U. S.
mint, Philadelphia, will deliver lecture
on Coins" (the second of the course)
In the College Oratory, Monday, 18th.
This gsntleman's experience with coins
is many years, and his lecture on the
same will undoubtedly be of the greatest
interest. The Oratory should Big flled 10
overlooking. Single admission is but 25
cents.
The whole number Of counting young
men who visit this town from Ellkton are
about eight, while only two or three from
this place visit Elkton on Grants of love.
This is not fair exchange, but if the
young ladies are satisfied, why, of course,
we are. If any of these young men should
| ever need some fine cards or other work
in our line give us call. We can give
satisfaction.
The brass band was out on the street
Monday night, and played severed tunes
vi y IL HONb W bhoM Wlhb pGlhc-
veranco will do. Only four or five months
back, this very band could not turn tune,
and now-in fact they are first-class.
Elkton need not boast longer OF having
the finest country band, because our boys
will surely take the conceit out of them
We are not members, but always have
word OF praise to the deserving.
The Provident Society of Whining
ton, held bazaar at the Opera House on
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday even
ings Of this week, A goodly number
were in attendance each evening, and the
affair was a success financially and other
wise. The Punch and Judy show anus
ed both old and young, and proved a sue
cess. We noticed among the lady assis-
tants the Misses Wilson, of near this
town, daughters of Edward Wilson.
There was much youth and beauty repre-
sented during the three evenings.
Frank d. Strickland, one of Dis
patcher d, II. Mackey's assistants at
Clayton, has just returned from a three
weeks trip to Boston and the New Eng
land States. Mr.. Strickland reports as
having had Almost delightful trip among
his friends. Tho trip gained fol him
seven pounds of extra flesh, and his face
indicated that that climate was most
beneficial to his health. The young
ladies of Clayton and Wilmington were
much pleased to hear Of this gentleman's
return home. Nothing like being admir-
ed by the fair ones.
Numerous snow storms have been
predicted for this winter and yet no sleigh
ing. The young folks are growing sick
of waiting and hoping for snow. Hope
deferred maketh the heart sick, and il
any of these young ladies get sick wait
ing for snow, perhaps we can have sew.
eral car loads Of snow shipped from the
North for the benefit OF our friends
'Dear Gworge" could take them riding
on a Sled but this would never do, as
one ON a sled is crowd, and two in a
sleigh is company. See?
The comet that appeared in 1912 is
now visible. Looking northwest as soon
as darkness wells the earth, and between
Vera, which can be told by two small
stars forming with it, and about thirteen
degrees north of Vera is bright red star
of the third magnitude, known as Gamma
Draconis, between these two stars the
course Of the comet lies. The comet is
moving rapidly toward Vera. On JAN
uary Goth, tho celestial visitor reaches its
perihelion, OF nearest point to the Sun,
some seventy million miles distant. 1t is
increasing in brightness, and during the
holidays, the visitor will be no trouble to
entertain. Those who expect to see a
great sight will probably be disappointed
1t is said to be small, and that the tail
will not be unfurled to astounding pro-
portions.
On last Friday evening merry party
Of young folks from tho College and
Academy, left here and drove to the resi-
dence of Mr.. Chandler's. near Mill Town.
There was seven carriages, and it wal
understood, that only two could ride in
each vehicle, which would make about
fourteen in all, or just seven couples. THIS
trip out was devoid of interest to us, but
to seven couples, the ride was very short
indeed. A most pleasing evening wal
spent at Mr.. Chandler's. Refreshments
we're served TO the guests, and altogether
> | tho vOuu0 folks ware deliphted with thu