Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-03-05
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special Correspondence oil eazette and journal.
NEw CASTLE, March 2.-The regular
yearly missionary anniversary OF the ".
&. Church Sunday school was held in the
body Of the church yesterday afternoon.
The church pulpit had previously been
handsomely decorated with appropriate
designs and notices and tastefully |
adorned with sands OF Oolors, 10. The |
exercises were opened by an address on |
the subject OF "Forslgn Missions" by the |
pastor, the Rev. NM. Browne. Some ex-
oellent music was rendered by the school.
Two beautiful selections were sung by
the orpheus 9lee Club under the direc
tion Of their instructor, Mr.. Chamberlain.
Songs were sung by the several depart
ments Of the school. Miss Bessie Wilson
made short recitation, q poem was read
by Mlss Ida WhitemSn, and .
solo sung by Miss Mary Kllioolt,
A collection was taken among the classes
and $4s raised, completing the schools
apportionmsnl o. $40. This seoretary's
reports showed that the school had
raised over $500 during the psst year ard
that the membership had increased 200
On Saturday afternoon the Opera House
roller. SIX Ating rink was thioEn open Tree
10 the scholars Of tho public schools. The
place WAS filed. Strong delegations were
present from Dobblnsville, Murrayville,
ShRwtown and Ball Hill. II Is needless
to say that the children were happy. In
the evening an amusing race was made
between 10 young men, who
were to take from 10 buckets
at o.e end Of the room 10 apples
each, and place them In 10 other buckets,
bearing numbers corresponding with the
first, which were placed At the opposite
eud Of the room. Alter q very exciting
race Master Herbert carried of the prize,
The prJprietors Of the rink at the K. OF
P. hall have contracted with Iarsel Rid
ings to put q new floor in the rink.
| The floor which 10 to be Of kiln
dried maple aud under laid with
q thick layer OF felt, will cost In the
neighborhood Of 1900. The work will be
commenced in few days.
Evan II JemIson will ii the large room
on the second floor OF his carpenter shop,
corner Of Sixth and Cherry, ss q roller
skating rink for the use OF the oolored
people. The skates have already been
ordered, and the place will be opened
during the present week.
A new undertaking establishment has
been opened on Water street by Messrs.
Smith & Clure, two young men Of Will
mington.
The Bllis Family Concert Company will
give an entertainment in this city, undei
the auspices Of the Methodist Church, OF
Saturday evening, March 14ih.
The Lea & Sons -four mills are nov
running steadily. The shipments average
four cars daily.
Mrs. Mary Booth, aged SO years, dice
at her home Saturday evening from oil
age and general debility. Albert Sutton
aged 6S, died OF consumption at his HON
on Orange street, Saturday evening
Both funerals take place to morrow after
, noon. M... -..-.. ..=
New CASTLE, March 3.-The suddeI
freeze Of yesterdsy afternoon comm
: upon the thAw OF the last two days, ha
rendered nearly all the street lamps use
8 less. the water that had entered th
! pipes during the thaw, h wing frozs
(; gear the suriao, OF the grourd.
!, John acsginao3, OF the dupont farm
i has purchased the milk route Of DAvi
|. King and will serve milk from his ow
}. dairy.
= The scholars Of Mr.. GArbsr's own ROOF
a Sill have weeks holiday, their teach,
:. being confined TO his bed by illness.
a The moderate weather Of Monday an
Yesterday cleared the Delaware Of gre
deal Of It's Toe, and navigation ia aga
rendered possible. A large number
vessels passed up and down yesterda
Not more than eight or nine vessels T
IN main In this harbOr.
4. A race for ladies will take place AZ Il
" Knights OF PythiAs rink on WednesdA
8. the 18th. The prize will be hRndson
8. and costly lamp. Several entries hA'
III already been made. ...
D. Joseph C. White, editor and publish
,g Of the New Castle Star, will shortly ta
Mt Of his health. He will be absent o.
IN month.
A New CASTLE, March 4.-The funeral
or Albert Sutton took place at 2 O'Clock ,,
or terday afternoon with services at
a late house, and interment a. the Presb
er terrain cemetery.
ak Mrs. Mary Booth, who died on Sstr
ok day evening, was buried Of the EpiscoI
he church, at 8 80 O'Clock yesterday att
AS noon. Services were held at the ohurC
lea The opera house skating rink was VI
lie attended last night. Music Ia now bsi
Der furnished at this rink by an Italian ba
a., OF hArps and viollns.
es. ALL vessels have left this port with |
mr. exception Of the blIque oItilia, bArq
lie COLUMBIA, soLooneIs Minnie and Bmn
Ia n NJ prainard and HntaFnrtaa
,At About 40 persons left this city vest
it'll day and this morntns,to attend the mi
~, RuratioD at Washington to day.
Miss Nellie WendSll, q teacher In
es, girls' department OF the public sohot
ing PEELED to close her school, shortly sfte
by O'Clock yesterday afternoon.
am The physician In attendance upon P
lag lessor CARRIER pFonounces his mslI
,ns typhoid. MIR. CARRIER will not be able
on resume his post for 81 versl weeks.
t George Il. Riley, at one time pro-
nent member Of the board OF educate
his has returned to this city.
res The trustees OF New Castle Comm
er, met in their ohsmber last night 9
ing elected the following officers for the on
mr.. ing year: President, John ]. Black, II.
nd. Secretary, William +. Lane; Acting CT
kill mittee, Elmer W. Clark, William Herb
i've and John Mahopey. AS William Herb
was elected to the office OF treasurer
ing year, for = term Of two years, he will C
ms tinus in the cties during the ensu
me year.
&. L, Wilson is mentioned az a car
ex. date for election to the board Of educAt
ted at next Saturdays election. The 4
,eir gentlemen whose terms expire will
candidates for reelection.
AZ NEWARK.
Prof. MacRey Still Very HIN