The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-03-08

-l)r. II. w. names Oh lhih toWh
attended the funeral of his brother,
Basil Haines, near Rising Sun, Nd,
yesterday. The remains were inferred
in Rosebank Cemetery, at Brick Meeting
House. At the time of death the de-
ceased was in his 73rd year. He has been
an active farmer, and esteemed by all
who knew him. He leaves widow and
three children-two sons and daughter.
1t is rumored that several leap year
parties will take place soon. Young
ladies, you must remember that this is
the golden harvest in you lives, and
should you allow the season to pass by
without even limiting at the one great
question-matrimony you may regret it
the rest of your life. However, the re-
greet may rest on the right side for better
or worse-sometimes the former; oftener
the latter.
Winter Well, we should say so.
The wind howlsd and screeched in its
terrible fury. Who could sleep when
doors ratified, shutters banged, and win
dows kept up well beat tattoo. Coldl
Just about as much as one could do TO
keep warm. Every seam and crevice
admitted current of biting north wind
which whistled through in mad fury. IL
certainly was wintery weather. The
streets were as silent as the grave. The
young moon glittered with cold fierce
ness in the west, and those who ventured
out hurried along at a rapid gait, quick
ened by the fierce blast that stung, and
made ones ears Jingle as though pierced
with hot irons.
-''Quilp," ye localizer of the Cecil
Democrat, purchased or was given hat
last week, and he took up nearly half
column of the Democrat to inform his
friends of the event. We have seen Quilp
under the hat, and it becomes him well.
Still, we know of one man who eclipses
Quilp in the way OF broad-brimmed hats,
and that man is Joseph Seal, proprietor
of the Baggage Transfer office at the
Wilmington station. We know Quilp will
feel Jealous at having rival IN "big
hats" but facts are facts, and Quilp can
not expect to be the leader in this par
ticular fashion unless he captures SOM
brsno with more extended brim.
"A highly instructive and entertaining
lecture was delivered in the College Ora
tory, by Prof. G.. NJ. Philips, principal OF
tho West Chester Normal School, on
last Friuay evening on "The Sun" The
night was bitter cold and the attendance
was not as large as usual, although very
cultured and learned audience greeted the
lecturer. Prof. Philips spoke about three
quarters of an hour, and his illustration
on the blackboard were fully and clearly
explained. The subject was very inter
esting and marked attention was paic
to what was said. Those who at
tended wore delighted with wha
they heard. The Professor full
understands the subject, and we hop
that he may be induced to return an
, give another of his edifying and inter
tanning lectures before long.
An amusing story is told Of certaii
gentleman "a decided Democrat) durin
the close of the Garfield Hancock Pres
dental campaign. This gentleman hal
psnsd to fall in with several Republican
one day. Another Republican droppe
/, suddenly in on the party, and stdrtle
everyone by making the announcemsr
that Hancock had withdrawn from I'll
contest, giving as his reason that b
Il believed he stood no chance whatsve
. This bombshell startled the party, an
caused the Democratic brother to eye Il
speaker sharply for few moments, whe
. he spoke up and said: ''Young man,
L don't know who you are, but I'll ju
bet 800 even up that Hancock will
o the next President" The fellow wi
/ threw the bombshell did not possess qui
o the requisite amount, but Just at tn
y time friend slipped a cool $50 into h
IS hand, and said, "All right, we will tai
y the bet" The enthusiastic Bourbon su
10 denly began hitching at his pantaloou
and before the "boys" could compreher
a. the meaning Of the move, he spoke |
n saying, "By jung, my suspenders ha
p busted" OF course this settled the bt
,lr ting business, and the HancOckits quiet
~ slipped out the door, while the 'boyt
"a serenely smiled behind the screen.